Ber ge n Community College 20 0 1 - 2 0 0 2 www.bergen.cc.nj.us Bergen Community College, 400 Paramus Road, Paramus, New Jersey 07652-1595 (201) 447-7100 (201) 447-7845 (TTY) The College reserves the right to change any provisions contained in this publication without prior notice. Students are responsible for the information contained in this catalog. Failure to read this catalog does not excuse students from the requirements and regulations contained herein. NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY: It is the policy of Bergen Community College to provide access to educational programs, services, and benefits to all students, without regard to religion, race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, marital status, sex, disability, or veteran status. The college complies with Title VII of the Civil Rights Acts of 1964 and 1990, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Older Americans Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Questions about these laws or allegations of violations of students rights should be addressed to: Michael J. Nord, Manager of Training and Compliance Bergen Community College, 400 Paramus Road, Paramus, New Jersey, 07652 (201) 612-5331 (voice), or (201) 447-7845 (TTY) or to the Secretary, Department of Education, Washington, D.C. 20201. Floor Plan 1 Pool Theatre Gym Bookstore Health Services AV Library Admissions & Evening To East Hall Registration Office ➜ Testing Public To Technology Center Safety (Open in 2002) To Paramus Road Student Center To Scoskie Hall Main Entry Snack Bar 2 Floor Plan Cafeteria Library E N S W 3 Floor Plan Library E N S W Legend ADMINISTRATION East Hall Floor Plan LIBRARY E C-WING SCIENCE Child Development Center BUSINESS EAST HALL Lecture Hall CAD Drafting Lab CORRIDORS BUS STOP English Lab RESTROOMS NO PARKING Art Administrative WHEELCHAIR ACCESS Office Studio Lunch Horticulture STAIRS Room Computer Lab ENTRY/EXIT Theatre Kitchen MAC ELEVATORS Lab Lab Horticulture ATM INFORMATION Co n t e n t s GENERAL INFORMATION Philosophy.............................................................................................................9 History.................................................................................................................10 Accreditations......................................................................................................10 ADMISSIONS Degree-Seeking Students.....................................................................................11 Non-Degree-Seeking Students ............................................................................11 Second Bergen Community College Degree......................................................12 Visiting Students..................................................................................................12 International Students..........................................................................................12 Students with Disabilities....................................................................................12 Senior Citizens ....................................................................................................12 Veterans ...............................................................................................................13 New Jersey National Guard ................................................................................13 Volunteer Fire, First Aid and Rescue Squad.......................................................13 Unemployed Persons...........................................................................................13 Testing and Assessment.......................................................................................13 Transfer of Credit................................................................................................15 Transfer to Other Institutions..............................................................................15 Entrance Requirements for Health Career Programs..........................................16 SPECIALPROGRAMS Educational Opportunity Fund Program.............................................................17 College Experience Program...............................................................................17 College Freshman Seminar .................................................................................18 Developmental Program......................................................................................18 Academic Intervention and Monitoring System ................................................18 American Language Program..............................................................................18 Cooperative Education, Career Counseling, and Placement...............................19 Service Learning..................................................................................................19 Honors Program ..................................................................................................19 Study Abroad.......................................................................................................19 Continuing Education..........................................................................................19 Institute for Learning in Retirement....................................................................20 Small Business Development Center..................................................................20 Philip Ciarco Jr. Learning Center........................................................................20 REGISTRATION & TUITION Academic Advisement.........................................................................................22 Registration..........................................................................................................22 Tuition and Fees..................................................................................................22 Residency Requirements.....................................................................................24 Withdrawals.........................................................................................................24 Refunds................................................................................................................24 Financial Aid.......................................................................................................25 Co n t e n t s ACADEMIC POLICIES & REGULATIONS Academic Records ..............................................................................................27 Grading................................................................................................................27 Auditing Classes..................................................................................................28 Academic Honors................................................................................................30 Degree Requirements..........................................................................................31 Academic Regulations ........................................................................................32 Acceptable Information Technology Use............................................................33 Web Site Guidelines............................................................................................35 STUDENT LIFE Clubs ..................................................................................................................37 Rules and Regulations ........................................................................................40 ACADEMIC & STUDENT FACILITIES The Sidney Silverman Library and Learning Resource Center..........................48 Instructional Facilities and Services....................................................................49 Student Facilities and Services............................................................................52 Community Use of College Facilities ................................................................54 PROGRAMS BY DEGREE............................................................................................55 PROGRAMS AT A GLANCE ........................................................................................57 COURSES APPROVED FOR GENERALEDUCATION ..........................................59 TRANSFER PROGRAMS Associate in Arts in Liberal Arts ........................................................................60 Associate in Arts in Fine and Performing Arts ..................................................68 Associate in Science in Natural Sciences or Mathematics ................................74 Associate in Science in Engineering Science ....................................................79 Associate in Science in Professional Studies......................................................81 CAREER PROGRAMS (ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREES) ........87 Allied Health ......................................................................................................88 Art........................................................................................................................93 Business Administration......................................................................................94 Business Technologies ........................................................................................96 Human Services ................................................................................................101 Industrial and Design Technologies..................................................................103