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NEW College & Technical Credit Students Submission Of Transcripts All degree-seeking students, associated certificate-seeking stu- Step 1 – Application For Admission dents, and limited access technical certificate applicants must Students must submit the application with a $20 non-refund- submit either an official standard high school transcript con- able fee to their nearest PHCC campus. Our application is avail- firming graduation or official GED scores indicating the award able at PHCC’s website (www.phcc.edu) or can be submitted of a high school equivalency diploma from the Florida Depart- online via FACTS at www.facts.org. ment of Education (DOE) or the appropriate out-of-state agency Step 2– Testing and official transcripts from each college or university attended Students who wish to enroll in degree programs and/or college- in order to finalize admission to PHCC. Transcripts should be level English and math courses must submit placement test scores sent to the Admissions and Student Records Office, West Cam- no more than two (2) years old on any of the following exams: pus, New Port Richey. Official transcripts must arrive in a sealed ACT, ASSET, CPT, FCELPT, MAPS, or SAT. Students who wish envelope from each issuing agency or institution. to enroll in most of the technical certificate programs should Financial Aid/Veterans Benefits submit the appropriate Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) Any application for financial aid should be completed well in scores. Students who need to take or have any questions about advance. Applicants for Title IV Federal Aid (e.g., Pell Grant) these exams should contact the Student Services office on their must submit one of the following documents to the Admissions nearest campus. The FCELPT may be given in conjunction with and Student Records Office at the West Campus, New Port orientation sessions. Richey: official high school transcripts confirming graduation Step 3 – New Student Orientation (Mandatory) or GED scores indicating successful completion of an equiva- All new degree/certificate-seeking students at PHCC must sched- lency diploma. Students in eligible technical credit programs must ule an orientation time and an advisement appointment by con- submit appropriate TABE scores. Contact one of the PHCC Fi- tacting the Office of Student Services either in person or by phone nancial Aid Offices or Veteran’s Administration advisors with at the numbers listed below. At orientation, students will learn any questions. about PHCC programs and policies. Step 4 – Advisement & Registration At the advisement appointment, the advisor will review a student’s test scores (if applicable) and provide program and course information. Students should check the PHCC Catalog/Student Handbook for appropriate registration dates. Separate checks may be required for course fees and books; VISA/MasterCard are accepted at the West Campus, New Port Richey; East Campus, Dade City; and North Campus, Brooksville. Students may also pay course fees on-line by going to the PHCC website (www.phcc.edu) and following the instructions.

CAMPUS PHONE NUMBER STUDENT SERVICES FINANCIAL AID ADMISSIONS North (Brooksville) 352/796-6726 Ext. 5010 Ext. 5120 Ext. 5011 East (Dade City) 352/567-6701 Ext. 1310 Ext. 1312 Ext. 1311 West (New Port Richey) 727/847-2727 Ext. 3447 Ext. 3463 Ext. 3371 www.phcc.edu Table of Contents Welcome to Pasco-Hernando Community College...... 2 Administration ...... 2 District Board of Tr ustees ...... 3 College Calendar ...... 4 Dictionary of College Terms ...... 8 Whom to See About What ...... 10 Foundation Board of Directors ...... 12 History of Pasco-Hernando Community College ...... 16 Accreditation Status ...... 16 College Vision and Mission Statement ...... 16 District Map ...... 17 Admission Process...... 18 Fees and Expenses ...... 29 Refund Policies ...... 32 Financial Aid and Scholarships ...... 34 Student Services & Advising ...... 44 Academic Policies ...... 57 Academic Programs ...... 70 Instruction and Awards ...... 70 Associate in Arts (A.A.) Degree Program ...... 76 General Education Requirements ...... 77 University Parallel Programs ...... 78 Associate in Science (A.S.) and Associate in Applied Science Degree Programs...... 82 General Education Requirements ...... 84 Technical Credit Programs ...... 109 Applied Technology Diploma ...... 109 Course Descriptions ...... 119 Listing of College Credit & College Preparatory Courses ...... 121 Listing of Technical Credit Courses ...... 151 Faculty, Administrators and Staff Listing ...... 159 Index ...... 169 Pasco-Hernando Community College 2

Welcome to Pasco-Hernando Community College As a student-centered learning institution, our top priority is you. At PHCC, we strive to provide you with quality instruction and state-of-the-art curriculum to help you achieve your professional goals. At PHCC you’ll attend small classes taught by dedicated, highly-trained faculty who will take a personal interest in your academic development. We are continually expanding our curriculum to provide the most up-to-date training in high-demand fields so you can be successful. PHCC is constantly creating new programs, new services and new methods of deliver- ing instruction to fit your personal and professional needs, whether you are a traditional college-age student or a working adult. To that end, PHCC offers evening classes, a Weekend College program and a growing online curriculum. As an institution, PHCC’s door is open to all students who desire to learn, regardless of age, past educational experience or financial limitations. When you start at PHCC, your possibilities are limitless. Let us help you fulfill your dreams.

Dr. Robert W. Judson, Jr.

Administration Resolution Robert W. Judson, Jr. Stephen C. Schroeder Resolved, that the District Board of Trust- ees, Pasco-Hernando Community Col- President College Attorney & Coordinator, Le- lege, is committed to serving the entire gal Assisting Program/Legislative Liaison Paul J. Szuch district with a comprehensive educational Janice L. Cessna program of high quality, emphasizing col- Vice President of Educational Services lege parallel programs, career/technical Director of Management Information Sherry C. Thomas-Dertke opportunities, continuing education Services courses, GED preparation courses, and Vice President Thomas D. Floyd lifelong learning opportunities. Kenneth R. Burdzinski Associate Dean of Educational Services, Further Resolved, that we visualize a dis- Vice President of Business Services West Campus trict-wide campus with every corner of the district being served as courses are made Burton H. Harres, Jr. Bonnie Clark available wherever they are needed. Provost, North Campus Associate Dean, East Campus TBA Michael Adams Provost, East Campus Associate Dean of Health, Mathematics and Science Gayle W. Brooks Stanley M. Giannet Dean of Workforce Programs Associate Dean of Arts, Letters Alfonsa James and Social Sciences Dean of Student Services Dorothy G. Cutler Dean of Technology

2004–2005 Pasco-Hernando Community College 3 District Board of Trustees

John S. Church, Chair

Judy R. Parker, Vice Chair

Judy Braak

Jeanne M. Gavish

S.K. Rao Musunuru, M.D. John S. Church, Chair Judy R. Parker, Vice Chair Thomas E. Weightman

Karen F. Wells

Irvin Homer

Pamela S. Vergara, Ph.D., P.E.

Judy Braak Jeanne M. Gavish

S.K. Rao Musunuru, M.D. Thomas E. Weightman

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Karen F. Wells Irvin Homer Pamela S. Vergara, Ph.D., P.E.

www.phcc.edu College Calendar 4 2004-2005 College Calendar Activity Term I Term IA Term IB Fall Fall (7-1/2 weeks) Fall (7-1/2 weeks) Orientation of New Students (by appointment) ...... ONGOING ...... Web Registration for Degree and Certificate seeking Students with 45 or more Credit Hours and non-credit Students ...... April 14 April 14 April 14 with 30 or more Credit Hours and Non-credit Students ...... April 15 April 15 April 15 with 15 or more Credit Hours and Non-credit Students ...... April 16 April 16 April 16 with 1 or more Credit Hours and Non-credit Students ...... April 19 April 19 April 19 Web and On Campus Registration for Degree or Certificate seeking Students with 45 or more Credit Hours and Non-credit Students ...... April 20 April 20 April 20 with 30 or more Credit Hours and Non-credit Students ...... April 21 April 21 April 21 with 15 or more Credit Hours and Non-credit Students ...... April 22 April 22 April 22 with 1 or more Credit Hours and Non-credit Students ...... April 23 April 23 April 23 Open registration for all New, Returning Credit and Non-credit Students (Weekdays) ...... April 26-August 20 April 26-August 20 April 26-October 13 Registration for Dual Enrollment Students ...... July 15-August 20 July 15-August 20 July 15-October 13 Fall Registration Fees Due For Students registering through August 5 ...... August 5 August 5 August 5 Faculty Reports...... August 16 Classes Begin ...... August 23 August 23 October 14 Late Registration, Drop/Add ...... August 23-27 August 23-27 October 14-19 Last Day - Drop/Add ...... August 27 August 27 October 19 Last Day to Use Book Authorizations...... August 27 CLAST Registration Deadline...... September 3 Financial Aid Grant Disbursement (tentative mailing date) ...... September 10 Applications Due for End of Term Graduation ...... September 17 CLAST Review...... September 18 CLAST Test Administration ...... October 2 Last Day to Withdraw or Change to Audit ...... November 5 September 28 November 22 Last Day of Classes ...... December 10 October 13 December 10 Last Day for Faculty (grades turned in by noon) ...... December 13 October 14 December 13 Graduation ...... December 13 (for previous Summer Term and Current Fall Term graduates) Practical Nursing Pinning (West Campus) ...... December 14 No Classes: Labor Day ...... September 6 September 6 All College Day...... October 27 October 27 Veterans Day ...... November 11 November 11 Thanksgiving ...... Nov. 25-Nov. 28 Nov. 25-Nov. 28 College Closed: Labor Day ...... September 6 September 6 Veterans Day ...... November 11 November 11 Thanksgiving ...... Nov. 25-Nov.28 Nov. 25-Nov.28 Winter Break ...... Dec. 15-Jan. 3 Dec. 15-Jan 3

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2004-2005 College Calendar 5 2004-2005 College Calendar Activity Term II Term IIA Term IIB Spring Spring (7-1/2weeks) Spring (7-1/2 weeks) Orientation of New Students (by appointment) ...... ONGOING ...... Web Registration for Degree and Certificate seeking Students with 45 or more Credit Hours and Non-credit Students ...... November 15 November 15 November 15 with 30 or more Credit Hours and Non-credit Students ...... November 16 November 16 November 16 with 15 or more Credit Hours and Non-credit Students ...... November 17 November 17 November 17 with 1 or more Credit Hours and Non-credit Students ...... November 18 November 18 November 18 Web and On Campus Open Registration for all New, Returning Credit, and Non-credit Students...... Nov. 19-January 7 Nov. 19-January 7 Nov. 19-March 14 (Weekdays except during Winter Break or Spring Break) Registration for Dual Enrollment Students...... Nov. 29-January 7 Nov. 29-January 7 Nov. 29-March 14 Faculty and Staff Return ...... January 4 January 4 Registration Fees Due for Students Registering through Jan 4 ..... January 4 January 4 January 4 Classes Begin ...... January 10 January 10 March 15 Late Registration, Drop/Add ...... January 10-14 January 10-14 March 15-17 Last Day - Drop/Add ...... January 14 January 14 March 17 Last Day to Use Book Authorizations January 14 CLAST Registration Deadline...... January 21 Financial Aid Grant Disbursement (tentative mailing date) ...... January 28 Applications Due for End of Term Graduation ...... February 11 CLAST Review...... February 5 CLAST Test Administration ...... February 19 Last Day to Withdraw or Change to Audit ...... March 31 February 17 April 12 Last Day of Classes ...... May 2 March 14 May 2 Last Day for Faculty (grades turned in by noon) ...... May 3 March 15 May 3 Graduation (for Spring Term graduates) ...... May 3 ADN Nursing Pinning Ceremony ...... May 4 No Classes: Martin Luther King ...... January 17 January 17 Spring Break ...... March 7-13 March 7-13 College Closed: Martin Luther King ...... January 17 January 17 Spring Break ...... March 7-13 March 7-13

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www.phcc.edu College Calendar 6 2004-2005 College Calendar Activity Term III Term IIIA Term IIIB Summer (10 weeks) Summer (6 weeks) Summer (6 weeks) Orientation of New Students (by appointment) ...... ONGOING ...... Web Registration for Degree and Certificate seeking Students with 45 or more Credit Hours and Non-credit Students ...... April 11 April 11 April 11 with 30 or more Credit Hours and Non-credit Students ...... April 12 April 12 April 12 with 15 or more Credit Hours and Non-credit Students ...... April 13 April 13 April 13 with 1 or more Credit Hours and Non-credit Students ...... April 14 April 14 April 14 Web and On Campus Registration for Degree and Certificate seeking Students with 45 or more Credit Hours and Non-credit Students ...... April 15 April 15 April 15 with 30 or more Credit Hours and Non-credit Students ...... April 18 April 18 April 18 with 15 or more Credit Hours and Non-credit Students ...... April 19 April 19 April 19 with 1 or more Credit Hours and Non-credit Students ...... April 20 April 20 April 20 Open registration of all New, Returning Credit, and Non-credit Students (Weekdays) ...... April 21-May 6 April 21-May 6 April 21-June 21 Registration for Dual Enrollment Students ...... April 25-May 6 April 25-May 6 April 25- June 21 CLAST Registration Deadline...... May 6 May 6 May 6 Summer Registration Fees Due for Students Registering through May 2 ...... May 2 May 2 May 2 Classes Begin ...... May 9 May 9 June 22 Late Registration, Drop/Add ...... May 9-11 May 9-11 June 22-27 Last Day - Drop/Add ...... May 11 May 11 June 27 Last Day to Use Book Authorizations...... May 11 May 11 June 27 Applications Due for End of Term Graduation ...... July 7 May 27 July 7 CLAST Review...... May 21 May 21 Financial Aid Grant Disbursement (tentative mailing date) ...... May 25 May 25 July 11 CLAST Test Administration ...... June 4 June 4 Last Day to Withdraw or Change to Audit ...... June 27 June 7 July 21 Practical Nursing Pinning (West Campus) ...... TBA Last Day of Classes ...... July 19 June 20 August 3 Grades due by Noon...... July 20 June 21 August 4 No Classes: Memorial Day...... May 30 May 30 Independence Day ...... July 4July 4 College Closed: Memorial Day...... May 30 May 30 Independence Day ...... July 4July 4

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www.phcc.edu Pasco-Hernando Community College 8 Dictionary of College Terms

Academic Year - the school year; com- Audit - a college credit status in a course Course Substitutions - the exchange of posed of Term I (August-December), with no grade assigned; may be selected one course for another course required in Term II (January-May), and Term III/ before the drop/add period ends and re- a degree program; justification and per- IV (May-August). A catalog is issued for sults in no penalty for the number of at- mission are required. each academic year; e.g., 2004-2005. tempted classes. Classes audited after the Credit By Examination - college credit drop/add period will count in the num- Advising - help from a professional staff ber of class attempts. Attendance still re- earned by successfully passing a compre- member about program planning, course quired in class; results in grade of “X.” hensive test prepared by the appropriate selection, and transfer requirements. PHCC academic division. Exams are not Catalog/Student Handbook - a docu- available for every course. Specific criteria Application For Admission - the form ment published annually; contains the cal- apply to each exam. that begins college life at PHCC; results endar, policies, procedures, regulations, in a letter of admission for eligible per- Credit Hour - unit of college work; the programs, course descriptions, and a list sons; prerequisite to orientation; one- of faculty and administrators’ names; may same as a semester hour in A.A. and A.S. time non-refundable fee of $20. be modified during the academic year. programs. Generally, the number of credit hours in a course equals the number of Applied Technology Diploma (ATD) Changing Program - a change of goals lecture hours in class each week. - A diploma offered either for technical from one degree or certificate to another credit or for college credit. Students en- degree or certificate. Students should talk Drop/Add - usually refers to the short tering an ATD must have a standard high period after terms/or classes begin when a to an advisor about the effect on credits, school diploma or a GED. The ATD al- VA benefits, etc. This process is accom- student may drop or add classes; dates are lows the student to gain advanced stand- plished officially with a new Program Dec- published in the term schedule of classes ing toward an A.S. degree. When the and the College catalog. Fees are refunded laration form. ATD program articulates into an A.S. only for classes dropped during the degree, the credit awarded will be col- Choices - a computerized career explora- Drop/Add period and not after the pe- lege credit. These A.S. degrees may be tion program located at the Career Cen- riod ends. offered at any community college. ters on each campus; assists students in making career choices and in identifying Express Registration - students who do Associate In Arts (A.A.) Degree – a de- different forms of financial assistance. not wish to meet with an advisor may gree designed to prepare students to complete registration paperwork for them- transfer to a four-year institution; satis- CLAST - the College-Level Academic Skills selves (except for first-time students and fies general education requirements and Test; a state requirement for the awarding of students not making satisfactory academic common prerequisites for entrance at the an A.A. degree and junior-level standing at progress) and register during the dates junior level as approved by the state ar- Florida public universities. specified in the College Calendar. Students ticulation agreement; requires 60 credit will be held responsible for the courses for hours. CLAST Alternatives - A.A. degree-seek- which they register. ing students who fulfill certain criteria may Associate In Applied Science (A.A.S.) be exempt from taking CLAST. Student Financial Aid - sources of monetary as- Degree - a degree planned to prepare stu- should see an advisor or refer to the infor- sistance for students seeking to enroll in a dents for job entry upon completion; mation contained in this document for college or university. Typically, financial usually NOT designed for transfer; pro- further explanation. aid includes such help as grants, loans, and gram lengths vary by A.A.S. degree. on-campus employment. CLEP - College-Level Examination Pro- Associate In Science- (A.S.) Degree - a gram; a way to earn certain college credits Full-Time Student - a student registered degree planned to prepare students to based on prior independent learning; not to for 12 or more college credit hours in a transfer to specific B.S. degree programs be confused with Credit by Examination. fall or spring term or six or more college and for job entry upon completion; pro- credit hours in a summer term. gram lengths vary for A.S. degrees. Clock Hours - the unit of study for technical courses; in these areas, a technical GED Prep – instruction designed to pre- Associated Certificate - a college credit credit equals 30 clock hours in class dur- pare students to pass the General Educa- program designed to prepare students to ing the term; two technical credits equal tion Development (GED) exam. Instruc- enter technical areas. Certificate lengths 60 clock hours. tion is free and offered in the Learning vary by program and are a part of an A.S. Labs on each campus. degree. Continuing Education - non-credit courses designed to meet specific techni- Gordon Rule - the state requirement to Attempted Hours (Credits) - the num- cal and personal needs in the community. complete a total of 24,000 written words ber of college credits (hours) that a stu- of composition in communication, hu- dent is enrolled in after the drop/add pe- Counseling - a friendly conversation manities, and social and behavioral science with a professionally-trained staff mem- riod each term. Students typically receive courses at PHCC and a minimum of six one of the following grades for attempted ber about educational goals, career semester hours of math at the level of col- classes: “A,” “B,” “C,” “D,” “F,” “I,” “X,” choices or personal concerns; available lege algebra or higher. Required for award-

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COMMUNITY COLLEGE “S,” “U,” “P,” or “W.” ing of the A.A. degree and junior standing at the universities. 2004–2005 Pasco-Hernando Community College 9 Grade-Point Average (GPA) - grade av- Purge Date - the date by which students Transcript - (1) official educational record erage calculated by dividing the total num- who have signed up for classes must pay sent directly from a high school or previ- ber of quality points (A=4, B=3, etc.) by for those classes. Students who do not pay ous college to PHCC’s Records Office; (2) the total number of hours of credits at- all required fees by this date will be re- official educational record sent directly tempted. See this document for explana- moved automatically from all classes for from PHCC to another college or to the tion and importance. which they have not paid. Students should requesting student. A signed request form see an advisor to find out specific purge is mandatory when asking that transcripts Graduation Application - the form nec- dates for each term. be sent from PHCC. essary to obtain a degree or certificate; due at registration in student’s last term. Registration - not to be confused with Veterans Benefits - financial assistance from advisement; a process by which a student the government to certain qualifying veter- Late Registration - initial registration actually enrolls in a course by completing ans and dependents of veterans to aid edu- during the Drop/Add period for the term; a registration form and submitting it to a cational training toward a career. begins on the first day of classes in a term; Student Services advisor. The student is requires payment of special $20 late fee; enrolled officially only when all tuition Web Registration or W.I.S.E. (Web In- academic progress may be hindered by and applicable fees are paid. formation System for Education) - al- starting late in a course. lows students to use the internet to regis- Schedule - the printed list of courses of- ter for courses, add courses, drop courses, Learning Lab - place for academic assis- fered each term, usually available about and pay fees. Students registering for the tance for students needing individualized two weeks before Registration begins. first time (new or first-term transfer stu- help with classes, general skills review, or dents) are not allowed to use this registra- encouragement. Located in the library on Semester Hour - the official unit of mea- tion and fee-paying system. These students each campus. sure of college credit work; used in all must schedule an appointment with a Florida public colleges and universities; Library - this location houses books, pe- PHCC Academic Advisor to register. equates to one credit hour in A.A and A.S. riodicals, newspapers, Internet connec- degree programs. Withdrawal - action taken to remove a tions, career assistance information, and student from a course after the Drop/Add reference materials to assist students in the Semester-Session-Term - used inter- period, up until the deadline date listed completion of their academic program. changeably; see Academic Year. for the term; may be initiated by student Part-Time Student - a student enrolled for Technical Certificate Program - designed or instructor by completion of forms in fewer than 12 credit hours in a fall or spring to provide certain job-entry skills in a short Student Services Office; results in a grade term or six credits in a summer term. period of time. Program lengths vary and of “W.” No refund of fees. May have an do not result in college credit. effect on a student’s Financial Aid or Stan- Program Declaration - a required form dards of Academic Progress as explained on which the student officially declares an Tuition - cost of courses, based on the num- elsewhere in this publication. educational goal, such as nursing, business ber of credit hours attempted plus any spe- administration, general A.A., etc. Students cial course fees. Tuition is classified as in- Contact any Campus Advisor if you do must complete program forms each time state matriculation or out-of-state tuition. not understand a term or concept. The they change their major. The cost of out-of-state tuition is substan- Campus Advisor will be happy to explain tially higher than in-state matriculation fees. the meaning to you.

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PHCC is glad you are considering our col- (Biological Sciences, Chemistry, College Student Services lege for your educational goals. Our goal is Prep Math, Dental Assisting, Dental Hy- to ensure that students have all the informa- giene, EMS/Paramedic, Environmental Sci- Dr. Michelle Balon Ext. 3447 tion they need to make quality decisions ence, Human Services, Mathematics, Nurs- Assistant Dean of Student Services about their enrollment with us. Listed being (RN/PN), Physical Education, Physical New Port Richey low are individuals who will be able to assist Sciences, Physics, and Radiography) you with questions or concerns. Ms. Donna Burdzinski Ext. 5010 Ms. Gayle Brooks Ext. 3264 Assistant Dean of Student Services General Information Dean of Workforce Programs Brooksville New Port Richey Mr. Michael Cook Ext. 1309 Contact the Call Center (Business Administration & Management, Assistant Dean of Student Services North Campus - (352) 567-6701 Computer Programming and Analysis, Dade City East Campus - (352) 796-6726 Criminal Justice, Drafting and Design West Campus – (727) 847-2727 Technology, Fire Science, Internet Services Mr. Michael Malizia Ext. 3371 Technology, Legal Assisting, Networking *Stay on the line and a representative will Director of Admissions and Student Services Technology, Office Administra- assist you. Records tion, Technical Credit Certificates, and New Port Richey Administration - College-Wide Continuing Education) Dr. Stanley Giannet Ext. 3325 Mr. Bob Bade Ext. 3356 Dr. Paul Szuch Ext. 3490 Associate Dean of Arts, Letters and Social Coordinator of Student Activities Vice President of Educational Services; Sciences/Performing Arts Center/Learning New Port Richey New Port Richey Labs Mr. Bobby Bowman Ext. 3342 New Port Richey Dr. Sherry Thomas-Dertke Ext. 3435 Athletic Director Vice President; Student Ombudsman (Anthropology, Art, College Prep English New Port Richey District Office, and Reading, Drama/Theater, Education, New Port Richey English, Foreign Languages, Geography, Mr. Ron Thiessen Ext. 3236 Dr. Burt Harres Ext. 5001 History, Humanities, Interdisciplinary Coordinator of Disabilities Services Courses, Music, Philosophy, Political Sci- New Port Richey Provost, North Campus ence, Psychology, Reading, Religious Stud- Brooksville ies, Sociology, and Speech) Mr. Greg Hlad Ext. 3483 Career Assessment and Testing Manager TBA Ext. 1301 Mr. Daniel Griffith Ext. 1361 New Port Richey Provost, East Campus; Director of Law Enforcement Programs Dade City Ms. Phyllis Wrench Ext. 3334 Dade City Placement Center Coordinator Internships, Job Resources Ms. Gayle Brooks Ext. 3264 Ms. Irene Schauer Ext. 5050 New Port Richey Dean of Workforce Programs Director, Spring Hill Center New Port Richey Ms. Debra Davidson Ext. 3259 Financial Assistance Areas Mr. Alfonsa James Ext. 3212 Director of Adult Education, New Port Ms. Rebecca Shanafelt Ext. 3463 Dean of Student Services Richey New Port Richey Director of Financial Aid/ Ms. Carol O’Grady Ext. 3257 Veterans Services Dr. Thomas D. Floyd Ext. 3213 Coordinator, Continuing Education New Port Richey Associate Dean of Educational Services New Port Richey Ms. Anne Arto Ext. 1256 Financial Aid Services North Campus Ext. 5120 Ms. Bonnie Clark Ext. 1315 Coordinator, Corporate Training and Pro- fessional Development East Campus Ext. 1312 Associate Dean, East Campus West Campus Ext. 3463 Dade City Equity Officer Veterans Services Academic Areas Mr. Imani Asukile Ext. 1235 North Campus Ext. 5152 East Campus Ext. 1229 Dr. Michael Adams Ext. 3320 District Coordinator of Equity/College Reachout Program West Campus Ext. 3289 Associate Dean of Health, Mathematics Dade City

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Academic Problems Discipline Issues Lost (Geographically) or Unsure Where Advisor Assistant Dean (NC, EC)/Dean of Student to Go Services, (WC) Student Services Office Academic Records Admissions and Student Records Office Dropping a Course Lost and Found Advisor Student Services Office Academic Standing (Warning, Probation, Suspension) Drug-Free Campus Mathematics and Science Information Advisor or Records Office Dean of Student Services Associate Dean Health, Mathematics and Science, or Advisor Accidents (Reports of) Equity Assistance Instructor, Provost (East or North Cam- Equity Office Non-Credit Courses pus) or Student Services Student Services or Continuing Education Evaluation of Transfer Credit Coordinator Add, Drop, and Withdrawal Information Admissions and Student Records Office Student Services Orientation Financial Aid Student Services Admission Office of Financial Aid or Student Admissions and Records Office Services Paying Tuition Fees Campus Bookstores or Web Site AIDS Policies and Support Information GED Prep www.phcc.edu Assistant Dean of Student Services Learning Lab Permission to Organize a Club Books (Purchased) and Classroom Gordon Rule Student Activities Supplies Instructor (Communications, Humanities, Campus Bookstore Social/Behavioral Sciences, Mathematics), Remediation Help Advisor or Student Services Learning Labs and/or Instructor Books (References and Check-out) Library Graduation Check Registration Admissions and Student Records Office or Student Services Office Building or Grounds Use by Student Student Services Office Organization Schedule (Course) Issues Student Activities and Provosts EC/NC; Grievances Advisor or Student Services Office VP of Educational Services/WC Instructor, Associate Academic Dean/ Scholarships Deans, Assistant Dean of Student Services Building or Grounds Use by Non-student Financial Aid Office Groups Health Programs Standards of Progress Issues Provosts, EC/NC; VP of Educational Associate Dean Health, Mathematics and Advisor or Student Services Office Services/WC Science Division, Advisor or Admissions and Student Records Office Technical Credit Programs Calendar of Student Activities Dean of Workforce Programs, Admissions Student Activities or Student Services Help with Personal and Social Problems and Student Records Office, Advisor Assistant Dean of Student Services/ Career Information Counselor Testing Career Center or Advisors Career Center or Student Services Office Help with Selection of Classes or Program Change of Address Advisor in Student Services Transcripts Admissions and Student Records or Admissions and Student Records Office Student Services Office Help with Passing a Course Instructor, and/or Learning Lab Transfer Between Courses Change of Program (Major) Coordinator Student Services Office Student Services Office Honors Program Transfer to a University CLAST Ms. Connie LaMarca-Frankel or Advisor Advisor or Student Services Office Career Center or Advisor Internships Veteran’s Benefits Course Substitution Career Center Financial Aid Office or Student Services Advisor or for students with disabilities, Instructor Issues Victims’ Advocate Coordinator of Disabilities Services COMMUNITY COLLEGE Appropriate Associate Dean/Dean or Assistant Dean of Student Services PASCO-HERNANDO Clubs and Organizations Provost Student Activities Withdrawal from College Job Resources Student Services Office Disabled Student Services Career Center/Placement Center Coordinator of Disabilities Services Withdrawal from a Course Loans Student Services Office and Instructor Financial Aid Office or Student Services www.phcc.edu Pasco-Hernando Community College 12 PHCC Foundation Board of Directors

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Chair Robert A. Barnett Russell Adams Richard C. Williams, Jr., P.A. Judy M. Case Timothy C. Baldwin Vice Chair Kristine M. Bigelow, CPA Edward C. Blommel Wayne R. Coulter Mark Browning Secretary Niles H. Kinnunen, Jr., D.D.S. Robert W. Judson, Jr., Ed.D. Donald I. Cadle, Jr., D.M.D. Judy R. Parker Treasurer Lorenzo Coffie Marc W. Bowman Maureen Soliman John A. Dougherty, C.P.A. Donald K. Vierling, M.D. Robert F. Fertig Joel H. Goldberg, D.M.D. William M. Jennings James H. Kimbrough, Jr. Michael Longworth Seth Mann Ronald J. May, CFP Monica Mills Dennis Murphy Michael Murphy Dr. Oliver M. Reed G. Weiland Rogers Larry M. Starnes Ronald G. Thornton David R. Williams

Pasco-Hernando Community College Foundation, Inc The Pasco-Hernando Community College The Foundation has a flourishing en- The Foundation underwrites sabbaticals Foundation, Inc. was established in 1975 dowed scholarship program. Today, ap- and supports faculty development to seek private support to enhance the proximately 200 named, endowed funds through endowed faculty chairs. To date, college’s academic programs. It is governed provide over 500 scholarships each year the Withlacoochee River Electric Coop- by a volunteer Board from Pasco and to Pasco and Hernando county students. erative, the St. Petersburg Times, and Hernando counties growing quickly to be- This includes the offer of scholarship sup- Bank of America have funded endowed come a leading community college foun- port to the top 10% of graduating seniors faculty chairs. dation with assets of over $22 million. from the district’s public high schools. For more information, contact Dr. The Foundation supports scholarships, The Foundation has also addressed criti- Marion Bullock, the Acting Executive Di- health programs, the three libraries, fac- cal shortages of trained health care pro- rector of the Foundation. ulty and staff development, and academic fessionals in the community. It established equipment for the college. For the cul- partnerships with local hospitals to create tural and social enrichment of the com- nursing sponsorships and committed sig- munity, the Foundation also sponsors a nificant financial resources to expand the Performing Arts Center program and the Associate Degree Nursing Program. It also Suncoast Sampler each year. orchestrated the effort, with the West Pasco Dental Association, to raise a quarter of a million dollars to create a Dental Hygiene Program which ranks among the best in the nation.

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Endowed scholarships established through Dola Creekmore L.C. Hawes, Sr. Methodist Church the Foundation are matched by the Dr. Dorothy B. Davidson Law Enforcement Philip Benjamin Academic Improvement Dr. John and Nancy Kelso Leadership Pasco Tr ust Fund. Endowed scholarships exist Dr. Milton O. Jones, Ph.D. Lee Ann Larmon in perpetuity and the principal remains E. H. Browning, Jr. Legal Assisting intact. The interest income that is gener- ated and any possible capital appreciation Earl R. and Edna M. Oehlenschlager Lois E. Trotter are used to fund the scholarships. We ap- East Pasco Medical Center Foundation Mae A. Simpson plaud the generosity of the individuals and Edith and J. Wesley Richards Margaret Moore Johnston organizations that created the endowed Edward K. Roberts Marian G. Bailey scholarships listed alphabetically by fund Elizabeth H. Bailey Marion E. Kress name below. Elizabeth Koerner Marjorie A. Sugg A. Catherine Tice Everett Geller Marjorie Kennedy Wilson AAUW/Irene F.O.P. Pasco County Sheriff’s Lodge #29 Mark and Helen St. Clair AAUW/Mary Lou Knight First Union National Bank Marlowe Health ABWA Palm Chapter Fotta-Hillen Martha Sojourner Agnes and Alex Lucas Foundation for Florida’s Community Mary E. Pearson Alex and Dorothy Acey Colleges Masaryktown Community Alfred A. McKethan France J. Hancock Myrtle “Chris” North Alric and Mary Pottberg Fred K.Marchman/Rotary Club of New New Port Lincoln Mercury American Data Products Port Richey New Port Richey Noon Optimist Club Andy Oravec Greater Hernando County Chamber of Nicholaas Verstraten Anna and Frederick Vincent Commerce North Campus Bicentennial Anne F. Bucy Harold and Ruth Vincent North Suncoast Association of Life Bank of America Harvey and Mary Snell Underwriters Barnett Bank Helene Koerner Gahlen North Suncoast FICPA Barry Jaap Memorial Henry and Ardis Martin Omar Ergle Betty Jo Dean/Brooksville Kiwanis Henry Poznanski/Voiture 1576, 40/8 Orange Blossom Classic Chevy Club Foundation Hernando County Restaurant Association Otto and Elaine Weitzenkorn Bill Van Sickle Memorial/Seven Springs Hernando Realtor’s American Dream Pasco County Bar Association Rotary Human Services Club Pasco County Medical Society Alliance Briggs-Hopper-Hall Zephyr Unit 118 Irene and Jack Van Balen/Anclote Earth Pasco High Alumni American Legion Auxiliary Science Club Paul Hlavac/Holy Trinity Lutheran Brooksville Garden Club Israel Kacanek Church Brooksville Kiwanis Foundation, Jack Linville Performing Arts Center Volunteers Bristol/Imhoff James “Doc” Hollingsworth Memorial Peterson-Lipke/AAUW Brooksville Lions Club James Edward Starling Phi Beta Lambda Bus. Org. (OLD) Brooksville Regional Hospital Auxiliary Jeffrey and Kathleen Kinnunen Phi Theta Kappa Brooksville Woman’s Club Joan Kohr Memorial Philip R. Bailey Bruce Sutherland John and Martha Ayers Physicians’ Memorial C.A. Collie Clayton Joseph and Julia Evessa Pilot Club of Brooksville Capt. Robert C. Kennedy Joseph and Susan Cristofaro Pilot Club of Zephyrhills Carol Gunn Heasley Joseph J. Evessa/Voiture Locale 1576 R. Kay Anderson Cathy Glassman Memorial/Hudson High Judy Case Regency Communities Charles E. Conger Julius R. Mantey/First Baptist Church Regional Healthcare Chester Posnanski Voiture 1576, 40/8 Junior Service League of New Port Richey Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point Community United Methodist Church Kevin Coit Physicians Dade City Woman’s Club Ruth Touchton Kiwanis Club of Brooksville Rev. James and Vienna Barnhardt David Dewey Trompeter Kiwanis Club of Dade City Richard and Eileen Cooper Debra J. Hay COMMUNITY COLLEGE Kiwanis Club of Spring Hill Richard Stanaback Memorial PASCO-HERNANDO Deen Family Kiwanis Club of the Nature Coast Ridgewood High Athletic Boosters Club Des and Mickey Little/Rotary Club of Kiwanis Club of Zephyrhills River Ridge Presbyterian Church New Port Richey Kiwanis Club of Zephyrhills/Jack Robert D. Maeser Dingus Weidlich Rosanne M. Weber Memorial Dixon Family Kristine Smith Ullrich www.phcc.edu Pasco-Hernando Community College 14 Rose and Leonard Case Rose Fund Rotary Club of Brooksville Rotary Club of Dade City Rotary Club of Holiday Rotary Club of Land O’ Lakes/Wesley Chapel Rotary Club of Land O’ Lakes/Wesley Chapel and Tech Prep Rotary Club of New Port Richey Rotary Club of New Port Richey Tech Prep Rotary Club of New Port Richey/ George Gunter Rotary Club of Seven Springs Rotary Club of Spring Hill Rotary Club of West Hernando Rotary Club of Zephyrhills Rotary Club of Zephyrhills Daybreak Rotary Club of Zephyrhills Tech Prep Ruth and W. P. Murphy Sheriff Thomas A. Mylander Skilled Health Services Hernando County Skilled Health Services Pasco County Southtrust Banking Corporation Foundation Spring Hill Art League St. Petersburg Times/Roy Bain Staff and Faculty Suncoast Sampler SunTrust/Nancy Wilkes Susan Gail Riley/Pasco Regional Medical Center Auxiliary, Inc. Tampa Bay Downs Tampa Electric Company Tech Prep United Telephone/Sprint Upper Suncoast Chapter, The Retired Officers Association Voiture Locale 1576, 40/8 Volunteers of New Port Richey Hospital W. A. and Aletha Jones West Pasco Chamber of Commerce West Pasco Chamber of Commerce Tech Prep West Pasco Dental Association West Pasco La Sertoma William and Madeline Carney William Ardeen North/Rotary Club of New Port Richey William Moyse Memorial Woody Wynell Walls

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Dr. Paul J. Szuch Dr. Sherry C. Thomas-Dertke Mr. Kenneth R. Burdzinski Vice President of Educational Services Vice President Vice President of Business Services

Dr. Burton H. Harres, Jr. TBA Ms. Gayle W. Brooks Provost, North Campus Provost, East Campus Dean of Workforce Programs

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Mr. Alfonsa James Ms. Dorothy G. Cutler Mr. Stephen C. Schroeder Dean of Student Services Dean of Technology College Attorney and Coordinator, Legal Assisting Program/Legislative Liaison www.phcc.edu Pasco-Hernando Community College 16 Pasco-Hernando Community College

History of the College Property that will be used for a larger D. Services for students that enhance Spring Hill Center that will be built in their opportunities for learning and PHCC was established in 1967 by the future years was purchased in 2001. success; State Legislature. In the fall of 1971, fol- In February of 1985, a center was opened E. Educational training, enhanced by the lowing surveys and studies by the school development of partnerships, that pro- boards of Pasco and Hernando counties, at Gowers Corner in central Pasco County, primarily for the PHCC public service motes and supports economic devel- a 100-acre tract of northwest of Dade City opment and serves the community; was approved for the East Campus. programs. These programs moved to Dade City when the Public Service Building F. Learning opportunities for cultural en- The District Board of Trustees, composed opened in July 2002. The college is seek- richment and personal development; of five members from Pasco County and ing a site in the rapidly expanding Wesley G. An environment that fosters high four members from Hernando County, Chapel area for a future center. ethical standards, openness, trust, re- was commissioned in January 1972. spect, and fairness among all mem- Shortly thereafter, Dr. Milton O. Jones was bers of the College community. chosen as the first President, and classes Accreditation Status began in August 1972. Dr. Jones served PHCC is accredited by the Commission College Catalog/Student Handbook as PHCC’s President until June 30, 1994. on Colleges of the Southern Association Dr. Robert W. Judson, Jr., became the of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern The college catalog/student handbook is College’s second President on July 1, 1994. Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097: Tele- the official document that outlines the The first phase of construction of the East phone number 404-679-4501) to award requirements and regulations that relate (Dade City) Campus began in 1973 and the associate degree. to students, subject to changes and addi- was completed in August 1975. Since that tions approved by the District Board of Tr ustees. It is the responsibility of each time, the Charles E. Conger Library and College Vision Statement physical education facilities have become student to be aware of and understand operational. The Public Service Technol- Pasco-Hernando Community College these requirements and regulations. ogy Building opened in the summer of (PHCC) is a dynamic, learning-centered For graduation purposes, a student has the 2002. Renovation of the original build- educational institution with a faculty and option of remaining under the catalog ings is underway and should be completed staff who are dedicated to student success, provisions in effect at the time of initial in mid-2004. teaching excellence, and community service. enrollment at the College or any subse- In 1973 a 140-acre site was chosen near quent catalog, provided that the catalog is New Port Richey for the West Campus. College Mission Statement no more than three academic years old in Initial construction began in July 1975 the term that the student meets all gradu- and was finished one year later. Subse- Statement of Purpose ation requirements. A catalog year ends quent campus additions include the Alric Pasco-Hernando Community College on the last day of classes in Term IV. C. T. Pottberg Library, the Performing Arts serves the educational needs and interests Center, increased classroom space, and the of our community. As a comprehensive, Student Rights and Responsibilities Physical Fitness Center. The new Milton multi-campus community college, PHCC O. Jones Hall, a new Student Services provides an accessible, diverse learning Students have certain rights and responsi- Center, was completed in 1996. A three- environment rich with opportunities for bilities. It is very important that students story Health Programs Building was com- students to attain academic success and refer to the following sections in this cata- pleted in 1997. New computer laborato- cultural growth, to build and expand their log: Student Conduct Requirements, ries opened in 1998 in the Rose and knowledge and skills, and to develop both Campus Security Information, Hazing Leonard Case Business Technology Build- as individuals and as citizens of our world. Prohibitions, Disciplinary Procedures, ing. Also, the District Administration Objectives Student Grievance Procedures, and Stu- dent Ombudsman Issues. These and other Office relocated from the East Campus to PHCC will provide: the West Campus during 1998. sections of the college catalog/student A. The first two years of successful handbook will help clarify those rights and One hundred acres north of Brooksville postsecondary instruction that lead to responsibilities. were selected in 1974 for the North Cam- the baccalaureate degree; pus location. First phase construction was Additionally, the College works to ensure B. A variety of career and technical edu- that as many college committees as pos- completed in the summer of 1977. The cation programs that prepare students Alfred A. McKethan Library, the Occu- sible contain student representation. All for employment in current business, students who desire to participate on a pational Laboratory Building, and physi- industry, and service occupations; cal education facilities have been added. college committee should contact the Stu- C. College preparatory instruction, adult Renovation of this campus was completed dent Activities Office to indicate their education/GED preparation, and in May 2001. In addition, a small center willingness to serve on such committees. continuing education that enhance was located in the growing Spring Hill area and update the knowledge and skills of Hernando County in 1979. This facil-

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East Campus 36727 Blanton Road Dade City 33523-7599 (352) 567-6701 (352) 518-7740 fax

North Campus 11415 Ponce de Leon Boulevard (U.S. 98 North) Brooksville 34601-8698 (352) 796-6726 (352) 797-7491 fax

West Campus 10230 Ridge Road New Port Richey 34654-5199 (727) 847-2727 (727) 816-3300 fax (West Campus) (727) 816-3450 fax (District Office)

Spring Hill Center 11245 Spring Hill Drive Spring Hill 34609 (352) 688-8798 (352) 796-6726 ext. 5050 (ask for fax)

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www.phcc.edu Admission Process 18 Admission Process

priate out-of-state testing agency. Docu- PROCESS Applying to PHCC to apply as early as possible. All appli- ADMISSION cants will receive written notification of ments submitted in anything other than The first step in becoming a PHCC stu- their admission status after the applica- a sealed envelope from the issuing insti- dent is to apply to the college. A request tion and fee are received. tution will not be accepted. Request for information form is supplied in the forms for documents from other insti- back of this catalog or can be obtained Readmission to PHCC tutions can be obtained from the Admis- from your high school guidance coun- sions and Student Records Office on any selor; a PHCC Application for Admis- Students who have been admitted to the campus. sion can be obtained from the Admis- College but who do not enroll for courses sions Office on any PHCC campus or within one year of the term in which they Admission to the Associate in Arts on our website at www.phcc.edu. All ap- are admitted, and students who initially (AA), Associate in Science (AS) or plicants for credit courses (except those enroll but then cease enrollment for at applying for admission as high school least one full academic year, must apply Associate in Applied Science (AAS) dual enrollment or credit bank students– for readmission to PHCC by submitting Degree Programs see “Admission to the College for High an “Application for Readmission.” No fee School Students”) should submit this is required to apply for readmission. To be admitted to the AA, AS, or AAS form and the non-refundable $20 appli- degree programs, students must ensure that cation fee to any one of the addresses Admission to Programs of Study the following documents have been re- listed below. This fee may also be paid ceived by the Admissions and Student online at our website. Florida residents As part of the application process, each Records Office, New Port Richey campus: who seek to qualify for in-state course student is asked to declare an educational l. a PHCC Application for Admission fees must complete the residency affida- goal. Students can apply for admission form indicating the intent to pur- vit that is part of the application form. to a program of study or can indicate sue an AA/AS/AAS degree program their intent to be non-degree seeking on All application materials (see require- or, if no program is indicated on the their PHCC Application for Admission PHCC Application, a Program ments in “Admission to Programs”) may form, or they can subsequently complete be submitted in person or be mailed to Declaration form signed by the ap- a Program Declaration form through our propriate advisement staff; and one of these addresses: Student Services Office. (Applicants to For East Campus, Dade City Limited Access programs must complete 2. an official high school transcript in- Office of Admissions additional steps - see “Admissions to dicating graduation and receipt of & Student Records Limited Access Programs.”) PHCC of- a Standard High School diploma or Pasco-Hernando Community College fers the following programs, which have an official transcript of GED scores 36727 Blanton Road differing requirements for admission: the indicating receipt of a high school Dade City, FL 33523-7599 Associate in Arts Degree program, Asso- equivalency diploma; and Phone: (352) 567-6701, ext. 1311 ciate in Science Degree programs, Asso- 3. an official transcript from each col- ciate in Applied Science Degree, Associ- lege or university attended. For North Campus, Brooksville ated Certificate programs, Applied Tech- Office of Admissions nology Diploma programs, Advanced Students graduating from institutions & Student Records Technical Certificate programs, and outside of the United States must follow Pasco-Hernando Community College Technical Certificate programs and GED the procedures for submitting transcripts 11415 Ponce de Leon Boulevard preparation. outlined in the section “International Brooksville, FL 34601-8698 Student Admission” below. Students Phone: (352) 796-6726, ext. 5011 It is the responsibility of the applicant graduating from home study programs to ensure that the documents required For West Campus, should consult the Director of Admis- to finalize admission have been received sions and Student Records regarding re- New Port Richey by the Admissions and Student Records Office of Admissions quirements for admission to degree pro- Office, New Port Richey campus dur- grams. Students who have received spe- & Student Records ing the student’s first term of enrollment. Pasco-Hernando Community College cial diplomas are not eligible for admis- Home schooled graduates will be re- sion to degree programs. 10230 Ridge Road quired to submit documents in the same New Port Richey, FL 34654-5199 manner as any other high school gradu- More information on our AA degree pro- Phone: (727) 847-2727, ext. 3371 ate. No subsequent registration will be gram can be found in the Academic Policy We encourage anyone who has a ques- allowed until all documents have been and Programs sections of this catalog. tion about the application process to received. All transcripts and test scores contact the Admissions Office in person, should be sent directly from the issuing by phone, or through the mail. Because institutions; official GED scores must students must be admitted prior to reg- come from the Florida Department of istration for courses, we urge applicants Education in Tallahassee or the appro- 2004–2005 Admission Process 19 Admission to Associated Certificate try-level employment and for advanced Dental Assisting and Practical Nursing are Programs standing into an A.S. degree at any com- limited access health programs; admission munity college. At a community college, requirements for these programs are listed

ADMISSION PHCC offers the following college credit the ATD may be offered either for tech- in the section “Admission to Specialized PROCESS certificate programs associated with AS nical credit or for college credit. Students Limited Access Health Programs.” Fire degree programs: Business Management, entering an ATD must have a standard Fighter II and Law Enforcement are also Business Operations, Business Specialist, high school diploma or a GED. When the limited access programs; contact the Dean eBusiness Management, eBusiness Opera- ATD program articulates into an A.S. de- of Workforce Programs (WC), Continu- tions, eBusiness Specialist, Information gree, the credit awarded will be college ing Education Coordinator (EC), or Di- Technology Support Specialist, Informa- credit. These A.S. degrees may be offered rector, Law Enforcement Program (EC) tion Technology Analyst, Computer Pro- at any community college. PHCC offers directly for further admission information. gramming, Computer Programming Spe- three ATDs – Medical Coder, Emergency Students who have received special diplo- cialist, Cisco, Information Technology Medical Technician, and Medical Record mas are not eligible for admission to lim- Administration, Microsoft, Novell, Infor- Transcribing. Emergency Medical Techni- ited access certificate programs. mation Technology Management, Infor- cian is offered for college credit and Medi- mation Technology Technician, AutoCAD cal Coder and Medical Record Transcrib- Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) Foundations, Marketing Operations, Of- ing are offered for technical credit. In or- fice Management, Office Management- der to receive a diploma, students in the All students entering a Technical Credit Legal Specialization, Office Specialist, Medical Coder or Medical Records Tran- Program or Applied Technology Diploma Office Support, and Paramedic (a limited scribing Programs must achieve the state program (except EMT, Nursing Assistant, access health program). Admission to an designated TABE scores in Math, Read- and Phlebotomy) must complete the Test associated certificate program does not ing, and Communication. of Adult Basic Education (TABE) testing require admission to a degree program; within six weeks of entry into the program. however, students enrolled in these pro- Admission to Technical Credit Each program has specific grade-level exit grams may later opt to apply to a degree Certificate Programs requirements, and the TABE is designed program since many of the required to test for those exit skills. PHCC admin- courses are the same. Technical Credit Certificate programs are isters only Level 7 and 8 of the TABE. All designed to prepare the student for an programs, except two, must complete To be admitted to an Associated Certifi- entry-level job or to supplement educa- Level A of the exam in order to meet exit cate program, students must ensure that tion and training in a chosen occupational requirements. Cosmetology and Applied the following documents have been re- field. Students must indicate their intent Welding Technologies may meet exit received by the Admissions and Student to enter the specified certificate program quirements by completing Level A or D Records Office, West Campus: on their PHCC Application for Admis- of the TABE test. 1. a PHCC Application for Admission sion form or on a Program Declaration Students who complete a Technical Cer- form indicating the intent to pursue form signed by the appropriate advisement tificate or Applied Technology Diploma an Associated Certificate program or, staff and submitted to the Admissions and program requiring state licensure for em- if no program is indicated on the Student Records Office, West Campus. ployment can exempt the TABE testing PHCC Application, a Program Dec- PHCC offers these Technical Credit Cer- requirement by passing the state licensure laration form signed by the appropri- tificate programs: exam. To receive an exemption, students ate advisement staff; and an official Applied Welding Technologies must petition the Director of Admissions high school transcript indicating and Student Records in writing and pro- graduation and receipt of a Standard Correctional Officer vide official documentation indicating High School diploma or an official that they have passed the licensure exam. transcript of GED scores indicating Corrections to Law Enforcement Crossover receipt of a high school equivalency Cosmetology Students are encouraged to schedule the diploma; and TABE at their earliest convenience and to Dental Assisting find out the appropriate scores necessary to 2. an official transcript from each col- Fire Fighter II exit the program. Students will not be given lege or university attended. a certificate or diploma until they complete Applicants to the Certificate in Paramedic Health Unit Coordinator all course and testing requirements. program must meet the additional require- Law Enforcement/Basic Recruit ments noted in the section “Admission to Admission to the College Specialized Limited Access Health Pro- Law Enforcement to Corrections Crossover as a Non-Degree Seeking Student grams.” Students who have received spe- Medical Secretarial/Examining Room Applicants who do not wish to follow a cial diplomas are not eligible for admis- Assistant sion to Associated Certificate programs. program of study, or those students who Nursing Assistant are at least 18 years of age but do not meet Admission to Applied Technology the requirements for entry into degree or Patient Care Technician specific certificate programs, may be ad- Diplomas Phlebotomy mitted to the College as non-degree seek- The Applied Technology Diploma (ATD) ing students upon submission of the Practical Nursing is designed to prepare the student for en- PHCC application form and fee. If needed, PHCC encourages these students www.phcc.edu Admission Process 20 to obtain a GED high school equivalency for dual enrollment if their school has a Admission of Transfer Students diploma. formal articulation agreement with PHCC. High school dual enrollment Upon submission of the PHCC Applica- U.S. citizens or permanent residents who means that the student is enrolled in high tion for Admission form and fee, appli- are 18 years of age or older and have not school and at the same time enrolls in col- cants transferring from other colleges or previously attended college are eligible for lege or specific technical credit courses, universities will be accepted to the Col-

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ADMISSION admission as non-degree seeking students taught by PHCC, which also can be lege in accordance with all Standards of upon submission of the PHCC applica- counted toward high school graduation. Academic Progress. Students who are tion form and fee. U.S. citizens or perma- Eligible students must first gain admission placed on academic warning or probation nent residents who are under the age of to PHCC by submitting a completed Ap- as a result of their transfer credit evalua- 18 must also submit an official high school plication for Admission: Dual Enrollment tion will not be permitted to register at transcript indicating graduation or official High School Student form. Additionally, PHCC until they have had an interview GED scores indicating receipt of a high before courses begin each semester, dually with an advisor. Students who are placed school equivalency diploma. enrolled students must also submit a Dual on academic suspension as a result of their Non-degree seeking students are permit- Enrollment permission form signed by the transfer credit evaluation must petition the ted to earn 15 credit hours, at which time high school principal. Academic Appeals Committee for approval to enroll. they must declare an approved program Students should be aware that some high of study if they wish to enroll further at schools may give added weight to particu- In accordance with Florida Statute, a stu- PHCC. Additional admission require- lar Dual Enrollment college-credit courses. dent who has previously been expelled ments may then need to be satisfied. (See However, not all college-credit courses will from a Florida community college or uni- “Admission to Programs of Study.”) Stu- be eligible for additional weight. Dual versity for unlawful possession, sale, or use dents who are enrolling for purposes of enrollment students and parents are of narcotic drugs will not be admitted to teacher recertification, students over 60 strongly advised to contact their high PHCC for a period of one year from the years of age, and students who have earned school guidance counselors to obtain in- date of that expulsion. A student who has a baccalaureate degree are exempt from formation about the weighted status of been found guilty of campus disruption this requirement. Dual Enrollment courses. will not be admitted to PHCC for a pe- Dual Enrollment and Transient riod of two years from the date of such Early Admission finding. College (or University) Public, and certain non-public, high A PHCC student may be enrolled at an- school students, may enroll at PHCC full- Transfer students will receive an evalua- other postsecondary institution concur- time upon submission of a completed tion of transfer credit upon submission of rent with his/her PHCC enrollment by Dual Enrollment Application form and official collegiate transcripts to the Admis- securing written permission in advance with the permission of the appropriate sions and Student Records Office. PHCC from the Associate Dean/Dean (West high school administrator. This permission will accept transfer credit from institutions Campus) or Provost (East or North Cam- must be obtained by completion of a Dual accredited as degree-granting by a pus), and the Vice President of Educa- Enrollment permission form signed by the postsecondary regional accrediting com- tional Services. This procedure is neces- high school principal, with each PHCC mission at the time that coursework was sary to assure the acceptance of credit in- registration. Credit earned applies toward completed. The College will accept trans- volved. high school graduation as well as toward fer credit from other institutions if the Students who are enrolled at another college credit. award of credit from such institutions is recommended as generally acceptable by postsecondary institution may be admit- Credit Bank ted as non-degree seeking only upon sub- the American Association of Collegiate Upon submission of a completed Credit mission of the PHCC application form Registrars and Admissions Officers as evi- Bank application form and fee, high school denced in the publication “Transfer Credit and fee together with an approved tran- students may be admitted to the credit sient student form or written permission Practices of Designated Educational Insti- bank program. Students must pay all ap- from the registrar at that institution. Per- tutions.” In either case, an award will be propriate tuition and fees associated with made provided that the credit earned is in mission is required prior to each PHCC the course. This program allows students registration. an area and on a level normally included to remain in high school and receive col- within the first two years of college and a lege or technical credit with permission Admission to the College for Dually grade of “D” or higher has been achieved. from the principal. This permission must For credit to be awarded for coursework Enrolled/Early Admission/Credit be obtained by completion of a “Credit beyond this level, a written petition must Bank High School Students Bank Form” with each PHCC registration. be made to the Director of Admissions and The student may gain admission to PHCC Student Records, who will forward the High school students have the opportu- after high school graduation by submit- request to the appropriate academic area nity to earn college credit or technical ting an Application for Readmission, or for review. credit at PHCC by applying for admis- may elect to have the credits transferred sion as dual enrollment students. Students to another college. This method of accel- Additionally, the College may accept trans- from Pasco or Hernando County public eration extends to students younger than fer credit at the vocational/technical level schools, and students from non-public 18 years of age who are actively seeking only from a State of Florida designated schools (including home schools that have GED status, with the appropriate approval vocational/technical center. For credit to certified that their curriculum meets State from the school authority. be awarded, a written petition must be of Florida standards) may become eligible made to the Director of Admissions and Student Records. 2004–2005 Admission Process 21 Transcripts from international institutions 2. Prior to admission, international stu- 6. Enrollment of international students will be reviewed for potential award of dents must submit evidence of profi- holding an “F” (student) visa will be credit only if official transcripts in lan- ciency in English through one of the monitored by the College staff for

ADMISSION guages other than English are accompa- following means: enrollment under this rule. Those PROCESS nied by a certified English translation. who fail to meet the requirements of Applicants eligible for transfer credit from a. citizenship in a country in which this rule, either by not enrolling or English is the native language, international institutions must also sup- by enrolling in an insufficient num- ply at their own expense a written evalua- b. graduation from a U.S. high ber of classes, will be reported to the tion of their transcripts received directly school, or USCIS following the drop/add date from an external agency recommended by of the term. PHCC. c. completion of a U.S. GED in En- glish or a score of 550 or above Admission to Specialized Limited Transfer credit for work accomplished in on the Test of English as a For- a non-collegiate setting may also be eign Language (TOEFL). Access Health Programs granted upon individual review only for Admission to the Nursing, Paramedic, the programs listed and under the provi- 3. International students must have sufficient funds available to cover any ex- Radiography and Dental programs is re- sions expressed in the PHCC Catalog and stricted to students who meet all the ap- Student Handbook. penses that may be incurred. Certifi- cation that there are available funds plication and admission requirements for International Student Admission to cover all expenses must be received each specific program. Admission to the PHCC faculty and staff welcome Inter- by the Admissions and Student college does not imply acceptance into any national Students and believe that their Records Office prior to admission and of the preceding programs. It is the respon- experience at PHCC will be academically, before an I-20 form will be released. sibility of the student to ensure that all culturally, and socially rewarding. Inter- transcripts and test scores, as well as any national applicants who wish to be admit- PHCC does not provide, supervise, address change, have been received by the ted to PHCC and to obtain a student (F- or recommend student housing. In Admissions and Student Records Office, 1) Visa, must meet the following require- addition, the college has multi-cam- West Campus. ments for admission: puses and a center that range from one-half hour to one hour’s driving In each of the Limited Access AS Degree 1. In order to be admitted to PHCC, time between each. Students should health programs, the catalog for complet- international students must formally decide where they wish to live rela- ing specialty, general education, and sup- declare their intent to enter an Asso- tive to any one campus/center. Pub- port courses required for the program shall ciate in Arts or Associate in Science lic transit is very limited, and the col- be the one in effect at the time of initial degree program and must be eligible lege does not offer intercampus enrollment in the program. Changes to the for admission to that program. Stu- transportation. Therefore, international programs that are the result of legislation dents who graduated from high students should arrive several weeks in or State Board Rules may result in courses school within the United States must advance of enrollment to arrange for not being offered as identified with the submit official transcripts confirming their own housing and transportation. programs. graduation with a Standard diploma 4. International students on an “F” (stu- The following programs begin in Term I: or its equivalent or successful comple- ADN/Generic Program, Certificate in tion of a U.S. General Education De- dent) visa are required by U.S. immigration regulations to be enrolled Practical Nursing on West and North cam- velopment (GED) Test. Students who puses; Paramedic, Dental Hygiene and completed high school outside of the full-time (at least 12 semester hours) for spring and fall semesters and must Dental Assisting. The Radiography, and United States must supply an evalua- Practical Nursing on the West Campus tion of their high school documents meet the standards of progress applicable to all students. begin in Term II. The ADN/Transition received directly from an external Program on the North and West Cam- agency recommended by PHCC. Those international students holding puses starts in Term IV. Also, official transcripts must be sub- a valid visa type other than “F” who mitted from all postsecondary insti- wish to enroll for a limited number Certain hospitals and clinical agencies re- tutions attended. All documents must of courses must secure the approval quire the student to submit information include an original or certified copy of the Director of Admissions and for a criminal background check. Such and a certified English translation if Student Records before enrollment. background checks must be completed the document is written in a language and paid by the students before assignment other than English. 5. Continued enrollment at PHCC is to the clinical site is permitted. Clinical contingent upon maintenance of im- agencies have the right to refuse students Transcripts from international insti- migration status as defined by Fed- on the basis of past criminal history. tutions will be reviewed for credit eral and State laws and rules estab- only if a written evaluation of the lished by the U.S. Citizenship and transcript has been received directly Immigration Services (USCIS). Ap- from an external agency as recom- propriate visa status must be docu- mended by the College. These evalu- mented at the time of admission and ations must be supplied at the will be monitored throughout enroll- applicant’s expense. ment at the College. Students not meeting the requirements of this rule may be restricted from registration. www.phcc.edu Admission Process 22 Nursing Programs BSC 1085 Human Anatomy and 7. Have a cumulative, all-college grade- Physiology I point average of 2.0 or higher. Application and BSC 1085L Human Anatomy and 8. Have a grade-point average of 2.5 or Admission Requirements Physiology I Laboratory higher in the following prerequisite courses and complete each with a ENC 1101 English Composition I PROCESS Applicants may submit an application at

ADMISSION grade of “C” or higher: any time. No decision will be made on (or ENC 1121H/ admission, however, until all admission Honors) BSC 1085 Human Anatomy and Physiology I requirements have been completed. PSY 1012 Introduction to Applicants who meet admission require- Psychology (or PSY BSC 1085L Human Anatomy and ments will be selected on a first-qualified, 1012H/Honors) Physiology I Laboratory first-admitted basis. Accepted applicants HUN 2201 Science of Human *BSC 1086 Human Anatomy and will be admitted to the first available class, Nutrition Physiology II which may extend to future academic years. A student may not postpone entry ADN/Transition Program *BSC 1086L Human Anatomy and Physiology II into the program; applications will not be (LPN and Paramedic) held for a later admission date. Students Laboratory who fail to attend the term for which ad- 1. Completed PHCC application form ENC 1101 English Composition I mission is granted must reapply. and fee. (or ENC 1121H/ Honors) ADN/Generic Track 2. Completed Nursing Program, Asso- ciate Degree in Nursing, Transition PSY 1012 Introduction to 1. Completed PHCC application form Program application. Psychology (or PSY 1012H/Honors) and fee. 3. An official high school transcript in- 2. Completed Nursing Program, Asso- dicating graduation and receipt of *MCB 2010 Microbiology Standard High School diploma or an ciate Degree in Nursing - Generic *MCB 2010L Microbiology Track application. official transcript of GED scores indicating receipt of a high school Laboratory 3. An official high school transcript in- equivalency diploma. A partial tran- HUN 2201 Science of Human dicating graduation and receipt of script of all completed courses will be Nutrition Standard High School diploma or an accepted if the applicant is currently official transcript of GED scores in- enrolled as a high school senior. A *For January, 2005 admission only these dicating receipt of a high school complete official transcript must be courses may be taken with the nursing equivalency diploma. A partial tran- submitted after graduation and prior courses and must be successfully completed script of all completed courses will be to enrollment in the program. prior to the Adult Nursing II course. accepted if the applicant is currently enrolled as a high school senior. A 4. Official transcript from each college Certificate in Practical Nursing complete official transcript must be and university attended other than submitted after graduation and prior PHCC. 1. Completed PHCC application form and fee. to enrollment in the program. 5. Receipt of approved placement test 4. Official transcript from each college scores (ACT, ASSET, CPT, FCELPT, 2. Completed Practical Nursing Pro- and university attended other than MAPS, SAT) and completion of any gram application. PHCC. college preparatory work, if indicated 3. An official high school transcript in- by the placement scores. Test scores dicating graduation and receipt of 5. Receipt of approved placement test may be exempted if the applicant has scores (ACT, ASSET, CPT, FCELPT, Standard High School diploma or an completed transferable, college-level official transcript of GED scores in- MAPS, SAT) and completion of any coursework in English, reading and/ college preparatory work, if indicated dicating receipt of a high school or mathematics with grades of “C” equivalency diploma. A partial tran- by the placement scores. Test scores or above. may be exempted if the applicant has script of all completed courses will be completed transferable, college-level 6. Copy of current Florida LPN or Para- accepted if the applicant is currently coursework in English, reading and/ medic license. PHCC graduates will enrolled as a high school senior. A or mathematics with grades of “C” be permitted to complete the appli- complete official transcript must be or above. cation process and will be assigned a submitted after graduation and prior starting date contingent upon receiv- to enrollment in the program. 6. Have a cumulative, all-college grade- ing a Florida LPN or Paramedic li- point average of 2.0 or higher. 4. A composite score of 50 or above on cense. Students must have a valid the NET test from Educational Re- 7. Have a grade point average of 2.5 or Florida license prior to the start of sources, Inc. higher in the following prerequisite classes for the assigned term to begin courses and complete each with a the ADN/Transition program. grade of “C” or higher:

2004–2005 Admission Process 23 Transfer Procedures for Nursing 2. score a grade of 70% or better on an b. submit a report of scores on an Programs exam of basic nursing knowledge and/ approved Manual Dexterity Test or medical/surgical concepts. with a minimum score of 60%.

ADMISSION 1. Make an appointment with the Di- PROCESS rector of Nursing to determine if 3. complete recommended remediation, 7. Have a cumulative, all-college grade- transfer status is feasible. if any. point average of 2.0 or higher. Bring the following items: 4. complete a physical exam form. 8. Have a grade-point average of 2.5 or higher in the following prerequisite a. copy of transcript from previous 5. provide copy of current CPR card. courses and complete each with a nursing school grade of “C” or higher: Dental Programs b. syllabi of each nursing course BSC 1085 Human Anatomy and completed within the last 5 years Physiology I (courses older than 5 years can- Application and Admission not be used for advanced place- Requirements BSC 1085L Human Anatomy and ment). Physiology I Applicants may submit an application at Laboratory c. checklist of skills completed from any time. No decision will be made on BSC 1086 Human Anatomy and previous nursing program admission, however, until all admission Physiology II While the above documents are being re- requirements have been completed. BSC 1086L Human Anatomy and viewed, the student should complete #2 Applicants who meet admission require- and #3 immediately. Physiology II ments will be selected on a first-qualified, Laboratory 2. Submit College application, all offi- first-admitted basis. Accepted applicants cial college transcripts and pay appli- will be admitted to the first available class, CHM 1025 Introductory Chemistry cation fee. which may extend to future academic (or higher level chemis- years. A student may not postpone entry try course) 3. Submit completed nursing program into the program; applications will not be CHM 1025L Introductory Chemistry application, meeting all admission re- held for a later admission date. Students Laboratory (or higher quirements for the specific nursing who fail to attend the term for which ad- level chemistry lab) program. (see College Catalog/Stu- mission is granted must reapply. dent Handbook section on “Admis- ENC 1101 English Composition I sion to Specialized Limited Access Associate in Science in Dental (or ENC 1121H/ Health Programs”.) Hygiene Honors) 4. Submit to the Director of Nursing the MCB 2010 Microbiology following: 1. Completed PHCC application form and fee. MCB 2010L Microbiology Lab a. letter of request for advanced placement in the nursing program 2. Completed Dental Hygiene Program 9. Completion of at least 16 hours of by means of transfer. application. observation, volunteer service or work 3. Resident of Pasco or Hernando experience in dentistry, as verified by b. copy of letter of acceptance into a dentist or dental hygienist. PHCC’s Nursing Program upon County. receipt from the admission’s of- 4. An official high school transcript in- PHCC has a linkage agreement with Polk fice. dicating graduation and receipt of Community College to reserve one opening per year for students transferring from c. letter of recommendation from Standard High School diploma or an official transcript of GED scores in- that school. Applicants must complete all the Director of Nursing of the pre- the above requirements vious nursing school attended. dicating receipt of a high school equivalency diploma. A partial tran- 5. A letter will be sent from the Direc- script of all completed courses will be Certificate in Dental Assisting tor of Nursing advising the student accepted if the applicant is currently 1. Completed PHCC application form of the status of advanced placement. enrolled as a high school senior. A and fee. complete official transcript must be a. if advanced placement is not submitted after graduation and prior 2. Completed Dental Assisting Program granted, the student may start the to enrollment in the program. application. specific nursing program from the beginning at the indicated date on 5. Official transcript from each college 3. An official high school transcript in- the acceptance letter. and university attended other than dicating graduation and receipt of PHCC. Standard High School diploma or an b. if advanced placement is granted, official transcript of GED scores in- the student must contact the nurs- 6. Meet one of the following: dicating receipt of a high school ing department and: a. Applicants who are practicing equivalency diploma. A partial tran- 1. complete a skills evaluation with dental assistants must submit their script of all completed courses will be a pass/safe (copy of skills may be EFDA certificate, or accepted if the applicant is currently obtained in the nursing office). enrolled as a high school senior. A www.phcc.edu Admission Process 24 complete official transcript must be 7. Have a cumulative, all-college grade- 7. Have a cumulative, all-college grade- submitted after graduation and prior point average of 2.0. point average of 2.0 or higher. to enrollment in the program. 8. Complete HSC 2531 Medical Termi- 8. Complete each of the following Certificate in Paramedics nology with a grade of “C” or higher. courses with a grade of “C” or higher: BSC 1085 Human Anatomy and

PROCESS ADMISSION Application and Admission Associate in Science in Radiography Physiology I Requirements Applicants may submit an application at Application and Admission BSC 1085L Human Anatomy and any time. No decision will be made on Requirements Physiology I Laboratory admission, however, until all admission Applicants may submit an application at BSC 1086 Human Anatomy and requirements have been completed. any time. No decision will be made on Physiology II Applicants who meet admission require- admission, however, until all admission requirements have been completed. BSC 1086L Human Anatomy and ments will be selected on a first-qualified, Physiology II first-admitted basis. Eligible applicants Applicants who meet admission require- Laboratory will be placed into the next available class. ments will be selected on a first-qualified, Applicants who do not respond to an of- first-admitted basis. Accepted applicants Acceptance Procedures for fer of admission or who fail to enroll for will be admitted to the first available class, Specialized Limited Access the term for which admission is offered which may extend to future academic must re-apply for a future date. Preference years. A student may not postpone entry Health Programs for admissions will be given to those em- into the program; applications will not be Applicants who meet admission require- ployed as EMT’s in a fire department in held for a later admission date. Students ments will be notified in writing of their Pasco or Hernando County and those who who fail to attend the term for which ad- selection as candidates. Candidate offers are residents of Pasco or Hernando mission is granted must reapply. are conditional and are dependent upon County. 1. Completed PHCC application form the following: 1. Completed PHCC application form and fee. 1. Receipt of the written statement of ac- and fee. 2. Completed Radiography Program ap- ceptance or rejection of the admission 2. Completed Paramedic Certificate application. offer in the District Records Office New plication. Port Richey Campus, by the date speci- 3. An official high school transcript in- fied in the letter of notification. 3. An official high school transcript indicating graduation and receipt of dicating graduation and receipt of Standard High School diploma or an 2. Certification of good health by sub- Standard High School diploma or an official transcript of GED scores in- mission of results of a physical exami- official transcript of GED scores indicating receipt of a high school nation conducted by a physician or a dicating receipt of a high school equivalency diploma. A partial tran- registered nurse practitioner by the equivalency diploma. A partial transcript of all completed courses will be date specified by the appropriate script of all completed courses will be accepted if the applicant is currently health program office. accepted if the applicant is currently enrolled as a high school senior. A 3. Successful completion of CPR cer- enrolled as a high school senior. A complete official transcript must be tification is a prerequisite of this pro- complete official transcript must be submitted after graduation and prior gram. Students must take one of the submitted after graduation and prior to enrollment in the program. following courses: the American to enrollment in the program. 4. Official transcript from each college Heart Association – “Basic Life Sup- 4. Official transcript from each college and university attended other than port for Health Care Providers” and university attended other than PHCC (PHCC course NCH 0050), the PHCC. American Red Cross – “Professional 5. Receipt of approved placement test Rescuer CPR”, the American Safety 5. Copy of current Florida EMT license. scores (ACT, ASSET, CPT, FCELPT, and Health Institute – “CPR for Pro- 6. Receipt of approved placement test MAPS, SAT) and completion of any fessionals” or the National Safety college preparatory work, if indicated scores (ACT, ASSET, CPT, FCELPT, Council – “Professional Rescuer MAPS, SAT) and completion of any by the placement scores. Test scores may CPR”, required by the date specified college preparatory work in English be exempted if the applicant has com- in the letter of notification (for the pleted transferable, college-level or reading, if indicated by the place- Nursing, Paramedic, and Dental Hy- ment scores. The mathematics score coursework in English, reading and giene programs). must be at the Elementary Algebra mathematics with grades of “C” or above. 4. Registration and payment of fees at level or above or completion of MAT the time and place specified by the 0012 with a grade of “C” or higher. 6. Completion of eight hours of obser- Health Programs Office. Test scores may be exempted if the vation, volunteer service or work ex- applicant has completed transferable, perience in a Radiology Department, Failure to comply with any of the above college-level coursework in English, verified by a Registered Radiographer procedures may result in the allocation of reading and/or mathematics with (A.R.R.T.). the space to another candidate. grades of “C” or above. 2004–2005 Admission Process 25 Admission to Linkage Programs The minimum qualification to apply to a child’s qualification, provided the Linkage Program is successful completion child has resided continuously Linkage programs allow a limited num- of at least 15 semester hours of work to- with such relative for the five (5)

ADMISSION ber of PHCC students to enroll in spe- ward an AA or AS Degree at PHCC. Stu- years immediately prior to the PROCESS cialized programs at other public commu- dents must also have been enrolled at child’s qualification, during which nity colleges in the Tampa Bay area. Cur- PHCC within the last 12-month period time the adult relative has exer- rently, 14 different quota-based linkage prior to the deadline. Most programs have cised day-to-day care, supervision, programs are available. These programs other specialized requirements also. and control of the child. and their home institutions include: Residency for Tuition Purposes (c) The legal residence of a dependent Hillsborough Community College child whose parents are divorced, (HCC) For the purpose of assessing tuition, the fol- separated, or otherwise living apart Diagnostic Medical Sonography lowing provisions of Florida Statute 1009.21 will be deemed to be this state if Technology* will govern actions by the College. either parent is a legal resident of Nuclear Medicine * this state, regardless of which par- Students shall be classified as either resi- ent is entitled to claim, and does Radiation Therapy* dents or nonresidents for the purpose of in fact claim, the minor as a de- Respiratory Care assessing tuition fees in public community pendent pursuant to federal indi- Manatee Community College colleges and universities. Determination vidual income tax provisions. (MCC) of residency is made based on information the applicant provides on the resi- (2) An individual shall not be classified Occupational Therapy Assistant dency affidavit, which is part of the ad- as a resident for tuition purposes and, thus, shall not be eligible to receive Physical Therapist Assistant mission application. the in-state tuition rate until he/she Polk Community College (PCC) (1) (a) To qualify as a resident for tuition has provided such evidence related to purposes: Occupational Therapy Assistant legal residence and its duration as may 1. A person or, if that person is a de- be required by officials of the institu- Physical Therapy Assistant pendent child, his/her parent or tion of higher education from which he/she seeks the in-state tuition rate. St. Petersburg College (SPC) parents must have established le- Dental Hygiene gal residence in Florida and must (3) With respect to a dependent child, have maintained legal residence in the legal residence of such individual’s Funeral Services Florida for at least 12 months im- parent or parents is prima facie evi- Health Information Management mediately prior to his/her quali- dence of the individual’s legal resi- fication. Medical Laboratory Technology* dence, which evidence may be rein- 2. Every applicant for admission to forced or rebutted, relative to the age Physical Therapist Assistant an institution of higher education and general circumstances of the in- Respiratory Care* shall be required to make a state- dividual, by the other evidence of legal residence required of or presented Veterinary Technology ment as to his/her length of residence in the state and, further, by the individual. However, the legal *These programs have limited enrollments. shall establish that his/her pres- residence of an individual whose par- ence or, if he/she is a dependent ent or parents are domiciled outside Generally, these programs admit one class child, the presence of his/her par- this state is not prima facie evidence each year, are limited to Florida residents, ent or parents in the state cur- of the individual’s legal residence if and allocate a specific number of spaces rently is, and during the requisite that individual has lived in this state to PHCC. Some colleges have rolling ad- 12-month qualifying period was, for five (5) consecutive years prior to missions. Information and special appli- for the purpose of maintaining a enrolling or reregistering at the insti- cation forms are available from PHCC bona fide domicile, in accordance tution of higher education at which advisors. Applications must be submitted with the provisions of Section residence status for tuition purposes to the Assistant Dean of Student Services 1009.21(2)(b), Florida Statutes. is sought. on one of PHCC’s campuses prior to the application deadline of the program for (b)However, with respect to a depen- (4) In making a domiciliary determina- the year admission is desired. PHCC will dent child living with an adult tion related to the classification of a forward applications from qualified stu- relative other than the child’s par- person as a resident or nonresident dents to the sponsoring college for final ent, such child may qualify as a for tuition purposes, the domicile of selection by that institution. resident for tuition purposes if the a married person, irrespective of sex, adult relative is a legal resident shall be determined, as in the case of an who has maintained legal resi- unmarried person, by reference to all dence in this state for at least 12 relevant evidence of domiciliary intent. months immediately prior to the For the purposes of this section:

www.phcc.edu Admission Process 26 (a) A person shall not be precluded (5) Any nonresident person, irrespective which the circumstances arose that from establishing or maintaining of sex, who marries a legal resident of culminated in the loss of resident tu- legal residence in this state and this state or marries a person who later ition status and shall continue for 12 subsequently qualifying or con- becomes a legal resident may, upon months. However, if the 12-month tinuing to qualify as a resident for becoming a legal resident of this state, grace period ends during a semester tuition purposes solely by reason accede to the benefit of the spouse’s or academic term for which such

PROCESS ADMISSION of marriage to a person domiciled immediately precedent duration as a former resident is enrolled, such grace outside this state, even when the legal resident for purposes of satisfy- period shall be extended to the end person’s spouse continues to be ing the 12-month duration require- of that semester or academic term. domiciled outside of this state, ment of this section. provided such person maintains (8) Any person who ceases to be enrolled his/her legal residence in this state. (6) A person shall not lose his/her resi- at or who graduates from an institu- dent status for tuition purposes solely tion of higher education while classi- (b) A person shall not be deemed to by reason of serving, or, if such per- fied as a resident for tuition purposes have established or maintained a son is a dependent child, by reason and who subsequently abandons his/ legal residence in this state and of his/her parent’s or parents’ serving, her domicile in this state shall be per- subsequently to have qualified or in the Armed Forces outside this state. mitted to reenroll at an institution of continued to qualify as a resident higher education in this state as a resi- for tuition purposes solely by rea- (7) A person who has been properly clas- dent for tuition purposes without the sified as a resident for tuition purposes son of marriage to a person do- necessity of meeting the 12-month miciled in this state. but who, while enrolled in an insti- duration requirement of this section tution of higher education in this if that person has reestablished his/ (c) In determining the domicile of a state, loses his/her resident tuition her domicile in this state within 12 married person, irrespective of sex, status because he/she or, if he/she is a months of such abandonment and the fact of the marriage and the dependent child, his/her parent or continuously maintains the reestab- place of domicile of such person’s parents establish domicile or legal lished domicile during the period of spouse shall be deemed relevant residence elsewhere shall continue to enrollment. The benefit of this sub- evidence to be considered in as- enjoy the in-state tuition rate for a section shall not be accorded more certaining domiciliary intent. statutory grace period, which period than once to any one person. shall be measured from the date on

2004–2005 Admission Process 27 (9) The following persons shall be classi- (g)Full-time employees of state agen- Tech Prep Consortium fied as residents for tuition purposes: cies or political subdivisions of the state when the student fees are PHCC, the District School Board of Pasco

ADMISSION

(a)Active duty members of the PROCESS paid by the state agency or politi- County, and the School Board of Armed Services of the United cal subdivision for the purpose of Hernando County are consortium part- States residing or stationed in this job-related law enforcement or ners in Tech Prep, a national movement state, their spouses and dependent corrections training. to prepare students for careers in emerg- children, and active members of ing technologies. High school students the Florida National Guard who (h) McKnight Doctoral Fellows and enrolled in Tech Prep programs of study qualify under SR 250.10 (7) and Finalists who are U.S. citizens. in Agribusiness, Business, Allied Health (8) for the tuition program. (i) United States citizens living out- and Nursing, or Industrial Technology can (b)Active duty members of the side the U.S. who are teaching at benefit from the partnership through dual Armed Services of the United a Department of Defense Depen- enrollment, credit bank, and articulation States and their spouses attending dent School or in an American In- agreements between the College and the a public community college or ternational School and who enroll school district. Generally, Tech Prep stu- university within 50 miles of the in a graduate-level education pro- dents at PHCC will have completed a high military establishment where they gram which leads to a Florida school program of study leading to an are stationed, if such military es- teaching certificate. Associate in Arts degree with an Agricul- tablishment is within a county ture emphasis or one of the following As- (j) Active duty members of the Ca- contiguous to Florida. sociate in Science or Associate in Applied nadian military residing or sta- Science degrees: Business Administration, (c) United States citizens living on the tioned in this state under the Computer Information System Analysis, Isthmus of Panama who have North American Air Defense Computer Programming and Analysis, completed 12 consecutive months (NORAD) agreement, and their Criminal Justice Technology, Dental Hy- of college work at the Florida State spouses and dependent children, giene, Drafting & Design Technology, University Panama Canal Branch, attending a public community Emergency Medical Services, Human Ser- and their spouses and dependent college or university within 50 vices, Internet Services Technology, Legal children. miles of the military establish- Assisting, Marketing Management, Net- ment where they are stationed. (d)Full-time instructional and ad- working Services Technology, Nursing, ministrative personnel employed (k) The State Board of Education Office Administration, Physical Therapist by state public schools, commu- shall by rule designate classifica- Assistant, or Radiography. nity colleges, and state institutions tions of students as residents or PHCC Tech Prep students may be eli- of higher education, as defined in nonresidents for tuition purposes gible for the annually renewable Florida Florida Statute 228.041, and their at public community colleges and Vocational Gold Seal Scholarship or spouses and dependent children. universities. scholarships awarded by the (e) Students from Latin America and If an applicant qualifies as a Florida resi- consortium’s Business and Industry Ad- the Caribbean who receive schol- dent, a residency affidavit must be sub- visory Council. Tech Prep students may arships from the federal or state mitted as part of the admission require- enter employment immediately after government. Any student classi- ments. Proof of guardianship is required graduation or complete the General fied pursuant to this paragraph when applicable. Education requirements for the Associ- shall attend, on a full-time basis, ate in Arts Degree and transfer to a uni- Application for changing Florida resident a Florida institution of higher versity. For more information on oppor- status must be made to the Records Office education. tunities at PHCC, see the Dean of on any campus. If application, including Workforce Programs or a PHCC aca- (f)Southern Regional Education all supporting materials, is made after the demic advisor. Board’s Academic Common Mar- last day of drop/add registration in a full ket graduate students attending term, it will not become effective until the Florida’s state universities. following term. A new affidavit must be filed with any application for readmission.

www.phcc.edu Admission Process 28 State Employee Fee Waivers State employees may enroll for up to six college-credit hours of courses per term As of January 7, 2003, employees of the on a space-available basis. “Space available” State of Florida are eligible for a waiver of is defined to be college-credit classes that tuition and fees for college-credit courses. are not full at the beginning of the second All other fees, including the application day of the identified “Drop/Add” period

PROCESS ADMISSION fee and laboratory fees will be charged. for the term or course. The following Only full-time employees within the ex- courses, however, are excluded from the ecutive, legislative, and judicial branches of State Employee Fee Waiver Program: state government are eligible for fee waivers. Persons employed by the state university sys- •All courses within the Limited Access tem, the community college system or local Health Programs school districts are not considered to be • All CISCO Academy courses employees of the State of Florida and are not eligible for fee waivers. • All Microsoft and Novell courses State employees will follow the established • Any other college-credit course taught admission and registration process, as de- by a third party scribed in the current Catalog/Student Handbook, for enrolling in college-credit courses. State employees will complete PHCC’s established registration process in person and complete the State of Florida form entitled “State Employee Tuition Waiver Program – Intent to Apply.” The State Employee Tuition Waiver Program – Intent to Apply form and the completed PHCC registration forms must be submitted to the Financial Aid Office at East Campus, North Campus, or West Cam- pus for approval and for the waiver of tuition and applicable fees. Fee waivers will not be approved for courses in which State employees enroll, pay fees and then drop on the second day of the identified “drop/ add” periods in order to try to “guarantee” an available space for themselves.

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All fees are subject to change based Repeated Courses COP 2120 $40 on implementation of FS 1009.23. COP 2220 $25 College Preparatory and College Credit Courses COP 2333 $25 Course Fees COP 2800 $25

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Fees for Registration are due according to course after the second attempt and col- DEH 1001L $62 FINANCIAL AID the dates published in the catalog/student lege credit students enrolling in the same DEH 1800L $124 REFUNDS handbook and schedule of classes. There- college credit course after the second at- DEH 2702L $45 after, fees are due by the end of the busi- tempt will be charged the full cost of in- DEH 2802L $124 ness day on which the student registers. struction. The full cost of instruction has Students who have not paid their fees are been determined to be equivalent to the DEH 2804L $124 dropped from their classes. Fees may be out-of-state (non-Florida resident) fees. DEH 2806L $124 paid by cash, check, Visa or MasterCard. Previous enrollments in college prepara- DES 1020L $45 Fees may be paid online through PHCC’s tory courses before Fall Term 1997 at DES 1100C $28 online registration system or at any of the PHCC will not apply in calculating stu- DES 1200C $62 college’s bookstores. dent fees. Previous enrollments in college- credit courses before Fall Term 1997 at EMS 1119C $55 The following schedule of fees is applicable PHCC will neither apply in calculating EMS 2620C $98 to all students, including those in an au- student fees nor in counting attempts of EMS 2622C $78 dit status: college-credit courses. EMS 2624C $76 College Credit* and College ETD 1000C $10 Preparatory Credit Laboratory Fees-Credit Courses ETD 1530 $25 Florida Resident** $ 54.81/credit hr. Course Letters and Numbers Fee ETD 2200C $15 Non-Florida Resident** $202.89/ BOT 1010C $28 credit hr. ETD 2320C $25 BSC 1007L $40 ETD 2350C $25 Technical Credit† BSC 1010L $30 ETD 2381 $25 ‡Florida Resident $51.06/credit hr. BSC 1011L $30 ETD 2540 $25 ‡Non-Florida Resident $203.90/ BSC 1085L $25 MCB 2010L $28 credit hr. BSC 1086L $25 MUN 1450 $20 * Includes advanced, professional, and CEN 2513 $30 MVK 1111A $20 post-secondary vocational (PSV) courses. CET 1178C $40 MVK 1111B $20 ** Includes a financial aid fee, a student CET 1600 $100 NUR 1008C $74 activities and services fee, a capital CET 1610 $100 NUR 1020C $74 improvement fee, and a technology fee. CET 2615 $100 NUR 1200C $74 † Includes post-secondary adult vocational CET 2620 $100 NUR 1211C $74 (PSAV) courses. CET 2750 $40 NUR 2060C $74 ‡ Includes a financial aid fee and a capital CGS 1000 $25 NUR 2261C $74 improvement fee. CGS 1100 $25 NUR 2276C $74 CGS 1565 $40 Continuing Education Fees NUR 2400C $74 CGS 2108 $25 NUR 2460C $74 Non-Credit Technical Supplemental CGS 2263 $25 NUR 2700C $74 Florida Resident‡ $3.68/clock hour CGS 2820 $25 OST 1100 $25 Lifelong Learning (CEL) varies/course CGS 2821 $40 OST 1110 $25 Workshops varies/workshop CGS 2827 $40 OST 1711 $25 ‡Includes a financial aid fee and a capital improvement fee. CHM 1025L $25 OST 1764 $25 CHM 2045L $34 OST 1811 $25 Adult Education• CHM 2046L $60 OST 2335 $25 Florida Resident $23.46/credit hr. CHM 2210C $25 OST 2401 $15 CHM 2211C $25 Non-Resident $94.19/credit hr. OST 2601 $25 • No fees assessed for students who do not CIS 1350 $25 OST 2621 $25 have a high school diploma or GED. CIS 2355 $25 OST 2852 $25 COP 1332 $25 PEL 1111 $60 www.phcc.edu Fees, Expenses and Refunds 30 PEL 1121 $70 HIM 0280 $25 NUR 2460C $56 PEL 1122 $70 HIM 0281 $25 NUR 2820 $56 PEL 1341 $10 MEA 0200 $20 All Applied Music Courses $90 PEL 1342 $10 OTA 0101 $25 Music Ensemble Courses $20 PEL 1346 $5 OTA 0609A $25 Application to PHCC $20 PEL 1441 $5 OTA 0611 $25 CLAST for Visitors from Private PEM 1171 $5 PMT 0106 $45 Institutions $50 PEM 1172 $5 PMT 0112 $45 Credit-by-Examination, PGY 1401C $20 PMT 0121 $55 PHCC College Credit Courses $30 per examination PGY 1410C $20 PMT 0122 $35 Criminal History Check PHY 1053L $25 PMT 0130 $3 (if required) $53

REFUNDS PHY 1054L $25 PMT 0131 $35 Diploma/Certificate $10 PHY 2048C $25 PMT 0134 $45 FEES, EXPENSES & Diploma/Certificate PHY 2049C $25 PMT 0135 $75 and Cap & Gown $35 RTE 1418L $59 PMT 0138 $35 Florida Real Estate Examination $7 RTE 1458L $15 PMT 0164 $35 Late Registration $20 RTE 1503L $79 PMT 0165 $25 Pay-for-print service 10 cents a copy RTE 1513C $33 PMT 0171 $15 Replacement of ID Card $10 RTE 1523L $23 PMT 0173 $35 NET Test $20 THE 2925A $25 PRN 0001C $54 Fire Fighting and Bunker Gear THE 2925B $25 PRN 0002C $54 Rental $150 PRN 0030C $54 Writing Validation (CLEP) $30 Laboratory Fees-Technical Credit PRN 0120C $54 CLEP Test Center Service Fee $15 Courses PRN 0204C $54 Senior Citizen Academy Club Fee $150 CJD 0104 $25 PRN 0205C $54 Internet Courses CJD 0254 $10 PRN 0500C $54 (except LIS 2004I=$15) $25 CJD 0704 $25 TV Courses $60 CJD 0705 $352 Special Additional Fees Library Lost Book/Damage Fee (Plus Cost of Replacement Book) $15 CJD 0723 $25 All special additional fees are normally CJD 0731 $20 non-refundable and non-transferable once Returned Check Service Fee $25 COS 0070 $10 paid by the student. Individual Professional COS 0301 $10 Correctional Officer Academy and Liability Insurance COS 0400 $10 Law Enforcement Academy For Programs COS 0590 $10 Listed Below $12.50 per year Criminal Justice Basic Abilities (August-July) COS 0644 $15 Test (CJBAT) Cosmetology COS 0700 $25 (Non-refundable) $40 Dental Assisting COS 0870 $15 College Prep Testing $5 Dental Hygiene COS 0920 $5 (Courses below) Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic ENC 0100, MAT 0024, REA 0002 CSP 0006 $20 Emergency Medical Technician FCELPT (Retakes) $5 CSP 0920 $30 Health Unit Coordinator CSP 0921 $20 PN/Nursing Courses Human Services CTS 0050 $25 $60 per course Medical Secretarial/Examining Room DEA 0744C $42 PRN 0001C Assistant DEA 0750C $42 PRN 0120C Nursing DEA 0751C $42 PRN 0204C Nursing Assistant DEA 0755C $60 RN/Nursing Courses Patient Care Technician DEA 0757C $42 $56 per course Phlebotomy FFP 0010 $50 NUR 1008C Practical Nursing FFP 0020 $80 NUR 1020C Radiography HCP 0741L $30 NUR 1200C Radiation Monitoring Badge $60 HIM 0031 $25 NUR 1211C Required for Radiography Courses RTE HIM 0032 $25 NUR 2261C 1000, RTE 1523 HIM 0033 $25 NUR 2400C 2004–2005 Fees, Expenses and Refunds 31 Payment and Financial Obligations deferments for mini-terms is due no later the student will not be able to register than 10 days prior to the end of class. The for future classes, will not receive his/ PHCC accepts cash and personal checks, student is responsible for the payment of her grades, will not have his/her tran- as well as Visa and MasterCard credit cards the deferment and will be subject to re- script released, and will not receive any for payment of tuition, fees, books and strictions and collection practices associ- diplomas or certificates he/she may other expenses. ated with delinquent student accounts. otherwise be entitled. If a check is returned by the College’s bank If an employer is paying for a student’s 4. A veteran, who is eligible for VA edu- for non-payment, the following actions tuition and fees through direct payment cation benefits, under provisions will occur: to the College, the student should take a within the Florida Statues, will be

AND SCHOLARSHIPS letter of authorization signed by the em- granted a 60 day deferment for tuition FEES, EXPENSES & 1. If classes have not started, the student FINANCIAL AID will be purged from his/her classes. ployer to the Financial Aid Office. PHCC and fees. A VA student is entitled to REFUNDS will not accept a letter of authorization this deferment only once during an 2. The student’s file will be placed in a that is contingent upon the student achiev- academic year. Since the VA benefits hold status. ing a passing grade, completing the course are paid directly to the student, the stu- If a student has had two personal checks or a letter that states that the employee dent is responsible for payment of this returned to the College by the bank due will be reimbursed for his/her fees. deferment to the College. to non-payment (NSF, account closed, Students at PHCC should know and un- 5. A student is responsible for adhering etc.), any subsequent payments to the derstand their responsibilities regarding to the College’s requirement for the College for tuition and fees, books and the payment of financial obligations. acceptance of personal checks and the other expenses must be made by cash, returned check policy. cashier’s check, money order, or credit The following is a summary of a student’s card. Any unpaid check which has not basic financial responsibilities: Title IV Federal Repayment been redeemed by the student is classified 1. A student is ultimately responsible for Guidelines as a delinquent financial obligation and the payment of his/her tuition, fees, will be handled as such. A service fee, in books, and any other expenses incurred Student’s receiving Federal Title IV Finan- accordance with state statutes, will be while attending PHCC, irrespective of cial Aid (PELL, SEOG, and Stafford charged on any returned check. any financial assistance provided by Loans) must attend classes through at least All financial obligations owed to PHCC parents, relatives or others. 60% of the term. Failure to do so may re- are to be paid when due. A delinquent stu- sult in the student being required to pay 2. A student may incur expenses such as back all or a portion of his/her Title IV dent account is sufficient cause to prevent tuition, fees, books, and other costs future registration for classes at the Col- Financial Aid funds to the federal govern- that are paid by a third part agreement, ment and/or to PHCC. This will result lege, issuance of a diploma or certificate (e.g., JEP, Department of Vocational to which the student may otherwise be in a delinquent student account and will Rehabilitation, Goodwill). Those ex- be processed accordingly. entitled, the release of transcripts to the penses must be authorized by the third student or a third party on the student’s party in advance of the student’s en- Delinquent Student Accounts behalf, and the release of grades for cur- rolling at PHCC. If a student incurs rent course work. charges not authorized by the third Outstanding balances owed to PHCC, Deferments will be granted up to 60 days party, then those expenses will be the which remain unpaid, may be referred to from the first day of classes, but not be- responsibility of the student. a collection agency. If this action should occur, the student may be responsible for yond 10 days before the end of the term 3. A student who owes money to the col- both the amounts owed the College and to which the fees apply. All deferments lege will have his/her academic and fi- any collection fees assessed by the collec- must be paid on the 61st day from the nancial records placed in a hold status tion agency. first day of classes in the term issued with until the amount due is paid in full. If the exception of mini-terms. Payment of a student’s record is placed on hold,

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College and Technical Credit 2. Illness, sickness, or accident of the stu- only course(s) in which the student is en- Courses dent of such a severity or of such a rolled is (are) canceled by the College. duration, as documented by a licensed A 100% refund of fees, not including any physician, that it would preclude a stu- For courses that start at a time other than special additional fees, will be granted for dent from being able to complete cur- the beginning of a regular term and for a course a student drops before the end of rent semester classes; which the drop/add dates are not speci- the designated drop/add period. The Busi- fied in the College calendar, the final re- ness Office will begin issuing refund 3. Mandatory military service, such as fund date shall be the end of the day on checks after the add/drop period. All re- necessitated by a declared national which 10% of the prescribed number of

REFUNDS funds to students will be reduced by or emergency, or authorized military call instructional hours in the course occurs.

FEES, EXPENSES & to action, which would preclude the applied to any outstanding balance owed The application fee will not be refunded student from being able to complete to the College. For classes that start on except when the only course(s) for which the current semester classes; dates other than the beginning of the regu- a student is registered is (are) cancelled by lar term, see an academic advisor in Stu- 4. Course/class cancellation by the College; the college. dent Services for the drop dates for these specific classes. 5. Cases of administrative or College error; Continuing Education/Non-Credit Refunds after the end of the drop/add 6. Other circumstances as may be ap- Courses period may be authorized, with sufficient proved by the President or a designee. A full refund will be given to a student documentation, as follows: Appeals based on the above exceptions who drops from any Non-Credit class be- 1. Death of the student, or the death of must be in writing and submitted to the fore the starting time of the first class an immediate family member of a stu- Dean of Students. meeting. No refund will be provided for dent (spouse or children), as docu- Exceptions to the 100% refund provision conferences, institutes, workshops, semi- mented by the student or his/her es- are subject to Federal regulation for Title nars, or special training programs after the tate, which prohibits the student’s abil- IV repayments. published starting date. ity to complete current semester classes; The fee for late registration shall not be refunded, except in instances in which the

Whom to Contact Question Office to Contact Questions concerning a student’s financial aid to include eligibility The Financial Aid Office of the student’s home campus for financial aid, disbursement dates, amount of aid available, eligibility for deferment of tuition and fees Questions concerning a student’s deferment not being paid by Pell The Financial Aid Office of the student’s home campus or by a student loan Questions concerning a student’s account not being paid by a third The PHCC Business Office party Deferment due dates The Financial Aid Office of the student’s home campus Verification of a student’s delinquent account The PHCC Business Office should be contacted if the account has not been sent to the collection agency. If the account has been sent to the collection agency, the student must contact the collection agency directly. To pay off a deferment All payments can be made at any of the three main campus bookstores by cash, check, money order, Visa or MasterCard. Payments may also be mailed to PHCC, Business Office, 10230 Ridge Rd, New Port Richey, FL 34654 To pay off an account which has been referred to the College’s Payment in full of an account that has been referred to PHCC’s collec- collection agency tion agency may be made at any of the College bookstores. However, partial payment of an account referred to PHCC’s collection agency must be made directly to the collection agency. Question concerning a dishonored check and its redemption The PHCC Business Office should be contacted if the account has not been sent to the collection agency. If the account has been sent to the collection agency, the student must contact the collection agency directly.

2004–2005 Fees, Expenses and Refunds 33 Bookstore Refunds The College Bookstore will accept textbook returns for refunds during registration, drop/add, and the week immediately following the end of the drop/add periods. Bookstore personnel cannot issue a refund if the textbook has been written in, is damaged in any way, or without the

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original cash register receipt. If the student FEES, EXPENSES &

has an outstanding balance owed to the FINANCIAL AID College, then any refund for books or sup- REFUNDS plies will be applied to or reduced by the outstanding balance owed to the College.

On-Line Non-Credit Courses A full refund will be issued to a student who drops from any on-line non-credit class prior to noon of the day before the start date of class. No refunds will be given after this time.

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What is Financial Aid? When Should a Student Apply? What are the Application Procedures? The purpose of financial aid is to help fill If a student thinks he/she may attend col- the gap between what it costs to attend lege this year, then the time to apply is The first thing a student must do is to have college and what the student can afford NOW. available the following financial records for to pay. It often takes several months to complete him/herself and his/her family: The student and his/her family have the the application process. Keep the follow- 1. 2003 U.S. Income Tax Record primary responsibility for financing his/ ing application dates in mind: her education. However, the Financial Aid 2. W-2 Forms and other records of Office at PHCC can assist by showing January 2, 2004 money earned in 2003 where the student may be able to obtain Application processing for 2004-2005 academic year begins 3. Records of non-taxable income such grants, loans, scholarships, and part-time as veterans, social security, and welfare employment and by showing the student April 1, 2004 benefits how to apply for this assistance. Priority Awarding for 2004-2005 begins. PHCC must receive the FAFSA analysis 4. Business, farms, investments and

FINANCIAL AID General Student Eligibility for from the processor by this date and the other asset records (excluding princi- & SCHOLARSHIPS Financial Aid student’s Financial Aid file must be com- pal residence) plete for the student to receive top con- The student will need the above informa- Students seeking financial assistance must sideration. Priority awarding includes the tion to complete the Free Application for meet minimum eligibility guidelines to following funds: Pell, Federal Supplemen- Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). When com- participate in federal and/or state finan- tal Educational Opportunity Grant pleting the application, it is recommended cial aid. Generally, students must have (FSEOG), Florida Student Assistance that the income information should not completed high school with a standard Grant (FSAG), and Federal Work Study be estimated. Verification of the informa- high school diploma or a GED, demon- (FWS). Files completed after April 1 will tion on the application may be requested strate financial need as evidenced by de- be considered in order of the date received, at a later date. termination of the Free Application for provided funds are available. Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form, and There are three different methods of ap- be enrolled in an eligible program of study. April 9, 2004 plying for Financial Aid: Initial deadline to apply for most PHCC Students seeking entry into a technical scholarships. •Students may complete the 2004-2005 credit program and who have not com- FAFSA or Renewal application on the pleted high school with a standard high October 27, 2004 Department of Education’s Web site school diploma or a GED may meet eligi- Deadline to apply for Stafford Loan for (www.fafsa.ed.gov) . bility requirements by showing “Ability to Fall Term ONLY. •Students may complete the 2004-2005 Benefit.” Ability to Benefit is determined March 11, 2005 FAFSA paper application and mail it by completion of the TABE test, Form 7 Deadline to apply for Stafford Loan for to the Federal Processing Center or or 8, Level A only, with current minimum Spring Term ONLY. attained score’s of grade 9 (reading), grade •Students may complete the 2004-2005 9 (math), and grade 8 (language). Mini- May 6, 2005 FAFSA Renewal paper application and mum grade scores are subject to change, Deadline to apply for Stafford Loan for mail it to the Federal Processing Cen- based on federal guidelines. No student is Summer Term ONLY. ter or eligible to receive financial aid via this June 1, 2005 Students are required to complete method unless the student has obtained Recommended last date to apply for Fed- the minimum scores before the start of only one of the methods above to eral Pell Grant for 2004-2005 school year apply for federal financial assistance. classes. in order to receive processed Student Aid Reports by June 30, 2005. Note: A student must submit the first student aid report (SAR) with the calculated expected family contribution (EFC) by June 30, 2005, or the student’s last day of attendance, which- ever comes first.

2004–2005 Financial Aid and Scholarships 35 The College’s Title IV Code How Much Will it Cost to Attend All fees are subject to change based Number is 010652. PHCC? on implementation of FS 240.035. In order to apply for financial aid at Allowances for costs exceeding tuition and PHCC, students must also complete the Cost of Attendance fees for specialized PHCC Programs, dis- following steps: The cost of attendance usually includes ability-related expenses (not provided by direct or indirect expenses as permitted by other agencies), and additional adjust- • Complete an Application for Admission. federal regulations such as: ments will be considered at the request of the student on a case-by-case basis. • Complete the FAFSA. Average tuition and fee charges for a full- time student based on the educational •If you have questions about the finan- How is Need for Financial Aid cial aid application process, please call objective (A.A./A.S./A.A.S. or approved the campus nearest your home. Technical Certificate). Determined? Students must reapply each year. Finan- Average books and supply expenses. A student’s financial need is determined cial aid awards are not renewed automati- according to statutory formulas from the Average room and board allowance (liv- federal government. It is a systematic way cally. The following dates apply to the ing expenses) based on whether or not the 2005-2006 academic year: of measuring a family’s ability to pay for student lives with parent(s). educational costs and determining how & SCHOLARSHIPS

FINANCIAL AID January 2, 2005 Reasonable miscellaneous expenses such much a student and his/her family can Application period begins as transportation and personal expenses contribute. The formula takes into ac- April 1, 2005 related to education. count family income, some assets, student Priority awarding deadline for financial aid income, family size, number in college, To determine need as in the example below: and various other factors. April 8, 2005 Initial deadline for most scholarships Example: $10,765 (budget) minus $2,000 The end result of the need analysis is the (EFC) = $8,765 (need) expected family contribution. The expected family contribution (EFC) is the The following figures are estimated ex- amount that a student can reasonably be penses based on the average costs of most expected to pay toward the cost of educa- credit programs at 15 credit hours per term tion. It measures the ability, not the will- for 2 semesters (9 months) using 2003- ingness, of the family to finance the 2004 data: student’s education. The amount of financial need is deter- Students Living Students Not Living mined by subtracting the expected family with Parents with Parents contribution from the cost of attendance.

Tuition & Fees $1,644.00* $1,644.00* How Does a Student Know Whether Books and Supplies 1,200.00 1,200.00 He/She Qualifies? Approximately 4-6 weeks after mailing the Personal/Misc. 1,571.00** 1,571.00** Free Application for Federal Student Aid Transportation 1,400.00 1,400.00 (FAFSA) to the processor, or 2-4 weeks after transmitting the FAFSA over the Room & Board 1,771.00 4,950.00 Internet (www.fafsa.ed.gov), the student will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR), $7,586.00 $10,765.00 or SAR Acknowledgement. The student should submit the SAR to the campus Fi- *Non-Florida Residents - add $4433.00 for Out-of-State Fees. nancial Aid Office, even if the SAR says **Includes allowances for Federal Family Education Loan Fees. he/she is not eligible to receive a Federal Pell grant, since the College may be able to offer the student other aid based on the information contained on the SAR. If any corrections are required to the SAR, the student should submit the SAR and the documentation to validate the changes needed to the Financial Aid Office. The Financial Aid Office will then transmit to the Federal Processing Center the appropriate adjustments on behalf of the student. Within 2-3 weeks, the student will receive an Acknowledgement Letter confirming the changes made to the SAR. At that point, the Financial Aid Office should www.phcc.edu Financial Aid and Scholarships 36 have received electronically the corrected How Will I Receive My Financial What If A Student Reduces His/Her SAR and will then begin completing and Aid? Course Load? preparing the file for awarding. Students will be awarded financial aid for A reduction in course load occurs when a If the student qualifies for financial aid, two semesters (i.e., fall and spring of each student either withdraws from a class(es) an award letter describing the types and year) unless otherwise noted. Therefore, or changes to audit after the drop/add amounts of aid is sent to the student pro- students will receive half of their awards period in a given semester. There are three vided that: disbursed in the fall semester and half in categories of withdraws/audits: the spring. Financial aid funds will be dis- • All required forms and documents Category 1 occurs when a student with- have formally been submitted. bursed as soon after each term’s drop/add date as possible. draws from or audits all classes and never • The student has been formally ac- attends any class. Awards in this category cepted for admission to the college as When Is Financial Aid Received? will be cancelled to reflect nonattendance a degree/certificate seeking student. and zero funding. The student will be in A student may use his/her grant/scholar- institutional overpayment of funds re- • The student enrolls in an eligible pro- ship award(s) to pay for registration of ceived. gram leading to a degree or certificate. classes and purchase books for the term, Students must be enrolled in a certifi- Category 2 occurs when a student with- if the amount of the award is applicable cate program that is at least 16 techni- draws from or audits a class (or classes) to such costs. At the end of registration, cal credit hours in length for it to and attends at least one class meeting. any funds owed to the college for such qualify as an eligible program of study. Awards in this category will not be reduced costs will be deducted from the student except when a student withdraws from or FINANCIAL AID •Students must enroll in courses toward award(s) for the term. Once these deduc- & SCHOLARSHIPS audits all classes prior to completing 60% their program of study. tions have been made by the Business of the semester. (Classes audited during Office, the balance of the grant award(s) •Except as otherwise noted, the student registration including the drop/add period will be paid to the student as soon as pos- will not be paid for by financial aid.) enrolls for at least 6 hours per semester. sible after drop/add. • The student is neither in default on a Category 3 occurs when a student with- A student receiving a federal loan will be draws from, audits or stops attending all student loan nor owes a refund on a mailed his/her check after he/she has reg- grant. classes prior to completing more than 60% istered, paid fees, and has started attend- of the semester at PHCC. A proportional • The student makes satisfactory aca- ing class(es) for the session. Delays in dis- amount of the Federal Title IV funds re- demic progress. tributing checks may occur due to the large ceived may require repayment. This pro- number being processed. However, PHCC • The student meets the U.S. citizenship cedure is referred to as “Title IV Repay- personnel will process the checks as rap- ment” which is a federal U.S. Department and the Selective Service registration idly as possible. A student in the first year requirements. of Education Regulation. The same repay- of his/her program of study cannot receive ment calculation would apply to students •The student needs to submit to the the initial disbursement of his/her first receiving all “F” grades who do not com- Admissions and Student Records Of- loan until 30 days after the first day of plete 60% of the semester. fice an official transcript of his/her high classes in the term to which the initial dis- school diploma for the AA, AS or AAS bursement applies (a federally-mandated A late applicant who submits the neces- degree programs or received a passing delay). sary documents, e.g., the Student Aid Re- port for the Federal Pell Grant, after the score on all sections of the TABE Test Work-Study funds will be paid bi-weekly for Technical Credit Programs. Pass- first class day of the semester will be pro- (based upon hours worked) at the federal cessed based on the enrollment status at ing scores for F.A. are minimum grade minimum wage rate. level score of 9 (reading), 9 (mathemat- the time these documents are received by the College. ics) and 8 (language) with Level A Ver- What are the College’s Standards of sion 7 or 8. Academic Progress for Financial What Is The College’s Refund • The student must have a valid Social Aid? Policy? Security number. Students should understand how the col- It is the responsibility of the student to A student receiving a Federal Student lege determines whether satisfactory aca- review the college’s refund policies and be Loan(s) must participate in or receive Loan demic progress is being attained and the aware of the steps necessary to receive a Entrance Counseling before receiving a consequences of unsatisfactory progress. refund (See Refund Policy). Federal Stafford Loan. Students must par- See Standards of Financial Aid Progress in

ticipate in or receive Loan Exit Counsel- the Academic Policies Section. ing prior to graduation or due to a change in enrollment (i.e., less than half time).

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Note: The provisions of the following Selection of Recipients: 3. Has been a resident of Florida for at programs are subject to change as actions are Selection is based upon student’s eligibil- least 12 consecutive months. taken by the President, Congress, and/or the ity as determined by the information pro- 4. Demonstrates financial need as defined Florida Legislature. vided on the SAR. by the state. Grants and scholarships are considered Determination of Awards: gift-aid. Financial aid awarded in the form Awards are based upon the following cri- 5. Transfer students must have a 2.0 CGPA. of grants and scholarships does not have teria: to be repaid. Grants are generally awarded to students with financial need. Scholar- 1. The Expected Family Contribution on Florida Student Assistance Grant the SAR. ships are usually awarded to students based (FSAG) on skills and academic attainment. 2. The Student’s Cost of Attendance. & SCHOLARSHIPS FSAG awards are available to eligible FINANCIAL AID Florida residents who demonstrate finan- Federal Pell Grant 3. The Student’s Enrollment for the semester. (Students must enroll in cial need and who wish to attend a Florida This is the largest of the government’s stu- courses toward their program of study). college. dent aid programs and is the starting point Criteria for Continued Eligibility: How to Apply: for most students seeking financial aid. Awards for the 2003-2004 academic year will 1. Continued satisfaction of eligibility 1. Complete the Free Application for depend on the level of program funding. requirements. Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). How To Apply: 2. Reapply each year. 2. Insure that college name and code Forms are available in each campus Finan- number are correct. cial Aid Office. Students should: Federal Supplemental Educational 3. Apply during the application period: 1. Complete the Free Application for Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) January 2 to April 1, 2004. Federal Student Aid and mail to the FSEOG is a campus-based program be- Eligibility: processor or complete the FAFSA on cause it is administered directly by the Fi- A student is eligible if he/she: the Internet. nancial Aid Office at the College. Unlike 1. Is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. 2. Return the Student Aid Report (SAR), the Federal Pell Grant Program, which which is sent from the federal processor, provides funds to every eligible student, 2. Enrolls for a minimum of 6 credit to the campus Financial Aid Office. the College receives a certain amount of hours per semester in an eligible A.A., funds for the program each year. Priority A.S. or A.A.S. degree program. 3. Application Period: January 2, 2004- is given to early applicants with excep- June 30, 2005 tional financial need, with the lowest Ex- 3. Has been a resident of Florida for at least 12 consecutive months. Note: Priority awarding deadline pected Family Contributions (EFCs), and date is April 1, 2004. to students who receive Federal Pell 4. Demonstrates financial need as defined Grants. There is no guarantee every eli- by the state. Eligibility gible student will be able to receive the A student is eligible if he/she: grant since fund availability is limited. 5. Transfer students must have a 2.0 CGPA. 1. Is admitted to the college as a regular How to Apply: student. Criteria for Continuing Eligibility: 1. Complete the Free Application for 2. Enrolls in an eligible degree or certifi- Federal Student Aid and mail to pro- 1. Must maintain 2.0 CGPA. cate program. cessor or complete the FAFSA on the 2. Must complete 12 credit hours for each 3. Is a U.S. citizen, national or perma- Internet. semester, For full-time AWD. nent resident, and has met selective 2. Insure that the college name and code 3. Must complete hours attempted for service registration requirements. are correct. less than full-time AWD. 4. Is making satisfactory academic 3. Meet the priority deadline: April 1, 4. Eligibility is determined at the end of progress. 2004 the spring semester. 5. Is neither in default nor overpayment Eligibility: 5. Credit hours earned the previous sum- on student loans or other aid. A student is eligible if he/she: mer can be counted toward the total 6. Has financial need based on the fed- 1. Is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. number of credit hours required. eral need analysis. 2. Enrolls for a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester in an eligible A.A., A.S. or A.A.S. degree program. www.phcc.edu Financial Aid and Scholarships 38 Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) 3. The student and the supervisor will Deferments are only available to students establish a schedule which is satisfac- whose financial aid is delayed due to cir- The BIA provides benefits for people who tory to both parties. cumstances beyond their control. Defer- are at least one quarter American Indian, ments cannot be granted because a stu- Eskimo, or Aleutian, and who are in tribes 4. The student is expected to work sched- dent applied late for financial assistance. served by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and uled hours. who have financial need. Contact the ap- 5. To reduce the workload, the student Child Care Assistance propriate tribal council for details and must notify the supervisor and the application forms. campus financial aid advisor. Students who need assistance with child care expenses may find that the College is Federal Work Study Program 6. A student may not work more than 15 able to help them offset these costs. Each (FWSP) hours per week without prior approval year the State of Florida provides PHCC from the Financial Aid Director. with limited funds for this type of expense. Part-time employment may be awarded to 7. A student must maintain a satisfactory These funds for child care are not awarded a student with financial need as part of standard of job performance. automatically, have eligibility require- his/her financial aid award. This type of ments, and require documentation of ex- aid is classified as “self-help.” The student 8. A student must maintain satisfactory penses. Funds are given on a first-come, must earn the funds he/she receives academic progress. first serve basis, contingent on the avail- through this program. Priority is given to ability of state funds. Students who need 9. A student must remain enrolled in at continuing students who had Federal help with child care expenses are encour- least 6 credit hours during the semes- Work Study awarded the previous year. aged to contact the Financial Aid Office. ter for which he/she receives a work

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& SCHOLARSHIPS How to Apply: study award. PHCC also has a federal grant, the Child Care Access Means Parents in Schools 1. Application procedures are the same as (CCAMPIS) grant. This grant will help those for the Supplemental Grant Student Assistant Work Program defray the cost of child care for qualified, (FSEOG). (SAWP) needy students who enroll their children 2. Students may inquire to the campus This is an institutional work program that in the child care center on the West Cam- Financial Aid Office about available enables a limited number of students to pus. Information is available on the PHCC FWSP positions. Students will com- work part-time on-campus. Special skills website or by calling the Office of the Vice plete additional employment docu- are usually required. Students are selected President at extension 3435. ments once hired. based upon their qualifications for job openings. Hours worked per week are es- Federal Family Education Loans Eligibility: tablished by the Vice President and the A student is eligible if he/she: assigned department. Financial aid awards in the form of loans must be repaid. For this reason, loans are 1. Is admitted to the college as a regular How to Apply: student. considered to be “self-help” forms of as- 1. Students may inquire to any campus sistance. Federal loans are not awarded 2. Enrolls in an eligible degree or certifi- Financial Aid Office about available automatically but must be requested by cate program for at least 6 credit hours Student Assistant positions. students each academic year. toward the program of study. 2. Students will complete additional em- Federal Stafford Loans 3. Is a U.S. citizen, national or perma- ployment documents once hired. nent resident, and has met Selective The Federal Subsidized and Unsubsidized Service registration requirements. Eligibility: Stafford Loans are low-interest loans made A student is eligible if he/she enrolls for at 4. Has financial need. by participating lenders to help pay for a least 6 credit hours per semester. Students college education. 5. Is maintaining satisfactory academic must reapply each year for a position. progress. •Subsidized loan: A need-based loan in Deferment of Fees which interest is paid by the federal 6. Is neither in default nor overpayment government during the in-school on previous aid received. Eligible students who are enrolled at least grace, and deferment periods. half-time in classes toward their program 7. Renewal placements are contingent of study may request a deferment of regis- •Unsubsidized loan: A non-need-based upon reapplying for Federal Financial tration fees (excluding application and late loan on which interest is not paid by the Assistance. registration fees) and deferment of neces- federal government. Borrowers are re- Conditions and Terms: sary books, if the Financial Aid Office has sponsible for interest on all unsubsidized received preliminary information indicat- loans from the date the loan is disbursed. 1. If a student is awarded work-study, he/ ing they are eligible for state and/or fed- Interest may be capitalized. she should contact the Financial Aid eral aid. Federal student loans must also Office on his/her home campus for job be approved by the guarantee agency. De- information. ferments will be granted for up to 60 days 2. The student will be paid bi-weekly at from the first day of classes, but not be- the federal minimum wage rate. yond 10 days before the end of the term to which the fees apply. 2004–2005 Financial Aid and Scholarships 39 How to Apply: Determination of Maximum Academic Year Awards: Forms are available at each campus finan- Remedial coursework does not count toward grade progressing – only successful completed cial aid office. classes will count toward grade progression. 1. Complete the Free Application for Fed- Type of Student Subsidized Unsubsidized eral Student Aid (FAFSA). Loan Loan 2. Complete a Loan Request Statement INDEPENDENT STUDENTS (LRS). 0-29 successfully 3. If a student is borrowing at PHCC completed credits/hours $2625* $4000* for the first time, the student must within your program of study complete an Entrance Loan Interview. 30 or more successfully 4. PHCC participates in Electronic completed credits/hours $3500* $4000* Funds Transfer (EFT) with several within your program of study lenders (banks). Student Loan funds

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are received from each lender on an Combined Subsidized FINANCIAL AID ongoing basis, once the loans are guar- and Unsubsidized Stafford Loans anteed. While EFT may expedite the DEPENDENT STUDENTS loan process, students should not rely on these funds until the monies are 0-29 successfully actually processed and received by the completed credits/hours $2625* student. within your program of study Eligibility: 30 or more successfully A student is eligible if he/she: completed credits/hours $3500* within your program of study 1. Enrolls for at least 6 credit hours toward the program of study per semes- *federal parameters ter. Aggregate lending limits have been established as follows:

2. Enrolls in an eligible degree or certifi- INDEPENDENT STUDENT cate program of study. Subsidized $6,125 3. Is a U.S. citizen, national or permanent resident. Unsubsidized $8,000 4. Is neither in default nor overpayment Total $14,125 of other aid received. DEPENDENT STUDENT 5. Must have a minimum of 2.0 CGPA Subsidized and completion ratio of 67% and not and/or Unsubsidized $6,125 have exceeded 150% of the credit hours in his/her program of study. Total $6,125 6. Have not exceeded the aggregate loan limits established by PHCC. These include outstanding loans received As authorized by section Selection of Recipients: prior to attending PHCC. 682.603(c)34C.F.R., the College Recipients are approved by the lending 7. Meets eligibility requirements of the reserves the right to deny or reduce institutions based on eligibility criteria lender. a loan requested by a student. submitted by the school. 8. Has an official high school diploma or Note: For delivery of loan proceeds for Terms of the Loan: a GED on file with the Admissions and summer, a student must enroll for six Student Records Office or passing credit hours for Terms IIIA and IV com- 1. Repayments of the Stafford Loan be- TABE scores. bined or, for six credit hours in Term III. gin six months after a student with- Additional borrowing may be granted, draws, graduates, or drops below half- based on an appeal to the Director of Fi- time status. nancial Aid, which supports an extenuating personal or educational situation 2. The current rate for new borrowers is wherein additional borrowing is justified. variable, not to exceed 8.25%. Specific interest rate information will be provided by the lender. 3. Maximum repayment time is 10 years from the start of the repayment period. www.phcc.edu Financial Aid and Scholarships 40

Sample Repayment Schedule Loan Amount # of Payments 6% 7% 8% 9%

Amount of Payments $2,625 60 $51 $52 $53 $54 $3,500 75 $56 $58 $59 $61 $5,000 120 $56 $59 $61 $64 $8,500 120 $94 $99 $103 $108 $10,000 120 $112 $117 $122 $127 $15,000 120 $167 $175 $182 $191

Federal Plus Loans Eligibility: Determination of Awards: A student’s parent is eligible if the student: A dependent student’s parents may bor- The term “PLUS” refers to the Federal row an amount not to exceed the total cost 1. Enrolls for at least 6 credit hours to- FINANCIAL AID Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students. of education less other aid received, in-

& SCHOLARSHIPS These loans are available for parents of ward the program of study per semes- cluding the Federal Stafford Loan. dependent students. ter. Selection of Recipients: How To Apply: 2. Enrolls in an eligible degree or certifi- Recipients are selected by the lending in- Forms are available from participating cate program of study. stitution based on credit history and in- lending institutions. 3. Is a U.S. citizen, national or perma- formation provided by the school. 1. Complete the FAFSA. nent resident. Terms of the Loan: 2. Complete the appropriate loan appli- 4. Is neither in default nor overpayment 1. Repayment of the parent loan begins of other aid received. cation and submit it to the Financial 60 days after the disbursement date. Aid Office. 5. Is in good academic standing. 2. The current interest rate is variable, not 3. Parents must reapply each year. 6. Meets eligibility requirements of the to exceed 9%, and begins to accrue at lender. the time of disbursement. 7. Has an official high school diploma or a GED or passing TABE scores on file with the Admissions Office.

Florida Bright Futures Program

The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship is 2. The Florida Merit Scholarship and The 2. High school students are also required a State of Florida lottery-funded program Florida Vocational Gold Seal Award to complete a Student Authorization to reward Florida high school graduates programs pay for 75% of tuition costs. Form and return it to their high school who demonstrate high academic achieve- No books, supplies or college prepara- guidance counselors. ment and enroll in eligible Florida tory classes are paid by the Florida 3. Upon graduation, high school gradu- postsecondary institutions. Florida Bright Merit and Vocational Gold Seal schol- Futures Scholarships consist of three dif- arships. ates are sent tentative award letters ferent programs: from the Florida Department of Edu- How to Apply and Selection of cation (FDOE). Students are to main- 1. The Florida Academic Scholars pro- Students: tain all notifications received from the gram pays for 100% of tuition costs New Students: FDOE in case the documents are and up to $300 for books and supplies. needed by PHCC’s Financial Aid Of- 1. High school seniors are selected to re- No college preparatory classes are paid fice to activate the scholarship award. by the Florida Academic Scholars ceive one of the scholarships based Renewal Students: Scholarship. upon SAT or ACT test scores, cumu- Students who have met the renewal crite- lative weighted high school grade-point ria will automatically have the scholarship average, and successful completion of reinstated for the subsequent academic specific high school courses. year.

2004–2005 Financial Aid and Scholarships 41 Eligibility: 6. Not have been found guilty of, or pled 3. Florida Vocational Gold Seal and All Students: nolo contendere to a felony charge. Florida Merit Scholarship programs require a 2.75 cumulative grade-point 7. Activate the award within three years 1. Be a U.S. citizen, national or perma- average. nent resident. of graduation. Additional Information: 2. Be a Florida resident. 8. Additional requirements may be in- All Students: stated by the Florida Department of 3. Earn a high school diploma or its Education. Check with your advisor. 1. Contact the Florida Department of equivalent. Education at: Criteria For Continued Eligibility: 4. Enroll in an eligible degree or certificate Renewal Students: Internet address: program (Florida Academic Scholars. [email protected] Must be enrolled in a degree program ). 1. Complete 6 credit hours for one-term Telephone: 1-888-827-2004 enrollment and 12 credit hours for 5. Enroll for at least 6 credit hours per two-term enrollment. 2. Contact the nearest PHCC Financial term and not to exceed 45 credit hours Aid Office. annually. Repeat and remedial classes 2. Florida Academic Scholars require a

3.0 cumulative grade-point average. & SCHOLARSHIPS

not eligible. FINANCIAL AID

www.phcc.edu Financial Aid and Scholarships 42 Scholarships

Scholarships are institutional and private Agreement (SVA-2) which is processed by within 15 working days of its receipt funds awarded to students based on fac- the Campus Veterans Advisor. in the Financial Aid Office. tors such as grades, talent, or competition. The deferment starts with the first day of 3. In the event the student is dissatisfied Private scholarships are forms of financial classes and is good for 60 days. If the ses- with the decision of the Director of assistance provided by businesses, clubs, sion is for less than 60 days, the deferment Financial Aid, the student may submit organizations, agencies, private donors, shall be limited to 10 days prior to the a written request for a review to the and others. Scholarship information can last day of the term. An exception will be Dean of Student Services. be found under numerous headings in li- made for a veteran who enrolls in Term braries, usually in the reference section; in IIIA and Term IV. In this case, the 60-day 4. Upon the receipt of the request for review by the Dean of Student Services, the campus Financial Aid Office; and deferment will extend into Term IV. Vet- through electronic Internet services. erans receiving continued benefits, or who he/she shall review the matter as soon have their benefits suspended, are NOT as possible and shall receive testimony and/or evidence from the student, wit- PHCC Scholarships eligible for deferments. ness, and/or any other sources of rel- The College awards scholarships to stu- Veterans who fail to meet their financial evant information. obligations will have a hold placed on their FINANCIAL AID dents who have demonstrated scholastic

& SCHOLARSHIPS 5. The Dean of Student Services shall records and will not be allowed to re-reg- achievement. Awards are made to Pasco carefully and thoroughly consider all and Hernando county public high school ister or receive transcripts until such time as any deferment is paid. (Refer to PHCC of the relevant information and testi- students finishing in the top 10% of their mony available to him/her and then Board of Trustees Rule 6Hx19-6.08.) graduating class each year who plan to at- shall issue findings on the matter. The tend PHCC. PHCC offers other forms of Tutorial assistance is available for veter- findings shall be placed in written form financial assistance in the areas of special ans who have a deficiency in one or more and shall be forwarded to the student artistic achievement, academic endeavors, subjects and can be paid for by the VA. and to the President. The President, or athletic ability and/or participation in The Campus Veterans Advisor is the his/her designee, shall take final action College-related activities. The College also student’s link to VA. He/she can furnish on the matter based upon the findings offers scholarships based on determined additional information about VA proof the Dean of Student Services. financial need, on a limited basis. For more grams and procedures. Veteran students information, contact the Financial Aid or should consult with the Campus Veterans Financial Aid Rights Student Services Office on any campus. Advisor prior to selecting, dropping/add- and Responsibilities ing, withdrawing, or auditing any class. Veteran’s Benefits All of these actions affect benefits. It is the Students - You Have the Right to All degree programs and many certificate students responsibility to inquire concern- Ask a School: ing all VA rules and regulations and to and diploma programs at the college are • What financial assistance is available, report any changes in status which affects approved for education and training un- including information on all federal, his/her benefits. der the various U.S. Department of Vet- state, and institutional financial aid erans Affairs (VA) programs. Even though programs. these programs are approved it is the re- Financial Aid Grievance Process sponsibility of the veteran student to ap- The procedures for the financial aid griev- • What the deadlines are for submitting ply for benefits. The VA will not pay ben- ance process, other than those that per- applications for each of the financial efits for classes outside of the student’s tain to insufficient academic progress, are aid programs available. program of study. See the Campus Veter- listed below. (Appeals relating to insuffi- •What is the cost of attending, and what ans Advisor for assistance with your ini- cient academic progress are processed ac- are the policies regarding refunds for tial application and any changes in your cording to the procedures contained in students who drop out. program and to initiate enrollment certi- Board Rule 6Hxl9-6.09.) fication to the VA. • What criteria are used to select finan- 1. Students should first attempt to resolve cial aid recipients. The VA pays most entitlements directly a financial aid grievance locally to the student. In turn, the student must through discussion with a campus Fi- •How financial need is determined. pay for tuition, fees, books, and supplies. nancial Aid advisor. If the grievance This process includes how expenses A veteran who is eligible to receive ben- can not be settled at the campus-level, (i.e., for tuition and fees, room and efits under Chapter 30, 32, 34, 35, or the student may appeal, in writing, to board, travel, books and supplies, per- Chapter 1606, is entitled to one deferment the Director of Financial Aid. sonal and miscellaneous costs) impact your budget. each academic year for payment of tuition 2. The student will be required to sub- only. Deferments are not available for mit a written statement regarding the • What resources (e.g., parental contri- other fees, books, and supplies. Each vet- nature of the appeal to the Director of bution, other financial aid, your assets) eran who receives a deferment shall first Financial Aid. The Director of Finan- are considered in the calculation of complete a Veterans Deferred Payment cial Aid shall respond to the appeal your need. 2004–2005 Financial Aid and Scholarships 43 •To explain how much of your finan- Students - You Have a •Accept responsibility for all agreements cial need, as determined by the insti- Responsibility to: you sign. tution, has been met. •Review and consider all information •If you have a Stafford loan, notify the •To explain the various programs in about a school’s program before you lender immediately of changes in your your student aid package. If you be- enroll. name, address, or school status. lieve you have been treated unfairly, •Pay special attention to your applica- •Perform in a satisfactory manner the you may request reconsideration of the award which was made to you. tion for student financial aid, complete work that is agreed upon in accepting it accurately, and submit it on time to a Federal Work-Study award. •What portion of the financial aid you the right place. Errors can delay your • Know and comply with the deadlines receive must be repaid and what por- receiving financial aid. Intentional tion is grant aid. If the aid is a loan, misreporting of information on appli- for application or reapplication for aid. you have the right to know the inter- cation forms for federal financial aid (You must reapply each year.) est rate, the total amount that must be is a violation of law and is considered • Know and comply with your school’s repaid, the payback procedures, the a criminal offense subject to penalties refund procedures. length of time allowed to repay the under the U.S. Criminal Code.

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loan, and when repayment is to begin. FINANCIAL AID •Return all additional documentation, financial aid you receive from sources •How the school determines whether verification, corrections, and/or new other than the college as soon as you you are making satisfactory progress, information requested by either the receive it. and what happens if you are not. financial aid office or the agency to which you submitted your application. • Know the schedule for the disbursement of your award(s. •Read and understand all forms that you are asked to sign, and keep copies of •Notify the Financial Aid Office imme- them. diately of changes in name, address, or enrollment.

www.phcc.edu Student Services & Advising 44 Student Services & Advising

Advising (Including Computer- classes, adding and dropping courses, col- Registration Process Assisted Advising) lege withdrawal requirements, how to take tests, and a general overview of academic Before students can register for credit Advisors are available to assist students and policies and procedures. At orientation, courses, they must be admitted to the prospective students with academic, career, students have the opportunity to ask ques- College. Additionally, students who are or personal matters on a walk-in or ap- tions and to get answers. An orientation pursuing a degree, a diploma, or certifi- pointment basis. These services are avail- via a CD is being developed. cate must have declared a major either on able on campus each weekday, and eve- their application form or through a pro- nings by appointment and at other dis- Career Center - Testing, Career gram declaration form so that they may trict locations upon arrangement. Students Assessment, and Job Placement register for the appropriate courses for with disabilities may also schedule an ap- their specified program of study. These pointment with the Coordinator of Dis- The Career Assessment, Testing, and forms are available in the Student Services abilities Services. Placement Center at the West Campus in Office. New Port Richey assists current and The Computer Assisted Advising Program After submitting a PHCC application, former PHCC students with planning new students should: (CAAP) is a program that matches a careers, finding employment, completing student’s academic history against a spe- the required Florida College Entry-Level 1. Schedule an orientation appointment. cific PHCC major program for a speci- Placement Test (FCELPT) for academic 2. Schedule a Florida College Entry-Level fied catalog year to determine which course placement and taking other re- Placement Test (FCELPT) or TABE test- course requirements have been met and quired examinations for programs. The ing appointment (if not previously tested which are still unmet. Students may re- Center provides computerized career as- or if test scores are more than two years quest a copy of the CAAP, from an advi- sessment enabling students to learn more

& ADVISING old from date of college admission). sor. The State of Florida has implemented about their aptitudes, interests, values, and a similar system for all degrees and majors STUDENT SERVICES personalities to assist them in making in- 3. Make an appointment to speak to an within Florida’s postsecondary educational formed decisions about potential career academic advisor to discuss educa- institutions. Students are encouraged to choices. Other services include: student tional objectives and establish an edu- see their advisor before registration begins internships; student job-shadowing; infor- cational plan. each term to obtain the maximum ben- mation about local, in-state, and out-of- efit from the advising opportunities. state job openings via a job board and 4. Complete a registration form indicat- Internet EConnect listings; resume writing all the sections of classes that are Orientation ing critiques; career research; interviewing required or that they wish to take for the term. All students who wish to register for techniques; labor market trends; and courses at PHCC for the first time and CHOICES (computerized career assis- 5. Have the course information placed are seeking either a degree, a diploma, or tance). The computerized Florida College into the College records by registering a technical certificate must schedule an Entry-Level Placement Test (FCELPT) in any Student Services Office. Infor- appointment for an orientation session. and TABE tests are administered daily (on mation about the amount of fees due Students should make an appointment by a walk-in basis). Normal office hours are and the deadline for fee payment will contacting the Student Services Office at 8:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m., Monday-Thursday be detailed on the completed registra- the campus of their choice. Orientation and 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Friday. Limited tion form. sessions. Appointments are available dur- services are available at the North and East campuses. 6. Pay the required tuition and fees by ing day and evening hours. Advising ap- the published deadline. Fees may be pointments are made following the orien- Florida Academic Counseling and paid online using PHCC’s online reg- tation. Early advisement and registration istration and payment system. help ensure the best selection of courses. Tracking for Students (FACTS) Although only new students are required 7. Purchase the required books and to attend orientation, it is strongly recom- The State of Florida, working in conjunc- supplies. mended that students returning after a tion with all public colleges in Florida, has 8. Attend classes regularly. year or more absence from PHCC attend established a state-wide advising network the orientation session also. Early advise- that will assist students with information Continuing students should meet with an ment and registration help ensure the best about the different majors at each school; academic advisor regularly to ensure that selection of sections of courses. After ad- the requirements for graduation for each they are continuing on the right path to- visement, students who are in good aca- major at each school; and, eventually, in- ward completing their educational plan. demic standing with PHCC may use the formation about admissions requirements online registration system to add classes, and financial aid will be available via Students are encouraged to complete the drop classes, pay course fees, make name FACTS. Students are encouraged to visit advising appointment as early as possible changes, and update addresses. During this site (www.facts.org) regularly to re- and to adhere to the dates published in orientation, students will be given impor- view added features that may provide help- the current College Catalog/Student tant information about registering for ful information. Handbook, published annually, and in the 2004–2005 Student Services & Advising 45 Schedule of Classes, published for the C. The appropriate official will input the D. Return the signed form to the Student term. Almost all students, except for first- information into the College record, Services Office to be input into the time students and students on any type of adding the course to the student’s College record. academic probation, are eligible to select schedule. The College employee will Students are cautioned that withdrawing classes appropriate for their program on return the registration form to the stu- from a course may have future financial their own. Students who choose to be self- dent for his or her information. The consequences or may affect their eligibil- advised may use the “Express Registration” form will contain the amount of any ity or continued receipt of financial aid. process and register on the campus or reg- additional fees due and the deadline All students receiving financial aid are ister using the online process. However, to pay the additional fees. If the online strongly encouraged to speak with a Fi- students are cautioned that they are re- registration system is being used, all nancial Aid Office representative BE- sponsible for all class schedule choices. data are input by the student. If the FORE withdrawing from a class. Students with questions and VA students, student is a financial aid student and for whom the program of study is closely no fee is shown, then the fees were paid Students who withdraw from a course do monitored, are encouraged NOT to use by financial aid. If a fee continues to not receive a refund of course fees. Also, the Express Registration process. These be indicated, then the financial aid stu- students must comply with the applicable students should always use the assistance dent should contact the Financial Aid published withdrawal dates for each term. of an academic advisor for registration. Office immediately or be prepared to See the College Calendar in the front of pay the fee. Students may register and pay for classes at this Catalog/Student Handbook or the appropriate Schedule of Classes for spe- the East (Dade City), West (New Port D. Pay by the published deadline. Richey) or North (Brooksville) campus or cific deadlines. eligible students may register and pay fees To Drop a Class: online. The payment of fees also may be To Audit a Course: A. Complete a Registration Form (SAR- STUDENT SERVICES made by mail. Payment of course fees may Students who wish to audit a course may 5), indicating the course prefix, course & ADVISING be deferred until the published purge dead- do so at the time they register each term number, and section number for the line (early registration fees due date) for each or before the end of the “Withdrawal” appropriate class. semester. These deadlines can be found at period each term. The course fees for an the beginning of the current College Cata- B. Take the completed registration form audited class are the same as the fees for log/Student Handbook or in the current to an advisor or an Express Registra- taking the course for college credit. Stu- Schedule of Classes. Students who do not tion clerk. Students using the online dents who register for “audit” classes dur- pay for classes will be dropped from those registration system may drop a course ing the registration period, including the classes and will be required to re-register. without completing a SAR-5. drop/add period, will not have these “audit” classes paid for by Financial Aid. The beginning and ending dates for reg- C. The PHCC official will input the infor- istration are published in the College Cal- mation into the College records and Students who are required to complete endar. Students who register for televi- eliminate the course from the student’s college-preparatory courses are not permit- sion courses should check their course schedule. Also, the official will return the ted to audit college preparatory courses. syllabus for deadlines, drop/add and au- registration form to the student for his Students are not permitted to audit a non- dit/withdrawal dates. or her information. The form will con- credit class. tain information about any refund due Adding, Dropping, Auditing or to the student or to the student’s account. Services for Students With Disabilities Withdrawing From a Course Students using the online registration system will enter their own data. PHCC is an equal access college and does Students who wish to add, drop, withdraw not discriminate against persons with dis- from or audit a class must follow specific Financial Aid, Veterans, and other abilities. PHCC, in compliance with Title procedures as authorized by the Board of students whose programs require specific II of the Americans with Disabilities Act Tr ustees and the State of Florida. Students credit hour enrollment should be aware (ADA), makes every reasonable effort to who fail to follow the instructions outlined that dropping a class may change their accommodate persons with disabilities. If below may have adverse grade consequences. award eligibility and may reduce the a student requires any special services or amount of aid they receive for the semester. accommodation because of a disability, he/ To Add a Class: she should contact the Assistant Dean of To Withdraw from a Course: Student Services at North or East campus Students must: or the Coordinator of Disabilities Services Students must: A. Complete a Registration Form (SAR- at the West Campus and complete a Self- 5), indicating the course prefix, course A. Complete a Student Initiated With- Identification of Disability form. The number, and section number for the drawal Request (SCN-3), which can College requires documentation of a appropriate class. be obtained from any Student Services student’s disability before providing ac- Office. commodations for such disability. Guide- B. Take the completed registration form lines for the documentation of a disabil- to an advisor or an Express Registra- B. Follow the instructions contained on ity are available through the office of Dis- tion clerk. Students using the online the back of the form. abilities Services on the West Campus, and registration system may skip this step. C. Take the form to the instructor for his/ at the Assistant Dean of Student Services her signature and counsel. office on North or East campus. Students requiring accommodations should meet www.phcc.edu Student Services & Advising 46 with the Coordinator of Disabilities Ser- TodayCare, based in Nashville, Tennessee, Health and Health Insurance vices every semester – no later than the manages this center, called TodayCare at Information first two weeks of class – to discuss their PHCC. needs. PHCC does not provide health services In order to ensure the highest level of ex- but does provide information for students Students who have a documented disabil- cellence, this center will seek accreditation who may want to obtain health insurance. ity may be eligible for a reasonable course from the National Association for the Information concerning possible health substitution for any requirement for ad- Education of Young Children (NAEYC). insurance options is available through the mission or graduation. Students must be Prices are comparable to quality day care Student Services office on each campus. able to document that their failure to meet centers in the local area. However, PHCC Additionally, students may wish to call the the requirement is directly related to the students receive a discount. There also are current third party provider of such services, disability and that the substitution does some federal grant funds from the Child Administrative Services, Inc., at 1-800-729- not constitute a fundamental alteration in Care Access Means Parents in Schools 1858. Furthermore, the college assumes no the nature of the program. To initiate the (CCAMPIS) grant for eligible, needy stu- responsibility for medical treatment of its process, students must provide the neces- dents to help defray the costs of on-cam- students. College personnel shall provide sary disability documentation and request pus day care. For information about assistance to students only in obtaining a PHCC Course Substitution Form. This TodayCare at PHCC, call the Director of emergency medical attention from inde- form should be completed with the Co- the Center at (727) 848-1418. For infor- pendent medical providers. As required by ordinator of Disabilities Services in con- mation about this federal grant, contact the Florida Statute, some health information, sultation with an academic advisor. The Office of the Vice President by calling your including that pertaining to acquired im- appropriate Associate Dean/Dean will re- closest campus and dialing extension 3435. mune deficiency syndrome (AIDS), can be view the request and recommend action. obtained from the Assistant Dean of Stu- If the Associate Dean/Dean recommends Job Placement dent Services on each campus. approval, the Vice President of Educa- State, county and local employment optional Services must review the request for Sexual Misconduct final approval. Denials of course substitu- portunities are posted in the Career As- tion requests by the Associate Dean/Dean sessment, Testing, and Placement Center PHCC is committed to the prevention of may be appealed to the Vice President of (West Campus); Student Activity Center; & ADVISING acts of sexual assault involving the college Educational Services, who will make a fi- and other career services offices on North community, including students, employ-

STUDENT SERVICES nal decision about the request. and East campus. The Job Post Database ees, volunteers, and visitors while at col- is available to assist in searching for full- lege campuses and centers. Acts of sexual Unmet Financial Obligations and part-time opportunities, internships, assault on college property or carried out work study, and student assistant open- by members of the college community Transcripts will not be released until stu- ings. This database information is acces- shall not be condoned or tolerated as out- dent financial obligations are met. Diplo- sible via computer on the World Wide lined in Board Rule 6Hx19-1.33, “Sexual mas and certificates are withheld until Web. Brochures about this service are Assault Prevention and Response Mea- these obligations are met. Such financial available at each campus. sures.” Any student or employee found in obligations include, but are not limited to, violation of this policy shall be subject to library accounts and deferred payments. Emergencies appropriate disciplinary action, which may A student who has a financial obligation Fire and evacuation exits are identified in all include dismissal from the college. Every outstanding will not be allowed to regis- victim of a sexual assault will be treated ter until the obligation is paid. buildings and are to be used in emergencies. In case of disaster, the President or the se- with care and compassion and will be encouraged to seek medical treatment and Child Care Services nior college official present may cancel classes. Local radio stations will be asked to counseling. Every victim also will be en- The college built a childcare center on the carry announcements regarding cancellation couraged to cooperate with local law en- West Campus in New Port Richey that and re-opening in emergency situations. forcement authorities in the apprehension opened in August 2003. The center and prosecution of the perpetrators of Any emergency situation observed by a stu- houses nearly 100 children at one time, these serious offenses. A Student Services including infants and toddlers. The cen- dent should be reported immediately to the employee at each campus has been ap- ter offers both full-time and part-time Office of the Provost on the East and North pointed to serve as a Victim’s Advocate to Campuses; the appropriate Vice President care. It is open from 7:00 a.m. until 10:00 provide assistance. The Victim’s Advocate p.m. on Monday through Thursday and on the West Campus; or the Center Direc- shall assist with the coordination of the from 7:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Friday tor if at the Spring Hill Center. services to be provided to the victim. In when classes are in session. At other times, In case of a personal emergency, college all cases, the College shall treat all of the it is open from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. staff will try to contact the student. How- information received from the victim as Monday through Friday. Children of ever, the college can assume no responsi- strictly confidential. However, the infor- PHCC students have first priority, with bility for making such contacts. mation may be made available as required PHCC faculty and staff having second by law or rule. priority. The center is open to the general The appropriate local law enforcement public on a space-available basis. An ex- authority shall be immediately notified of perienced, commercial childcare provider, the allegations made in every report of a sexual assault that meets any one or more of the following criteria items: 2004–2005 Student Services & Advising 47 1. Any sexual assault that is alleged to Federal Security Report within the jurisdiction of local law enforce- have occurred on college-owned or - ment officials and any criminal activity controlled property, or immediately In accordance with the Federal Student occurring at a college facility is referred to adjacent to such property, including any Right-to-Know and Campus Security Act local police for investigation and prosecu- assault that originated with an abduction (Public Law 101-542, as amended), tion as appropriate. from such property. PHCC has prepared this report addressing the security policies of the college. Any IV. Crime Awareness and Prevention 2. Any sexual assault that is alleged to questions about these policies should be Programs have occurred at or during a college- directed to the Assistant Dean of Student sponsored activity and which involves Services at each college location. All new students at PHCC are required any student, employee, volunteer, or to attend student orientation programs visitor of the college as alleged victim I. Reporting Policies presented at each campus at the start of or perpetrator. each session. As part of these orientation Students are encouraged to report any programs, students are given information 3. Any sexual assault that is alleged to emergency or any known or suspected about crime prevention and specific tips involve an employee or volunteer of the criminal activity occurring on campus or college as the perpetrator. on personal safety and protection from in connection with any college function crime. Students also receive instruction to the office of the Provost on the East 4. Any sexual assault that is alleged to about how and where to report suspected have, or appears to have, a connection and North Campuses; the appropriate criminal activity. to the college operations, activities, Vice President, West Campus; or the Cen- facilities, employees, students, volun- ter Director if Spring Hill Center. In the In addition to the orientation programs teers, or visitors such that the incident event that the Provost, Vice President or described above, PHCC schedules two pro- may pose a continuing danger to the Center Director is not immediately avail- grams each year for students and employ- college community. able, a report may be made to any college ees which address various aspects of crime STUDENT SERVICES official or employee. It is the policy of the awareness and prevention, personal safety, & ADVISING 5. Any sexual assault in which the alleged college to report all known or suspected and information pertaining to drug and or apparent victim has specifically re- criminal activity occurring on campus or alcohol use. These programs vary in length quested that a college official notify the in connection with any college function to and content; however, crime awareness and local law enforcement agency. local law enforcement authorities for inves- prevention topics are always included. tigation and prosecution as appropriate. Harassment V. Off-Campus Criminal Activity II. Access to Campus Facilities In conformance with State Board Rule PHCC does not maintain student hous- Chapter 6A-19 and PHCC Board Rule The campuses and centers of PHCC are ing facilities, either on or off campus. Stu- 6Hx19-2.56, “Educational and Work open to the public during the hours of dents are responsible for making their own Environment,” harassment within the 6:30 A.M. until 11:30 P.M., Monday housing arrangements. In the event that a educational and work environment in any through Friday, and at other times upon crime occurs or is suspected at the private form will not be condoned or tolerated special notice. The public is invited to the housing facility of a student, the student is by the college, whether directed toward college to pursue educational opportuni- encouraged to notify local law enforcement employers, employees, or students. Harass- ties and to attend college functions and authorities immediately and directly. If the ment includes sexual advances, requests for activities. The pursuit of educational op- student requires the services of the college’s sexual favors, and other verbal or physical portunities may include attending classes, victim advocate, such services will be made conduct of a sexual nature when submis- registering for classes, visiting with instruc- available. However, the college has no di- sion to such conduct is made either ex- tors or advisors, obtaining information rect responsibility or jurisdiction over the plicitly or implicitly a term or condition about college programs, or simply becom- private housing facilities of its students. of an individual’s employment or educa- ing familiar with the college facilities and tional career. A complaint of alleged ha- its amenities. VI. Policy Concerning Alcohol and rassment should be lodged with the Pro- vost on the East and North Campuses or Between 11:30 P.M. and 6:30 A.M., and Illegal Drugs a Vice President, on the West Campus. other specific times when the college is PHCC complies with and embraces the officially closed, any person found on col- policies contained in the Drug-Free Work- Crime Statistics lege property without authorization shall place Act of 1988 and the Drug-Free be considered a trespasser and may be re- Schools and Communities Act Amend- As required by Florida Statutes, Chapter ported to local law enforcement authori- ment of 1989 (including Section 22, 240.2683, data regarding campus crime ties. Loitering and soliciting on college Drug-Free Schools and Campuses). Use must be compiled annually. Information property are strictly prohibited and any per- or possession of alcohol or illegal drugs for the past three years is available through son found loitering or soliciting will be asked while on college premises or while engaged the Assistant Dean of Student Services on to leave, or upon refusal will be reported to in college-sponsored activities off campus each campus. The report is also available local law enforcement authorities. is prohibited. on the PHCC website. III. Campus Law Enforcement No student shall report to classes or college- sponsored activities while intoxicated, im- PHCC does not maintain a campus po- paired, or under the influence of illegal drugs lice department or college law enforce- or alcohol. The college will impose disciplin- ment authority. The college facilities fall www.phcc.edu Student Services & Advising 48 ary sanctions on students for violation of engaged in College-sponsored activities and College regulations; or public these policies, which may include suspen- off-campus is prohibited. No student shall intoxication; sion or expulsion from the college. The col- report to classes or College-sponsored ac- A.2 Attempted or actual theft of and/ lege may also report alleged violations to lo- tivities while intoxicated, impaired, or cal law enforcement authorities for investi- under the influence of drugs or alcohol. or damage to property of the Col- gation and prosecution as appropriate. The College will impose disciplinary sanc- lege or property of a member of the College community or other per- tions on students consistent with local, The college provides drug and alcohol State, and Federal law, up to and includ- sonal or public property, the total abuse educational programs in conformity ing suspension, expulsion, and reporting value of which does not exceed with Section 1213 of the Higher Educa- $100; to local law enforcement agencies for tion Act of 1965, as amended. These pro- abuses of drugs and alcohol. grams are presented two times each year A.3 Conduct which is disorderly, lewd, and students and employees of the college Students, by registering at PHCC, assume or indecent; breach of peace; aiding, abetting or procuring another are encouraged to attend. These programs the responsibility of becoming familiar vary in length and content; however, pre- with and abiding by the regulations and person to breach the peace; and the vention of alcohol and drug abuse is al- rules of conduct of the College. use of indecent or abusive language; ways a general theme. A.4 Gambling, including unlawful Code of Conduct and Disciplinary games of chance for money or any- VII. Criminal Activity Occurrence Policy thing of value and the sale, barter, Statistics or other disposition of a ticket, or- I. Code of Conduct der, or any interest in a scheme of PHCC has experienced very little crimi- chance by any name; nal activity on its campuses and at its cen- In accordance with Florida Statutes, no A.5 Unauthorized or fraudulent use of ters since its inception in 1972. The fol- student attending PHCC may participate the College name, seal, emblem, lowing statistics reflect this nearly crime- in any activities that are disruptive to the nickname, or motto; free environment for the calendar years normal, peaceful, and orderly operation 1999, 2000 and 2001. of state institutions of higher learning. A.6 Unauthorized use of College property;

& ADVISING VIII. Sexual Offender/Predator The following acts of misconduct are pro- A.7 Disruption or interference with

STUDENT SERVICES Notification Procedures hibited at or on any campus, at any clini- teaching, administration, disciplin- cal or internship site, and at any College- ary proceedings, or other College Information regarding the identity and sponsored or College-affiliated activity or functions, activities, or operations; residence address of sexual offenders and event. All formal complaints alleging a violation of this Rule shall be subject to A.8 Violation of a College rule, a predators who may be employed, enrolled county ordinance or a Federal or or carrying on a vocation at any of PHCC’s the student disciplinary procedures established pursuant to District Board of Trust- State misdemeanor offense involv- campuses may be obtained by accessing ing no bodily injury to any person; the PHCC website at www.phcc.edu and ees Rule 6Hx19-6.13, “Code of Student following the links to the Florida Depart- Conduct and Student Disciplinary A.9 Unauthorized entry and/or occu- ment of Law Enforcement’s Sexual Of- Policy”, and set forth in Internal Manage- pancy of College facilities, includ- fender and Predator website and to infor- ment Memorandum #6-15, “Student Dis- ing unauthorized possession, dupli- mation on those persons enrolled, em- ciplinary Procedures.” Any student who cation, or use of keys to any Col- ployed or carrying on a vocation at any is found to have committed an act of mis- lege facility; PHCC campus. If you do not have access conduct may be disciplined in accordance to the internet or are otherwise unable to with this Rule. If the student is suspected access this information, please contact the of violating a State or Federal law, the in- office of Student Services on your cam- cident may be reported to the appropriate pus for further assistance. law enforcement agency. A. Level I Offenses Drug-Free College Program The following described acts of PHCC is committed to the development misconduct shall be referred to as and implementation of a comprehensive “Level I Offenses.” The potential plan to establish and maintain a drug-free sanctions for Level I offenses may environment. Therefore, the District Board include any one, a combination of of Trustees has adopted a “Drug-Free Col- two or more, or all of these sanc- lege Program” in compliance with the tions: written warning, temporary Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the loss of privileges, written repri- Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act mand, monetary restitution, and/ Amendment of 1989 (including Section or work/service restitution. 22, Drug-Free Schools and Campuses). A.1 Use, possession, sale, attempted Use or possession of alcohol and illegal use sale, barter, exchange, gift or dis- or possession of controlled drugs by stu- tribution of alcoholic beverages dents while on College premises or while except as expressly permitted by law

2004–2005 Student Services & Advising 49 A.10 Trespass on College grounds; B.3 Attempted or actual theft of and/ e. Use of computing facilities to or damage to property of the Col- send obscene or abusive A.11 Conspiracy or solicitation to com- lege or property of a member of the messages, mit an unlawful act or to violate College community or other per- any College rule; sonal or public property, the total f. Use of computing facilities to value of which equals or exceeds interfere with the normal A.12 At least three or more incidences operation of the College of violation of traffic rules while on $100; computing systems; College property; B.4 Acts of dishonesty, including, but not limited to the following: B.9 Illegal or unauthorized possession A.13 Failure to comply with the direc- of firearms, fireworks, explosives, tions of College officials or law a. Cheating, plagiarism, or other chemical agents, or other weapons enforcement officers acting in the forms of academic dishonesty, or dangerous materials; performance of their duties; b. Furnishing false information to B.10 A second violation of any Level I A.14 Participation in a campus demon- a College official or faculty Offense by the same student. stration or unauthorized assembly member, that disrupts the normal operations C. Level III Offenses of the College and infringes on the c. Forgery, alteration, or misuse of The following described acts of rights of other members of the any College document, record, College community; leading or in- or instrument of identification; misconduct shall be referred to as citing others to disrupt scheduled “Level III Offenses.” The potential d. Tampering with the election of sanctions for Level III Offenses activities in any campus building or area; or intentional obstruction any College recognized student may include any one, a combina- organization; tion of two or more, or all of these that unreasonably interferes with STUDENT SERVICES sanctions temporary loss of privi-

freedom of movement, either pe- B.5 Hazing, defined as an act that endan- & ADVISING destrian or vehicular, on campus; leges, written reprimand, monetary gers the mental or physical health or restitution, work/service restitu- A.15 Permitting another to use his or her safety of a student, or that destroys tion, probation and permanent loss or removes public or private prop- College identification card, imper- of privileges, suspension (including sonating another, or misrepresent- erty, for the purpose of initiation, specific conditions for readmis- ing being authorized to act on be- admission into, affiliation with, or as sion), and expulsion (no readmis- a condition of continued member- half of another; sion permitted). ship in a group or organization, for A.16 Knowingly instituting a false which the acts do not result in bodily C.1 Illegal or unauthorized use of fire- charge against another. injury to any person; arms, fireworks, explosives, chemical agents, or other weapons or B. Level II Offenses B.6 Violation of a county ordinance or dangerous materials; Federal or State misdemeanor of- The following described acts of fense law which results in minor C.2 Any action that causes or attempts misconduct shall be referred to as bodily injury; to cause a fire, explosion, includ- “Level II Offenses.” The potential ing bomb threats, or any intention- sanctions for Level II Offenses may B.7 Violation of a federal or state felony ally false reporting of a fire, or any include any one, a combination of offense law; tampering with the safety devices two or more, or all of these sanc- B.8 Theft or abuse of computer time, or the failure to leave College build- tions: written warning, temporary ings during a fire alarm; loss of privileges, written repri- including but not limited to: mand, monetary restitution, work/ a. Unauthorized entrance into a file C.3 The denial of services or access to service restitution, probation, and/ to intentionally damage, disable, activities to an individual because or permanent loss of privileges. or impair computing or of his or her race, religion, age, national origin, gender, marital sta- B.1 Physical abuse, verbal abuse, telecommunications equipment or software, tus, or disability; threats, intimidation, harassment, stalking, coercion and/or conduct b. Acquisition or use of software C.4 Battery or physical abuse of any that threatens or endangers the that does not adhere to person resulting in bodily injury; health and safety of any person; applicable software licenses and C.5 Sexual assault in any form, includ- B.2 Use, possession, sale, attempted copyright laws or is not ing attempted or acquaintance sale, barter, exchange, gift or dis- consistent with College rape, exploitive behavior, obtaining computer use policies, tribution of narcotic or other con- sexual favors through psychologi- trolled substances except as ex- c. Introduction of viruses or other cal coercion, attempts to embarrass pressly permitted by law; destructive software in College or intimidate, or to obtain sexual computer facilities, favors through the inducement of alcohol or chemical drugs; d. Use of computing facilities to interfere with the work of C.6 Any Level I Offense or Level II another student, faculty Offense that results in death or member, or College official, bodily injury to any person; www.phcc.edu Student Services & Advising 50 C.7 A second violation of any Level II ing someone to copy from one’s own duct which could result in extreme em- Offense by the same student; paper during a test; barrassment, or any other forced activity which could adversely affect the C.8 A third violation of any Level I 3. Using materials prohibited by the in- mental health or dignity of the indi- Offense by the same student. structor during a test; vidual. For purposes of this rule, any activity as described above upon which II. Disciplinary Policy 4. Either impersonating another student during a test or having another person the initiation or admission into or af- assume one’s identity during a test filiation with a college organization is All allegations of violations of the Code directly or indirectly conditioned shall of Student Conduct as established pursu- 5. Changing answers on a previously be presumed to be a forced activity, the ant to this Rule shall be investigated and graded test in order to have a grade willingness of an individual to partici- determined in accordance with procedures revised; pate in such activity not with-stand- established by the College in Internal ing. Management Memorandum #6-15, “Stu- 6. Stealing examination materials; 2. This rule shall apply to students and dent Disciplinary Procedures,” and pub- 7. Copying material, either exactly or in lished in the College Catalog/Student to college organizations, including act- essence, and not providing appropri- ing through other persons associated Handbook. The procedures established ate documentation; shall, as a minimum, ensure that the stu- with a college organization who are not dent is given an opportunity to be heard 8. Copying or falsifying a laboratory or students. before a final determination regarding any clinical project/assignment, including 3. Violations of this rule by individual allegations hereunder and shall provide the computer programs, in either disk or students shall be enforced in accor- opportunity for appeal. Further, these pro- hard copy form; dance with the college’s Disciplinary cedures shall detail the reporting and in- 9. Allowing someone else to compose or Rule, 6Hx19-6.17. vestigative process to be followed by Col- rewrite a student’s assignment; lege officials and the student. The admin- 4. Violations of this rule may subject an istration shall be authorized to provide for 10.Stealing, buying, selling, or otherwise individual student to the following the immediate, temporary imposition of providing research papers. penalties: sanctions in appropriate circumstances. a. Minor violations disciplinary & ADVISING As with other violations of student con- probation; and STUDENT SERVICES Academic Dishonesty: duct (see “Code of Conduct and Disci- plinary Policy” section), cheating and/or Cheating and Plagiarism b. Major or repeated minor violations plagiarism may result in disciplinary ac- suspension or dismissal. In an attempt to clarify possible misun- tion. Refer to the section, “Disciplinary Procedures.” 5. Any college organization, as an orga- derstandings, PHCC faculty and staff have nization or through any person asso- developed some definitions and examples Hazing ciated with a college organization, of two types of academic dishonesty: which authorizes or participates in haz- cheating and plagiarism. Cheating is de- The college shall not tolerate hazing, as ing in blatant disregard of this rule shall fined as the giving or taking of informa- defined below, at or on any college prop- be penalized as follows: tion or material with the purpose of erty or at any college-sponsored or college- a. Minor violations probation from wrongfully aiding oneself or another per- affiliated event, either on or off any cam- operating as a college organization; son in academic work that is to be consid- pus or center. ered in determining a grade. and 1. Hazing means any action or situation b. Major or repeated violations Plagiarism, or literary theft, is defined as which recklessly or intentionally en- suspension in accordance with appropriating the literary composition of dangers the mental or physical health District Board of Trustees Rule another person, including parts, passages, or safety of a student for the purpose 6Hx19-6.32, or rescission of the or language of that writing, and passing of initiation or admission into or af- authority for such organization to off the appropriate material as one’s own. filiation with any organization oper- operate on college property or Plagiarism is the failure to give proper ating under the sanction of the college, operate under the sanction of the credit or citation to one’s source(s) of in- hereafter referred to as “college orga- college. formation. It includes the failure to use nization.” Hazing shall include, but conventional methods of documentation not be limited to, any brutality of a Organizational violations shall be for material quoted or paraphrased. Ad- physical nature, such as whipping, handled by the Dean of Student ditionally, plagiarism includes allowing beating, branding, forced calisthenics, Services or center administrator. In someone else to compose or rewrite an exposure to the elements, forced con- addition, hazing may subject an assignment for a student. sumption of any food, liquor, drug, or individual or organization to criminal Some examples of cheating and/or plagia- other substance, or any other forced penalties under Florida law. rism include, but are not limited to, the physical activity which could adversely 6. In determining whether a hazing vio- following items: affect the physical health or safety of the individual. Hazing shall include lation is “minor” or “major” in scope, 1. Asking for or giving another student any activity which would subject the the primary consideration will be the information during a test; individual to extreme mental stress, presence of or potential for serious such as sleep deprivation, forced ex- physical or emotional harm to the vic- 2. Copying answers from another tim of the hazing. student’s paper or intentionally allow- clusion from social contact, forced con- 2004–2005 Student Services & Advising 51 7. All college organizations are required 2. A student shall not endanger a Part B: Procedure for Suspension to include the above anti-hazing rule patient’s/client’s life by: and/or Dismissal from Health in the bylaws of such organization. Programs a. Violating standard safety practices College Operating Hours/ in the care of patients; 1. In the event that a College faculty member receives a report or person- Campus Security b. Delaying care that is within the ally observes that a student has com- student’s realm or of ability and/or mitted an act described in Part A of The official operating hours of the college knowledge; are from 6:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. The col- this rule, the faculty member may take lege is officially closed from 11:30 p.m. c. Performing skills or procedures that any of the following actions: are beyond the realm of the to 6:30 a.m. Any person not duly autho- a. The faculty member may notify the rized, licensed, or invited by an official of student’s ability and/or knowledge; student of the report or the the college to be on the premises or within 3. A student shall not enter any restricted observation and warn the student any structure between 11:30 p.m. and 6:30 or unauthorized area of a clinical site. of the possibility of dismissal from a.m. will be committing the offense of tres- the program if the behavior should pass, and local law enforcement officials will 4. A student shall not violate the confi- recur; in such event, the instructor be notified. Each campus Student Services dentiality of a patient/client. shall immediately notify the office is open weekdays, Monday through 5. A student shall not display aggressive program Coordinator/Director of Thursday, 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., and on Fri- behavior directed at any College staff the behavior and the warning days from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. member, hospital staff member, medi- given; cal director, physician, patient/client or Dismissal from Health Programs b. If the faculty member believes that student. Such behavior is defined as a the student may be unsafe to Students may be dismissed from any of forceful, self-assertive action or attitude continue performing clinical STUDENT SERVICES the programs listed below or any other that is expressed physically, verbally, or activities, then the faculty member & ADVISING health-related degree, certificate, or di- symbolically and is manifested by abu- may suspend the student ploma program at PHCC as authorized sive or destructive acts towards oneself, immediately from any further by District Board of Trustees Rule, 6Hx19- others, or property. participation in clinical activities 6.15 “Student Dismissal - Health Pro- 6. A student shall not engage in dishon- for the remainder of the day and grams” and by procedures described in est behavior defined as untruthful, for the following day, if necessary. Internal Management Memorandum untrustworthy, or unreliable commu- The faculty member shall notify IMM #6-16, “Procedures for Student Dis- nications or action, relating to clinical the Coordinator/Director of the missal from Health Programs” listed be- activities or to patient/client care. program or the Associate Dean/ low. These programs include Registered Dean in the absence of the Nursing, Practical Nursing, Emergency 7. Refusing to follow an order from any Coordinator/Director, Medical Services, Emergency Medical physician, hospital staff member, li- immediately. Upon receiving Technician, Paramedics, Radiography, censed practitioner or College instruc- notice of the suspension, the Dental, Medical Coder, Medical Records tor, unless the student reasonably be- Coordinator/Director of the Transcribing, Health Unit Coordinator, lieves that the order would endanger program shall notify the Associate Patient Care Technician, Medical Secre- the patient. In such an event, the stu- Dean/Dean immediately. The tarial/Examining Room Assistant, Human dent shall consult with the instructor student shall be notified, in writing, Services, Phlebotomy, Nursing Assistant, immediately. of the remedial measures/lessons or any other College-related health pro- All of the offenses set forth in items 2 required for return to the clinical gram for any of the behavior described in through 7 above shall constitute Level III activity. The Coordinator/Director Part A of this section. The College shall offenses as established by the College pur- of the program shall proceed follow the procedures set forth in Part B suant to Board Rule 6Hx19-6.13 and de- according to paragraph B.2 below. of this section. Students shall have the scribed in the “Code of Conduct and Stu- c. The faculty member may right to proceed as described in under Part dent Disciplinary” section of this College recommend formally to the C of this section. Catalog/Student Handbook. Any offense Coordinator/Director of the Part A: Prohibited Behavior set forth in item 1 above, and as estab- program that the student be The following behavior shall be prohib- lished by the College pursuant to Board suspended temporarily from ited at or on any campus of the College, Rule 6Hx19-6.13 and the College Cata- participation in clinical activities at any clinical or internship site, and at log/Student Handbook shall constitute a pending remediation in the clinical any College-sponsored or College-affili- Level III offense if it occurs at a clinical laboratory of the skill or skills ated activity or event. site or in connection with the performance determined to be unsafe. The of clinical activities. Coordinator/Director will proceed 1. A student shall not engage in any of- in accordance with Part B, 2 below. fense described in the “Code of Con- duct” as established pursuant to Board 2. Upon receiving a formal recommen- Rule 6Hx19-6.13, “Code of Student dation from a faculty member that a Conduct and Student Disciplinary student be temporarily suspended tem- Policy,” and described in the College porarily from participation in clinical Catalog/Student Handbook. activities pending remediation in the www.phcc.edu Student Services & Advising 52 clinical laboratory of the skill or skills Disciplinary Procedures 3. In the event that the Assistant Dean determined to be unsafe, the Coordi- of Student Services was involved either nator/Director of the program shall Every formal complaint of a violation of the in the alleged violation incident, or review the circumstances of the re- Code of Student Conduct (the Code) estab- previously counseled the accused stu- ported behavior with the faculty mem- lished pursuant to Board Rule 6Hx19-6.13, dent or the complainant about the ber and student and may review the “Code of Student Conduct and Disciplin- matter to the extent that it would be circumstances with anyone else who ary Policy,” shall be handled in accordance inappropriate for the Assistant Dean may have information about the inci- with the procedures described in Internal to investigate or mediate the com- dent and shall render a decision either Management Memorandum (IMM) #6- plaint, then the Dean of Student Ser- to approve or deny the suspension. If 15, “Student Disciplinary Procedures.” vices will appoint an Assistant Dean practicable, the decision should be ren- 1. Any student, faculty member, staff of Student Services from another cam- dered three days following the date of member or College administrator my pus to handle the complaint. the recommendation. If the Coordi- file a formal complaint against a stu- 4. If the matter is not resolved by the As- nator/Director of the program ap- dent alleging a violation of the code. proves the suspension, then the faculty sistant Dean of Student Services in To be treated as a formal complaint, accordance with item 2 above, then a member and the student shall receive the complaint must be in writing and Disciplinary Board may be appointed written notice of the suspension along signed by the complainant. Any ver- with specific information concerning by the Dean of Student Services, us- bal complaint not placed in written ing, as much as possible, members who the skill or skills to be remediated in form may be handled and disposed of have no prior knowledge of or involve- the clinical laboratory. Pending review by the campus Provost and/or the by the Coordinator/Director, the stu- ment with the alleged violation inci- Dean of Student Services in any infor- dent. The Board shall consist of the dent may attend laboratory and classes. mal manner that they deem to be ap- following members: 3. Upon receiving a formal recommen- propriate. dation from a faculty member that a Dean of Student Services, Chair 2. All formal complaints will be referred Provost or Dean student be terminated from further to the Assistant Dean of Student Ser- or Associate Dean (1) participation in clinical activities, the vices for investigation, mediation, and Coordinator/Director of the program Instructional Personnel (1) & ADVISING possible resolution. After interviewing Assistant Dean of Student Services and the Dean/Associate Dean, shall

STUDENT SERVICES the accused student and all appropri- review the circumstances of the re- or Advisor (1) ate witnesses to the matter, and review- Student (1) ported behavior with the faculty mem- ing documentary and other evidence ber and student and may review the related to the matter, the Assistant 5. In the event that the Dean of Student circumstances with anyone else who Dean may take the following actions: Services was involved either in the al- may have information about the inci- leged violation incident or in the me- dent and shall render a decision either a. Determine that no or insufficient diation of the alleged offense, or if the to forward the recommendation to the grounds exist to believe that a vio- Dean of Student Services rejected a Dean of Student Services for appoint- lation occurred and dismiss the proposed mediated sanction for such ment of a Disciplinary Board pursu- complaint; alleged offense; then the Dean of Stu- ant to rules established by the College b. If the alleged violation is a Level I dent Services shall not serve on the pursuant to Board Rule 6Hx19-6.13, Offense, then mediate a mutually Disciplinary Board hearing the com- or to deny the recommendation, or to agreeable resolution with the (as plaint of such alleged offense. In the impose temporary suspension and re- described in DBoT Rule 6Hx19- place of the Dean of Student Services, quire remediation in lieu of termina- 6.13 and in the “Code of Student the Vice President of Educational Ser- tion. If the Coordinator/Director of Conduct and Disciplinary Policy” vices will serve as Chairperson of that the program and the Dean/Associate section of this catalog/student Disciplinary Board. Dean decide to forward the recom- handbook) accused student, which mendation for formal disciplinary ac- 6. The Chairperson of the Disciplinary may include the imposition of any Board will schedule a date and time tion, then the student shall be sus- or all Level I sanctions, subject to pended temporarily from participation for the Disciplinary Board to convene review and approval by the Cam- to hear the complaint, taking into con- in clinical activities pending final ac- pus Provost and/or the Dean of tion pursuant to procedures established sideration the class schedule of the ac- Student Services (mediation is cused student and the availability of by the College pursuant to Board Rule available for Level I offenses only); 6Hx19-6.13. potential witnesses and Disciplinary c. Determine that sufficient grounds Board members. If at all possible, the Part C: Student’s Rights exist to believe that a violation oc- hearing should take place within 10 Any student subject to action under Board curred and request appointment of business days following the referral of Rule 6Hx19-6.13 shall have the right to a Disciplinary Board to conduct a the matter to the Dean of Student Ser- proceed in accordance with procedures formal hearing of the complaint. vices. The accused student will be sent, established pursuant to that rule in addi- Prepare a report, including a sum- via certified mail, a summary of the tion to any other remedies that may be mary of the complaint and the is- complaint; a tentative list of potential available to the student as set forth in the sues involved, and a list of poten- witnesses; a notice of the date, time and College Catalog/Student Handbook. tial witnesses and other persons location of the hearing; and a copy of believed to have information about the rules that govern the hearing. The the complaint. accused student will be informed that 2004–2005 Student Services & Advising 53 the College Equity Officer will be dent via certified mail. If the Vice Presi- the materials submitted by the student, available to assist the student with un- dent of Educational Services does not shall review the College file on the derstanding and following the College concur with the decision of the Disci- matter, may review the recording of the disciplinary procedures. While the plinary Board, then he or she may ask Disciplinary Board hearing, and may Equity Officer will not represent the the Disciplinary Board to reconvene interview the student. Additionally, the student at the hearing, the Equity Of- within five business days to reconsider President may interview any witness or ficer shall attend the hearing to pro- its decision based on his or her spe- any other person who might have rel- vide procedural assistance to the stu- cific reasons. When a resolution is evant information. At the conclusion dent. The student may also have any reached, then the Chair of the Disci- of this review, the President shall make other person present at the hearing, but plinary Board will notify the student a determination as to whether the evi- this person shall be an observer only via certified mail. dence supports the decision. Further, and shall not participate in the hear- the President shall make a determina- 10.If the student should decide to appeal ing. tion about whether the sanction im- the decision of the Disciplinary Board, posed is appropriate. The President 7. The Assistant Dean of Student Services either as to the determination that vio- may uphold the decision of the Disci- who investigated the complaint ini- lation occurred or whether the sanc- plinary Board, reverse its decision, and/ tially will make arrangements for the tion imposed is appropriate, then the or may reduce the sanction, if the Presi- presentation of witnesses and evidence student shall write a letter of appeal to dent believes that it is fair and appro- to the Disciplinary Board. The Disci- the Vice President. The letter of ap- priate to do so. The decision of the plinary Board members and the ac- peal must be postmarked or hand-de- President shall be placed in writing and cused student will be permitted to livered with 15 days following the date a copy shall be sent to the student by question each witness and to inspect the student received the decision of the certified mail. The decision of the all documentary and other evidence. Disciplinary Board. The Vice President

President will be final. STUDENT SERVICES The accused student violator will be shall review all of the materials sub- allowed to present any witness state- mitted by the student, shall review the 13.At the conclusion of the process, all & ADVISING ments and any other evidence that the College file on the matter, may review records of the proceedings shall be re- student believes to be relevant to the the recording of the Disciplinary Board turned to the office of the Dean of Stu- matter. The hearing will be tape-re- hearing, and may interview the student Services for storage and retention corded and the tape shall remain the dent. in accordance with College policy and property of the College. The accused State Law. student shall be given a copy of the tape 11.Additionally, the Vice President may recording upon written request. interview any witness or any other per- Student Grievance Procedures son who might have relevant informa- 8. At the conclusion of all the evidence, tion. At the conclusion of this review, 1. Students should first attempt to resolve including testimony, the accused stu- the Vice President shall make a deter- grievances locally and informally dent will be given the opportunity to mination as to whether the decision of through discussion with the following make a closing statement. After the the Disciplinary Board was rendered campus officials, in the order listed: closing statement, the Disciplinary in a fair and impartial manner and ac- Board will decide, by majority vote, cording to the rules of procedure of the a. Instructor (for course-related outside the presence of the accused stu- College, and whether the decision is matters) Note: see Item 3 below dent and any other non-Disciplinary supported by the evidence. Further, the b. Associate Academic Dean/Dean, Board members, whether the student Vice President shall review whether the West Campus violated the College disciplinary code, sanction imposed is appropriate. The and what, if any, sanction(s) should be Vice President may uphold the deci- c. Assistant Dean of Student Services/ imposed. The College Equity Officer sions of the Disciplinary Board or may Counselor shall not be excluded during the de- send it to the President for further re- d. Provost (East or North Campus) liberation and voting process. A rec- view. The decision of the Vice Presi- Dean of Student Services (West ommendation for suspension or expul- dent shall be placed in writing and a Campus) sion of the student must be referred to copy shall be sent to the student by the President for approval and final certified mail. The Vice President shall Each official, upon receipt of an issue or imposition. The Board may impose all complete the review within 10 busi- concern, shall investigate the circum- other sanctions. ness days of the date of receipt of the stances (to include interviews with the student’s letter, if at all possible. individuals involved where necessary) and 9. The decisions of the Disciplinary shall attempt to resolve the problem. If Board shall be placed in writing, and 12.If the student should decide to appeal unable to do so, the official will refer the the Chair shall send a copy to the Vice the review of the Vice President, either matter to the next higher level of respon- President of Educational Services for as to the decision to uphold the find- sibility, as indicated above. a review of whether College procedures ing of the Disciplinary Board or as to were followed and whether the inves- the appropriateness of the sanction 2. If the issue or concern is not settled at tigation/evidence was appropriate for imposed, then the student shall write the campus level within 10 working the decision. With the concurrence of a letter of appeal to the President of days, then it shall be referred in writing the Vice President of Educational Ser- the College within 15 business days of on form SCN-26 (which shall be avail- vices, the Chair of the Disciplinary receipt of the decision of the Vice Presi- able in the Offices of the Dean of Stu- Board will send the results to the student. The President shall review all of dent Services and the Assistant Dean of Student Services) to the Dean of Stu- www.phcc.edu Student Services & Advising 54 dent Services who shall attempt to re- Mr. Imani Asukile recognized activities, weight and height of solve the matter within ten business District Coordinator of Equity/ members of athletic teams and the most days of receipt. If this effort is unsuc- College Reachout Program recent educational institutions attended by cessful, then the Dean of Student Ser- East Campus (Dade City) the student. Copies of the complete policy vices will forward this form to the Vice Pasco-Hernando Community College on this subject may be found in the Of- President of Educational Services who 36727 Blanton Road fices of the Student Services Staff and the will review the prior investigation with Dade City, FL 33523-7599 Provost on each Campus, and in the Of- the appropriate parties. If the Vice Presi- (352) 567-6701, ext. 1235 or call any fice of the President in Board Rule 6Hx19- dent of Educational Services is unable campus number and select ext. 1235 6.11. to resolve this issue, then he or she may recommend to the President the appoint- Student Ombudsman Student Use of College Facilities ment of a Special Board to conduct a formal administrative hearing as the ba- The Vice President serves as the student Students are not permitted to remain in sis for final action by the President. ombudsman or student advocate for cer- any college building after college hours tain specific issues. These areas are lim- (see College Operating Hours) without 3. The basis on which a grade was ited to unresolved disputes concerning: faculty supervision. Loitering on college awarded may not be challenged un- property or at teaching locations is not der this grievance procedure. The ac- a. transfer or course substitution credit permitted. curacy of recording the grade may, awarded however, be challenged under the pro- b. meeting of graduation requirements Student Government Association visions of DBoT Rule 6Hx19-6.11, (SGA) “Privacy of Student Records.” c. access to courses, i.e., College-wide 4. The student involved in this grievance availability of courses needed for Each campus has a Student Government resolution process may request assis- graduation Association (SGA). Membership is composed of all students at each location. The tance from the Equity Officer/Minor- This office is NOT involved with entry purpose of these associations is to promote ity Recruiter at any point during the into limited access programs such as Nurs- active, responsible, and cooperative citi- process. The Equity Officer/Minority ing and Dental Hygiene except as related

& ADVISING zenship through participation and self- Recruiter is not to represent the stu- to the three areas listed above. This office government and to participate in the plan- STUDENT SERVICES dent grievant, but is only to aid the is the appropriate contact after a student ning and conduct of extracurricular activi- complainant in defining the issue(s) has attempted to resolve the problem with ties in harmony with student interests. and in arranging appointments with the appropriate PHCC personnel and does campus officials. When such assistance not feel that proper procedures were fol- is requested, the Equity Officer/Mi- lowed. Students should contact this office Student Activities nority Recruiter shall monitor the by completing a Student Ombudsman Participation in extracurricular student progress of the case to its conclusion. Form (SCN-24). These forms are avail- activities is encouraged. Students having able in the Student Services/Records Of- common interests may form clubs, groups, College Equity Officer fice on any campus. or organizations as approved by the Cam- pus Student Government Association PHCC does not discriminate on the basis Privacy of Student Records/Directory of race, gender, age, disability, religion, or (SGA) and the college administration. national origin. To ensure continued com- Information Such activities may be related to courses, athletics, service to the college and the pliance in this area, PHCC has established a The college shall maintain such informa- College Equity Officer and contact person. community, publications, religion, and tion in its file for each student as is con- social life. A recognized club or organiza- This person will serve as the point of considered essential and appropriate to col- tact for complaints alleging discrimination tion may lose its official recognition and lege operations and student welfare. These be suspended for violation of college policy on the basis of any of the above areas. The records are considered confidential, and Equity Officer’s responsibilities include the as described in Board Rule 6Hx19-6.32, strict security procedures will be followed “Suspension of a Student Organization.” receipt of complaints about non-compliance by the college regarding the release of stu- with federal or state regulations, sufficient dent information. The Student Activities Department spon- investigation of those complaints to deter- sors annual events. Some of these events mine the proper college office or bodies to Students have the right to review and to are: Welcome Back Fair, Family Nights, which the matter should be referred, assis- obtain copies of their official records, to Spa Days, Etiquette Dinner, and a variety tance to the grievant in referring the com- seek correction of information contained of leadership workshops and activities. plaint to the appropriate office or body for in those records, and limit disclosure of action, and follow-up on interim and final information from the records. College Brain Bowl Team disposition of the complaints. In the absence of written notice by a stu- Brain Bowl is a game of general knowl- dent to withhold any or all information These functions shall not replace the es- edge and quick recall. It is often called “the classified as “directory,” the college reserves tablished grievance procedures for students varsity sport of the mind” and is often the right to distribute this material. Di- or employees. For additional information, compared to the TV game show Jeopardy. rectory information is defined as the name, contact: Students compete as a team against other major field of study, dates of attendance, community college teams. full-time or part-time status, degrees and awards received, participation in officially 2004–2005 Student Services & Advising 55 Delta Epsilon Chi (DECA) Courage and Strength Together The PHCC North Campus Chapter has been (CAST) designated as Alpha Delta Epsilon, the West Delta Epsilon Chi (DECA) is the junior Campus Chapter as Alpha Epsilon Upsilon, collegiate club under National DECA People Accepting Challenges and the East Campus Chapter as Alpha Zeta which offers opportunities for students to Epsilon. participate in activities to help build suc- Together (PACT) cessful careers in Marketing, Merchandis- Psi Beta ing, Sales, and Management. Competition People Accepting Challenges Together is held on a state level with the winners (PACT) and Courage and Strength To- Psi Beta National Psychology Honor So- competing at a yearly National Career gether (CAST) were created specifically to ciety is organized to promote, stimulate, Development Conference. serve as a support network for persons with encourage and recognize general scholar- disabilities. Any student may join the club, ship and interest in psychology. Current Drama Club and those interested in working with dis- requirements include: 3.25 overall grade abled persons after graduation are espe- point average, an earned “B” or better The Drama Club produces plays and other cially encouraged to participate. The stu- grade in all psychology courses completed artistic performances on campus. Students dents in PACT and CAST meet regularly, and 12 overall completed semester hours who participate in the Drama Club will advocate collectively for the needs of dis- at PHCC. Inductions are held every term. gain experience working on productions abled students, sponsor the Disabilities The chapter holds various social commu- from the preproduction planning stage to Awareness Day each spring, assist with the nity and educational activities. the final performance and strike. Special Olympics, and engage in other social and community- based activities. Student Tobacco Reform Initiative: Human Services Club Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) Knowledge for Eternity (STRIKE)

The Human Services Club provides a me- STUDENT SERVICES The purpose of the Student Tobacco Re- dium for cooperation and communication Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) is a national, state, & ADVISING and local organization for students inter- form Initiative: Knowledge for Eternity is among area Human Services/Mental to increase awareness of tobacco and its Health professionals, faculty, and students. ested in business. Members learn the value of competition at the district, state, and harmful effects, to increase tobacco cessa- It also serves student members in their cation, to increase the number of students reer development and career placement. national levels. In the PBL program, members participate in leadership training, ser- involved in tobacco prevention activities, vice, social, and fund-raising activities. and to recommend changes to college poli- National Student Nurse Association cies to ensure that Florida’s campuses will (NSNA) The PHCC East Campus has been desig- become tobacco free. nated as the Beta Omega Omega Chap- National Student Nurse Association ter, the North Campus as the Mu Alpha (NSNA) is a national organization for stu- Vocational Industrial Clubs of Mu Chapter, and the West Campus as the America (VICA) dents enrolled in state-approved programs Gamma Alpha Nu Chapter. leading to licensure as a registered nurse. Vocational Industrial Clubs of America Members learn to assume responsibility for Phi Theta Kappa (VICA) is a national and state organiza- contributing to nursing education in or- tion for students interested in industrial- der to provide for the highest quality Phi Theta Kappa is an internationally rec- technical fields. It fosters respect for the health care; to provide programs represen- ognized honor society for two-year dignity of work, promotes high standards tative of fundamental and current profes- schools. The purposes of Phi Theta Kappa in ethics, craftsmanship, scholarship, and sional interest and concerns, and to aid in are: 1) the promotion of scholarship, 2) safety; and offers activities that comple- the development of the whole person, and the development of leadership and service, ment occupational skill development. his/her professional role, and his/her re- and 3) the cultivation of fellowship among VICA programs include local, state, and sponsibility for the health care of people students of community colleges through- national contests in which students dem- in all walks of life. out the world. onstrate the occupational and leadership skills they have learned in the shop and in PHCC Cares To be eligible for membership, a student must have completed at least 12 semester the classroom. PHCC CARES was created in 1995 to hours of college credit at PHCC with a meet the increasing interests of students grade-point average of 3.25 or higher as UHURU Club specified by the respective Chapters. Only to serve the community in which they live. UHURU, the Swahili word meaning PHCC CARES is a community service courses taken at PHCC and numbered “freedom,” is an organization that was es- 1000 or 2000 will be considered when program providing volunteer opportuni- tablished to develop an awareness of and calculating the GPA. ties for students, faculty and staff. PHCC solutions to the problems of the educa- Cares works with a variety of social ser- Members are required to maintain a 3.25 tional, economic, and cultural dilemmas vice agencies to offer projects ranging from GPA. If the GPA drops below 3.25 in two experienced by minority people. The two to six hours in length. consecutive semesters, the member will be members of this club assist with planning removed from membership. It is the member’s the Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration, responsibility to be aware of his/her GPA. held each January, and Black History Month, observed each February. www.phcc.edu Student Services & Advising 56 Other Student Clubs/Organizations Student ID Cards Athletics and Recreation Computer Club Any currently registered student enrolled PHCC has a successful intercollegiate ath- Dental Hygienist Organization in at least one college, technical (PSAV) letic program. PHCC is a member of the or preparatory credit course is eligible to National Junior College Athletic Associa- Fellowship of Christian Athletes receive a PHCC Photo Identification tion (NJCAA) and the Florida Commu- Crusade for Christ/Fellowship of Card. Student IDs are optional, but stu- nity College Activities Association Christian Students dents must have a Photo Identification (FCCAA). The PHCC Conquistadors Future Educators of America Card to check out library materials. compete in the FCCAA Suncoast Confer- Legal Eagles ence in five sports: women’s volleyball, Each student, faculty, or staff member will softball, and tennis, and men’s basketball be issued only one free card. Students must Pasco Footlights Drama Club and baseball. Equal opportunities are pro- Spanish Club provide their tuition receipts showing that vided to women and men. they have paid their fees before a card will Veterans Club be issued. The card is valid for the aca- A limited number of athletic scholarships Writers’ Club demic year in which it is issued. Students, are available for those selected for inter- faculty, and staff must have their card vali- collegiate sports. Both prospective and Student Ambassadors Program dated for each subsequent academic year. current students interested in intercollegiate opportunities should contact the Student Ambassadors serve as marketing Identification cards are available from any Athletic Director at the West Campus. representative for PHCC. They represent campus library during posted hours. A the college throughout the community replacement fee charge of $10 will be as- Other recreational activities are available and serve as role models for other college sessed for each lost or damaged card, in- at each campus for all students. Students students. They assist Student Services dur- cluding those of employees. who are interested in these types of activi- ing registration periods; visit local high ties should contact the Student Activities schools to help recruit new students to Bookstore Services Office at any campus. PHCC; give campus tours; and assist with fund-raising events, graduation ceremo- Bookstore services include the sale of sup-

& ADVISING nies, and other special college activities. plies and textbooks for college courses, as well as various other items of interest to

STUDENT SERVICES Student Publications students. Books needed for courses at each campus will be available for purchase at The Student Government Association of that location. Refunds for unmarked text- each campus may sponsor a student news- books are made only during the regular letter as a student activity. The newsletter fee refund period. Sales slips are required is a means of distributing information of for all refunds. Each College Bookstore is interest to students and the public. A staff open from 8:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Mon- or faculty member on each campus will day through Thursday; and Friday until serve as advisor to the newsletter staff. 4:30 p.m. Students wishing to pay tuition, fines and/or other obligations may do so at each Bookstore.

2004–2005 Academic Policies 57 Academic Policies

Program Selection Alternatives to Traditional College- Withdrawal, Forgiveness, and Each degree- or certificate-seeking student Preparatory Instruction Allowable Number of Attempts for who enrolls in the college must select a College Credit Courses Students who do not achieve satisfactory program from the Associate in Arts, Asso- scores in Communications, Reading and/ ciate in Science, or one of the Certificate The following guidelines relate to student or Mathematics on the Florida College programs offered. Students in the Associ- withdrawal from college-credit courses and Entry-Level Placement Test (FCELPT) ate in Arts (AA) program or any student to conditions under which forgiveness for can obtain information regarding alterna- who intends to be admitted to upper-di- grades earned will be granted to the student: tives to traditional college-preparatory in- vision status in a state university in Florida struction, including private provider in- A. Withdrawal must pass the College Level Academic struction, from the Office of Student Ser- Skills Test (CLAST) or receive an approved 1. A student may withdraw without vices on each campus. CLAST alternative prior to transferring. academic penalty from any course by Advisors are available to help with pro- the last date to withdraw as printed Technical Credit Certificate and gram selections. Program changes may be in the College Catalog/Student made by submitting a Program Declara- Applied Technology Diploma Handbook. Withdrawals after that tion change to your advisor for approval. Students date will be granted only through established institutional procedures. Common Placement Testing To comply with FAC 6A-10.040, the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) will be 2. A student will be permitted a maximum of two withdrawals per Students who intend to enter degree or used by the College to assess basic skill course. Upon the third attempt, the college credit certificate programs shall be levels for students entering technical credit student will not be permitted to tested prior to the completion of registra- certificate or applied technology diploma withdraw and will receive the grade tion with the Florida College Entry- Level programs. Students who are enrolled in a earned for that course. Placement Test (FCELPT), which consists postsecondary adult vocational program of tests covering Reading, English, and of 180 clock hours or more shall complete B. Forgiveness

a basic skills examination within the first ACADEMIC Mathematics including Elementary Alge- POLICIES bra. Minimum cut-off scores have been six weeks after admission into the pro- 1. Forgiveness is limited to courses in established by State Board of Education gram. The College will accept previous which the student earned “D” or “F” Rule 6A-10.0315, and any student falling TABE scores provided that the scores are grades. below these minimum scores will be placed no more than two years old from the date 2. A student’s course grades may be in a proper level of College Preparatory of college admission and students have forgiven twice. English, Mathematics, and/or Reading taken the prescribed level (A or D) for the courses. program they are pursuing. Test score re- 3. If a student repeats a course, only the sults submitted from an agency other than last grade earned will be used in The College will accept MAPS, FCELPT, PHCC should be mailed directly from that computing the grade-point average CPT, SAT, ACT, and ASSET scores, pro- agency to the District Records Office, New (GPA). All attempts of a course will vided that they are no more than two years Port Richey campus. Students who score be shown on the permanent student old from the date of college admission, and below the minimum basic skill levels will record. Courses which use “P”, “F”, will place students accordingly. Test modi- be offered remediation in the Learning “S”, “U”, OR “X” grades are not fications may be made available to students Laboratory. After remediation, the stu- counted in computing the GPA. who qualify under the guidelines of the dents will be given another opportunity 4. Courses may be repeated if they are Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of to achieve the required TABE score. Stu- 1974. Students should contact a PHCC designated as repeatable, such as dents who do not reach the required TABE choir, music, journalism, or are advisor in the Student Services Office or level by the end of the term following the Career/Testing and Placement Center individualized courses of study; or if completion of the program (excluding they are required to be repeated by a for more information about placement summer) will not be issued a certificate or testing. regulatory agency; or are being diploma. For additional information, stu- repeated as a part of regulatory dents should contact an advisor. requirement for continuing education to stay current in a field, such as teacher certification

www.phcc.edu Academic Policies 58 C. Total Attempts Good Standing: A student is in good academic standing when the requirements 1. College Credit Courses listed above are met. A student may have only three Academic Warning: A student will be attempts per course, including the placed on academic warning at the end of original grade, repeat grades, and the first term in which the standards out- withdrawals at any point in the lined above have not been met. semester. A fourth attempt may be allowed only through a written Academic Probation: A student will be appeal to the Vice President of placed on academic probation at the end Educational Services which would be of a term if, after being placed on academic based upon major extenuating warning, the standards outlined above circumstances as approved by the have not been met. Board of Trustees. After the second attempt, students will pay the total Academic Suspension: A student will be cost of instruction. placed on academic suspension at the end When the request is approved, the follow- of a term if, after being placed on academic 2. College Preparatory Courses ing statement will be added to the student’s probation, the standards outlined above have not been met. A student will be permitted only transcript: “Academic GradeRelief Applied three attempts per course including Ter ms XXXXX-XXXXX” The grade(s) and Suspension Waiver: A student may appeal the original grade, repeat grades, and course(s) will remain on the transcript but an academic suspension by filing a formal withdrawals at any point in the the approved course(s) will be not be used appeal to the Academic Appeals Commit- semester within each college prepara- to compute the student’s GPA and/or to tee. If the appeal is approved, the student tory skill area. Students will NOT be determine graduation status. will be allowed to re-enroll in a status of permitted a fourth attempt in a The Academic Grade Relief Option policy Suspension Waiver. The Appeals Commit- college preparatory course. After the is applied only once at PHCC and it can- tee will establish re-enrollment conditions second attempt, students will pay the not be reversed. Students planning to and will monitor the progress of any stu- total cost of instruction. transfer to another college or university dent in a status of Suspension Waiver. If the appeal is denied, the student may ap- 3. Audit Enrollment are cautioned that the Academic Grade Relief Option applies only at PHCC. peal the committee’s decision in writing to Audit enrollments shall not count as Another college or university may use all the Vice President of Educational Services. attempts unless such enrollment is the grades earned by a student in com- Academic Dismissal: If, after being placed declared after the end of the drop/ puting GPA’s for admissions or other pur- in a status of Suspension Waiver, a stu-

POLICIES add period. College preparatory poses, including those grades 10 years and ACADEMIC dent does not meet the re-enrollment con- students who are required to be older that were excluded when applying ditions established by the Academic Ap- certified as completing competency- the Academic Grade Relief Option at peals Committee, the student may be dis- based college preparatory instruction PHCC. The Academic Grade Relief Op- missed from the college for one major term shall not be enrolled as audits. tion at PHCC has no effect on the (fall or spring). A student is eligible to re- student’s financial aid award history. It has 4. Technical Credit and Non-College apply for admission after the dismissal no effect on the calculation of course at- Credit Courses period by filing a formal appeal to the Vice tempts related to repeating course(s) at President of Educational Services. If ap- The allowable number of attempts PHCC nor does it excuse the student from proved, the student will be allowed to re- for college credit courses identified compliance with other applicable College enroll in the status of Suspension Waiver above do not apply to Technical policies. (see above). Credit and Non-college credit Standards of Academic Progress courses. Students who are currently enrolled and 1. All students will be evaluated for are on suspension will not be permitted Academic Grade Relief Option academic progress at the end of each to register using federal funds until their term. In determining academic Standards of Academic Progress have been Since July 1, 2000, the Academic Grade progress, college credit, technical/ evaluated. Once evaluated, students placed Relief Option policy has allowed a student vocational credit, and preparatory on suspension will no longer be eligible who is currently enrolled, transferring to, credit will be combined. “At- to participate in federal, state, or institu- or seeking readmission to PHCC a one- tempted” means all credit hours for tionally-funded aid programs unless ap- time, non-reversible opportunity to have which a student is enrolled after the proved on appeal by the campus Finan- all college-credit course work that is 10 drop/add date for course enrollment. cial Aid Office or until such time that they calendar years or older excluded when Transfer courses and courses taken are in good academic standing. Eligibility computing the GPA at PHCC or for for audit will be used to determine for state and institutionally-funded aid graduation from PHCC. To be eligible for academic progress. programs will be determined by those pro- the Academic Grade Relief Option, the stu- grams’ specific criteria. dent must complete all admissions require- 2. Students must maintain a 2.00 ments and be admitted to a degree or cer- cumulative grade-point average for tificate program. all hours attempted.

2004–2005 Academic Policies 59 Standards of Financial Aid Progress Suspension Waiver Appeals to the State of Florida Appeals Process Students who are denied financial aid due In the event an appeal involves financial aid 1. All financial aid students will be to unsatisfactory progress or an inadequate offered by the State of Florida, the student evaluated for academic progress at completion rate or have attempted 150% will be advised of the appeal procedures and the end of each term. In determining of their program length may submit a writ- the appropriate department at the Office academic progress, college credit, ten appeal and supporting documentation of Student Financial Aid (OSFA) to con- vocational credit, and preparatory to the Financial Aid Office. The Finan- tact. The appeal to the State of Florida is credit will be combined. “At- cial Aid Advisor (FAA) will review each an additional requirement, not in lieu of, tempted” means all credit hours, appeal and make a recommendation for the institutional appeal requirements. including withdrawals or audits, for approval or disapproval. Grading System which a student is enrolled after the a. Approval drop/add date for course enrollment. Transfer courses will also be used to If the appeal is granted, the FAA will PHCC uses the grading system shown determine academic progress for notify the student, in writing, of the below. These grade definitions are used by financial aid. approval and/or of any conditions Florida community colleges. upon which the approval is contin- Number of 2. All students will be required to gent. The FAA will then reinstate the Grade Grade Points Definition complete at least 67% of all hours student’s financial aid award on the attempted and to maintain a College Financial Aid records system. A4 Excellent cumulative 2.00 GPA for all courses B3 Good attempted. b. Disapproval C2 Average 3. Additionally, students are required to If the appeal is not granted, the FAA D1 Poor will notify the student, in writing, of complete their degree by the time F0 Failure they have attempted 150% of their the decision. programs’ required credit hours. If Other Grade Students whose appeals are denied by the Designations Definition not accomplished by this time, the FAA may appeal in writing, with docu- NNo Credit student will be placed on suspension mentation supporting their appeal to the automatically, without ever being on Director of Financial Aid for review. IIncomplete warning or probation. PPassed Students whose appeals are denied by the

WWithdrew ACADEMIC A financial aid student may be academi- Director of Financial Aid may appeal, in POLICIES cally classified in the following manner: *S Satisfactory writing, to the Dean of Student Services *U Unsatisfactory and Districtwide Financial Aid Appeals Good Standing: A student is in good fi- **SP Showing nancial aid standing when the require- Committee for reconsideration. The de- Progress ments listed above are met. cision of the Financial Aid Appeals Com- mittee is final. XAudit Financial Aid Warning: A student will be *Used only in non-credit courses after May placed on financial aid warning at the end 1994. of the first term in which the standards **Used only for Adult Basic Education and outlined above have not been met. Stu- GED preparatory courses. dents in this status will be notified, in writing, of the consequences of such academic action. Financial Aid Probation: A student will be placed on financial aid probation at the end of a term if, after being placed on financial aid warning, the standards outlined above have not been met. Students in this status will be notified, in writing, of the potential consequences of remaining in non-satisfactory academic progress. Financial Aid Suspension: A student will be placed on financial aid suspension at the end of a term if, after being placed on financial aid probation, the standards outlined above have not been met. Students in this status will be notified, in writing, that they have been terminated from participation in financial aid and will be informed of all appeal mechanisms available to them. www.phcc.edu Academic Policies 60 Veteran Progress Students should report, in writing, any other agency (such as the Veterans Admin- unusual or extenuating circumstances con- istration) is subject to that agencies defi- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs cerning their suspension of benefits to the nition of these terms. (VA) requires the college to measure the Department of Veterans Affairs. The VA al- progress of students receiving veteran edu- ways retains the right to make the final de- Attendance at More Than One cational benefits. Accordingly, the veteran termination for receipt of any VA benefits. Campus/Home Campus student’s (any student receiving VA benefits) standard of academic progress (SAP) Classification of Students Students may attend classes at more than will be evaluated with all students. In ad- one campus. However, for record purposes dition, veterans enrolled in programs of Students will be classified in accordance a student must select one campus as a less than 45 semester hours will be required with the following criteria: “home campus.” It is recommended that to have a minimum grade-point average registration, withdrawal, or change of sta- (CGPA) of 2.00 after completion of one Degree- or Certificate-Seeking tus be done at that campus. Students may half of the required semester hours in their change their home campus at the end of program of study. The VA will not pay for A student enrolled in credit courses who any term. courses which do not count toward ful- has provided the District Records Office filling graduation requirements (this in- with all the required admission credentials Regional Linkage System cludes auditing a course and repeating any and has been accepted into his or her de- course in which a grade of “D” or above clared program. The Linkage System is a cooperative agree- was received with the exception of Gor- A degree-seeking student is further ment among the five community colleges don Rule courses which require a grade of classified as: in the Tampa Bay area - Hillsborough “C” or better). Community College (HCC), St. Peters- Freshman burg College (SPC), Pasco-Hernando Veterans are expected to progress at a rate A student regularly enrolled in college Community College (PHCC), Manatee that will permit graduation within the credit courses who has completed 23 credit Community College (MCC), and Polk approved length of the program based hours of college work at the time of regis- Community College (PCC). The system upon the training time paid by the VA. tration. offers students the opportunity to enter Failure to comply with these provisions Sophomore certain programs on a quota-based system. will result in the suspension of educational Students applying for admission to a Link- benefits. A student regularly enrolled in college credit courses who has completed 24 or age Program will be required to conform Veteran students failing to maintain the more credit hours of college work at the to all program requirements and to insti- minimum SAP will be placed on academic time of registration. tutional policies and procedures of the warning and counseled. Veteran students linkage college. Unclassified placed on academic warning must see their Additional information on Linkage Pro-

POLICIES ACADEMIC The unclassified designation applies to a campus Veterans’ advisor and be counseled grams may be obtained by contacting a early in the semester following this deter- student who has enrolled but is undecided as to program, as a dual enrollment or PHCC advisor. See also “Admission to Link- mination. Veteran students who fail again age Programs,” for a list of these programs. to achieve SAP requirements will be placed transient student, or one who has enrolled for purposes of teacher recertification or on academic probation. While on aca- Credit-By-Exam Equivalents demic probation such veterans will be cer- personal enrichment. This student is clas- tified for veterans’ benefits and will be in- sified as neither freshman nor sophomore. Credit for College Level Examination Pro- formed that if they fail once again to meet Full-Time gram (CLEP), both general and subject SAP standards, they will be suspended A student enrolled for 12 or more credit area examinations, shall be awarded by the from receiving VA benefits. hours in Terms I, II, III, or IIIA/IV. College according to State Board Rule 6A- 10.024(6). VA benefits will be terminated for students It should be noted that these classifica- placed on Academic Suspension or Dis- tions are for internal use by the college. Credit for Advanced Placement (AP), In- missal and can only be reinstated after aca- A student who is receiving benefits from ternational Baccalaureate (IB), College- demic counseling is documented, an ap- another agency (such as the Veterans Ad- Level Examination Program (CLEP), peal waiver is granted by PHCC and no- ministration) is subject to that agency’s Cambridge Advanced International Cer- tification is given to the VA. (See Stan- definition of these terms. It should also tificate of Education (AICE), DANTES dards of Academic Progress) Under no cir- be noted that for those students receiv- Subject Standardized Tests (DSST), and cumstances will the VA pay benefits to a ing federal or state financial aid, a mini- Excelsior College Examinations shall be student taking a course by audit. mum of 12 credit hours per term is con- awarded as designated by the Articulation In all approved certificate programs, at- sidered full time. Coordinating Committee (ACC) and approved by the State Board of Education. tendance will be kept for each class meet- Part-Time ing. The attendance will be reported to A student enrolled for fewer than 12 credit Although awarded, CLEP credits do not the VA as required. Students who are en- hours in Terms I, II, III, or IIIA/IV. automatically fulfill the requirements of rolled in certificate programs and who ac- the College-Level Academic Skills Test cumulate more than 10% of unexcused It should be noted that these classifications (CLAST) and the Writing Requirement absences in any course will be reported to are for internal use by the college. A stu- (Gordon Rule). See Board Rules 6Hx19- the VA for suspension of benefits. dent who is receiving benefits from an- 3.28 and 6Hx19-3.29.

2004–2005 Academic Policies 61 Advanced Placement (AP) Workforce Programs. The credit will ap- Certification - Cisco CCNA - pear on the student’s permanent record as 15 credits College credit may be granted to a stu- earned credit only, without any indication (current certification) dent who presents a minimum qualifying of a grade. score on one or more of the Advanced Courses for Which Credit is Issued Placement (AP) program examinations of International Association of CET 1600 Cisco Academy – the College Entrance Examination Board Administrative Professionals Networking as outlined in District Board of Trustees Fundamentals Rule 6Hxl9-3.24 and Internal Manage- PHCC recognizes the achievement of the ment Memorandum (IMM) #3-20. These secretary awarded the Certified Profes- CET 1610 Cisco Academy – examinations must be taken prior to en- sional Secretary (CPS) and the Certified Router Technology rolling in the college, except for Credit Administrative Professional (CAP) desig- CET 2615 Cisco Academy – Bank or Dual Enrollment High School nation by granting college credits for this Advanced Router students. certification. Credit will be awarded for Technology the following courses: Armed Services Educational CET 2620 Cisco Academy – MNA 1100 Personnel Relationships Project Based Learning Experiences in Business Students must fulfill the 25% of the pro- Credit may be awarded for advanced aca- ACG 2021 Principles of Financial gram residency requirement before re- demic and technical military educational Accounting questing credit. The student will attach the experiences that have been evaluated and original certificate to the Petition for Cer- recommended as suitable for OST 2401 Administrative Office tification Credit (SAR 74) form and for- postsecondary credit by the American Procedures ward it to the Director, Admissions and Council on Education (ACE) in their OST 2335 Business Student Records. (The Director will re- Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Communications tain a copy of the certification certificate Experiences in the Armed Services. Stu- and return the original to the student.) dents may initiate the request for such OST 1100 College Keyboarding I The credit will appear on the student’s credit once they have met all admission OST 1110 College Keyboarding II permanent record as earned credit only, requirements to an applicable program of without any indication of grades. study. In order for an evaluation to take QMB 1001 Business Mathematics place, students must provide appropriate CGS 1100 Microcomputer College Level Examination Program ACADEMIC documentation as determined by the col- Applications POLICIES lege. Credit will be awarded only for (CLEP) courses which can be used to meet spe- Students must still fulfill the 25% of the Students may earn a maximum of 45 semes- program residency requirement and cific program requirements and which are ter hours of college credit by submitting offered at PHCC. Recommendations in present official verification of the CPS scores at the 50th percentile or above under the ACE guide are advisory in nature and certification to an advisor. The advisor will the College Level Examination Program complete the course substitution form and are not binding upon the college. (CLEP). attach a copy of the CPS or CAP certifi- Certified Credit Union Executive cate. The form will be forwarded to the Credit may be awarded for CLEP Subject (CCUE) Dean of Workforce Programs. The credit Examinations if submitted scores are at or will appear on the student’s permanent above the percentile specified in Rules of PHCC recognizes the CCUE designation record as earned credit only, without any the State Board of Education and Inter- by granting college credits for this certifi- indication of grades. nal Management Memorandum 3-20. cation. Credit will be awarded for the fol- Evaluation of CLEP credit is made after lowing courses: Technology Certification Exemptions the application fee is paid and the student is admitted to the college. CLEP credit will BUL 2241 Business Law PHCC recognizes the achievement of pro- appear on the student’s permanent record ECO 2013 Principles of fessional certifications in technology and without indication of a grade. Credits Microeconomics awards credit accordingly. Students must earned through CLEP do not satisfy the present original validation of the certifi- residency requirement. Students seeking MNA 1100 Personnel Relationships cation in order to receive this credit. The this credit are strongly advised to discuss in Business following certifications are recognized cur- their academic plans with an advisor be- MAR 1011 Principles of rently and awarded credit as follows: fore registering. Marketing Certification - A+ - 6 credits Credit-by-Examination Students must still fulfill the 25% of the (Current CompTia objectives) Students may earn credit in designated program residency requirement and Courses for Which Credit is Issued courses by making a satisfactory score present official verification of the CCUE (equivalent to at least a grade of “C”) on certification to an advisor. The advisor will CET 1178C Microcomputer Systems tests prepared by PHCC instructors. A complete the course substitution form and Repair nonrefundable charge will be made for attach a copy of the CCUE certificate. The CGS 1565 Microcomputer each examination. forms will be forwarded to the Dean of Operating Systems www.phcc.edu Academic Policies 62 An examination must be completed within for the Award of Law Enforcement Credit Directed Individual Study the session for which the student first ap- and the appropriate documentation to the plied for credit-by-examination. Credit- Director of Law Enforcement Programs. A student who needs a course that is re- by-examination cannot be granted in any quired for current graduation at PHCC, course for which a grade (including “I”, Nursing Credit and who has not had an opportunity to “X”, or “W”) has already been awarded. enroll in that course previously, may take Credit earned through tests prepared by Based on licensure for Paramedic and Prac- the course under Directed Individual PHCC will appear on the student’s per- tical Nursing, nursing credit will be Study by making arrangements with the manent record. A student may attempt awarded for students admitted and en- Campus Provost or the appropriate Dean/ credit-by-examination in a course no more rolled in PHCC’s Associate in Science Associate Dean. Generally, Directed In- than one time. Certain courses are NOT degree program in Nursing Transition Pro- dividual Study is defined as a class of eleven eligible for credit-by- examination. Cred- gram. Please review the program descrip- or fewer students that is not required to its earned through credit-by-examination tions for further details. meet the total number of instructional do NOT satisfy the residency requirement. hours established for the course and where Internet/Online Courses there are provisions for: International Baccalaureate (IB) PHCC offers a number of credit and non- A. Meeting with the instructor at least Credit credit online courses for students. Students once a week for a course lasting a full are required to have access to the Internet session or a proportionate time for Up to 30 semester hours of transfer credit courses of shorter duration. shall be awarded on the basis of IB exami- and to have a computer that meets the mini- nations, with no grades or grade points mum requirements. These and other re- B. Instructor’s option of more frequent assigned. The cutoff scores used to grant quirements are listed in the Class Schedule meetings for those students needing postsecondary credit shall be established for each term. Courses offered via Internet additional work. by the State Board of Education. have an “I” following the course numbers. Additional information may be obtained C. An option for the student to from the Student Services Office. complete the course earlier than the Law Enforcement Credit prescribed length upon mutual Upon recommendation of the Director of Television Courses agreement between student and Law Enforcement Programs and the Dean instructor. In addition to traditional teaching meth- of Workforce Programs, a maximum of 13 D. Standards and content in the opinion hours of credit may be awarded based on ods, PHCC offers courses via WEDU-TV (Channel 3) and local cable broadcast. of the instructor and the Provost successful completion of a PHCC Law (East and North campuses) or the Enforcement/Basic Recruit and 10 hours Videotapes of these programs are available in each PHCC library. Credit earned for appropriate Associate Dean/Dean for the Correctional Officer program. To (West Campus) to be comparable to

POLICIES TV courses may be applied toward an as- ACADEMIC be awarded credit, students must be both sociate degree. Courses that are offered by a regularly scheduled class in the declared and enrolled in the PHCC A.S. subject. degree program in Criminal Justice Tech- television are marked with a “TV” desig- nology. Students who have completed the nation in the PHCC Course Schedule, Courses containing laboratory experi- Basic Recruit or Correctional Officer pro- published each term. ences, in which student participation is a gram at another institution may also be Students enrolled in television courses are particularly important element, are not eligible for credit if they have passed the required to meet with the PHCC instruc- eligible for Directed Individual Study. appropriate Florida Officer Certification tor who coordinates the course at least five examination. Under this provision, eligible times during the term (first meeting, mid- Teacher Certification and Recency of students who have completed the Law term review, mid-term exam, final review, Credit Enforcement/Basic Recruit program will and final exam), at the West Campus, New be awarded credit for CJL 2100 Criminal Port Richey. Courses at the college may apply toward Law, CJT 1100 Criminal Investigation, certification or recency of credit for Florida CJE 1000 Introduction to Law Enforce- When purchasing books, students should teachers. It is the responsibility of the teacher ment, CJE 1500 Police Operations, and inform bookstore personnel that they have to ensure that the course meets all require- CJD 2009 Criminal Justice Career En- registered for a “TV” course, since differ- ments. Degree-holding teachers with Florida hancement. Eligible students who have ent texts and other materials are often Teaching Certificates are not required to fur- completed the Correctional Officer pro- used. Veterans Services students should nish transcripts for admission. gram will be awarded credit for CJL 2100 check with their advisors before enrolling Criminal Law, CJC 1000 Introduction to in television courses. For information Class Attendance Corrections, CCJ 1000 Crime and Delin- about TV courses, visit the PHCC All students, both credit and audit, are ex- quency, and CJD 2009 Criminal Justice Website, or contact either an Assistant pected to attend all their classes unless ill- Career Enhancement. An additional three Dean of Student Services or the Associate ness or other emergencies arise. The effect credit hours may be granted for CCJ 2940 Dean of Educational Services, located on of absence upon an individual’s grade is Field Studies for those people currently the West Campus, who coordinates the determined by the instructor. When ab- employed with one year of experience as a TV courses. sences are such that a student cannot make law enforcement or correctional officer normal progress, the student may be ad- (not auxiliary). All credit awards will take ministratively withdrawn with a grade of place only upon submission of a Petition “W,” subject to course withdrawal dates. 2004–2005 Academic Policies 63 Class attendance is restricted to those stu- Admission to the Internship in work not completed and submit a final dents registered for the course and to guests Business Program grade reflecting this. Incomplete grades invited by the instructor. Persons not prop- should be made up and have a grade as- erly registered for a course will not be per- Admission to the Internship in Business signed before the end of the next session. mitted to attend class. Students shall not program (MNA 2941) and the Informa- Incomplete grades that are not made up bring any children to class. Children shall tion Technology Internship program (CIS and do not have a grade assigned before not be left unattended on campus. 2930)is restricted to students who have the end of the next session will be changed met the minimum requirements and have to “W” unless otherwise provided for or Observance of Religious Holidays followed all admissions procedures. Stu- approved by the President or his/her des- dents who have completed the following ignee. Specific information regarding re- In compliance with Federal, State, and prerequisites are eligible to request MNA quirements for incomplete work will be District Board of Trustees Rules which 2941: stated on the Agreement for Completion provide that there shall be no discrimina- of Course Work Form (IIN-8). Session I •a minimum of 15 college credits at tion in the treatment of students on the is considered the next session following PHCC basis of religion, the College shall make Sessions II and III (to include IV) of the reasonable accommodation for religious •a minimum of 12 college credits in busi- previous academic year. Incomplete grades observance, practice, and belief. Such ac- ness courses are not available for non-credit courses. commodation shall apply to admissions, class attendance, scheduling of examina- • hold a minimum of 2.0 GPA in college “P,” “F,” “S,” and “U” Grades tions, and work assignments. No adverse business courses* or prejudicial effects shall result to any stu- Students who have completed the follow- If a letter grade is assigned by an instruc- dent who avails himself or herself of the ing prerequisites are eligible to request CIS tor in a course for which credit is awarded provisions of this Rule. Students who be- 2930: on the basis of “P” or “F,” any letter grade lieve they have been unreasonably denied from “A” through “C” will be changed a benefit due to their religious belief or •a minimum of 18 college credits at officially to a “P” by the Records Office. practice shall follow the appropriate griev- PHCC Other grades will be recorded as “F.” Since ance procedures. May 1994, “S” and “U” grades have been •a minimum of 15 college credits in IT assigned only in non-credit courses. courses (from CGS, COP, CET, CEN, Audit CDA, CIS) Grade Dissemination A student will be permitted to register for • hold a minimum of 2.0 GPA in college

ACADEMIC a course on an audit status during regis- credit courses* Final grades are no longer mailed, but can POLICIES tration and up to and including the last be reviewed online via the FACTS.org day to withdraw for a semester as pub- If the student has met all requirements for website or by visiting PHCC’s Website at lished in the college calendar. Audit fees participation, he/she will be notified and www.phcc.edu. are the same as those for credit. Technical instructed on how to complete the follow- credit courses are not available for audit ing steps: President’s Honors List except with permission of the appropriate • meet with the Faculty Supervisor dean. Students who must complete a col- A student is placed on the President’s lege preparatory course are not permitted • interview with business site supervisors Honors List when a 3.5 of a possible 4.0 to register on an audit basis. grade-point average (GPA) has been • set up an internship learning agreement earned while attending at least 12 semes- Audit students participate in class activi- with the instructor and business site ter hours of college credit. Part-time stu- ties, but are not required to prepare pa- supervisor dents may be placed on the President’s pers or take examinations. Regular class •register for the specific internship course Honors List each time 12 semester hours attendance is expected, and a non-credit of college credit have been accumulated grade of “X” is issued. Information about the procedures for ac- with a GPA of 3.5 on the 4.0 scale. cessing this program can be obtained from Practicums an advisor in any Student Services Office Any student graduating with an overall, on any PHCC campus and at the Career cumulative (i.e., includes transfer hours) Practicums are required in several Center. grade-point average of 3.5 or above in all Workforce Programs and are elective in *The business courses are listed under the college credit courses shall be graduated several others. Practicums may consist of Business and Computer headings in the with honors. The student with the high- on-the-job training, special projects, re- course description section. est academic average in any graduating search, or a combination of these activi- class during the academic year shall be ties. The instructor will develop specific Incomplete Grades designated as the “Honor Graduate with requirements and the method(s) of evalu- Highest Honors.” ation to best fit the academic and work Instructors may assign an “I,” incomplete needs of the student. Each practicum will grade, in the rare circumstances in which consist of a minimum of 90 or more hours a student has not completed requirements in a planned learning situation, together for a course as a result of accident or ill- with at least three scheduled conferences ness or extenuating circumstances. In- with the instructor. structors may assign a grade of “0” for all www.phcc.edu Academic Policies 64 Honors Program Application Procedures •Perform at least 10 hours of commu- To be eligible for admission to the Hon- nity service each term, preferably General Description ors Program, a student must meet at least through PHCC Cares. The Honors Program offers challenge, one of the following criteria: opportunity, recognition, and a sense of Entering As a Sophomore: community to highly motivated, excep- • An SAT score of at least 1100 or an ACT composite score of 25 • Complete at least four honors courses tionally talented students pursuing the AA, as well as maintain the minimum re- AS or AAS degree. Through specially des- •A high school GPA of 3.5 on an quired GPA and perform all activity and ignated Honors classes, students develop unweighted 4.0 scale service requirements. critical thinking and leadership skills required for success at the university level • Completion of 12 college credits of Curriculum and in the workplace. PHCC dual enrollment courses with a To complete the Honors Program course minimum 3.3 GPA work requirement (minimum six courses), The goal of the Honors Program is to build Honor students may choose from the fol- • Completion of 12 college credits with a character and conscience as well as intel- lowing menu. Full course descriptions are lect and competence. The program seeks minimum 3.3 GPA given in the “Listing of College Credit & to develop well-rounded individuals who •Obtain a score of 100 or above on the College Preparatory Courses” section. can serve and lead, who value teamwork writing and reading portions of the Biological Science and cooperation as much as creativity and FCELPT competition. Graduates of the Honors BSC 1030H Introduction to Program will have acquired a broad, con- Besides providing evidence of fulfillment of Environmental Science ceptual understanding of the fundamen- at least one of the above criteria, candidates tal ideas of human civilization from a va- for admission must write an essay of approxi- Communications riety of academic disciplines. They will also mately 500 words explaining the connection ENC 1121H English Composition I - have gained practical experience in apply- between the Honors Program and the Honors ing their knowledge and skills to solve student’s own personal, academic, and/or problems, foster goodwill, and improve career goals. Candidates may be asked to ENC 1122H English Composition II the quality of life within the communities meet with the Honors Program Director or - Honors served by PHCC. a representative prior to acceptance. SPC 2600H Introduction to Public Honors classes, typically smaller than Program Completion Requirements Speaking - Honors “regular” classes, are taught seminar-style, To graduate from the Honors Program, a Humanities allowing students greater flexibility and student must fulfill all of the following autonomy in the learning process. Hon- requirements: HUM 2211H Humanities : The ors classes are not simply more work, but Ancient World to the

POLICIES Entering As a Freshman: ACADEMIC rather, a different kind of classroom expe- Middle Ages -Honors rience that provides students with en- • Complete at least six Honors courses in HUM 2230H Humanities : The hanced opportunities for individual and General Education core areas such as Renaissance to the group creativity. The Honors Program also Communications, Humanities, Math- Modern Day - Honors offers out-of-class or “experiential” learn- ematics, and Social and Behavioral Sci- ing through field trips and participation ences. Students may also take PHI HUM 2700* Overseas Study in the in a wide range of cultural activities in the 1600, Applied Ethics; SLS 1261, Lead- Humanities Greater Tampa Bay area. Honor students ership Development Studies; and MAC *Note: This is an elective course that does are recognized in focus articles in the col- 2311, 2312, and 2313, Calculus and not satisfy the humanities requirement for lege-wide PHCC News. They enjoy pub- Analytic Geometry I, II, and III, for an associate degree. lishing opportunities in Nota Bonum, the Honors credit. See the following Cur- Florida Collegiate Honors Council state- riculum Section. Interdisciplinary wide newsletter. •Maintain a minimum overall 3.25 GPA. IDS 2290H Introduction to Asian Honor students enjoy other privileges such Students whose GPA’s fall below 3.25 Arts and Letters as priority registration, faculty mentoring, become “inactive” in the Honors Pro- SLS 1261 Leadership and preferred consideration for scholar- gram until such time as they regain the Development Studies ships at PHCC and universities seeking minimum GPA. Honors students must to recruit graduates of community college enroll in only college-level courses; Col- Mathematics Honors Programs. Honor students are lege Preparatory courses are not options. MAC 2311 Calculus and Analytic prime candidates for PHCC’s intercolle- There are also specific limitations on the Geometry I giate Brain Bowl Team and the local chap- number of times an Honor student may ter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), an inter- withdraw from one class or all classes. MAC 2312 Calculus and Analytic national college honor society. In addition, Geometry II Honors students receive special recogni- •Participate actively in a PHCC club or activity, preferably as an officer, for at MAC 2313 Calculus and Analytic tion at graduation and other college Geometry III events. An “Honors Program Graduate” least two regular term semesters (Term commendation appears on the degree and I and Term II, fall and spring). STA 2024H Introduction to all transcripts. Statistics

2004–2005 Academic Policies 65 Philosophy There is no fee to apply for a degree. How- Since graduation is held indoors on the ever, separate nonrefundable fees will be West Campus, seating is very limited in PHI 1630 Applied Ethics charged for students who wish to purchase the Physical Fitness Center and students Social and Behavioral Sciences a diploma and/or cap and gown. Although are allotted only a specific number of tick- PHCC will try to certify program comple- ets. Children under the age of two who AMH 1046H Introduction to the tion even if a graduation application has can sit in a parent’s lap do not need a ticket. American Presidency, not been filed, any delay in the applica- A live broadcast of graduation will be pro- Honors tion process will affect the determined vided in the Performing Arts Center across PSY 1012H Introduction to program completion date. It is PHCC’s from the Physical Fitness Cneter. Tickets Psychology policy to post an earned degree or certifi- are not required for admission to the Per- cate automatically on a student’s record forming Arts Center. SYG 2000H Introduction to when it has been determined that the stu- All students who have completed require- Sociology dent has completed such a degree or certificate. ments for degrees, diplomas, or certificates SOP 2002H Social Psychology, are encouraged to participate in the ap- Honors Certificate and Applied Technology propriate graduation ceremony. There is HIS 2090H Introduction to Historic a $10 diploma/certificate fee and a $25 Preservation, Honors Diploma Application cap and gown fee. A student who desires to complete an as- Computer Assisted Advising Check sociated certificate program, a technical Additional Degrees/ Certificates/ credit certificate program, or an Applied Diplomas Degree, diploma, and certificate-seeking Technology Diploma program, must sub- students are strongly encouraged to apply mit an Application to Complete a Degree/ Normally, a student will be awarded only to their advisor or to the Admissions and one degree, diploma, or certificate. To be Certificate Program no later than the date Student Records Office for a free Com- shown in the College Calendar. Students eligible for a second degree, a student must puter Assisted Advising Check to help who do not meet completion requirements fulfill all the requirements of the additional monitor their progress toward meeting degree, make application for the second for the award of a certificate or diploma program requirements. To request this free during the academic year for which they degree, and pay an additional diploma fee. report, students should submit a com- applied are required to resubmit, without To be eligible for a second diploma or cer- pleted “Request for a Computer Assisted tificate, a student must fulfill all of the re- fee, the application for completion of a Advising Check” form indicating their certificate form for any succeeding aca- quirements of the additional diploma or

ACADEMIC program of study and the catalog year they POLICIES demic year in which they plan to com- certificate, make application for the award wish to use to meet requirements. The re- of the second diploma or certificate, and plete the certificate or diploma. port they will receive will summarize their pay an additional diploma or certificate fee. program requirements, will detail the There is no fee to apply for a certificate or courses they have taken which satisfy re- diploma. However, separate nonrefund- Library Services quirements, and will indicate the courses able fees will be charged for students who they will need to complete to meet any wish to purchase a certificate and/or cap A library containing 19,000 square feet is remaining requirements. and gown. Although PHCC will en- located on each campus. The combined deavor to certify program completion holdings of all three libraries are approxi- Graduation Application even if a graduate’s application has not mately 67,000 volumes. In addition to been filed, any delay in the application books, each library has a collection of pe- Application for graduation with a degree process will affect the determined pro- riodicals, newspapers, microfiche, com- must be made no later than the date shown gram completion date. puter databases, and audiovisual materi- in the College Calendar for the term in als. The Library Information Network for which the student plans to complete the Graduation Ceremonies Community Colleges (LINCC) on-line requirements for a degree program. Stu- public access catalog allows students and dents who do not meet graduation require- Graduation ceremonies are held each year faculty to locate material at any commu- ments during the academic year for which at the end of Term I and Term II. The Term nity college or public university in the they applied are required to resubmit, I (December) graduation ceremony is state. Access to the libraries’ holdings is without fee, the application for gradua- ONLY for those students who graduated also available through LINCCWEB, the tion for any succeeding academic year in in the previous summer or for those com- State of Florida’s web page for community which they plan to graduate. The AA De- pleting all graduation requirements in college libraries. gree requires students either to pass the December and GED recipients. The Term CLAST or be granted an approved II (May) ceremony is ONLY for those stu- The libraries provide full inter-campus and inter-library loan services. Copies of li- CLAST alternative prior to graduation. dents who are completing all graduation The testing requirement shall be included requirements during the spring semester. brary materials may also be transmitted as an item on all graduation checks, and Students who intend to complete gradua- between libraries and centers. positive controls shall be established to tion requirements in the summer CAN- The library staff on each campus is trained assure that each applicant for an AA De- NOT participate in the May graduation. to assist students and faculty make full use gree has complied before the degree is GED graduates may participate ONLY in of all the library’s facilities and materials. awarded (see CLAST). the December ceremony. Bibliographic instruction is provided to any class that requests it. www.phcc.edu Academic Policies 66 Additionally, the West Campus library The minimum passing scores in effect at ami), Santa Fe Community College houses an exhibit area. Learning labora- various times are shown in the “CLAST (Gainesville), Valencia Community Col- tories are located in each library. In the Passing Scores” section (see index). Stu- lege (Orlando), and the University of West Campus library exhibit area, dents’ minimum passing scores are those South Florida (Tampa). monthly shows with a variety of themes in effect on the date they took the test for are scheduled for the benefit of students, the first time. The requirements are: a student cannot have taken a subtest (or subtests) within faculty, and the community. A passing score on the CLAST or satisfac- the last 30 days; a completed Certifica- Learning Laboratory tion of an approved CLAST alternative is tion Form from the student’s home insti- required for the award of the Associate in tution; a Registration Form; photo iden- The Learning Laboratory on each campus Arts degree and for admission to upper- tification; and the fee. Information about assists the student by providing various test- division status in state universities in the CAT-CLAST can be obtained from the ing services and individualized materials for Florida. Students cannot take CLAST Career Assessment Center in New Port instruction. It functions to provide addi- until they have completed 24 hours of Richey. PHCC students should call their tional assistance in regular programs and college-level courses (1000 and higher). nearest campus and ask for extension 3483. to remedy educational deficiencies. Students are encouraged to wait to take The office is open from 8:00 a.m. to 7:30 the CLAST until after they have com- p.m. on Monday through Thursday, and Individualized materials in the laboratory pleted any necessary college preparatory 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday. include English, reading, mathematics, courses. spelling, career development, and college Communication and Computation Students must register in the Student Ser- survival skills. There are materials that re- Skills Tested on the CLAST late to the CLAST examination. Self-in- vices Offices, or Career Testing Center structional materials, programmed texts, (West Campus), before the State-man- State Board Rule 6A-10.031 cites the com- and peer-tutorial assistance for students are dated registration deadline, listed in the munication and computation skills iden- available. College Calendar. All students who regis- tified below that are associated with suc- ter for CLAST must be advised by a coun- cessful performance of students in college The Learning Laboratory also has micro- selor/advisor. computers available for student use. Many programs through the baccalaureate level. of the materials in the laboratory are com- Modification of the test, e.g., large print, Except for the speaking and listening puter-based. audio tapes, readers, and CLAST waiv- skills, all of these skills are tested on the ers, are available for students with docu- CLAST. College-Level Academic Skills Test mented disabilities. Call the Coordina- CLAST skills are taught in the following (CLAST) Requirement tor of Disabilities Services at extension courses required for the AA Degree: 3236 for information. Essay and English Language The State of Florida has developed a test CLAST-preparation workshops for PHCC

POLICIES ACADEMIC of college-level communication and com- students are provided at least three times ENC 1101 or ENC 1121H and ENC putation skills called the College-Level per year on each campus at no charge. 1102 or ENC 1122 H, AML 2010, or Academic Skills Test (CLAST). The There are CLAST review materials in each AML 2020, or ENC 2012, or ENC 2022, CLAST is designed to test the communi- library, learning laboratory, West Cam- or LIT 2110, or LIT 2120. cation and computation skills that are pus Career/Testing Center, and available HUM 1020 or HUM 1020H and HUM judged by state university and community for purchase in the campus bookstores. college faculty to be generally associated 2211 or HUM 2211H, HUM 2230 or HUM 2230H (reinforced) or ARH 1000 with successful performance and progres- Computer Adaptive Test for CLAST sion through the baccalaureate level. or THE 2010 or THE 2011 or MUL 1110 (CAT-CLAST) or PHI 1630 or PHI 1010 or REL 2000, Successful completion of the test or an or REL 2300 or THE 2020. approved CLAST alternative as described The Computer Adaptive Test for CLAST in the “Alternative to CLAST” section is (CAT-CLAST) is a version of the CLAST Speaking and Listening that is administered and scored by com- required by Florida Statutes and Rules of SPC 2600 or SPC 2600H the State Board of Education for commu- puter. It is offered as a service (for which nity college students who are completing there is a $35 fee) to those examinees who Mathematics Associate in Arts (AA) degree programs need to take or retake any portion of the MGF 1106, MGF 1107, MAC 1105, and and for community college students who CLAST (EXCEPT for ESSAY) and do not all higher-level math courses. are completing Associate in Science degree wish to wait for the next statewide CLAST programs and are seeking admission to administration. However, a student can- CLAST skills are also included in the col- upper-division programs in state univer- not have taken a subtest (or subtests) lege preparatory courses and in MAT sities in Florida. The test also is required within the last 30 days. Formerly, the CAT- 1033. Students who need reading im- of university students. Students who do CLAST was available only for retake stu- provement may wish to take REA 1105. not pass all sections of the test will nei- dents. PHCC does not offer the CAT- ther be awarded the Associate in Arts de- CLAST. However, some institutions of- gree nor be admitted to upper-division fering the CAT-CLAST are: Broward status in state universities in Florida. Community College (Ft. Lauderdale), Central Florida Community College (Ocala), Tallahassee Community College, Miami-Dade Community College (Mi- 2004–2005 Academic Policies 67 CLAST Skills Tested •Use standard verb forms. Reading Literal Comprehension •Maintain agreement between subject Essay 1. Recognize main ideas in a given and verb or noun and antecedent. passage. 1. Select a topic that lends itself to •Avoid inappropriate shifts in tense. development. •Use proper case forms. 2. Identify supporting details. 2. Determine the purpose and the •Maintain a consistent point of 3. Determine the meanings of words on audience for writing. view. the basis of context. •Use adjectives and adverbs correctly. 3. Limit the subject to a topic that can Critical Comprehension •Make logical comparisons. be developed within the require- 1. Recognize the author’s purpose. ments of time, purpose, and audi- 10. Use standard practice for spelling, ence. punctuation, and capitalization. 2. Identify the author’s overall organizational pattern. 4. Formulate a thesis or statement of 11. Revise, edit, and proofread units of main idea that focuses the essay. discourse to ensure clarity, consis- 3. Distinguish between a statement of fact and a statement of opinion. 5. Develop the thesis or main idea by tency, and conformity to the conventions of written Standard 4. Detect bias. •providing adequate support that American English. reflects the ability to distinguish 5. Recognize the author’s tone. between generalized and concrete English Language Skills 6. Recognize explicit and implicit evidence, relationships within sentences. Word Choice • arranging the ideas and support- 7. Recognize explicit and implicit 1. Use words that convey the denotative ing details in a logical pattern relationships between sentences. appropriate to the purpose and and connotative meanings required focus, by context. 8. Recognize valid arguments. • writing unified prose in which all 2. Avoid wordiness. 9. Draw logical inferences and conclusions. supporting material is relevant to Sentence Structure the thesis or main idea statement, and 1. Place modifiers correctly. Mathematics

ACADEMIC • writing coherent prose and 2. Coordinate and subordinate sentence Arithmetic POLICIES providing effective transitional elements according to their relative devices that clearly reflect the importance. 1. Add and subtract rational numbers. organizational pattern and the 2. Multiply and divide rational relationships of parts. 3. Use parallel expressions for parallel ideas. numbers. 6. Demonstrate effective word choice. 4. Avoid fragments, comma splices, and 3. Add and subtract rational numbers •Use words that convey the denota- fused sentences. in decimal form. tive and connotative meanings required by context. Grammar, Spelling, and 4. Multiply and divide rational •Avoid inappropriate use of slang, Punctuation numbers in decimal form jargon, clichés, and pretentious 1. Use standard verb forms. 5. Calculate percent increase and expressions. percent decrease. •Avoid wordiness. 2. Maintain agreement between subject and verb. 6. Solve the sentence “a % of b is c,” 7. Employ conventional sentence where values of two of the variables structure 3. Maintain agreement between are given. pronoun and antecedent. •Place modifiers correctly. 7. Recognize the meaning of exponents. • Coordinate and subordinate sen- 4. Use proper case forms. 8. Recognize the role of the base tence elements according to their 5. Use adjectives and adverbs correctly. relative importance. number in determining place value •Use parallel expressions for paral- 6. Avoid inappropriate shifts in tense. in the base-ten numeration system. lel ideas. 7. Make logical comparisons. 9. Identify equivalent forms of positive •Avoid fragments, comma splices, rational numbers involving decimals, and fused sentences. 8. Use standard practice for spelling. percents, and fractions. 8. Employ effective sentence structure 9. Use standard practice for punctuation. 10. Determine the order-relation •Use a variety of sentence patterns. 10.Use standard practice for capitalization. between real numbers. •Avoid overuse of passive constructions. 11. Identify a reasonable estimate of sum, 9. Observe the conventions of Standard average, or product of numbers. American English grammar and usage. www.phcc.edu Academic Policies 68 12. Infer relations between numbers in Geometry and Measurement Alternatives to CLAST Alternatives to general by examining particular CLAST number pairs. 1. Round measurements to the nearest given unit of the measuring device Students declared into the Associate in 13. Solve real-world problems that do used. Arts (AA) Degree who fulfill one of the not require the use of variables and 2. Calculate distances. following alternatives to the College Level that do not involve percent. Academic Skills Test (CLAST) are exempt 3. Calculate areas. 14. Solve real-world problems that do from the testing requirements of CLAST, not require the use of variables and 4. Calculate volumes. which is a prerequisite for the awarding do require the use of percent. of the AA Degree. However, in order to 5. Identify relationships between angle apply for this exemption, students must 15. Solve problems that involve the measures. complete form ICL-8 available in the Stu- structure and logic of arithmetic. 6. Classify simple plane figures by dent Services/Records Office on any cam- Algebra recognizing their properties. pus. The completed form must be returned to the Student Services/Records 1. Add and subtract real numbers. 7. Recognize similar triangles and their Office on any campus. The two types of properties. alternatives are described below. 2. Multiply and divide real numbers. 8. Identify appropriate units of 3. Apply the order-of-operations measurement for geometric figures. Scores on Certain Placement Tests agreement to computations involving and Grades in Certain College numbers and variables. 9. Infer formulas for measuring Courses geometric figures. 4. Use scientific notation in calcula- 10. Select applicable formulas for Students who have earned a grade-point tions involving very large or very average (GPA) of 2.5 or above in the En- small measurements. computing measures of geometric figures. glish courses listed below may be exempt 5. Solve linear equations. from one or more sections of the CLAST, 11. Solve real-world problems involving as specified below. Courses transferred to 6. Solve linear inequalities. perimeters, areas, and volumes of PHCC from other public Florida commu- 7. Use given formulas to compute geometric figures. nity colleges and from the State Univer- results when geometric measure- 12. Solve real-world problems involving sity System will be allowed if they have ments are not involved. the Pythagorean property. the same common course number. Courses transferred in from other locations 8. Find particular values of a function. Logical Reasoning may be used if course transfer credit as evaluated by the PHCC Records Office is

POLICIES 9. Factor a quadratic expression. ACADEMIC 1. Deduce facts of set inclusion or set deemed equivalent to these courses. 10.Find the roots of a quadratic non-inclusion from a diagram. To exempt the reading, English language, equation. 2. Identify statements equivalent to the and essay sections of the CLAST, the stu- negations of simple and compound 11.Solve a system of two linear equa- dent must have earned a 2.5 GPA in two statements. tions in two unknowns. courses for a minimum of six semester 12. Use properties of operations 3. Determine equivalence or hours of credit from: nonequivalence of statements. correctly. ENC 1101, English Composition I or 13. Determine whether a particular 4. Draw logical conclusions from data. other equivalent college-level English number is among the solutions of a courses (including ENC 1121H English 5. Recognize that an argument may not I Honors) given equation or inequality. be valid even though its conclusion is 14. Recognize statements and conditions true. ENC 1102, English Composition II or of proportionality and variation. other equivalent college-level English 6. Recognize valid reasoning patterns as courses (including ENC 1122H English 15. Identify regions of the coordinate illustrated by valid arguments in II Honors) plane that correspond to specific everyday language. conditions and vice versa. AML 2010, American Literature: The 7. Select applicable rules for transform- Colonial Period to the Late 19th Century 16. Use applicable properties to select ing statements without affecting equivalent equations or inequalities. their meaning. AML 2020, American Literature: The Late 19th Century Through the Modern Era 17. Solve real-world problems involving 8. Draw logical conclusions when facts warrant them. ENL 2012, British Literature: The Middle the use of variables, aside from th commonly used geometric formulas. Ages through the Late 18 Century ENL 2022, British Literature: The Late 18. Solve problems that involve the th structure and logic of algebra. 18 Century through the Modern Era LIT 2110, World Literature: The Ancient World through the Renaissance

2004–2005 Academic Policies 69 LIT 2120, World Literature: The Renais- MAC 1102 Essentials of College 2. American College Testing (ACT) sance through the Modern Era Algebra or any other Program, as follows: MAC course with the ENG 2103, World Cinema a. Mathematics - Students who last three digits being higher than 1102 have earned a score of 21 or LIT 2380, Women in Literature higher on the Enhanced ACT Likewise, students who have earned a GPA MAC 1105 College Algebra Program in mathematics, or a of 2.5 or above in the mathematics courses Note: Courses cannot be mixed between score of 21 or higher on the listed below may be exempt from the com- and/or among options. original ACT, shall be exempt putation section of the CLAST, as de- from the computation section of scribed below. Courses transferred to Students with AP, CLEP or IB Credit the CLAST. PHCC from other public Florida commu- Students who have passed the appropri- b. Reading - Students who have nity colleges and from the State Univer- earned a score of 22 or higher on sity System will be allowed if they have ate sections of a State-approved common the Enhanced ACT Program in the same common course number. placement test and who have received Advanced Placement (AP), College Level reading, or a score of 20 or Courses transferred in from other locations higher on the original ACT, shall may be used if course transfer credit as Examination Program (CLEP), or Inter- national Baccalaureate (IB) credit for ALL be exempt from the reading evaluated by the PHCC Records Office is section of the CLAST. deemed equivalent to these courses. courses required for exemption as listed above may be exempted as specified. Stu- c. English - Students who have To be exempt from the computation sec- dents awarded AP, CLEP or IB credit for earned a score of 21 or higher on tion of the CLAST, the student must have some, but not all, of the courses required the Enhanced ACT Program in earned a 2.5 GPA in two courses for a for exemption will need to achieve a grade- English, or a score of 20 or minimum of six semester hours of credit point average of 2.5 or higher in the re- higher on the original ACT, shall from one of the options that follow: maining required courses in order to be be exempt from the English eligible for an exemption. Option 1: language skills, and essay sections Note: All GPA calculations are figured on of the CLAST. The student shall complete two of the fol- a 4-point scale; e.g., an “A” equals 4 points, lowing courses: a “B” equals 3 points, a “C” equals 2 Students who do not initially earn pass- points, a “D” equals 1 point, and “F” ing scores on the SAT-I or the ACT Pro- MAC 1102 Essentials of College equals 0 points. gram may submit scores earned on other Algebra or any other

administrations of the tests as long as sub- ACADEMIC

POLICIES MAC course with the Presentation of Certain Scores on sequent scores are not earned within 30 last three digits being days of the preceding score. higher than 102 Specific Standardized Tests Pursuant to Section 240.107(9), Florida MGF 1202 Finite Mathematics or Students who earn and can document cer- Statutes, students denied a degree based any other MGF course tain scores on specific standardized tests on the failure of at least one subtest of the with the last three digits may be exempt from one or more sections CLAST may use any of the alternatives being higher than 202 of the CLAST as described below. specified above for the receipt of a degree, MGF 1106 Liberal Arts Mathematics I 1. Scholastic Achievement Test (SAT-I), if the students meet all program require- as follows: ments for their degree at the time of ap- MGF 1107 Liberal Arts Mathematics II plication for the degree under the alterna- a. Quantitative - Students who have tive provisions of this rule. Students are STA 2014 Statistical Methods or earned a quantitative score of 500 not required to take the CLAST before any other STA course or above on the recentered score being given the opportunity to use any of Option 2: scale of the SAT-I, or its equiva- the specified alternatives. lent on the original score scale, MGF 1113 Topics in College shall be exempt from the compu- Mathematics I, and tation section of the CLAST. MGF 1114 Topics in College b. Verbal - Students who have earned Mathematics II, and a verbal score of 500 or above on the recentered score scale of the MGF 1118 CLAST Review in SAT-I, or its equivalent on the Mathematics original score scale, shall be exempt Option 3: from the reading, English language skills, and essay sections of the MGF 1106 Liberal Arts CLAST. Mathematics I or MGF 1113 Topics in College Mathematics I, and

www.phcc.edu Academic Programs 70 Academic Programs

1. Associate in Arts Degree From October 1, 1991 through degree shall be awarded upon September 30, 1992 completion of 63 semester credit The Associate in Arts (AA) Degree will hours. This program is designed to be awarded upon successful completion Reading - 295; Writing - 295; prepare students for employment as of a planned program of 60 college Computation - 290; and Essay - 5. business programmers, information credit hours and upon passing the state systems programmers, process con- prescribed College Level Academic Effective October 1, 1992 trol programmers, information sys- Skills Test (CLAST) or demonstrating tem managers, and programmers/ satisfaction of an approved CLAST al- Reading - 295; Writing - 295; analysts or to provide supplemental ternative. Thirty-six (36) credit hours Computation - 295; Essay - 6 training for persons previously or must be earned in General Education currently employed in these occu- requirements. The remaining 24 hours 2. Associate in Science Degree pations. may consist of any courses in the catalog section under “Courses” that are The Associate in Science (AS) Degree (c) Associate in Science in Criminal 1000 or 2000 level. Required commu- will be awarded upon the satisfactory Justice Technology nication, computation, humanities and completion of a planned program of The Associate in Science in Crimi- social science used to satisfy general edu- study comprised of the standard length nal Justice Technology degree shall cation and Gordon Rule requirement established, including demonstration of be awarded upon completion of 64 courses must each be completed with a the attainment of predetermined per- semester credit hours. This program grade of “C” or above. At least 15 hours formance standards. The individual provides a professional background of credit must be earned in a classroom must complete the 15 hour core pro- to those preparing for careers in law experience at PHCC. By graduation, a gram for the AS Degree and the remain- enforcement, corrections, and pri- PHCC degree-level grade-point average ing hours from an approved program. vate security. (GPA), as well as a cumulative degree- Only courses designated at the 1000 and 2000 levels are applicable to this degree. (d)Associate in Science in Dental level GPA, of not less than 2.0 or “C” Hygiene must be achieved. At least 25% of the credits toward the degree must be earned in a classroom The Associate in Science in Dental Either scale scores on the CLAST, as experience at PHCC. A cumulative Hygiene degree shall be awarded shown below, or an approved CLAST grade-point average of not less than 2.0 upon completion of 88 semester alternative, must be achieved in order or “C” must be achieved by graduation. credit hours. This program is designed to prepare a person for em- to be awarded the AA Degree. A Students who wish to transfer credits ployment as a dental hygienist. student’s passing scores are those that from any AS Degree at PHCC to an- are in effect on the date the student first other institution must accept the re- (e) Associate in Science in Drafting takes the CLAST. sponsibility for securing approval in and Design Technology advance from that institution. The Associate in Science in Draft- From August 1, 1984 through July

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PROGRAMS ing and Design Technology shall be Associate in Science Degrees are offered 31, 1986 awarded upon completion of 62 se- in the following specialized discipline mester credit hours. This program Reading - 260; Writing - 265; Compu- areas: is designed to prepare individuals for tation - 260; and Essay - 4 (unless a score (a) Associate in Science in Business employment in the drafting and of 3 was earned on a test before March Administration computer drafting fields. The pro- 1984). The Associate in Science in Business gram emphasizes the theoretical Administration degree shall be knowledge required for a variety of From August 1, 1986 through awarded upon completion of 64 se- drafting positions in the building July 31, 1989 mester credit hours. The purpose of and manufacturing industries. this program is to prepare the stu- Reading - 270; Writing - 270; Compu- (f) Associate in Science in dents for employment in mid-man- tation - 275; and Essay - 4 (unless a score Emergency Medical Services agement positions in a variety of of 3 was earned on a test before March The Associate in Science in Emer- business environments as managers 1984). gency Medical Services degree shall or to provide supplemental training be awarded upon completion of 73 for persons previously or currently semester credit hours. This program From August 1, 1989, through employed in management occupa- is designed to prepare students to September 30, 1991 tions. provide advanced pre-hospital emer- Reading - 295; Writing - 5; Computa- (b)Associate in Science in gency care as a paramedic. Instruc- tion - 285; and Essay - 4. Computer Programming tion includes the knowledge and and Analysis skills required to function under the The Associate in Science in Com- direction of a physician, either di- puter Programming and Analysis rectly or by written procedures. 2004–2005 Academic Programs 71 (g) Associate in Science in Human (l) Associate in Science in Nursing 3. Associate in Applied Science Services (R.N.) – Generic Track, Licensed Degree The Associate in Science in Human Practical Nurse Track Services degree shall be awarded An Associate in Science in Nursing The Associate in Applied Science upon completion of 65 semester degree is awarded upon the comple- (A.A.S.) degree will be awarded upon credit hours. The purpose of the pro- tion of the AS in Nursing (R.N.) the satisfactory completion of a planned gram is prepare a human services (Generic Track) Program which con- program of study comprised of the stan- specialist who will serve as a para- sists of 72 semester credit hours. This dard length established, including dem- professional in community agencies. program is designed to prepare in- onstration of the attainment of prede- dividuals to provide direct nursing termined performance standards. The (h)Associate in Science in Internet care to patients in hospitals and individual must complete the 15 hour Services Technology-Internet other comparable health agencies. core program for the A.A.S. degree and Specialist Upon successful completion of this the remaining hours from an approved The Associate in Science in Internet program, the graduate is eligible to program. Only courses designated at the Services Technology-Internet Spe- sit for the National Council Licen- 1000 and 2000 levels are applicable to cialist degree shall be awarded upon sure Examination for Registered this degree. At least 25% of the credits completion of 63 semester credit Nurses in accordance with the regu- toward the degree must be earned in a hours. The purpose of the program lations set forth in the Nurse Prac- classroom experience at PHCC. A cu- is to prepare students to enter the tice Act, Chapter 464.008 and mulative grade point average of not less workforce as Internet specialists. 464.018. than 2.0 or “C” must be achieved by (i) Associate in Science in Legal An Associate in Science in Nursing graduation. Students who wish to trans- Assisting (R.N.) Degree is awarded upon fer credits from any A.A.S. Degree at The Associate in Science in Legal completion, by Licensed Practical PHCC to another institution must ac- Assisting degree shall be awarded Nurses or Paramedics, of 72 semes- cept the responsibility for securing ap- upon completion of 64 semester ter credit hours. This program is proval in advance from that institution. credit hours. This program is de- designed to allow an entry point into Associate in Applied Science Degrees are signed to prepare students for em- the Associate degree in Nursing Pro- offered in the following areas: ployment as paralegal assistants in gram for the Licensed Practical law offices, government agencies, Nurse or the Paramedic. Upon suc- Business Administration corporations, financial institutions, cessful completion of this Program, Criminal Justice Technology and title insurance companies. This the graduate is eligible to sit for the program is also designed to provide National Council Licensure Exami- 4.Associated Certificate Programs, supplemental training for persons al- nation for Registered Nurses in ac- ready employed as paralegal assistants. cordance with the regulations set A.S. Degree forth in the Nurse Practice Act, Please see program pages for descriptions. (j) Associate in Science in Chapters 464.008 and 464.018. Marketing Management Business Management

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The Associate in Science in Market- (m) Associate in Science in Office ACADEMIC ing Management degree shall be Administration Business Operations awarded upon completion of 64 se- The Associate in Science in Office Business Specialist mester credit hours. This program Administration degree is awarded provides learning opportunities for a upon completion of 63 semester Computer Programming credit hours. This program prepares student to acquire the necessary skills Computer Programming Specialist for a career in this multifaceted field. students for employment as office Career areas include: marketing, mer- systems managers, administrative sec- eBusiness Management chandising, retailing, advertising, retaries and executive office admin- eBusiness – Business Operations buying, and many support areas such istrators or provides supplemental as management, communications, training for a person previously or eBusiness – Business Specialist and personnel management. Specific currently employed in these occupa- job titles include: sales clerk, sales rep- tions. This program also contains a AutoCad Foundations resentative/manager, expediter, buyer, word-information processing option. Information Technology food marketing manager, and fast (n)Associate in Science in Administration food services. Radiography Information Technology (k)Associate in Science in The Associate in Science in Radiog- Management Networking Services Technology raphy degree will be awarded upon Network Specialist the completion of 77 semester credit Information Technology Technician The Associate in Science in Network- hours. This program is designed to Marketing Operation ing Services Technology- Network prepare students to become skilled Specialist degree shall be awarded members of health care teams. The Paramedic upon completion of 63 semester credit student will learn to provide the pa- Office Specialist hours. The purpose of this program is tient care and technical expertise to prepare students to enter the necessary to create an x-ray image Office Management on film to be used by the physician. workforce as networking specialists. Office Support www.phcc.edu Academic Programs 72 5.Technical Certificate Programs e. Technical Certificate Program- Basic Law Enforcement and Basic Dental Assisting Corrections. The program is de- The Technical Certificate will be This 24 technical credit hour pro- signed for students who already have awarded upon satisfactory completion gram is designed to prepare students satisfactorily completed a Law En- of a planned program of postsecondary for employment as dental assistants forcement/Basic Recruit program. studies in a specialized area. A minimum and dental auxiliaries. The program j. Technical Certificate Program - of 25% of the program, other than meets the standards of the Florida credit-by-examination, must be earned Board of Dentistry. Graduates of the Medical Secretary/Examining in residence at PHCC. A cumulative program are eligible for employment Room Assistant The purpose of this 35 technical grade-point average of not less than 2.0 as dental assistants with expanded or “C” must be achieved in the program functions and radiography skills. credit hour program is to prepare courses by graduation. Some Technical students for employment as office Certificate Programs are open-entry. f. Technical Certificate Program - clerks in medical facilities and as Fire Fighter I/Fire Fighter II examining room assistants in physi- a. Technical Certificate Program - The purpose of this program is to cians’ offices. This program includes Applied Welding Technologies prepare students for employment as instruction in both general office This specialized program of 39 tech- fire fighters. The presentation of the and medical record skills and in- nical credit hours is designed to en- course is structured in such a man- cludes a clinical component. able persons to acquire skills and ner that the first 225 hours of this k. Technical Certificate Program - knowledge necessary for initial em- 450-hour program will fulfill the ployment as welders. Emphasis is State of Florida requirements to pre- Nursing Assistant placed on care and safe use of weld- pare the student for certification as The purpose of this 4 technical credit hour program is to provide the ing equipment, tools, and materials. a Volunteer Fire Fighter and quali- Employability skills are included. fies the student to sit for the Basic knowledge and skills required to pass Volunteer Fire Fighter Florida State the written and skills portion of the b. Technical Certificate Program - State of Florida Certified Nursing examination. Completion of the full Correctional Officer Assistant (CAN) exam and enter the The purpose of this 17.66 technical 450 hours of the program will fulfill the State of Florida requirements to workforce as a CAN in a health care credit program is to prepare students facility. Students, who successfully for entry-level employment as cor- prepare the student for certification as a Minimum Standards Fire Fighter complete this program, are eligible rectional officers. The program is to take the state exam. prescribed by the Florida Depart- II and qualifies the student to sit for ment of Law Enforcement, Crimi- the Minimum Standards Fire Fighter l. Technical Certificate Program - nal Justice Standards and Training Florida State examination. Phlebotomy Commission in accordance with g. Technical Certificate Program - The purpose of this 5.5 technical Florida Statutes. Health Unit Coordinator credit hour program is to prepare students to work as phlebotomists. This 16.67 technical credit hour c. Technical Certificate Program - Students can work in hospitals, doc- Cross-Over Corrections To Law program is designed to prepare students as health unit coordinators. tors- offices, nursing homes, and Enforcement other health care facilities. The purpose of this 9.53 technical Some of the topics included in the credit hour program is to train stu- program are: interpreting medical m. Technical Certificate Program -

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS dents who want dual certification in terminology; performing clerical Practical Nursing Basic Law Enforcement and Basic duties; reading, interpreting, and co- This 45 technical credit hour pro- Corrections. The program is de- ordinating physicians’ orders; legal gram is designed to prepare indi- signed for students who already have and ethical responsibilities; and per- viduals to provide nursing care to completed a Correctional Officer forming supervised clinical duties. clients in hospitals and other com- program satisfactorily. h. Technical Certificate Program - parable health agencies as practical Law Enforcement/Basic Recruit nurses and is approved by the Florida d. Technical Certificate Program- State Board of Nursing. Upon satis- This 22.39 technical credit hour Cosmetology factory completion of the prescribed This specialized 40 technical credit program provides job-related training at the entry level to candidates course work, a graduate is eligible hour program is designed to prepare to sit for the National Council Li- for law enforcement positions. The persons for initial employment in censure Examination for Practical the field of cosmetology. Upon sat- curriculum is prescribed by the Florida Department of Law Enforce- Nurses in accordance with regula- isfactory completion of this pro- tions set forth in the Nurse Practice ment, Criminal Justice Standards gram, a graduate receives a certifi- Act, Chapter 464.008 and 464.108. cate in Cosmetology and is eligible and Training Commission in accordance with Florida Statutes. A graduate is also eligible to apply to sit for the Florida Board of Cos- for admission to the Associate De- metology Licensure Examination. i. Technical Certificate Program - gree in Nursing Program at the Cross Over Law Enforcement To ADN-LPN entry point. Corrections The purpose of this 5.21 technical credit hour program is to train students who want dual certification in 2004–2005 Academic Programs 73 6. Advanced Technical Certificates This is the initial level for a career General Education Development in emergency medical services and (GED) Preparation The Advanced Technical Certificate the prerequisite for paramedic train- (ATC) will be awarded upon the satis- ing and certification. Students who do not have a high school factory completion of a program of in- diploma are eligible to enroll in the GED b. Medical Coder struction of at least nine (9) credit hours Prep program. The GED Prep program This 33 technical credit hour pro- but less than 45 credit hours of college offers students the opportunity to obtain gram is designed to prepare students credit courses. An Advanced Technical the necessary skills required to complete for employment as coders, medical Certificate is available only to students the GED test successfully and earn a state record coders, coding technicians, who have already received an Associate high school equivalency diploma. Students coding clerks, or coder specialists. in Science Degree and who are seeking are able to work individually with the as- The program includes instruction in an advanced specialized planning pro- sistance of a tutor as they gain the knowl- medical terminology, coding sys- gram of study to supplement the Asso- edge required to pass the test. GED prep tems, fundamentals of disease pro- ciate in Science Degree. instruction is offered in the Learning cess including pharmacology, health Laboratory, which is located in the library The following ATC is offered: care delivery systems, basics of medi- at each campus. a. The Care of the Monitored cal records services, ethical and le- Patient gal responsibilities, and employabil- Instruction is given in the general educa- The purpose of this Advanced Tech- ity skills. tion subjects of writing, social studies, science, literature, and mathematics. In ad- nical Certificate program is to pro- c. Medical Record Transcribing dition, students can receive instruction in vide the Associate in Science Degree This 40 technical credit hour pro- basic skills as well as enhance their work- RN and/or registered nurse with gram is designed to prepare students place skills as they work toward successful job advanced knowledge and skills in for employment as medical record placement. Interested students should con- monitored areas which are beyond transcriptionists in hospitals, for pri- tact the Learning Laboratory on their cam- the basic nursing education. The vate physicians, and as independent pus. There are no charges for this program. program includes instruction in ad- contractors. The program includes vanced pathophysiology, physical instruction for advanced keyboard- assessment, and clinical manage- ing skills, medical terminology, Continuing Education ment to prepare the student for health care delivery systems, basics PHCC will provide such Continuing Edu- monitored area in which nurses are of medical records services, legal and cation non-credit courses as are needed to in high demand. ethical responsibilities, and employ- serve the residents of the college district. ability skills. These courses are designed to meet spe- 7. Applied Technology Diploma cific needs and may vary in content, An Applied Technology Diploma Course Transferability length, and time scheduled. For informa- (ATD) consisting of a course of study tion about such courses, contact the Co- that is part of an Associate in Science Courses identified as part of the General ordinator of Continuing Education at the Education core program in an Associate nearest campus. PROGRAMS (AS) or an Associate in Applied Science ACADEMIC degree (AAS), is less than 60 credit in Science Degree and within the Associ- ate in Science in Business Administration, Continuing Education courses may be listed hours, and leads to employment in a in one of the following two categories: specific occupation shall be awarded to Nursing (R.N.), and Radiography may be students who have met the requirements transferable to a senior Florida institution. Lifelong Learning Courses of that diploma. An Applied Technol- However, the core courses do not com- These courses are designed to improve ogy Diploma program may consist of plete the general education requirements someone’s competencies in areas other either technical credit or college credit. for transfer at the junior level, and they than work or to enhance someone’s qual- may not prepare a student to take the ity of life. a. Emergency Medical Technician CLAST examination. Selection of courses This 11 credit hour program pre- other than those required is the responsi- Fees shall be charged for lifelong learning pares students for employment as bility of the student and should be related courses in accordance with the fee struc- emergency medical technicians to to his/her goals. ture established by the District Board of function at the basic pre-hospital Tr ustees. level and treat various medical/ All other catalog courses listed as 1000- trauma conditions using appropri- or 2000-level are credited for purposes of graduation from PHCC, but may not be Continuing Workforce ate equipment and materials. The Education (CWE) program prepares students for certi- accepted by the institution to which a stu- fication as EMTs in accordance with dent transfers, nor applied toward required These courses are organized and designed Chapter 64E-2 of the Florida Ad- prerequisites for satisfying program entry to develop or enhance an individual’s oc- ministrative Code. The program is requirements. An advisor will assist in pro- cupational skills. Records of such courses approved by the Department of viding information about courses normally are maintained by the College. Fees shall Health and Rehabilitative Services accepted for transfer within programs at a be charged for CWE courses in accordance and the curriculum adheres to the particular university or four-year college. with the fee structure established by the U.S. Department of Transportation District Board of Trustees. Emergency Medical Technician Ba- sic National Standard Curriculum. www.phcc.edu Academic Programs 74 Guidelines of the State Board of Commu- Transfer Program 8,000 words in the six hours of required nity Colleges will be used in appropriately humanities courses and earning a grade of identifying these courses. The Associate in Arts (AA) and Associate “C” or higher; and writing 8,000 words in Science (AS) Degree program in Busi- in the six hours of required social and be- Senior Citizen Academy - “The Club” ness Administration, Nursing (RN), and havioral science courses and earning a Radiography Degree programs are the pre- grade of “C” or higher. Within the math- PHCC believes that students of any age paratory program for advanced studies at ematics area, completion of specific math- should have access to higher education and other colleges and universities. Students ematical courses is required. The intent of promotes the concept of lifelong learning. seeking the AA degree or intending to the Gordon Rule is met at PHCC in the In 1999, PHCC established a Senior Citi- transfer to the upper division of a state communications area by the following zen Academy that focuses on serving adults university upon completion of an AA distribution of writing requirements: aged 60 or older and their spouses. This Degree must complete the College Level program offers learning opportunities in Academic Skills Testing (CLAST) or Communications (4,000 words) most academic areas, including those in CLAST alternative requirements. 1. English Composition I college credit and technical-credit pro- Satisfactory completion of the AA Degree (ENC 1101) grams, non-credit courses, and other se- program, to include the CLAST exami- lected monthly activities. 2. English Composition I - Honors nation, will allow a student to enter a (ENC 1121H) The Senior Citizen program offers a se- Florida public university at the junior nior citizen the opportunity to become a level. Flexibility is allowed in the AA De- 3. English Composition II member of “The Club” for $150 per aca- gree Program to permit a student to pre- (ENC 1102) demic year, defined as August - April for pare for almost any bachelor’s degree pro- 4. English Composition II - Honors this program. Part-time residents of the gram. However, the satisfactory comple- (ENC 1122H) area or other interested students who may tion of the program neither implies nor not want to join for a full academic year guarantees that all lower level requirements 5. American Literature : Exploration may join for $100 per term. There are in a program of the student’s choice at a to the Late 19th Century (AML many benefits to membership. Some of higher level institution have been met. For 2010) those benefits include such privileges as: this reason, any student who expects to 6. American Literature : The Late transfer to a senior institution is advised 19th Century through the Modern 1. Free enrollment in any three-credit to contact the specific department of that Era (AML 2020) college-credit or technical credit- institution as early as possible for infor- hour class per academic year on a mation about courses to be taken while 7. British Literature: The Middle Ages space-available basis, excluding lab at PHCC. Final responsibility for choice Through the Late 18th Century or special fees. of program and courses at PHCC, how- (ENL 2012) 2. Free enrollment in any single non- ever, rests with the student. 8. British Literature: The Late 18th credit class, up to eight contact College catalogs and counseling manuals Century Through the Modern Era hours, per fall or spring term, from all state universities identifying re- (ENL 2022) excluding lab or special fees. The quired prerequisites and catalogs from Senior member may enroll in an other senior colleges are available in the 9. World Literature: The Ancient additional 24 contact hours, fall or Student Services Office at any PHCC World Through the Renaissance spring term, if the member does not (LIT 2110)

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PROGRAMS campus. Advisors are available, by appoint- plan to enroll in any three-credit ment, to assist the student in planning a 10. World Literature: The Renaissance college or technical class per program. academic year as listed in Item 1 Through the Modern Era (LIT 2120) above. 11. Women in Literature (LIT 2380) Gordon Rule 3. Admittance to “Club” activities, 12. World Cinema (ENG 2103) which include monthly seminars or State Board of Education Rule 6A-10.030, workshops and an annual holiday hereafter referred to as the Gordon Rule, Humanities (4,000 words) social. applies to students who entered college for 1. Dance in Art and Education the first time after Term II of the 1982-83 4. Free blood pressure screening - once (DAN 2100) academic year. The rule stipulates the reper term. quirements of student performance in 2. Introduction to Humanities 5. And much, much more. both the communications and mathemat- (HUM 1020) ics areas. Satisfactory completion of this The Senior Citizen Academy has several 3. Humanities: The Ancient World to rule requires that a student earn a grade the Middle Ages conditions of enrollment and/or deadlines of “C” or higher in each applicable course. that apply to its membership agreement. (HUM 2211) Senior citizens are encouraged to contact Within the communications area, the stu- 4. Humanities: The Renaissance to the the Senior Citizen Liaison at the New Port dent must write a total of 24,000 words. Modern Day (HUM 2230) Richey (West) Campus at extension 3439 This requirement will be satisfied by stu- for more information about the program. dents writing 8,000 words in the six hours 5. Introduction to Humanities - of required communications courses and Honors (HUM 1020H) earning a grade of “C” or higher; writing

2004–2005 Academic Programs 75 6. Humanities: The Ancient World to Examination Minimum Maximum Thirteen hours of credit may be granted the Middle Ages -Honors Score Credit toward the A.S. degree in Criminal Jus- (HUM 2211H) tice Technology for the successful comple- French 62 8 tion of a PHCC Law Enforcement/Basic 7. Humanities: The Renaissance to the 50 4 Recruit Program. Under this provision, Modern Day - Honors credit will be awarded for CJL 2100 (HUM 2230H) German 63 8 Criminal Law, CJT 1100 Criminal Inves- 8. Art Appreciation (ARH 1000) 50 4 tigation, CJE 1000 Introduction to Law Enforcement, CJE 1500 Police Opera- 9. Survey of Drama I: Ancient Greece Spanish 66 8 tions, and CJD 2009 Criminal Justice to the Early Renaissance Career Enhancement. (THE 2010) 50 4 Students who received Associate in Arts In order to be awarded the credit, a stu- 10. Survey of Drama II: High Renais- dent must: sance to Present Degrees before September 1, 1989, or who (THE 2011) enrolled in a program of studies leading to 1. Be declared and enrolled in the an Associate’s Degree from a Florida com- PHCC A.S. degree program in 11. Introduction to Theatre munity college before August 1, 1989, and Criminal Justice and (THE 2020) have maintained continuous enrollment shall be exempt from this admissions re- 2. Complete a Petition for Law Enforce- 12. Music Appreciation (MUL 1110) quirement. Any lower division student ad- ment Credit, attach all required 13. Applied Ethics (PHI 1630) mitted without meeting the foreign lan- documentation (including a copy of guage requirement must earn such credits the certificate awarded at the 14. Introduction to Philosophy prior to admission to the upper division of completion of the Basic Recruit (PHI 1010) a state university. Any AA Degree graduate Program) and submit the form to 15. Introduction to Logic (PHI 2100) from a public community college admit- the Director of Law Enforcement ted without meeting the foreign language programs. 16. Introduction to Religion requirement must earn such credits prior (REL 2000) This program is located at the East Cam- to graduation from a state university. pus. This facility offers training programs 17. World Religions (REL 2300) for law enforcement agencies throughout Social and Behavioral Sciences College Preparatory Courses Pasco and Hernando counties. Courses with the following prefixes will PHCC offers College Preparatory (Prep) include a 4,000 word writing requirement: Courses which are below college level for Military Science Program - Reserve AMH, ANT, CLP, DEP, ECO, EDP, students in need of remedial work in skills Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) EUH, GEA, HIS, INR, ISS, POS, PPE, necessary for college-level academic PSY, SOP, SYG. A dual enrollment program with the Uni- courses. Individually prescribed study is versity of South Florida (USF) is offered also available in the Learning Laborato-

by PHCC. Students interested in enroll- PROGRAMS Foreign Language Requirement ACADEMIC ries. See “Common Placement Testing,” ing in the program are required to make and consult a PHCC advisor for further Based on Florida Statute 240.233, all un- application with USF. Please consult a information. Credits earned in College PHCC advisor for details. dergraduate students who are admitted to Preparatory Courses do not apply toward a state university shall have earned two degrees or certificates. credits of sequential foreign language or American sign language at the secondary Students who do not achieve satisfactory level or the equivalent of such instruction scores in Communications, Reading and/ (eight to ten semester hours) at the or Mathematics on the Florida College postsecondary level. Entry-Level Placement Test (FCELPT) can obtain information regarding alterna- An alternate method for students to dem- tives to traditional college-preparatory in- onstrate equivalent foreign language com- struction, including private provider in- petence is by means of credit awarded on struction, from the office of Student Ser- the basis of scores on the foreign language vices on each campus. subject matter examinations in the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) as indicated in FAC Rule 6A-10.024(5)(b), Police Standards Program which shall count toward the eight to 10 (Law Enforcement/Basic Recruit) semester hours. The examination, mini- PHCC offers the Basic Recruit, Police mum scores for awarding credit, and maxi- Standards Program. This technical credit mum credit to be awarded are: program fulfills the requirements set forth by the Florida Police Standards and Train- ing Commission Basic Recruit Curriculum. www.phcc.edu Academic Programs 76 Associate in Arts Degree Program (For admission requirements to the Associate in Arts Degree Program, see index)

The Associate in Arts (AA) Degree will be awarded upon 4. To ensure that all students are provided with a broad completion of 60 credit hours and upon passing the state-pre- spectrum of mathematical skills scribed College-Level Academic Skills Test (see CLAST) or demonstrating satisfaction of an approved CLAST alternative. Measurement Thirty-six credit hours must be earned in General Education All AA graduates will have completed successfully (with requirements as provided in the statewide Articulation Agree- a “C” or higher) a MAC, MGF, MTG or STA course, ment. The remaining 24 hours may consist of any course(s) in and the catalog section under “Courses” that are 1000 or 2000 level. All AA graduates will have completed successfully the Required Communication, Computation, and Humanities mathematics skills portion of the CLAST or an approved courses must each be completed with a grade of “C” or above. CLAST alternative. At least 15 hours of credit in classroom instruction at PHCC, other than Credit-By-Examination, CLEP, or Advanced Place- 5. To develop in students mathematical competency, ment, must be earned in residence at PHCC. A cumulative, de- accuracy, and understanding consistent with university gree-level grade-point average of not less than 2.0 or “C” must requirements/ recommendations be achieved by graduation. A cumulative, degree-level grade-point Measurement average of not less than 2.0 or “C” must be achieved in courses taken at PHCC. All AA graduates will have completed successfully (with a “C” or higher) at least three hours of mathematics at OBJECTIVES OF THE AA DEGREE the level of college-level algebra (MAC 1105 or MGF 1106) or higher and successfully completed the math- The purpose of the AA Degree Program is to prepare the stu- ematics skills portion of the CLAST or an approved dent for transfer at the junior level, especially to the State Uni- CLAST alternative. versity System (SUS) of Florida, by providing academic courses 6. To nurture in students an understanding of the struc- which are parallel in both content and quality to those taught ture, function, and basic components of the biological within the SUS. and physical worlds Objectives Measurement 1. To enhance the ability of students to communicate ideas All AA graduates will have completed successfully at least and meaning in writing with competency in form and three science courses: one biological science course from substance a prescribed list, one physical science course from a prescribed list, and a third science course either from Measurement these prescribed lists or any course with a GLY or OCE All AA graduates will have completed successfully (with a prefix. “C” or higher) English Composition I (ENC 1101 or 7. To foster in students an understanding of individual ENC 1121H).

ACADEMIC and/or group behavior.

PROGRAMS All AA graduates will have completed successfully the Measurement English language skills and the essay portions of the College Level Academic Skills Test (CLAST) or an All AA graduates will be encouraged to complete successfully approved CLAST alternative. Introduction to Psychology (PSY 1012 or PSY 1012H), or Introduction to Sociology (SYG 2000 or SYG 2000H), or 2. To develop in students the skills necessary to prepare Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (ANT 2410). research papers 8. To develop in students an appreciation of the arts and Measurement humanities, including the critical awareness of cultures All AA graduates will have completed successfully (with a and cultural diversity “C” or higher) English Composition I (ENC 1101 or Measurement ENC 1121H) or an alternate course. These skills are reinforced in Humanities I (HUM 2211 or HUM All AA graduates will have completed successfully (with 2211H, ) other general education communications, a “C” or higher) two courses in humanities. humanities, and social and behavioral science courses. 9. To develop in students knowledge and understanding of 3. To strengthen speaking and listening skills in students the structure and function of government Measurement Measurement All AA graduates will have completed successfully (with a All AA graduates will be encouraged to complete “C” or higher) Introduction to Public Speaking (SPC successfully (with a “C” or higher) American Federal 2600 or SPC 2600H). Government (POS 2041).

2004–2005 Academic Programs 77 10. To prepare students for successful academic performance General Education Requirements for upon transfer to the upper-division institutions in the State University System (SUS) the AA Program Measurement Semester Credit Hours The mean grade-point average (GPA) of PHCC gradu- I. Communications 9 ates who transfer to the SUS will be at least equal to the (includes 4,000-word writing requirement) mean GPA of other transfer students in the SUS. *ENC 1101 English Composition I or 11. To develop computer literacy skills in students *ENC 1121H English Composition I - Honors and Measurement *ENC 1102 English Composition IIor All AA students will be encouraged to complete intro- *ENC 1122H English Composition II - Honors or ductory computer courses if not part of their degree requirements. *AML 2010 American Literature: Exploration to the Late 19th Century or 12. To provide students with a varied educational experience *AML 2020 American Literature: The Late 19th Century Measurement through the Modern Era or All AA graduates will have completed successfully up to ENL 2012 British Literature: The Middle Ages through the 24 elective credits in addition to the 36 credits in the Late 18th Century or general education core program. *ENL 2022 British Literature: The Late 18th Century through Additional Assistance the Modern Era or Students are provided assistance to enhance the probability of *LIT 2110 World Literature: The Ancient World through the successful performance at the college level. For example, enter- Renaissance or ing students are administered the Florida College Entry-level *LIT 2120 World Literature: The Renaissance through the Mod- Placement Test (FCELPT) so that they can be advised and placed ern Era or in the proper communication and computation courses. *ENG 2103 World Cinema or LIT 2380 Women in Literature and *SPC 2600 Introduction to Public Speaking or *SPC 2600H Introduction to Public Speaking-Honors Passing Scores on the College-Level Academic Skills II. Mathematics 6

PROGRAMS Test (CLAST) Any course listed in this catalog with ACADEMIC The scale scores on the CLAST that must be achieved in *MAC, *MGF, *MTG or *STA prefix order for a student to be awarded the AA Degree are shown (see exceptions on the following page) below. A student’s passing scores are those that are in effect on the date a student first takes the test. Note that the essay III. Natural Sciences 9 was reported on a four (4) point scale through September Biological Science (one course – BOT, BSC 1991. Since October 1991, scores on the essay test have been reported on a six (6) point scale. For students retaking the [except BSC 1050 or BSC 1050H], MCB) essay portion of the examination, a total score of four on a four-point scale is considered equivalent to a total score of Physical Science (one course - CHM, PHY, PSC) five on a six-point scale. See the section, “CLAST Alterna- Biological or Physical Science tives,” for other ways students may meet this requirement. (one course – any of the above Science prefixes plus BSC 1050 Effective August 1, 1986 through July 31, 1989: or BSC 1050H, GLY, or OCE) Reading - 270; Writing - 270; Computation - 275; and Note: It is recommended that either Introduction to the Physical Essay - 4. Sciences [PSC 1341] or a Survey of the Physical Sciences [PSC Effective August 1, 1989 through September 30, 1991: 1311] be taken as a FIRST science course for ALL students not Reading - 295; Writing - 295; Computation - 285; and planning to major in the sciences. These courses serve as the Essay - 4. foundation for all other science courses. Effective October 1, 1991 through September 30, 1992: IV. Social and Behavioral Sciences 6 Reading - 295; Writing - 295; Computation - 290; and Essay - 5. *Any course with the prefix: AMH, ANT, CLP, DEP, ECO, Effective October 1, 1992: EDP, EUH, GEA, HIS, INR, ISS, POS, PSY, SOP, SYG, PPE Reading - 295; Writing - 295; Computation - 295; (All courses include a 4,000 word writing requirement.) Essay - 6. www.phcc.edu Academic Programs 78 Semester Credit Hours Electives V. Humanities 6 Sixty (60) hours of college-level work is required in the AA (includes 4,000-word writing requirement) program. Beyond the 36 hours of general education require- *HUM 1020 Introduction to Humanities or ments, the remaining 24 hours may be completed from courses at the 1000 or 2000 level listed in the catalog/handbook. *HUM 1020H Introduction to Humanities – Honors or The student is urged to select electives relevant to his/her proposed major. If the major is undecided, advisors are prepared to *HUM 2211 Humanities: The Ancient World to the Middle provide assistance in the selection process. Common course pre- Ages or requisites for students transferring to the State University Sys- *HUM 2230 Humanities: The Renaissance to the Modern Day tem of Florida have been established for all degree programs. or Students should consult an advisor to determine the required prerequisites for transfer to a specific degree program within the *HUM 2211H Humanities: The Ancient World to the Middle State University System. Ages - Honors or Students will satisfy basic computer literacy requirements in ENC *HUM 2230H Humanities: The Renaissance to the Modern 1101 or ENC 1121H in addition to any required common prereq- Day – Honors or uisite computer courses for transfer to the state university system. *ARH 1000 Art Appreciation or All students must satisfy all college prepatory requirements before completing 12 credit hours. Note: All students who receive *THE 2010 Survey of Drama I: Ancient Greece to the Early an AA Degree must pass all sections of the CLAST or satisfy an Renaissance or approved CLAST alternative. *THE 2011 Survey of Drama II: High Renaissance to Present The student who does not meet the foreign language require- or ment set by the state university system of Florida (See “Foreign *MUL 1110 Music Appreciation or Language Requirement”) is urged to take these courses. See an Advisor for details. *PHI 1630 Applied Ethics or Exceptions to mathematics requirement: *PHI 1010 Introduction to Philosophy or Successful completion of any of the following combinations of *PHI 2100 Introduction to Logic courses will NOT satisfy the mathematics requirement for the AA Degree: *THE 2020 Introduction to Theatre or Both MAC 1102 and MAC 1105 *DAN 2100 Dance in Art and Education or Both MAC 1104 and MAC 1105 *REL 2000 Introduction to Religion or Both MAC 1114 and MAC 1147 *REL 2300 World Religions Both MGF 1202 and MGF 1106 Total: 36 *These courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or higher.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS prepare students for the baccalaureate degree. Please see your University Parallel Programs advisor for assistance with your academic planning.

PHCC provides programs of instruction consisting of college Agribusiness & Agriculture credit courses offered to freshmen and sophomores pursuing baccalaureate programs. The Associate in Arts degree shall be Course Information & Substitutes to Agriculture & Other awarded upon the satisfactory completion of a planned program Programs of 60 college credits, unless otherwise provided by law, after dem- Agricultural Business/Operations onstration of the attainment of predetermined and specified per- Agriculture (Food and Resource) Economics formance requirements. The State of Florida has identified Com- Landscape Operations & Management mon Prerequisites for all majors within the university programs. Agriculture Science Animal Science Some majors have no common prerequisites while others have Dairy Science very specific prerequisites. This will require students to make Poultry Science the appropriate course choices to satisfy the 36 hour General Food Science & Technology – 3 Tracks Education requirement as well as the remaining 24 hours needed Food Science (Track 1 of 3) to complete the Associate in Arts degree. Food Science & Human Nutrition-Dietetics Students need to meet with their advisor to be certain that they (Track 2 of 3) meet the specific requirements of the institutions to which they Nutritional Sciences (Track 3 of 3) plan to transfer. Student Services has current, detailed informa- Plant Sciences tion regarding common prerequisites for baccalaureate degrees Agronomy & Crop Science in the State University System (SUS). The following is a com- Horticulture Science plete listing of all the programs of study within the SUS that Soils Science 2004–2005 Academic Programs 79 Architecture & Construction Home Economics Teacher Education (vocational) Architecture & Environment Design Mathematics Teacher Education – 2 Tracks Architecture Secondary Mathematics Education (Track 1 of 2) Design in Architecture Studies Junior High/Middle School Mathematics Education Construction/Building Technology – Universities Separate (Track 2 of 2) FAMU – Construction/Building Technology Music Teacher Education FIU – Construction/Building Technology Physical Education Teaching & Coaching UF and UNF – Construction/Building Technology Science Teacher Education – 5 Tracks Biology Teacher Education (Track 1 of 5) Area & Ethnic Studies Chemistry Teacher Education (Track 2 of 5) American Studies (USA) Earth/Space Teacher Education (Track 3 of 5) Asian Studies Physics Teacher Education (Track 4 of 5) Russian & East European Studies Middle Grades Science Teacher Education (Track 5 of 5) Latin American Studies Social Sciences Teacher Ed (History, Social Science, African-American (Black) Studies Economics, & Political Science) Jewish Studies Trade & Industrial Teacher Education (Vocational) – 3 Tracks Women’s Studies Vocational Industrial Education (Track 1 of 3) Occupational Specialist Training Education Mass Communications & Rhetoric (Track 2 of 3) Technical Education (Track 3 of 3) Communication (Mass) Secondary Science/Math Teacher Education Advertising Dance Education – B.A. (Track under dance) Journalism Drama Education Magazine Production Public Relations & Organizational Communication Engineering & Engineering Technology Radio & TV Broadcasting Rhetorical Speech & Communication Course Information & Tenants for Engineering (Page 1 of 2) Course Information & Substitutes for Engineering Computer & Info Sci, & Computer Engineering (Page 2 of 2) Engineering, General Computer & Information Science – 3 Tracks Aerospace Engineering Computer Sciences (Track 1 of 3) Agricultural Engineering (The Program) Computer & Information Sciences (Track 2 of 3) Agricultural Engineering – 2 Tracks Computer Information Systems (Track 3 of 3) FAU only Biological Systems Mgmt. & Environmental Information Sciences (Track 3 of 3) UNF only Sys. Mgmt. (Track 1 of 2) Information Sciences & Systems Production Management, Manufacturing & Process Computer Engineering – 2 Tracks (Track 2 of 2) Computer Engineering (Track 1 of 2) Chemical Engineering

PROGRAMS Computer & Information Engineering (Track 2 of 2) Civil Engineering ACADEMIC Electrical, Electronics Engineering Education Engineering Science Special Education, General Education of the Emotionally Handicap Environmental Health Engineering Education of the Mentally Handicapped Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering Education of Blind & Visually Handicapped Materials Engineering Education of Specific Learning Disabled Elementary Teacher Education Mechanical Engineering Junior High/Middle School Teacher Education – 6 Tracks Nuclear Engineering Middle Grade Math/Middle Grade Science Ed (Track 1 of 6) Coastal & Ocean Engineering Middle Grade English/Middle Grade Social Science Ed Industrial 7 Systems Engineering (Track 2 of 6) Middle Grade Math/Middle Grade English Ed (Track 3 of 6) Engineering Technology Middle Grade Math/Middle Grade Social Science Ed Civil Technology (Track 4 of 6) Electronic Engineering Technology Middle Grade Science/Middle Grade English Ed (Track 5 of 6) Middle Grade Science/Middle Grade Social Science Ed Mechanical Engineering – Related Technology (Track 6 of 6) Engineering Technology, General – 3 Tracks Pre-Elementary/Early Childhood Teacher Education Electrical Track (Track 1 of 3) Agricultural Teacher Education (Vocational) Construction Track (Track 2 of 3) Art Teacher Education Manufacturing Track (Track 3 of 3) Business Teacher Education (Vocational) Surveying English Teacher Education Foreign Languages Teacher Education Health Teacher Education www.phcc.edu Academic Programs 80 Foreign Languages Philosophy & Religion Foreign Language, Multiple Philosophy, Religion, Theology Linguistics Philosophy East Asian Language/Literature Religious Studies Russian Philosophy & Religion German French Physical Sciences Italian Radiation Physics Portuguese Astronomy Spanish Atmospheric Science & Meteorology Classics & Classical Language Chemistry Greek, Classical Chemical Sciences Latin Geology Physics Legal Assisting Forensic Science Legal Assisting Psychology Letters Psychology, General Social Psychology English, General Criminal Justice Liberal/General Studies Protective Services Liberal Arts & Sciences Criminal Justice Studies Independent Studies Humanities Public Administration & Social Work New College Public Administration and Services Public Administration Life Sciences & Environmental Studies Social Work, General Life Sciences Biology, General Social Sciences Biochemistry Social Sciences, General Botany, General Anthropology Plant Pathology Economics – 2 Tracks Microbiology/Bacteriology Economics – Social Sciences (Track 1 of 2) Ecology (Limnology) Economics – Business (Track 2 of 2) Marine/Aquatic Biology Geography Zoology History Entomology International Relations Environmental Science – Universities Separate Political Science & Government FIU – Environmental Science, B.A. Program Sociology FIU – Environmental Science, B.S. Program

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS UF – Environmental Science, B.A. Program Visual & Performing Arts UF – Environmental Science, B.S. Program Dance – 2 Tracks USF – Environmental Science and Policy, Dance – B.A. (Track 1 of 2) B.S. Program Dance – B.F.A. (Track 2 of 2) UWF – Environmental Studies/Natural Science Option, Graphic Design B.S. Program Interior Design – Universities Separate UWF – Environmental Studies/Policy Option, FIU – Interior Design B.S. Program FSU – Interior Design UF – Interior Design Mathematics & Statistics Dramatic Arts Mathematics, General Motion Picture, TV, Recording Arts Motion Picture & TV Technology Applied Math/Math Sciences Art, General Statistics Studio/Fine Art Art History & Appreciation Parks & Recreation Graphics Arts Technology – 2 Tracks Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Photography (Track 1 of 2) Parks & recreation Management – 5 Tracks Printing Production (Track 2 of 2) Therapeutic Recreation (Track 1 of 5) Music, General Leisure Services – Professional (Track 2 of 5) Music History & Appreciation Leisure Services Management (Track 3 of 5) Recreation Program Delivery (Track 4 of 5) Music Performance Natural Resources (Track 5 of 5) Music Composition Exercise Science/Wellness Jazz Studies Music/Music Theory 2004–2005 Academic Programs 81 Health Professions & Related Science Chemistry and Computer Science (Track 7 of 17) Speech Pathology & Audiology UWF only Health Services Administration Chemistry and Earth Science (Track 8 of 17) UWF only Health Information Management Chemistry and Mathematics (Track 9 of 17) UWF only Respiratory Therapy Chemistry and Physics (Track 10 of 17) UWF only Medical Technology Computer Science and Earth Science (Track 11 of 17) Nursing UWF only Pharmacy – (Pharm D) – Universities Separate Computer Science and Mathematics (Track 12 of 17) Pharmacy – Phar D) FAMU only UWF only Pharmacy – (Phar D) UF only Computer Science and Physics (Track 13 of 17) Occupational Therapy UWF only Vocational Rehab Counseling Earth Science and Mathematics (Track 1‘4 of 17) Dietetics/Nutritional Services UWF only Earth Science and Physics (Track 15 of 17) UWF only Business & Management Mathematics and Physics (Track 16 of 17) UWF only Business, General Earth Systems Science Concentration (Track 17 of 17) Business Administration & Management FGCU only Accounting Interdisciplinary Natural Sciences Business Managerial Economics Gerontology Finance, General Independent/Interdisciplinary Studies – 3 Tracks Financial Services Environmental Management (Track 1 of 3) Insurance & Risk Management Waste Management & Utilization Hospitality Administration/Management – & Land Water Management (Track 2 of 3) Universities Separate Economics and Policy Specialization (Track 3 of 3) FIU – Hospitality Administration/Management Human Services, B.S. FSU and UCF – Hospitality Administration/ Music Therapy Management Radiologic (Med) Tech Human Resources Management Health Science – 7 Tracks International Business Management Community Health (Track 1 of 7) Management Info Systems/Business/Data Processing Health Administration (Track 2 of 7) Management Science Nutrition & Dietetics (Track 3 of 7) Business Marketing Management Addictions Studies (Track 4 of 7) Real Estate Physical Therapy (Track 5 of 7) Transportation Management B.S. in Health Sciences (Track 6 of 7) Rehabilitative Services (Track 7 of 7) One-Institution Programs

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Forest Resources & Conservation – 3 Tracks ACADEMIC Forest Resources & Conservation (Track 1 of 3) Natural Resources Conservation (Track 2 of 3) Wildlife Ecology and Conservation (Track 2 of 3) Urban & Regional Planning Landscape Architecture Home Economics, General Human Resource Development Home & Family Life – 2 Tracks Family & Child Science (Track 1 of 2) House (Track 2 of 2) Textiles & Clothing – 3 Tracks Apparel Design Technology (Track 1 of 3) Merchandising (Track 2 of 3) Textiles (Track 3 of 3) Environmental Studies Concentration Computer Science Concentration, B.A. Library Science – Information Studies Biological and Physical Sciences - (Track 1 of 17) UNF only Biology and Chemistry (Track 2 of 17) UWF only Biology and Computer Science (Track 3 of 17) UWF only Biology and Earth Science (Track 4 of 17) UWF only Biology and Mathematics (Track 5 of 17) UWF only Biology and Physics (Track 6 of 17) UWF only www.phcc.edu Academic Programs 82 Associate in Science/ Associate in Applied Science Degree Programs

The Associate in Science (AS) and Associate in Applied Science AS Associated Certificate (AAS) degree programs prepare students for employment in Degree in: Program in: selected fields. A certificate may be awarded in some programs Computer Programming Computer Programming after one year or less of prescribed work. These programs are and Analysis intended to prepare the student for employment after graduation - not for university transfer. An official high school tran- Computer Programming Specialist script indicating graduation or official GED scores indicating successful completion and an official transcript sent directly Dental Hygiene from each college and university previously attended are required for admission to an associated certificate. Students who Drafting and Design Technology AutoCAD Foundations wish to transfer should pursue the Associate in Arts (AA) De- Emergency Medical Services Paramedic gree or the Associate in Science Degree in one of the Statewide Articulated AS to BS/BA Degree Programs. Human Services Internet Services Technology- Cisco Listing of AS, AAS and Associated Certificate Programs Internet Specialist Information Technology Administration PHCC is authorized to award the Associate in Science (AS)Degree, Associate in Applied Science (AAS)Degree, and Legal Assisting (Paralegal) Associated Certificates in career/technical fields upon satisfactory completion of the established standard number of credit Marketing Management Marketing Operations hours required for each specific AS and AAS program as ap- Networking Services Technology- proved by the State Board of Community Colleges. The indi- Network Specialist vidual must complete the 15-hour General Education courses for the AS and AAS Degree and the remaining hours from an Information Technology approved program. Only courses designated at the 1000 and Management 2000 levels are applicable to this degree. At least 25% of the Information Technology credits toward the degree, other than Credit-by-Exam, CLEP, Technician or Advanced Placement, must be earned in residence at PHCC. A cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of not less than 2.0 or Nursing, with the: “C” must be achieved by graduation. In all associated certifi- Generic Track cate programs, a cumulative GPA of not less than 2.0 or “C” must be achieved. After completing the specified number of Licensed Practical Nurse Track hours in an AS Degree Associated Certificate program, a stu- Paramedic Track dent may continue in an AS Degree or an AAS Degree. Stu- dents who wish to transfer credits from any AS or AAS pro- Office Administration Office Management

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS gram to another institution must accept the responsibility for Office Specialist securing approval in advance from that institution. Office Support The AS/AAS Degrees and Associated Certificate programs of- Office Administration – fered at PHCC are as follows: Legal Specialization Office Management Legal Specialization Associate in Applied Science Associated Certificate (AAS) Degree in: Program in: Radiography Business Administration Business Management Business Operations Business Specialist Microsoft/Novell Criminal Justice Technology Associate in Science (AS) Degree in: Business Administration eBusiness eBusiness Management eBusiness Operations eBusiness Specialist

2004–2005 Academic Programs 83 Applied Technology Diploma Applied Technology Diploma in: PHCC is authorized to offer the Applied Technology Diploma Emergency Medical Technician - 11 credits toward A.S. De- (ATD). At a community college, the ATD may be offered ei- gree in Emergency Medical Services ther for technical credit or for college credit. Students entering All programs and courses are not available on all campuses. an ATD must have a standard high school diploma or a GED. Contact the campus student services office to determine whether The purpose of the ATD is to allow the student to gain ad- the program desired is offered on a particular campus. vanced standing toward an AS degree. When the ATD program articulates into an AS degree, the credit awarded will be college credit. These AS degrees may be offered at any community college. With the exception of EMT, students entering the program must take the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) and achieve the state-designated scores in order to receive their certificate. The Emergency Medical Technician ATD is offered for college credit at PHCC. Medical Coder and Medical Record Transcribing are also ATDs, but are offered for technical credit. Associate in Science Degree Program The Associate in Science (AS) Degree will be awarded upon •Mathematics - any course with MAC, MGF, MTG, completion of the program hours shown in the College Cata- or STA prefix (with a “C” or higher) or log/Student Handbook. All AS degrees include at least 15 credit •Biological Science - any course with BSC, MCB, or hours of General Education courses. All PHCC AS degrees include ENC 1101 English Composition I or ENC 1121H En- OCE prefix. or glish Composition I Honors. Required communication, com- •Physical Science - any three-hour course with putation, and humanities courses must each be completed with CHM, GLY, PHY or PSC prefix. a grade of “C” or above. At least 25% of the credits toward the degree, other than Credit-by-Exam, CLEP, or Advanced Place- 4. To enhance the ability of students to appreciate diversity, ment, must be earned in residence at PHCC. A cumulative, the arts, composition, and/or ethics. degree-level grade-point average of not less than 2.0 or “C” Measurement must be achieved prior to graduation. All AS graduates will have completed successfully three credits from the humanities area. Objectives of the AS Degree 5. To broaden the understanding and appreciation of The purpose of the AS degree is to prepare students to enter students in the areas of communications, social science, the workforce. Students who wish to transfer should contact mathematics, natural sciences, and humanities. the university to determine the transferability of courses. State- Measurement

PROGRAMS wide articulation exists between PHCC and the State Univer- ACADEMIC All AS graduates will have completed successfully three sity System and between selected public and private colleges additional hours of courses in communications (with a “C” and universities for some of the AS degrees to provide the op- or higher), social science, mathematics (with a “C” or portunity to continue in a bachelor’s degree program. higher), natural sciences, or humanities. Objectives 6. To develop computer literacy skills in students. 1. To enhance the ability of the students to communicate Measurement ideas and meaning in writing with competency in form All AS graduates will have completed successfully a com- and substance puter course or successfully used computer skills within Measurement their discipline. All AS graduates will have completed successfully (with a 7. To strengthen speaking and listening skills in students. “C” or higher) English Composition I (ENC 1101 or ENC 1121H). Measurement All AS graduates will have successfully demonstrated lis- 2. To ensure that students have a broad understanding of tening and speaking skills within their program. the social sciences. Measurement 8. To ensure that all students are provided a sound technical foundation in their designated program area. All AS will have completed successfully three credits from courses with the following prefixes: ANT, CLP, DEP, INR, Measurement POS, PPE, PSY, SOP or SYG. All AS graduates will have completed successfully their designated program of study. 3. To foster in students an understanding of mathematics or natural sciences. Measurement All AS graduates will have completed successfully three credits from the following courses: www.phcc.edu Academic Programs 84 Associate in Science Degree and Associate in Applied Science Degree Requirements

An Associate in Science (AS) Degree and Associate in Applied V. Core Elective 3 Science (AAS) Degree will be awarded upon completion of the Any course not used to satisfy Areas I, II, III or IV above or any hours specified in the program. The individual must complete course from the following areas: 15 hours in General Education courses and the remaining AutoCAD courses listed in the program. Courses designated for Technical Cisco Certification Certificates, except where specific articulation agreements ex- Computer Science ist, or those below the 1000 or 2000 level, are not applicable to this degree. At least 25% of the hours in a student’s program, V. Core Elective (cont.) other than by Credit-By-Examination, CLEP, or Advanced Geography Placement, must be earned in residence in classroom instruc- History tion at PHCC. A cumulative grade-point average of not less than 2.0 must be achieved prior to graduation. Humanities Interdisciplinary The General Education requirement for the AS Degree Journalism and the AAS Degree is: Literature Reading Semester Hours Credit Speech I. Communications 3 Total Hours: 15 *ENC 1101 English Composition or *Grade of “C” or above required *ENC 1121H English Composition I – Honors Each program will also include computer competencies, gen- II. Social Sciences 3 eral computational skills, oral communication skills, and human relations skills taught in a specific course or courses, based Courses with the following prefixes will meet this requirement: on the curricular needs. Some programs may also require par- AMH, ANT, CLP, DEP, ECO, EDP, EUH, GEA, INR, ISS, ticular courses to meet the requirements in II, III, IV, and V POS, PPE, PSY, SOP, or SYG above. See the individual program listings for required General III. Mathematics or Natural Sciences 3 Education Courses that must be completed. Any one of the following courses: It is strongly recommended that the first of any Mathematics (any course listed in this catalog with MAC, MGF, required English and mathematics courses be taken MTG or STA prefix) within the first 15 hours of course work. If the need for college preparatory courses is indicated by place- Biological Science (any course with BSC, MCB or OCE prefix) ment scores, college preparatory courses must be Physical Science (any course with CHM, GLY, PHY or PSC prefix) completed by the time the student completes 12 credit

ACADEMIC

PROGRAMS hours. The first of any required English and mathematics courses, as applicable, should be taken as soon IV. Humanities 3 thereafter as the student demonstrates the necessary Any course from the following areas: skills for these courses. Art Drama English Composition II (or equivalent General Education- Communication Course) Ethics (any Ethics course with a PHI prefix) Foreign Language Humanities Music

2004–2005 Academic Programs 85 Associate in Science in Business Administration AS to BS Transfer Program

This program is designed for students who plan to major in ACG 2021 Principles of Financial Accounting 3 business at a state university. The purpose of this program is to prepare students for transfer to the junior level of the State ACG 2071 Principles of Managerial Accounting 3 University System (SUS) of Florida, by providing academic GEB 1011 Introduction to Business 3 courses which are parallel in both content and quality to those taught within the SUS. This program will also prepare students GEB 1136 Introduction to eBusiness 3 for employment for mid-management positions in a variety of BUL 2241 Business Law 3 business environments. MAR 1011 Principles of Marketing 3 Program Code AS-BA CGS 1100 Microcomputer Applications 3 Course Listing Credit Hours Elective Area II 3 ENC 1101 English Composition I 3 Elective Area IV 3 or ENC 1121 English Composition I – Honors Hours: 48 MAC 1105 College Algebra 3 Program Options Choose 5 of the following courses: MAC 2233 Applied Calculus 4 MNA 2941 Internship in Business SPC 2600 Introduction to Public Speaking 3 MAT 1033 Intermediate Algebra or MNA 1100 Personnel Relationships in Business SPC 2600H Introduction to Public Speaking – Honors OST 2335 Business Communications ECO 2013 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 MNA 1345 Principles of Supervision ECO 2023 Principles of Microeconomics 3 GEB 2350 International Business Hours: 15 STA 2023 Introduction to Statistics 3 Total Hours: 64 *See Associate in Science General Education Requirements

PROGRAMS Associate in Applied Science in Business Administration ACADEMIC

The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employ- Program Code AAS-BA ment for mid-management positions in a variety of business environments as managers or to provide supplemental training Course Listing Credit Hours for persons previously or currently employed in management ENC 1101 English Composition I occupations. Students who wish to transfer any credits from this program to another institution must accept the responsi- or bility for securing approval in advance from that institution. ENC 1121H English Composition I - Honors 3 PHCC offers several certificates that can be earned as students CGS 1100 Microcomputer Applications 3 work toward AS degree goals. The Associate in Applied Science degree in Business Administration includes certificates in Busi- GEB 1011 Introduction to Business 3 ness Specialist, Business Management, and Business Operations. MNA 2941 Internship in Business 3 As certificates are completed, students can contact the staff in the Admissions and Student Records Office to receive their MAR 1011 Principles of Marketing 3 certificate(s). **OST 1100 College Keyboarding I 3 QMB 1001 Business Mathematics 3 GEB 2350 International Business 3 ACG 2021 Principles of Financial Accounting 3 BUL 2241 Business Law 3 www.phcc.edu Academic Programs 86 MNA 1100 Personnel Relationships in Business 3 Suggested Electives: ACG 2071 Principles of Managerial Accounting 3 CGS 2108 Advanced Microcomputer Applications ECO 2013 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 ECO 2023 Principles of Microeconomics OST 2335 Business Communications 3 MKA 1021 Salesmanship MNA 1345 Principles of Supervision 3 MKA 2041 Principles of Retailing SLS 2420 Career Enhancement 1 MKA 2511 Principles of Advertising GEB 1136 Introduction to eBusiness 3 OST 1711 Word Processing - WordPerfect CGS 2820 Web Page Design 3 OST 1764 Word Processing - Microsoft Word XP Elective Area III* 3 OST 1811 Desktop Publishing Elective Area IV* 3 OST 2311 Lotus for the Office Elective (Suggested Electives) 6 OST 2852 Excel for the Office

Total Hours: 64 STA 2023 Introduction to Statistics *See Associate in Applied Science General Education Requirements BUL 2561 Legal Issues in Information Technology **Keyboarding courses may be waived by completing satisfactorily the next level course. Certificate Program Business Management

The purpose of this program is to prepare students for the op- Program Code TC-SBM eration of a business and to become business owners and entre- preneurs. It also provides supplemental training for persons Course Listing Credit Hours previously or currently operating or owning a business. The CGS 1100 Microcomputer Applications 3 courses in this program are also part of the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Business Administration degree. Students need GEB 1136 Introduction to eBusiness 3 to contact the Admissions and Student Records Office to apply QMB 1001 Business Mathematics 3 for their certificate. After receiving their certificate, students are encouraged to continue their education by completing the OST 2335 Business Communications 3 courses in the AAS degree. ACG 2021 Principles of Financial Accounting 3 ECO 2013 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 MNA 1100 Personnel Relationships in Business 3

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PROGRAMS BUL 2241 Business Law 3

Total Hours: 24 Business Operations Certificate The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employ- Program Code TC-BO ment in occupations such as: supervisory positions such as community service coordinator, customer relations representative, Course Listing Credit Hours department supervisor, human relations specialist or other mid- QMB 1001 Business Mathematics 3 management positions in a variety of business environments. CGS 1100 Microcomputer Applications 3 The courses in this certificate program are also part of the As- sociate in Applied Science in Business Administration. Students ACG 2021 Principles of Financial Accounting 3 need to contact the Admissions and Student Records Office to OST 2335 Business Communications 3 apply for their certificate. After receiving their certificate, students are encouraged to continue their education by complet- MNA 1100 Personnel Relationships in Business 3 ing the courses in the AAS degree. MNA 1345 Principles of Supervision 3

Total Hours: 18

2004–2005 Academic Programs 87 Business Specialist Certificate Program Code TC-BS Course Listing Credit Hours The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employ- QMB 1001 Business Mathematics 3 ment in occupations such as: customer service representative, sales and services representative, merchandising specialist, or OST 2335 Business Communications 3 specialist positions in a variety of other business environments. MNA 1100 Personnel Relationships in Business 3 The courses in this certificate program are also part of the As- MNA 1345 Principles of Supervision 3 sociate in Applied Science in Business Administration. Students need to contact the Admissions and Student Records Office to Total Hours: 12 apply for their certificate. After receiving their certificate, students are encouraged to continue their education by completing the courses in the AAS degree.

Associate in Science in E-Business

The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employ- CGS 1100 Microcomputer Applications 3 ment in occupations such as: supervisory and management positions such as manager/supervisor, benefits administrator, cus- OST 2335 Business Communications 3 tomer services manager/supervisor, department manager/super- CGS 1000 Computer Concepts 3 visor, marketing manager/supervisor, or other mid-management positions in a variety of business environments; especially those CGS 1565 Microcomputer Operating that incorporate e-business into their day-to-day activities. Systems 3 PHCC offers several certificates that can be earned as students CGS 2820 Web Page Design 3 work toward AS degree goals. The Associate in Science degree- CGS 2263 Introduction to Networking 3 eBusiness includes certificates in eBusiness Management, eBusiness Operations, and eBusiness Specialist. As certificates CGS 2827 Web Services & Advanced are completed, students can contact the staff in the Admissions Web Design 3 and Student Records Office to receive their certificates. SLS 2420 Career Enhancement 1 Program Code AS-EB MNA 2941 Internship in Business 3 Course Listing Credit Hours Elective Area III* 3 ENC 1101 English Composition I Elective Area IV* 3

PROGRAMS or ACADEMIC ENC 1121H English Composition I – Honors 3 Elective (Suggested Electives) 3 ACG 2021 Principles of Financial Accounting 3 Total Hours 64 MNA 1100 Personnel Relationships in Business 3 *See Associate in Science General Education Requirements **Keyboarding I may be waived by completing satisfactorily GEB 1136 Introduction to eBusiness 3 Keyboarding II BUL 2561 Legal Issues in Information Technology 3 MAR 1011 Principles of Marketing 3 GEB 1011 Introduction to Business 3 GEB 2350 International Business 3 OST 1100 College Keyboarding I** 3 QMB 1001 Business Mathematics 3

www.phcc.edu Academic Programs 88 Business Management in E-Business Certificate

The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employ- Program Code TC-EBM ment in occupations such as: supervisory positions such as de- Course Listing Credit Hours partment supervisor, assistant buyer, customer service supervisor, or other mid-management positions in a variety of busi- MNA 1100 Personnel Relationships in Business 3 ness environments; especially those that incorporate e-business activities in their day-to-day activities. GEB 1136 Introduction eBusiness 3 The courses in this certificate program are also part of the As- BUL 2561 Legal Issues in Information sociate in Science degree in Business Administration-eBusiness. Technology 3 Students need to contact the Admissions and Student Records CGS 1100 Microcomputer Applications 3 Office to apply for their certificate. After receiving their certificate, students are encouraged to continue their education by OST 2335 Business Communications 3 completing the courses in the AS degree. CGS 1000 Computer Concepts 3 CGS 2263 Introduction to Networking 3 CGS 2820 Web Page Design 3

Total Hours 24 Business Operations in E-Business Certificate

The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employ- Program Code TC-EBO ment in occupations such as: supervisory positions such as account reconciliation supervisor, community service coordina- Course Listing Credit Hours tor, or other mid-management positions in a variety of busi- MNA 1100 Personnel Relationships in ness environments; especially those that incorporate e-business Business 3 activities in their day-to-day activities. GEB 1136 Introduction to eBusiness 3 The courses in this certificate program are also part of the As- sociate in Science degree in Business Administration-eBusiness. CGS 1100 Microcomputer Applications 3 Students need to contact the Admissions and Student Records OST 2335 Business Communications 3 Office to apply for their certificate. After receiving their certificate, students are encouraged to continue their education by CGS 1000 Computer Concepts 3 completing the courses in the AS degree. CGS 1565 Microcomputer Operating Systems 3

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Total Hours 18 Business Specialist in E-Business Certificate

The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employ- Program Code TC-EBS ment in occupations such as: supervisory positions such as employee relations specialist, events specialist, production special- Course Listing Credit Hours ist or other mid-management positions in a variety of business MNA 1100 Personnel Relationships in environments; especially those that incorporate e-business ac- Business 3 tivities in their day-to-day activities. GEB 1136 Introduction to eBusiness 3 The courses in this certificate program are also part of the As- sociate in Science degree in Business Administration-eBusiness. CGS 1100 Microcomputer Applications 3 Students need to contact the Admissions and Student Records OST 2335 Business Communications 3 Office to apply for their certificate. After receiving their certificate, students are encouraged to continue their education by Total Hours 12 completing the courses in the AS degree.

2004–2005 Academic Programs 89 Computer and Information Technology Programs Associate in Science in Computer Programming & Analysis

The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employ- COP 2220 C Language Programming ment as business programmers, information systems program- or mers, process control programmers, information systems man- COP 2800 Fundamentals of JAVA Programming 3 agers, and programmer/analysts or to provide supplemental CIS 2930 Information Technology Internship 3 training for persons previously or currently employed in these occupations. Students who wish to transfer any credits from Elective Area II* 3 this program to another institution must accept the responsibility for securing approval in advance from that institution. Elective Area III - Mathematics * 3 PHCC offers several certificates that can be earned as students Elective Area IV* 3 work toward AS degree goals. The Associate in Science degree Elective (Suggested Electives see below. in Computer Programming & Analysis includes certificates in Note: Other courses may be Computer Programming and Computer Programming Special- taken as electives) 3 ist. As certificates are completed, students can contact the staff in the Admissions and Student Records Office to receive their Total Hours: 63 certificates. *See Associate in Science General Education Requirements Program Code AS-CPA Suggested Electives: Course Listing Credit Hours ACG 2071 Principles of Managerial Accounting CGS 1000 Computer Concepts 3 ECO 2013 Principles of Macroeconomics COP 1000 Introduction to ECO 2023 Principles of Microeconomics Computer Programming 3 MAC 2233 Applied Calculus ENC 1101 English Composition I OST 1100 College Keyboarding I or STA 2023 Introduction to Statistics ENC 1121H English Composition I – Honors 3 Note: Effective fall 1991, three hours of credit will be granted CET 1178C Microcomputer Systems Repair 3 toward an Associate in Science degree in Computer Program- ACG 2021 Principles of Financial Accounting 3 ming and Analysis for the successful completion with a “C” average or better (8207100) Web Internet Services at the

PROGRAMS CGS 1100 Microcomputer Applications 3 Marchman Technical Center. Credit will be awarded for: ACADEMIC COP 1332 Visual Basic Programming 3 CGS 1000 - Computer Concepts MNA 1100 Personnel Relationships in Business 3 Students must receive a high school diploma and successfully complete 15 hours of college-level credit in classroom instruc- OST 2335 Business Communications 3 tion at PHCC before credit will be given. To be awarded credit, CGS 1565 Microcomputer Operating Systems 3 a student must send a copy of a completed Request for Credit for Articulated Programs from Marchman Technical Center (Form CGS 2108 Advanced Microcomputer SAR-50) to the Director of Admissions and Student Records after Applications 3 the student has completed the 15 hours. These forms are available COP 2333 Advanced Database Programming 3 in the Student Services office on each campus. COP 2120 COBOL Programming 3 CGS 2263 Introduction to Networking 3 CGS 2820 Web Page Design 3

www.phcc.edu Academic Programs 90 Computer and Information Technology Programs Computer Programming Certificate The purpose of this certificate program is to prepare students COP 1000 Introduction to Computer for employment as computer programmer trainees and soft- Programming 3 ware application technicians. The program prepares students to use methods and procedures to automate business applica- MNA 1100 Personnel Relationships in Business 3 tions, to utilize business software applications, and to incorpo- COP 1332 Visual Basic Programming 3 rate the review of system and programming specifications to yield solutions to business applications’ problems. CGS 2108 Advanced Microcomputer Applications 3 The courses in this certificate program are also part of the As- sociate in Science degree in Computer Programming & Analy- CGS 2820 Web Page Design 3 sis. Students need to contact the Admissions and Student CET 1178C Microcomputer Systems Repair 3 Records Office to apply for their certificate. After receiving their certificate, students are encouraged to continue their educa- Elective tion by completing the courses in the AS degree. Choose one course from the list below: 3 Program Code TC-BDP COP 2333 Advanced Database Programming Course Listing Credit Hours COP 2220 C Language Programming ENC 1101 English Composition I or COP 2800 Fundamentals of JAVA Programming or COP 2120 COBOL Programming ENC 1121H English Composition I-Honors 3 CGS 1565 Microcomputer Operating Systems 3 Total Hours: 33 CGS 1100 Microcomputer Applications 3 CGS 1000 Computer Concepts 3

Computer Programming Specialist Certificate

The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employ- The courses in this certificate program are also part of the As- ment as entry level programmers or programmer specialists or sociate in Science degree in Computer Programming & Analy- to provide supplemental training for persons previously or cur- sis. Students need to contact the Admissions and Student rently employed in these occupations. The program prepares Records Office to apply for their certificate. After receiving their students to store, locate, and retrieve specific documents, data, certificate, students are encouraged to continue their educa-

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS and information; code into computer language; test, monitor, tion by completing the courses in the AS degree. debug, document and maintain computer programs. Upon successful completion of this program, an individual may transfer into the two-year Associate in Science in Computer Pro- gramming & Analysis program. Program Code TC-CPS Course Listing Credit Hours CGS 1000 Computer Concepts 3 CGS 1100 Microcomputer Applications 3 CGS 2108 Advanced Microcomputer Applications 3 COP 1000 Intro to Computer Programming 3 COP 1332 Visual Basic Programming 3 COP 2120 COBOL Programming 3

Total Hours: 18

2004–2005 Academic Programs 91 Computer and Information Technology Programs Associate in Science in Internet Services Technology – Internet Specialist The purpose of this program is to prepare students to enter the CET 2615 Cisco Academy – workforce as Internet specialists. Program completers will re- Switching Basics and Intermediate ceive training that will prepare them to take the CCNA (Certi- Routing 3 fied Cisco Network Associate), Network+, and A+ certification CET 2620 Cisco Academy – examinations. These exams are not offered on campus. WAN Technologies 3 PHCC offers several certificates that can be earned as students CEN 2513 Network Operating Systems 3 work toward AS degree goals. The Associate in Science degree in Internet Services Technology includes certificates in Cisco MNA 1100 Personnel Relationships in Business 3 and Information Technology Administration. As certificates are completed, students can contact the staff in the Records office Elective Area II* 3 to receive their certificates. Elective Area III – Mathematics* 3 Program Code AS-ISTI Elective Area IV* 3 Course Listing Credit Hours Total Hours: 63 COP 1000 Introduction to Computer Programming 3 Internet Services Technology – Cisco Specialization Certificate CGS 1000 Computer Concepts 3 Program Code TC-ISTC ENC 1101 English Composition I or Course Listing Semester Credit Hours ENC 1121 English Composition I - Honors 3 COP 1000 Introduction to Computer Programming 3 CGS 1100 Microcomputer Applications 3 COP 1332 Visual Basic Programming 3 CGS 1565 Microcomputer Operating Systems 3 COP 2220 C Language Programming CET 1178C Microcomputer Systems Repair 3 or CGS 2820 Web Page Design 3 COP 2800 Fundamentals of JAVA Programming 3 CGS 2827 Web Services & Advanced Web Design 3 CGS 1100 Microcomputer Applications 3

PROGRAMS CGS 2821 Web Graphics 3 CGS 1000 Computer Concepts 3 ACADEMIC COP 1332 Visual Basic Programming 3 MNA 1100 Personnel Relationships in Business 3 COP 2220 C Language Programming or CET 2514 Network Operating Systems 3 COP 2800 Fundamentals of JAVA Programming 3 CET 1600 Cisco Academy – Networking Fundamentals 3 GEB 1136 Introduction to eBusiness 3 CET 1610 Cisco Academy – CET 1600 Cisco Academy – Router Technology 3 Networking Fundamentals 3 CET 2615 Cisco Academy – CET 1610 Cisco Academy – Switching Basics and Intermediate Router Technology 3 Routing 3 CET 2620 Cisco Academy – WAN Technologies 3

Total Hours: 33

www.phcc.edu Academic Programs 92 Computer and Information Technology Programs Information Technology Administration Certificate The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employ- Program Code TC-ITAD ment as Internet/Intranet Technicians, Web Technicians, Internet/Intranet Administrators, Web Administrators, Internet Course Listing Credit Hours support specialist, or web database administrators or to pro- CET 1178C Microcomputer Systems Repair 3 vide supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed in these occupations. Upon successful completion CGS 1100 Microcomputer Applications 3 of this program, an individual may transfer into the two-year CGS 1565 Microcomputer Operating Systems 3 Associate in Science in Internet Services Technology program. CGS 2263 Introduction to Networking 3 The courses in this certificate program are also part of the As- sociate in Science degree in Internet Services Technology. Stu- CGS 2820 Web Page Design 3 dents need to contact the Admissions and Student Records CGS 2827 Web Services & Advanced Office to apply for their certificate. After receiving their certifi- Web Design 3 cate, students are encouraged to continue their education by completing the courses in the AS degree. Total Hours: 18

Associate in Science in Networking Services Technology – Network Specialist

The purpose of this program is to prepare students to enter the CGS 2304 Managing Information Technology 3 workforce as networking specialists, network systems technicians, network support specialists, computer security special- CET 1600 Cisco Academy – ists, and network technicians. Program completers will receive Networking Fundamentals 3 training that will prepare them to take the CCNA (Certified CET 1610 Cisco Academy – Cisco Network Associate), Network+, and Security+ certifica- Router Technology 3 tion examinations These exams are not offered on campus. CET 2615 Cisco Academy – PHCC offers several certificates that can be earned as students Switching Basics and Intermediate work toward AS degree goals. The Associate in Science degree Routing 3 in Networking Services Technology includes certificates in In- formation Technology Management and Information Technol- CET 2620 Cisco Academy – ogy Technician. As certificates are completed, students can con- WAN Technologies 3 tact the staff in the Records office to receive their certificates. OST 2335 Business Communications 3 Program Code AS-NSTNS

ACADEMIC MNA 1100 Personnel Relationships in Business 3

PROGRAMS Course Listing Credit Hours CEN 2513 Network Operating Systems 3 COP 1000 Introduction to Computer CET 2750 Advanced Network Concepts 3 Programming 3 CGS 2263 Introduction to Networking 3 CGS 1000 Computer Concepts 3 CIS 2930 Information Technology Internship 3 ENC 1101 English Composition I or Elective Area II* 3 ENC 1121H English Composition I Honors 3 Elective Area III – Mathematics* 3 CGS 1100 Microcomputer Applications 3 Elective Area IV* 3 CIS 1350 Introduction to Network Security 3 Total Hours: 63 CIS 2355 Advanced Network Security 3 *See Associate in Science General Education Requirements COP 1332 Visual Basic Programming or COP 2220 C Language Programming or COP 2800 Fundamentals of JAVA Programming 3

2004–2005 Academic Programs 93 Computer and Information Technology Programs Information Technology Technician Certificate The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employ- Program Code TC-ITT ment as cabling specialists, information technology specialists, network control operators, data communications analysts, help Course Listing Credit Hours desk specialists, network technicians, network systems techni- CEN 2513 Network Operating Systems 3 cians, network support specialists, or microcomputer technicians or to provide supplemental training for persons previ- CGS 1100 Microcomputer Applications 3 ously or currently employed in these occupations. Upon suc- CET 1600 Cisco Academy – cessful completion of this program, an individual may transfer Networking Fundamentals 3 into the two-year Associate in Science in Networking Services Technology program. CET 1610 Cisco Academy – Router Technology 3 The courses in this certificate program are also part of the As- sociate in Science degree in Networking Services Technology. CIS 1350 Introduction to Network Security 3 Students need to contact the Admissions and Student Records CGS 1000 Computer Concepts 3 Office to apply for their certificate. After receiving their certificate, students are encouraged to continue their education by CGS 2263 Introduction to Networking 3 completing the courses in the AS degree. Total Hours: 21

Information Technology Management Certificate

The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employ- Program Code TC-ITM ment as cabling specialists, information technology specialists, network control operators, data communications analysts, help Course Listing Credit Hours desk specialists, network technicians, computer security spe- CGS 1000 Computer Concepts 3 cialists, network specialists, network managers, network systems technicians, network support specialists, microcomputer CGS 1100 Microcomputer Applications 3 technicians, or network troubleshooters or to provide supple- CET 1600 Cisco Academy – mental training for persons previously or currently employed Networking Fundamentals 3 in these occupations. Upon successful completion of this program, an individual may transfer into the two-year Associate in CET 1610 Cisco Academy –

PROGRAMS Science in Networking Services Technology program. Router Technology 3 ACADEMIC The courses in this certificate program are also part of the As- CGS 2304 Managing Information Technology 3 sociate in Science degree in Networking Services Technology. CEN 2513 Network Operating Systems 3 Students need to contact the Admissions and Student Records Office to apply for their certificate. After receiving their certifi- CET 2750 Advanced Network Concepts 3 cate, students are encouraged to continue their education by CIS 1350 Introduction to Network Security 3 completing the courses in the AS degree. CGS 2263 Introduction to Networking 3 CIS 2355 Advanced Network Security 3

Total Hours: 30

www.phcc.edu Academic Programs 94 Associate in Applied Science in Criminal Justice Technology

The purpose of this program is to provide a professional back- Upon recommendation of the Director of Law Enforcement ground to those preparing for careers in law enforcement, cor- programs and the Dean of Workforce Programs, a maximum rections, and private security. The program is designed for those of 13 hours of credit may be awarded based upon successful who plan to pursue a two-year degree program in law enforce- completion of a PHCC Law Enforcement/Basic Recruit pro- ment. Students who wish to transfer any credits from this program and 10 hours of credit for the Correctional Officer program to another institution must accept the responsibility for gram. Students who have completed the Law Enforcement/Basic securing approval in advance from that institution. Recruit or the Correctional Officer program at another institution may also be eligible for credit if they have passed the ap- Program Code AS-CJJ propriate Florida Officer Certification examination. Further- Course Listing Credit Hours more, Law Enforcement/Correctional Officers who were employed as a certified officer prior to the Florida Officer Certifi- ENC 1101 English Composition I cation Examination mandated July 1, 1993, and have continu- or ously been employed since that date may also be eligible for credit. An additional three credit hours may be granted for CCJ ENC 1121H English Composition I - Honors 3 2940 Field Studies for those people currently employed with PSC 1311 Survey of the Physical Sciences 3 one year of experience as a law enforcement or correctional officer (not auxiliary). SYG 2000 Introduction to Sociology To be awarded credit, students must be declared into the PHCC or AAS degree program in Criminal Justice Technology and also SYG 2000H Introduction to Sociology - Honors 3 must have completed 15 credits in the program. All credit awards will be processed only upon submission of Form ILE-8 Peti- CJE 1000 Introduction to Law Enforcement 3 tion for Law Enforcement Credit with the proper validation CJC 1000 Introduction to Corrections 3 attached. ENC 1102 English Composition II Criminal Justice Electives: or CCJ 1000 Crime and Delinquency ENC 1122H English Composition II - Honors 3 CJE 2400 Police Community Relations CJE 1500 Police Operations 3 CJL 2062 Rules of Evidence for Police CGS 1100 Microcomputer Applications 3 CJT 1110 Introduction to Criminalistics QMB 1001 Business Mathematics Courses Accepted for Criminal Justice Technology (any MAC, MGF, MTG, Credit or STA course listed) 3 Law Enforcement/Basic Recruit Courses MNA 1100 Personnel Relationships In Business 3

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS CJE 1000 Introduction to Law Enforcement CJL 2100 Criminal Law 3 CJE 1500 Police Operations CJT 1100 Criminal Investigation 3 CJL 2100 Criminal Law PSY 1012 Introduction to Psychology 3 CJT 1100 Criminal Investigations DEP 2302 Adolescent Psychology 3 CJD 2009 Criminal Justice Career Enhancement CJE 1300 Police Organization & Administration 3 Correctional Officer Courses CCJ 2940 Field Studies 3 CJC 1000 Introduction to Corrections CJE 2300 Police Role in Crime 3 CJL 2100 Criminal Law CJD 2009 Criminal Justice CCJ 1000 Crime and Delinquency Career Enhancement CJD 2009 Criminal Justice Career Enhancement Or SLS 2420 Career Enhancement 1 OST 2335 Business Communications 3 Elective See Criminal Justice Electives 9

Total Hours: 64

2004–2005 Academic Programs 95 Associate in Science in Dental Hygiene

The program in dental hygiene is accredited by the Commission Freshman – Session II on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association, a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council on DEH 2400 General and Oral Pathology 3 Postsecondary Accreditation and by the United States Depart- ment of Education. DEH 1800 Dental Hygiene II 2 A limited access program with requirements for admission listed DEH 1800L Dental Hygiene II Clinical 2.5 in the application materials. DEH 2602 Periodontics 2 The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment as a dental hygienist. Upon successful completion of the HUN 2201 Science of Human Nutrition 3 program, the graduate receives an Associate in Science Degree in PSY 1012 Intro to Psychology Dental Hygiene. Students who wish to transfer any credits from this program to another institution must accept the responsibil- or ity for securing approval in advance from that institution. PSY 1012H Intro to Psychology – Honors 3 Program Code APP-DH Session II Total Hours: 15.5 Course Listing Credit Hours BSC 1085 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 3 Freshman – Session III BSC 1085L Human Anatomy and DEH 2005 Dental Hygiene III 1.5 Physiology I Laboratory 1 DEH 2802L Dental Hygiene III Clinical 3.5 BSC 1086 Human Anatomy DES 1100C Dental Materials 1.5 and Physiology II 3 BSC 1086L Human Anatomy Session III Total Hours: 6.5 and Physiology II Laboratory 1 Sophomore - Session I CHM 1025 Introductory Chemistry ENC 1102 English Composition II (or higher-level chemistry course) 3 or CHM 1025L Introductory Chemistry Laboratory (or higher-level ENC 1122H English Composition II - Honors 3 chemistry course with lectures) 1 DEH 2702 Community Dental Health 2 ENC 1101 English Composition I or DEH 2810 Dental Hygiene IV 2

PROGRAMS ENC 1121H English Composition I - Honors 3 DEH 2804L Dental Hygiene IV Clinical 4.5 ACADEMIC MCB 2010 Microbiology 3 DES 2050 Pharmacology 2 MCB 2010L Microbiology Lab 1 Elective Elective 3

Total Hours: 19 Session I Total Hours: 16.5 * These 19 hours of prerequisites must be completed Sophomore - Session II before admission to the program and are included in the 37 hours of General Education Requirements. CGS 1100 Microcomputer Applications 3 Proof of Professional Liability Insurance Required for all DES, DEH 2605 Advanced Principles of Dental DEH courses. Hygiene Seminar 1 Course Listing Credit Hours DEH 2702L Community Dental Health Clinical 1 Freshman – Session I DEH 2830 Dental Hygiene V 2 DES 1020 Oral, Head, and Neck Anatomy, DEH 2806L Dental Hygiene V Clinical 5.5 Histology and Embryology 5 SYG 2000 Introduction to Sociology DES 1020L Oral, Head, and Neck Anatomy Laboratory .5 or DEH 1001 Dental Hygiene I 4.5 SYG 2000H Introduction to Sociology - Honors 3 DEH 1001L Dental Hygiene I Clinical 2 Session II Total Hours: 15.5 DES 1200C Dental Radiography 3 General Education: 37 Semester Hours Dental Hygiene Education: 51 Semester Hours Session I Total Hours: 15 Total Hours: 88 Semester Hours www.phcc.edu Academic Programs 96

CPR certification is a prerequisite of this program. Students must take one of the following courses: the American Heart Association – “Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers” (PHCC course NCH 0050), the American Red Cross - “Pro- fessional Rescuer CPR ”, the American Safety and Health In- stitute – “CPR for Professionals” or the National Safety Coun- cil – “Professional Rescuer CPR”. Special Program Requirements An academic average of “C” or higher and/or a grade of “Pass” must be earned in each dental science and dental health course in order to continue in the program. Satisfactory completion of 88 semester hours of approved credit with a grade of “C” or better in required general science, dental science, and dental hygiene courses is necessary for graduation. Dental Hygiene courses may be repeated only with the recommendation of dental faculty, Dental Programs Coordinator, Associate Dean for Health, Mathematics and Science, approval of the Vice Presi- dent of Educational Services, and if class space is available. A minimum of 15 hours of credit in dental hygiene must be completed in residence in classroom instruction at PHCC in 2000-level courses. Associate in Science in Drafting and Design Technology

The purpose of this program is to prepare individuals for em- ETC 1250 Properties of Material 3 ployment in the drafting and computer drafting fields. The program emphasizes the theoretical knowledge required for a vari- MNA 1100 Personnel Relationships in Business 3 ety of drafting positions in the building and manufacturing ETD 2381 Computer Aided Drafting industries. for Manufacturing 3 PHCC offers several certificates that can be earned as students ETD 2941 Internship in Drafting & Design 3 work toward AS degree goals, The Associate in Science degree in Drafting & Design Technology includes a certificate in SLS 2420 Career Enhancement 1 AutoCAD Foundations. As the certificate is completed, stu- ETD 2218 Introduction to Geometric dents can contact the staff in the Records office to receive their Dimensioning & Tolerancing 3 certificate. Elective See Suggested Electives below 3

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Program Code AS-DDT Elective Area II* 3 Course Listing Credit Hours Elective Area IV* 3 ENC 1101 English Composition I or Total Hours: 62 * See Associate in Science General Education Requirements ENC 1121H English Composition I - Honors 3 Suggested Electives ETD 1100C Technical Drawing I 4 COP 1332 Visual Basic Programming BCN 1001 Building Construction 3 CGS 1100 Microcomputer Applications MAC 1105 College Algebra 3 OST 1100 College Keyboarding ETD 2200C Technical Drawing II 4 CGS 2820 Web Page Design ETD 2238 Mathematics for Drafting and CAD 3 OST 2335 Business Communications ETI 1411 Introduction to Manufacturing 3 ETD 2320C Computer Aided Drafting I 4 ETD 2350C Computer Aided Drafting II 4 ETD 1530 Architectural Drafting 3 ETD 2540 Engineering Drafting 3

2004–2005 Academic Programs 97 AutoCad Foundations Certificate

The purpose of this program is to prepare students to assist the Program Code TC-AF architects and construction engineers in planning, designing, Course Listing Credit Hours and detailing. Computer design techniques are emphasized in this program. Upon successful completion of this program, an ETD 1100C Technical Drawing I 4 individual may transfer into the two-year Associate in Science in Drafting & Design Technology program. ETD 2320C Computer Aided Drafting I 4 The courses in this certificate program are also part of the As- ETD 2350C Computer Aided Drafting II 4 sociate in Science degree in Drafting & Design Technology. ETD 1530 Architectural Drafting 3 Students need to contact the Admissions and Records office to apply for their certificate. After receiving their certificate, stu- Total Hours: 15 dents are encouraged to continue their education by completing the courses in the AS degree.

Associate in Science in Emergency Medical Services

The purpose of this program is to prepare students to provide Students who wish to continue to the Sophomore year must advanced pre-hospital emergency care as a paramedic. Instruc- first be approved for admission by the Admissions Committee tion includes the knowledge and skills required to function for Special Programs. (See Paramedic Certificate Program, next under the direction of a physician, either directly or by written page, for further information.) procedures. Students who wish to transfer any credits from this 1See Associate in Science General Education Requirements program to another institution must accept the responsibility for securing approval from that institution. Course Listing Credit Hours Proof of Professional Liability Insurance required for all EMS Sophomore - Session I courses. *EMS 2620C Paramedics I 11.5 Program Code AS-EMS *EMS 2621 Paramedics Clinical I 2.5 Course Listing Credit Hours Total: 14 Freshman Sophomore - Session II ENC 1101 English Composition I

PROGRAMS or *EMS 2622C Paramedics II 9 ACADEMIC ENC 1121H English Composition I-Honors 3 *EMS 2623 Paramedics Clinical II 6 EMS 1119C Emergency Medical Technology 6.5 Total: 15 EMS 1431 Emergency Medical Sophomore - Session III Technology Clinical 1.5 *EMS 2624C Paramedics III 5.5 PHI 1630 Applied Ethics 3 *EMS 2625 Paramedics Internship 7.5 HSC 2531 Medical Terminology 3 Total: 13 HSC 1101 Perspectives of Health and Wellness 3 LIS 2004 Introduction to Internet Research 1 Total Hours: 73 Upon successful completion of the Sophomore year (Certifi- ELECTIVE Area I, II, III, IV or V1 4 cate Paramedic Program) and successful completion of a final PSY 1012 Introduction to Psychology comprehensive written and practical skills examination, the graduate is eligible to apply to take the State of Florida Para- or medic certification exam or the National Registry exam. PSY 1012H Introduction to Psychology - Honors 3 *Courses include computer competencies BSC 1020 Human Biology 3

Total Hours: 31

www.phcc.edu Academic Programs 98 Applied Technology Diploma - Emergency Medical Technician

The purpose of this 11-credit-hour program is to prepare stu- 2. An official high school transcript indicating graduation dents for employment as emergency medical technicians to func- or official GED scores indicating successful completion, tion at the basic pre-hospital level and treat various medical/ and an official transcript sent directly from each college trauma conditions using appropriate equipment and materials. and university previously attended. The program prepares students for certification as EMT’s in accordance with Chapter 64E-2 of the Florida Administrative 3. Proof of Professional Liability Insurance required for Code. The program is approved by the Department of Health EMS courses. and Rehabilitative Services and the curriculum adheres to the U.S. Department of Transportation Emergency Medical Tech- nician-Basic National Standard Curriculum. This is the initial HSC 2531 Medical Terminology (prerequisite) 3 level for a career in emergency medical services and the prereq- EMS 1119C Emergency Medical Technology 6.5 uisite for paramedic training and certification. EMS 1431 Emergency Medical Technology Program Code ATD-EMT Clinical 1.5 Prerequisites: Total Hours: 11 Course Listing Credit Hours An academic average of “C” or higher in EMS 1119C and a HSC 2531 Medical Terminology 3 grade of “Pass” in EMS 1431 must be earned in order to re- Students must submit: ceive a Certificate of Completion. The student is then eligible to apply to take the Florida EMT Certification exam. 1. CPR certification is a prerequisite of this program. Students must take one of the following courses: the Proof of Professional Liability Insurance required for EMS American Heart Association – “Basic Life Support for courses. Health Care Providers” (PHCC course NCH 0050), the American Red Cross – “Professional Rescuer CPR”, the American Safety and Health Institute – “CPR for Professionals” or the National Safety Council – “Profes- sional Rescuer CPR”, by the drop/add date for the term in which they enroll or they will be dropped from the course. Certificate Program - Paramedic

A limited access program. Admission requirements are explained Program Code APP-PARA in an application packet available from the Admissions Office. Course Listing Credit Hours The purpose of this 42-credit-hour program is to provide a theo- Session I

ACADEMIC

PROGRAMS retical base to understand and implement life-saving techniques in an emergency situation. College laboratory experience is pro- *EMS 2620C Paramedics I 11.5 vided for learning skills. A supervised clinical rotation enables *EMS 2621 Paramedics Clinical I 2.5 the trainee to gain confidence and expertise in order to implement the life-saving and supportive measures necessary at the Total: 14 emergency scene and during transportation to a medical facil- Session II ity. Upon successful completion of the program and successful *EMS 2622C Paramedics II 9 completion of final comprehensive written and practical examinations, the graduate is eligible to apply to take the State of *EMS 2623 Paramedics Clinical II 6 Florida Paramedic certification exam or the National Registry exam. A two-year Associate in Science Degree in Emergency Total: 15 Medical Services is also available. Session III Prerequisites: *EMS 2625 Paramedics Internship 7.5 *EMS 2624C Paramedics III 5.5 Admission into the Paramedic Certificate Program. (See Para- medic Certificate Programs.) Total: 13 CPR certification is a prerequisite of this program. Students must Total Hours: 42 take one of the following courses: the American Heart Association – “Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers” (PHCC course An academic average of “C” or higher in each paramedic course NCH 0050), the American Red Cross – “Professional Rescuer and a grade of “Pass” in each clinical course must be earned in CPR”, the American Safety and Health Institute – “CPR for Pro- order to continue in the program. fessionals” or the National Safety Council – “Professional Rescuer *These courses include computer competencies. CPR”, valid until October of the admitting year. 2004–2005 Academic Programs 99 Associate in Science in Human Services

The purpose of this program is to prepare students to be a gen- Sophomore - Session I eralist human services worker who will serve in a variety of positions in community, social, and behavioral agencies. HUS 2400 Substance Abuse Counseling 3 Articulation Agreements provide students who complete this DEP 2002 Child Psychology degree the option of transferring to St. Leo University to pur- (DEP 2401 may be substituted) 3 sue a Bachelor of Arts in Human Services or a Bachelor of So- BSC 1020 Human Biology 3 cial Work degree. Articulation agreements with other public and private universities and colleges are being developed. Stu- HUS 2525 Issues in Mental Health 3 dents who are interested in transferring to these programs should HUS 2940 Human Services Practicum I 4 consult an advisor or the coordinator of human services. Proof of Professional Liability Insurance required for HUS 2940, Total: 16 HUS 2941. Sophomore - Session II Program Code AS-HS SYG 2010 Social Problems 3 Course Listing Credit Hours DEP 2302 Adolescent Psychology Freshman – Session I (DEP 2401 may be substituted) 3 *HUS 1001 Introduction to Human Services 3 HUS 2941 Human Services Practicum II 4 PSY 1012 Introduction to Psychology Mathematics Any MAC, MGF, MTG or or PSY 1012H Introduction to Psychology - Honors 3 STA course listed in this catalog SYG 2000 Introduction to Sociology or or QMB 1001 3 SYG 2000H Introduction to Sociology - Honors 3 POS 2041 American Federal Government 3 SLS 1211 Individual Discovery 3 **Elective Any course listed as approved elective 3 ENC 1101 English Composition I Total: 19 or

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Total Hours: 65 ACADEMIC ENC 1121H English Composition I – Honors 3 *Students pursuing the AS Degree in Human Services should Total: 15 complete this course during the first semester of attendance. Freshman – Session II All other courses should be taken in the order shown. **Approved Electives: HUS 1302 Basic Counseling Skills 3 HUS 2530 The Disabled Experience CLP 2140 Abnormal Psychology 3 EDF 1005 Introduction to Education DEP 2004 Life Span Development 3 PPE 2001 Introduction to Personality ENC 1102 English Composition II SYG 2221 Women in American Society or SOP 2772 Human Sexuality ENC 1122H English Composition II - Honors 3 SYG 1361 Death in America CGS 1100 Microcomputer Applications 3 SYG 1420 Families in Transition Total: 15 SYG 2430 Marriage and the Family GEY 2000 Introduction to Gerontology

www.phcc.edu Academic Programs 100 Associate in Science in Legal Assisting (Paralegal)

The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employ- BUL 2561 Legal Issues in Information ment as legal assistants in law offices, government agencies, in- Technology 3 surance offices, corporations, financial institutions, and title insurance companies. This program is also designed to provide or supplemental training for persons already employed as parale- Another Area V Elective as approved gal assistants. Students who wish to transfer any credits from by Program Director this program to another institution must accept the responsibility for securing approval in advance from that institution. POS 2041 American Federal Government 3 Program Code AS-LA PLA 1763 Law Office Management 2 Course Listing Credit Hours PLA 2104 Legal Research and Writing I 3 ENC 1101 English Composition I PLA 2114 Legal Research and Writing II 3 PLA 2800 Domestic Relations 3 or PLA 2540 Real Property Law 3 ENC 1121H English Composition I - Honors 3 PLA 2401 Commercial Transactions 2 OST 1711 Word Processing - WordPerfect PLA 2600 Wills, Estates and Trusts 3 or PLA 2465 Debtor, Creditor, and Bankruptcy 3 OST 1100 College Keyboarding 3 Elective Area III* 3 QMB 1001 Business Mathematics 3 Elective Area IV* 3 PLA 1003 Introduction to Law and Legal Ethics3 Elective Area V* 3 PLA 1201 Civil Procedure 3 PLA 1263 Evidence and Trial Practice 3 Total Hours: 64 *See Associate in Science General Education Requirements PLA 1303 Criminal Law for Legal Assistants 3 Suggested Additional Courses: PLA 2273 Torts 3 CGS 1100 Microcomputer Applications BUL 2241 Business Law 3 OST 2401 Administrative Office Procedures PLA 2940 Legal Assisting Seminar & Internship Students pursuing the AS degree in Legal Assisting should complete PLA 1003 Introduction to Legal Assisting and Legal Eth- ics during their first semester of attendance. PLA 1201 Civil

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Procedure is a prerequisite to PLA 1263 Evidence and Trial Practice. Please see course descriptions for other prerequisites and corequisites.

2004–2005 Academic Programs 101 Associate in Science in Marketing Management

The purpose of this program is to provide learning opportuni- ACG 2021 Principles of Financial Accounting 3 ties for a student to acquire the necessary skills for a career in BUL 2241 Business Law 3 this multifaceted field. Career areas include marketing, merchandising, retailing, advertising, buying and many support ar- MNA 1100 Personnel Relationships in Business 3 eas such as management, communications, and personnel man- MKA 1312 Marketing Practicum II 3 agement. Specific job areas include sales clerk, sales representative/manager, expediter, buyer, food marketing, and fast food GEB 2350 International Business 3 services. Students who wish to transfer any credits from this ECO 2013 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 program to another institution must accept the responsibility MKA 2041 Principles of Retailing 3 for securing approval in advance from that institution. MKA 2511 Principles of Advertising 3 PHCC offers several certificates that can be earned as students work toward AS degree goals. The Associate in Science degree SLS 2420 Career Enhancement 1 in Marketing Management includes a certificate in Marketing GEB 1136 Introduction to eBusiness 3 Operations. As the certificate is completed, students can contact the staff in the Records office to receive their certificate. OST 2335 Business Communications 3 Program Code AS-MM Elective Area III* 3 Course Listing Credit Hours Elective Area IV* 3 ENC 1101 English Composition I Total Hours: 64 *See Associate in Science General Education Requirements or Suggested Additional Courses: ENC 1121H English Composition I - Honors 3 ACG 2071 Principles of Managerial Accounting GEB 1011 Introduction to Business 3 CGS 2108 Advanced Microcomputer Applications MAR 1011 Principles of Marketing 3 ECO 2023 Principles of Microeconomics CGS 1100 Microcomputer Applications 3 OST 1811 Desktop Publishing OST 1100 College Keyboarding I 3 BUL 2561 Legal Issues in Information Technology MNA 1345 Principles of Supervision 3 QMB 1001 Business Mathematics 3

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ACADEMIC MKA 1021 Salesmanship 3 MKA 1302 Marketing Practicum I 3

Certificate Program – Marketing Operations The purpose of this program is to prepare students with the nec- Program Code - TC-MO essary skills for an entry-level career in marketing. Upon successful completion of this certificate program, a student may transfer Course Listing Credit Hours into the Associate in Science in Marketing Management, Associ- GEB 1011 Introduction to Business 3 ate in Science in Business Administration, or the Associate in Applied Science in Business Administration Programs. MAR 1011 Principles of Marketing 3 The courses in this certificate program are also part of the As- CGS 1100 Microcomputer Applications 3 sociation Science degree in Marketing Management. After re- MNA 1345 Principles of Supervision 3 ceiving their certificate, students are encouraged to continue their education by completing the courses in the AS degree. QMB 1001 Business Mathematics 3 MNA 1100 Personnel Relationships in Business 3 OST 1100 College Keyboarding I 3 ENC 1101 English Composition I 3

Total Hours: 24 www.phcc.edu Academic Programs 102 Associate in Science in Nursing (R.N.) Generic Program

The Associate in Science in Nursing (R.N.) is accredited by the Freshman - Session II National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC), 61 Broadway, NY, NY 10006, a specialized ac- MCB 2010 Microbiology 3 crediting body recognized by the United States Department of MCB 2010L Microbiology Laboratory 1 Education. (Telephone number 1-800-669-1656) A limited access program with documents required for admis- NUR 1211C Adult Nursing I/Generic Program 10 sion listed in the application materials. Total: 14 The purpose of this program is to prepare individuals to provide direct nursing care to patients in hospitals and other com- Freshman - Session III/IIIA parable health agencies and to transfer to the State University ENC 1102 English Composition II System. Upon successful completion, the graduate receives an or Associate in Science Degree in Nursing and is eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered ENC 1122H English Composition II - Honors 3 Nurses in accordance with the regulations set forth in the Nurse SYG 2000 Introduction To Sociology 3 Practice Act, Chapter 464.008 and 464.018. Total: 6 Program Code APP-NGT Sophomore - Session I *Prerequisites NUR 2460C Maternal-Child Nursing/ Course Listing Credit Hours Generic Program 10 HUN 2201 Science of Human Nutrition 3 DEP 2004 Life-Span Development 3 PSY 1012 Introduction to Psychology Total: 13 or Sophomore - Session II PSY 1012H Introduction to Psychology-Honors 3 NUR 2711C Adult Nursing II 9 BSC 1085 Human Anatomy & Physiology I 3 NUR 2712C Adult Nursing III 2 BSC 1085L Human Anatomy & Physiology I NUR 2820 Nursing Role & Scope 1 Laboratory 1 ENC 1101 English Composition I Total: 12 or General Education and Support Courses: 30 Semester Hours ENC 1121H English Composition I - Honors 3 Nursing Education: 42 Semester Hours

ACADEMIC Total Hours: 13 Total Hours: 72 Semester Hours

PROGRAMS Special Program Requirements *These 13 hours of prerequisites must be completed before CPR certification is a prerequisite of this program. Students admission to the program and are included in the 30 hours of must take one of the following courses: the American Heart General Education requirements. Association – “Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers” Students must complete all required College Preparatory (PHCC course NCH 0050), the American Red Cross - “Pro- Courses. fessional Rescuer CPR ”, the American Safety and Health In- stitute – “CPR for Professionals” or the National Safety Coun- Proof of Professional Liability Insurance required for all NUR cil – “Professional Rescuer CPR”. courses. An academic average of “C” or higher and a grade of “Pass” in Course Listing Credit Hours the clinical portion must be earned in each nursing course in Freshman - Session I order to continue in the Nursing Program. Nursing courses may only be repeated on the recommendation of the nursing BSC 1086 Human Anatomy & Physiology II 3 faculty, the Director of Nursing, the Associate Dean for Health, BSC 1086L Human Anatomy & Physiology II Mathematics and Science approval of the Vice President of Laboratory 1 Educational Services, and if space is available. (See Academic Averages and Repeated Courses.) NUR 1020C Fundamentals of Nursing 10 Satisfactory completion of the 72 semester hours of approved credit with a grade of “C” or higher in required science and Total: 14 nursing courses is necessary to graduate. A minimum of 15 hours of credit in nursing must be completed in residence at PHCC in 2000-level courses. 2004–2005 Academic Programs 103 Advanced Technical Certificate - The Care of the Monitored Patient The purpose of this Advanced Technical Certificate program is Program Code ATC-CMP to provide the Associate of Science Degree RN and/or regis- Proof of Professional Liability Insurance required for all nurs- tered nurse with advanced knowledge and skills in monitored areas which are beyond the basic nursing education. The pro- ing courses. gram includes instruction in advanced pathophysiology, physi- Course Listing Credit Hours cal assessment, and clinical management to prepare the student for monitored area in which nurses are in high demand. NUR 2060C Advanced Health & Physical Assessment 2 NUR 2120 Advanced Pathophysiology 2 NUR 2891 Management of Clinical Problems 2 NUR 2276C Care of the Monitored Patient 6

Total Hours: 12

Associate in Science in Nursing (R.N.) – ADN Transition Program

Licensed Practical Nurse –and Paramedic Program Code APP-NLT (Limited Access) *Prerequisites The Associate in Science in Nursing (R.N.) is accredited by the Course Listing Credit Hours National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC), 61 Broadway, NY, NY 10006, a specialized accred- HUN 2201 Science of Human Nutrition 3 iting body recognized by the United States Department of Edu- PSY 1012 Introduction to Psychology cation. (Telephone number 1-800-669-1656) or A limited access program with documents required for admission listed in the application materials. PSY 1012H Introduction to Psychology -Honors 3

PROGRAMS The purpose of this program track is to allow an entry point ENC 1101 English Composition I ACADEMIC into the Associate Degree in Nursing Program for the Licensed or Practical Nurse and Paramedic. Upon successful completion of ENC 1121H English Composition I - Honors 3 this program, the graduate receives an Associate in Science Degree in Nursing and is eligible to sit for the National Coun- **MCB 2010 Microbiology I 3 cil Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses in accordance **MCB 2010L Microbiology I Laboratory 1 with the regulations set forth in the Nurse Practice Act, Chap- ter 464.018 and to transfer to the State University System. BSC 1085 Human Anatomy & Physiology I 3 Upon acceptance and enrollment into this program, LPN’s will BSC 1085L Human Anatomy receive 16.5 advanced college credit semester hours based on prac- & Physiology I Laboratory 1 tical nursing education and Paramedics will receive 9.5 acvanced **BSC 1086 Human Anatomy & Physiology II 3 college credit semester hours based on paramedic education.. **BSC 1086L Human Anatomy & Physiology II Laboratory 1

Total Hours: 21

*These 21 hours of prerequisites must be completed before admission to the program and are included in the 30 hours of General Education requirements. Students must complete all required College Preparatory Courses. **For January, 2005 admission only these courses may be taken with the nursing courses and must be successfully completed prior to the Adult Nursing II course (NUR 2261C). www.phcc.edu Academic Programs 104 Course Listing Credit Hours Session I Freshman Session II NUR 1200C Adult Nursing I/ ENC 1102 English Composition II 3 ADN Transition 6 or ENC 1122H English Composition II - Honors 3 NUR 2400C Maternal/Child Nursing Session II-B ADN Transition 7 NUR 1008C Nursing Fundamentals/ DEP 2004 Life-Span Development 3 ADN Transition (for Paramedics only) 6 Hours: 16 Session II NUR 2261C Adult Nursing II 9 Hours: 9 NUR 2712C Adult Nursing III 2 Session IIIA NUR 2820 Nursing Role & Scope 1 DEP 2004 Life-Span Development 3 Hours: 12

Course Listing Credit Hours General Education and Support Courses: Sophomore - Session I 30 Semester Hours Nursing Education: 42 Semester Hours NUR 1200C Adult Nursing I/ ADN Transition 6 Total Hours: 72 Semester Hours NUR 2400C Maternal/Child Nursing/ Special Program Requirements ADN Transition 7 CPR certification is a prerequisite of this program. Students must take one of the following courses: the American Heart Association – “Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers” Hours: 13 (PHCC course NCH 0050), the American Red Cross - “Pro- fessional Rescuer CPR ”, the American Safety and Health In- Session IIIB stitute – “CPR for Professionals” or the National Safety Coun- cil – “Professional Rescuer CPR”. SYG 2000 Introduction to Sociology 3 An academic average of “C” or higher and a grade of “Pass” in the clinical portion must be earned in each nursing course in Sophomore - Session II order to continue in the Nursing Program. Nursing courses NUR 2261C Adult Nursing II 9 may be repeated only on the recommendation of the nursing

ACADEMIC faculty and the Director of Nursing, approval of the Vice Presi- PROGRAMS NUR 2712C Adult Nursing III 2 dent of Educational Services, and if space is available. Satisfac- NUR 2820 Nursing Role & Scope 1 tory completion of the 72 semester hours of approved credit with a grade of “C” or higher in required science and nursing courses is necessary for graduation. Hours: 12 A minimum of 15 hours of credit in nursing in 2000-level courses must be completed in residence at PHCC. June Admission Freshman Session III ENC 1102 English Composition II or English Composition II - Honors 3

NUR 1008C Nursing Fundamentals I ADN Transition (for Paramedics only) 6

Hours: 9

2004–2005 Academic Programs 105 Associate in Science in Office Administration

The purpose of this program is to prepare a person for employ- *See Associate in Science General Education Requirements ment as an office systems manager, administrative secretary, **OST 1100 may be waived by satisfactorily completing OST executive office administrator or to provide supplemental train- 1110. The hours waived must be substituted with elective hours ing for a person previously or currently employed in these oc- from the Suggested Office Administration Electives. cupations. Suggested Office Administration Electives: PHCC offers several certificates that can be earned as students work toward AS degree goals. The Associate in Science degree ACG 2071 Principles of Managerial Accounting in Office Administration includes certificates in Office Man- BUL 2241 Business Law agement, Office Specialist, and Office Support. As certificates are completed, students can contact the staff in the Admissions BUL 2561 Legal Issues in Information Technology and Student Records Office to receive their certificates. CGS 1000 Computer Concepts Program Code AS-OST CGS 2108 Advanced Microcomputer Applications Course Listing Credit Hours ECO 2013 Principles of Macroeconomics ENC 1101 English Composition I ECO 2023 Principles of Microeconomics or GEB 1136 Introduction to eBusiness ENC 1121H English Composition I - Honors 3 MAR 1011 Principles of Marketing OST 1100 College Keyboarding I** 3 MKA 1021 Salesmanship GEB 1136 Introduction to eBusiness 3 MKA 2041 Principles of Retailing QMB 1001 Business Mathematics 3 MKA 2511 Principles of Advertising GEB 1011 Introduction to Business 3 MNA 1345 Principles of Supervision MNA 2941 Internship in Business 3 OST 1711 Word Processing - WordPerfect CGS 1100 Microcomputer Applications 3 OST 1764 Word Processing – Microsoft Word XP OST 1110 College Keyboarding II 3 OST 2852 EXCEL for the Office OST 1711 Word Processing - WordPerfect OST 2621 Law Office Transcription or

PROGRAMS OST 1764 Word Processing - ACADEMIC Microsoft Word XP 3 ACG 2021 Principles of Financial Accounting 3 OST 2401 Administrative Office Procedures 3 OST 2852 Excel for the Office 3 OST 2335 Business Communications 3 OST 1811 Desktop Publishing 3 OST 2601 Machine Transcription 3 MNA 1100 Personnel Relationships in Business 3 GEB 2350 International Business 3 Elective Area II* 3 Elective Area III* 3 Elective Area IV* 3 Elective (See Suggested Office Administration Electives) 3

Total Hours: 63

www.phcc.edu Academic Programs 106 Associate in Science in Office Administration - Legal Specialization The purpose of this program option is to prepare a person for PLA 1763 Law Office Management 2 employment as a legal office systems manager, legal administrative secretary, executive office administrator in a legal setting OST 1711 Word Processing - WordPerfect 3 or to provide supplemental training for a person previously or PLA 1201 Civil Procedure 3 currently employed in these occupations. ACG 2021 Principles of Financial Accounting 3 PHCC offers several certificates that can be earned as students work toward AS degree goals. The Associate in Science degree OST 2401 Administrative Office Procedures 3 in Office Administration – Legal Specialization includes a cer- PLA 1003 Introduction to Law and Legal Ethics3 tificate in Office Management. As certificates are completed, students can contact the staff in the Admissions and Student OST 2335 Business Communications 3 Records Office to receive their certificates. OST 2621 Law Office Transcription 3 Program Code AS-OSTL MNA 1100 Personnel Relationships in Business 3 Course Listing Credit Hours SLS 2420 Career Enhancement 1 ENC 1101 English Composition I GEB 2350 International Business 3 or Elective Area II* 3 ENC 1121H English Composition I - Honors 3 Elective Area III* 3 OST 1100 College Keyboarding I** 3 Elective Area IV* 3 OST 1764 Word Processing - Elective (See Suggested Office Microsoft Word XP 3 Administration Electives) 3 QMB 1001 Business Mathematics 3 Total Hours: 63 GEB 1011 Introduction to Business 3 * See Associate in Science General Education Requirements MNA 2941 Internship in Business 3 **OST 1100 may be waived by satisfactorily completing OST 1110. The hours waived must be substituted with elective hours CGS 1100 Microcomputer Applications 3 from the Suggested Office Administration Electives.

Office Management Certificate The purpose of this program is to provide the necessary skills Program Code TC-OST

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS for students who plan to seek employment in a clerical position such as file clerk, clerk typist, general office clerk, receptionist, Course Listing Credit Hours or transcriptionist. Upon successful completion of this program, OST 1100 College Keyboarding I* 3 an individual may transfer into the two-year Associate in Sci- ence in Office Administration program. OST 2852 Excel for the Office 3 The courses in this certificate program are also part of the As- QMB 1001 Business Mathematics 3 sociate in Science degree in Office Administration. Students OST 1110 College Keyboarding II 3 need to contact the Admissions and Student Records Office to apply for their certificate. After receiving their certificate, stu- OST 2401 Administrative Office Procedures 3 dents are encouraged to continue their education by complet- OST 1811 Desktop Publishing 3 ing the courses in the AS degree. OST 2335 Business Communications 3 OST 2601 Machine Transcription 3 MNA 1100 Personnel Relationships in Business 3

Total Hours: 27 *OST 1100 may be waived by satisfactorily completing OST 1110. The hours waived must be substituted with credit hours from the Suggested Office Administration Electives.

2004–2005 Academic Programs 107 Office Management - Legal Specialization

The purpose of this program is to provide the necessary skills OST 2335 Business Communications 3 for students who plan to seek employment in a law office in a clerical position such as clerk typist, general office clerk, recep- MNA 1100 Personnel Relationships in Business 3 tionist, or transcriptionist. This program includes legal termi- PLA 1204 Civil Procedure 3 nology as well as legal transcription. PLA 1763 Law Office Management 2 The courses in this certificate program are also part of the As- sociate in Science degree in Office Administration – Legal Spe- SLS 2420 Career Enhancement 1 cialization. Students need to contact the Admissions and Stu- OST 2621 Law Office Transcription 3 dent Records Office to apply for their certificate. After receiving their certificate, students are encouraged to continue their Total Hours: 27 education by completing the courses in the AS degree. *OST 1100 may be waived by satisfactorily completing OST Program Code TC-OSTL 1110. The hours waived must be substituted with elective hours from the Suggested Office Administration Electives. Course Listing Credit Hours OST 1100 College Keyboarding I* 3 QMB 1001 Business Mathematics 3 PLA 1003 Introduction to Law and Legal Ethics 3 OST 1711 Word Processing - WordPerfect 3

Office Specialist Certificate Program Code TC-OS Course Listing Credit Hours The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment in occupations such as receptionist, assistant office man- OST 1100 College Keyboarding I* 3 ager, data entry specialist or to provide supplemental training OST 1764 Word Processing – Microsoft for persons previously or currently employed in these occupa- Word XP 3 tions. Upon successful completion of this program, an individual may transfer into the two-year Associate in Science in OST 2335 Business Communications 3 Office Administration program. QMB 1001 Business Mathematics 3

PROGRAMS The courses in this certificate program are also part of the As- OST 2852 Excel for the Office 3 ACADEMIC sociate in Science degree in Office Administration. Students need to contact the Admissions and Student Records Office to OST 2401 Administrative Office Procedures 3 apply for their certificate. After receiving their certificate, students are encouraged to continue their education by complet- Total Hours: 18 ing the courses in the AS degree. *OST 1100 may be waived by satisfactorily completing OST 1110.

Office Support Certificate Program Code TC-OSS Course Listing Credit Hours This program is designed to prepare students for employment in occupations such as data entry specialist/clerk, electronic OST 1100 College Keyboarding I* 3 publisher, insurance processing clerk, office assistant, reception- OST 1764 Word Processing – Microsoft ist and information clerk or to provide supplemental training Word XP 3 for persons previously or currently employed in these occupations. Upon successful completion of this program, an indi- OST 2335 Business Communications 3 vidual may transfer into the two-year Associate in Science in QMB 1001 Business Mathematics 3 Office Administration program. The courses in this certificate program are also part of the As- Total Hours: 12 sociate in Science degree in Office Administration. Students *OST 1100 may be waived by satisfactorily completing OST need to contact the Admissions and Student Records Office to 1110. apply for their certificate. After receiving their certificate, students are encouraged to continue their education by completing the courses in the AS degree. www.phcc.edu Academic Programs 108 Associate in Science in Radiography

This 77-credit-hour, 24-month program begins each January Freshman - Session IIIA and contains both academic and clinical components as part of the curriculum. Upon successful completion of all program re- RTE 1418 Principles of Radiographic Imaging quirements, the graduate will earn an AS Degree in Radiogra- & Exposure I 3 phy and is eligible to apply to take the American Registry of RTE 1418L Principles of Radiographic Imaging Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) credentialing examination. & Exposure I Laboratory 1 The graduate will also be eligible to apply for a temporary state license issued by the Department of Health, Bureau of Radia- Hours: 4 tion Control. Freshman - Session I A limited access program with documents required for admission listed in the application materials. RTE 1513C Radiographic Procedures II 3 The purpose of this program is to prepare individuals for trans- RTE 1458 Radiographic Imaging & Exposure II fer to the State University System and for entering the workforce with Quality Management 4 as a radiographer. The radiographer is a vital member of the health care team by providing quality patient care and assisting RTE 1458L Radiographic Imaging & Exposure II in the diagnosis of disease and injury by using ionizing radia- with Quality Management tion. Most radiographers are employed by hospitals and diag- Laboratory 1 nostic imaging centers and clinics. RTE 1814 Radiography Clinical Practicum II 4 Program Code APP-RAD ENC 1101 English Composition I Prerequisites or ENC 1121H English Composition I - Honors 3 Course Listing Credit Hours Hours: 15 BSC 1085 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 3 Sophomore - Session II BSC 1085L Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory 1 RTE 1523 Radiographic Procedures III 3 BSC 1086 Human Anatomy and Physiology II 3 RTE 1523L Radiographic Procedures III Laboratory 1 BSC 1086L Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory 1 RTE 2824 Radiography Clinical Practicum III 4

Total Hours: 8 RTE 2782 Pathology for Radiographers 2 Proof of Professional Liability Insurance required for all RTE CGS 1000 Computer Concepts courses. or CGS 1100 Microcomputer Applications 3

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Course Listing Credit Hours Hours: 13 Freshman - Session II Sophomore - Session III RTE 1000 Introduction to Radiologic Science Principles 3 RTE 2834 Radiography Clinical Practicum IV 3 RTE 1503 Radiographic Procedures I 3 PHI 1630 Applied Ethics 3

RTE 1503L Radiographic Procedures I Hours: 6 Laboratory 1 Sophomore - Session IIIA RTE 1111C Introduction to Radiographic Patient Care 3 RTE 2385 Radiation Biology and Protection 3 MAC 1105 College Algebra 3 Hours: 3 Hours: 13 Sophomore - Session I Freshman - Session III RTE 2061 Radiographic Seminar 3 RTE 1804 Radiography Clinical Practicum I 3 RTE 2844 Radiography Clinical Practicum V 6 PSY 1012 Introduction to Psychology Hours: 3 or PSY 1012H Introduction to Psychology - Honors 3

Hours: 12 2004–2005 Academic Programs 109 General Education and Support Courses 23 Semester Special Program Requirements Hours A grade of “C” or higher must be earned in each RTE prefix Radiography Education 54 Semester Hours course in order to complete the Radiography Program success- Total Hours 77 Semester Hours fully and graduate. Graduates interested in earning a BS Degree in Radiological Sciences are eligible to apply for admission to the University of Central Florida (UCF). Contact a PHCC advisor for information regarding transferring credits earned in the radiography program to UCF. Technical Credit Programs The Technical Credit Certificate will be awarded upon satisfac- Courses in these programs are not considered as college credit tory completion of a planned technical credit certificate pro- and will not transfer to a university. Technical credit programs gram of postsecondary studies in a specialized area. A mini- are designed to prepare the student for an entry-level job. (See mum of 25% of the program, other than credit-by-examina- Listing of Technical Courses for instructional hours.) tion, must be earned in residence in classroom instruction at The Technical Credit Certificate Programs offered at PHCC PHCC. A grade-point average of not less than 2.0 or “C” must are: be achieved to receive a certificate. Only those courses that are part of the program are included in computing the program Applied Welding Technologies GPA for technical certificate programs. Correctional Officer In order to receive a certificate, a student must achieve the state- Cosmetology required TABE (Test of Adult Basic Education) score. TABE remediation is provided in the Learning Labs on each campus. Dental Assisting Nursing Assistant and Phlebotomy students do not have a TABE Fire Fighter II requirement. Students who have an AA degree or higher, or have satisfactory scores on the Florida College Entry-Level Place- Health Unit Coordinator ment Test (FCELPT) or CPT, may not be required to com- Law Enforcement/Basic Recruit plete a TABE test. Medical Secretary/Examining Room Assistant Additionally, students who complete a Technical Certificate or Applied Technology Diploma program requiring state licen- Nursing Assistant sure for employment can exempt the TABE testing requirement by passing the state licensure exam. To receive an exemption, Phlebotomy students must petition the Director of Admissions and Student

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Practical Nursing ACADEMIC Records in writing and provide official documentation indicating that they have passed the licensure exam.

Applied Technology Diploma PHCC is authorized to offer the Applied Technology Diploma In order to receive a diploma in Medical Coder or Medical (ATD). At a community college, the ATD may be offered ei- Record Transcribing, a student must achieve the state required ther for technical credit or for college credit. Students entering TABE (Test of Adult Basic Education) score. TABE remediation an ATD must have a standard high school diploma or a GED. is provided in the Learning Labs on each campus. A diploma The purpose of the ATD is to allow the student to gain ad- will not be issued until the student reaches satisfactory TABE vanced standing toward an A.S. degree. When the ATD pro- scores. gram articulates into an A.S. degree, the credit awarded will be college credit. These A.S. degrees may be offered at any com- Applied Technology Diploma in: munity college. The ATDs listed below are offered for techni- Medical Coder - 26 credits into AS degree in Health Informa- cal credit at PHCC. EMT is also an ATD, but is offered for tion Management OR 26 credits into AS degree in Office Sys- college credit. tems Technology/Medical Office Systems Specialization A minimum of 25% of the program, other than credit-by- Medical Record Transcribing - 33 credits into AS degree in Of- examination, must be earned in residence in classroom in- fice Systems Technology/Medical Office Systems Specialization struction at Pasco-Hernando Community College. A grade- point average of not less than 2.0 or “C” must be achieved to Students entering the program must take the Test of Adult Ba- receive a diploma. Only those courses that are part of the pro- sic Education (TABE) and achieve the state-required scores in gram are included in computing the GPA for applied technol- order to receive their certificate. ogy diploma programs. www.phcc.edu Academic Programs 110 Applied Technology Diploma – Medical Coder

This program is accredited by the National HealthCareer As- HSC 0534 Medical Language II 2 sociation . Students who complete this program are eligible to sit for the certification examination which is administered at HSC 0641 Legal & Ethical Aspects PHCC. in Health Care 2 The purpose of this program is to prepare students for entry HIM 0280 Coding for Medical Records I 4.5 level employment as coders, medical record coders, coding tech- HIM 0281 Coding for Medical Records II 4.5 nicians, coding clerks, or coder specialists. The program includes instruction in medical terminology, coding systems, fun- HIM 0430 Fundamentals of Disease Process 2 damentals of disease, pharmacology, health care delivery sys- SLS 0341 Essentials of Health Career Success 2 tems, basics of medical records services, ethical and legal responsibilities, and employability skills. HIM 0440 Pharmacology for Health Care Professionals 2 Program Code ATD-COD OTA 0609A Medical Office Procedures 3 Course Listing Technical Hours Credit +HIM 0002 Career Enhancement – Health .33 HSC 0003 Fundamentals of Allied Health Occupations 2 Total Technical Credits: 33.33 OTA 0101 Keyboarding I 2 Special Program Requirements: HSC 0530 Medical Language I 2 +Both an approved 4-hour AIDS Seminar (PHCC course NCH 0001) and CPR certification are prerequisites of this course. HIM 0450 Fundamentals of Body Structures Students must take one of the following courses: the American and Functions 2 Heart Association – “Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provid- ers” (PHCC course NCH 0050), the American Red Cross – CTS 0050 Introduction to Microcomputer “Professional Rescuer CPR”, the American Safety and Health Applications 3 Institute – “CPR for Professionals” or the National Safety Coun- cil – “Professional Rescuer CPR”.

Applied Technology Diploma — Medical Record Transcribing

This program is accredited by the National HealthCareer As- HSC 0641 Legal & Ethical Aspects sociation . Students who complete this program are eligible to in Health Care 2 sit for the certification examination which is administered at PHCC. HIM 0031 Medical Record Transcription I 4 The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employ- OTA 0611 Keyboarding II 2

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS ment as medical record transcriptionists in hospitals, for pri- HIM 0430 Fundamentals of Disease Process 2 vate physicians, and as independent contractors. The program includes instruction in advanced keyboarding skills, medical SLS 0341 Essentials of Health Career Success 2 terminology, health care delivery systems, basics of medical HIM 0032 Medical Record Transcription II 4 records services, legal and ethical responsibilities, and employability and professional skills. HIM 0440 Pharmacology for Health Care Professionals 2 Program Code ATD-MRT OTA 0609A Medical Office Procedures 3 Course Listing Technical Hours Credit +HIM 0033 Medical Record Transcription III 6 HSC 0003 Fundamentals of Allied Health Occupations 2 Total Technical Credits: 40 OTA 0101 Keyboarding I 2 Special Program Requirements: HSC 0530 Medical Language I 2 +Both an approved 4-hour AIDS Seminar (PHCC course NCH HIM 0450 Fundamentals of Body Structures 0001) and CPR certification are prerequisites of this course. and Functions 2 Students must take one of the following courses: the American CTS 0050 Introduction to Microcomputer Heart Association – “Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provid- Applications 3 ers” (PHCC course NCH 0050), the American Red Cross – “Professional Rescuer CPR”, the American Safety and Health HSC 0534 Medical Language II 2 Institute – “CPR for Professionals” or the National Safety Coun- cil – “Professional Rescuer CPR”. 2004–2005 Academic Programs 111 Technical Certificate Program - Applied Welding Technologies

The purpose of this specialized program is to enable persons to PMT 0164 Fabrication of Metal Products acquire skills and knowledge necessary for initial employment Using SMAW 2.33 as welders. Emphasis is placed on care and safe use of welding equipment, tools, and materials. Employability skills are in- PMT 0122 SMAW High Technology Skills 3 cluded. This program is open-entry. PMT 0130 Introduction to MIG 1.17 Program Code PSVC-WLD PMT 0134 MIG Welding 3 Course Listing Technical Credit Hours PMT 0131 TIG Welding 3 PMT 0106 Introduction and Oxyacetylene PMT 0138 Specialty TIG 2.84 Welding 3 PMT 0145 GMAW Flux Core Arc Welding 3.33 PMT 0112 Advanced Specialty Oxyacetylene Welding 3 PMT 0165 SMAW Pipe Welding 3 PMT 0121 Shielded Metal Arc Welding 2.33 PMT 0171 Gas Tungsten Arc Pipe Welding 3 PMT 0135 Advanced Shielded Metal PMT 0173 Gas Metal Arc Pipe Welding 3 Arc Welding 3 Total Technical Credits: 39 Technical Certificate Program - Correctional Officer

The purpose of this program is to prepare students for entry- Special Program Requirements: level employment as correctional officers. The program is pre- Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission Regula- scribed by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Crimi- tions must be met. Each student must attend all training ses- nal Justice Standards and Training Commission in accordance sions, except for absences approved by the training center di- with Florida Statutes. rector or his designee. This program is both physically and mentally demanding. Academy-designated uniforms must be pur- Prerequisites chased and worn by Academy Cadets. College policies and the Two months before an Academy start date, candidates should Academy Rules and Regulations Manual will be strictly fol- have completed all requirements for the Academy. Candidates lowed. An applicant must take the Florida Criminal Justice Basic may be sponsored by a local law enforcement agency. All can- Abilities Test (FBAT/FCJBAT) and a score of 70 or above is didates must meet entry requirements which include physical needed to pass the test. A fee is charged. This test is offered fitness and psychological testing. Additional entry requirements

PROGRAMS through the PHCC Testing Center. A list of required supplies ACADEMIC are outlined in the application packet. Application packets are will be given at orientation. An academic average of 80% or available at the Academy at the time of orientation. higher is required for all academic tests administered during Program Code APP-CO each course. The grade of “pass” is required in all courses requiring the demonstration of proficiency. Upon completion of Course Listing Technical Hours Credit the program, the cadet will be eligible to take the state exam to CJD 0770 Corrections Legal I 1.53 receive provisional certification as a correctional officer. CJD 0771 Corrections Legal II .73 CJD 0772 Corrections Communications 1.40 CJD 0704 Criminal Justice Defensive Tactics3.53 CJD 0705 Criminal Justice Weapons 2.13 CJD 0254 Criminal Justice Medical First Responder 1.60 CJD 0741 Criminal Justice Emergency Preparedness .87 CJD 0773 Corrections Interpersonal Skills I 2.07 CJD 0750 Criminal Justice Interpersonal Skills II 1.67 CJD 0752 Correctional Operations 2.13

Total Technical Credits: 17.66 www.phcc.edu Academic Programs 112 Technical Certificate Program - Cross-Over Corrections to Law Enforcement

The purpose of this program is to train students who want dual Program Code PSVC-CTL certification in Basic Law Enforcement and Basic Corrections. In order to take the following courses, students must provide Course Listing Technical Hours Credit evidence they have completed a Correctional Officer program. CJD 0781 Legal Summary for Corrections 1.60 Upon satisfactory completion of the courses listed, students will be eligible to take the state exam. Successful scores on both CJD 0723 Law Enforcement Vehicle state exams enable the student to receive provisional certifica- Operation 1.07 tion as a corrections officer and as a law enforcement officer. CJD 0731 Law Enforcement Patrol 2.13 CJD 0732 Law Enforcement Traffic 1.53 CJD 0734 Law Enforcement Investigations 2.13 CJD 0730 Law Enforcement Legal III 1.07

Total Technical Credits: 9.53

Technical Certificate Program - Cosmetology

The purpose of this specialized program is to prepare persons COS 0700 Hair Coloring 5 for initial employment in the field of cosmetology. Upon satis- CSP 0006 Nail Care 5 factory completion of this program, a graduate receives a certificate in Cosmetology and is eligible to sit for the Florida Board COS 0870 Skin Care/Entrepreneurship 5 of Cosmetology Licensure Examination. Proof of professional COS 0070 Employability Skills/State Board liability insurance is required. The period of coverage is from and Florida Cosmetology Law 5 August through July. Total Technical Credits: 40 Program Code PSVC-COS *A student transferring from an accredited Cosmetology Course Listing Technical Hours Credit Training Program who has successfully completed a minimum of

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS 450 hours of instruction may receive credit for these three courses: *COS 0590 Laboratory Practices, Hair, COS 0590, Laboratory Practices, Hair, and Scalp Care; COS and Scalp Care 5 0301, Hair Shaping; and COS 0400, Hairstyling. A student *COS 0301 Hair Shaping 5 must complete at least 10 technical credits of classroom instruction at PHCC to be eligible to receive a certificate. *COS 0400 Hairstyling 5 Special Program Requirements: COS 0644 Permanent Waving/Restructuring 5 A student must earn an average of “C” or higher in each program course in order to receive a Cosmetology Technical Certificate.

2004–2005 Academic Programs 113 Technical Certificate Program - Dental Assisting

This is a limited access program. Refer to the Admission to Session 2A Specialized Limited Access Health Programs section of this Cata- log/Student Handbook for admission requirements. DEA 0747 Dental Office Management for Dental Assistants 1 The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment as dental assistants and dental auxiliaries. The program DEA 0750C Expanded Functions I meets all competencies required by the Florida Department of for Dental Assistants 1 Education for Dental Assistants. Graduates of this program may DEA 0753L Clinical Externship I apply to take the Certified Dental Assistant Examination given for Dental Assisting 4 by the Dental Assisting National Board. Graduates are eligible for employment as dental assistants with expanded functions Hours: 6 and radiography skills. Proof of professional liability insurance is required. Session 2B Program Code APP-DA DEA 0757C Expanded Functions II for Dental Assistants 1 Course Listing Technical Hours Credit Session 1A DEA 0754L Clinical Externship II for Dental Assisting 5 +DEA 0758C Preclinical Procedures for Dental Assisting 2 Hours: 6 DEA 0740 Introduction to Dental Assisting 1 Total Technical Credits: 24 DEA 0741 Anatomy and Physiology +CPR certification is a prerequisite of this program. Students for Dental Assistants 2 must take one of the following courses: the American Heart Association – “Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers” DEA 0744C Dental Materials (PHCC course NCH 0050), the American Red Cross - for Dental Assistants 1 “Professional Rescuer CPR ”, the American Safety and Health Institute – “CPR for Professionals” or the National Safety Hours: 6 Council – “Professional Rescuer CPR”. Session 1B Special Program Requirements: DEA 0743 Preventive Dentistry A grade of “C” or higher and a grade of “Pass” must be earned in for Dental Assistants 1 each course in order to continue in the program. Courses may be DEA 0746 Management of Dental Office repeated only on the recommendation of the dental faculty, Dental Emergencies 1 Programs Coordinator and the Associate Dean for Health, Math-

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ematics and Science, approval of the Vice President of Educa- ACADEMIC DEA 0751C Clinical Procedures tional Services, and if space is available. In order to receive a for Dental Assisting 2 certificate, students must obtain satisfactory scores on the Test of DEA 0755C Dental Radiography Adult Basic Education (Form 7 or 8, Level A) with a minimum for Dental Assistants 2 grade of 10th grade in Reading, Language and Mathematics or an Associate Degree or higher from an accredited college or uni- Hours: 6 versity will satisfy the TABE requirements.

www.phcc.edu Academic Programs 114 Technical Certificate Program - Fire Fighter II Minimum Standards The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employ- Program Code APP-FF ment as fire fighters. The presentation of the two courses is structured in such a manner that the first 225 hours of this 450 Course Listing Technical Hours Credit hour program will fulfill the State of Florida requirements to FFP 0010 Fire Fighter I 7.5 prepare the student for certification as a Fire Fighter I and qualifies the student to sit for the Fire Fighter I Florida State Com- FFP 0020 Fire Fighter II Minimum Standards7.5 petency Examination in order to receive a certificate as a Fire Total Technical Credits: 15 Fighter I, if so desired. Completion of the full 450 hours of the program will fulfill the State of Florida requirements to prepare Total Hours: 450 the student for certification as a Fire Fighter II/Minimum Stan- dards, Career Firefighter, and qualifies the student to sit for the Special Program Requirements: Fire Fighter II Florida State certification examination. The cur- To be eligible to sit for the state certification test administered riculum is prescribed by the Bureau of Fire Standards and Train- by the Bureau at the end of the 450 hours, a student must ing and the Department of Insurance in accordance with Florida complete all requirements set forth by the College and the Bu- Statutes. reau of Fire Standards and Training (B.F.S.T.). Prerequisites Most class experiences have a mandatory attendance require- It is mandatory for students to attend an “academy” orienta- ment, which will not be able to be repeated within the same tion, which will explain all requirements and prerequisites of academy. Attendance is considered an essential requirement of Pasco-Hernando Community College and the Bureau of Fire the fire fighting students and will be strictly enforced. All rules Standards and Training. One orientation is offered each year in and regulations pertaining to all requirements, including but July. Please contact the college for the exact date. Entry require- not limited to attendance and uniforms, can be located in the ments of the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training must be Fire Academy Candidate Training Manual. The Fire Academy met, including a medical examination and a background check. Candidate Training Manual will be stringently utilized regard- Candidates must pass a physical agility test and attend other ing all procedures within. All college policies will also be en- PHCC required activities to be considered for entry into the forced including but not limited to the “Student Code of Con- academy. duct” as outlined in the college catalog.

Technical Certificate Program - Health Unit Coordinator

The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employ- HIM 0440 Pharmacology for Health Care ment as health unit coordinators, also known as ward clerks or Professionals 2 unit secretaries. Some of the topics included in the program are: interpreting medical terminology; performing clerical duties; read- SLS 0341 Essentials of Health Career Success 2

ACADEMIC ing, interpreting, and coordinating physicians’ orders; legal and

PROGRAMS HIM 0055 Health Unit Management 1.34 ethical responsibilities; and performing supervised clinical duties. Proof of professional liability insurance is required. +HIM 0050 Health Unit Coordinator Clinical 1.33 Program Code PSVC-HUC Total Technical Credits: 16.67 Course Listing Technical Hours Credit Special Program Requirements: HSC 0003 Fundamentals of Allied Health +A completed Physical Examination Report (SAR-40-A) and a Occupations 2 Professional Liability Insurance card are required for this course. Both an approved 4-hour AIDS seminar (PHCC course NCH CVT 0507 Basic Arrhythmias 2 0001) and CPR certification are prerequisites of this course. HSC 0530 Medical Language I 2 Students must take one of the following courses: the American Heart Association – “Basic Life Support for Health Care Pro- HSC 0534 Medical Language II 2 viders” (PHCC course NCH 0050), the American Red Cross – “Professional Rescuer CPR”, the American Safety and Health HSC 0641 Legal & Ethical Aspects Institute – “CPR for Professionals” or the National Safety Coun- in Health Care 2 cil – “Professional Rescuer CPR”.

2004–2005 Academic Programs 115 Technical Certificate Program - Law Enforcement/Basic Recruit

The purpose of this program is to provide job-related training Special Program Requirements: at the entry level to candidates for law enforcement positions. The Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission regu- The curriculum is prescribed by the Florida Department of Law lations must be met. Each student must attend all training ses- Enforcement, Criminal Justice Standards and Training Com- sions, except for absences approved by the training center direc- mission in accordance with Florida Statutes. tor or his designee. This program is both physically and mentally demanding. Academy-designated uniforms must be pur- Prerequisites: Two months before an Academy start date, can- chased and worn by academy cadets. College policies and the didates should have completed all requirements for the Acad- Academy Rules and Regulations Manual will be strictly followed. emy. Candidates may be sponsored by a local law enforcement A list of required supplies will be given at orientation. An aca- agency. All candidates must meet entry requirements which demic average of 80% or higher is required for all academic tests include physical fitness and psychological testing. Additional administered during each academy course. The grade of “Pass” is entry requirements are outlined in the application packet. required in all courses requiring the demonstration of proficiency. Application packets are available at the Academy at the time of An applicant must take the Florida Criminal Justice Basic Abili- orientation. ties Test (FBAT/FCJBAT) and a score of 70 or above is needed Program Code APP-LEB to pass the test. A fee is charged. This test is offered through the PHCC Testing Center. Upon completion of the program, the Course Listing Technical Hours Credit cadet will be eligible to take the State Exam to receive provisional CJD 0760 Law Enforcement Legal I 1.53 certification as a Law Enforcement Officer. CJD 0761 Law Enforcement Legal II 1.6 CJD 0762 Law Enforcement Communications 1.87 CJD 0704 Criminal Justice Defensive Tactics3.53 CJD 0705 Criminal Justice Weapons 2.13 CJD 0254 Criminal Justice Medical First Responder 1.6 CJD 0730 Law Enforcement Legal III 1.07 CJD 0731 Law Enforcement Patrol 2.13 CJD 0763 Law Enforcement Interpersonal Skills I 2.2

PROGRAMS CJD 0732 Law Enforcement Traffic 1.53 ACADEMIC CJD 0723 Law Enforcement Vehicle Operation 1.07 CJD 0734 Law Enforcement Investigation 2.13

Total Technical Credits: 22.39

www.phcc.edu Academic Programs 116 Technical Certificate Program - Cross-Over Law Enforcement to Corrections

The purpose of this program is to train students who want dual Program Code PSVC-LTC certification in Basic Law Enforcement and Basic Corrections. In order to enroll in the following courses, students must pro- Course Listing Technical Hours Credit vide evidence that they have completed the Law Enforcement/ CJD 0780 Legal Summary Basic Recruit program. Upon satisfactory completion of the for Law Enforcement .54 courses listed, students will be eligible to take the state exam. Successful scores on both state exams enable the student to re- CJD 0750 Criminal Justice Interpersonal ceive provisional certification as a corrections officer and as a Skills II 1.67 law enforcement officer. CJD 0741 Criminal Justice Emergency Preparedness .87 CJD 0752 Correctional Operations 2.13

Total Technical Credits: 5.21

Technical Certificate Program - Medical Secretary/Examining Room Assistant

This program is accredited by the National HealthCareer As- HIM 0031 Medical Record Transcription I 4 sociation . Students who complete this program are eligible to sit for the certification examination which is administered at MEA 0200 Examining Room Procedures 2 Pasco-Hernando Community College. The purpose of this pro- SLS 0341 Essentials of Health Career Success 2 gram is to prepare students for employment as medical secretaries in medical facilities and as examining room assistants in +OTA 0627 Medical Secretary Clinical 3 physicians’ offices. This program includes instruction in both HIM 0430 Fundamentals of Disease Process 2 general office and medical record skills and includes a clinical component. Proof of professional liability is required. HIM 0440 Pharmacology for Health Care Professionals 2 Program Code PSVC-MS HCP 0741L Practical Aspects of Phlebotomy 2 Course Listing Technical Hours Credit HSC 0003 Fundamentals of Allied Total Technical Credits: 35

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Health Occupations 2 Special Program Requirements: HIM 0450 Fundamentals of Body Structures A grade of “Pass” in the clinical portion must be earned in or- and Functions 2 der to receive a technical certificate. HSC 0530 Medical Language I 2 +A completed Physical Examination Report (SAR-40-A) and a HSC 0534 Medical Language II 2 Professional Liability Insurance card are required for this course. Both an approved 4-hour AIDS seminar (PHCC course NCH HSC 0641 Legal & Ethical Aspects 0001) and CPR certification are prerequisites of this course. in Health Care 2 Students must take one of the following courses: the American Heart Association – “Basic Life Support for Health Care Pro- CTS 0050 Introduction to Microcomputer viders” (PHCC course NCH 0050), the American Red Cross – Applications 3 “Professional Rescuer CPR”, the American Safety and Health OTA 0101 Keyboarding I 2 Institute – “CPR for Professionals” or the National Safety Coun- cil – “Professional Rescuer CPR”. OTA 0609A Medical Office Procedures 3

2004–2005 Academic Programs 117 Technical Certificate Program - Nursing Assistant The purpose of this program is to provide the knowledge and Special Program Requirements: skills required to pass the written and skills portion of the State A grade of “Pass” in the clinical portion must be earned in or- of Florida Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) exam and enter der to receive a technical certificate. the workforce as a CNA in a health care facility. Students, who successfully complete this program, are eligible to take the state +A completed Physical Examination Report (SAR-40-A) and a exam. This program does not meet the minimum requirements Professional Liability Insurance card are required for this course. for Federal Financial Aid. However, other forms of financial Both an approved 4-hour AIDS seminar (PHCC course NCH aid may be available. Students in this program are not required 0001) and CPR certification are prerequisites of this course. to take the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE). Students must take one of the following courses: the American Program Code PSVC-NA Heart Association – “Basic Life Support for Health Care Pro- viders” (PHCC course NCH 0050), the American Red Cross – Course Listing Technical Hours Credit “Professional Rescuer CPR”, the American Safety and Health +HCP 0100C Nursing Assistant 2.67 Institute – “CPR for Professionals” or the National Safety Coun- cil – “Professional Rescuer CPR”. +HCP 0604 Nursing Assistant Clinical 1.34

Total Technical Credits: 4

Technical Certificate Program - Phlebotomy

This program is accredited by the National HealthCareer As- Special Program Requirements sociation. Students who complete this program are eligible to A grade of “Pass” in the clinical portion must be earned in or- sit for the certification examination which is administered at der to receive a technical certificate. Pasco-Hernando Community College. +A completed Physical Examination Report (SAR-40-A) and The purpose of this program is to train students for employ- a Professional Liability Insurance card are required for this ment as blood bank or plasma center donor screeners or as phle- course. Both an approved 4-hour AIDS seminar (PHCC course botomists. Proof of professional liability insurance is required. NCH 0001) and CPR certification are prerequisites of this Employment skills are included. Availability of clinical sites may course. Students must take one of the following courses: the restrict entry into the Phlebotomy courses. This program does American Heart Association – “Basic Life Support for Health not meet the minimum requirements for Federal Financial Aid. Care Providers” (PHCC course NCH 0050), the American Red However, other forms of financial aid may be available. Stu-

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Cross – “Professional Rescuer CPR”, the American Safety and ACADEMIC dents in this program are not required to take the Test of Adult Health Institute – “CPR for Professionals” or the National Safety Basic Education (TABE). Council – “Professional Rescuer CPR”. Program Code PSVC-PT Course Listing Technical Hours Credit HCP 0731 Phlebotomy Theory 1.5 HCP 0741L Practical Aspects of Phlebotomy 2 +HCP 0750C Phlebotomy Clinical 2

Total Technical Credits: 5.5

www.phcc.edu Academic Programs 118 Technical Certificate Program - Practical Nursing

A limited access program with documents required for Computer literacy is required for students enrolled in admission listed in the application materials. this program. Students lacking computer skills must The purpose of this program is to prepare individuals to pro- take a computer course. Computer-assisted instruc- vide nursing care to clients in hospitals and other comparable tional materials may be used in this program. health agencies as practical nurses, and is approved by the Florida State Board of Nursing. Upon satisfactory completion of the Special Program Requirements A grade of “C” or higher and a grade of “Pass” in the clinical prescribed course work, a graduate is eligible to apply to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical portion, if applicable, must be earned in each course in order Nurses in accordance with regulations set forth in the Nurse to continue in the program. Courses may be repeated only with the recommendation of nursing faculty Director of Nursing, Practice Act, Chapter 464.008 and 464.108. A graduate is also eligible to apply for admission to the Associate Degree in Nurs- Associate Dean of Health, Mathematics and Science approval ing Program at the ADN-LPN entry point. Proof of Profes- of the Vice President of Educational Servicés, and if space is available. In order to receive a certificate, students must obtain sional Liability Insurance is required. satisfactory scores on the TABE test. Program Code APP-PN +CPR certification is a prerequisite of this course. Students must Course Listing Technical Hours Credit take either the American Heart Association course Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers or the American Red Cross PRN 0001C Fundamentals Nursing/PN 8 Professional Rescuer - CPR course. PRN 0080 Body Structure and Function 1.5 PRN 0030C Medication Administration/ Pharmacology 2.0 PRN 0002C Fundamentals of Nursing II/PN 7 PRN 0204C Medical Surgical Nursing I 8.5 PRN 0205C Medical Surgical Nursing II 8.0 PRN 0500C Gerontological Nursing 3.5 PRN 0120C Maternal-Child Nursing 6.5

Total Technical Credits: 45

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2004–2005 Course Descriptions 119 Course Descriptions

Required core courses in the Associate in course. Any prerequisite(s) and/or Arts Degree and the Associate in Science corequisite(s) for a course are noted in the Degree Programs are fully transferable to “Listing of Courses” sections. a senior Florida public institution. All other catalog courses, except those below Florida’s Statewide Course the 1000 or 2000 levels, are credited for Numbering System purposes of graduation from PHCC, but may not be accepted by the institution to Courses in this catalog are identified by which a student transfers. An advisor will prefixes and numbers that were assigned assist in providing information about by Florida’s Statewide Course Numbering courses normally accepted for transfer to System. This common numbering system a bachelor’s degree program at a specific is used by all public postsecondary insti- university or four-year college. tutions in Florida and by twenty-six participating non-public institutions. The College-preparatory courses are NOT major purpose of this system is to facili- creditable as part of the basic 60-hour re- tate the transfer of courses between par- quirement for degrees. Technical Certifi- ticipating institutions. cate courses are NOT creditable toward the AA Degree. Each participating institution controls the title, credit, and content of its own courses Students may register for any course for and recommends the first digit of the which they have the necessary prerequi- course number to indicate the level at sites (see below). A student who feels that which students normally take the course. he or she has sufficient training or experi- Course prefixes and the last three digits of ence to warrant an exception to a prereq- the course numbers are assigned by mem- uisite should consult a PHCC advisor. bers of the faculty discipline committees Students should not expect that all courses appointed for that purpose by the Florida will be offered at each campus or in any Department of Education in Tallahassee. given session. To determine when and Individuals nominated to serve on these where courses are to be offered, see a committees are selected to maintain a rep- PHCC advisor. resentative balance as to type of institution and discipline field or specialization. Prerequisite and Corequisite The course prefix and each digit in the Courses course number have a meaning in the Statewide Course Numbering System A prerequisite is a requirement and/or (SCNS). The list of course prefixes and course that MUST be completed SUC- numbers, along with their generic titles, CESSFULLY before a student can enroll is referred to as the “SCNS taxonomy.” DESCRIPTIONS

in another particular course. A corequisite COURSE Descriptions of the content of courses are is a particular course in which a student referred to as “course equivalency profiles.” enrolls in conjunction with, i.e., in the same term as, another closely related

Example of Course Identifier Course: SYG 1010 Prefix Level Code Century Digit Decade Digit Unit Digit Lab Code (first digit) (second digit) (third digit) (fourth digit) SYG 1010 Sociology Freshman Level Entry-level Survey Course Social Problems No laboratory General at this institution General component Sociology Sociology in this course

www.phcc.edu Course Descriptions 120 General Rule for Course equivalent courses and used by the receiv- Exceptions to the General Rule for Equivalencies ing institution to determine satisfaction Equivalency of requirements by transfer students on the Equivalent courses at different institutions same basis as credit awarded to native stu- The following courses are exceptions to are identified by the same prefixes and dents. It is the prerogative of the receiving the general rule for course equivalencies same last three digits of the course num- institution, however, to offer transfer credit and may not transfer. Transferability is at ber and are guaranteed to be transferable for courses successfully completed which the discretion of the receiving institution: between the participating institutions that have not been designated as equivalent. offer the course, with a few exceptions. A. Courses in the _900-_999 series (e.g., ART 2905) (Exceptions are listed later in this section) The Course Prefix For example, a survey course in social B. Internships, practica, clinical experi- The course prefix is a three-letter desig- ences, and study abroad courses problems is offered by 31 different nator for a major division of an academic postsecondary institutions. Each institu- discipline, subject matter area, or subcat- C. Performance or studio courses in Art, tion uses “SYG _010” to identify its so- egory of knowledge. The prefix is not in- Dance, Theatre, and Music cial problems course. The level code is the tended to identify the department in D. Skills courses in Criminal Justice first digit and represents the year in which which a course is offered. Rather, the con- students normally take this course at a tent of a course determines the assigned E. Graduate courses specific institution. In the SCNS tax- prefix to identify the course. onomy, “SYG” means “Sociology, Gen- F. Courses not offered by the receiving institution eral,” the century digit “0” represents “En- Authority for Acceptance of try-Level General Sociology,” the decade Equivalent Courses College preparatory and vocational prepa- digit “1” represents “Survey Course and ratory courses may not be used to meet de- the unit digit “0” represents “Social Prob- State Board of Education Rule 6A- gree requirements and are not transferable. lems.” 10.024(19), Florida Administrative Code, reads: Questions about the Statewide Course In science and other areas, a “C” or “L” Numbering System and appeals regarding after the course number is known as a lab When a student transfers among course credit transfer decisions should be indicator. The “C” represents a combined postsecondary institutions that are directed to the Vice President of Educa- lecture and laboratory course that meets fully accredited by a regional or national Services at PHCC or the Florida in the same place at the same time. The tional accrediting agency recognized Department of Education, K-20 articula- “L” represents a laboratory course or the by the United States Department of tion, 401 Turlington Bldg., Tallahassee, laboratory part of a course, having the Education and that participate in the Florida 32399-0400. Special reports and same prefix and course number without a common course designation and technical information may be requested lab indicator, which meets at a different numbering system, the receiving in- by calling telephone number (850) 488- time or place. stitution shall award credit for 6402 or Suncom 278-6402. Transfer of any successfully completed courses satisfactorily completed at course from one institution to another is the previous participating institu- guaranteed in cases where the course to tions when the courses are judged by be transferred is equivalent to one offered the appropriate common course des- by the receiving institution. Equivalencies ignation and numbering system fac- are established by the same prefix and last ulty task forces to be academically three digits and comparable faculty cre- equivalent to courses offered at the dentials at both institutions. For example, receiving institution, including SYG 1010 is offered at a community col- equivalency of faculty credentials, lege. The same course is offered at a state regardless of the public or nonpublic university as SYG 2010. A student who control of the previous institution. COURSE has successfully completed SYG 1010 at The award of credit may be limited DESCRIPTIONS the community college is guaranteed to to courses that are entered in the receive transfer credit for SYG 2010 at the course numbering system. Credits so state university if the student transfers. The awarded shall satisfy institutional student cannot be required to take SYG requirements on the same basis as 2010 again since SYG 1010 is equivalent credits awarded to native students. to SYG 2010. Transfer credit must be awarded for successfully completed

2004–2005 Course Descriptions 121 College Credit & College Preparatory Courses

Animal Science ANT 2511 PGY 1410C Introduction to Physical Photography II 3 cr. ANS 1003 Anthropology 3 cr. Prerequisite: PGY 1401C or consent of in- Introduction to Animal Science 3 cr. The study of humans as a biological unit in structor. A continuation of PGY 1401C, Students in this course will study the prin- the animal kingdom. The human fossil including more in-depth involvement with ciples of animal science. Topics include the record, living primates, the criteria of race cameras, film, paper, lenses, photographic reproduction, raising, and production of farm and races of humans, principles of biologi- accessories, and darkroom techniques. Lab animals. Primary emphasis is on beef and cal evolution, and human genetics are topics fee required. 30 lecture hours and 30 labo- milk cattle, sheep, horses, and swine. Other of emphasis. This course includes a 4,000- ratory hours. An SLR 35 millimeter camera animals are discussed. Students will learn the word writing requirement to satisfy the is required for this class. various breeds in each category of farm ani- Gordon Rule. A grade of “C” or higher must mal discussed as well as feed issues, diseases, be attained. 45 class hours and slaughtering processes. 48 class hours Biological Science Art BOT 1010C Anthropology Botany 4 cr. ARH 1000 A survey of the plant kingdom. This lecture/ ANT 2000 Art Appreciation 3 cr. laboratory course is designed to acquaint the Introduction to Anthropology 3 cr. A course designed to supply the non-art biology or science major with basic biologi- This course is an overview of anthropology major with a foundation for understanding cal principles as they apply to the various with emphasis on the traditional subfields of the visual arts through introduction to dif- aspects of the plant kingdom. Particular archaeology, biological anthropology, linguis- ferent media of art expression. This course emphasis will be placed on plant evolution. tics and cultural anthropology. Included is the includes a 4,000-word writing requirement Lab fee required. 45 class hours and 30 labo- study of human physical evolution through to satisfy the Gordon Rule. A grade of “C” ratory hours the fossil record and mans place in nature. or higher must be attained. 45 class hours The development of culture is examined from BSC 1005 pre-historic times to the present. An empha- ART 1300C Introduction to Biology 3 cr. sis is placed on the better understanding of Drawing I 3 cr. Prerequisites: REA 0002 (completed with our culture through the comparison of dif- Introduction to the basic discipline of draw- grade of “C” or higher) or appropriate place- ferent cultures throughout the world. Topics ing through the use of still life, landscape, ment test score. A non-laboratory course for include archaeology, human variation, folk- and the figure. 30 lecture hours and 30 labo- students not planning to major in biology. lore, kinship, and religion. This course ratory hours Topics include the chemical and cellular includes a 4,000-word writing requirement foundations of life, diversity of life, evolu- ART 1301C tion and ecology. 45 class hours to satisfy the Gordon Rule. A grade of “C” Drawing II 3 cr. or higher must be attained. 45 class hours Prerequisite: ART 1300C. A continuation of BSC 1007L ANT 2100 ART 1300C. 30 lecture hours and 30 labo- Life Science Laboratory 1 cr. Introduction to Archaeology 3 cr. ratory hours This is a laboratory experience to accompany BSC 1005, BSC 1020, or BSC 1050 for stu- Prerequisite: ANT 2000. This course is de- ART 2500 signed to provide an examination of the dents who do not intend to major in natural Painting I 3 cr. science or medical fields. The course provides historical background and methodology of Studio problems in painting involving con-

an introduction to investigation in the life DESCRIPTIONS archaeology and its significance today; how temporary styles, techniques, and materials archaeologists make and study the finds to sciences, including laboratory procedures, COURSE of painting. 30 lecture hours and 30 labo- techniques, and equipment. Field trip and illuminate the past; the study of archaeologi- ratory hours cal concepts and procedures; and how field studies may be required. This course archaeologists describe cultures as part of time ART 2501 may not be taken for credit subsequent to and space to interpret the prehistoric past. Painting II 3 cr. receiving a grade of “C” or higher in BSC This course includes a 4,000 word writing Prerequisite: ART 2500. A continuation of 1010L, BSC 1011L, MCB 2010L, BSC requirement to satisfy the Gordon Rule. A Painting I on an advanced level of profi- 1085L, or BSC 1086L. Lab fee required. 30 grade of “C” or higher must be attained. 45 ciency. Emphasis is placed on individual laboratory hours class hours experimentation. 30 lecture hours and 30 BSC 1010 laboratory hours ANT 2410 Biology I 3 cr. Introduction to PGY 1401C Prerequisites: REA 0002 and MAT 0024 Cultural Anthropology 3 cr. Photography I 3 cr. (completed with grades of “C” or higher) or A study of the nature of culture, personality, A course designed to give the student an inappropriate placement test scores. Recom- and social organization of humans. Empha- troduction to the camera, its mechanics, and mended prerequisite: BSC 1005. sis is placed on the customs of preliterate use. Initial instruction is given on the pho- Corequisite: BSC 1010L. An introduction people. This course includes a 4,000-word tographic process, lighting scenes, exposure, to the biology of plants and animals. Topics writing requirement to satisfy the Gordon development, and printing of photographs. include chemical foundations, cell biology, Rule. A grade of “C” or higher must be at- Lab fee required. 30 lecture hours and 30 genetics and evolution. This course is pri- tained. 45 class hours laboratory hours. An SLR 35 millimeter cam- marily intended for those students planning era is required for this class. www.phcc.edu Course Descriptions 122 to major in the sciences or for those who need tion; and land use planning. One required MCB 2010 a laboratory course in biology. 45 class hours field trip. 45 class hours Microbiology 3 cr. Prerequisite: BSC 1010 and BSC 1010L, or BSC 1010L BSC 1050H BSC 1085 and BSC 1085L (completed with Biology I Laboratory 1 cr. Introduction to Environmental grades of “C” or higher). Corequisite: MCB Prerequisite: One year of high school biol- Science (Honors Course) 3 cr. 2010L. A survey of microbial forms with ogy and one year of high school chemistry. Prerequisites: Acceptance into PHCC’s Hon- emphasis on bacteria, their morphology, Corequisite: BSC 1010. A laboratory inves- ors Program or permission of instructor. This physiology, genetic mechanisms, and their tigation into the biology of plants and course may include substantial reading and relationships to other organisms. 45 class animals. Topics include scientific instru- writings components. Learning activities may hours ments, chemical foundations, cell biology, include collaborative learning, field experi- photosynthesis and genetics. This course is ences, debates, projects, interviews, and MCB 2010L primarily intended for those students plan- research presentations. If used to meet the Microbiology Laboratory 1 cr. ning to major in the sciences or for those requirements of the AA degree or the AS Prerequisite: BSC 1010 and BSC 1010L, or who need a laboratory course in biology. Lab degree, a grade of “C” or higher must be BSC 1085 and BSC 1085L (completed with fee required. 30 laboratory hours earned. If used to fulfill the requirements of grades of “C” or higher). Corequisite: MCB the Honors Program, a grade of “C” or higher 2010. A laboratory investigation into the BSC 1011 must be earned. Credit cannot be earned for biology of microbial organisms. Topics in- Biology II 3 cr. both BCS 1050 and BSC 1050H. 45 class clude microbial morphology, physiology and Prerequisites: BSC 1010 and BSC 1010L hours genetics. Lab fee required. 30 laboratory (completed with grades of “C” or higher). hours Corequisite: BSC 1011L. Topics include BSC 1085 prokaryotes, plants, fungi, the evolution of Human Anatomy OCE 2001 animal diversity, animal form and function and Physiology I 3 cr. Introduction to Oceanography 3 cr. and ecology. This course is primarily in- Prerequisites: REA 0002 and MAT 0024 Prerequisites: REA 0002 (completed with a tended for those students planning to major (completed with grades of “C” or higher) or grade of “C” or higher) or appropriate place- in the sciences or for those who need a labo- appropriate placement test scores. Recom- ment test score. Recommended prerequisite: ratory course in biology. 45 class hours mended prerequisite: High school biology PSC 1311 or PSC 1341. An introduction to and chemistry, or BSC 1020. Corequisite: the physical, chemical, and biological nature BSC 1011L BSC 1085L. An introduction to the study of the oceans. Topics include: the history and Biology II Laboratory 1 cr. of the human body, to include: biological and shape of the oceans; the physical and chemi- Prerequisites: BSC 1010 and BSC 1010L chemical foundations; cellular structure and cal properties of sea water; waves, tides, and (completed with grades of “C” or higher). dynamics; tissues; and the integumentary, ocean currents; and the biology and ecology Corequisite: BSC 1011. A continuation of skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. 45 of marine life. Credit can be earned as a sci- BSC 1010L. Topics include plant biology, class hours ence elective only. 45 class hours animal diversity, vertebrate anatomy and ecology. This course is primarily intended for BSC 1085L those students planning to major in the sci- Human Anatomy and Physiology I Business Administration ences or for those who need a laboratory Laboratory 1 cr. course in biology. Lab fee required. 30 labo- Corequisite: BSC 1085. This course provides ACG 2021 ratory hours laboratory support for the concepts taught Principles of Financial in BSC 1085. Laboratory fee required. 30 Accounting 3 cr. BSC 1020 laboratory hours Human Biology 3 cr. This course is an introduction to account- Prerequisite: REA 0002 (completed with a BSC 1086 Human Anatomy and ing concepts and principles followed in grade of “C” or higher) or appropriate place- Physiology II 3 cr. preparation of financial external reports. Emphasis is on principles and procedures ment test score. A non-laboratory course for Prerequisites: BSC 1085 and 1085L (com- applicable to the accounting cycle, asset valu- students not planning to major in biology. pleted with grades of “C” or higher). ation, income determination, liability Topics include the chemical and cellular Corequisite: BSC 1086L. A continuation of measurement, and owner’s equity. 45 class foundations of life, metabolism, genetics, and BSC 1085. Emphasis is on the structure and

COURSE hours body systems. 45 class hours function of the special senses and the diges- DESCRIPTIONS tive, respiratory, cardiovascular, lymphatic, BSC 1050 ACG 2071 endocrine, reproductive, and urinary sys- Principles of Introduction to Environmental tems. 45 class hours Science 3 cr. Managerial Accounting 3 cr. Prerequisites: REA 0002 (completed with BSC 1086L Prerequisite: ACG 2021. The emphasis of grade of “C” or higher) or appropriate place- Human Anatomy and Physiology II this course is on managerial accounting con- ment test score. Recommended prerequisite: Laboratory 1 cr. cepts and systems. Topics include planning and control, decentralized operations, analy- PSC 1311 or PSC 1341. The student is in- Prerequisites: BSC 1085 and BSC 1085L ses for decision-making, financial analysis for troduced to the process of maintaining (completed with grades of “C” or higher). management, and modern uses of manage- patterns of interrelationships of plants and Corequisite: BSC 1086. This course provides rial accounting. 45 class hours animals with their environments and biologi- laboratory support for the concepts taught cal communities, enabling students to make in BSC 1086. Lab fee required. 30 labora- BUL 2241 intelligent environmental decisions. The top- tory hours Business Law 3 cr. ics include ecosystems, communities, and Business law considers the nature and source populations; soils; pesticides; energy sources; of laws, law courts, and courtroom proce- local and current topics; air and water pollu- dures. Legal principles regarding crimes and 2004–2005 Course Descriptions 123 torts with emphasis on contracts, personal tion systems, marketing, and management. QMB 1001 property, and bailments and sales, along with 45 class hours. Business Mathematics 3 cr. relevant portions of the Uniform Commer- This course develops computational skills cial Code are discussed. 45 class hours GEB 2350 necessary for successful business manage- International Business 3 cr. ment. In addition to a review of basic BUL 2561 This course explores the globalization of functions, topics include payroll and taxes, Legal Issues world business. Emphasis will be placed on inventory, depreciation, simple and com- in Information Technology 3 cr. gaining insight as to how business is con- pound interest, and statistics. Emphasis is on This course will examine the various devel- ducted in different world markets and the developing computational ability. 45 class oping legal issues in the use of business form of competition as we progress to an hours information technology, including an exami- international economy. Special care will be nation of constitutional rights, intellectual taken to give students the tools to analyze property, and employment law. Other top- rapid change in the world business scene. The Business - Marketing Management ics studied during the course are freedom of need to adapt to opportunities in business speech, privacy, privileged communications, and to manage threats to plans and tech- MAR 1011 copyright, and trademark. These issues and niques will be covered. 45 class hours Principles of Marketing 3 cr. others will be examined as they relate to busi- MNA 1100 This course provides an overview of the field ness operations in today’s complex electronic of marketing, with emphasis being placed on world. 45 class hours Personnel Relationships in Business 3 cr. those interacting determinants of demand ECO 2013 This course provides a study of personnel that make up the marketing environment Principles of Macroeconomics 3 cr. relationships as individuals and as group economic, physiological, sociological and An introductory course in macroeconomic members. It will include practical applica- political factors. The legal restraints that principles and analysis. Areas covered in- tion of effective work relationship skills make up the forces beyond management con- clude: economic features of society; needed in business and industry, to include: trol, but are needed in the marketing consumption; production and business or- group dynamics; motivation; interpersonal decision-making process, are introduced. 45 ganization; national income accounting, perception; oral and written communica- class hours national income theory; the twin problems tions; leadership; management; decision MKA 1021 of recession and inflation; money credit and making; problem solving; and employabil- Salesmanship 3 cr. the banking system; public finance; and the ity skills. Designed for students in business This course provides a study of principles principles and problems of full employment and technical fields. 45 class hours underlying selling activities. This course pre- without inflation. This course includes a sents principles and problems in personal 4,000-word writing requirement to satisfy MNA 1345 Principles of Supervision 3 cr. selling related to prospecting, pre-approach, the Gordon Rule. A grade of “C” or higher demonstration, meeting objections, and clos- must be attained. 45 class hours This course is a study of the basic concepts and major functions of modern supervision. ing the sale. 45 class hours ECO 2023 Students receive introductory instruction in MKA 1302 Principles of Microeconomics 3 cr. concepts and practices that define supervi- Marketing Practicum I 3 cr. This is a course in microeconomics that deals sion, the role of the supervisor within the Prerequisite: MAR 1011 or consent of in- with markets and prices; supply and demand, organization, personnel management, and structor. Marketing theory is applied through competition, and market structures; distri- relationships with special groups of employ- the development of individual practicum bution of income among factors of ees. 45 class hours plans, which involve on-the-job training and production; economic growth and develop- MNA 2941 special job-related assignments with local ment; and other economic systems. This businesses. Each practicum will consist of a course includes a 4,000-word writing re- Internship in Business 3 cr. Prerequisites: 15 college-level credits at minimum of 90 hours in a planned learning quirement to satisfy the Gordon Rule. A situation, together with at least three sched- PHCC; and a minimum of 12 credits in col- DESCRIPTIONS grade of “C” or higher must be attained. 45 uled conferences with the instructor. This class hours lege-level business courses with a 2.0 COURSE minimum GPA in all college-level business course is designed for students pursuing the GEB 1011 courses. This course provides a planned AS Degree in Marketing Management. Stu- Introduction to Business 3 cr. work-based experience that will provide student achievement is graded as “Pass/Fail.” This is a survey course that covers the func- dents with an opportunity to enhance MKA 1312 tional areas of business. Emphasis is placed workplace skills through a supervised prac- Marketing Practicum II 3 cr. on perspectives of business, management, tical experience related to their career Continuation of MKA 1302. marketing, finance, and quantitative tools. objective. An internship agreement will be 45 class hours developed which includes academic super- MKA 2041 vision and work assignments. A minimum Principles of Retailing 3 cr. GEB 1136 of 90 worksite hours are required in this This course provides a study of the principles, Introduction to eBusiness 3 cr. course. Regular meetings are held with the procedures, and techniques of retailing, buy- This course is designed to introduce students instructor/workplace learning coordinator. ing pricing, merchandise, and of determining to the multi-faceted aspects of electronic Student performance in this course is graded consumer demand. Attention will be given business operations. This course provides a as “Pass/Fail.” to how and when to buy as well as sources of framework for students to use in the analy- supply. The organization and function of sis and formulation of electronic business major divisions in retail establishments will solutions. Electronic business is an area that be addressed. Field trips, where practical, will impacts many different disciplines of study, supplement regular class activities. 45 class such as accounting, business law, informa- hours www.phcc.edu Course Descriptions 124 MKA 2511 and written communication. Emphasis is Chemistry Principles of Advertising 3 cr. placed on writing clear, forceful, and effec- This course presents a study of advertising tive business letters. 45 class hours CHM 1025 principles and practical applications of ad- Introductory Chemistry 3 cr. vertising in the media. Areas covered include OST 2401 Prerequisites: REA 0002 and MAT 1033 the history of advertising, designing and de- Administrative Office (completed with grades of “C” or higher) or veloping advertisements, media selection, Procedures 3 cr. appropriate placement test scores. sales promotion, and strategies. 45 class hours Prerequisite: OST 1100 or consent of in- Corequisite: CHM 1025L. An introduction structor. This course provides for the to fundamental concepts in chemistry. Top- development of professional office skills. ics include measurement, matter and energy, Business - Office Administration Emphasis will be placed on decision-mak- atomic structure, nomenclature, chemical ing. Instruction will include telephone equations and calculations, periodicity, OST 1100 techniques, public relations, team-building, chemical bonding, gases, solutions, acids/ College Keyboarding I 3 cr. good business grooming, and employability bases and an introduction to organic chem- This course is designed for students with little skills. Students will use WordPerfect software istry. This course is intended for students or no keyboarding experience. This course for document production. 45 class hours with no high school chemistry background will include the correct techniques and basic or those who need a refresher course prior to OST 2601 skills in keyboarding. Students will produce entering CHM 2045. 45 class hours basic business documents using current soft- Machine Transcription 3 cr. ware. Lab fee required. 45 class hours Prerequisite: OST 1110 or OST 1711 or CHM 1025L OST 1764 or consent of instructor. This Introductory Chemistry OST 1110 course develops proficiency in machine tran- Laboratory 1 cr. College Keyboarding II 3 cr. scription using transcribing machines. The Prerequisite: MAT 1033 (completed with a Prerequisite: OST 1100 or consent of in- course will emphasize general grammar rules, grade of “C” or higher) or appropriate place- structor. This course is a continuation of vocabulary, and listening skills. Students will ment test scores. Corequisite: CHM 1025. OST 1100. Students will use WordPerfect use word processing software for document A laboratory investigation into fundamental software for advanced practice in business production. Lab fee required. 45 class hours concepts of chemistry. Topics include mea- document production and skill-building ap- surement, matter and energy, atomic OST 2621 plications. Lab fee required. 45 class hours structure, nomenclature, chemical reactions, Law Office Transcription 3 cr. periodicity, chemical bonding, gases, solu- OST 1711 Prerequisite: OST 1100 and OST 1711 or tions, acids/bases and an introduction to Word Processing - WordPerfect 3 cr. OST 1764. This course emphasizes devel- organic chemistry. Lab fee required. 30 labo- This course develops the skills necessary to opment of competent machine transcription ratory hours use WordPerfect software. Students will cre- skills as applied to the legal field. The stu- ate, edit, format, and print various business dent will produce mailable letters, court and CHM 2045 documents. Students are expected to come non-court documents. This course includes General Chemistry and Qualitative to this course with knowledge of document a comprehensive program of basic language Analysis I 3 cr. formatting. Lab fee required. 45 class hours arts skills which consist of grammar, punc- Prerequisite: CHM 1025 and CHM 1025L tuation, spelling, proofreading, and editing. or one year of high school chemistry; MAT OST 1764 Lab fee required. 45 class hours 1033 (completed with a grade of “C” or Word Processing -Microsoft higher) or appropriate placement test score. Word XP 3 cr. OST 2852 Corequisite: CHM 2045L. An introduction This course develops the skills necessary to EXCEL for the Office 3 cr. to fundamental concepts in chemistry. Top- use Word software. Students will create, edit, This course is designed to teach the com- ics include measurement, nomenclature, format, and print various business docu- mands and functions of Excel used in a atomic theory, chemical equations and cal- ments. Students are expected to come to this business office. Topics will be based on busi- culations, periodicity, gases, course with knowledge of document format- ness situations covering spreadsheet thermochemistry and chemical bonding. 45 ting. Lab fee required. 45 class hours applications, database functions, and graph- class hours ics. This is a beginning Excel course. Lab fee OST 1811 required. 45 class hours

COURSE CHM 2045L Desktop Publishing 3 cr.

DESCRIPTIONS General Chemistry and Qualitative Prerequisite: OST 1110 or consent of in- SLS 2420 Analysis I Laboratory 1 cr. structor. This course introduces the student Career Enhancement 1 cr. Prerequisite: CHM 1025 or one year of high to the desktop publishing features of current This course explores the various facets of school chemistry; MAT 1033 (completed software. Emphasis in the course will be on career development. Key factors of job se- with a grade of “C” or higher) or appropri- publications that office support personnel lection, job search, and the interview will be ate placement test score. Corequisite: CHM would produce such as flyers, newsletters, considered. Personal traits related to job suc- 2045. A laboratory investigation into con- bulletins, brochures, and covers for reports. cess and advancement are studied. cepts, periodicity, thermochemistry, chemical A student enrolling in this course should have Considerations for planning a career path are bonding and gases. Lab fee required. 30 labo- a working knowledge of the advanced appli- addressed. 15 class hours ratory hours cations of the current software. Lab fee required. 45 class hours CHM 2046 General Chemistry and Qualitative OST 2335 Analysis II 3 cr. Business Communications 3 cr. Prerequisite: CHM 2045 and CHM 2045L Prerequisite: OST 1100 or consent of in- (completed with grades of “C” or higher). structor. This course offers instruction and Corequisite: CHM 2046L. This course con- practice in the production of effective oral 2004–2005 Course Descriptions 125 tinues with fundamental concepts of chem- will be earned. This course does not apply course and the exit test must be completed istry begun in CHM 2045. Topics include toward a degree. Testing fee. 60 class hours with a grade of “C” (70%) or higher, four states of matter, solutions, redox reactions, (4) compensatory credits will be earned. This kinetics, chemical equilibrium, acid-base ENC 0080 course does not apply toward a degree. Test- concepts, solubility, thermodynamics, elec- Basic Grammar 4 cr. ing fee. 60 class hours trochemistry, nuclear chemistry, and organic Prerequisite: Appropriate placement test chemistry. 45 class hours score. This college preparatory course provides a review of grammar skills. Emphasis Computer - A+, CISCO, CHM 2046L is placed on sentence structure, word usage Microsoft, Novell, Programming General Chemistry and Qualitative and form, capitalization and punctuation. Analysis II Laboratory 1 cr. Laboratory work and spelling practice will CEN 2513 Prerequisite: CHM 2045 and CHM 2045L be prescribed by the instructor. Upon suc- Network Operating Systems 3 cr. (completed with grades of “C” or higher). cessful completion of this course with the Prerequisites: CGS 2263 or CET 1600. This Corequisite: CHM 2046. A continuation of grade of “C” (70%) or higher, four (4) com- course introduced students to NT, Novell, concepts in the general chemistry laboratory. pensatory credits will be earned. This course Linux and Window 2000 network operat- Topics include states of matter, solutions, does not apply toward a degree. 60 class ing systems. Topics include an overview of redox reactions, kinetics, chemical equilib- hours design and server generation, user accounts rium, acid-base chemistry, solubility, and security, daily maintenance require- thermodynamics, electrochemistry and se- MAT 0012 Prealgebra 4 cr. ments, and hardware components. Lab fee lected topics in organic chemistry. Lab fee required. 45 class hours required. 30 laboratory hours This college preparatory course is designed to build basic skills in mathematics to pre- CHM 2210C pare students for elementary algebra. Topics CET 1178C Organic Chemistry I 5 cr. include basic operations, fractions, decimals, Microcomputer Systems Repair 3 cr. Prerequisite: CHM 2046 and CHM 2046L ratios/proportions, percent usage, integers, Prerequisite(s) CGS 1000 or CGS 1100 or (completed with grades of “C” or higher) or rational numbers and an introduction to vari- consent. This course is designed to prepare permission of instructor. A study of carbon able expressions and equations. Laboratory students for A+ Core certification testing. compounds with emphasis on alkanes- work will be prescribed by the instructor. Topics include computer hardware installa- cycloalkanes and their reaction mechanisms, This course must be completed with a grade tion, configuration and repair, maintenance, nucleophilic substitution and elimination of “C” or higher. This course does not apply basic networking, and customer service. Lab reaction of alkyl halides, alkenes and their toward a degree. 60class hours fee required. 45 class hours addition reactions, stereo-chemistry, alkynes, and conjugated unsaturated systems. Lab fee MAT 0024 CET 1600 required. 45 class hours and 60 laboratory Elementary Algebra 4 cr. Networking Fundamentals - hours Prerequisite: MAT 0012 (completed with a Cisco Academy 3 cr. grade of “C” or higher) or appropriate place- Prerequisite(s): CGS 1000 and CGS 1100. CHM 2211C ment test score. This college preparatory This is the first of four semester courses de- Organic Chemistry II 5 cr. course provides an introduction to algebraic signed to provide students with classroom Prerequisite: CHM 2210C (completed with expressions, first degree equations and in- and laboratory experience in current and a grade of “C” or higher). A continuation of equalities, rational expressions, exponents, emerging networking technology. Instruction CHM 2210C, giving consideration to aro- polynomials, factoring, graphing and radi- includes the OSI model and industry stan- matic compounds and their reactivity with cal expressions. This course and the exit test dards; network topologies; IP addressing, electrophiles, structure determinations must be completed with a grade of “C” or including, subnet masks; and basic network through spectroscopy, organic halides, orga- higher. This course does not apply toward a design. Students will install and operate nometallic compounds, nomenclature and degree. Testing fee. 60 class hours simple-routed LAN, routed WAN and reaction mechanisms of hydrocarbon deriva- switched LAN and LAN networks. This is tives, amines, carbohydrates, lipids, and REA 0001 the first of four semester courses designed to DESCRIPTIONS amino acids. Lab fee required. 45 class hours Basic Reading 4 cr. provide students with classroom and labora- COURSE and 60 laboratory Prerequisite: Appropriate placement test tory experience in current and emerging score. This college preparatory course is de- networking, and to prepare students for the signed to improve a student’s reading skills CISCO Certified Network Associate exami- College Preparatory in the four areas of vocabulary, flexibility, nation. 45 class hours comprehension, and study skills. This course ENC 0010 must be completed with a grade of “C” CET 1610 Fundamentals of Writing 4 cr. (70%) or higher, four (4) compensatory cred- Router Technology - Prerequisite: Appropriate placement test its will be earned. This course does not apply Cisco Academy 3 cr. score. This college preparatory course is de- toward a degree. 60 class hours Prerequisites: CET 1600, relevant industry signed to improve the student’s ability to experience or instructor consent. This course REA 0002 is designed to provide students with class- write sentences and paragraphs. Grammar Fundamentals of Reading 4 cr. skills will be reviewed briefly, but emphasis room and laboratory experience in current Prerequisite: Appropriate placement test and emerging networking technology. In- is placed on writing exercises. A student en- score. This college preparatory course is de- tering this class is expected to have a struction includes networking, network signed to improve the student’s critical terminology and protocols, network stan- knowledge of sentence structure, grammar, reading skills. The course will help refine the and punctuation. This course and the exit dards, local area networks (LANS), wide area student’s literal comprehension skills and, in networks (WANS), Open System Intercon- test must be completed with a grade of “C” addition, develop critical reading skills that (70%) or higher, four compensatory credits nection (OSI) models, Ethernet, Token ring are needed in college course work. This Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI), www.phcc.edu Course Descriptions 126 Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Pro- considerations, and application influences. CGS 2820 tocol (TCP/IP), Addressing Protocol Lab fee required. 45 class hours Web Page Design 3 cr. dynamic routing, routing, and the network Prerequisite: CGS 1100. A course for the administrator’s function. Students will suc- CGS 1000 beginner and the advanced user of FrontPage. cessfully implement beginning router Computer Concepts 3 cr. The student will learn the various concepts configurations, demonstrate an understand- This course will provide the student with an and elements required to create web pages. ing of routed and routing protocols and the overview of the field of data processing. Upon Topics will include HTML, linear media, fundamentals of LAN switching. This is the satisfactory completion of the course, the hypermedia, frames, forms, JAVA and second of four semester courses designed to student will have a basic understanding of JAVAScript, ActiveX, VBScript, and other prepare students for the CISCO Certified Net- systems and their applications. Lab fee re- design elements and considerations. Lab fee work Associate examination. 45 class hours quired. 45 class hours required. 45 class hours CET 2615 CGS 1100 CGS 2821 Switching Basics and Intermediate Microcomputer Applications 3 cr. Web Graphics 3 cr. Routing - Cisco Academy 3 cr. This is an introductory personal computer Prerequisite: CGS 2820. This course intro- Prerequisites: CET 1600 and CET 1610. applications course. No previous experience duces students to web images, animations, This course is designed to prepare a student with a computer is assumed. This course will and site styles. Topics include creating and to apply and understand the advanced prin- cover all essential aspects of the Windows manipulating graphics, file conversions, web ciples and applications of networking environment, word processing, electronic color, backgrounds, site styles, third-party hardware. Instruction includes networking, spreadsheets, database activities, presentation authoring tools, multimedia animation, and network terminology and protocols, network graphics, and the Internet. Lab fee required. managing web graphics for consistent com- standards, local area networks (LANS), LAN 45 class hours munications. Lab fee required. 45 class hours segmentation, segmentation techniques, CGS 1565 Internet Protocol (IP) and Internet Protocol CGS 2827 Microcomputer Operating Web Services & Advanced Web Extended (IPX) addressing, Fast Ethernet, Systems 3 cr. the Spanning Tree Protocol and virtual Design 3 cr. Prerequisite(s): CGS 1000 or CGS 1100. Prerequisite: CGS 2820. This course builds LANS. Students progress to completing ad- This course is designed to prepare students vanced router configurations in the lab; they upon web design skills and introduces the for CompTIA’s current objectives regarding student to Internet business fundamentals will demonstrate an understanding of LAN A+ Windows OS certification testing. Top- switching and virtual area networks and e-commerce. Topics include creating and ics include current microcomputer operating managing a web server, shopping cart tech- (VLANS) advanced LAN and LAN switched systems, memory, software troubleshooting design, Network management techniques nology, automation technologies, and server and problem solving, and networking. Lab platform benefits and limitations. Students and threaded case studies. This is the third fee required. 45 class hours of four semester courses designed to prepare will design, develop, and implement a web students for the Cisco Certified Network CGS 2108 server and e-commerce site. Lab fee required. Associate examination. 45 class hours Advanced Microcomputer 45 class hours Applications 3 cr. CET 2620 CIS 1350 Prerequisite: CGS 1100. An advanced per- Introduction to Network WAN Technologies - Cisco sonal computer applications course. This Academy 3 cr. Security 3 cr. course will cover more complex aspects of Prerequisite(s): CET 1610 or CET 2750 or Prerequisites: CET 1600, CET 1610, and the Windows environment, word processing, CET 2615. This course is designed to pre- A+ and Network+ certifications. This course electronic spreadsheets, data base activities, reflects an integrated classroom and labora- pare a student to apply and understand the presentation graphics, and contemporary is- tory experience in the fundamentals of advanced principles, applications and imple- sues. Lab fee required. 45 class hours computer network security. Instruction will mentation of networking hardware. examine the principles and mechanisms of Instruction includes networking, protocols, CGS 2263 network security. Topics include security network standards, advanced network design Introduction to Networking 3 cr. policy development, security audits, legal projects, advanced network management Prerequisite: CGS 1000 or consent of in- aspects of computer crime, controlling sys- projects, wide area network (WAN) theory structor. This is an introductory networking tems and data access, and issues of common

COURSE and design, WAN technology, Frame Relay, course. This course will cover the basic con- operating systems. This course prepares stu-

DESCRIPTIONS integrated system digital network (ISDN), cepts and techniques of developing a dents to take the CompTIA Security+ network trouble shooting, and threaded case microcomputer network system. Hands-on certification exam. Lab Fee Required. Lab studies. This is the fourth of four semester experiences will be designed to real-world fee required. 45 class hours courses designed to prepare students for the situations. Lab fee required. 45 class hours Cisco Certified Network Associate examina- CIS 2355 tion. 45 class hours CGS 2304 Advanced Network Security 3 cr. Managing Information Prerequisite(s): Intro to Network Security OR CET 2750 Technology 3 cr. Security+ certification. Advanced computer Advanced Networking Concepts 3 cr. Prerequisite: CGS 1100. This course intro- and network security concepts and terminol- Prerequisite: CGS 2263 or CET 1600. This duces students to processes and ogy are presented with a focus toward internet course introduces students to advanced net- methodologies for managing information worked environments. Intrusion threats, in- working concepts. Topics include coverage technology in a business or organizational trusion techniques and vulnerabilities are of advanced LAN and WAN network design, setting. Topics include project management, discussed as are countermeasures and the in-depth TCP/IP protocol suite, Ethernet budgeting, team building, an overview of the implementation of same. This course prepares networks, introduction to voice networks, systems life cycle, understanding business students to take the Security Certified Net- performing needs assessments, using popu- processes as they relate to IT, and recogniz- work Professional (SCNP) exams. . Lab fee lar design software, hardware selection ing emerging technologies. 45 class hours required. 45 class hours 2004–2005 Course Descriptions 127 CIS 2930 COP 2333 will include preparing and updating a re- Information Technology Advanced Database sume, responding to oral board interviews, Internship 3 cr. Programming 3 cr. setting career goals, stress management, and Prerequisites: 2.0 Overall GPA in college Prerequisite(s): COP 1332 and CGS 2108. government practices and hiring procedures. credit courses at Pasco-Hernando Commu- This course will cover the more advanced as- 15 class hours nity College; 15 college-level credits at pects of creating interactive applications using Pasco-Hernando Community College; 18 Visual Basic. The focus will be on accessing CJE 1000 college credits (minimum) in IT courses from different database formats using the open da- Introduction to (CGS, COP, CET, CEN, CDA, CIS). This tabase connectivity (ODBC) standard, and an Law Enforcement 3 cr. course is a planned work-based experience SQL. Lab fee required. 45 class hours Introduction to the philosophical and his- that will provide the student with an oppor- torical backgrounds of law enforcement. This tunity to enhance workplace skills through a COP 2800 course covers the organization, purpose, and supervised practical experience related to JAVA Programming 3 cr. functions of law enforcement and other agen- their Information Technology career objec- Prerequisite: COP 1000 and CGS 1000. This cies involved in the administration of tive. An internship agreement will be course provides a conceptual understanding criminal justice in the United States. It in- developed to include academics supervision of Object Oriented programming. The cludes career orientation. 45 class hours course teaches students how to use the JAVA and work assignments. 90 (minimum) work- CJE 1300 based hours are required in this course. language’s object oriented technologies to solve business problems. Topics also include Police Organization and COP 1000 the language fundamentals, UML, and the Administration 3 cr. Introduction to Computer JAVA language API (application program- This course covers the principles of organi- Programming 3 cr. ming interface). Students will learn how to zation and administration in law The purpose of this course is to provide the create classes, objects and applications using enforcement, to include functions and ac- student with an opportunity to solve prob- the language. Lab fee required. 45 class hours tivities, planning and research, public lems with the help of a computer. This course relations, personnel and training, inspection is an introduction to software design using and control, and policy formulation. 45 class structured programming concepts. Empha- Criminal Justice hours sis will be placed on the construction of CJE 1500 language-free algorithms as a logic founda- CCJ 1000 Police Operations 3 cr. tion for future study of programming Crime and Delinquency 3 cr. Principles of organization and administration languages. 45 class hours This course presents a general review of the as applied to operational services. It covers juvenile delinquency problem, to include COP 1332 patrol, criminal investigation, intelligence current theories of crime and delinquency, and vice units, juvenile units, and traffic ad- Visual Basic Programming 3 cr. causal factors, and treatment. 45 class hours Prerequisite: CGS 1000 and COP 1000 or ministration. 45 class hours consent of instructor. The student will learn CCJ 2940 CJE 2302 to plan and create interactive applications Field Studies 3 cr. Police Role in Crime 3 cr. using Visual BASIC, the object-oriented/ This course will provide an opportunity for A general orientation into the primary theo- event-driven language for the Windows en- the student to observe the criminal justice ries and types of crime in American society. vironment. Topics will include structure, file system in operation. Student placements are The focus is on crimes against the person and and array handling, creating executable files, within agencies whose activities comprise the conventional property crimes. Other topics and the use of multiple forms. Lab fee re- professional construction of criminal justice. include organized crime, white collar crime, quired. 45 class hours Assignments and number of hours in each and antisocial (psychopathic) offenders. The agency will be agreed upon by the student, COP 2120 role of the police officer is emphasized in all the agency, and the instructor/coordinator. aspects of the legal system. 45 class hours COBOL Programming 3 cr. Students will be expected to keep a daily log Prerequisites: CGS 1000 and COP 1000, or of activities. 45 class hours CJE 2400 DESCRIPTIONS consent of instructor. A study of the organi- Police Community Relations 3 cr. COURSE zation and concepts of the COBOL CJC 1000 The course provides an understanding of the programming language, using structured Introduction to Corrections 3 cr. complex factors involved in human relations techniques, and its application as a program- This course will focus on the theory and prac- between the community and law enforce- ming tool in business and industry. Using tice of correctional institutions and their ment officers. The police role and the nature, microcomputers, students will compile, de- functions, the prison as a total institution, meaning, and implications of professional- bug, and test programs they have written. characteristics of various types of corrections ism in policing are explored in order to Lab fee required. 45 class hours methods, analysis of the prison community, provide a better understanding of the neces- adjustment to prison life, impact of institu- COP 2220 sity for a successful police-citizen partnership. tionalization, corrections in the community, 45 class hours C Language Programming 3 cr. and historical development. In addition, sev- Prerequisites: COP 1332 or COP 2120. The eral site visits are planned to correctional CJL 2062 student will learn to design, document, pre- institutions. 45 class hours Rules of Evidence for Police 3 cr. pare, enter, compile, debug, and execute C An overview of rules of evidence and their programs of moderate sophistication. Major CJD 2009 application to the criminal justice system. topics will include: program development; Criminal Justice Career Traditional rules of evidence are studied and structured programming; data types; data Enhancement 1 cr. the degree of proof and admissibility are structures; and input/output. Lab fee re- This course will address basic human rela- stressed. The history, development, relevancy, quired. 45 class hours tions as applied to the job search process and competency, and materiality of real, direct, to successful and professional job perfor- and circumstantial evidence are discussed. mance in the law enforcement field. Topics www.phcc.edu Course Descriptions 128 Opinion testimony and hearsay rules are quired. 90 campus laboratory hours. Addi- DEH 2602 covered. 45 class hours tional laboratory hours may be required. Periodontics 2 cr. Prerequisites: DEH 1001, DEH 1001L, CJL 2100 DEH 1800 DES 1020, DES 1020L and DES 1200C. Criminal Law 3 cr. Dental Hygiene II 2 cr. Corequisites: DEH 1800, DEH 1800L and This course covers the nature, sources, and Prerequisites: DEH 1001 and DEH 1001L. DEH 2400. This course covers the etiology, types of criminal law. It examines the classi- Corequisites: DEH 1800L, DEH 2400, and classification, diagnosis, treatment, and fication and analysis of crimes and criminal DEH 2602. This course is a continuation of maintenance of the periodontal patient. acts in general and examines selected crimi- DEH 1001. Topics include dental office Content related to implantology is included. nal offenses. 45 class hours emergencies, plaque control, polishing tech- Proof of professional liability insurance re- niques, treatment planning, recall, and quired. 30 class hours CJT 1100 desensitization of root surfaces. Proof of pro- Criminal Investigation 3 cr. fessional liability insurance required. 30 class DEH 2605 This course provides an introduction to hours Advanced Principles of Dental criminal investigation procedures. It includes Hygiene Seminar 1.0 cr. the topics of theory of an investigation, case DEH 1800L Prerequisite(s): DEH 2810 and DEH 2804L. preparation, specific techniques for selected Dental Hygiene II Clinical 2.5 cr. Corequisite(s): DEH 2830 and DEH 2806L. offenses, questioning witnesses and suspects, Prerequisites: DEH 1001 and DEH 1001L. Application of theory to selected case stud- and problems in criminal investigation. 45 Corequisite: DEH 1800. In this second clini- ies with an emphasis on diagnosis and class hours cal course, students begin patient care in the treatment of periodontal disease. Review of dental clinic. Emphasis is placed on patient the relationship between systemic diseases CJT 1110 assessment, instrumentation, radiography, and periodontal diseases and its impact on Introduction to Criminalistics 3 cr. polishing clinical crowns, fluoride applica- treatment. Proof of professional liability in- This is a general course in the scientific as- tion, and root desensitization. Student surance required. 15 class hours. pects of criminal investigation with the achievement in this course is graded as “Pass/ emphasis upon recording at the crime scene, Fail.” Laboratory fee and proof of profes- DEH 2702 collection and preservation of evidence, and sional liability insurance required. 112.5 the examination of evidence employing tech- Community Dental Health 2 cr. clinical hours. Additional campus/laboratory Prerequisites: DEH 2005, DEH 2802L and niques available to the criminal investigator hours may be required. DES 1100C. Corequisites: DEH 2810, DEH or crime technician. Advanced criminalistics 2804L, DES 2050 . This course is designed are discussed to the extent necessary to fa- DEH 2005 to provide knowledge of attitudes, skills, and miliarize the student with the capabilities and Dental Hygiene III 1.5 cr. behaviors necessary to promote dental health limitations of advanced police science labo- Prerequisites: DEH 1800, DEH 1800L, and prevent dental disease through organized ratory. 45 class hours DEH 2400 and DEH 2602. Corequisite: DEH 2802L and DES 1100C. This course community-based programs. Students will be will enable students to gain the knowledge responsible for assessing, planning, imple- Dental Hygiene and theory necessary to perform expanded menting, and evaluating procedures in duties. It introduces the use of pit and fis- community oral health programs. Students DEH 1001 sure sealants, treatment of dentinal will develop an understanding of the relation- Dental Hygiene I 4.5 cr. hypersensitivity, pulp vitality, orthodontic ship between the community’s overall health Prerequisite: Admission to the Dental Hy- debonding, amalgam polishing, partial and and resources and its effect on dental health. giene Program. Corequisites: DEH 1001L, denture care, and rubber dam placement. Proof of professional liability insurance re- DES 1020, DES 1020L, and DES 1200C. Nutritional needs in surgical and non-surgi- quired. 30 class hours This is a pre-clinical course designed to pro- cal conditions and patient counseling DEH 2702L vide the foundation for the clinical practice techniques and the effects of eating disor- Community Dental Health of dental hygiene. The role of the dental hy- ders on oral health are included. Proof of Clinical 1 cr. gienist, professional relationships, and professional liability insurance required. 22.5 Prerequisite: DEH 2005, DEH 2802L, DES communication skills are emphasized. The class hours 1100C. Corequisites: DEH 2605, DEH student is provided with the concept of prin- 2830 and DEH 2806L. This clinical provides ciples of asepsis, sterilization techniques, DEH 2400 COURSE the student with the opportunity to apply obtaining medical/dental histories, and pa- General and Oral Pathology 3 cr.

DESCRIPTIONS the principles of public and community den- thology of plaque and stain. Proof of Prerequisites: DEH 1001, DEH 1001L, DES 1020, DES 1020L, DES 1200C . tal health. Program implementation and professional liability insurance required. 67.5 evaluation will be included. Lab fee and proof class hours Corequisites: DEH 1800, DEH 1800L and DEH 2602. This course presents the prin- of professional liability insurance required. DEH 1001L ciples of general pathology in relationship to 45 clinical hours Dental Hygiene I Clinical 2 cr. the diseases of the teeth, soft tissues, and sup- DEH 2802L Prerequisite: Admission to the Dental Hy- porting structures of the oral cavity. Particular Dental Hygiene III Clinical 3.5 cr. giene Program. Corequisite: DEH 1001. emphasis is given to the pathological condi- Prerequisites: DEH 1800 and DEH 1800L. Instruction and supervised practice of instru- tions of the mouth, teeth, and their supporting Corequisite: DEH 2005. This course will mentation skills, oral examination, and other structures, and the relationship to systemic provide ongoing clinical experience in total clinical procedures performed on student disturbances. Proof of professional liability patient care. In addition to those in previ- partners and manikins will be emphasized. insurance required. 45 class hours ous clinical courses, the following techniques Student achievement in this course is graded will be introduced and incorporated into as “Pass/Fail.” Laboratory fee and profes- clinical practice: local anesthetics, pit and sional liability insurance fee are required. fissure sealants, periodontal dressings, recog- Purchase of a clinic instrument kit is re- nition and treatment of acute gingival 2004–2005 Course Descriptions 129 conditions, and techniques in dietary coun- to provide dental hygiene students with the for exposing, processing, and mounting ra- seling for the prevention of oral diseases. business and professional skills necessary to diographs. Laboratory experience in Proficiency in skills already acquired will be practice in an office and/or alternate prac- exposing, processing, mounting, and critiqu- emphasized. Student achievement in this tice setting. Emphasis will be placed on the ing diagnostically acceptable radiographs is course is graded as “Pass/Fail.” Lab fee and student’s ethical and legal roles as a dental provided. Lab fee and proof of professional proof of professional liability insurance re- hygienist and on the business aspects of the liability insurance required. 30 class hours quired. 157.5 clinical hours profession. In addition, preparation for the and 45 laboratory hours National Dental Hygiene Board Examina- DEH 2804L tion and test-taking skills will be covered. DES 2050 Dental Hygiene IV Clinical 4.5 cr. Proof of professional liability insurance re- Pharmacology 2 cr. Prerequisites: DEH 2005, DEH 2802L, and quired. 30 class hours. Prerequisites: DEH 2005 and DEH 2802L. DES 1100C. Corequisites: DEH 2702, Corequisites: DEH 2810 and DEH 2804L. DEH 2810 and DES 2050. This course pro- DES 1020 This course introduces the use of drugs and vides an ongoing and expanded clinical Oral Head and Neck Anatomy, anesthesia in dentistry. Drug classes, actions, experience including proficiency in oral pro- Histology and Embryology 5 cr. interactions, and adverse effects are discussed. phylaxis, radiographic techniques, expanded Prerequisite: Admission to the Dental Hy- The use of topical and local anesthesia is functions, root planing, dietary analysis, and giene Program. Corequisites: DES 1020L, addressed. A unit on medical mathematics pharmacologic agents. The care of patients DEH 1001, and DEH 1001L. This course is also included. Age-specific pharmacologic with special dental needs is addressed. Stu- is the study of gross anatomy, structure, and needs are discussed. Special emphasis is dent achievement in this course is graded morphology of the hard and soft tissues of placed on the applications of pharmacology according to the scale outlined in the Grad- the oral cavity and includes the study of the to dental hygiene practice. Legal aspects are ing section of the syllabus. Lab fee and proof skeletal, muscular, circulatory, nervous, and addressed also. Proof of professional liability of professional liability insurance required. glandular systems of the head and neck. It insurance required. 30 class hours 202.5 clinical and laboratory hours includes a study of the embryonic development of the face and oral cavity and the DEH 2806L process of tooth development. Included is a Drafting & Design Technology Dental Hygiene V Clinical 5.5 cr. study of the microscopic anatomy of teeth Prerequisites: DEH 2810 and DEH 2804L. and supporting structures. Special emphasis BCN 1001 Corequisite: DEH 2830. This course will is placed on the hard and soft structures as- Building Construction 3 cr. enable the student to incorporate all the tech- sociated with the oral cavity. Tooth This course is planned to acquaint the stu- niques and treatment modalities previously morphology is included. 75 class hours dent with the terminology, methods, learned. Emphasis will be placed on quality documentation, procedures, materials, se- improvement, speed, and professional deci- DES 1020L quences, operations, and types of sion-making in rendering dental hygiene Oral, Head, and Neck Anatomy construction. The course is intended as an services. Dental office management skills are Laboratory .5 cr. introductory course for Drafting and Design applied in the clinical setting. Lab fee and Prerequisite: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Technology majors. 45 class hours proof of professional liability insurance re- Program. Corequisite: DES 1020, DEH quired. 247.5 clinical and laboratory hours 1001, and DEH 1001L. This course provides ETC 1250 an opportunity to use anatomical models and Properties of Materials 3 cr. DEH 2810 teeth to apply didactic information in a labo- This is an introductory course involving clas- Dental Hygiene IV 2 cr. ratory setting and begin to apply knowledge sification, physical properties, application, Prerequisites: DEH 2005 and DEH 2802L. of anatomy to clinical dental hygiene. Lab fee and use of materials used in the construc- Corequisites: DEH 2702 and DEH 2804L. and proof of professional liability insurance tion industry. The materials covered include This course expands concepts from previous required. 22.5 laboratory hours stone, brick, concrete, wood, and other gen- dental hygiene courses in the development, eral building products. 45 class hours assessment, and evaluation of patient care. DES 1100C In addition, emphasis will be placed on the Dental Materials 1.5 cr. ETD 1100C DESCRIPTIONS identification, care, and management of pa- Prerequisites: DEH 1800, DEH 1800L, Technical Drawing I 4 cr. COURSE tients with special needs; concepts of pain DEH 2602, and DEH 2400. Corequisites: This is designed as an introductory course and pain control; administration techniques DEH 2005, and DEH 2802L. This course to manual drafting. The student uses draw- and precautions in the use of local anesthe- provides theoretical knowledge of the com- ing instruments, orthographic and pictorial sia; and ultrasonic instrumentation. position, preparation, and application of drawings, sketching, sections, dimensioning, Continuation of medical emergency manage- materials commonly used in dentistry. and auxiliary views as applied to manufac- ment and procedures is also incorporated in Hands-on experience with equipment and turing, building construction, civil discussions. Proof of professional liability materials is provided in the campus labora- engineering, and electronics. Lab fee re- insurance required. 30 class hours tory. Laboratory fee and proof of professional quired. 30 lecture hours and 60 lab hours liability insurance required. 15 lecture hours DEH 2830 and 22.5 laboratory hours ETD 1530 Dental Hygiene V 2 cr. Architectural Drafting 3 cr. Prerequisites: DEH 2810 and DEH 2804L. DES 1200C Prerequisite: BCN 1001, ETD 1100C, and Corequisites: DEH 2806L and DEH 2702L. Dental Radiography 3 cr. ETD 2320C, or consent of instructor. This This course is designed to provide knowl- Prerequisite: Admission to the Dental Hy- course prepares the student to both read and edge of the professional ethics and legal giene Program. Corequisites: DEH 1001 and prepare construction drawings using com- responsibilities, professional organizations, DEH 1001L. This course provides the fun- puter aided drafting software. The student state and dental practice acts, and continu- damental knowledge of the nature, physical works with plans, elevations, sections, and ing education regulations and requirements. behavior, biological effects, methods of con- details as applied to wood, masonry, and con- Dental office management will be introduced trol, safety precautions, and the techniques crete structures in accordance to building code requirements. Lab fee required. 45 class hours www.phcc.edu Course Descriptions 130 ETD 2200C with the working and shaping of metals, THE 2010 Technical Drawing II 4 cr. wood, plastics, ceramics, and composites. Survey of Drama: Ancient Greece Prerequisite: ETD 1100C. This course pro- Lab fee required. 45 class hours to the Early Renaissance 3 cr. vides the student practice in drafting complex This course is an historical survey of West- geometric constructions and an introduction ETD 2540 ern Drama from the Golden Age of Greece to the practical application of drafting tech- Engineering Drafting 3 cr. to the High Renaissance in England. Stu- niques in industrial, architectural, and Prerequisite: BCN 1001 and ETD 2320C. dents read well-known plays of each period. engineering contexts. The student will learn This course covers the fundamentals of en- Through group readings and discussions of to develop three dimensional drawings us- gineering drafting. Students will gain the plays, oral interpretation, and writing, ing paraline and perspective techniques for experience in completing drawings typical in students explore theme, plot, character, and production and presentation purposes. Lab the fields of civil, mechanical, structural and other dramatic entities. Field trips to area fee required. 30 lecture hours and 60 lab electrical engineering using both mechani- theaters may be scheduled. This course in- hours cal drawing and CAD techniques. Students cludes a 4,000-word writing requirement to will be introduced to the basic design proce- satisfy the Gordon Rule. A grade of “C” or ETD 2218 dures required in the engineering professions. higher must be attained. 45 class hours Introduction to Geometric These procedures include drainage calcula- Dimensioning & Tolerancing 3 cr. tions; estimates of cut and fill; heating and THE 2011 Prerequisite: ETD 1100C and ETD 2320C. cooling calculations; Florida energy code Survey of Drama: This is an introductory course in geometric calculations; bending, shear and deflection High Renaissance to Present 3 cr. dimensioning and tolerancing using the geo- of beams; bending and compression in col- This course is an historical survey of West- metric method nationally accepted according umns; foundation design; electrical load ern Drama from the High Renaissance in to ANSI/ASME Y 14.5M. Topics include calculations; pipe sizing, and plumbing riser England to the Modern Period in America. symbols, datum referencing, form diagrams. Lab fee required. 45 class hours Students read well-known plays of each pe- tolerancng, orientation and runout riod, including popular contemporary pieces. tolerancing, profile tolerancing, and posi- ETD 2941 Through group readings and discussions of tional tolerancing. 45 class hours Internship in Drafting and the plays, oral interpretation, and writing, Design 3 cr. students explore theme, plot, character, and ETD 2238 Prerequisite: ETD 2540C. The purpose of other dramatic entities. Field trips to area Mathematics for Drafting this course is to provide the student with 90 theaters may be scheduled. This course in- and CAD 3 cr. hours of an internship experience that will cludes a 4,000-word writing requirement to This course will provide the student prac- enhance and reinforce the classroom and lab satisfy the Gordon Rule. A grade of “C” or tice in and reinforcement of mathematical training received. Students may be placed in higher must be attained. 45 class hours skills specific to the field of technical draft- an architectural or manufacturing setting. 45 ing. Topics will include a review of the class hours THE 2020 concepts of whole numbers, fractions, deci- Introduction to Theatre 3 cr. mal fractions, and percentages. Topics ETI 1411 This course is an introductory theatre course specific to technical drafting will include lin- Introduction to Manufacturing 3 cr. that encompasses theatre history, theatre as ear, area, angular, and volume measurements; This course is designed for students with little a form of art, and script analysis. It also deals ratios and proportions; applicable algebraic or no knowledge of manufacturing processes. with the various and separate aspects that and trigonometric equations; lines, shapes, This course will cover topics related to cur- come together to form a theatrical produc- and geometric construction. 45 class hours rent manufacturing processes of metals, tion. The student may be required to attend polymers, ceramics, and composites. Stu- theatrical productions. This course includes ETD 2320C dents will gain an understanding of the value a 4,000-word writing requirement to satisfy Computer Aided Drafting I 4 cr. added to material by changing its form and the Gordon Rule. A grade of “C” or higher Prerequisite: ETD 1100C. This course is the methods used to achieve the form. 48 must be attained. 45 class hours intended as an introductory course using class hours. AutoCAD software. Students should come THE 2925A to this course with a good understanding of Play Production I 3 cr. drafting principles and practices. Lab fee re- Drama and Theatre Corequisite: TPP 1111. This course is de- quired. 30 lecture hours and 60 lab hours signed to give the students the experience of

COURSE working on a production from the pre-pro- DESCRIPTIONS ETD 2350C Drama and Theatre students are advised that course selections in the area of perform- duction planning stage through to the final Computer Aided Drafting II 4 cr. performance and strike (the dismantling of Prerequisite: ETD 2320C. This course pro- ing arts are not automatically transferable; they will, therefore, need to consult the re- sets and clean-up after the production). Stu- vides a study of the use of blocks, attributes, dents will be involved in all aspects of customizing of AutoCAD, the generation of ceiving institution to determine the transferability of performing arts credits. production in both the performance and 3-D drawings and models, as well as other technical areas as well as in the areas of box selected advanced techniques. Lab fee re- ORI 1000 office and house management. In addition quired. 30 lecture hours and 60 lab hours Performance of Literature 3 cr. to working on an actual production, students ETD 2381 This course focuses on developing a better will be required to attend class lectures and Computer Aided Drafting for understanding of literature through perfor- turn in written assignments. Students may Manufacturing 3 cr. mance. Performance allows students to also be asked to attend productions of plays Prerequisite: ETD 2350C and ETI 1411. engage actively with a variety of literary off campus. Lab fee required. 30 lecture This course provides a comprehensive sur- forms. This course will combine lecture, dis- hours and 30 laboratory hours vey of computer applications to cussion, and performance exercises in manufacturing processes. Through a series addition to individual and group perfor- of exercise, the student will become familiar mance. 45 class hours 2004–2005 Course Descriptions 131 THE 2925B EDG 1310 emergency rooms and on Emergency Medi- Play Production II 3 cr. Classroom Management 3 cr. cal Services Rescue Units. Prior to Prerequisite: THE 2925A. This course is a The study of classroom management prin- participating in the clinical experiences, stu- continuation of THE 2925A Play Produc- ciples and applications, including individual dents must be Basic Life Support Certified, tion I. Lab fee required. 30 lecture hours and behavior management and group dynamics must meet the age requirements of local EMS 30 laboratory hours techniques. 45 class hours agencies, and must submit the health record as required by the program. Student perfor- TPP 1110 EDG 2701 mance in this course is graded as “Pass/Fail.” Beginning Acting 3 cr. Teaching Diverse Populations with Proof of professional liability insurance fee This course focuses primarily on developing Field Experience 3 cr. required. 48 clinical hours the individual’s awareness of the body and Prerequisite: REA 0002 or appropriate place- voice as instruments with which the actor ment test score. An introduction to the value EMS 2620C conveys feelings, attitudes, thoughts, and of diversity in American society and the Paramedics I 11.5 cr. ideas. This will be accomplished by means manifestations of diversity in the educational Prerequisite: Admission to the Paramedics of physical and vocal exercises, drills, games, system. The course focuses on providing pro- Certificate Program. Corequisite: EMS and improvisations. Students may be respective teachers with knowledge about 2621. This course presents advanced theory quired to attend several performances off students in American schools who are from and lab experience in the pharmacology, air- campus. 30 lecture hours and 30 laboratory different ethnic, racial, cultural, and/or lin- way/breathing, circulation/cardiovascular hours guistic backgrounds or who represent other and communicable disease modules pre- categories of diversity and the elimination scribed by the 1998 National Standard TPP 1111 of barriers to cultural understanding. Field Curriculum. The American Heart Associa- Intermediate Acting 3 cr. experience: 15 hours of observation required tion Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Prerequisite: TPP 1110 or consent of instruc- in appropriately diverse settings. 45 class is included and must be successfully com- tor. This course is a continuation of TPP hours pleted to continue. Lab fee and proof of 1110 Beginning Acting with special empha- professional liability insurance required. 128 sis on the various processes of developing EME 2040 lecture class and 112 lab hours. Additional characterization. The course will stress tech- Introduction to Educational laboratory hours maybe required. niques of textual and script analysis as it is Technology 3 cr. related to characterization and performance. Prerequisites: REA 0002 or appropriate EMS 2621 Students will be required to read plays as well placement test score and ENC 1101 (com- Paramedics Clinical I 2.5 cr. as work on monologues and scene study. Stu- pleted with a grade of “C” or higher). The Prerequisites: Admission to Paramedic Cer- dents may be required to attend several purpose of this course is to introduce the stu- tificate Program. Corequisite: EMS 2620C. performances off campus. 30 lecture hours dent to appropriate applications of Supervised clinical experiences are provided and 30 laboratory hours technology to the educational setting. Top- in phlebotomy, intravenous therapy, respi- ics include hardware, productivity tools, ratory therapy, dialysis, operating room, TPP 2700 graphics applications, presentation, and home health care, with the Medical Voice Preparation for the Actor 3 cr. multimedia software and electronic commu- Examiner’s office and the program’s Medical Prerequisite: TPP 1110 or consent of the nication. 45 class hours Director. Student achievement is graded as instructor. This course is designed to liber- “Pass/Fail”. This course includes computer ate the natural voice rather than to develop competencies. 80 clinical hours. Proof of a vocal technique. A clear view of the voice Emergency Medical Services professional liability insurance required. in the general context of human communication will be presented and the students will EMS 1119C EMS 2622C perform a series of exercises to free, develop, Emergency Medical Paramedics II 9 cr. and strengthen the voice, first as a human Technology 6.5 cr. Prerequisites: EMS 2620C and EMS 2621. instrument and then as the human actor’s Prerequisite: HSC 2531 Corequisite: EMS Corequisite: EMS 2623. This course contin- instrument. An emphasis is placed on the 1431. This course offers an introduction to ues advanced theory and lab experience in DESCRIPTIONS removal of the physical as well as the emo- the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required the respiratory emergencies, gynecology/ob- COURSE tional blocks that inhibit the human in emergency medical care situations. Theory stetrics, neonate/pediatrics, toxicology, instrument. 30 lecture hours and 30 labora- and skills are taught in conjunction with the endocrinology, gastrointestinal and geni- tory hours Department of Transportation/Emergency tourinary and geriatric modules prescribed Medical Technician course guidelines. Emer- by the 1998 National Standard Curriculum. gency procedures for life-threatening The National Association of EMT’s Education problems are taught, practiced, and super- Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) vised in the simulated clinical laboratory Certification Course is included. Lab fee and EDF 1005 setting. Comprehensive written and skills proof of professional liability insurance re- Introduction to Education with examinations must be successfully completed quired. 96 class hours and 96 lab hours. Field Experience 3 cr. at the end of the course. Lab fee and proof Additional laboratory hours may be required. Prerequisite: REA 0002 or appropriate place- of professional liability insurance required. EMS 2623 ment score. This course is a survey of the 56 class hours and 96 lab hours historical, sociological, and philosophical Paramedics Clinical II 6 cr. foundations of education and an orientation EMS 1431 Prerequisite: EMS 2621. Corequisite: EMS to professional education which includes the Emergency Medical Technology 2622C. Term I clinical assignments are re- Code of Ethics of the teaching profession. Clinical 1.5 cr. peated and broadened to include Advanced Field experience: 15 hours of observation are Prerequisite: Current CPR certification. Life Support rescue units, hospital critical required in a classroom setting. 45 class hours Corequisite: EMS 1119C. This course pro- care units, labor and delivery, pediatrics and vides clinical experiences in hospital extrication. Student achievement is graded www.phcc.edu Course Descriptions 132 as “Pass/Fail.” This course includes computer words. A grade of “C” or higher must be at- reinforces the student’s facility with sentence competencies. Proof of professional liability tained. 45 class hours structure, diction, and mechanics. Students insurance required. 192 clinical hours must show competency in utilizing research AML 2020 skills and documenting printed and elec- EMS 2624C American Literature: tronic sources through composing a Paramedics III 5.5 cr. The Late 19th Century documented paper or a short research assign- Prerequisites: EMS 2622C and EMS 2623. Through the Modern Era 3 cr. ment. Selected writing samples are examined Corequisite: EMS 2625. This course contin- Prerequisite: ENC 1101 (completed with a as models of form and as sources of ideas for ues advanced theory and lab experiences in grade of “C” or higher). This course provides the student’s own writing. Conferences pro- the communication/documentation, a survey of the major movements and repre- vide individual instruction. Students will be medico-legal, behavioral, ambulance opera- sentative authors in American Literature required to use a computer to compose es- th tions, rescue awareness, roles, responsibilities from the late 19 century through the mod- says in this class. This course requires written and ethics modules prescribed by the 1998 ern era, including the study of such authors compositions totaling at least 4,000 words. National Standard Curriculum. Final com- as Dickinson, Mark Twain, Crane, Frost, A grade of “C” or higher must be attained. prehensive written and practical Fitzgerald, Hemingway, and Faulkner. This 45 class hours examinations must be successfully completed course requires written compositions total- at the end of the course. Lab fee and proof ing at least 4,000 words. A grade of “C” or ENC 1102 of professional liability insurance required. higher must be attained. 45 class hours English Composition II 3 cr. 52 class and 72 lab hours. Additional lab Prerequisite: ENC 1101 (completed with a CRW 2000 hours may be required grade of “C” or higher). Students will be- Creative Writing I 3 cr. come familiar with the principles and EMS 2625 Students have the opportunity to experiment practices of research and will demonstrate Paramedic Internship 7.5 cr. with various forms of writing, such as the proficiency in following prescribed methods Prerequisites: ACLS Certification and EMS short story, poetry, essays, and magazine ar- of library research and MLA documentation 2623. Corequisite: EMS 2624C. Supervised ticles. Discussion of the student’s work and in the research paper. The student will also practice on Advanced Life Support rescue units analysis of contemporary fiction are in- gain through literature an appreciation of the is provided with a required minimum of 20 cluded. 45 class hours interrelatedness of culture and art. Through ALS contacts. Paramedic preceptors, faculty exposure to at least two of the four genres and the Medical Director participate in super- CRW 2002 (novel, poetry, drama, short story), students vision of the student. This course includes Creative Writing II 3 cr. will be able to articulate their critiques and computer competencies. Student performance Prerequisite: CRW 2000. Students will fo- analyses of the literature. This course requires is graded as “Pass/Fail.” Additional hours may cus on the genre(s) of their choice (short written compositions totaling at least 4,000 be required to satisfy minimum ALS contacts. story, poetry, novel). Student writings will words. A grade of “C” or higher must be at- 240 clinical hours. Proof of professional liabil- be critiqued by the instructor and by fellow tained. 45 class hours ity insurance required. students. Marketing techniques will be emphasized. 45 class hours ENC 1121H HSC 2531 English Composition I - Honors3 cr. Medical Terminology 3 cr. CRW 2005 Prerequisite: Appropriate placement test This course is directed toward the learning Creative Writing III 3 cr. scores or ENC 0010 and REA 0002 (com- of medical language including word struc- Prerequisite: CRW 2002. Students have the pleted with a grade of “C” or higher for each tures, prefixes, and suffixes. The learning of opportunity to develop further their writing course and a grade of “C” or higher on the the medical language is organized according projects begun in CRW 2002. For example, Exit Exams). Acceptance into PHCC’s Hon- to body systems, providing an overview of students may work toward the completion ors Program or permission of instructor. This the anatomy, physiology, and disease proof a novel, play, short story or poetry collec- course, designed for the academically gifted cesses of those systems to facilitate student tion. Student projects will be critiqued by student, provides intensive study in the criti- understanding of specific terminology. Body the instructor and by fellow students. Mar- cal analysis of texts and the development of systems addressed are the urinary, nervous, keting techniques will be emphasized. 45 written arguments. It emphasizes the appli- digestive, cardiovascular, respiratory, muscu- class hours cation of higher order thinking skills such as loskeletal, and reproductive. 45 class hours *ENC 0010 analysis, synthesis, and evaluation to exam-

COURSE Fundamentals of Writing 4 cr. ining texts on debatable issues of current and

DESCRIPTIONS See College Preparatory Courses. enduring interest. Students learn strategies English for evaluating the validity of arguments, sup- *ENC 0080 porting claims with evidence and logical AML 2010 Basic Grammar 4 cr. reasoning, documenting sources, and writ- American Literature: Exploration to See College Preparatory Courses. ing clear, graceful, cogent, persuasive essays. the Late 19th Century 3 cr. Students must show competency in utiliz- Prerequisite: ENC 1101 (completed with a ENC 1101 ing research skills and documenting printed grade of “C” or higher) or consent of instruc- English Composition I 3 cr. and electronic sources through composing a tor. This course provides a survey of culturally Prerequisite: Appropriate placement test documented paper or a short research assign- significant literary texts from the Explora- scores or ENC 0010 and REA 0002 (com- ment. Students will be required to read tion through the late 19th century. By pleted with a grade of “C” or higher for each supplementary materials, participate in rel- reading selections from an updated and ex- course and a grade of “C” or higher on the evant out-of-class learning experiences, and panded canon, including works by women Exit Exams). This course is designed to de- use a computer to compose essays. This and minorities, students gain awareness of velop effective written communication skills course requires written compositions total- the multicultural origins and development for academic and professional use. It includes ing at least 4,000 words. A grade of “C” or of American literature. This course requires practice in the selection, restriction, organi- higher must be earned. If used to fulfill the written compositions totaling at least 4,000 zation, and development of topics and 2004–2005 Course Descriptions 133 requirements of the Honors Program, a grade Defoe, Swift, and Goldsmith. The historical LIT 2380 Women in Literature 3 cr. of “B” or higher must be earned. Credit can- and cultural context of each work will be Prerequisite: ENC 1101 (Completed with a not be earned for both ENC 1101 and ENC examined as essential to the understanding grade of “C” or higher). This course will 1121H. 45 class hours and appreciation of the work. This course introduce students to writings by and about requires written compositions totaling 4,000 women in order to explore and define the ENC 1122H words. A grade of “C” or higher must be at- diverse attitudes, historical contributions, English Composition II - tained. 45 class hours ethical problems and human issues as they Honors 3 cr. emanate from women in both the American Prerequisite: Acceptance into PHCC’s Hon- ENL 2022 culture as well as other cultures. Students will ors Program or permission of instructor and British Literature: study readings in fiction, poetry, essays, and completion of ENC 1101 or ENC 1121H The Late 18th Century drama written by and about women. The with a grade of “B” or higher. This course through the Modern Era 3 cr. assigned works will both illustrate traditional provides an intensive course of study in com- Prerequisite: ENC 1101(completed with a images of women and reflect changes in these position and literary criticism for grade of “C” higher). This course consists of images brought about in recent years by the academically gifted students. It emphasizes the critical study of selected works of British women’s movement. This course includes a extensive library research and the expanded literature from the late 18th century through 4,000 word writing requirement to satisfy the use of primary resources in the preparation the modern era, including such authors as Gordon rule. A grade of “C” or higher must of formal written assignments. Supplemen- Byron, Wordsworth, Austen, Dickens, be attained. 45 class hours tary readings and individual faculty Conrad, Lawrence, Larkin, and Gordimer. conferences are required. This course requires The historical and cultural context of each OST 2335 compositions totaling at least 4,000 words. work will be examined as essential to the Business Communications 3 cr. A grade of “C” or higher must be earned. If understanding and appreciation of the work. See Business-Office Systems Technology used to fulfill the requirements of the Hon- This course requires written compositions Courses. ors Program, a grade of “B” or higher must totaling at least 4,000 words. A grade of “C” be earned. Credit cannot be earned for both or higher must be attained. 45 class hours *REA 0001 ENC 1102 and ENC 1122H. 45 class hours Basic Reading 4 cr. JOU 2100 See College Preparatory Courses. ENC 2151 Journalistic Writing Technical Writing 3 cr. and Reporting 3 cr. *REA 0002 Prerequisite: ENC 1101 (completed with a Prerequisite: ENC 1101 (completed with a Fundamentals of Reading 4 cr. grade of “C” or higher). This course prepares grade of “C” or higher). An introduction to See College Preparatory Courses. students to write effectively for careers in the the profession of journalism and to the REA 1105 technological community. Students will write theory and practice of writing news. Students College Reading Techniques 3 cr. memoranda, resumes, proposals, feasibility, are given practical experience in gathering See Reading Courses. and progress reports. The course is directly news and writing and copyreading both news applicable to the student in business admin- and feature stories. 45 class hours istration, health, hospitality, law enforcement, Environmental Science and many other business and technical fields. LIT 2110 World Literature: The Ancient Assignments are related to the individual in- BSC 1050 terest of the student. 45 class hours World through the Renaissance 3 cr. Prerequisite: ENC 1101 (completed with a Introduction to Environmental ENG 2103 grade of “C” or higher). This course is de- Science 3 cr. World Cinema 3 cr. signed to study the major poetry, fiction, See Biological Science Courses. Prerequisite: ENC 1101(completed with a drama, and essays of world literature from BSC 1050H grade of “C” or higher.)This course intro- the Ancients through the Renaissance. Em- Introduction to Environmental duces students to films of renowned directors phasized are the intellectual and moral issues Science -Honors 3 cr.

DESCRIPTIONS from around the world, such as Godard in literature that unite humankind despite See Biological Science Courses. (France), Oshuma (Japan), Yimou (China), diversity in time, place, and language. This COURSE deSica (Italy), Imamura (Japan). Some com- course requires written compositions total- GLY 2151 parative studies will be made to American ing at least 4,000 words. A grade of “C” or Geology and Environment filmmakers, including Van Sant, Mamet, higher must be attained. 45 class hours of Florida 3 cr. Scorcese, and Solondz. Emphasis will be on A course designed to investigate the geologic cultural diversity through moral, spiritual, LIT 2120 history and development of rocks, structures, philosophical, & intellectual themes. This World Literature: The Renaissance physiography, and mineral resources of course requires written compositions total- through the Modern Era 3 cr. Florida. 45 class hours ing at least 4,000 words. A grade of “C” or Prerequisite: ENC 1101 (completed with a higher must be attained. 45 class hours grade of “C” or higher). This course is designed to study the major poetry, fiction, Fire Science Technology ENL 2012 drama, and essays of world literature from British Literature: The Middle Ages the Renaissance through the modern era. FFP 1120 through the Late 18th Century 3 cr. Emphasized are the intellectual and moral Fire Service Prerequisite: ENC 1101 (completed with a issues in literature that unite humankind Building Construction 3 cr. grade of “C” or higher). This course consists despite diversity in time, place, and language. This course will cover various types of build- of the critical study of selected works of Brit- This course requires written compositions ing construction and renovation practices, ish Literature from the Middle Ages through totaling at least 4,000 words. A grade of “C” along with their relationship to fire and fire the late 18th century, including such authors or higher must be attained. 45 class hours fighting. Topics include identifying hazards as Chaucer, Donne, Johnson, Milton, Pepys, from assault by fire and gravity, how build- www.phcc.edu Course Descriptions 134 ing construction can influence fire spread, methods in which the Fire Officer may evalu- Geography fire confinement or structural collapse, and ate the effectiveness of his/her proposed plan many other life safety issues. Emphasis will of protection, thereby providing an atmo- GEA 2000 be placed on methods of evaluating the po- sphere to handle and adapt to any required World Regional Geography 3 cr. tential dangers to the fire fighting forces as a changes in the tactical approach. 48 class hours A regional study of the relationships between result of the type of construction or meth- humans and their natural environment, with ods of renovation. 48 class hours FFP 1811 Fire Fighting Tactics particular emphasis on the economic devel- FFP 1505 and Strategy II 3 cr. opment of the countries of the world. Topics to be explored include population character- Fire Prevention and Practices 3 cr. Prerequisite: FFP 1810 This course will cover This course will cover the various aspects of advanced tactics and strategy to be used at a istics, natural resources, culture, and history prevention and inspection as they relate to major or unusually difficult fire scene. The as they relate to the economic state of the fire science and the fire inspector. The pur- principles to be utilized on the fire ground nations of the world today. This course in- pose and scope of the fire inspector will be for maximum manpower and equipment use cludes a 4,000-word writing requirement to outlined and discussed along with the fire will be studied, along with fire ground ad- satisfy the Gordon Rule. A grade of “C” or prevention bureau, inspecting agencies, fire ministration for all types of fire and higher must be attained. 45 class hours hazards, inspection techniques, and special emergency situations. Emphasis will be GEA 2200 purpose inspections. 48 class hours placed on developing skills required during Geography of North America 3 cr. crisis situations. 48 class hours FFP 1540 A regional study of the physical and natural Private Fire Protection environment of North America, with particular emphasis on human activities from Systems I 3 cr. French This course will explore the various privately- an ecological perspective. This course in- owned devices and equipment installed in cludes a 4,000-word writing requirement to FRE 1120 Beginning French I 4 cr. satisfy the Gordon Rule. A grade of “C” or buildings or on property to deal with the The purpose of this course is to introduce higher must be attained. 45 class hours outbreak of fire before the arrival of the fire students to the four skills (listening, speak- department. The course will outline and dis- ing, reading, and writing) of the target cuss sprinkler systems, standpipe systems, language and to encourage students to ap- and special agent fixed extinguishing systems, preciate the cultural contributions of the German along with fire detection and alarm systems. countries in which the language is spoken. 48 class hours GER 1120 60 class hours Beginning German I 4 cr. FFP 1720 FRE 1121 This course will introduce beginning stu- Company Officer 3 cr. Beginning French II 4 cr. dents in German to the four communication Designed to assist fire officers in solving the Prerequisite: FRE 1120 or consent of instruc- skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writ- varied problems and situations they will be tor. The purpose of this course is to reinforce ing); emphasize the correct usage of required to manage effectively in today’s ever- the basic skills previously acquired. This grammar; develop skills using basic vocabu- changing fire service. The curriculum includes course develops increased listening, speak- lary; and sensitize students to the cultural a review of fire department organization and ing, reading, and writing skills, as well as contributions of the countries in which Ger- administration, management theory, leader- grammar knowledge and cultural awareness. man is spoken. 60 class hours ship, communication, motivation, and small 60 class hours group dynamics. 48 class hours GER 1121 FRE 2200 Beginning German II 4 cr. FFP 1740 Intermediate French I 4 cr. Prerequisite: GER 1120 or consent of instruc- Fire Service Course Delivery 3 cr. Prerequisites: FRE 1121, two years of high tor. This course will reinforce, expand, and This course will cover the modern methods school French, or the equivalent. This course review the basic German skills previously ac- and techniques of fire science instruction. will provide an advanced level of communi- quired; develop increased listening, speaking, Various methods of teaching will be discussed cation skills for students who have reading, and writing skills; extend knowledge and demonstrated with emphasis on objec- successfully completed FRE 1121 or its of grammar; and increase cultural awareness. tive writing, lesson planning, evaluation equivalent. Reading, writing, speaking, and Content will include more advanced language

COURSE techniques, use of instructional aids, and oral listening skills on an advanced level will be structures and idiomatic expressions, with a DESCRIPTIONS communications. In addition, this course will stressed. 60 class hours particular emphasis on vocabulary and con- identify different avenues available to the versational skills. 60 class hours instructor in dealing with the difficult stu- FRE 2201 dent and students with learning disabilities. Intermediate French II 4 cr. GER 2200 48 class hours Prerequisite: FRE 2200. A further develop- Intermediate German I 4 cr. ment of communication skills with Prerequisite: GER 1121, two years of high FFP 1810 continued emphasis on oral communication school German, or the equivalent. The con- Fire Fighting Tactics and through speaking and listening exercises. tent should include, but not be limited to, Strategy I 3 cr. Reading in contemporary French prose, in- more advanced language structures and idi- This course is designed to cover the basic cluding authors from Andre Gide to Alain omatic expressions, with emphasis on factors involved in resolving various types of Robbe-Grillet will be included. 60 class hours conversational skills. There should be addi- fire-related emergencies. Emphasis will be tional growth in vocabulary for practical placed on adequate “size up” procedures by purposes, including writing. Reading selec- the company officer and appropriate resource tions should be varied. 60 class hours requests. It will further emphasize the nature of an emergency situation, and different

2004–2005 Course Descriptions 135 GER 2201 satisfy the Gordon Rule. A grade of “C” or historical group until the emergence of mod- Intermediate German II 4 cr. higher must be attained. 45 class hours ern Europe in the commercial revolution of Prerequisite: GER 2200. This course will re- the Sixteenth Century. The emphases are inforce, expand, and review the intermediate AMH 2020 upon the social, economic, and cultural German skills previously acquired. The con- History of the United States II 3 cr. trends of each period. This course includes a tent should include, but not be limited to, The study of United States history from 1865 4,000-word writing requirement to satisfy more advanced conversational language struc- to the present. This study includes the Re- the Gordon Rule. A grade of “C” or higher tures and idiomatic expressions, with emphasis construction, growth of big business, the must be attained. 45 class hours on conversational skills. There should be ad- agrarian revolt, Latin American affairs, the ditional growth in vocabulary for practical Progressive Movement, the First World War, EUH 1001 purposes, including writing. Reading selec- and political, economic and world affairs Western Civilization II 3 cr. tions should be varied. 60 class hours since World War II. This course includes a The evolution of modern western civiliza- 4,000-word writing requirement to satisfy tion since the commercial revolution of the the Gordon Rule. A grade of “C” or higher Sixteenth Century. This course covers the Health must be attained. 45 class hours period of colonization, the Industrial Revo- (See Physical Education Courses) lution, and the emergence of modern AMH 2070 national states extending to the present. The HSC 1101 History of Florida 3 cr. emphases are upon the social, economic, and Perspectives of Health This course begins with the influence of ge- cultural developments. This course includes and Wellness 3 cr. ography on early Native American cultures a 4,000-word writing requirement to satisfy of the region. The economic, social, and See Physical Education Courses. the Gordon Rule. A grade of “C” or higher political background of Florida is developed must be attained. 45 class hours HSC 2531 chronologically, from discovery settlements Medical Terminology 3 cr. and colonization to United States acquisition HIS 2090H See Emergency Medical Services Courses. and the Territorial Experience concluding Introduction to Historic with statehood. This course includes a 4,000- Preservation - Honors 3 cr. HUN 2201 word writing requirement to satisfy the Prerequisites: AMH 2010. This course is Science of Human Nutrition 3 cr. Gordon Rule. A grade of “C” or higher must designed to provide honor students with an Recommended Prerequisite: BSC 1020 or be attained. 45 class hours understanding of the historic preservation BSC 1085. This course presents the scientific movement in order to broaden their histori- principles of nutrition throughout the life AMH 2090 cal awareness of the built environment and cycle. The source of the nutrients, their nor- History of Women in the U.S. 3 cr. provide a practical application of their his- mal and therapeutic roles and daily This course introduces students to the historical knowledge. The course provides an requirements will be addressed. Related pro- tory and contributions of women in United understanding of America’s built environment cesses such as digestion, transport, absorption, States history. The course will focus on the from colonial times to the present, architec- metabolism and storage are included. The re- history of women’s work, family, and politi- tural styles, and the role of urban design lationship between nutrition and human cal lives in the development of the United programs. Additionally, the course focuses on disease is emphasized. 45 class hours States from colonial times to the present. the history, processes, and legal basis of the Readings will address the significance and historic preservation movement. The course contributions of native, European, African, includes a 4,000 word writing requirement History Mexican, and Asian American women. Their to satisfy the Gordon Rule. 45 class hours experiences will be examined in the context AMH 1046H of social, economic, and political changes Introduction to The American that occurred within the United States from Honors Presidency, Honors 3 cr. colonial times to present. This course in- Prerequisite: AMH 2010 or POS 2041. This cludes a 4,000 word writing requirement to AMH 1046H

DESCRIPTIONS course is designed to provide a historical ex- satisfy the Gordon rule. A grade of “C” or Introduction to amination of the constitutional higher must be attained. 45 class hours The American Presidency - COURSE responsibilities, leadership styles, and growth Honors 3 cr. of the American presidency. The course will AMH 2091 BSC 1050H focus on the overlapping roles of the Presi- Black American History 3 cr. Introduction to Environmental dent as Chief of State, Commander-in-Chief, A survey of the social and cultural develop- Science - Honors 3 cr. Chief Legislator, Chief of Party and that of ment of Black Americans in the United See Biological Science Courses. popular leader. This course includes a 4,000- States. Consideration is given in this course word writing requirement to satisfy the to the African background, slavery, recon- struction, and Twentieth Century ENC 1121H Gordon Rule. A grade of “C” or higher must English Composition I - Honors3 cr. be obtained. 45 class hours developments to the present. This course includes a 4,000-word writing requirement ENC 1122H English Composition II AMH 2010 to satisfy the Gordon Rule. A grade of “C” - Honors 3 cr. History of the United States I 3 cr. or higher must be attained. 45 class hours See English Courses. The study of United States history to 1865 emphasizing the European background, the EUH 1000 HIS 2090H Revolution, the Articles of the Confedera- Western Civilization I 3 cr. Introduction to Historic tion, the Constitution, the problems of the The origins and development of western civi- Preservation - Honors 3 cr. new republic, sectionalism, Manifest Destiny, lization, beginning with the classical slavery, and the Civil War. This course in- civilizations of the ancient world and deal- cludes a 4,000-word writing requirement to ing with the contributions of each major www.phcc.edu Course Descriptions 136 HUM 1020H Horticulture phasized includes causes of abuse, nature of Introduction to Humanities - dependency, pharmacology, and effects of Honors 3 cr. ORH 1010 abuse on the individual, family, and community. Techniques of detection and HUM 2211H Introduction to Horticulture 3 cr. Students in this course will study the prin- intervention are presented and practiced in Humanities: The Ancient World to the classroom. Treatment modalities are dis- the Middle Ages - Honors 3 cr. ciples of horticulture. Topics include plant, flower, and tree identification and propaga- cussed. 45 class hours HUM 2230H tion. Students will also study procedures for HUS 2525 Humanities: The Renaissance producing healthy lawns and indoor plants. Issues in Mental Health 3 cr. to the Modern Day - Honors 3 cr. This course is intended for students who are Prerequisite: HUS 1302 or PSY 1012 or con- planning to continue their education in the sent of instructor. This course offers an HUM 2700 Overseas Study agriculture field or for any other students overview of major mental disorders with in the Humanities 3 cr. who are interested in learning more about emphasis on their attendant behaviors. The See Humanities Courses. plants and lawns. 48 class hours course emphasizes appropriate interaction IDS 2290H between the health worker and the client as Introduction to Asian Arts well as effects of mental disorders on the fam- & Letters – Honors 3 cr. Human Services ily and community. Issues involving SLS 1261 GEY 2000 deinstitutionalization and case management Leadership Development Introduction to Gerontology 3 cr. are included. 45 class hours Studies 3 cr. This course offers an overview of the effects HUS 2530 See Interdisciplinary Courses. of aging and the aged on our society. It is The Disabled Experience 3 cr. designed for students with a personal or pro- MAC 2311 This course traces the history of the disabled fessional interest in acquiring broad-based experience in the United States through Calculus and Analytic knowledge and understanding of the aging Geometry I 5 cr. implementation of the Americans with Dis- process and the aged both as individuals and abilities Act (ADA) of 1992. The nature of MAC 2312 as a group. Topics include: physical and psy- various disabling conditions to include de- Calculus and Analytic chological aspects of aging; health and mental velopmental disorders, mental disorders, Geometry II 5 cr. health issues; institutionalization; retirement; sensory disabilities, motor disabilities, and finances; recreation and leisure; death, dy- MAC 2313 chronic, temporary, and progressive condi- ing, and bereavement; and personal tions are explored. The course emphasizes the Calculus and Analytic adaptations of aging. Practical information Geometry III 4 cr. obstacles faced by disabled persons and the on services available to the aged through so- steps that must be taken to increase oppor- STA 2023H cial agencies, government programs, and tunities for participation in all aspects of Introduction to Statistics – national organizations will be presented, society. 45 class hours Honors 3 cr. along with information regarding employ- See Mathematics Courses. ment possibilities in the field of gerontology. HUS 2940 45 class hours Human Services Practicum I 4 cr. PHI 1630 Prerequisites: HUS 1001 and HUS 1302 or Applied Ethics 3 cr. HUS 1001 consent of instructor. This is a practicum See Philosophy Courses. Introduction to Human course which requires a minimum of 128 Services 3 cr. hours. Students will be under supervision as PSY 1012H This course provides an overview of agency human service workers in community agen- Introduction to Psychology - resources, functions, methods, and activities cies in the field. Regular meetings are held Honors 3 cr. related to human services, theory, and meth- with the instructor. Student performance in See Psychology Courses. ods of intervention with individuals, groups, this course is graded as “Pass/Fail.” Profes- and the family. The course stresses the de- sional liability insurance is required. SOP 2002H velopment of individual skills and practices Social Psychology - in human services. 45 class hours HUS 2941 COURSE Honors 3 cr. Human Services Practicum II 4 cr. DESCRIPTIONS See Psychology Courses. HUS 1302 Prerequisites: HUS 2940 or consent of in- Basic Counseling Skills 3 cr. structor. This course is a continuation of SYG 2000H Prerequisite: HUS 1001, PSY 1012 or con- Introduction to Sociology - HUS 2940. This is a practicum course which sent of instructor. This course involves requires a minimum of 128 hours. Students Honors 3 cr. developing skills in oral communication, See Sociology Courses. will be under the supervision of human ser- active listening, and counseling. These skills vices workers in community agencies. SPC 2600H are presented in the context of the human Regular meetings are held with the instruc- Introduction to relations counseling model and other gen- tor. Student performance in this course is Public Speaking - Honors 3 cr. eral theories of counseling. 45 class hours graded as “Pass/Fail.” Professional liability See Speech Courses. HUS 2400 insurance is required. Substance Abuse Counseling 3 cr. Prerequisite: HUS 1302 or PSY 1012 or consent of instructor. This course is designed to prepare the human service worker to function in a variety of settings in which substance use/abuse is an issue. Content em- 2004–2005 Course Descriptions 137 Humanities HUM 2211 HUM 2700 Humanities: The Ancient World Overseas Study in the DAN 2100 to the Middle Ages 3 cr. Humanities 3 cr. Dance in Art and Education 3 cr. A study of the ideas and ideals which char- This course offers students a study/travel This course is designed to introduce students acterize the moral, intellectual, and aesthetic program centered around the countries and to dance as a multicultural art form that has activities of the early Western Civilization: cities of the tour. The course will provide lec- flourished from ancient to contemporary Ancient Greece and Rome, the formative tures and discussions in the humanities area times. Course content includes some dance period of the Judeo-Christian Tradition, and before, during, and after the tour, and field history, the role of dance in creating and re- the European Middle Ages. Emphasis is experiences in the humanities area during the flecting culture, the aesthetics of dance as a placed upon speculative and creative nature tour. The student will gain an understand- performing art, connections between dance as it is reflected in literature, art, music, phi- ing and appreciation of the ideas and ideals and health, and functional applications of losophy, religion, and drama. This course that shaped the cultural heritage of Western dance in education and therapy. Through requires written compositions totaling at least Civilization through on-site study of great selected readings, written assignments, li- 4,000 words. A grade of “C” or higher must works of art, architecture, music, drama, re- brary research, lecture, discussion, concert be attained. 45 class hours ligion, and philosophy. This credit applies attendance, and expressive movement, stu- toward electives for the Associate Degree. dents gain an appreciation of diverse types HUM 2211H This course does not satisfy the humanities of dance, such as ballet, modern, jazz, eth- Humanities: The Ancient World requirement for a degree. Special fee: regis- nic/folk, ballroom and social, street, and to the Middle Ages-Honors 3 cr. tration fees plus cost of trip. This course may Prerequisite: Acceptance into PHCC’s Hon- video styles. This course includes a 4,000 be taken as part of the Honors Program. If ors Program or permission of instructor. This word writing requirement to satisfy the Gor- used to fulfill the requirements of the Hon- course is an in-depth integrated examination don Rule. A grade “C” or higher must be ors Program, a grade of “B” or higher must of the ideals and ideas that characterize the attained. 45 class hours be earned. 45 hours of formal instruction intellectual and aesthetic activities of early HUM 1020 Western civilization from prehistory to the Introduction to Humanities 3 cr. European Middle Ages. Emphasis is placed Interdisciplinary This is an overview of the humanities with upon humanity’s speculative and creative emphasis on the traditional elements of the nature as reflected in its arts, literature, mu- IDS 2290H various humanistic disciplines. Included is sic, philosophy, religion, and drama. This Introduction to Asian Arts and the study of the development of human cre- course requires original nonfiction writing Letters - Honors 3 cr. ative expression from prehistoric times to the totaling at least 4,000 words. A grade of “C” Prerequisite: Acceptance into PHCC’s Hon- present. An emphasis is placed on the inter- or higher must be earned. If used to fulfill ors Program or permission of instructor and relationships of the arts and major artistic the requirements of the Honors Program, a ENC 1101 or ENC 1121H with a grade of movements. Topics may include music, grade of “B” higher must be earned. Credit “B” or higher. An introduction to the aes- painting, sculpture, architecture, religion, cannot be earned for both HUM 2211 and thetic, intellectual, cultural, and literary philosophy, dance, drama, poetry, film and HUM 2211H. 45 class hours traditions of three great Asian civilizations, development of major ideas and ideals. Stu- China, India, and Japan. This course will dents may be asked to participate in or attend HUM 2230 Humanities: The Renaissance examine Oriental ideas and ideals of human an event that expresses one or more of the nature, the universe, social and spiritual re- humanistic disciplines. This course includes to the Modern Day 3 cr. A study of Western Culture from the Renais- ality, and individual existence as reflected in a 4,000 word writing requirement to satisfy sance to the present. Emphasis is placed upon thought systems such as Buddhism and Tao- the Gordon Rule. A grade of “C” or higher speculative and creative nature as it is re- ism. Western images of contemporary Asian must be obtained. 45 class hours flected in literature, art, music, philosophy, culture represented in popular American and British literature will augment a critical HUM 1020H religion, and drama. This course requires analysis of translated selections from the lit- Introduction to Humanities - written compositions totaling at least 4,000 erature of each civilization. If used to fulfill DESCRIPTIONS Honors 3 cr. words. A grade of “C” or higher must be at- the requirements of the AA Degree, a grade COURSE Prerequisite: Acceptance into PHCC’s Hon- tained. 45 class hours of “C” or higher must be earned. If used to ors Program or permission of instructor. This fulfill the requirements of the Honors Pro- course will provide a general introduction to HUM 2230H gram, a grade of “B” or higher must be the humanities, what they are and why they Humanities: The Renaissance earned. 45 class hours are important. This course will examine vari- to the Modern Day - Honors 3 cr. This course is an in-depth examination of ous definitions of the arts and humanities as the ideals and ideas that characterize the in- IDS 2942 well as critical approaches to establish a foun- tellectual and aesthetic activities of early Service-Learning Practicum dation for critical response. The focus may Western civilization from the Renaissance to This course is a three-credit-hour field expe- include various art forms such as painting, the 20th century. Emphasis is placed upon rience of organized service designed to sculpture, architecture, literature, music, humanity’s speculative and creative nature as provide students with the opportunity to dance, theatre and film as well as religion and reflected in its arts, literature, music, philoso- actively participate in a community service philosophy. Students may be asked to par- phy, and drama. This course requires original placement organization (service-learning ticipate in or attend an event that expresses nonfiction writing totaling 4,000 words. A partner) and complete a series of reflective one or more of the humanistic disciplines. grade of “C” or higher must be earned. If and analytical exercises relevant to the ser- This course includes a 4,000 word writing used to fulfill the requirements of the Hon- vice-learning experience. Students will be requirement to satisfy the Gordon Rule. A ors Program, a grade of “B” or higher must encouraged to think critically about civic grade of “C” or higher must be obtained. 45 be earned. Credit cannot be earned for both engagement, become more knowledgeable class hours HUM 2230 and HUM 2230H. 45 class about the relevant content area through the hours context of their field experience, and make a www.phcc.edu Course Descriptions 138 valuable contribution to the community. Stu- experiences that deal with personal growth als, compiling documentary and demonstra- dents will be required to participate in a and group developmental activities that place tive evidence, and effective courtroom minimum of 90 contact hours of planned emphasis on the defining of individual goals assistance. 45 class hours instructional activities and at least four one- and interests. 45 class hours on-one reflection conferences with the PLA 1303 instructor. SLS 1261 Criminal Law for Legal Leadership Development Assistants 3 cr. ISS 2160 Studies 3 cr. An intensive study of the law of crimes, the Contemporary Ethnic Diversity This course has as its focus the development elements of various crimes, and defenses to Issues 3 cr. of leadership ability. The course provides a criminal prosecution. This course includes This course is designed to provide an exami- basic understanding of leadership and group basic criminal court practice and procedure nation of the meaning and significance of dynamics theory, assists students in develop- in state and federal courts, and basic prosecu- multiculturalism and ethnic diversity. Stu- ing personal philosophies of leadership, an tion and defensive strategies. 45 class hours dents will study different cultural and ethnic awareness of the moral and ethical responsi- groups and learn about issues involved in bilities of leadership, and an awareness of their PLA 1763 ethnicity and multiculturalism. Students will own abilities and styles of leadership. It pro- Law Office Management 2 cr. be exposed to concepts such as: culture, so- vides the opportunity to develop essential A study of the fundamental concepts of law leadership skills through study and observa- ciocultural theory, diversity consciousness, office management, including client record- tion of the application of those skills. This identity assimilation, pluralism, stereotypes, keeping and retrieval systems, timekeeping, course may be taken as part of the Honors billing and accounting practices, personnel prejudice, discrimination, conflict and diver- Program. If used to fulfill the requirements of sity skills. Students will also be exposed to management and business relationships, and the Honors Program, a grade of “B” or higher law office equipment, technology and super- historical, political, economic, sociological must be earned. 45 class hours and psychological components of vision. 30 class hours multiculturalism. This course includes a SLS 1501 PLA 2104 4,000-word writing requirement to satisfy College Survival Skills 3 cr. Legal Research and Writing I 3 cr. the Gordon Rule. A grade of “C” or higher This course is designed to help the student An intensive study of the fundamentals of must be attained. 45 class hours develop more effective and efficient study legal research and the sources and materials skills and attitudes necessary to be success- ISS 2263 used in legal research. This course introduces ful in college. Emphasis is placed on major the student to legal writing and the format Psychosocial Aspects of the study aids, lecture listening skills, note-tak- Holocaust 3 cr. for memoranda of law. Lab fee required. 45 ing, reading techniques, test-taking strategies, class hours This interdisciplinary course is designed to and report preparation. 45 class hours introduce the student in some depth to one PLA 2114 of the major events of the twentieth century SLS 2420 Legal Research and Writing II 3 cr. and to explore the social, psychological, ethi- Career Enhancement 1 cr. Prerequisite: PLA 2104 or consent of instruc- cal and moral, religious, cultural, artistic and See Business-Office Systems Technology tor. An advanced study of legal research and personal implications of the Nazi extermi- writing techniques, including proper citation nation of six million Jews and five million form and the presentation of logically sound other Europeans in the name of racial pu- Legal Assisting and convincing legal argument. The student rity. The course provides the opportunity to will prepare various types of legal memoranda explore the nature of good and evil as re- PLA 1003 and an appellate brief. 45 class hours flected in acts of prejudice, intolerance and Introduction to Law and Legal hatred as well as acceptance and celebration Ethics 3 cr. PLA 2273 of human diversity. The course will include An overview of the training, functions, and Tor ts 3 cr. fieldtrips. This course includes a 4,000 work career opportunities for legal assistants. This An intensive study of the law of intentional writing requirement to satisfy the Gordon course examines the roles of the lawyer and torts, negligence, and strict liability, including Rule. A grade of “C” or higher must be at- legal assistant in modern society, the ethical the elements of each and their related defenses. tained. 45 class hours standards applicable to the law profession, Principles of insurance will also be covered. The and surveys the various fields of law that will student will apply tort concepts to hypotheti- LIS 2004 COURSE be covered by the student in the program. cal factual scenarios. 45 class hours Introduction to Internet DESCRIPTIONS 45 class hours Research 1 cr. PLA 2401 The course focuses on information resources PLA 1201 Commercial Transactions 2 cr. available through the Internet. Internet Civil Procedure 3 cr. Pre or corequisite: PLA 2540 or consent of search tools and methods of access are ex- A study of the structure of state and federal instructor. A practical skills course where stu- plored, along with social, ethical and legal civil judicial systems, including the rules of dents review and prepare transactional issues. The student should have a full service procedure and practices applied to civil cases. documents associated with real estate and Internet account, including e-mail or have This course includes an examination and business transactions, and prepare basic tax access through a corporate or educational drafting of basic civil litigation documents. returns. 30 class hours institution. The student should have a basic Lab fee required. 45 class hours familiarity with a PC operating system, Web PLA 2465 browser, and e-mail. 16 class hours PLA 1263 Debtor, Creditor, and Evidence and Trial Practice 3 cr. Bankruptcy 3 cr. SLS 1211 Prerequisite: PLA 1201 or consent of instruc- A study of debtor and creditor rights and rem- Individual Discovery 3 cr. tor. A study of the law and rules of edies, and the law and procedure of federal This course assists students to learn more admissibility of evidence. The course includes bankruptcy. The student will examine and about themselves and their relationships with interviewing and investigative techniques, prepare basic bankruptcy forms. 45 class hours other people. This is accomplished through preparing and organizing courtroom materi- 2004–2005 Course Descriptions 139 PLA 2540 MAC 1147 and rationalizing substitutions; improper Real Property Law 3 cr. Precalculus integrals; applications of integration; intro- A study of the law of real property, includ- Algebra/Trigonometry 4 cr. duction to differential equations; Taylor’s ing types of ownership, future interests, Prerequisite: MAC 1105 (completed with a Formula; sequences and series; polar coordi- concurrent estates, and liens and encum- grade of “C” or higher), or appropriate place- nates; and parametric equations. If used to brances. The course includes an examination ment test score. Topics include review of meet the requirements of the AA Degree, a of real property transaction documents in- properties and graphs of functions, polyno- grade of “C” or higher must be obtained. This cluding leases, deeds, mortgages, and transfer mial and rational functions, sequences and course may be taken as part of the Honors and closing documents. 45 class hours series, conic sections, circular and trigono- Program. If used to fulfill the requirements of metric functions, trigonometric identities the Honors Program, a grade of “B” or higher PLA 2600 and equations, and solutions of triangles. If must be earned. 75 class hours Wills, Estates, and Trusts 3 cr. used to meet the requirements of the AA A survey of common forms of wills and Degree, a grade or higher must be obtained. MAC 2313 trusts, and a study of the law applicable to 60 class hours Calculus and Analytic wills, trusts, and the probate of estates. This Geometry III 4 cr. course includes examination of and drafting MAC 2233 Prerequisite: MAC 2312 (completed with a of basic wills and probate documents. 45 class Applied Calculus 4 cr. grade of “C” or higher). This course is de- hours Prerequisite: MAC 1105 (completed with a signed for students who plan to major in grade of “C” or higher). This course provides mathematics, computer science, engineering, PLA 2800 applications of calculus to business, econom- or natural sciences. Topics include: planer Domestic Relations 3 cr. ics and the social sciences. Topics include: curves, vectors and motion; vector geometry, A study of the law of dissolution of marriage, limits, rate of change, differentiation and dot products and cross products; curves in separation, custody, legitimacy, paternity, integration of algebraic, logarithmic and ex- space; quadratic surfaces; cylindrical and adoption, change of name, and guardianship. ponential functions with particular emphasis spherical coordinates; partial derivatives; tan- The student will examine and draft basic on applications. MAC 2233 is not designed gent planes; multiple integrals; and Green’s documents related to the topics covered. 45 for those students who plan to major in Theorem. If used to meet the requirements class hours mathematics, engineering or the natural sci- of the AA Degree, a grade of “C” or higher PLA 2940 ences. Credit is not given for both MAC must be obtained. This course may be taken Legal Assisting Seminar 2233 and MAC 2311. If used to meet the a part of the Honors Program. If used to ful- and Internship 3 cr. requirements of an AA Degree, a grade of fill the requirements of the Honors Program, Prerequisite: Recommendation of Coordina- “C” or higher must be obtained. 60 class a grade of “B” or higher must be earned. 60 tor. This is a coordinated internship course hours class hours that reinforces the educational and profes- MAC 2311 MAP 2302 sional growth of the student through parallel Calculus and Analytic Differential Equations 3 cr. involvement in classroom studies and field Geometry I 5cr. Prerequisite: MAC 2312 with a grade of “C” experience. The student, the instructor and Prerequisite: MAC 1147 (completed with a or higher. This course studies ordinary differ- the field supervisor will determine the ob- grade of “C” or higher). This course is de- ential equations of the first order, linear jectives for the course. The instructor and signed for students who plan to major in differential equations of the nth order, systems the field supervisor will evaluate the student mathematics, computer science, engineering, of linear differential equations, power series according to the course objectives and per- or natural sciences. Topics include: limits and solutions and Laplace Transforms. 45 hours formance will be graded as “Pass/Fail.” This continuity; rules of differentiation; deriva- course will include a minimum of 90 hours tives of algebraic and trigonometric *MAT 0012 of field experience together with at least three functions, applications of derivatives, Prealgebra 4 cr. conferences with the instructor. Newton’s method, the Fundamental Theo- See College Preparatory Courses. rem of Calculus, integration, and *MAT 0024 DESCRIPTIONS applications of integration. If used to meet Mathematics Elementary Algebra 4 cr. COURSE the requirements of the AA degree, a grade See College Preparatory Courses. of “C” or higher must be obtained. . This MAC 1105 course may be taken as part of the Honors MAT 1033 College Algebra 3 cr. Program. If used to fulfill the requirements Intermediate Algebra 4 cr. Prerequisite: MAT 1033 (completed with a of the Honors Program, a grade of “B” or Prerequisite: MAT 0024 (completed with a grade of “C” or higher), or appropriate place- higher must be earned. -75 class hours grade of “C” or higher), or appropriate placement test score. Topics include: polynomials, ment test score. This course is designed to rational expressions, radicals, exponents, lin- MAC 2312 prepare students for entry into MAC 1105. ear and quadratic equations and inequalities, Calculus and Analytic Topics include sets, linear and quadratic functions and their graphs, systems of equa- Geometry II 5 cr. equalities and inequalities, polynomials, ra- tions and inequalities, exponential and Prerequisite: MAC 2311 (completed with a tional expressions and equations, graphing logarithmic functions, matrices and determi- grade of “C” or higher). This course is de- first-degree equations and inequalities, expo- nants. If used to meet the requirements of signed for students who plan to major in nents and radical expressions. 60 class hours the AA Degree, a grade of “C” or higher must mathematics, computer science, engineering, be obtained. 45 class hours or natural sciences. Topics include: Integra- MGF 1106 tion of logarithmic, exponential, hyperbolic, Mathematics for Liberal Arts I 3 cr. inverse trigonometric, and inverse hyperbolic Prerequisite: MAT 1033 (completed with a functions; L’Hospital’s Rule; techniques of grade of “C” or higher), or appropriate place- integration such as integration by parts, ment test score. Topics include: set theory, trigonometric substitution, partial fractions, logic, probability, statistics, geometry and the www.phcc.edu Course Descriptions 140 history of mathematics. If used to meet the of the Honors Program, a grade of “B” or tinued emphasis on the techniques of apply- requirements of the AA degree, a grade of “C” higher must be obtained. 45 class hours ing sound leadership to all situations; the or higher must be obtained. 45 class hours Uniform Code of Military Justice as it re- lates to civil practice, with emphasis on those MGF 1107 Military Science aspects most likely to be encountered by Mathematics for Liberal Arts II 3 cr. newly-commissioned officers; fundamentals Prerequisite: MAT 1033 (completed wit h a MIS 1010 of both offensive and defensive tactics and grade of “C” or higher), or appropriate place- Introduction to Military the roles played in tactical operations by the ment test score. Topics include: mathematical Science 3 cr. various branches of the Army; and the models, graph theory, voting technique, leg- This course covers the history and organiza- present role of the United States in world islative apportionment and the history of tion of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps affairs. 48 class hours mathematics. If used to meet the require- (ROTC) and its mission in support of U.S. ments of the AA degree, a grade of “C” or national defense policies. Strong emphasis is higher must be obtained. 45 class hours placed on the relation of the U.S. defense Music MTG 2206 establishment to the federal government, and College Geometry 3 cr. extensive discussion of contemporary mili- Students are advised that course selections Prerequisite: MAT 1033 (completed with a tary/political issues is conducted. The course in the area of performing arts are not grade of “C” or higher) or appropriate place- also focuses on an understanding of indi- automatically transferable; students will, ment test score. A college geometry course vidual and group motivation and behavior, therefore, need to consult the receiving emphasizing Euclidean geometry and its re- human relations, and the role of the leader institution to determine the transferabil- lationship to logic, trigonometry, and in influencing subordinates. 48 class hours ity of performing arts credits. coordinate geometry. The problems, proofs MIS 1110 Students must supply their own musical constructions, and graphs involve line seg- War and Peace 3 cr. instruments. However, pianos are sup- ments, angles, triangles and polygons, parallel An historical survey course covering the pe- and perpendicular lines, slopes of lines, plied for instruction only and are NOT riod from the ancient to the modern world. available for practice. circles, and similarity. Trigonometry is pre- Primary attention will be focused on Ameri- sented in terms of right triangle relationships; can military history; however, Roman MUL 1110 logic is the basis for deductive reasoning in military strategy, warfare in the Middle Ages, Music Appreciation 3 cr. proofs of theorems; and lines and other geo- and the Napoleonic Wars will be included. A general survey of music and its compos- metric figures are graphed in the rectangular 48 class hours ers, with extensive listening in order to coordinate system. 45 class hours develop an intelligent understanding and MIS 1400 appreciation of the world’s great music. This QMB 1001 Fundamentals of Leadership 3 cr. Business Mathematics 3 cr. course is open to all students. This course An examination of the dual role of the mili- includes a 4,000-word writing requirement See Business Administration Courses. tary officer as a leader and a manager, to satisfy the Gordon Rule. A grade of “C” STA 2023 including an in-depth consideration of the or higher must be attained. 45 class hours Introduction to Statistics 3 cr. problems of military leadership in the mod- MUN 1310 Prerequisite: MAT 1033 (completed with a ern volunteer Army. Leadership seminars on College Chorus 1 cr. grade of “C” or higher), or satisfactory place- the problems of small-unit leaders give stu- This course will offer a wide variety of types ment test score. A study of fundamental dents an opportunity to demonstrate their and periods of choral literature. It is open to all statistical methods, including the basic con- understanding of leadership traits and prin- students of the college and the members of the cepts of probability, the basic statistical ciples. The importance of individual research community. No auditions are given. This group distributions, measures of central tendency and effective oral and written communica- will represent the college in school and com- and dispersion, sampling techniques, student tion are stressed. Students are given the munity functions. 30 laboratory hours distribution, and non-parametric statistics. opportunity to prepare and present classes If used to meet requirements of the AA De- on the role of officers in the various branches of the Army. 48 class hours MUN 1340 gree, a grade of “C” or higher must be Chamber Singers 1 cr. obtained. 45 class hours MIS 1405 This course is for experienced singers with COURSE Requirements of some musical training. Students will be ex- DESCRIPTIONS STA 2023H Military Leadership 3 cr. pected to study and perform assigned Introduction to Statistics - Prerequisites: MIS 1010 and MIS 1400. Ba- Honors 3 cr. literature from the 14th century to the present sic knowledge of the demands placed on with an emphasis on 16th and 17th century Prerequisite: Acceptance in the PHCC Hon- commissioned officers in the United States chamber works. An audition is required. This ors Program or permission of the instructor Army, including a review of the basic mili- course may be repeated for credit up to four and MAT 1033 (completed with a grade of tary skills essential to success at R.O.T.C. times with consent of instructor (MUN “C” or higher), or appropriate placement test Advanced Camp. 48 class hours 1340A, MUN 1340B, MUN 1340D, and score. A study of fundamental statistical MUN 1340E). 30 laboratory hours methods, including the basic concepts of MIS 1410 probability, the basic statistical distributions, Seminar in Leadership MUN 1450 measures of central tendency and dispersion, and Management 3 cr. Piano Ensemble 1 cr. sampling techniques, confidence intervals, A thorough consideration of the obligations Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. This hypothesis testing and non-parametric sta- and responsibilities of a commissioned of- course is designed to assist the pianist in tistics. If used to meet the requirements of ficer, to include: management of personal learning how to perform in ensemble with the AA Degree, a grade of “C” or higher must affairs and responsibility for the numerous other musicians. Repertoire will include pi- be obtained. If used to meet the requirements facets of management and administration ano duet and duo-piano works from the essential to mission accomplishments; con- 2004–2005 Course Descriptions 141 standard repertoire as well as piano accom- Applied Music I - Preparatory 1 cr. MVK 1011B Piano paniments for vocal and instrumental solos. Prerequisite: Audition and consent of in- MVK 1013B Organ Audition required. Special fee required. 30 structor prior to enrollment. Corequisite: MVP 1011B Percussion laboratory hours Voice students must enroll in Voice Reper- MVS 1011B Violin toire Class in the same semester as Applied MVS 1012B Viola MUT 1001 Music (Voice Repertoire Class MVV 1510A). MVS 1014B String Bass Fundamentals of Music 3 cr. Private instruction in voice, piano, guitar, This course will include basic skills in reading organ, woodwind, string, brass, and percus- MVS 1015B Harp and writing music. A fundamental knowledge sion instruments designed to cultivate in the MVS 1016B Guitar of pitch, rhythm, tonality, and harmonic orga- student the ability to perform representative MVV 1011B Voice nization will be presented with an emphasis on solo repertoire. Preparatory students are stu- MVW1011B Flute its application to a variety of activities. No prior dents who seek to raise their performance MVW1012B Oboe knowledge of music is necessary to enroll in level to freshman music major level or desire MVW1013B Clarinet this course. 45 class hours a secondary instrument while studying as an MVW1014B Bassoon MUT 1121 intended music major on an other instru- MVW1015B Saxophone Music Theory I 4 cr. ment. Non-music major students may be Applied Music III - Preparatory 1 cr. Prerequisite: MUT 1001. The purpose of permitted to study only if space is available Prerequisite: Audition and consent of in- Music Theory I is to provide the fundamen- and if they have previous music background. structor prior to enrollment. Corequisite: tals of music, including chord construction Credit for this course will not count toward Voice students must enroll in repertoire study and progression, elements of form analysis principal instrument requirements for those in the same semester as Applied Music (Voice and harmony, rhythmic and melodic ear students who will be transferring to a four- Repertoire Class MVV 1510D). A continu- training, dictation, sight singing, and simple year college/university. Special fee $90.00. ation of Applied Music II - Preparatory. composition. 48 lecture hours and 32 labo- Students receive one half-hour private les- Special fee $90. A half-hour private lesson ratory hours son per week. Attendance and/or per week. Attendance at and/or performance performance in recital each semester may be in a recital each semester may be required. MUT 1122 required. 8 laboratory hours Please see note referring to transferability of Music Theory II 4 cr. music credits. 8 laboratory hours Prerequisite: MUT 1121. The purpose of MVB 1011A Trumpet Music Theory II is to provide a continua- MVB 012A Horn MVB 2021A Trumpet tion of Music Theory I with emphasis on MVB 1013A Trombone MVB 2022A Horn further development of musical skills. 48 lec- MVB 1014A Baritone Horn MVB 2023A Trombone ture hours and 32 laboratory hours MVB 1015A Tuba MVB 2024A Baritone Horn MVK 1011A Piano MUT 2126 MVB 2025A Tuba MVK 1013A Organ MVK 2021A Piano Music Theory III 4 cr. MVP 1011A Percussion Prerequisite: MUT 1122. The purpose of MVK 2023A Organ MVS 1011A Violin Music Theory III is to provide emphasis on MVP 2021A Percussion MVS 1012A Viola advanced harmony and chord structure, ex- MVS 2021A Violin MVS 1013A Cello amination and analysis of form and styles MVS 2022A Viola MVS 1014A String Bass from the past to the contemporary, advanced MVS 2023A Cello MVS 1015A Harp problems in composition for various media, MVS 2024A String Bass MVS 1016A Guitar and a continued development of aural skills. MVS 2025A Harp 48 lecture hours and 32 laboratory hours MVV 1011A Voice MVS 2026A Guitar MVW 1011A Flute MUT 2127 MVW 1012A Oboe MVV 2021A Voice Music Theory IV 4 cr. MVW2021A Flute MVW 1013A Clarinet DESCRIPTIONS Prerequisite: MUT 2126. The purpose of MVW2022A Oboe MVW 1014A Bassoon COURSE Music Theory IV is to provide the final se- MVW 1015A Saxophone MVW2023A Clarinet quence of Music Theory with emphasis on MVW2024A Bassoon continued development of harmonic mate- Applied Music II - Preparatory 1 cr. MVW2025A Saxophone rials, aural and visual analysis, and problems Prerequisite: Audition and consent of instruc- in composition involving form and instru- tor prior to enrollment. Corequisite: Voice Applied Music IV - Preparatory 1 cr. mentation. 48 lecture hours and 32 students must enroll in repertoire study in the Prerequisite: Audition and consent of in- laboratory hours same semester as Applied Music (Voice Reper- structor prior to enrollment. Corequisite: toire Class MVV 1510B). A continuation of Voice students must enroll in repertoire study Note: Applied Music courses are designed Applied Music I Preparatory. Special fee in the same semester as Applied Music (Voice for those students who plan to major in $90.00. Students receive one half-hour private Repertoire Class MVV 1510E). A continua- music and may NOT be transferable to lesson per week. Attendance at and/or perfor- tion of Applied Music III - Preparatory. a four-year college/university. Music mance in a recital each semester may be Special fee $90. A half-hour private lesson students, both major and non-major, are required. Please see note referring to the trans- per week. Attendance at and/or performance urged to check with the college/univer- ferability of music credits. 8 laboratory hours in a recital each semester may be required. sity of their choice for transferability of Please see note referring to transferability of these courses. MVB 1012B Horn music credits. 8 laboratory hours MVB 1013B Trombone MVB 1014B Baritone Horn MVB 2021B Trumpet MVB 1015B Tuba MVB 2022B Horn MVB 2023B Trombone www.phcc.edu Course Descriptions 142 MVB 2024B Baritone Horn MVW1314A Bassoon MVV 2321A Voice MVB 2025B Tuba MVW1315A Saxophone MVW2321A Flute MVK 2021B Piano MVW2322A Oboe Applied Music II - Principal 1 cr. MVK 2023B Organ MVW2323A Clarinet Prerequisite: Audition and consent of in- MVP 2021B Percussion structor prior to enrollment. Corequisite: MVW2324A Bassoon MVS 2021B Violin Voice students must enroll in Vocal Reper- MVW2325A Saxophone MVS 2022B Viola toire Class MVV 2520B) in the same Applied Music IV - Principal 1 cr. MVS 2023B Cello semester as Applied Music. A continuation Prerequisite: Audition and consent of in- MVS 2024B String Bass of Applied Music I - Principal. Special fee structor prior to enrollment. Corequisite: MVS 2025B Harp $90. A half-hour lesson per week. Attendance Voice students must enroll in (Vocal Reper- MVS 2026B Guitar at and/or performance in a recital each se- toire Class MVV 2520E) in the same MVV 2021B Voice mester may be required. Please see note semester as Applied Music. A continuation MVW2021B Flute regarding transferability of music credits. 8 of Applied Music III - Principal. Special fee laboratory hours MVW2022B Oboe $90. A half-hour lesson per week. Attendance MVW2023B Clarinet MVB 1311B Trumpet at and/or performance in a recital each se- MVW2024B Bassoon MVB 1312B Horn mester may be required. Please see note regarding the transferability of music cred- MVW2025B Saxophone MVB 1313B Trombone its. 8 laboratory hours Applied Music I - Principal 1 cr. MVB 1314B Baritone Horn Prerequisite: Audition and consent of in- MVB 1315B Tuba MVB 2321B Trumpet structor prior to enrollment on each level. MVK 1311B Piano MVB 2322B Horn Corequisite: Voice students must enroll in MVK 1313B Organ MVB 2323B Trombone Vocal Repertoire Class (MVV 2520A) in the MVP 1311B Percussion MVB 2324B Baritone Horn same semester as Applied Music. Private in- MVS 1311B Violin MVB 2325B Tuba struction in voice, piano, guitar, organ, MVS 1312B Viola MVK 2321B Piano woodwind, string, brass and percussion in- MVS 1313B Cello MVK 2323B Organ struments designed to cultivate in the student MVS 1314B String Bass MVP 2321B Percussion the ability to perform representative solo rep- MVS 1315B Harp MVS 2321B Violin ertoire. This course is designed for those MVS 1316B Guitar MVS 2322B Viola students whose performance level upon entrance is at or above the freshman music MVV 1311B Voice MVS 2323B Cello major level. Special fee $90. One half-hour MVW1311B Flute MVS 2324B String Bass private lesson per week. Attendance at and/ MVW1312B Oboe MVS 2325B Harp or performance in recital each semester may MVW1313B Clarinet MVS 2326B Guitar be required. 8 labor MVW1314B Bassoon MVV 2321B Voice MVW1315B Saxophone MVW2321B Flute Note: Applied Music courses are designed MVW2322B Oboe for those students who plan to major in Applied Music III - Principal 1 cr. MVW2323B Clarinet music and may NOT be transferable to Prerequisite: Audition and consent of in- MVW2324B Bassoon a four-year college/university. Music structor prior to enrollment. Corequisite: students, both major and non-major, are Voice students must enroll in Vocal Reper- MVW2325B Saxophone urged to check with the college/univer- toire Class (MVV 2520D) in the same MVK 1111A sity of their choice for transferability of semester as Applied Music. A continuation Class Piano I 1 cr. these courses. of Applied Music II - Principal. Special fee This class is for beginning piano students $90. A half-hour lesson per week. Attendance MVB 1311A Trumpet meeting in groups of six or more. Open to at and/or performance in a recital each se- MVB 1312A Horn all students. Emphasis is placed on music mester may be required. Please (see note reading and elementary techniques. Special MVB 1313A Trombone regarding the transferability of music cred- COURSE fee $20.00. 32 laboratory hours MVB 1314A Baritone Horn its. 8 laboratory hours DESCRIPTIONS MVB 1315A Tuba MVK 1111B MVK 1311A Piano MVB 2321A Trumpet Class Piano II 1 cr. MVK 1313A Organ MVB 2322A Horn Prerequisite: MVK 1111A. This class is a MVP 1311A Percussion MVB 2323A Trombone continuation of MVK 1111A. Special fee MVS 1311A Violin MVB 2324A Baritone Horn $20.00. 32 laboratory hours MVS 1312A Viola MVB 2325A Tuba MVK 2321A Piano MVV 1111A MVS 1313A Cello Class Voice I 1 cr. MVK 2323A Organ MVS 1314A String Bass For singers with no previous vocal study and MVS 1315A Harp MVP 2321A Percussion instrumentalists wishing a fundamental vo- MVS 1316A Guitar MVS 2321A Violin cal knowledge. Emphasis on tone production MVV 1311A Voice MVS 2322A Viola and correct diction. Open to all students. 32 MVW1311A Flute MVS 2323A Cello laboratory hours MVW1312A Oboe MVS 2324A String Bass MVW1313A Clarinet MVS 2325A Harp MVS 2326A Guitar 2004–2005 Course Descriptions 143 MVV 1111B ing vocal dynamics, interpretation of litera- emphasis on assessment of basic human Class Voice II 1 cr. ture, and stage proportment. 16 laboratory needs relating to oxygenation, nutrition, A continuation of MVV 1111A. Open to all hours elimination, comfort and safety, security, and students. 32 laboratory hours mobility. The roles of the nurse as provider MVV 2520D of care, communicator, teacher, manager, and MVV 1510A Vocal Repertoire Class 1 cr. member of a profession are introduced and Vocal Repertoire Class 1 cr. Corequisite: MVV 2321A. Vocal Repertoire provide the framework for clinical applica- Corequisite: MVV 1011A. Vocal Repertoire is a corequisite of all Applied Voice courses. tion and evaluation. Lab fee required. 70 is a corequisite of all Applied Voice courses. Students will discuss and perform their solo lecture hours, 182 clinical hours, simulation Students will (discuss and perform their solo repertoire in a class environment. Emphasis 12 and 73 laboratory hours. Additional cam- repertoire in a class environment. Emphasis will be placed on performance skills includ- pus laboratory hours may be required. Proof will be placed on performance skills including vocal dynamics, interpretation of of professional liability insurance required. ing vocal dynamics, interpretation of literature, and stage proportment. 16 labo- literature, and stage proportment. 16 laboratory hours NUR 1200C ratory hours Adult Nursing I/ADN MVV 2520E Transition 6 cr. MVV 1510B Vocal Repertoire Class 1 cr. Prerequisite: Admission to the ADN Tran- Vocal Repertoire Class 1 cr. Corequisite: MVV 2321B. Vocal Repertoire sition program and LPN Licensure or Corequisite: MVV 1011B. Vocal Repertoire is a corequisite of all Applied Voice courses. completion of NUR 1008C (Paramedics is a corequisite of all Applied Voice courses. Students will discuss and perform their solo only). Corequisite: ENC 1102 or ENC Students will discuss and perform their solo repertoire in a class environment. Emphasis 1122H. This course is required for all stu- repertoire in a class environment. Emphasis will be placed on performance skills includ- dents entering the ADN Transition program. will be placed on performance skills including vocal dynamics, interpretation of This course introduces the application of the ing (vocal dynamics, interpretation of literature, and stage proportment. 16 labo- nursing process to nursing care in assisting literature, and stage proportment. 16 laboratory hours ill adults and their families to meet their ba- ratory hours sic needs. Emphasis is placed on the more commonly occurring health needs. The roles MVV 1510D Nursing Vocal Repertoire Class 1 cr. of the nurse as provider of care, communi- Corequisite: MVV 2021A. Vocal Repertoire cator, teacher, manager and member of NUR 1008C profession provide the framework for clini- is a corequisite of all Applied Voice courses. Nursing Fundamentals/ADN Students will discuss and perform their solo cal application and evaluation. Additional lab Transition 6 cr. time may be required. 45 class, 50 lab and repertoire in a class environment. Emphasis Prerequisite: Admission to the ADN Tran- will be placed on performance skills includ- 94 clinical hours. Lab Fee required. Proof of sition program and Paramedic Licensure. professional liability required. ing vocal dynamics, interpretation of Corequisite: ENC 1102 or ENC 1122H. literature, and stage proportment. 16 labo- This course is required for paramedics en- NUR 1211C Adult Nursing I/ ratory hours tering the ADN Transition program. This Generic Program 10 cr. MVV 1510E course validates and expands on knowledge Prerequisites: NUR 1020C, BSC 1086, BSC Vocal Repertoire Class 1 cr. and skills obtained in previous health-care 1086L . Pre or corequisite: MCB 2010 and Corequisite: MVV 2021B. Vocal Repertoire and general education courses. The nursing MCB 2010L. This course emphasizes use of is a corequisite of all Applied Voice courses. process is introduced and used as an approach the nursing process as an approach in assist- Students will discuss and perform their solo to nursing care with emphasis on assessment ing ill adults and their families to meet their repertoire in a class environment. Emphasis of basic human needs relating to oxygen- basic needs. Emphasis is placed on the more will be placed on performance skills includ- ation, nutrition, elimination, comfort and commonly occurring health needs of clients ing vocal dynamics, interpretation of safety, security and mobility. The roles of in various settings. The roles of the nurse as the nurse as provider of care, communica- provider of care, communicator, teacher, literature, and stage proportment. 16 labo- DESCRIPTIONS tor, teacher, manager and member of manager, and member of a profession are ratory hours COURSE profession are introduced and provide the expanded and provide the framework for MVV 2520A framework for clinical application and evalu- clinical application and evaluation. Lab fee Vocal Repertoire Class 1 cr. ation. Lab fee required. Additional lab time required. 70 lecture hours, 218 clinical hours, Corequisite: MVV 1311A. Vocal Repertoire may be required. 45 class, 50 lab and 94 37 skills laboratory hours, and 12 clinical is a corequisite of all Applied Voice courses. clinical hours. Proof of professional liability simulation lab hours. Additional laboratory Students will discuss and perform their solo required. L”N’s admitted to the ADN Tran- hours may be required. Proof of professional repertoire in a class environment. Emphasis sition program are exempt from taking this liability insurance required. will be placed on performance skills includ- course. ing vocal dynamics, interpretation of NUR 2060C literature, and stage proportment. 16 labo- NUR 1020C Advanced Health & Physical ratory hours Fundamentals of Nursing 10 cr. Assessment 2 cr. Prerequisites: ENC 1101, PSY 1012, BSC This course provides the knowledge and skills MVV 2520B 1085, BSC 1085L and HUN 2201 (must to perform a comprehensive health and Vocal Repertoire Class 1 cr. be completed satisfactorily prior to being physical assessment across the life span. This Corequisite: MVV 1311B. Vocal Repertoire considered for admission to the Nursing Pro- is a core course in the Advanced Technical is a corequisite of all Applied Voice courses. gram). Pre or corequisite: BSC 1086, BSC Certificate Program for Registered Nurses. Students will discuss and perform their solo 1086L. This course introduces concepts and Lab fee required. 25 class hours and 15 hours repertoire in a class environment. Emphasis skills basic to nursing care for clients and their of lab instruction will be placed on performance skills includ- families. The nursing process is introduced and used as an approach to nursing care with www.phcc.edu Course Descriptions 144 NUR 2120 an approach in assisting women, children and simulation lab hours. Proof of professional Advanced Pathophysiology 2 cr. families in meeting their basic needs in a va- liability insurance required. This course addresses advanced concepts of riety of settings. The roles of the nurse as a pathophysiology pertaining to the major provider of care, communicator, teacher, NUR 2891 body systems that will enable the practitio- manager, and member of a profession pro- Management of Clinical ner to function effectively in nurse practice vide the framework for clinical application Problems 2 cr. settings. This is a core course in the Advanced and evaluation. Lab fee required. 70 lecture This course provides the knowledge and skills Technical Certificate Program for Registered hours, 184 clinical hours, 90 skills labora- to use problem-solving and critical thinking Nurses. 30 class hours tory hours, and 12 clinical simulation skills. in the decision-making process to laboratory hours. Additional campus labo- manage clinical problems. Topics include NUR 2261C Adult Nursing II 9 cr. ratory hours may be required. Proof of leadership and management, legal and ethi- Prerequisite : NUR 1211C. Corequisite: professional liability insurance required. cal aspects of nursing including the Nurse NUR 2820. This course is required of all stu- Practice Act and risk liability, case manage- dents in both the ADN Generic and NUR 2712C ment, and documentation. This is a core Transition Program. This course emphasizes Adult Nursing III/ADN course in the Advanced Technical Certificate a broad, in-depth application of the nursing Transition 2 cr. Program for Registered Nurses. 30 class hours process in assisting ill adults and their fami- Prerequisite: NUR 2261C. Corequisite: lies to meet their basic needs. Emphasis is NUR 2820 and SYG 2000. This course is placed on the more complex and/or more required of all students in both the ADN Paralegal commonly occurring health needs of clients Generic and Transition Programs. This is a in various settings. The roles of the nurse as concentrated clinical course in an acute care See Legal Assisting Courses. a provider of care, communicator, teacher, setting. The course emphasizes a broad, in- manager, and member of a profession pro- depth application of the nursing process in vide the framework for clinical application the clinical management of groups of pa- Paramedics and evaluation. Lab fee required. 80 lecture tients. The roles of the nurse as provider of hours, 123 clinical hours, 33 laboratory care, communicator, teacher, manager and See Emergency Medical Services Courses. hours, and 12 clinical simulation lab hours. member of profession provide the framework Additional campus laboratory hours may be for clinical application and evaluation. 90 required. Proof of professional liability in- clinical hours. Proof of professional liabil- Philosophy surance required. ity required. PHI 1010 NUR 2276C NUR 2700CAdult Nursing II/ Introduction to Philosophy 3 cr. Nursing Care of the Monitored LPN Track 9 cr. This introductory survey of perennial issues Patient 6 cr. Prerequisite: NUR 1001C. Corequisite: in human existence provides a rich evalua- This course is one of the specialty tracks for NUR 2820. This course is offered for stu- tion of meaning. A critical examination is the Advanced Technical Certificate Program dents enrolled in the ADN/LPN Track of the conducted of the fundamental assumptions, for Registered Nurses. The focus is on the Nursing Program and focuses on continu- terminology, and schools of thought address- knowledge and skills to care for patients with ing the LPN-to-RN transition, building on ing the issues in metaphysics, logic, conditions requiring monitoring. Lab fee previous knowledge and skills. This course epistemology and axiology (ethics and aes- required. 52 class hours, 22 lab hours, 90 emphasizes a broad, in-depth application of thetics). Discussion as well as lecture will clinical hours. Proof of professional liability the nursing process in assisting ill adults and focus on both classical and contemporary insurance required. their families to meet their basic needs. Em- readings, such as Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, phasis is placed on the more complex and/ NUR 2400C Aquinas, Descartes, Locke, Berkeley, Hume, or less commonly occurring health needs of Kant, Nietzsche, Wittgenstein and Sarte. Maternal-Child Nursing/ADN clients in various settings. The roles of the Transition 7 cr. This course includes a 4,000-word writing nurse as a provider of care, communicator, requirement to satisfy the Gordon Rule. A Prerequisite: NUR 1200C. Corequisite: teacher, manager, and member of a profes- grade of “C” or higher must be attained. 45 DEP 2004. This course emphasizes a broad, sion provide the framework for clinical class hours. in-depth application of the nursing process application and evaluation. Lab fee required. as an approach in assisting women, children, COURSE 68 lecture hours, 208 clinical hours, and 22 PHI 1630 and families in meeting their basic needs in DESCRIPTIONS laboratory hours. Additional campus labo- Applied Ethics 3 cr. a variety of settings. The roles of the nurse ratory hours may be required. Proof of This course is designed to provide an intro- as provider of care, communicator, teacher, professional liability insurance required. ductory background to ethics and an manager and member of profession provide in-depth study of the critical skills necessary the framework for clinical application and NUR 2820 to an intelligent analysis of contemporary evaluation. 45 class, 20 lab and 115 clinical Nursing Role & Scope 1 cr. issues. Emphasis will be placed on the sys- hours and 15 clinical simulation lab hours. Corequisite: NUR2261C or NUR 2712C. tematic generation of options in order to Lab Fee required. Additional lab time may This course is offered during the final year determine choices for resolving dilemmas. be required. Proof of professional liability of the nursing curriculum and is designed to This course may be taken as a part of the required. assist the graduating student in the transi- Honors Program. If used to fulfill the require- tion to the role of the registered nurse. Client NUR 2460C ments of the Honors Program, a grade of “B” care management concepts and the legal, or higher must be earned. This course in- Maternal-Child Nursing/Generic ethical, and professional responsibilities of Program 10 cr. cludes a 4,000-word writing requirement to the registered nurse are stressed. Clinical ap- satisfy the Gordon Rule. A grade of “C” or Prerequisites: NUR 1520C and NUR plication of theoretical content is higher must be attained. 45 class hours 1710C. This course emphasizes a broad, in- accomplished in the Adult Nursing II course. depth application of the nursing process as 12 class hours and 12 clinical management 2004–2005 Course Descriptions 145 PHI 2100 PEL 1121 PEM 1172 Introduction to Logic 3 cr. Beginning Golf 1 cr. Aerobic/Step Training II 1 cr. This course is designed to provide an exami- This course is an introduction to the history, Prerequisite: PEM 1171, step training expe- nation of the background and methodology rules, and social and physical values of golf. rience, or consent of instructor. A of logic and its significance today by taking The basic fundamentals pertaining to grip, combination of creative power/step training students back to the roots of all western logi- stance, posture, and swing are stressed. Pri- and cardiovascular movements for the im- cal systems, i.e., Aristotelian (also known as mary emphasis is to provide the student with provement of cardiorespiratory endurance. School) Logic. This course will teach students the proper knowledge and skills necessary to Lab fee required. 7 class hours and 24 labo- how to use truth tables to establish valid ar- enjoy recreational golf. Lab fee required. 7 ratory hours gument form. Various rules of inference will class hours and 24 laboratory hours be tested using truth tables and thereafter used directly to test complicated arguments PEL 1122 Physical Science for validity. Quantification Rules and Vari- Intermediate Golf 1 cr. ables will be added as students become more Prerequisite: PEL 1121 or consent of instruc- PSC 1311 familiar with formal proofs in logic. This tor. This course is a continuation of PEL Survey of the Physical Sciences 3 cr. course also provides the opportunity to stu- 1121. It is designed to enhance the student’s Prerequisite: REA 0002 and MAT 0024 dents to judge validity in arguments that may understanding and application of golf strat- (completed with grades of “C” or higher) or be presented in other courses and in the egies; the proper grip, stance, and swing; and appropriate placement test score. A non- world of work and it also offers an opportu- golf etiquette and rules. Lab fee required. 7 laboratory course intended for non-science nity to appreciate the precision and internal class hours and 24 lab hours majors. It provides an introduction to the coherence of a logical system. This course PEL 1341 atomic nucleus and nuclear power; the peri- includes a 4,000-word writing requirement Beginning Tennis 1 cr. odic table, chemical bonding; meteorology to satisfy the Gordon Rule. A grade of “C” This is a course for beginners, designed pri- and earth science; and astronomy. It is rec- or higher must be attained. 45 class hours marily to provide the student with the ommended that students complete this knowledge and skills necessary to enjoy rec- course prior to enrolling in BSC 1005, BSC reational tennis. Lab fee required. 7 class 1050, or OCE 2001. (Students cannot re- Physical Education hours and 24 laboratory hours ceive credit in both this course and the former Introduction to the Physical Universe II HSC 1100 PEL 1342 course.) 45 class hours Personal and Community Intermediate Tennis 1 cr. Health 3 cr. Prerequisite: PEL 1341 or consent of instruc- PSC1341 This course is a study of health problems that tor. A continuation of tennis skill practice, Introduction to the Physical are of major importance to society. Topics with an emphasis on strategy. Singles or Sciences 3 cr. include stress management, emotional doubles tourney play. Lab fee required. 7 class Prerequisite: REA 0002 MAT 0024 (com- health, physical fitness, nutrition, intimacy hours and 24 laboratory hours pleted with grades of “C” or higher) or and sexuality, communicable disease, cardio- appropriate placement test scores A non- vascular disease, cancer, substance abuse, injury PEL 1441 laboratory course intended for non-science prevention, consequences of aging and other Racquetball 1 cr. majors. The course provides an introduction current topics in public health. 45 class hours This course is designed to teach the funda- to physics and chemistry. (Students cannot mentals of racquetball and to develop skills receive credit in both this course and the HSC 1101 necessary for successful singles and doubles former Introduction to the Physical Universe Perspectives of Health play. Lab fee required. 7 class hours and 24 I course.) 45 class hours and Wellness 3 cr. laboratory hours This course incorporates theory and practical applications in the area of health and wellness. PEM 1131 Physics Weight Training I 1 cr. Emphasis is placed upon self assessment of DESCRIPTIONS Instruction in the principles of weight train- the health-related components of fitness, nu- PHY 1053 COURSE trition, stress management, substance abuse, ing. The primary emphasis is skeletal General Physics I 3 cr. principles and benefits of exercise, prevention muscular strength increases. General fitness Prerequisite: REA 0002 (completed with a of disease and other current topics related to improvement is also involved. 7 class hours grade of “C” or higher) or appropriate place- health, physical fitness and wellness. Physical and 24 laboratory hours ment test score. Pre or corequisite: MAC activity may be a required component of this PEM 1132 1147. Corequisite: PHY 1053L. This is a course. 45 class hours Weight Training II 1 cr. non-calculus general physics course intended for those students not majoring in engineer- Prerequisite: PEM 1131. A continuation of PEL 1111 ing or the physical sciences. Topics include PEM 1131. Emphasis is placed on muscular Beginning Bowling 1 cr. mechanics, heat and sound. 45 class hours The course is designed to introduce the stu- strength development, nutrition, and diet. 7 dent to the sport of bowling. Fundamental class and 24 laboratory hours PHY 1053L General Physics I Laboratory 1 cr. skills, history, rules, scoring, and etiquette PEM 1171 will be stressed. Lab fee required. 7 class Aerobic/Step Training I 1 cr. Pre or corequisite: MAC 1147. Corequisite: hours and 24 laboratory hours PHY 1053. A laboratory investigation into A fitness activity course that combines step fundamental concepts of physics. Topics in- training, strengthening, and cardiovascular clude mechanics, heat and sound. Lab fee conditioning. This activity is based on the required. 30 laboratory hours principle of aerobic activity. Lab fee required. 7 class hours and 24 laboratory hours www.phcc.edu Course Descriptions 146 PHY 1054 POS 2041 DEP 2302 General Physics II 3 cr. American Federal Government 3 cr. Adolescent Psychology 3 cr. Prerequisite: MAC 1147, PHY 1053 and A study of the theory, organization, prin- Prerequisite: PSY 1012. This course is a study PHY 1053L (completed with grades of “C” ciples, and functioning of the Federal of the child from the onset of puberty to or higher). Corequisite: PHY 1054L. This is Government, emphasizing the relationship adulthood. Emphasis is placed on the unique a non-calculus general physics course in- of the individual to the government and a problems encountered during these years tended for those students not majoring in study of the U.S. Constitution. This course pertaining to the physical, emotional, social, engineering or the physical sciences. Subject includes a 4,000-word writing requirement familial, and educational growth of the ado- matter includes electricity, magnetism, light, to satisfy the Gordon Rule. A grade of “C” lescent. This course includes a 4,000-word and selected topics in modern physics. 45 or higher must be attained. 45 class hours writing requirement to satisfy the Gordon class hours Rule. A grade of “C” or higher must be at- POS 2112 tained. 45 class hours PHY 1054L General Physics II State and Local Government 3 cr. Laboratory 1 cr. A study of state, county, and municipal gov- DEP 2401 Prerequisite(s): MAC 1147, PHY 1053 and ernment with emphasis on the newer trends Psychology of Adulthood PHY 1053L (completed with grades or “C” in local government. This course includes a and Aging 3 cr. or higher). Corequisite: PHY 1054. A labo- 4,000-word writing requirement to satisfy Prerequisite: PSY 1012. This course focuses ratory investigation into fundamental the Gordon Rule. A grade of “C” or higher on the biopsychosocial changes encountered concepts of physics. Topics include electric- must be attained. 45 class hours by people as they grow older-from the end ity, magnetism, optics and modern physics. of adolescence to the end of life. Students Lab fee required. 30 laboratory hours will study research techniques, biological and Psychology psychological theories, genetic determinants, PHY 2048C cognitive processes, personality, social forces, General Physics I with Calculus 4 cr. CLP 2140 psychopathology, and death. The course will Prerequisite: MAC 2311 with a grade of “C” Abnormal Psychology 3 cr. emphasize the role of research on critical is- or higher. This is a calculus-based general Prerequisite: PSY 1012. An examination of sues of later-life change. This course includes physics course intended for those students the major categories of mental disorders. a 4,000-word writing requirement to satisfy majoring in engineering or the physical sci- Diagnostic criteria, treatment methods, and the Gordon Rule. A grade of “C” or higher ences. Topics include mechanics, heat and legislation applicable to the emotionally dis- must be attained. 45 class hours sound. A laboratory component reinforces turbed are studied. Local agencies which course concepts and principles. Lab fee re- provide services to the mentally disordered EDP 2002 quired. 45 class hours and 30 laboratory hours are reviewed. This course includes a 4,000- Educational Psychology 3 cr. word writing requirement to satisfy the Prerequisite: PSY 1012. This course is de- PHY 2049C signed to examine the branch of psychology Physics II with Calculus 4 cr. Gordon Rule. A grade of “C” or higher must be attained. 45 class hours that specializes in understanding teaching Prerequisite: PHY 2048C with a grade of “C” and learning in educational contexts. Stu- or higher. This is a calculus-based general DEP 2002 dents will be exposed to topics such as: physics course intended for those students Child Psychology 3 cr. cognitive, social, physical development; majoring in engineering or the physical sci- Prerequisite: PSY 1012. This course is a study socio-cultural teaching approaches; class- ences. Topics include electricity, magnetism, of the evolving child from birth to adoles- room management principles; motivation; light and selected topics in modern physics. cence. Included in the course are selections standardized testing; and assessment. Stu- A laboratory component reinforces course on genetics, environment, learning, motiva- dents will also explore current and critical concepts and principles. Lab fee required. 45 tion, and a description of the several stages issues in educational psychology. This course class hours and 30 laboratory hours of childhood including prenatal, infancy, includes a 4,000 word writing requirement preschool, and the elementary school. This to satisfy the Gordon Rule. A grade of “C” course includes a 4,000-word writing re- or higher must be attained. 45 class hours Political Science quirement to satisfy the Gordon Rule. A grade of “C” or higher must be attained. 45 EXP 1600 INR 2002 class hours Creative Thinking World Perspectives: and Imagination 3 cr.

COURSE An Introduction to DEP 2004 Ideational sources of creativity; nature and

DESCRIPTIONS International Relations 3 cr. Lifespan Development 3 cr. utilization of imagination; theories and ap- Prerequisite: POS 2041 or consent of instruc- Prerequisite: PSY 1012. This course is de- plication of creative thought and problem tor. A study of the basic principles and actors signed to acquaint the student with the solving. Emphasis is on the importance of of the international system with emphasis on theories and perspectives of the human imagination in all walks of life and work. the past, present, and possible future roles organism’s growth from birth to death. The “Brainstorming” and case method ap- of the United States in world affairs. This biological, cognitive, language, social, emo- proaches are stressed. Methods of screening course includes a 4,000-word writing re- tional, and personality foundation and and implementing ideas are studied. The quirement to satisfy the Gordon Rule. A development for all age spans will also be objectives of the course include instilling an grade of “C” or higher must be attained. 45 studied. This course includes a 4,000-word awareness of the importance of creative ef- class hours writing requirement to satisfy the Gordon fort and stimulating the student’s ability to Rule. A grade of “C” or higher must be at- utilize the creative approach to his/her life tained. 45 class hours and work. 45 class hours

2004–2005 Course Descriptions 147 PPE 2001 gender will be the primary topics covered in RTE 1111C Introduction to Personality 3 cr. this course. Readings and discussions will also Introduction to Radiographic Prerequisite: PSY 1012 This course is de- focus on the application of social psychology Patient Care 3 cr. signed to provide an examination of the to various disciplines and topics. Emphasis Prerequisite: Admission to the Radiography significant features of the major theories and will be placed on critical thinking, reading and program. This course provides an introduc- determinants of personality. Critical issues writing skills relevant to the evaluation of so- tion to patient care in the profession of confronting personality theorists and appli- cial psychological research. This course radiography. Topics of instruction include ef- cations are studied. Relevant experiential and includes a 4,000 word writing requirement fective communication techniques, medical critical thinking exercises designed to foster to satisfy the Gordon Rule. A grade of “C” or ethics and liabilities, infection control includ- an understanding of personality are an inte- higher must be attained. 45 class hours ing HIV/AIDS, patient assessment and gral component of this course. This course assistance, contrast media administration, includes a 4,000-word writing requirement SOP 2640 emergency medicine, patient care in critical to satisfy the Gordon Rule. A grade of “C” Consumer Psychology 3 cr. situations and in specialty areas, body mechan- or higher must be attained. 45 class hours Prerequisite: PSY 1012. This course addresses ics, and general safety precautions and the psychological components contributing to guidelines. There will be eight (8) weeks of PSY 1012 satisfaction and dissatisfaction in buying and clinical observation included in this course. Introduction to Psychology 3 cr. selling transactions. The consequences of such Proof of professional liability insurance fee An introduction to the field of psychology in transactions, as they affect the environment required. 30 class hours. 60 clinical hours which the student becomes better acquainted in which we live as well as society in general, with the human being as a bio-social organ- are examined. The interface between business, RTE 1418 ism. Topics include: scientific method in labor, government, and the consumers as all Principles of Radiographic Imaging psychology, interaction of heredity and envi- four groups are involved in consumer affairs and Exposure 3 cr. ronment, receptor mechanisms, perception, are analyzed objectively. This course includes Prerequisite: RTE 1000. Corequisite: RTE basic statistical concepts, intelligence, moti- a 4,000 word writing requirement to satisfy 1418L. The primary focus of this course is to vation, emotion, learning, normal and the Gordon Rule. A grade of “C” or higher provide the student the principles and tech- abnormal reaction to frustration, psycho- must be attained. 45 class hours niques of radiographic imaging and exposure. therapy, and personality structure. This course Topics include basic x-ray mathematics, x-ray includes a 4,000-word writing requirement to SOP 2772 production, radiographic density, contrast, satisfy the Gordon Rule. A grade of “C” or Human Sexuality 3 cr. recorded detail, distortion, and automatic film higher must be attained. 45 class hours Prerequisite: PSY 1012 or SYG 2000 or con- processing. Proof of professional liability in- sent of instructor. This course is designed to surance required. 45 class hours PSY 1012H promote the development of a sound back- Introduction to Psychology - ground of factual information about human RTE 1418L Honors 3 cr. sexuality that is appropriate for a variety of Principles of Radiographic Prerequisite: Acceptance into PHCC’s Hon- educational contexts. This course surveys Imaging Exposure I Laboratory 1 cr. ors Program or permission of instructor. This current research, historical, sociological, psy- Prerequisite: RTE 1000. Corequisite: RTE course, designed for academically gifted stu- chological, cultural, and biological 1418. This course is designed to provide the dents, provides more intensive study of perspectives on the diversity of human sexual student an opportunity to apply the knowl- psychology through critical analysis of pri- experience. This course includes a 4,000- edge learned in RTE 1418 in the energized mary texts of such thinkers in the field as word writing requirement to satisfy the laboratory. Experiments, worksheets, and stu- Freud, Jung, William James, Wilhelm Gordon Rule. A grade of “C” or higher must dent projects are the main components of this Wundt, John Watson, B.F. Skinner, and oth- be attained. 45 class hours course. Lab fee and proof of professional li- ers as well as current journal articles. ability insurance required. 45 lab hours Emphasis will be placed on the application of higher order thinking skills such as analy- Radiography RTE 1458 sis, synthesis, and evaluation to Radiographic Imaging and Exposure understanding the human being as a bio-so- RTE 1000 II with Quality Management 4 cr. DESCRIPTIONS cial organism. Students will be required to Introduction to Radiologic Science Prerequisite: RTE 1418. Corequisite: 1458L. COURSE read supplementary materials and engage in Principles 3 cr. This course will provide a more advanced research. This course includes a 4,000-word Prerequisite: Admission to the Radiography comprehensive study of radiographic expo- writing requirement to satisfy the Gordon program. This course will introduce the pro- sure with emphasis on quality assurance. Rule. A grade of “C” or higher must be fession of radiologic technology to the student. Detailed instruction in the geometrical fac- earned. If this course is used to fulfill the re- The history of radiology, basic imaging equip- tors affecting image quality, control of scatter quirements for the Honors Program, a grade ment and radiographic examinations, radiation, radiographic techniques, and au- of “B” or higher must be earned. Credit can- organizational structure of a radiology depart- tomatic exposure control will be discussed. not be earned for both PSY 1012 and PSY ment, and professional development is the An introduction to the basic fundamentals 1012H. 45 class hours primary focus of this course. The student will of radiation physics will also be included in also be introduced to medical terminology, this course. Topics include electrostatics, elec- SOP 2002H radiation safety, and film processing and im- trodynamics, basic x-ray circuitry, and Social Psychology - Honors 3 cr. age production. Proof of professional liability production and characteristics of radiation. Prerequisite: PSY 1012 or PSY 1012H. This insurance required. 45 class hours Proof of professional liability insurance re- honors course will explore an overview of the quired. 60 lecture hours field of social psychology. Research and theories regarding the social self, social cognition, person perception, attitudes, social influence, groups, interpersonal attraction, close relationships, pro-social behavior, aggression and www.phcc.edu Course Descriptions 148 RTE 1458L RTE 1523L RTE 2385 Radiographic Imaging and Radiographic Procedures III Radiation Biology Exposure with Quality Laboratory 1 cr. and Protection 3 cr. Management Laboratory 1 cr. Prerequisite: RTE 1513C. Corequisite: RTE Prerequisite: RTE 2613. This course is de- Prerequisite: RTE 1418L. Corequisite: RTE 1523. This course utilizes the practical ap- signed to provide the student with 1458. This course is designed to provide the plication of knowledge learned in RTE 1523 fundamental principles of radiobiology and student an opportunity to apply the knowl- in the energized laboratory. Students will gain radiation protection. Topics include early and edge learned in RTE 1458 in the energized experience in positioning skills through late effects of radiation exposure, basic in- laboratory. Experiments, worksheets, and stu- simulation procedures as well as producing teractions of ionizing radiation on the body, dent projects are the main components of this quality radiographs using radiographic phan- factors altering the body’s response to radia- course. Lab fee and proof of professional li- toms. The student will also gain experience tion, and the monitoring of radiation ability insurance required. 45 lab hours identifying radiographic anatomy on CT exposure. Proof of professional liability in- scans, MRI films, mammograms, and surance required. 45 class hours RTE 1503 angiograms. Lab fee and proof of professional Radiographic Procedures I 3 cr. liability insurance required. 45 lab hours RTE 2782 Prerequisite: Admission to the Radiography Pathology for Radiographers 2 cr. program. Corequisite: RTE 1503L. This RTE 1804 Prerequisite: RTE 1523. The objective of this course is the first in a series of three that will Radiography Clinical course is to introduce disease processes most focus on the study of anatomy, physiology, Practicum I 3 cr. frequently encountered in the field of radi- and positioning of the human body. Topics Prerequisite: RTE 1111C. This course pro- ography. The etiology, pathogenesis, covered in this course will be the chest re- vides the student an opportunity to apply manifestations, radiographic manifestations, gion, abdominal cavity, pelvis, and learned knowledge while in the clinical set- treatment and prognosis will be identified. extremities. Special fee for radiation moni- ting. The student will gain experience and The radiographic diagnosis and alteration of toring badge and proof of professional develop clinical competence in general ra- radiographic technique will also be discussed. liability insurance required. 45 class hours diographic procedures such as the chest Proof of professional liability insurance re- region, abdominal cavity, pelvis, and extremi- quired. 30 class hours RTE 1503L ties. Basic patient care skills, imaging and Radiographic Procedures I exposure techniques, radiation protection RTE 2824 Laboratory 1 cr. application and film processing will also be Radiography Clinical Prerequisite: Admission to the Radiography included. 180 clinical hours. Proof of pro- Practicum III 4 cr. program. Corequisite: RTE 1503. This fessional liability insurance required. Prerequisite: RTE 1814. This course is a con- course utilizes the practical application of tinuation of RTE 1814. The student is knowledge learned in RTE 1503 in the en- RTE 1814 expected: to continue to refine those skills ergized laboratory. Students will gain Radiography Clinical related to objectives listed in Clinical experience in positioning skills through Practicum II 4 cr. Practicums I & II. The student will gain ex- simulation procedures as well as producing Prerequisites: RTE 1804 and RTE 1418. perience and develop clinical competence in quality radiographs using x-ray phantoms. This course is a continuation of RTE 1804. general radiographic procedures such as the Lab fee and proof of professional liability The student is expected to continue to re- cranium and specialized contrast studies. insurance required. 45 lab hours fine those skills related to objectives listed in Advanced patient care skills, imaging and Clinical Practicum I. The student will gain exposure techniques, radiation protection RTE 1513C experience and develop clinical competence application and film processing will also be Radiographic Procedures II 3 cr. in general radiographic procedures such as included. Proof of professional liability in- Prerequisite: RTE 1503 . This is the second the vertebral column, contrast studies, and surance fee required. 300 clinical hours procedures course in a series of three that will mobile radiography. Intermediate-level pa- provide instruction in anatomy, physiology, tient care skills, imaging and exposure RTE 2834 and positioning of the human body. The ver- techniques, radiation protection application Radiography Clinical tebral column, gastrointestinal system, biliary and film processing will also be included. Practicum IV 3 cr. system, and genitourinary system will be the Proof of professional liability insurance re- Prerequisites: RTE 2824 and RTE 2782. primary focus of this course. The student will quired. 240 clinical hours This course is a continuation of RTE 2824. also simulate positioning and produce qual- The student is expected to continue to re-

COURSE ity radiographs using radiographic phantoms RTE 2061 fine those skills related to objectives listed in

DESCRIPTIONS in the energized laboratory. Lab fee and proof Radiographic Seminar 3 cr. Clinical Practicums I, II, & :III. The stu- of professional liability insurance required. Prerequisite: RTE 2385. This course prepares dent will gain experience and develop clinical 37.5 class hours. 22.5 lab hours the student to take the national credentialing competence in specialized imaging proce- examination (A.R.R.T.) for a career in radi- dures, and mobile, surgical and trauma RTE 1523 ography. The objective of this course is to radiography. Advanced imaging skills and Radiographic Procedures III 3 cr. provide an intense review in radiation pro- exposure techniques will continue to be pro- Prerequisite: RTE 1513C. Corequisite: RTE tection, equipment operation and vided. Proof of professional liability 1523L. This is the third and final course that maintenance, image production and evalua- insurance required. 225 clinical hours will provide instruction in anatomy, physi- tion, radiographic procedures, and patient ology, and positioning of the human body. care. This course will also provide the stu- RTE 2844 The primary focus of this course will be the dent with employability skills such as writing Radiography Clinical cranium. In addition, other advanced mo- a professional resume and effective interview- Practicum V 6 cr. dalities such as CT, MRI, mammography, ing techniques. Proof of professional liability Prerequisites: RTE 2834 and RTE 2385. and angiography will be introduced. Proof insurance required. 45 class hours This course is a continuance of RTE 2834. of professional liability insurance required. The terminal objective for this course is to 45 class hours prepare the student for employment as a 2004–2005 Course Descriptions 149 competent radiographer. The student is ex- RTE 2948 problem of evil, the anatomy of faith, and pected to continue to refine those skills Radiography Internship 9 3 cr. the social aspects of religion will be addressed. related to objectives listed in Clinical Prerequisite: Successful completion of first Analysis of influential scholarship in the aca- Practicums I - IV. Proof of professional li- year in program OR permission of Program demic study of religion and the exploration ability insurance required. 450 clinical hours Coordinator. This is an elective course that and application of the diversity of religious allows students to obtain work experiences experience will be explored. This course in- RTE 2940 in their chosen profession. 180 clinical hours cludes a 4,000 word writing requirement to Radiography Internship 1 1 cr. satisfy the Gordon Rule. 45 class hours Prerequisite: Successful completion of first year in program OR permission of Program Reading REL 2300 Coordinator. This is an elective course that World Religions 3 cr. allows students to obtain work experiences REA 1105 This course is designed to provide a com- in their chosen profession. 60 clinical hours College Reading Techniques 3 cr. parative study and exploration of the world’s A college-level reading course designed to religions. Students will reflect on the nature RTE 2941 of religious experience and on the main Radiography Internship 2 2 cr. develop and improve college reading skills. There is emphasis placed on proficiency in themes and forms through which religious Prerequisite: Successful completion of first experience finds expression. Dimensions of year in program OR permission of Program comprehension, flexibility of rate, and vocabulary improvement. Practice with human involvement, the historical context, Coordinator. This is an elective course that ritual practices, the meaning of human ex- allows students to obtain work experiences specialized equipment and/or materials is provided. 45 class hours istence, the dialogue process, and in their chosen profession. 120 clinical hours appreciation of diversity will be addressed. RTE 2942 REA 1125 Indigenous traditions, Hinduism, Bud- Radiography Internship 3 3 cr. Essential Reading Skills dhism, Confucianism, Jainism, Sikhism, Prerequisite: Successful completion of first (CLAST Review) 1 cr. Taoism, Shinto, Christianity, Judaism, Islam, year in program OR permission of Program This course is designed to prepare students new religious movements, and challenges to Coordinator. This is an elective course that for the College Level Academic Skills Test religion will be explored. This course includes allows students to obtain work experiences (CLAST). Classroom activities, assignments, a 4,000 word writing requirement to satisfy in their chosen profession. 180 clinical hours and tests will enable students to measure their the Gordon Rule. 45 class hours reading rates in words per minute (WPM), RTE 2943 increase the rates significantly, master the lit- Radiography Internship 4 1 cr. eral and critical comprehension skills Sign Language Prerequisite: Successful completion of first necessary to pass the CLAST Reading Com- year in program OR permission of Program prehension section, and reduce test anxiety SPA 1612 Coordinator. This is an elective course that by practicing with simulated CLAST read- Basic American Sign Language 4 cr. allows students to obtain work experiences ing materials. 16 class hours This is an introduction to American Sign in their chosen profession. 60 clinical hours Language (ASL) as used in the deaf commu- Real Estate nity. There will be general discussion of ASL RTE 2944 structure and an introduction to a variety of Radiography Internship 5 2 cr. REE 1040 manual communication systems and philoso- Prerequisite: Successful completion of first phies. Emphasis will be on building a basic year in program OR permission of Program Real Estate Principles and Practices 4 cr. vocabulary of approximately 300 signs and Coordinator. This is an elective course that the manual alphabet. 60 class hours. allows students to obtain work experiences A study of the legal and economic aspects of in their chosen profession. 120 clinical hours real estate. This involves ownership and SPA 1613 transfer of real property, the real estate mar- Intermediate American Sign RTE 2945 ket, titles, deeds, mortgages, liens, taxation, Language 4 cr. Radiography Internship 6 3 cr. and property management. It will familiar- Prerequisites: SPA 1612. This course is a DESCRIPTIONS Prerequisite: Successful completion of first ize the student with law and its provisions continuation of the basic course, expands the COURSE year in program OR permission of Program under which the registrant will operate. Satis- student’s signing skills, and explores ASL Coordinator. This is an elective course that factory completion of this course permits the idioms. 60 class hours. allows students to obtain work experiences student to sit for the Florida Real Estate in their chosen profession. 180 clinical hours Commission Exam for the Salesman’s Li- SPA 1614 cense. (Exam fee required.) 64 class hours Advanced American Sign RTE 2946 Language 4 cr. Radiography Internship 7 1 cr. Prerequisites: SPA 1613. This course is a Prerequisite: Successful completion of first Religious Studies continuation of Intermediate American Sign year in program OR permission of Program Language and is designed to develop signing Coordinator. This is an elective course that REL 2000 skills to an advanced level. 60 class hours. allows students to obtain work experiences Introduction to Religion 3 cr. in their chosen profession. 60 clinical hours This course offers an introduction to the Sociology RTE 2947 nature of religious belief and practice. It will Radiography Internship 8 2 cr. provide students with an understanding of what religion is, of the universal forms of SYG 1361 Prerequisite: Successful completion of first religion and of the basic contemporary and Death in America 3 cr. year in program OR permission of Program classic sources of religious experience. Dis- This course probes mortality, its psychologi- Coordinator. This is an elective course that cussions of the sacred and holy, symbolism, cal and social consequences, and the allows students to obtain work experiences myth, doctrine, ritual, death and the self, the problems it poses for modern Americans. in their chosen profession. 120 clinical hours Combining history and recent research find- www.phcc.edu Course Descriptions 150 ings, the course illuminates such little-dis- writing requirement to satisfy the Gordon SPN 2201 cussed issues as grief, euthanasia, suicide, life Rule. A grade of “C” or higher must be at- Intermediate Spanish II 4 cr. after death, the dying patient, widowhood, tained. 45 class hours Prerequisite: SPN 2200. The content will and the impact of the threat of world holo- SYG 2221 include, but not be limited to, more ad- caust. This course includes a 4,000-word Women in American Society 3 cr. vanced conversational language structures writing requirement to satisfy the Gordon and idiomatic expressions, with emphasis on This course will examine the changing sta- Rule. A grade of “C” or higher must be at- conversational skills. There should be addi- tus and roles of women in American society tained. 45 class hours tional growth in vocabulary for practical since the turn of the century. Traditional and purposes, including writing. Reading selec- contemporary sources of gender identity and SYG 1420 tions will be varied. 60 class hours Families in Transition 3 cr. roles will be explored. This course includes a This course explores the history of the fam- 4,000-word writing requirement to satisfy the Gordon Rule. A grade of “C” or higher ily in America. It includes recent past events Speech and movements that have affected family life; must be attained. 45 class hours the functioning of the family through vari- SYG 2430 JOU 2100 ous life stages with variations in ethnic, racial, Marriage and The Family 3 cr. Journalistic Writing and social class subgroups in American soci- A sociological analysis of preparation for and Reporting 3 cr. ety; and the prospects for the family in the marriage and adjustment to family life. Top- See English Courses. future. This course includes a 4,000-word ics such as dating, mate selection, writing requirement to satisfy the Gordon interpersonal relationships, sexual adjust- SPC 2300 Rule. A grade of “C” or higher must be at- ment, finance management, child rearing, Introduction to Interpersonal tained. 45 class hours and family problems may be covered in the Communications 3 cr. course. This course includes a 4,000-word This course provides an introduction to study SYG 2000 of interpersonal communication, emphasizing Introduction to Sociology 3 cr. writing requirement to satisfy the Gordon skill in identifying and choosing the approach The study of human behavior as a product Rule. A grade of “C” or higher must be at- that is most appropriate and effective in a given of group membership and social interaction. tained. 45 class hours Basic concepts include: culture, social orga- communication situation. Emphasis on interpersonal relationships, language, nonverbal nization, social change, social control, social Spanish power, power, social movements, role and communication. 45 class hours. status, crowd behavior, race and ethnic rela- SPN 1120 SPC 2600 tions, community, population, social class, Beginning Spanish I 4 cr. Introduction to Public and social mobility. This course includes a This course will introduce beginning stu- Speaking 3 cr. 4,000-word writing requirement to satisfy dents in Spanish to the four communication This course provides practice in the prepa- the Gordon Rule. A grade of “C” or higher skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writ- ration and delivery of various professional must be attained. 45 class hours ing), emphasize the correct usage of grammar, public address forms such as narration, dem- SYG 2000H and sensitize students to the cultural contri- onstration, inquiry, reporting, evocation, and Introduction to Sociology - butions of the countries in which Spanish is oral interpretation. Listening and analytic Honors 3 cr. spoken. 60 class hours skills will be stressed through student apprais- Prerequisite: Acceptance into PHCC’s Hon- als of both professional and class speeches, SPN 1121 including those audio and video taped. If ors Program or permission of instructor. This Beginning Spanish II 4 cr. course deals with human behavior as a prod- used to meet the requirements of the AA Prerequisite: SPN 1120 or consent of instruc- uct of group membership and social Degree, a grade of “C” or higher must be tor. This course will reinforce, expand, and interaction with the goals of familiarizing the attained. 45 class hours review the basic skills previously acquired; student with the vocabulary and methodol- develop increased listening, speaking, read- SPC 2600H ogy of the discipline of sociology and ing, and writing skills; and extend knowledge Introduction to Public Speaking - enabling the student to better understand of grammar and the awareness of culture. Honors 3 cr. society. Topics of study include group struc- Content will include more advanced lan- Prerequisite: Acceptance into PHCC’s Hon- ture, social institutions, socialization, culture, guage structures and idiomatic expressions, ors Program or permission of instructor. This COURSE deviance, collective behavior, age and gen- with a practical emphasis on vocabulary and course provides practice in the preparation DESCRIPTIONS der roles, racial and ethnic issues, and social conversational skills. 60 class hours and delivery of various forms of public ad- change. This course includes a 4,000 word dress, emphasizing the skills in informative writing requirement. A grade of “C” or SPN 2200 and persuasive speaking required by aca- higher must be earned. If used to fulfill the Intermediate Spanish I 4 cr. demic, community, and career pursuits in a requirements of the Honors Program, a grade Prerequisite: SPN 1121, two years of high society. Listening and critical thinking will of “B” or higher must be earned. Credit can- school Spanish, or the equivalent. The con- be stressed through student evaluations of not be earned for both SYG 2000 and SYG tent will include, but not be limited to, more both professional and class speeches for the 2000H. 45 class hours advanced language structures and idiomatic application of sound argumentation and ef- expressions, with emphasis on conversational fective delivery. If used to meet the SYG 2010 skills. There should be additional growth in requirements of the AA degree, a grade “C” Social Problems 3 cr. vocabulary for practical purposes, including or higher must be earned. If used to fulfill American society is viewed as a social system writing. Reading selections will be varied. 60 the requirements of the Honors Program, a whose ideology and values produce condi- class hours grade of “B” or higher must be earned. Credit tions defined by its members as social cannot be earned for both SPC 2600 and problems. Emphasis is given to the nature SPC 2600H. 45 class hours and cause of, and solutions to, these problems. This course includes a 4,000-word 2004–2005 Course Descriptions 151 Technical Credit Courses

Applied Welding Technologies PMT 0134 of welding pipe using the gas tungsten arc MIG Welding 3 tech. cr. (TIG) process. Fabrication and welding of PMT 0106 Prerequisite: PMT 0130 or consent of in- schedule 40 and 80 pipe in the 1, 2, 5 and 6 Introduction and structor. This course includes MIG welding G positions are stressed. Lab fee required. Oxyacetylene Welding 3 tech. cr. of open butt joints welding in the flat angu- 90 hours of instruction This introductory course covers the safe use lar, vertical, and horizontal overhead of equipment and tools. Students learn to positions. Stainless and aluminum welding PMT 0173 identify metals as well as perform oxyacety- are also stressed in this course. Lab fee re- Gas Metal Arc Pipe lene welding and torch cutting. Students are quired. 90 hours of instruction Welding 3 tech. cr. Prerequisite: PMT 0134 or consent of instruc- also required to use a computer for research PMT 0135 tor. This course emphasizes principles of in the development of a written project. This Advanced Shielded Metal Arc welding pipe using the gas metal arc (MIG) project is presented orally. Lab fee required. Welding 3 tech. cr. process. Fabrication and welding of pipe in 90 hours of instruction Prerequisite: PMT 0121 or consent of instruc- the l, 2, 5 and 6 G positions are stressed. Lab PMT 0112 tor. A continuation of PMT 0121. An advanced fee required. 90 hours of instruction Advanced Specialty course in welding principles of SMAW. Lab fee Oxyacetylene Welding 3 tech. cr. required. 90 hours of instruction Prerequisite: PMT 0106 or consent of in- PMT 0138 Business - Technical Courses structor. A continuation of oxyacetylene Specialty TIG 2.84 tech. cr. welding, specializing in the techniques of CTS 0050 Prerequisite: PMT 0131 or consent of in- mild steel pipe welding and the art of braz- Introduction to Microcomputer structor. This course specializes in the ing and silver soldering. Lab fee required. 90 Applications 3 tech. cr. principles of TIG welding non-ferrous met- hours of instruction Prerequisites: OTA 0101 or consent of the als. Sketches, drawings, blueprints, and math instructor. This course introduces the stu- PMT 0121 competencies are included. Lab fee required. dent to basic computer and word processing Shielded Metal Arc 85 hours of instruction concepts commonly used in health care set- Welding 2.33 tech. cr. PMT 0145 tings. Topics include file management, This course emphasizes principles in those types GMAW Flux Core Arc system back-up, equipment maintenance, of welding that require the use of shielded metal Welding 3.33 tech. cr. diskette format and care, and DOS com- arc welding (SMAW). A beginning course in Prerequisite: PMT 0134 or consent of in- mands. In addition, the student may make welding principles for SMAW. Lab fee required structor. This course is an introduction to use of the following software capabilities: text 70 hours of instruction flux core arc welding (MIG) and emphasizes creation and editing, macros, mailing labels, enhancements, spreadsheets, and data base. PMT 0122 the principles involved in the operation of Lab fee required. 90 hours of instruction SMAW High Technology MIG equipment. This course includes flux Skills 3 tech. cr. core arc welding (MIG) of open butt joints OTA 0101 Prerequisite: PMT 0121. This course in- in the horizontal, vertical and overhead po- Keyboarding I 2 tech. cr. cludes shielded metal arc welding of open sitions. Lab fee required. 100 hours of This course is designed to teach basic key- butt joints welded in the flat angular, verti- instruction boarding/typewriting skills on the computer cal, and horizontal overhead positions. The PMT 0164 using word-processing software applications. art of pipe welding is stressed. Lab fee re- Fabrication of Metal Products Using It includes instruction of the alphabetic and quired. 90 hours of instruction SMAW 2.33 tech. cr. numeric keys. Proper technique will be em- DESCRIPTIONS

phasized. Lab fee required. 60 hours of COURSE PMT 0130 Prerequisite: PMT 0135 or consent of instruc- instruction Introduction to MIG 1.17 tech. cr. tor. Fabrication of tubing systems and metal This course is an introduction to metallic framing is emphasized. Sketches, drawings, OTA 0611 inert gas welding (MIG). The course empha- and blueprints are included. Math competen- Keyboarding II 2 tech. cr. sizes the principles involved in the operation cies are used extensively in this course. Lab Prerequisite: OTA 0101 or consent of in- of MIG equipment. Lab fee required. 35 fee required. 70 hours of instruction structor. This course is a continuation of the hours of instruction PMT 0165 touch system of typewriting and of basic and production skill building with an emphasis PMT 0131 SMAW Pipe Welding 3 tech. cr. on professionalism. This course emphasizes TIG Welding 3 tech. cr. Prerequisite: PMT 0164 or consent of instruc- typing speed and accuracy in typing using An introduction to Tungsten Inert Gas Weld- tor. This course emphasizes principles of computer-based software applications. Lab ing (TIG). The course emphasizes the welding pipe using the shielded metal arc fee required. 60 hours of instruction principles involved in the operating of TIG (SMAW) process. Fabrication and welding of equipment. A beginning course in welding pipe in the l, 2, 5 and 6 G positions are stressed. SLS 0341 principles of TIG. Lab fee required. 90 hours Lab fee required. 90 hours of instruction Essentials of Health Care of instruction PMT 0171 Success 2 tech. cr. Gas Tungsten Arc Pipe This course is designed to teach communi- Welding 3 tech. cr. cation and career enhancement skills as Prerequisite: PMT 0138 or consent of in- applied to healthcare settings. Topics include structor. This course emphasizes principles reading comprehension, listening skills, ver- www.phcc.edu Course Descriptions 152 bal and nonverbal communication, presen- laxing). Instruction in analyzing the hair, pedicuring; nail structures; nail irregularities tation skills, proper punctuation, grammar selection of appropriate solutions, and imple- and diseases; artificial and sculptured nails and spelling, math symbols, and using refer- ments is provided. Lab experiences are and extensions; manicuring and pedicuring; ence materials as practiced in the healthcare included in this course. Lab fee required 150 manipulation of the hands and feet; and field. The healthcare job search process will hours of instruction Florida Cosmetology law and rules. Lab fee also be addressed. 60 hours of instruction and professional liability insurance fee re- COS 0700 quired. 240 hours of instruction Hair Coloring 5 tech. cr. Cosmetology Prerequisite: COS 0644. This course is de- CSP 0921 signed to provide instruction in school, Cosmetology Review - COS 0070 classroom, and laboratory safety rules and Facial Specialist 9 tech. cr. Employability Skills/ procedures. The student will also have an This course will provide instruction on the State Board and Florida opportunity to develop competencies in all safety and disinfecting measures relative to Cosmetology Law 5 tech. cr. types of hair coloring and bleaching. This facials; a study of the skin and its structure, Prerequisite: COS 0870. This course is de- instruction includes the use of math skills, functions, and abnormalities; the basic mas- signed to provide the student with analysis of hair and scalp, and selection of sage movements in performing a facial; how instruction on professional development correct supplies and equipment. Lab experi- to select appropriate cosmetics, and the tech- (employability skills), and also with an over- ences are included in this course. Lab fee niques used in applying make-up; how to view of competencies and the process required. 150 hours of instruction apply false eyelashes; how to tint lashes and required by the Florida State Board of Cos- COS 0870 brows; and Florida Cosmetology law and metology for licensure and license renewal. Skin Care/ rules. Lab fee and professional liability in- This instruction includes composing writ- Entrepreneurship 5 tech. cr. surance fee required. 270 hours of instruction ten reports, giving oral reports, computer Prerequisite: CSP 0006. This course is de- skills, and the study of cosmetology law, signed to provide instruction in school, rules, and regulations. Lab experiences are classroom, and laboratory safety rules and Dental Assisting included in this course. Lab fee required. 150 procedures. This course is designed to pro- hours of instruction vide the student with an opportunity to DEA 0740 Introduction to Dental COS 0301 develop competencies in facials and makeup. This instruction includes selection of sup- Assisting 1 tech. cr. Hair Shaping 5 tech. cr. Prerequisite: Admission to Dental Assisting Prerequisite: COS 0590. This course is de- plies and equipment, sanitation procedures, and performing designated procedures. The Program. This is course designed to introduce signed to provide instruction in hairshaping the role and function of the dental assistant and in the selection of proper hair cutting student will briefly review entrepreneurship competency and computer skills. Lab expe- as a member of the health care delivery team. implements and proper style selection. Lab Topics include the history and development experiences are included in this course. Lab riences are included in this course. Lab fee required. 150 hours of instruction of dentistry; legal and ethical responsibilities; fee required. 150 hours of instruction communication and interpersonal relation- COS 0400 COS 0920 ships; and concepts of wellness and disease. Hairstyling 5 tech. cr. Cosmetology Review 1 tech. cr. Basic concepts of infection control are also Prerequisite: COS 0301. This course is de- Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. This included. 30 class hours signed to provide instruction in hairstyling, course is designed for the student who needs additional hours as required by the State DEA 0741 preparation and principles of design, and fit- Anatomy and Physiology ting of wigs and hair pieces. Lab experiences Board of Cosmetology or for the student who needs additional preparation for the State for Dental Assistants 2 tech. cr. are included in this course. Lab fee required. Prerequisite: Admission to the Dental Assist- 150 hours of instruction Board examination. It is recommended for the licensed cosmetologist who desires to ing Program. This course introduces the COS 0590 update knowledge and skills. (May be taken dental assisting student to basic concepts of Laboratory Practices, Hair, for credit up to five times.) Lab fee required. human anatomy and physiology, including and Scalp Care 5 tech. cr. 30 hours of instruction structures of the oral cavity. Topics include This course is designed to provide instruc- primary and permanent dentition; nomen-

COURSE tion in safety and sanitation rules/procedures CSP 0006 clature and tooth morphology; embryology DESCRIPTIONS applicable to the classroom and laboratory Nail Care 5 tech. cr. and histology of the oral cavity; and an in- environment. A component is included Prerequisite: COS 0700 or consent of introduction to oral disease. 60 class hours structor. This course is designed to provide about Human Immunodeficiency Virus DEA 0743 the student with instruction in performing (HIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Preventive Dentistry for (AIDS). The course provides instruction in manicures, pedicures, artificial nails, and nail Dental Assistants 1 tech. cr. wraps. Lab experiences are included in this hair shampooing and scalp treatments. Lab Prerequisites: DEA 0740 and DEA 0741. This course. Lab fee required. 150 hours of in- experiences are included in this course. Lab course is designed to introduce the dental as- fee and professional liability insurance fee struction sisting student to the theories and mechanisms required. 150 hours of instruction CSP 0920 of preventative dentistry. Content specific to COS 0644 Cosmetology Review - the role of nutrition in oral health, patient Permanent Waving/ Manicuring, Pedicuring/Nail education, disease processes and disease pre- Restructuring 5 tech. cr. Extension Specialist 8 tech. cr. vention is included. 30 class hours Prerequisite: COS 0400. This course is de- Pre or corequisite: NCH 0001. This course signed to provide instruction in permanent will provide instruction on safety and sani- waving and chemical hair restructuring (re- tary measures relative to manicuring and 2004–2005 Course Descriptions 153 DEA 0744C munity dental offices and clinics under the Fire Fighter Dental Materials for Dental supervision of faculty and dentists. Experi- Assistants 1 tech. cr. ences include chairside assisting, dental office FFP 0010 Prerequisite: Admission to Dental Assisting reception, radiography, client instruction, Fire Fighter I 7.5 tech. cr. Program. This course provides knowledge of and campus seminars. The full range of of- Prerequisite: A mandatory academy orienta- composition, properties, reactions, clinical fice assisting duties is experienced. Student tion, passing of the physical agility test, significance and application of materials achievement is graded as “Pass/Fail.” 120 completion and approval of all Bureau of Fire commonly used in dentistry. Hands-on ex- clinical hours. Laboratory fee required. Proof Standards and Training paperwork, and perience with equipment and materials will of professional liability insurance required. completion and approval of all college pa- be provided in the campus laboratory. Labo- perwork. This course meets all guidelines and ratory fee required. 10 class hours and 20 DEA 0754L regulations of the Department of Insurance, lab hours Clinical Externship II for Florida State Statutes, and Bureau of Fire Dental Assisting 5 tech. cr. Standards and Training. The 225 hour pro- Prerequisites: DEA 0753L and DEA 0750C. DEA 0746 gram covers science of fire, breathing This course is a continuation of DEA 0753L. Management of Dental Office apparatus, ladders, hose, nozzles, portable Experiences in dental offices will provide an Emergencies 1 tech. cr. extinguishers, personal protective equip- Prerequisite: Admission to Dental Assisting opportunity to improve communication skills ment, ropes and knots, fire control, fire Program. This course prepares the dental as- and to increase manual dexterity, speed and streams, water supply, automatic sprinkler sisting student to recognize and manage efficiency. The full range of office assisting systems, forcible entry, building search and medical emergencies in the dental office. The duties is experienced. Student achievement is victim removal, ventilation, building con- basic pharmacology of drugs commonly used graded as “Pass/Fail.” Laboratory fee required. struction, prevention and public education, in dentistry will be included. 30 class hours Proof of professional liability insurance re- safety, alarms and communications, imple- quired. 150 clinical hours DEA 0747 menting an incident command system/IMS, Dental Office Management for DEA 0755C and controlled burns. The program also in- Dental Assistants 1 tech. cr. Dental Radiography for cludes First Responder and awareness level Prerequisites: DEA 0740 and DEA 0751C. Dental Assistants 2 tech. cr. of hazardous materials training. Upon suc- This course includes the elements of efficient Prerequisite: DEA 0741. This course covers cessful completion of this course, the student office management, scheduling, personnel the fundamentals of x-ray production; com- is able to sit for the Bureau of Fire Standards interactions, recall systems, insurance forms ponents of the x-ray machine; radiation and Training Competency Exam in order to and procedures, resume and letter writing. safety; film positioning; darkroom proce- receive a Certificate as a Fire Fighter I, if so The uses of computers in the dental office dures and technical factors. The laboratory desired. 225 hours of instruction. will also be covered. 30 class hours component gives the student an opportunity FFP 0020 to develop proficiency in exposing diagnos- DEA 0750C Fire Fighter II/Minimum tically acceptable x-rays. Lab fee required. 15 Standards 7.5 tech. cr. Expanded Functions I for class hours and 45 lab hours Dental Assistants 1 tech cr. Prerequisite: A mandatory academy orienta- Prerequisites: DEA 0751C and DEA 0755C. DEA 0757C tion, passing of the physical agility test, The two expanded function courses are de- Expanded Functions II for successful completion of FFI with PHCC signed to provide the dental assisting student Dental Assistants 1 tech cr. and/or Certificate of Competency of FFI with the knowledge and skills needed to sat- Prerequisites: DEA 0750C and DEA 0753L. from the Bureau of Fire Standards and Train- isfy requirements for certification in A continuation of DEA 0750C. Topics ining, completion and approval of all Bureau expanded functions as defined in the Florida clude cavity liners, cement bases, suture of Fire Standards and Training paperwork, State Dental Practice Act. Topics in the first removal, gingival retraction, enamel sealants and completion and approval of all college course include the dental dam, matrix and and bleaching techniques. Lab fee required. paperwork. This course meets all guidelines wedge and coronal polish. Lab fee required. 10 lab hours and 20 clinical hours. Proof of and regulations of the Department of Insur- 10 lab hours and 20 clinical hours. Proof of professional liability insurance required. ance, Florida State Statutes, and Bureau of DESCRIPTIONS professional liability insurance required. Fire Standards and Training. The 225 hour COURSE DEA 0758C program is designed for career fire fighters DEA 0751C Preclinical Procedures for who want to be state certified. The program Clinical Procedures for Dental Assisting 2 tech. cr. covers personal protective equipment, ropes Dental Assisting 2 tech. cr. Prerequisite: Admission to Dental Assisting & knots, ladders, hose, foam fire streams, fire Prerequisite: DEA 0758C. Corequisite: DEA Program. Corequisites: DEA 0740. This control, automatic sprinkler systems, forc- 0755C. This course provides a structured, course introduces the dental assisting student ible entry, rescue/extrication, building search supervised, introductory chairside assisting to clinical skills and procedures. Topics in- and victim removal, ventilation, loss control, experience in the PHCC Dental Clinic and clude and introduction to chairside assisting; building construction, prevention and pub- in dental offices in the community. Labora- patient assessment and data recording; safety lic education, cause and determination, tory fee required. Proof of professional and security procedures; and instruments and alarms and communications, implementing liability insurance required. 15 class hours, equipment used in the dental office. Prin- an incident management system, physical 35 laboratory hours, and 10 clinical hours ciples of infection control and sterilization fitness, controlled burns, operations level of are included. Proof of professional liability hazardous materials. Upon successful DEA 0753L completion of this course, the student is able Clinical Externship I for insurance required. 30 class hours and 30 clinical hours to sit for the state certification test adminis- Dental Assisting 4 tech. cr. tered by the Bureau of Fire Standards and Prerequisite: DEA 0751C. Corequisite: DEA Training on site. 225 hours of instruction 0747 and DEA 0750C. This course provides the student with practical experience in com- www.phcc.edu Course Descriptions 154 Health Unit Coordinator HSC 0003 Law Enforcement Fundamentals of Allied Health CVT 0507 Occupations 2 tech. cr. Note: Courses for Law Enforcement Aux- Basic Arrhythmias 2 tech. cr. This course introduces the student to skills iliary Officer, Law Enforcement Basic Corequisite: HCP 0604 or HSC 0530 or and procedures common to allied health oc- Recruit, and Correctional Officer are consent of instructor. This course will intro- cupations, including basic first aid and listed under this heading. duce a systematic approach to the emergency care, safety, security, proper body interpretation of basic electrocardiogram mechanics, vital signs, wellness, disease con- CJD 0001 (EKG) dysrhythmias. Basic anatomy and trol, blood borne pathogens. 60 hours of Auxiliary Law physiology of the cardiovascular system, in- instruction and Procedures 1.8 tech. cr. cluding autonomic innervation, the This course will cover the auxiliary officer’s conduction system, and depolarization of the HSC 0530 responsibility in patrolling and protecting the cardiac cell will be discussed. 60 hours of Medical Language I 2 tech. cr. community. The basic components of law This course is directed toward the learning instruction are studied with emphasis given to evidence of medical terminology needs for medical procedures and the elements of various HIM 0050 personnel or others interested in related crimes. 54 hours of instruction Health Unit Coordinator medical fields. The learning of the medical Clinical 1.33 tech. cr. language is organized according to body sys- CJD 0103 Prerequisite: Successful completion of all tems including basic word structure, terms Auxiliary Law Enforcement other courses required in the program or pertaining to the body, suffixes and prefixes. Medical First consent of the instructor and a completed The following body systems are discussed: Responder 1.60 tech. cr. Physical Examination Report (SAR-40-A), cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, nervous, The Department of Transportation’s (DOT) a valid CPR card and an approved 4-hour and musculoskeletal. 60 hours of instruction first responder techniques needed in emer- AIDS seminar. This course provides the gency medical situations are taught. The health unit coordinator student clinical ex- HSC 0534 major types of communicable diseases among periences in a hospital health unit. Student Medical Language II 2 tech. cr. adults, signs and symptoms of each disease, Prerequisite: HSC 0530. This course is a achievement in this course is graded as “Pass/ and the methods of transmission are taught. continuation of HSC 0530 and includes Fail.” Professional liability insurance re- 48 hours of instruction genitourinary systems, blood and lymphatic quired. 40 hours of clinical instruction systems, integumentary, sense organs, the CJD 0104 HIM 0055 endocrine system, radiology, nuclear medi- Defensive Tactics for Auxiliary Health Unit cine, and pharmacology. 60 hours of Officers 3.53 tech. cr. Management 1.34 tech. cr. instruction This course introduces the auxiliary officer Prerequisite HSC 0530. This course intro- to the techniques used for an officer’s per- duces the student to the work practices and HSC 0641 sonal safety and those necessary to subdue, clerical duties required in a hospital health Legal and Ethical Aspects search, and transport resisting individuals. unit. Patient admission, transfers, and dis- in Health Care 2 tech. cr. The use of restraining devices, impact weap- This course introduces the student to legal charge procedures; coordinating medications ons, and pressure points is covered. Lab fee and ethical aspects of health care delivery for administration by other hospital person- required. 106 hours of instruction systems. Employees’ roles and responsibili- nel and maintenance of patients’ records will ties and patients’ rights within the system will CJD 0254 be presented. 40 hours of instruction be discussed. The student will also evaluate Criminal Justice Medical First ethical issues as they relate to the health care Responder 1.60 tech. cr. field. 60 hours of instruction The Department of Transportation’s first re- Health - Technical sponder techniques needed in emergency HIM 0440 medical situations are taught. The major HIM 0430 Pharmacology for Health Care types of communicable diseases among Fundamentals of Disease 2 tech. cr. Professionals 2 tech. cr. adults, signs and symptoms of each disease, Prerequisite: HSC 0530. This course empha- Prerequisite: HSC 0534. This course is de- and the methods of transmission are dis- sizes general principles, classifications, causes, signed for students who will not be cussed. The Local Disaster Preparedness Plan COURSE and treatments of disease processes. The course administering medications, but need general will also be addressed in lecture and simula- DESCRIPTIONS will be presented as a system approach to the knowledge of classifications, common usages, tion. Lab fee required. 48 hours of study of disease. 60 hours of instruction and dosages of medications commonly pre- instruction HIM 0450 scribed for patients. This is an introductory CJD 0704 Fundamentals of Body course including principles of pharmacology, Criminal Justice Defensive Structures and Functions 2 tech. cr. drug action, and therapy. Correct spelling Tactics 3.53 tech. cr. Prerequisite: HSC 0534. This course is de- and format as well as fundamental math- The techniques used for an officer’s personal signed to provide the allied health student ematical skills required for drug calculation safety and those necessary to subdue, search, with a fundamental understanding of the are emphasized. 60 hours of instruction and then transport resisting individuals are human body structures and function. The included. The use of restraining devices, major topics include the basic body systems. impact weapons, and pressure points are cov- 60 hours of instruction ered. Objectives are addressed as specified by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission. Physical fitness training will include running and calisthenics. Lab fee required. 106 hours of instruction

2004–2005 Course Descriptions 155 CJD 0705 CJD 0734 Court procedure and testimony are examined, Criminal Justice Law Enforcement and civil and criminal liability of officers are Weapons 2.13 tech. cr. Investigations 2.13 tech. cr. studied. Objectives are addressed as specified Instruction is provided in the use of officer The course addresses the investigation of by the Criminal Justice Standards and Train- firearms, including handguns and shotguns. various crimes, including property crimes, ing Commission. 46 hours of instruction Safety procedures and ammunition are cov- person crimes, narcotics offenses, vice, orga- ered in lecture format. Instruction regarding nized crime, terrorist activity, bombing CJD 0761 the use of chemical agents, with practical incidents, and death investigations. Tech- Law Enforcement exercises, is included. Objectives are ad- niques are developed from the initial Legal II 1.6 tech. cr. dressed as specified by the Criminal Justice observation methods through the processing This course provides an introduction to con- Standards and Training Commission. Lab fee of the crime scene and case preparation. stitutional law and its application to the required. 64 hours of instruction Florida’s computer network is studied as an public and to law enforcement officers. Law, information source. Objectives are addressed including evidence procedures, arrest law, CJD 0723 as specified by the Criminal Justice Standards search and seizure, and various statutory laws Law Enforcement Vehicle and Training Commission. 64 hours of in- common to police and correctional officers, Operations 1.07 tech. cr. struction is studied. Emphasis is given to elements of Valid Florida driver’s license. The compo- various crimes. Various civil law applications nents of the police driving environment are CJD 0741 are included also. Objectives are addressed explored, and practical exercises on the driv- Criminal Justice Emergency as specified by the Criminal Justice Standards ing range are conducted. Objectives are Preparedness .87 tech. cr. and Training Commission. 48 hours of in- addressed as specified by the Criminal Jus- Skills needed for riot and disturbance construction tice Standards and Training Commission. trol and firefighting are studied and Lab fee required. 32 hours of instruction practiced. Methods of riot prevention, the CJD 0762 handling of unusual occurrences, what to do Law Enforcement CJD 0730 if taken hostage, and emergency procedures Communications 1.87 tech. cr. Law Enforcement are discussed. Objectives are addressed as The report writing process is emphasized and Legal III 1.07 tech. cr. specified by the Criminal Justice Standards includes: the interview, statement taking, Various criminal laws and their elements are and Training Commission. 26 hours of in- note-taking, and demonstrating through studied, with emphasis placed upon those struction practical exercise. The difference between laws specific to police application. Traffic and interviewing and interrogation is explored. driver’s license laws are included. Legal con- CJD 0750 Interpersonal communication skills are cov- siderations of officer vehicle operation are Criminal Justice Interpersonal ered along with radio and telephone also explored. Objectives are addressed as Skills II 1.67 tech. cr. procedures. Objectives are addressed as speci- specified by the Criminal Justice Standards The interpersonal skills needed by officers fied by the Criminal Justice Standards and and Training Commission. 32 hours of in- to understand the incarcerated society are Train Commission. 56 hours of instruction struction explored, with emphasis upon supervision methods. Inmate adjustment and the vari- CJD 0763 CJD 0731 ous segments of the society are studied. Law Enforcement Law Enforcement Homosexuality, female inmates, deception Interpersonal Skills I 2.2 tech. cr. Patrol 2.13 tech. cr. and manipulation by inmates, and institu- Community relations techniques and cour- This course addresses the daily skills and tional criminalities are discussed. Objectives tesy are addressed, with emphasis given to techniques needed by officers to perform are addressed as specified by the Criminal crime prevention. The needs of various patrol tactics and respond to different types Justice Standards and Training Commission. groups within society are addressed, includ- of calls. Methods of approach to various 50 hours of instruction ing: juveniles, the elderly, ethnic and cultural high-risk situations are explored, with prac- groups, the mentally ill and retarded, the tical exercises included. Unusual occurrence CJD 0752 physically handicapped, and substance abus- events, including fire fighting and crowd Correctional ers. Intervention techniques for various DESCRIPTIONS control, are included. Objectives are ad- Operations 2.13 tech. cr. situations, including: suicide, domestic vio- COURSE dressed as specified by the Criminal Justice The operation of correctional facilities is lence, and other crises are studied. Practical Standards and Training Commission. 64 studied, including the intake of new inmates, exercises are included. Stress recognition and hours of instruction aspects of their daily care, institutional pro- reduction are included also. Objectives are cedures, and techniques utilized by officers addressed as specified by the Criminal Jus- CJD 0732 to perform daily tasks. Mathematical calcu- tice Standards and Training Commission. Law Enforcement lations will also be taught as they pertain to Employability skills for the Criminal Justice Traffic 1.53 tech. cr. inmate populations. Objectives are addressed System will also be explored. 66 hours of The course stresses traffic enforcement and as specified by the Criminal Justice Standards instruction control, including DUI offenses and enforce- and Training Commission. 64 hours of in- ment. Math calculations as they pertain to struction CJD 0770 traffic accident investigation will be performed. Corrections Legal I 1.53 tech. cr. Traffic accident investigation, scene manage- CJD 0760 This course provides an introductory over- ment, and reporting procedures are studied also. Law Enforcement view of the criminal justice system. The Objectives are addressed as specified by the Legal I 1.53 tech. cr. foundation and basic components of law are Criminal Justice Standards and Training Com- Prerequisite: Admission to the program. This studied, with specific focus on officer appli- mission. 46 hours of instruction course provides an introductory overview of cation. Court procedure and testimony are the Criminal Justice system. The foundation examined and civil and criminal liability of and basic components of law are studied, officers are studied. Specific topics for cor- with specific focus on officer application. rectional officers include history and www.phcc.edu Course Descriptions 156 philosophy of corrections and inmate rights This course provides job-related training at HIM 0280 and responsibilities. Objectives are addressed the entry level to candidates seeking certifi- Coding for Medical as specified by the Criminal Justice Standards cation for law enforcement positions who Records I 4.5 tech. cr. and Training Commission. 46 hours of in- have already completed the Corrections Ba- Prerequisite: HSC 0534 This course intro- struction sic Recruit Program. The curriculum is duces the history of medical coding and prescribed by the Florida Department of Law coding principles and presents an overview CJD 0771 Enforcement, Criminal Justice Standards and of procedures using the Physician’s Current Corrections Legal II .73 tech cr. Training Commission in accordance with Procedure Terminology (CPT) coding no- This course provides an introduction to con- Florida statutes. 48 hours of instruction menclature and the International stitutional law and its application to the Classification of Diseases, 9th edition, Clini- public and officers. Law, including evidence CJD 0796 cal Modification (ICD-9-CM) statistical procedures, arrest law, search and seizure, and Legal Summary for Probation classification system used in physicians’ of- various statutory laws that are common to and Parole 2 tech. cr. fices, hospitals and other medical facilities. correctional officers, is studied. Emphasis is Prerequisite: The student must have com- Lab fee required. 135 hours of instruction given to elements of various crimes. Objec- pleted the Correctional Probation Academy. tives are addressed as specified by the This course provides job-related training at HIM 0281 Criminal Justice Standards and Training the entry level to candidates seeking certifi- Coding for Medical Commission. 22 hours of instruction cation for law enforcement positions who Records II 4.5 tech. cr. have already completed the Correctional Pro- Prerequisite: HIM 0280, a valid CPR card, CJD 0772 bation Academy. The curriculum is and an approved four-hour AIDS seminar. Corrections prescribed by the Florida Department of Law This course is a continuation of the study of Communications 1.4 tech. cr. Enforcement, Criminal Justice Standards and medical coding and coding principles and Oral and written skills are emphasized and Training Commission in accordance with procedures using the Physicians’ Current includes: note taking, statement taking and Florida statutes. 60 hours of instruction Procedure Terminology (CPT) coding no- report writing through practical exercise. menclature and the International Radio procedures and basic computer appli- CJD 0797 Classification of Diseases, 9th edition Clini- cations are included in this course. Objectives Communication and Interpersonal cal Modification (ICD-9-CM) statistical are addressed as specified by the Criminal Skills for Probation classification system as used in physicians’ Justice Standards and Training Commission. and Parole 2 tech. cr. offices, hospitals, and other medical facili- 42 hours of instruction This course provides job-related training at ties. Emphasis will be on the application of the entry level to candidates seeking certifi- coding skills and may include visits to local CJD 0773 cation for law enforcement positions who Corrections Interpersonal coding offices. Lab fee required. 135 hours have already completed the Correctional Pro- of instruction Skills I 2.07 tech. cr. bation Academy. The curriculum is The importance of courtesy as it pertains to prescribed by the Florida Department of Law correctional officers performing daily activi- Enforcement, Criminal Justice Standards and Medical Record Transcribing ties is addressed. The needs of mentally Training Commission in accordance with disordered persons, retarded persons and Florida statutes. 60 hours of instruction handicapped persons are recognized. Inter- HIM 0031 vention techniques for suicide and other CJT 0801 Medical Record crisis situations are studied. Stress recogni- Security/Basic “D” 1.5 tech. cr. Transcription I 4 tech. cr. tion and reduction strategies are also This course will allow the participants to Prerequisites: OTA 0101 or equivalent or included. Objectives are address as specified meet the requirements of the Florida Depart- consent of instructor and HSC 0534. This by the Criminal Justice Standards and Train- ment of State Division of Licensing to course is designed to introduce medical ing Commission. Employability skills for the become a Class “D” Security Officer. 45 record transcribing techniques and proce- Criminal Justice System will also be ad- hours of instruction dures. Topics include medical reports, dressed. 62 hours of instruction medical correspondence, case histories, physicians’ notes, discharge summaries, and CJD 0780 Medical Coder specific rules for medical transcription. Lab Legal Summary for Law fee required. 120 hours of instruction COURSE Enforcement .54 tech. cr. Note: Courses with an “HSC” prefix can DESCRIPTIONS Prerequisite: Law Enforcement Basic Acad- HIM 0032 be found under the “Health - Technical” Medical Record emy. This course provides job-related heading in this catalog section. training at the entry level to candidates seek- Transcription II 4 tech. cr. ing recertification for Correctional Officer HIM 0002 Prerequisite: HIM 0031, a valid CPR card, positions and who have completed the Law Career Enhancement and an approved four-hour AIDS seminar. Enforcement Basic Academy. The curricu- Health .33 tech. cr. This course is a continuation of the study of lum is prescribed by the FDLE, Criminal Corequisites: HIM 0281, or consent of the medical reports and their components. Justice Standards & Training Commission in instructor. This course is designed to enhance Qualitative and quantitative control stan- accordance with Florida Statutes. 16 hours the student’s knowledge of the work envi- dards, phraseology, and language of various of instruction ronment through the study of field medical specialties will be included. Students employment culminating with a job shad- will progress from beginning to intermedi- CJD 0781 owing experience in a medical facility. ate transcription, and the transition from Legal Summary Student achievement in this course is based student to professional is emphasized. Lab for Corrections 1.6 tech. cr. on “Pass/Fail.” 10 hours of instruction fee required. 120 hours of instruction Prerequisites: The student must have completed the Correction Basic Recruit Program.

2004–2005 Course Descriptions 157 HIM 0033 Nursing Assistant Phlebotomy Medical Record Transcription III 6 tech. cr. Note: Students, who successfully complete HCP 0731 Prerequisite: HIM 0032, a valid CPR card, this program, are eligible to take the State Phlebotomy Theory 1.5 tech. cr. and a current approved four-hour AIDS of Florida Certified Nursing Assistant This course is designed to teach the theory seminar. This course is a continuation of (CNA) exam. After passing the written of phlebotomy techniques by venipuncture study of the types of medical reports and their and skills portion of the state exam, they and skin puncture. The major topics include components. Qualitative and quantitative will be issued a Florida Nursing Assis- basic anatomy and physiology of the circu- control standards, phraseology, and language tant certificate and can enter the latory system; selection of the tube type for of various medical specialties will be in- workforce as a CNA. This program does various blood tests; possible interfering sub- cluded. Students will progress from not meet the minimum requirements for stances; hospital hierarchy; professionalism; intermediate to advanced transcription, and risk factors for hepatitis, AIDS, and sexually the transition from student to professional Federal Financial Aid. Students in this program are not required to take the Test transmitted diseases; infection control guide- is further emphasized. The course includes a lines; and employability skills. 45 hours of 30-hour cooperative learning experience at of Adult Basic Education (TABE). instruction a job site. These hours may differ from sched- HCP 0100 uled class time. Lab fee required. 180 hours Nursing Assistant 2.67 tech. cr. HCP 0741L Practical Aspects of instruction This course will provide the student with of Phlebotomy 2 tech. cr. the knowledge required to work as a Nurs- Prerequisite: MEA 0200. (Medical Secretary/ ing Assistant in a health care facility. Topics Examining Room Assistants. This course is Medical Secretary/Examining include safety and security procedures, emer- designed to teach blood collection by veni- Room Assistant gency procedures, infection control, blood puncture and skill practice. Classroom borne diseases, nutrition, restorative, the bio- practice includes handling, labeling, trans- MEA 0200 logical, psychological and social support of porting and logging-in of specimens as well Examining Room patients with an emphasis on the geriatric as the demonstration of the correct infection Procedures 2 tech. cr. patient. The scientific method and basic control techniques and donor room tech- Prerequisite: HSC 0534. This course is de- math skills to include traditional and metric niques. Lab fee required. 60 hours of signed to provide the Medical Secretary measurements of time, temperature, dis- instruction student with instruction in the clinical pro- tance, capacity, and mass/weight are cedures of a medical office. Emphasis is emphasized. 80 hours of instruction HCP 0750C placed on assisting the physician in patient HCP 0604 Phlebotomy Clinical 2 tech. cr. examination; vital signs; treatment and mi- Prerequisite: HCP 0741L and HCP 0731 nor surgery; lab testing; drug administration; Nursing Assistant Clinical 1.34 tech. cr. (Phlebotomy majors) or HCP 0604 (Patient and phlebotomy techniques. Lab fee re- Care Technician majors), a current CPR card, Prerequisites: A completed Physical Exami- quired. 60 hours of instruction an approved 4-hour AIDS seminar, a com- nation Report (SAR-40-A), a professional pleted Physical Examination Report OTA 0609A liability insurance card, an approved 4-hour (SAR-40-A), and a current professional insur- Medical Office Procedures 3 tech. cr. AIDS seminar, and CPR certification are ance liability card. This course includes 60 Prerequisites: OTA 0101 or consent of in- prerequisites of this course. Students must hours of clinical experience which includes structor, and HSC 0530. This course take one of the following courses: the Ameri- capillary/venipuncture techniques, handling, includes instruction in medical office proce- can Heart Association – “Basic Life Support labeling, transporting and logging in of speci- dures, record keeping, appointment for Health Care Providers” (PHCC course mens as well as the use of correct infection scheduling, telephone skills, and medical fi- NCH 0050), the American Red Cross – control and donor room techniques. nancial record management, patient billing, “Professional Rescuer CPR”, the American and coding procedures for insurance reim- Safety and Health Institute – “CPR for Pro- bursement. Lab fee required. 90 hours of fessionals” or the National Safety Council – DESCRIPTIONS instruction “Professional Rescuer CPR”.. This course will Practical Nursing COURSE provide the student with the skills required OTA 0627 PRN 0001C to work as a Nursing Assistant in a health Medical Secretary Clinical 3 tech. cr. Fundamentals of care facility. Topics include communication Prerequisite: Successful completion of all Nursing/PN 8 tech. cr. skills, legal-ethical responsibilities, providing other courses required in the program or Prerequisite: Admission to Practical Nursing safety, physical comfort, personal care, nu- consent of instructor, a valid CPR card, and Program and current CPR Certification. trition, infection control, and other skills an approved four-hour AIDS seminar. This Corequisites: PRN 0080. This course intro- relevant to nurse assisting. Emphasis is course is designed to provide the Medical duces the student to health care occupations, placed on caring for the adult patient. 40 Secretary student with practice in adminis- nurse assisting and practical nursing. Fun- hours of clinical instruction trative procedures in a medical office. damental concepts such as basic health needs, Emphasis is placed on proficiency in filing, roles of the nurse and basic nursing principles telecommunications, insurance reporting and skills are emphasized. Purchase of a labo- and coding, medical accounting procedures ratory skills kit is required. Lab fee is and record processing. Student achievement required. 85 hours class hours, 45 hours lab in this course is based on “Pass/Fail.” Profes- and 110 hours clinical instruction. Proof of sional liability insurance fee required. 60 professional liability insurance is required. hours of front office and 30 hours of back Computerized testing fee. office clinical instruction www.phcc.edu Course Descriptions 158 PRN 0002C PRN 0120C PRN 0500C Fundamentals of Nursing II/ Maternal-Child Nursing 6.5 tech. cr. Gerontological Nursing 3.5 tech. cr. PN 7 tech. cr. Prerequisite: PRN 0002C. This course is Prerequisite: PRN 0002C and PRN 0030C. Prerequisite: PRN 0001C. Corequisite: PRN designed to provide the practical nursing stu- This course examines the Practical Nurse’s 0030C. Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, nurs- dent with theory and clinical application of role when caring for older adults in long-term ing principles and the Roles of the Nurse concepts specific to the care of obstetrical and care. Cultural diversity, legal/ethical consid- (Provider of Care, Communicator and Mem- pediatric clients. Obstetrical topics include erations, and the communication process are ber of a Profession), are further explored as antepartum, labor and delivery, postpartum examined to provide holistic care to aging the approach to the care of clients with al- and newborn care. Pediatric topics include clients. Interpersonal and communication terations of oxygenation, nutrition and growth and development, health mainte- skills, and critical thinking are employed. hydration, mobility, comfort and safety and nance, and nursing care of children of various This course explores the normal aging pro- security. Legal and ethical issues, cultural age groups. Lab fee required. 80 class, 17 cess with emphasis on promoting, diversity, growth and development, nutrition laboratory and 98 clinical hours. Proof of maintaining and restoring health in older and diet therapy, pharmacologic intervention professional liability insurance fee required. adults. Leadership skills such as delegating and professional adjustments are discussed. Testing fee. to nursing assistants and team reports, plus Lab fee is required. 55 hours class hours, 20 effective communication and time manage- hours lab and 135 hours clinical instruction. PRN 0204C Medical Surgical ment skills are presented. 15 hours classroom Proof of professional liability insurance is Nursing I 8.5 tech cr. and 90 hours clinical instruction. Proof of required. Prerequisites: PRN 0002C and PRN 0030C. professional liability insurance is required. This course is designed to provide the prac- PRN 0030C tical nursing student with additional theory Medication Administration/ and clinical application of nursing care of the Pharmacology 2 tech. cr. adult medical-surgical client. Nursing prin- Prerequisites: PRN 0001C and PRN 0080. ciples are emphasized. Concepts specific to Corequisites: PRN 0002C. This course is the care of clients with disease/disorders of designed to introduce the practical nursing the respiratory, cardiovascular, endocrine, student to basic pharmacological principles neurological, sensory, and cancer are in- and concepts. The content includes medical cluded. 65 hours classroom, 35 hours Lab math, pharmacologic concepts, medication and 155 hours clinical instruction. Proof of administration, and legal and ethical consid- professional liability insurance is required. erations. Additional lab time may be Testing fee. Lab fee required. required. 45 class and 15 laboratory hours. PRN 0205C Medical Surgical PRN 0080 Nursing II 8 tech cr. Body Structure Prerequisites: PRN 0204C. This course is and Function 1.5 tech. cr. designed to provide an intense clinical ap- Prerequisite: Admission to the Practical plication of nursing care of the adult Nursing Program. Corequisite: PRN 0001C. medical-surgical client utilizing nursing prin- This course is designed to introduce the prac- ciples. Emphasis is on organized client care tical nursing student to basic concepts and functions, employability skills and profes- principles of human structures (anatomy) sional issues. Nursing principles are and function (physiology). The emphasis is emphasized. Concepts specific to the care of on the interaction of all body systems. 45 clients with disease/disorders of the immune, class hours. cardiovascular, endocrine, immune, reproductive musculoskeletal, integumentary, digestive, and the urinary systems are included. 60 hours classroom, 25 hours lab and 155 hours clinical instruction. Proof of professional liability insurance is required. Lab

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2004–2005 Faculty, Administrators & Staff 159 Faculty, Administrators and Staff

Adams, Jean M., Professor, Biology, West Baker, Jacquelyn L., Instructor, Nursing Blum, Clifford W., Adjunct Faculty, Law Campus; B.S., Auburn University; M.Ed., (PN) (Evening/Weekend Program), West Enforcement, East Campus Georgia State University; M.S., Univer- Campus; B.S.N., Florida State University; Bogart, Francine T., Adjunct Faculty, sity of South Florida M.S.N., University of Phoenix Education, North Campus; A.A., Central Adams, Kim C., Adjunct Faculty, Biologi- Baker, Joyce, Professor, Information Tech- Florida Community College; B.A., Uni- cal Science, Dual Enrollment, East Cam- nology Programs, North Campus; B.A., versity of South Florida; M.Ed., Univer- pus; A.A., St. Petersburg Junior College; Eastern Illinois University; M.B.A., Uni- sity of South Florida B.S., University of South Florida; M.A., versity of South Florida Bohart, Kymberly L., Science Lab Coor- University of South Florida Baker, Paul M., Adjunct Faculty, Emer- dinator/Supervisor, East/North Campus; Adams, Michael P., Associate Dean, gency Medical Services, West Campus A.A., Manatee Community College; B.S., Health, Mathematics, & Science; A.A., St. University of Tampa Balloul, Mounir S., Professor, Mathemat- Petersburg Junior College; B.A., Univer- ics, West Campus; B.S., University of Borawski, Beverly L., Assistant Professor sity of South Florida; M.S., Michigan State Houston; M.S., University of Houston of Speech, North Campus; B.A., Western University; Ph.D., University of South Michigan University; M.A., University of Florida Balon, Michelle J., Assistant Dean of Stu- South Florida dent Services/Counselor, West Campus; Aldrich, Scott D., Plant Manager, North B.A., State University of New York at Borgia, Lois M., Adjunct Faculty, Com- Campus Fredonia; M.S., State University of New puter Programming, North Campus; B.S., Allen, Carol A., Professor Emerita, Lan- York at Buffalo; Ed.D., Nova Southeast- Virginia Commonwealth University; guage Arts, North Campus; B.A., West ern University M.S., SUNY at Stony Brook Virginia Wesleyan College; M.A., Wayne Barfield, Arthur D., Adjunct Faculty, Psy- Boslough, Iva D., Assistant Coordinator State University chology, East Campus; B.A., St. Leo Uni- of Student Activities, North Campus; Alleyne, Lizan, Adjunct Faculty, Dual versity; M.A., Austin Peay State University B.A., Regis College; M.S., Portland State Enrollment, Mathematics, North Cam- University Baricko, Stephen A., UBCI Building pus; B.A., City College of New York; M.S., Inspector Bowman, Robert J., Jr., Athletic Direc- Brooklyn College tor/Instructor, West Campus; B.S., Florida Barker, Felisha R., Advisor, Financial Aid, Amburgey, Deborah G., Professor, Lan- Southern College; M.Ed., Rollins College; East Campus; A.A., Pasco-Hernando Com- guage Arts, East Campus; B.A., Univer- Ed.S., University of Southwest Louisiana munity College; B.A., University of Cen- sity of South Florida; M.A., University of tral Florida ; M.Ed., St. Leo University Bowlin, Ann L., Adjunct Faculty, Educa- South Florida tion, East Campus; A.A., Pasco-Hernando Barriger, Julie A., Laboratory Technician, Anderson, Sandra E., Student Records & Community College; B.S., University of Cosmetology, North Campus Admissions Specialist, West Campus; South Florida; M.A., University of South B.A., SUNY College at Fredonia; M.S., Beermann, Michelle D., Assistant Profes- Florida Florida State University sor, Mathematics, West Campus; A.A., Bozeman, Katherine L., Senior Accoun- Pensacola Junior College; B.A., Troy State Arto, Anne M., Coordinator of Profes- tant; A.A., Northwestern Michigan Col- University; M.S., University of West sional Development and Corporate Train- lege; B.A., Saint Leo College Florida ing; B.A., College of Saint Rose Bradley, Twanda E., Program Coordinator, Bell, Carmine J., Professor, Language Arts, Asukile, Imani D., District Coordinator College Reach-Out Program, East Campus; West Campus; B.S., Xavier University; of Equity, College Reach-Out Program; B.S., Nova Southeastern University M.A., John Carroll University; Ph.D., B.A., Morris Brown College; M.P.A., ADMINISTRATORS Clark Atlanta University University of Virginia Brady, Diane L., Adjunct Faculty, College

FACULTY, Prep., Mathematics, North Campus; A.A., & STAFF Austin, Marcia M., Adjunct Faculty, Col- Bellamy, Cynthia L., Executive Adminis- SUNY at Farmingdale: B.S., University of trative Assistant; A.A., Pasco-Hernando lege Prep., Mathematics, North Campus; Tampa B.S., St. Francis College; M.S., Fordham Community College University Brantley, Katherine G., Advisor, West Berghoff, Linda M., Adjunct Faculty, Art, Campus; B.S., Florida State University; North Campus; B.F.A., Temple Univer- Bade, Robert E., Coordinator of Student M.A., University of South Florida Activities; B.A., Eckerd College; M.A., sity; M.F.A., Temple University John F. Kennedy University Braun, Keith, Director of Facilities; Beyer, Hans J., Adjunct Faculty, Math- A.A.B., Lakeland Community College; ematics, West Campus; B.S., Purdue Uni- B.A., University of Phoenix versity; M.S., Purdue University www.phcc.edu Faculty, Administrators & Staff 160 Brice, Jeanine L., Instructor, Nursing Cameron, Kristen S., Associate Professor, Cooksey, Melanie, Associate Director of (ADN), West Campus; A.A., College of Nursing (ADN), North Campus; A.S., Libraries, North Campus; B.A., Florida Southern Maryland; B.S.N., University of Pasco-Hernando Community College; State University; M.L.S., Florida State Maryland; M.S.N., Bowie State University B.S.N., Florida Southern College; M.S., University; M.L.A.; University of South University of South Florida Florida Brick, Peter O., Adjunct Faculty, Legal Assisting, West Campus; B.S., University Capaz, Nelson, Professor, Information Cooper, Darlene R., Adjunct Faculty, of Connecticut; J.D., Stetson University Technology Programs/Department Chair, Mathematics, West Campus; B.S., St. College of Law Business Technology, West Campus; B.A., Lawrence University; M.A., Arizona State University of South Florida; M.B.A., Nova University Brooks, Gayle W., Dean of Workforce University; Ph.D., University of South Programs; B.S., University of Tampa; Florida Cothron, Linda K., Instructor, Nursing M.A., University of South Florida (ADN), West Campus; A.S., Pasco- Carlson, Michael R., Adjunct Faculty, Hernando Community College; A.A., Brown, Rebecca L., Advisor, North Cam- Radiography, West Campus; B.A., Luther Pasco-Hernando Community College; pus; B.S., Minnesota State University Rice Seminary B.S.N., University of South Florida; M.S., Mankato; M.S., Minnesota State Univer- University of South Florida sity Mankato Carter, Margaret A., Adjunct Faculty, Health-Technical, West Campus; A.A.S., Cozart, Carla C., Professor, Nursing Bubello, Karen J., Financial Aid Special- Nassau Community College. (ADN), East Campus; A.D.N., ist, West Campus; A.A., Pasco-Hernando Hillsborough Community College; Community College Caselnova, Terrance M., Adjunct Faculty, B.S.N., University of South Florida; Biology, East Campus; B.A., University of Bullock, Marion D., Acting Executive M.S.N., Medical University of South South Florida; M.Ed., University of South Carolina; Ph.D., University of Florida Director of the Foundation; B.S., Old Do- Florida; Ed.D., University of Central minion University; M.A., University of Florida Craig, Barbara M., Associate Professor, Georgia; Ph.D., University of Georgia Nursing (ADN), East Campus; B.S.N., Cavallino, Tina A., Laboratory Techni- Florida State University; M.S.N., Univer- Bunting, Ann, Professor, Language Arts, cian, Cosmetology, North Campus West Campus; B.A., Queens College; sity of South Florida M.A., Queens College; J.D., Brooklyn Cessna, Janice L., Director, Management Cramer, Kay E., Professor of Language Law School; Ph.D., University of South Information Services; A.S., Pasco- Arts, North Campus; B.A., Western Illi- Florida Hernando Community College; A.A., nois University; M.A., Western Illinois Pasco-Hernando Community College; Burbano, Juan R., Professor, Mathemat- University B.S., St. Leo University ics, East Campus; B.A., St. Leo College; Cummines, Chenell M., Adjunct Faculty, M.A., University of South Florida; Ed.D., Chroninger, Betty J., Adjunct Faculty, Chemistry, Dual Enrollment West Cam- Nova University Language Arts, East Campus; B.A., pus; B.A., University of South Florida; Hillsdale College; M.A., University of M.Ed., University of South Florida Burdzinski, Donna R., Assistant Dean of South Florida Student Services/Counselor, North Cam- Cutler, Dorothy G., Dean of Technology; pus; B.A., Purdue University; M.S., Cibrone, Jr., Samuel R., Co-Curricular B.M., Wesleyan College; M.Ed., Univer- Purdue University Specialist/Instructor, West Campus; B.S., sity of South Florida Slippery Rock University; M.Ed., Slippery Burdzinski, Kenneth R., Vice President Rock University Cutten, Michael D., Instructor/Coordina- of Business Services; B.B.A., Eastern Michigan University; M.B.A., Baldwin- Clark, Bonnie M., Associate Dean, East tor, EMS/Paramedics, West Campus; A.S., Wallace College Campus; B.A., Mercyhurst College; M.S., Massachusetts Bay Community College Gannon University Burkhamer, M. Todd, Athletic Trainer/ Daprile, Douglas M., Adjunct Faculty, Instructor, West Campus; B.A., Univer- Coleman, William S., Instructor, Dental Emergency Medical, West Campus; A.A., sity of Charleston Assisting, West Campus Pasco-Hernando Community College, A.S. Pasco-Hernando Community College Butler, Douglas A., Associate Director of Collins, John D., Coordinator of Auxil- Libraries, West Campus; B.A., University iary Services; A.A., St. Petersburg Junior Davenport, Betty S., Executive Assistant of South Florida; M.A., University of College; B.S., Florida State University to the President South Florida Conway, Thomas F., Purchasing Agent; Davidson, Debra, Director of Adult Edu- cation, West Campus; A.A., Hillsborough

& STAFF Callow, Elizabeth K., Associate Professor of A.A., Camden County College; B.S.,

FACULTY, Nursing (ADN), West Campus; A.A.S., Col- Glassboro State College Community College; B.A., University of ADMINISTRATORS lege of Staten Island; B.S., College of Staten South Florida; M.A., Western Carolina Cook, Michael E., Assistant Dean of Stu- Island; M.S. University of South Florida; University Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University dent Services/Counselor, East Campus; B.S., Jackson State University; M.S. Jack- Davis, Eva S., Program Coordinator, Take Cameron, Jr., Donald J., Adjunct Faculty, son State University Stock in Children Program, North Cam- Economics, West Campus; Adjunct Fac- pus; A.S., Pasco-Hernando Community ulty, Economics, North Campus; B.B.A., College; B.A., St. Leo University Baruch College of CCNY; M.A., Trinity College 2004–2005 Faculty, Administrators & Staff 161 Davis, Karen S., Assistant Professor, Dotson, Brenda G., Executive Admin- Fede, Sarah J., Assistant Professor, Math- Language Arts/Department Chair, Com- istrative Assistant, West Campus ematics, North Campus; A.A., Pasco- munications/Humanities, West Cam- Hernando Community College; B.S., Downing, Richard B., Professor, Lan- pus; B.A., St. John’s University; M.A., University of South Florida; M.A., Uni- Rutgers University guage Arts, North Campus; B.A.E., versity of South Florida University of Florida; M.A., University Deisler, Judith A., Professor of Language of South Florida; Ph.D., University of Federico, Joseph J., Instructor/Coordi- Arts, West Campus; B.Ed., University of South Florida nator, Human Services, West Campus; Toledo; M.A., University of Toledo A.B., Muhlenberg College; M.A., Lehigh Driscoll, James L., Adjunct Faculty, Law University; Ed.D., Lehigh University DeLaRosa, Noemi, Adjunct Faculty, Enforcement, East Campus; B.S., New Spanish, North Campus; B.A., World York Institute of Technology Feliciano, Carmen A., Adjunct Faculty, University; M.A., University of Puerto Spanish, East Campus; B.A., Columbia Rico; Ph.D., Tulane University Eason, Larry E., Professor, Biology, East University; M.B.A., University of New Campus; B.A., University of Florida; York DeLeon, Yvonne, Associate Professor, M.A., University of South Florida; Business Administration/Office Admin- Ph.D., University of Florida Fenimore, Mary J., Director of Nursing, istration, North Campus; A.A., West Campus; A.A.S., Bronx Commu- East, Gary N., Adjunct Faculty, College Hillsborough Community College; B.A., nity College; B.S., Long Island Univer- University of South Florida; M.A., Uni- Prep., English, West Campus; A.A., sity; M.A., Teachers College, Columbia versity of South Florida Hannibal-LaGrange College; B.S., University; Ed.D., Nova Southeastern Southwest Baptist College; M.A., Uni- University Denton, Ann R., Comptroller; B.S.B.A., versity of Missouri Christopher Newport University Ferguson, Vicki J., Advisor, East Cam- Eberts, John J., Adjunct Faculty, Soci- pus; A.A., Pasco-Hernando Community DeVito, Victoria, Advisor, North Cam- ology, West Campus; B.A., Pennsylva- College; B.A., Saint Leo College pus; B.A., Trenton State College nia State University; M.Ed., Pennsylva- nia State University; M.A., St. John’s Fernandez, Margaret M., Adjunct Fac- Dick, Charles J., Jr., Professor, Biology, University ulty, Radiography, West Campus; A.S., North Campus; B.S., University of Ala- Hillsborough Community College bama; M.S., Long Island University Ebitz, Curtis V., Adjunct Faculty, Politi- cal Science, North Campus; B.A., Uni- Fiene, Maria L., Advisor/Financial Aid, Dickinson, Mark A., Instructor, Tech- versity of Pittsburgh; M.A., University West Campus; B.F.A., Eastern Michigan nical Health, North Campus; A.A.S., of Pittsburgh; M.M.A.S., U.S. Army University Kent State University Command and General Staff College Fitts, Dorothy J., Laboratory Techni- Diederich, Gail S., Adjunct Faculty, Eden, Jacqueline U., Advisor, West cian, Computer Labs, North Campus; Education, West Campus; B.A., Berea Campus; A.A., Hillsborough Commu- A.S., Pasco-Hernando Community Col- College; M.S., Nova University nity College; B.S., University of South lege; A.A., Pasco-Hernando Community Docter, Julie, Adjunct Faculty, Dual Florida College; B.A., University of South Enrollment, Mathematics, West Cam- Florida Erickson, Kathleen A., Instructor, Nurs- pus; A.A., Pasco-Hernando Community ing (PN), North Campus; A.S., Jefferson Flow, Jenette, Assistant Professor, Hu- College; B.A., University of South Community College; B.A., University of manities/Language Arts, North Campus; Florida; M.Ed., University of South B.A., University of South Florida; M.A., Florida Minnesota; M.A., University of South Florida University of South Florida Dodge, Rhonda M., Executive Admin- Floyd, Thomas D., Associate Dean of istrative Assistant, West Campus Fabris-Perez, Kim A., Adjunct Faculty, Dental Hygiene, West Campus; A.S., Educational Services; B.S., Florida A&M Dodson, Jennifer L., Adjunct Faculty, Palm Beach Community College University; M.N.S., University of South Dual Enrollment, French, North Cam- Dakota; Ph.D., University of Florida Faison, Kelvin T., Instructor, Psychol- pus; B.A., University of South Florida; Fones, Raymond W., Adjunct Faculty, M.A., Florida State University ogy, West Campus; A.A., Gulf Coast Community College; B.A., Florida College Prep., English, East Campus;

ADMINISTRATORS Dohm, David C., Adjunct Faculty, Psy- A&M University; M.Ed., Texas South- B.A., University of South Florida; M.A.,

FACULTY, chology, North Campus; B.A., Univer- ern University University of South Florida & STAFF sity of South Florida; M.S., Nova South- Ford, Kenneth A., Adjunct Faculty, eastern University Fanning, Michael F., Laboratory Tech- nician, Computer Labs, West Campus; Chemistry/Physical Science, West Cam- Donaghue, Judy A., Instructor, Cosme- A.S. Pasco-Hernando Community Col- pus; B.S., Manhattan College; M.S., tology, North Campus lege; B.A., St. Leo College; M.Ed., Uni- Long Island University versity of South Florida Donato, Marjorie, Adjunct Faculty, Foster, Sadye P., Adjunct Faculty, Dual College Prep., Reading, West Campus; Fasano, Marianne, Assistant Professor, Enrollment, English, North Campus; B.A., SUNY College at Fredonia; M.S., Nursing (ADN), West Campus; A.S., St. A.A., Lake-Sumter Community College; College of New Rochelle; Ed.D., Nova Petersburg Junior College; B.S.N., Univer- B.A., Florida State University; M.A., University sity of Tampa; M.Ed., National Louis Florida State University; Ph.D., Florida University; M.S.N., University of Phoenix State University www.phcc.edu Faculty, Administrators & Staff 162 Frame, Deborah L., Adjunct Faculty, Busi- Gumbiner, Jane H., Assistant Professor, Hicks, Tony L., Adjunct Faculty, Fire ness-Technical, East Campus; A.S., Florida Mathematics, West Campus; B.S., Au- Academy, East Campus Community College at Jacksonville burn University; M.A., University of Hill, Noel C., Payroll/Accounting Spe- South Florida Friend, Vivian M., Director of Human cialist; B.B.A., Kennesaw State University Resources; B.A., University of South Gyuris, Imola L., Adjunct Faculty, Dual Florida Enrollment, Spanish, West Campus; Hlad, Gregory M., Career Assessment and Testing Manager and Institutional B.A., Universidad de Venezuela; M.A., Fussell, Timothy O., Adjunct Faculty, University of South Florida Test Administrator; West Campus; Emergency Medical Services, West Cam- B.Ed., University of Miami pus; A.S., Pasco-Hernando Community Hackett, Dennis G., Adjunct Faculty, Holbrook, Taryl A., Adjunct Faculty, College Fire Academy, East Campus Interdisciplinary, East Campus; B.A., Gardner, David A., Webmaster; A.S., Hall, J. Michael, Professor/Coordinator Ohio State University; B.S., Ohio State Northampton County Area Community of Dental Programs, West Campus; B.S., University; M.A., Ohio State University; College; B.S., Pennsylvania State University University of North Dakota; D.D.S., Ph.D., Ohio State University University of Oklahoma Gash, Geoffrey P., District Maintenance Hoover, Katherine D., Health Labora- Mechanic, West Campus Hannah, C. Wayne, Accounts Receiv- tory Assistant, North/East Campuses; able Specialist; A.A., St. Petersburg Jun- B.A., Western Michigan University; Geyvandov, Artem M., Systems Man- ior College; A.A.S., St. Petersburg Jun- M.A., Western Michigan University ager; B.S., Azerbaijan Institute of Oil and ior College Chemistry Hotchkiss, Ronald W., Adjunct Faculty, Harres, Burton H., Jr., Provost, North Information Technology Programs, Giannet, Emmanuel S., Adjunct Faculty, Campus; B.S., Southeast Missouri State North Campus; A.A., Pasco-Hernando Spanish, West Campus; M.Ed., University; M.S., Indiana University; Community College; B.S., University of Universidad Inca Garcilaso De La Vega Ph.D., University of Florida South Florida Giannet, Stanley M., Associate Dean of Harrison, Richard L., Instructor, Infor- Imperatore, Jean M., Adjunct Faculty, Arts, Letters, and Social Sciences; A.A., mation Technology Programs, West Cam- Mathematics, West Campus; B.S.Ed., Thomas Edison State College; B.A., pus; B.A. Southern Illinois University; Ohio University; M.Ed., University of University of the State of New York; M.ISM, Keller Graduate School of Man- South Florida M.A., Universidad Inca Garcilaso De La agement Vega; Ph.D., Walden University Jackson, Robert W., Adjunct Faculty, Hawkins, Jessica M., Assistant Coordi- Gilbert, Marcia T., Financial Services Sociology; North Campus; A.B., Hope nator of Student Activities, East Cam- College; M.Div., The New Brunswick Manager/Foundation; A.A., St. Peters- pus; B.A., Siena Heights University burg Junior College; B.S., University of Theological Seminary; S.T.M., Union South Florida; M.Acc., University of Haywood, Bertha F., Adjunct Faculty, Theological Seminary South Florida; C.P.A. Mathematics, Dual Enrollment, West James, Alfonsa, Dean of Student Ser- Campus; B.S.Ed., Ohio University; vices, A.A., North Florida Community Gosen, Brad R., Adjunct Faculty, Den- M.Ed., Miami University tal Hygiene, West Campus; D.D.S., College; B.S., Palm Beach Atlantic Col- lege; M.Ed., Florida A & M University University of Michigan Head, Cynthia L., Associate Professor, Mathematics, West Campus; B.S., Johnson, Jan L., Adjunct Faculty, In- Gramlich, Steven, Assistant Professor, Southwest Missouri State College; M.A., Information Technology Programs, West terdisciplinary, North Campus; A.S., University of Arkansas Pasco-Hernando Community College; Campus; B.A., Washington University; M.A.T., Webster University Helfrich, David C., Professor Emeritus, B.A., University of Alabama Psychology, West Campus; B.M., Uni- Greig, James J., Advisor, West Campus; Johnston, James C., Instructor, Draft- versity of Rochester; M.Ed., University ing and Design Technology, West Cam- A.S., Pasco-Hernando Community Col- of Florida; Ph.D., University of Georgia lege; A.A., St. Leo University; B.A., St. Leo pus, A.S., Delgado Junior College, B.S., University; M.B.A., St. Leo University Hendrickson, Carol V., Adjunct Faculty, Our Lady of Holy Cross College Health – Technical, West Campus; B.S., Jones, Milton O., President Emeritus; Griffith, Daniel T., Director, Law Enforce- Empire State College; M.S., SUNY at B.M., Stetson University; M.R.E., New ment and Corrections Programs, East New Paltz Campus; B.S., University of Maryland; Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary; M.S.M., New Orleans Baptist Theologi-

& STAFF FACULTY, M.A., George Washington University Hennessy, Thomas J., Adjunct Faculty, Law Enforcement, East Campus; A.A., cal Seminary; Ph.D., Florida State Uni- ADMINISTRATORS Gullen, Gary C., Adjunct Faculty, Emer- Pasco-Hernando Community College; versity; Post-Doctoral Fellow, American gency Medical Technology, East Cam- B.A., University of South Florida Council of Education pus; A.A., Iowa Western Community College; A.S., Pasco-Hernando Commu- Henton, M. Lois, Professor, Language nity College Arts, North Campus; A.A., Housatonic Community College; B.S., Southern Connecticut State College; M.A., Uni- versity of South Florida

2004–2005 Faculty, Administrators & Staff 163 Jordan, Jocelynn T., Adjunct Faculty, Kittrell, Cheri L., Adjunct Faculty, Psy- Lederer, Karen, Assistant Professor, In- College Prep., Reading, East Campus; chology, North Campus; B.A., Florida formation Technology Programs, West B.S., Florida Southern College State University; M.A., Fuller Theologi- Campus; B.A., Eckerd College; M.S., cal Seminary; M.A., Fuller Theological University of Southern Mississippi Jordan, Robert K., Adjunct Faculty, Lan- Seminary guage Arts, West Campus; B.A., Univer- Ledman, Janis Z., Adjunct Faculty, Dual sity of South Florida; M.A., University Knight, Jean E., Adjunct Faculty, Bio- Enrollment, English, West Campus; of South Florida logical Science, West Campus; B.A., B.A., University of South Florida; M.A., University of South Florida; M.A., Uni- Pan American University Joyce, Audrey J., Adjunct Faculty, Hu- versity of South Florida manities, West Campus, B.A., Univer- Leichtfuss, Irwin W. Jr., Adjunct Fac- sity of California; M.A., University of Kranz, Carla M., Professor, Humanities, ulty, Dental Programs, West Campus; California: M.A., University of South West Campus; B.A., Slippery Rock State D.D.S., Marquette University Florida; Ph.D., University of South College; M.M., University of South Le May, Gloria J., Adjunct Faculty, Lan- Florida Florida guage Arts, West Campus; A.A., St. Pe- Judson, Robert W., Jr., President; B.S., Kratochvil, Fredric W., Adjunct Faculty, tersburg Junior College; B.A., Univer- Florida A&M University; M.Ed., Florida Mathematics, North Campus; B.A., sity of South Florida; M.L.A., Univer- A&M University; Ed.D., University of University of Arizona; M.A., University sity of South Florida Florida of South Florida Lerch, James S., Instructor, Mathemat- Justice, Mary L., Nursing Programs Kronner, Stephanie F., Adjunct Faculty, ics/College Prep., North Campus; B.S., Laboratory Assistant, West Camus, A.S., Health - Technical, East Campus; A.S., University of Cincinnati; M.Ed., Uni- Pasco-Hernando Community College, St. Clair County Community College versity of Delaware; M.B.A., A.R.N.P., Emory University Wilmington College Kufner, Darlene P., Adjunct Faculty, Kalinowski, Catherine A., Adjunct Fac- Dual Enrollment, Mathematics, North Letsos, Jeannie M., Bookstore Manager/ ulty, History, Dual Enrollment, East Campus; B.S., Murray State Univeristy; Textbook Manager, West Campus Campus; B.A., University of South M.A., Murray State University Lettau, Walter B., III, Plant Manager, Florida; M.A., University of South Florida LaMarca-Frankel, Constance A., Asso- East Campus; A.S., Prince George’s ciate Professor, Humanities, East Cam- Community College Kaman, Patricia E., Assistant Professor, pus; B.A., Hofstra University; M.F.A., College Prep Mathematics, East Cam- University of Wisconsin Lewandowski, Leonard S., Programmer/ Analyst II; B.A., Canisius College; M.S., pus; B.A., SUNY College at Potsdam; M.A., SUNY College at Potsdam Lambert, Billie J., Instructor, Nursing Canisius College; M.S., University of (PN), West Campus; B.S.N., Virginia North Carolina Kamleiter, Julia, Adjunct Faculty, Dual Commonwealth University Liola, Eugene A., Assistant Director of Enrollment, French, West Campus; B.S., Old Dominion University; M.A., Uni- Lamie, Rita A., Advisor, West Campus; Admissions & Student Records; B.A., versity of South Florida A.A., University System of New Hamp- Rutgers University shire; B.A., University System of New Long, Michael E., Instructor, History/ Kelly, David L., Programmer/Analyst II Hampshire Political Science, West Campus; B.A., Kennedy, Patricia, Adjunct Faculty, Lamonda, Kathleen M., Adjunct Faculty, University of Charleston; M.S., Central Medical Record Transcription, West Health, East Campus; B.S., New York Michigan University Campus University; M.A., New York University Lopinto, Anthony F., Adjunct Faculty, Kielar, Karen L., Graphic Artist, West Langone, Melissa M., Instructor, Nurs- Fire Science, East Campus; A.S., Pasco- Campus; B.F.A., Rochester Institute of ing (ADN), West Campus; A.S., Pasco- Hernando Community College Technology Hernando Community College; A.A., Pasco-Hernando Community College; Low, Donna S., Instructor, Dental Pro- King, V, Thomas S., Director, Institu- B.S.N., University of South Florida; grams, West Campus; B.S., Old Domin- tional Research/Grants; B.A., University ion University M.S.N., University of South Florida of South Florida; M.A., University of ADMINISTRATORS Lyons, Michelle L., Adjunct Faculty,

South Florida Larkin-Douberley, Susan, Advisor, East FACULTY, Campus; B.A., Florida Atlantic University Business-Technical, North Campus; & STAFF Kingsley, Denise M., Adjunct Faculty, A.S., Pasco-Hernando Community Col- Medical Terminology, North Campus Lavicka, Catherine L., Adjunct Faculty, lege; A.A., Pasco-Hernando Community Practical Nursing, North Campus; A.S., College Kirkley, Donald W., Adjunct Faculty, St. Petersburg Junior College; B.A., Uni- Photography, East Campus Magoulis, Bill, Professor, Business Ad- versity of South Florida; B.S.N., Univer- sity of South Florida ministration, West Campus; B.S., Kirst, Charles R., Adjunct Faculty, Fairleigh Dickinson University; M.B.A., Mathematics, East Campus; B.S., Fairleigh Dickinson University; Ed.D., Concordia Teachers College; M.S., Uni- University of Northern Colorado; C.P.A. versity of Notre Dame

www.phcc.edu Faculty, Administrators & Staff 164 Mainville, Linda A., Adjunct Faculty, McKendree, Mary M., Adjunct Faculty, Motroni, Carl J., Adjunct Faculty, Busi- Humanities, North Campus; B.A., Uni- Sociology, East Campus; A.A., ness-Technical, West Campus; A.A., St. versity of Ottawa; M.A., Goddard Col- Hillsborough Community College; B.A., Petersburg Junior College; B.A., Univer- lege; Ph.D., Florida State University University of South Florida; M.A., Uni- sity of South Florida; M.S., Nova South- versity of South Florida eastern University Malizia, Michael, Director, Admissions and Student Records; A.B., The Univer- McLaughlin, James D., Campus Main- Mulieri, Patricia M., Professor, Lan- sity of Michigan; M.F.A., University of tenance Mechanic I, West Campus guage Arts, West Campus; A.A., State California University of New York; B.A., State Uni- Meotti, Marc R., Computer Operator versity of New York; M.S., Hofstra Uni- Manners, Tammy S., Adjunct Faculty, Meyer, Maryanne B., Adjunct Faculty, versity; Ed.D., Nova University Psychology, North Campus; B.A., St. Leo University; M.S., Capella University Office Systems Technology, West Cam- Myers, Jonathan E., Network Coordi- pus; B.A., University of South Florida nator; B.S., Franklin University; M.Ed., Manning, Darrell W., Adjunct Faculty, Midili, Joseph P., Adjunct Faculty, Fire University of South Florida Law Enforcement, East Campus; A.S., St. Petersburg Junior College; B.A., St. Academy, East Campus Nail, Kenneth R., Professor, Marketing Leo College; M.S., Nova University Mikula, Donald M., Adjunct Faculty, Management/Business Administration, Humanities; West Campus; A.B., West Campus; A.A., St. Petersburg Jun- Marsh, Robert G., Adjunct Faculty, Wittenberg College; M.Div., Bethany ior College; B.A., University of South Anthropology, North Campus; B.S., Florida; M.S., Nova University University of Tampa; M.A., University Theological Seminary; M.A., Washing- ton University; Ph.D., Southern Illinois of South Florida Nastelli, Deborah A., Instructor, Den- University at Carbondale tal Programs, West Campus; A.A.S., Massias, Lydia A., Professor, Nursing Northern Virginia Community College; (ADN), West Campus; B.S.N., Barry Miller, Linda A., Coordinator of Inter- nal Budget & Risk Management; B.A., B.L.S., Mary Washington College; University; M.S., University of South Florida State University M.S.H.A., Virginia Commonwealth Florida University Matheny, Susan M., Learning Lab Co- Miller, Michele E., Human Resources Specialist; A.S., Pasco-Hernando Com- Neff, Mike, Adjunct Faculty, Business ordinator, East Campus; B.S., munity College Administration/Legal Assisting, West Millersville State College; M.A., Long Campus; A.S., Nassau Community Col- Island University Miller, Scott D., Adjunct Faculty, Law lege; B.S.L., Western State University Matson, Carmen, Adjunct Faculty, En- Enforcement; B.A., Virginia Military College of Law of San Diego; J.D., West- Institute; J.D., University of Miami glish, North Campus; B.A., Sacred Heart ern State University College of Law of College; M.A., University of New Mirabella, Regina M., Instructor, Nurs- San Diego Mexico ing (ADN), North Campus; A.S., Newsome, Dwight H., Professor, Math- Kingsborough Community College; May, Jacqueline M., Adjunct Faculty, ematics/Department Chair, Mathemat- English, West Campus; B.A., University B.S.N., University of Phoenix; M.S.N., ics, West Campus; B.A., University of of South Florida, M.A., University of University of Phoenix South Florida; M.A., University of South South Florida Molina, Kimberly L., Senior Accoun- Florida; Ph.D., University of South Florida May, John L., Professor, Physical Sci- tant; A.S., Pasco-Hernando Community ence/Chemistry, North Campus; A.A., College; A.A., Pasco-Hernando Com- Nichol, Christopher A., Adjunct Fac- munity College; B.S., University of St. Petersburg Junior College; B.S., Uni- ulty, Biology, West Campus; A.S., versity of Florida; Ph.D., University of South Florida; C.P.A. Onondaga Community College; B.S., South Florida Montgomery, Catherine, Adjunct Fac- State University of New York; M.A., ulty, Dual Enrollment, English, West Western Connecticut State University May, Michael E., Associate Supervisor, Physical Facilities; A.A., Pasco-Hernando Campus; B.A., Youngstown State Uni- Nickels, Frank L., Professor, Business Community College versity; M.A., Clarion University of Administration/Office Administration, Pennsylvania West Campus; B.A., University of South McClanahan, JoAnn, Instructor, Math- Moore, Carol, Adjunct Faculty, English, Florida; M.B.E., University of Missis- ematics, North Campus; B.S. Indiana sippi; M.B.A., Nova University; Ed.D., University; M.S., Indiana State University East Campus; A.A., St. Petersburg Jun- ior College; B.A., University of South Nova University

& STAFF McColl, Alma G., Instructor, Nursing Florida; M.A., University of South FACULTY, Nodine, T. Elaine, Computer/Network (PN), (Evening/Weekend Programs) Florida; J.D., Stetson Law School Support Specialist, East Campus; A.S., ADMINISTRATORS West Campus; A.S., Indian River Com- Morgan, Nancy D., Adjunct Faculty, Pasco-Hernando Community College munity College; B.S.N., University of South Florida English, East Campus; A.A., Broward O’Berry, Cheryl W., Professor, Business Community College; B.A., Florida At- Administration/Office Administration, McDermott, Caryn G., Adjunct Faculty, lantic University; M.A., University of East Campus; A.A., Pasco-Hernando English, Dual Enrollment, East Campus; South Florida Community College; B.A., St. Leo Col- B.A., SUNY at Binghamton; M.A., Uni- lege; M.A., University of South Florida versity of Florida

2004–2005 Faculty, Administrators & Staff 165 Oesch, Gary R., Assistant Professor, Psy- Prezioso, William J., Computer/Network Rodriguez, Sonia B., Call Center Coor- chology, East Campus; A.A., Pasco- Support Specialist, West Campus; A.S., dinator; A.S., Pasco-Hernando Commu- Hernando Community College; B.A., Pasco-Hernando Community College nity College; A.A., Pasco-Hernando University of South Florida; M.A., Uni- Community College versity of West Florida Quesinberry, Deborah, Adjunct Faculty, Dental Programs, West Campus; A.S., Rosenberg, Michael, Instructor, EMS, O’Grady, Carol J., Coordinator of Con- Cape Cod Community College West Campus; A.S., Pasco-Hernando tinuing Education; B.A., Dowling Col- Community College; B.S.N., University lege; M.A., Adelphi University Rampino, Michael S., Adjunct Faculty, of South Florida Fire Academy, East Campus Oles, Patricia H., Professor of Nursing Rothberg, Jayme S., Instructor, Radiog- Raulerson, Joy A., Advisor, West Cam- (ADN), West Campus; B.S.N., Rutgers raphy, West Campus; A.S., Hillsborough University; M.S.N., Seton Hall University pus; A.A., St. Petersburg Junior College; Community College; A.A., B.S., Florida State University; M.S., Hillsborough Community College; B.A., O’Neal, Larry E., Adjunct Faculty, Busi- Florida State University University of South Florida; M.S., Uni- ness-Technical, East Campus Rawlins, Robbin R., Instructor, Nursing versity of Saint Francis O’Neil, Paula S., Adjunct Faculty, Busi- (ADN)(Evening/Weekend Program), Rothman-Venus, Lynn, Director of ness/Information Technology, West Cam- West Campus; B.S.N., Seton Hall Uni- Marketing & Public Relations; B.S., pus; B.S., Southwest Missouri State Uni- versity Temple University; M.A., University of versity; M.S., National-Louis University Ray, Sharon N., Learning Lab Coordi- South Florida O’Neill, Richard E., Adjunct Instructor, nator, West Campus; B.S., James Madi- Rubenstein, Paul J., Adjunct Faculty, Economics, West Campus; B.A., St. son University; M.Ed., James Madison Dental Hygiene, West Campus; B.S., Joseph’s University; M.A., University of University City College of the City University of Pennsylvania Reddig, Heather L., Science Lab Coor- New York; D.M.D., Washington Uni- Pak, Penny R., Assistant Professor of dinator/Supervisor, West Campus; A.A., versity School of Dental Medicine Nursing (ADN), East Campus; B.S.N., St. Petersburg Junior College Ruoff, Robert A., Weekend College SUNY at Buffalo; M.S.N., University of Reddish, Kimberly A., Adjunct Faculty, Coordinator, West Campus; B.S., Phoenix Educational Technology, West Campus; Murray State University; M.A., Murray Pappas, Susan M., Adjunct Faculty, So- B.A., University of South Florida; State University ciology; North Campus; B.A., Pacific M.Ed., University of South Florida Russo, Barbara M., Follow-Up & Re- Lutheran University; M.A., Pacific Ressler, Diane L., Adjunct Faculty, Lan- search Specialist; B.A., Queens College, Lutheran University; Ph.D., University City College of New York of South Florida guage Arts, West Campus; A.R.A., Luther College; B.A., Dana College; Ryan, Thomas A., Co-curricular Spe- Paskins, Janet L., Instructor, Psychology, M.A.T., Fairleigh Dickinson University cialist/Instructor, West Campus; B.S., St. North Campus; B.S., Ball State Univer- Joseph’s College; M.S., Nova University sity; M.A., Ball State University Rice, Karen C., Adjunct Faculty, Health Related, North Campus; B.A., Eastern Sadusky, Michael J., Associate Professor, Pate, James A., Adjunct Faculty, College Kentucky University; M.A., Georgetown Psychology, West Campus; B.A., St. Prep., Mathematics, East Campus; B.S., College John’s University; M.A., St. John’s Uni- University of South Florida Richardson, Karen H., Advisor, Health versity; M.A., University of South Penegor, Lorinda R., Assistant Profes- Programs; A.A., Wingate College; Florida sor, Information Technology Programs, A.D.N., Central Piedmont Community Sandoe, Cheryl N., Director of Instruc- East Campus; A.A., Edison Junior Col- College; B.S.N., Queens College; M.A., tional Technology; A.A., Palm Beach lege; B.A., St. Leo College University of South Florida; M.S.N., Community College; B.S., University of University of South Florida Phillips, H. Michael, Adjunct Faculty, South Florida; M.S., University of South College Prep., Mathematics, West Cam- Richardson, Lisa A., Adjunct Faculty, Florida pus; B.A., Eastern Michigan University Reading, West Campus; B.A., Univer- Santos, Gabriel N., Adjunct Faculty, sity of Florida; M.Ed., National-Louis ADMINISTRATORS Pingley, Norman J., Advisor, North Technical Business, North Campus;

University FACULTY, Campus; A.A., Potomac State College; A.S., Pasco-Hernando Community Col- & STAFF B.S., Concord College; M.S., West Vir- Rivera, Angelica S., Adjunct Faculty, lege; A.A., Pasco-Hernando Community ginia University Spanish, Dual Enrollment, East Cam- College; B.S., Saint Leo College pus; B.A., University of Puerto Rico; Scaglione, Donald E., Adjunct Faculty, Porter, Mary Ellen, Adjunct Faculty, M.A., Seton Hall University Health, East Campus; A.S., Pasco- Legal Assisting, North Campus; B.A., Hernando Community College; B.S.E., Rodgers, Charles R., Director of Librar- University of South Florida; J.D., South Martin Luther College ies, East Campus; B.A., University of Texas College of Law South Florida; M.A., University of South Powell, Barbara A., Associate Professor, Scharber, Deborah L., Staff Accountant; Florida Sociology/Department Chair, Social & A.A., Pasco-Hernando Community Col- Behavioral Science, West Campus; B.A., lege; B.A., University of South Florida William Carey College; M.A., State University of New York www.phcc.edu Faculty, Administrators & Staff 166 Schauer, Irene E., Director, Spring Hill Smith, Gail S., Adjunct Faculty, Medical Sweda, Edwin J., Learning Lab Coordi- Center; A.A., Gaston College; B.A., The Records Transcription, North Campus nator, North Campus; B.S., University of University of North Carolina; M.A.T., Memphis; M.A., University of Memphis Smith, Linda S., Adjunct Faculty, Health Antioch College; M.Ed., Wright State University – Technical, East Campus Szmytkowski, Thomas W., Assistant Di- rector of Financial Aid/Veteran Services, Schildbach, Susan, Adjunct Faculty, Solomon, Joseph F., Adjunct Faculty, West Campus; A.S., Quincy Jr. College College Prep., Mathematics, North Dual Enrollment, Spanish, North Cam- pus; B.A., State University College at Campus; B.A., University of South Szuch, Paul J., Vice President of Educa- Oneonta; M.S., Long Island University Florida; M.A., University of South tional Services; A.A., Pensacola Junior Florida College; B.S., University of West Florida; Schneider, Robert J., Adjunct Faculty, M.Ed., University of Southern Missis- Psychology, North Campus; B.A., Uni- Spaziani, Eric P., Assistant Professor, Bi- sippi; Ed.D., Nova University versity of Connecticut; M.A., University ology/Department Chair, Science, West Campus; B.A., SUNY at Plattsburgh; Tadlock, Gerry, Instructor, Nursing of Alabama; Ph.D., University of Alabama M.S., University of South Florida; (PN), West Campus; B.A., University of Schroeder, Stephen C., College Attor- Ph.D., University of South Florida Akron; M.S.N., University of Akron ney/Coordinator of Legal Assisting Pro- Spencer, Mary Jo, Instructor/Coordina- Templeton, J. Patrick, Professor, Physi- gram/Legislative Liaison; A.A., St. Pe- tersburg Junior College; B.A., Univer- tor, Law Enforcement and Corrections cal Science/Chemistry, West Campus; sity of South Florida; J.D., Stetson Uni- Programs, East Campus; B.S., Univer- B.A., Central Methodist; M.S., Eastern sity of Wisconsin Michigan University versity College of Law Scripko, Cheryl A., Information Process- Spero, Susan D., Adjunct Faculty, Soci- Thiessen, Reinhardt, III, Coordinator of ing Supervisor ology, North Campus; B.S., Salem State Disabilities Services; A.A., Rockland Com- College;M.A., University of Southern munity College; B.A., University of Wis- Scurlock, Scott B., Adjunct Faculty, Mississippi consin; M.S., University of Wisconsin Emergency Medical, West Campus; A.S., St. Petersburg Junior College Stafford, Gale A., Laboratory Techni- Thomas-Dertke, Sherill C., Vice Presi- cian, Cosmetology, North Campus dent; B.A., University of South Florida; Sehmi, Harjeet S., Construction Man- M.A., University of South Florida; ager; B. Arch., University of Nairobi; M. Starrett, Nancy L., Mathematics Labo- Ph.D., University of Florida Arch., Ohio State University ratory Coordinator, West Campus; A.A.S., Alfred State, SUNY College of Timer, Raymond E., Adjunct Faculty, Sekelsky, Geraldine D., Instructor, Technology; B.A., SUNY College at Fire Academy, East Campus Nursing (PN), North Campus; A.S., Brockport; M.A., SUNY College at Pasco-Hernando Community College; Brockport Tisdale, Robert H., Adjunct Faculty, B.A., St. Leo College; M.S.N., Univer- Physical Science, East Campus; B.A., St. Aubin, Ronald R., Adjunct Faculty, University of South Florida; B.S., Uni- sity of Phoenix Psychology, West Campus; A.S., St. Pe- versity of South Florida; M.S., Univer- Shanafelt, Rebecca S., Director of Finan- tersburg Junior College; A.A., St. Peters- sity of South Florida cial Aid/Veteran Services, West Campus; burg Junior College; B.A., University of Toledo, Ivan, Assistant Director of Li- B.S., Lee University South Florida; M.A., University of South Florida braries, West Campus; A.A., Miami Shimer, Carol A., Professor of Nursing Dade Community College; B.S., Florida (ADN), West Campus; B.S., Fairleigh Stormes, Barbara K., Adjunct Faculty, State University; M.L.I.S., Florida State Dickinson University; M.S., Russell College Prep., English, West Campus; University Sage College; Ed.D., Nova Southeast- B.S., Ball State University; M.A., Ball ern University State University Urbanski, James A., Adjunct Faculty, Humanities, West Campus; B.A., De Paul Shireman, Jack A., Adjunct Faculty, Fire Strenge, William J., Adjunct Faculty, University; M.M., De Paul University Academy, East Campus Emergency Medical Technology, West Campus; A.S., Pasco-Hernando Com- Van Kampen, Doris J., Adjunct Faculty, Small, Robert L., Adjunct Faculty, Phys- Education, North Campus; A.A., Pasco- munity College ics, West Campus; B.S., Massachusetts Hernando Community College; B.A., Institute of Technology; M.S., Stevens Suarez, Barbara H., Adjunct Faculty, Ra- University of South Florida; M.A., Uni- Institute of Technology; Ph.D., Stevens diography, West Campus; A.S., St. Pe- versity of South Florida Institute of Technology tersburg College

& STAFF Vazquez, Israel, Computer/Network

FACULTY, Smith, Barbara J., Instructor, Nursing Summers, H. Kenneth, Professor, Biol- Support Specialist, North Campus; A.S., ADMINISTRATORS (ADN), West Campus; B.S.N., Univer- ogy, West/East Campus; B.S., Howard Pasco-Hernando Community College sity of Iowa; M.A., University of Iowa University; M.A., University of South Florida; D.D.S., Howard University Vineyard, Toni T., Human Patient Smith, C. Diane, Financial Aid Special- Simulator Laboratory Assistant & Tech- ist, West Campus; A.A., Pasco- Sumner, Terry, Instructor, Welding, East nician, West Campus; B.S., University Hernando Community College; B.S., St. Campus; Certificate, Southeastern Indi- of Illinois; M.A., University of South Leo College ana Vocational School Florida

2004–2005 Faculty, Administrators & Staff 167 Walsh, Edward J., Adjunct Faculty, Phi- Williams, James L., Jr., Instructor/Coor- losophy, North Campus; B.A., City Col- dinator, Law Enforcement & Corrections lege of New York; M.A., Catholic Univer- Programs, East Campus; B.A., University sity of America of Illinois at Springfield Wane, Daryle L., Assistant Professor, Wilson, Thomas L., Adjunct Faculty, Nursing (ADN), West Campus; B.A., Business Administration, East Campus; Brooklyn College; B.S., SUNY, Down- B.B.A., Marshall University; M.B.A., state Medical Center; M.S., University of Marshall University South Florida Wilt, Christopher L., Lighting/Sound Wellman, Brent L., Tennis Coach, Part- Technician, West Campus time, West Campus; B.S., Indiana State University; M.A., Sam Houston State Winterling, Stephen A., Co-curricular Specialist/Instructor, West Campus; B.A., University University of South Florida; M.S., Florida Weinstein, Alan S., Adjunct Faculty, Law State University Enforcement, East Campus; A.A., St. Pe- Wollam, Michael B., Professor, Biology, tersburg Junior College; B.A., University of South Florida North Campus; B.S., Florida Atlantic University; M.A., University of South Weltman, David W., Computer/Network Florida Support Specialist, West Campus Woodard, Gregory, Instructor, Physical Wetherington, Jason M., Adjunct Faculty, Science, West Campus; B.S., Polytechnic Mathematics, North Campus; A.A., Institute of New York; M.S., Andrews Pasco-Hernando Community College; University B.A., University of South Florida; M.A., University of South Florida Wrench, Phyllis H., Placement Center Coordinator, West Campus; B.A., Florida Whidden, Karlene E., Adjunct Faculty, State University Mathematics, West Campus; A.S., Hillsborough Community College; B.S., Wubbena, Joseph P., Adjunct Faculty, Fire University of South Florida; M.A., Uni- Science & Fire Academy, East Campus versity of South Florida Yancy, Bobby E., Laboratory Technician, Whittinghill, Frederick L., Professor, Computer Labs, East Campus; A.S., Business/Accounting, North Campus; Pasco-Hernando Community College B.S.C., DePaul University, M.B.A., Uni- Yarber, Mary P., Health Laboratory As- versity of Chicago sistant, West Campus; A.S., Pasco- Wilbanks, Sandra R., Instructor, Techni- Hernando Community College cal Health, West Campus; A.D.N., Cen- York, J. Arlene, Recruiter/Promoter Spe- tral Piedmont Community College cialist, West Campus; B.A., New York Wilke, Richard D., Adjunct Faculty, University Emergency Medical Services, West Cam- (Accurate through February 2004) pus; A.S., Pasco-Hernando Community College Williams, Denise F., Adjunct Faculty, Dual Enrollment, Spanish, West Campus; B.A., University of Puerto Rico; M.A., University of South Florida

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A Art College Brain Bowl Team ...... 54 Academic Dishonesty: Cheating and Course Descriptions ...... 121 College Equity Officer ...... 54 Plagiarism ...... 50 Associate in Applied Science Degree College Level Examination Program ...... 61 Academic Grade Relief ...... 58 Programs ...... 82 College Operating Hours/ Academic Policies ...... 57 Associate in Arts Degree Program ...... 76 Campus Security ...... 51 Academic Programs ...... 70 Associate in Science Degree Program ..... 83 College Preparatory Continuing Education ...... 73 Athletics and Recreation ...... 56 Course Descriptions ...... 125 Course Transferability ...... 73 Audit ...... 63 College Preparatory Courses ...... 75 Accreditation Status ...... 16 Auditing a Course ...... 45 College-Level Academic Skills Test (CLAST) Requirements ...... 66 Adding a Course...... 45 Common Placement Testing ...... 57 Admission B Communication and Computation Skills Dually Enrolled/Early Admission/ Biological Science Tested on the CLAST...... 66 Credit Bank ...... 20 Course Descriptions ...... 121 International Students ...... 21 Computer Adaptive Test for CLAST Bookstore Refunds ...... 33 (CAT-CLAST) ...... 66 Non-Degree Seeking ...... 19 Bookstore Services ...... 56 Computer Assisted Advising Check ...... 65 Transfer Students ...... 20 Business Administration Computer Information Technology—see Admission Process ...... 18 AAS Degree Program ...... 85 Computer IT Programs Admission to AS to BS Transfer Program ...... 85 Computer IT Programs AA, AAS and AS Programs ...... 18 Business Management Certificate...... 86 Computer Programming and Analysis ADN/Generic Track ...... 22 Business Operations Certificate...... 86 Program ...... 89 ADN/Transition Program ...... 22 Business Specialist Certificate ...... 87 Computer Programming Applied Technology Diplomas ...... 19 Course Descriptions ...... 122 Certificate ...... 90 Computer Programming Associated Certificate Programs ...... 19 Business Administration eBusiness Specialist Certificate ...... 90 Linkage Programs ...... 25 AS Degree Program ...... 87 Nursing Programs ...... 22 Internet Services Technology-Internet Business Operations Certificate...... 88 Specialist Program ...... 91 Transfer Procedures ...... 23 eBusiness Management Certificate ..... 88 Information Technology Specialized Limited Access Health eBusiness Specialist Certificate ...... 88 Administration Certificate ...... 92 Programs ...... 21 Business Management Certificate Networking Services Technology- Technical Credit Certificate Program ...... 86 Network Specialist ...... 92 Programs ...... 19 Business–Marketing Management Program Information Technology Advanced Placement ...... 61 Management Certificate...... 93 Course Descriptions ...... 123 Advanced Technical Certificate Information Technology Care of the Monitored Patient ...... 103 Business-Office Administration Technician Certificate ...... 93 Alternatives to CLAST ...... 68 Course Descriptions ...... 124 Computer Programming and Analysis—see Alternatives to Traditional Business-Technical Computer IT Programs College-Preparatory Instruction ...... 57 Course Descriptions ...... 151 Continuing Education ...... 73

& STAFF FACULTY, Animal Science Continuing Workforce Education ...... 73 C ADMINISTRATORS Course Descriptions ...... 121 Correctional Officer Certificate ...... 111 Anthropology Calendar, 2004-2005 ...... 4 Cross-Over Corrections Course Descriptions ...... 121 Career Center ...... 44 to Law Enforcement ...... 112 Appeals to the State of Florida ...... 59 Certificate and Applied Technology Cosmetology Program Applied Technology Diploma...... 109 Diploma Application ...... 65 Course Descriptions ...... 152 Emergency Medical Technician ...... 98 Chemistry Courage and Strength Together Medical Coder...... 110 Course Descriptions ...... 124 (CAST) ...... 55 Medical Record Transcribing ...... 110 Child Care Assistance ...... 38 Course Descriptions ...... 119 College Credit & College Preparatory Applied Welding Technologies Program Child Care Services ...... 46 Courses...... 121 Course Descriptions ...... 151 Class Attendance ...... 63 Technical Credit Courses ...... 151 Applying to PHCC ...... 18 Classification of Students ...... 60 Course Transferability ...... 73 Armed Services Educational Code of Conduct ...... 48 Experiences...... 61 Credit-By-Exam Equivalents ...... 60 College Administrators ...... 15 Crime Statistics ...... 47 Index 169

Criminal Justice Federal Pell Grant ...... 37 Health-Technical Course Descriptions ...... 127 Federal Plus Loans ...... 40 Course Descriptions ...... 154 Criminal Justice Technology Associate in Federal Security Report ...... 47 History Science Degree ...... 94 Federal Stafford Loans ...... 38 Course Descriptions ...... 135 Cross-Over Law Enforcement Federal Supplemental Educational History of the College ...... 16 to Corrections ...... 116 Opportunity Grant ...... 37 Honors Federal Work Study Program (FWSP) ... 38 Course Descriptions ...... 135 D Fees and Expenses ...... 29 Honors Program ...... 64 Deferment of Fees ...... 38 Financial Aid Completion Requirements ...... 64 Delinquint Student Accounts ...... 31 Determining Need ...... 35 Curriculum ...... 64 Delta Epsilon Chi...... 55 Grievance Process ...... 42 Horticulture Dental Assisting Rights and Responsibilities...... 42 Course Descriptions ...... 136 Certificate...... 23 Student Eligibility ...... 34 Human Services Course Descriptions ...... 152 Financial Aid and Scholarships...... 34 Associate in Science Degree ...... 99 Dental Hygiene Financial Assistance Programs/Awards ... 37 Course Descriptions ...... 136 Associate in Science Degree ...... 95 Fire Fighter Program Human Services Club...... 55 Course Descriptions ...... 128 Course Descriptions ...... 153 Humanities Dental Programs Fire Science Technology Course Descriptions ...... 137 Admission ...... 23 Course Descriptions ...... 133 Dictionary of College Terms ...... 8 Florida Academic Counseling I and Tracking for Students ...... 44 Directed Individual Study ...... 62 Incomplete Grades ...... 63 Florida Bright Futures Program...... 40 Dismissal from Health Programs ...... 51 Interdisciplinary Application and Selection...... 40 District Board of Tr ustees ...... 3 Course Descriptions ...... 137 Eligibility ...... 41 District Map ...... 17 International Baccalaureate (IB) Credit .. 62 Florida Student Assistance Grant ...... 37 Drafting and Design Technology Internet/Online Courses ...... 62 Program ...... 96 Florida’s Statewide Course Numbering System ...... 119 Internet Services Technology—see AutoCad Foundations Certificate ...... 97 Computer IT Programs Foreign Language Requirement ...... 75 Course Descriptions ...... 129 IT Programs—see Computer IT Programs Drama and Theatre French Course Descriptions ...... 134 Course Descriptions ...... 130 J Drama Club ...... 55 Job Placement ...... 46 Dropping a Course ...... 45 G General Education Requirements L E for the AA Program ...... 77 Geography Lab Fees...... 29 eBusiness—see Computer IT Programs Course Descriptions ...... 134 Law Enforcement Education ADMINISTRATORS German Course Descriptions ...... 154

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Course Descriptions ...... 131 & STAFF Course Descriptions ...... 134 Law Enforcement Credit ...... 62 Emergencies ...... 46 Gordon Rule ...... 74 Learning Laboratory ...... 66 Emergency Medical Services Grade Dissemination...... 63 Legal Assisting Associate in Science Degree ...... 97 Course Descriptions ...... 138 Course Descriptions ...... 131 Grading System ...... 59 Legal Assisting (Paralegal) Endowed Scholarships ...... 13 Graduation Application...... 65 Associate in Science Degree ...... 100 English Graduation Ceremonies ...... 65 Library Services ...... 65 Course Descriptions ...... 132 Linkage Programs Environmental Science H Admission ...... 25 Course Descriptions ...... 133 Harassment ...... 47 Hazing ...... 50 M F Health (See Physical Education Courses) Marketing Management Program ...... 101 FACTS ...... 44 Course Descriptions ...... 135 Marketing Operations Certificate .... 101 Faculty, Administration and Health and Health Insurance Staff Listing ...... 159 Information ...... 46 Mathematics Federal Family Education Loans ...... 38 Health Unit Coordinator Program Course Descriptions ...... 139 Course Descriptions ...... 154 www.phcc.edu Index 170

Medical Coder PHCC Foundation Board of Directors .. 12 Speech Course Descriptions ...... 156 Phi Beta Lambda ...... 55 Course Descriptions ...... 150 Medical Record Transcribing Phi Theta Kappa ...... 55 Standards of Academic Progress ...... 58 Course Descriptions ...... 156 Philosophy Standards of Financial Aid Progress Medical Secretary/Examining Room Course Descriptions ...... 144 Appeals Process...... 59 Assistant Phlebotomy Certificate ...... 117 Student Activities ...... 54 Certificate Program ...... 116 Physical Education Student Ambassadors Program ...... 56 Course Descriptions ...... 157 Course Descriptions ...... 145 Student Assistant Work Program (SAWP) ...... 38 Physical Science Military Science Course Descriptions ...... 145 Student Clubs/Organizations ...... 56 Courses...... 140 Physics Student Government Association ...... 54 Military Science Program ...... 75 Course Descriptions ...... 145 Student Grievance Procedures ...... 53 Music Political Science Student ID Cards ...... 56 Course Descriptions ...... 140 Course Descriptions ...... 146 Student Ombudsman ...... 54 Practical Nursing Student Publications ...... 56 N Course Descriptions ...... 157 Student Rights and Responsibilities ...... 16 National Student Nurse Association...... 55 Practicums ...... 63 Student Services & Advising ...... 44 Networking Services Technology—see Prerequisite and Corequisite Courses ... 119 Student Tobacco Reform Initiative: ...... 55 Computer IT Programs President’s Honors List ...... 64 Student Use of College Facilities ...... 54 Nursing Privacy of Student Records/Directory Suspension Waiver ...... 59 Course Descriptions ...... 143 Information ...... 54 Nursing (R.N.) Generic Track Psi Beta ...... 55 T Associate in Science Degree ...... 102 Psychology Teacher Certification and Nursing (R.N.)-ADN Transition Program Course Descriptions ...... 146 Recency of Credit ...... 63 Associate in Science Degree ...... 103 Tech Prep Consortium ...... 27 Nursing Assistant Certificate ...... 117 R Technical Certificate Program Nursing Credit ...... 62 Radiography Applied Welding Technologies ...... 111 Associate in Science Degree ...... 108 Correctional Officer ...... 111 O Course Descriptions ...... 147 Cosmetology ...... 112 Observance of Religious Holidays ...... 63 Reading Cross-Over Corrections to Law Enforcement ...... 112 Office Administration Course Descriptions ...... 149 Cross-Over Law Enforcement to AS Office Administration Program .. 105 Real Estate Corrections ...... 116 AS Office Administration– Course Descriptions ...... 149 Dental Assisting ...... 113 Legal Specialization ...... 106 Refund Policies ...... 32 Fire Fighter II ...... 114 Office Management Certificate ...... 106 Religious Studies Health Unit Coordinator ...... 114 Office Management– Course Descriptions ...... 149 Legal Specialization Certificate...... 107 Law Enforcement/Basic Recruit ...... 115 Residency (for tuition purposes) ...... 25 Office Specialist Certificate ...... 107 Medical Secretary/Examining Room Assistant ...... 116 Office Support Certificate ...... 107 Resolution ...... 2

& STAFF Nursing Assistant ...... 117 FACULTY, Orientation ...... 44 Returned Checks ...... 31 Phlebotomy ...... 117 ADMINISTRATORS Practical Nursing ...... 118 P S Technical Credit Programs ...... 109 Scholarships...... 42 Paralegal Technology Certification Exemptions .... 61 Course Descriptions ...... 144 Senior Citizen Academy ...... 74 Television Courses ...... 62 Paramedics Services for Students with Disabilities .... 45 Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) ... 19 Certificate...... 98 Sexual Misconduct ...... 46 Title VI Repayment ...... 31 Course Descriptions ...... 144 Sign Language Transfer Program ...... 74 Pasco-Hernando Community College Course Descriptions ...... 149 Foundation, Inc...... 12 Sociology Payment and Financial Obligations...... 31 Course Descriptions ...... 149 People Accepting Challenges Together Spanish (PACT) ...... 55 Course Descriptions ...... 150 PHCC Cares ...... 55 Special Fees...... 30 Index 171

U UHURU Club ...... 55 University Parallel Programs ...... 78

V Veteran Progress ...... 60 Vision Statement ...... 16 Vocational Industrial Clubs of America.. 55

W Where to Go for Help ...... 11 Whom to See About What ...... 10 Withdrawal, Forgiveness, and Allowable Number of Attempts ...... 57 Withdrawing from a Course ...... 45

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www.phcc.edu Notes Notes Notes Financial Aid and Scholarships 34 Financial Aid and Scholarships

ticipate in or receive Loan Exit Counsel- the Academic Policies Section. ing prior to graduation or due to a change in enrollment (i.e., less than half time).

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Sample Repayment Schedule Loan Amount # of Payments 6% 7% 8% 9%

Amount of Payments $2,625 60 $51 $52 $53 $54 $3,500 75 $56 $58 $59 $61 $5,000 120 $56 $59 $61 $64 $8,500 120 $94 $99 $103 $108 $10,000 120 $112 $117 $122 $127 $15,000 120 $167 $175 $182 $191

Florida Bright Futures Program

3.0 cumulative grade-point average. & SCHOLARSHIPS

not eligible. FINANCIAL AID

www.phcc.edu Financial Aid and Scholarships 42 Scholarships

& SCHOLARSHIPS 5. The Dean of Student Services shall records and will not be allowed to re-reg- achievement. Awards are made to Pasco carefully and thoroughly consider all and Hernando county public high school ister or receive transcripts until such time as any deferment is paid. (Refer to PHCC of the relevant information and testi- students finishing in the top 10% of their mony available to him/her and then Board of Trustees Rule 6Hx19-6.08.) graduating class each year who plan to at- shall issue findings on the matter. The tend PHCC. PHCC offers other forms of Tutorial assistance is available for veter- findings shall be placed in written form financial assistance in the areas of special ans who have a deficiency in one or more and shall be forwarded to the student artistic achievement, academic endeavors, subjects and can be paid for by the VA. and to the President. The President, or athletic ability and/or participation in The Campus Veterans Advisor is the his/her designee, shall take final action College-related activities. The College also student’s link to VA. He/she can furnish on the matter based upon the findings offers scholarships based on determined additional information about VA proof the Dean of Student Services. financial need, on a limited basis. For more grams and procedures. Veteran students information, contact the Financial Aid or should consult with the Campus Veterans Financial Aid Rights Student Services Office on any campus. Advisor prior to selecting, dropping/add- and Responsibilities ing, withdrawing, or auditing any class. Veteran’s Benefits All of these actions affect benefits. It is the Students - You Have the Right to All degree programs and many certificate students responsibility to inquire concern- Ask a School: ing all VA rules and regulations and to and diploma programs at the college are •What financial assistance is available, report any changes in status which affects approved for education and training un- including information on all federal, his/her benefits. der the various U.S. Department of Vet- state, and institutional financial aid erans Affairs (VA) programs. Even though programs. these programs are approved it is the re- Financial Aid Grievance Process sponsibility of the veteran student to ap- The procedures for the financial aid griev- •What the deadlines are for submitting ply for benefits. The VA will not pay ben- ance process, other than those that per- applications for each of the financial efits for classes outside of the student’s tain to insufficient academic progress, are aid programs available. program of study. See the Campus Veter- listed below. (Appeals relating to insuffi- •What is the cost of attending, and what ans Advisor for assistance with your ini- cient academic progress are processed ac- are the policies regarding refunds for tial application and any changes in your cording to the procedures contained in students who drop out. program and to initiate enrollment certi- Board Rule 6Hxl9-6.09.) fication to the VA. •What criteria are used to select finan- 1. Students should first attempt to resolve cial aid recipients. The VA pays most entitlements directly a financial aid grievance locally to the student. In turn, the student must through discussion with a campus Fi- •How financial need is determined. pay for tuition, fees, books, and supplies. nancial Aid advisor. If the grievance This process includes how expenses A veteran who is eligible to receive ben- can not be settled at the campus-level, (i.e., for tuition and fees, room and efits under Chapter 30, 32, 34, 35, or the student may appeal, in writing, to board, travel, books and supplies, per- Chapter 1606, is entitled to one deferment the Director of Financial Aid. sonal and miscellaneous costs) impact your budget. each academic year for payment of tuition 2. The student will be required to sub- only. Deferments are not available for mit a written statement regarding the •What resources (e.g., parental contri- other fees, books, and supplies. Each vet- nature of the appeal to the Director of bution, other financial aid, your assets) eran who receives a deferment shall first Financial Aid. The Director of Finan- are considered in the calculation of complete a Veterans Deferred Payment cial Aid shall respond to the appeal your need. 2004–2005 Financial Aid and Scholarships 43 •To explain how much of your finan- Students - You Have a •Accept responsibility for all agreements cial need, as determined by the insti- Responsibility to: you sign. tution, has been met. •Review and consider all information •If you have a Stafford loan, notify the •To explain the various programs in about a school’s program before you lender immediately of changes in your your student aid package. If you be- enroll. name, address, or school status. lieve you have been treated unfairly, •Pay special attention to your applica- •Perform in a satisfactory manner the you may request reconsideration of the award which was made to you. tion for student financial aid, complete work that is agreed upon in accepting it accurately, and submit it on time to a Federal Work-Study award. •What portion of the financial aid you the right place. Errors can delay your • Know and comply with the deadlines receive must be repaid and what por- receiving financial aid. Intentional tion is grant aid. If the aid is a loan, misreporting of information on appli- for application or reapplication for aid. you have the right to know the inter- cation forms for federal financial aid (You must reapply each year.) est rate, the total amount that must be is a violation of law and is considered • Know and comply with your school’s repaid, the payback procedures, the a criminal offense subject to penalties refund procedures. length of time allowed to repay the under the U.S. Criminal Code.

•Notify the Financial Aid Office of all & SCHOLARSHIPS

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& ADVISING VIII. Sexual Offender/Predator The following acts of misconduct are pro- A.7 Disruption or interference with

& ADVISING nies, and other special college activities. plies and textbooks for college courses, as well as various other items of interest to

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