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., . " ... · ' 7~ Bro.o.khaven College . - ~II, an a es have been removed from this document. • , Mission Statement , Brookhaven College is committed [0 the highest standards of performance in educational programs including college preparatory, academic transfer, career training, and lifelong learning. The college will maintain a supportive educational environment which emphasizes the processes of reflection, creativity, and responsible decision making. Within this environment the college seeks to serve a diversity of I students by offering a broad spectrum oflearning experiences. The college recognizes the worth and dignity of all persons and seeks to be responsive to their needs, as well as to those of organizations 'and businesses in the community. By providing the educational environment described above, Brookhaven College seeks {Q prepare its students to accept the challenges of the future as responsible and productive members of society and to value and enjoy the contributions of all members of our multicultural community. Within the overall mission, Brookhaven College provides the following: I. technical programs up to two years in length leading to associate degrees or certificates; 2. vocational programs leading directly to employment in semi-skilled and skilled occupations; 3. freshman and sophomore cours~ in arts and sciences, including core and field of study curricula leading to associate and toward baccalaureate degrees; 4. continuing adult education programs for occupational upgrading or personal enrichment; 5. compensatory education programs designed to fulfill the commitment of an admissions policy allowing the enrollment of disadvantaged students; 6. a continuing program of counseling and guidance designed to assist students in achieving their individual educational goals; 7. workforce development programs to meet local and statewide needs; and 8. adult literacy and other basic skills programs for adults. The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board or the Dallas County Community College District Board, in the best interest of post-secondary education in Texas, may prescribe other purposes. Brookhaven College, GoalsI Goal 1/A - Career Preparation Brookhaven College students will obtain the knowledge, skills, and services needed to succeed in jobs and careers that meet the area workforce needs. Goal I/B - Transfer Preparation Brookhaven College students will obtain the freshman and sophomore level knowledge, skills, and services needed to succeed in earning a baccalaureate degree. Goal 2 - Continuing Education Brookhaven College students will obtain quality continuing education to enrich their lives personally, socially, and culturally and ro upgrade occupational and job skills. Goal 3 - Basic Skills Brookhaven College students will acquire basic literacy skills and developmental education to live more functionally and become ready to participate successfully in college-level curricula .. Goal 4 - Distance Learning Brookhaven College will use existing and emerging telecommunication technologies to provide convenient and flexible access to accredited and lifelong learning opportunities to students and workforces. ,, Goal 5 - Access The Brookhaven College student body will reflect the demographic characteristics of the Dallas County adult population and will persist in achieving their individual learning goals. Goal 6 - Economic Development Brookhaven College in partnership with business, industry, and governmental entities prepares a quali.ty workforce to enhance economic development. Goal 7 - Cirizenship Brookhaven College students will acquire the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in and contribute to a global community, to understand the value oflifelong learning. and to exercise their rights and responsibilities as citizens. I Brookhaven College 2002·2003 Catalog One of the seven colleges of the Dallas. County Community College District 3939 Valley View Lane Farmers Branch, Dallas, TX 75244-4997 Admissions: 972-860-4883 Advising and Counseling: 972-860-4830 Public Information: 972-860-4700 In addition to the main campus, Brookhaven College classes also may be offered ar one of our cemers. Check the class schedule for class locations. See the back of this catalog for a map. • BHC East Cemer 13608 Midway Road, Dallas, TX 75244 • BHC North Cemer 18106 Marsh Lane, Dallas, TX 75287 • BHC West Cemer 14940 Vemure Drive, Dallas, TX 75234 This publication reflects up-to-date information at press time. For the most current information. please refer to the official catalog on the Brookhaven College web site. www~BrookhavenCollege.edu. Educational and employment opportunities are offered by Brookhaven College without regard to race, color, age, national origin. religion. sex or disability. El Colegio Brookhaven ofrece oportunidades educarivas y de empleo sin considerar raza, color, edad, origen nacional, religion, sexo 0 irnpedimenro, Brookhaven College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (I866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097: Telephone number 404-679-4501) to award the associate degree. Table of Contents Table of Contents Accreditation 1 Tuition Exemption Programs 23 Equal Opportunities Statement 1 Vocational Rehabilitation :.23 Mission Statement/Purpose inside cover, 4 American-Indian/Native American Students 24 Veteran's Benefits Programs 24 About Brookhaven College 4 Srandards of Academic Progress 25 Institutional Memberships & Affiliations 5 GPA Requirements 25 National Certifications 5 Instructional Areas 5 Registration 25 Studenr and Campus Services .5 How ro Register 25 Brookhaven College Administration 6 Assessment Procedures 25 Brookhaven College Faculty and Administrators 6 Counseling & Advisemenr Services 26 Flexible Entry Courses 26 Aca.demic Calendar 10 Recommended Academic Load 26 Change of Schedule 26 Commonly Used Terms & Abbreviations 11 Classification of Studenrs 26 Getting Started 13 Distance Learning 27 General Admissions Policy 13 How to Enroll 13 Student Services 28 Immunizations 14 Srudenr Programs and Resources (SPAR) 28 Srudenr Idenrification 14 Testing Cenrer 28 Admission/Entrance Requirements 14 Career Planning and Job Placemenr Services 28 Firsr-time-in-college Srudenrs 14 Special/Disability Services Office 28 Srudenrs Currently Enrolled/High School & BHC 14 Healrh Services & Insurance 29 High School Students Enrolled in Dual Credit Programs .. 15 Housing 29 Transfer Students 15 Library 29 Acceptance of Credit in Transfer 16 College Police Deparrmenrs 29 Academic Forgiveness Policy 16 Tutoring Services 29 Former Students 16 Arhlerics 29 Inrernational Srudents 16 Evaluarion of Foreign Credentials 17 Policies 30 Texas Academic Skills Program (TASP) 17 Equal Educarion and Employmenr Opportunity .30 Meering TASP Requirements 17 Family Educarional Rights & Privacy Act of 1974 30 Low Assessment Scores 1B Student Consumer Information Services 30 Exemption From TASP Requirements 18 Srudenr Righr to Know Act 30 When Tests Are Administered 1B Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act 30 Transferring Assessmen t Scores 1B Drug-Free Schools & Communities Act 30 TASP Assistance 18 Standard of Conduct 30 Money Matters 19 Academic Information 31 Tuition 19 Degree Requirements 31 Reduced-Tuition Program 19 Associate in Arts and Associates in Sciences Degrees 31 Tuition Installment Plan (TlPP) 20 Associate in Arts/Associate in Sciences HOPE and Liferime Learning Tax Credit 20 Field of Study Degrees 31 Reciprocal Tuition Agreement 20 Associate in Arts/Associate in Sciences Tuition Rebate Program 21 "Emphasis" Degrees .31 Refund Policy 21 Associate in College/University Transfer Degree 31 Returned Checks 21 Associate in Applied Sciences Degree .32 Additional Charges 21 Certificate Program Requirements 32 Transfer Students 32 Financial Aid 22 Core Curriculum 32 Eligibility Requirements for Aid 22 Academic Transfer Programs 35 Types of Aid Available 22 Earning and Associate Degree Prior to Transferring 35 Grants 22 Transfer Dispute Resolution .36 Scholarships 23 Choosing a Major/Developing an Educational Plan .36 Rising Srar Program 23 College Resources for Transfer Students 36 Loans 23 Transfer Guides .37 Short-Term Loans 23 Course-By-Course Equivalency Guides 37 Employmenr 23 Common Course Numbering System 37 Table of Contents Academic Information (continued) Technical/Occupational Programs/DCCCD 56 Choosing a Catalog Year 37 Other Things to Consider 37 Chart of Programs Offered at BHC ~ 59 Other Educational Programs 38 Accounting 59 American English and Culture Institute 38 Automotive Technology 63 Career and Technical Programs 38 Business Adminisrration 66 Certificate Programs : .38 Child Development 68 Credit By Examination 38 Computer Information Technology 73 Continuing Education Programs/CEUs .41 Electronic Commerce 86 Credit for Experiential Learning .41 Emergency Medical Services 87 Developmental Education .42 Logistics Technology 88 Evening and Weekend College 42 Management 89 External Learning Experiences for Marketing Careers 91 Career and Technical Programs .42 Nursing. Associate Degree 96 Human Development Courses 42 Office Technology 97 International Studies/Study Abroad Opportunities .42 Visual Communications 100 Non-Credit (Audit) .43 Reserve Office" Training COtpS (ROTC) .43 Credit Course Descriptions- Servicemen's Opportunity College .43 Accounting through Technical Algebra l03 Tech Prep .43 Workforce Educarion Course Manual (WECM) .43 Student Code of Conduct ; 176 Student Obligations .43 Attending Class .43 Health