2010-2011 Catalog
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Information in this catalog applies to the 2010-2011 academic year. The publication is designed to provide accurate information about Harford Community College at the time of publication. It is not an irrevocable contract between the student and Harford Community College. The College reserves the right to change, at any time, any of the provisions contained herein. The College will make efforts to notify students of changes through class schedules, the HCC website, the student newspaper and updated program brochures. Students are encouraged to consult with advisors to verify curriculum information before registering each semester. Harford Community College actively encourages the enrollment of all interested students, and supports the employment of all qualified persons, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by law or policies and practices of Harford Community College. Administrators, faculty and staff of HCC are committed to fully implementing enrollment and employment as required by specific acts of Congress and by federal and state regulations. Inquiries regarding compliance may be directed to the Office of Human Resources. Individuals with disabilities who request academic accommodations for courses must register with Disability Support Services and must provide a copy of current documentation of the disability. A minimum notice of four weeks may be needed to provide some accommodations. Appointments can be made and questions answered by calling Disability Support Services, 443-412-2402 or 443-442-2199(TTY). Harford Community College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104; the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), 8410 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Suite 670, Chicago, IL 60631; and the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc. (NLNAC), 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 500, Atlanta, GA 30326. The College is approved by the American Bar Association (ABA), 321 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60610. Published March 2010 Printed on 30% PCW content recycled paper. Harford Community College Catalog 2010-2011 401 Thomas Run Road Bel Air, Maryland 21015 443-412-2000 TTY 443-412-2199 www.harford.edu Board of Trustees Doris G. Carey April L. Fritts John F. Haggerty (District A; Term Expires 2011) (District F; Term Expires 2014) (At-Large; Term Expires 2012) Bryan E. Kelly Howard K. McComas, IV Susan E. Mull (At-Large; Term Expires 2010) (District C; Term Expires 2008) (District B; Term Expires 2010) Bradley R. Stover, J.D. James J. Valdes, Ph.D. Douglas G. Wright, M.D. (At-Large; Term Expires 2014) (District E; Term Expires 2008) (District D; Term Expires 2009) Harford Community College James F. LaCalle, Ed.D. ii President/Secretary-Treasurer Table of Contents Board of Trustees . ii Course Descriptions . 151 Table of Contents . iii Directories . 203 Message from the President . vi College Administration . 205 General Information . 1 Faculty and Administration . 206 Academic Calendar . 2 Professional Staff . 210 Institutional Profile . 3 Staff . 213 Academic Information . 14 Harford Community College Foundation, Inc. 214 Enrollment Information . 26 Alumni & Friends Association . 215 Academic Policies . 38 College Advisory Groups . 216 Support Services . 44 Glossary . 220 Continuing Education and Training . 58 Telephone Directory . 223 Cultural Programs . 60 Index . 224 Programs of Instruction . 63 Application for Enrollment. 229, 232 Campus Map . Inside Back Cover iii Table of Contents (continued) Programs of Instruction Associate Degree Certificate AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS (Articulated with Institute of Applied Agriculture at UMCP) Programs Programs Page Agricultural Business Management/Business Administration AAS*** 68 Equine Business Management/Business Administration AAS*** 69 Golf Course Management/Business Administration AAS*** 70 Landscape Management/Business Administration AAS*** 71 Turfgrass Management/Business Administration AAS*** 72 BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES Chemical Dependency Counseling AAS*** 84 Criminal Justice (Option in the Arts and Sciences)* AA 93 Criminal Justice (Option in Legal Studies) AAS 94 History (Option in the Arts and Sciences)* AA 105 Paralegal Studies (Option in Legal Studies) AAS X++ 128 Political Science (Option in the Arts and Sciences)* AA 136 Political Science - International Relations Track AA 137 Psychology (Option in the Arts and Sciences) * AA 138 Sociology (Option in the Arts and Sciences) * 140 General Sociology Track AA 140 Sociology/Anthropology Track AA 140 Social Work Track AA 140 BUSINESS Accounting AAS X 64 Administrative Professions (Option in Business Management) X 67 Business Administration AS X 79 Business Management 81 Administrative Professions Track AAS 82 Agricultural Business Track AAS 81 Corporate Communications Track AAS 81 Manufacturing Track AAS 82 Retail Management Track AAS 82 Service Track AAS 82 CPA Exam Qualification X66 COMPUTER AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Computer Information Systems AAS 89 Computer Information Systems Programming X 91 Computer Information Systems Software X 91 Computer Information Systems UNIX X 91 Computer Science AS 92 Information Systems Management (Option in Business Administration) AS 108 Information Systems Security AAS X 109 EDUCATIONAL STUDIES Early Childhood Education AAS 96 Teacher Education Transfer (Students must earn Bachelor’s degree to become certified teachers.) 143 Early Childhood Education AAT 143 Elementary Education/Special Education AAT 144 Secondary Education AA X+++ 145 Secondary Education - Chemistry AAT 146 Secondary Education - Mathematics AAT 147 Secondary Education - Physics AAT 148 GENERAL STUDIES General Studies AA 104 iv Technical/Professional Studies AAS** 150 Table of Contents (continued) Programs of Instruction Associate Degree Certificate HUMANITIES Programs Programs Page English (Option in the Arts and Sciences)* AA 100 Philosophy (Option in the Arts and Sciences)* AA 132 NURSING AND ALLIED HEALTH Electroneurodiagnostic Technology AAS** 97 Histotechnology (Option in Science Laboratory Technology) AAS** 106 Massage Therapy AAS*** 116 Medical Assisting AAS▲ X▲ 118 Medical Laboratory Technology AAS***▲ 121 Medical Office Assistant (Option in Technical/Professional Studies) X** 120 Nursing AS▲ 123 Practical Nursing X+ 127 SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS Biology (Option in the Arts and Sciences)* AS 77 Biotechnology X78 Chemistry - Calculus Based (Option in the Arts and Sciences)* AS 85 Chemistry - Non Calculus Based (Option in the Arts and Sciences)* AS 86 Engineering AS 98 Environmental Science (Option in the Arts and Sciences)* AS 101 Environmental Technology AAS X 102 Horticulture*** AAS 107 Mathematics (Option in the Arts and Sciences)* AS 117 Physics (Option in the Arts and Sciences)* AS 135 Science Laboratory Technology AAS** 139 TECHNOLOGY Computer Aided Design and Drafting AAS X 87 Engineering Technology AAS 99 Surveying Technology Land Surveying AAS*** 142 VISUAL, PERFORMING, AND APPLIED ARTS Art & Design 73 Digital Arts AA 74 Fine Art AA 75 Graphic Design AA 76 Design and Technical Theatre AAS 95 Interior Design AAS 111 Interior Decorating X 112 Mass Communications 113 Advertising and Sales Promotion Option AAS X 113 Production and Announcing in the Electronic Media Option AAS X 114 Music (Option in the Arts and Sciences)* AA 122 Performing Arts AA 131 Photography (Option in the Arts and Sciences)* AA X 133 * Programs noted as “Option in the Arts and Sciences” lead to either an AA or an AS degree in the Arts and Sciences with an emphasis on the discipline specified. ** Statewide program (see Cooperative Degree Programs in this Catalog) *** Articulated program with another college (see Cooperative Degree Programs in this Catalog) + Requires admission into the Nursing AS Degree Program ++ Associate or Bachelor’s degree required to enter certificate program In order to ensure quality programs of instruction, the +++ Bachelor’s degree required to enter certificate program ▲ College may add or revise programs during the academic Designated Statewide/Health Manpower Shortage Program year. As a result, these additions or revisions may occur Application for Enrollment on page 229, 232 of this Catalog. after the catalog printing and will not appear in this catalog. Please refer to the College’s web site at www.harford.edu for the most up-to-date information or visit the Welcome Center in the Student Center. v Message From The President Dear Students and Friends: Harford Community College is a strong, diverse and growing institution. In the past five years, enrollment in credit courses has increased approximately 20 percent, as students have heeded our advice to “Consider Harford First” when deciding where to attend college. The College offers more than 70 degree and certificate programs and provides a wide array of student support services such as tutoring, academic and career advising, financial aid and disability services. When transferring to regional colleges and universities, students will find it easier than in past years because of improved transfer agreements with many of these institutions. The College is being guided by two important documents: our Strategic Plan and a Campus Master Plan, both of which help us determine our future goals. In 2009, we completed a major renovation of our Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) building, Aberdeen Hall, and future projects include renovation