(203) 332-5000 900 Lafayette Boulevard Bridgeport, CT 06604 WWW.HOUSATONIC.EDU 2020-2021 COLLEGE CATALOG & STUDENT HANDBOOK Becoming CONNECTICUT STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE A merger of Connecticut's 12 community colleges is underway. As a part of this merger, modifications will be made to academic programs. Students who do not complete their programs by the end of the Spring 2023 term will be matched with the Connecticut State Community College (CT State) program that most closely aligns with the student's Spring 2023 program and is offered at the current Housatonic Community College location. The College is committed to students completing their education with a minimum of disruption. Further details can be found and will be updated on the Frequently Asked Questions page: www.ct.edu/ctstate/academics Published October 10, 2020 All information in this catalog can be viewed online at http://housatonic.catalog.acalog.com 1 Published October 10, 2020 TABLE OF CONTENTS The College reserves the right to change course offerings or to modify or change information and regulations published in this catalog. This catalog should not be construed as a contract between the students and the College. All information in this catalog can be viewed online at http://housatonic.catalog.acalog.com Academic Calendar 2020-2021 ............................................................................................................ 5 COVID-19 INFORMATION .................................................................................................................... 6 Role and Scope ...................................................................................................................................... 7 Housatonic's Mission .............................................................................................................................. 8 Academic Goals ..................................................................................................................................... 8 The Housatonic Community College Foundation, Inc............................................................................ 9 Accreditation ........................................................................................................................................... 9 Marketing & Communications ................................................................................................................ 9 The Housatonic Museum of Art ............................................................................................................ 10 Statement of Nondiscrimination ........................................................................................................... 10 Admissions ......................................................................................................................................... 11 Placement Testing ................................................................................................................................ 12 Students with Disabilities ...................................................................................................................... 14 Programs for High School Students ..................................................................................................... 14 Admission of Senior Citizens & Veterans............................................................................................. 16 Admission of International Students ..................................................................................................... 16 Transferring to Housatonic ................................................................................................................... 17 Tuition & Fees Schedule.................................................................................................................... 19 Financial Aid Policies ........................................................................................................................... 22 Academic Procedures ........................................................................................................................ 27 Becoming Connecticut State Community College ............................................................................... 27 Registration .......................................................................................................................................... 27 Grading ................................................................................................................................................. 30 COVID-19 Grade Conversion............................................................................................................... 32 Appeal of Grades.................................................................................................................................. 34 Academic Standards Criteria................................................................................................................ 34 Academic Honors ................................................................................................................................. 37 Housatonic Community College 2020-2021 Catalog 3 Published October 10, 2020 Policies ................................................................................................................................................. 39 Academic Support Center ................................................................................................................. 42 Student Services Center ...................................................................................................................... 43 Testing Services ................................................................................................................................... 43 Advising and Student Success............................................................................................................. 43 Counseling and Wellness Center ......................................................................................................... 44 Library................................................................................................................................................... 45 Accelerated Programs .......................................................................................................................... 46 Office of Career Services and Internships ........................................................................................... 47 Transfer from Housatonic to Other Colleges ...................................................................................... 48 Early Childhood Laboratory School ................................................................................................. 51 Student Life ......................................................................................................................................... 52 Activities & Events ................................................................................................................................ 52 Parking and Public Safety .................................................................................................................... 53 Non-Credit Programs ......................................................................................................................... 54 Degrees & Certificates ....................................................................................................................... 59 Academic Program Information............................................................................................................ 59 Becoming Connecticut State Community College ......................................................................... 59 Blackboard e-Learning Platform .......................................................................................................... 59 General Education Core ....................................................................................................................... 60 General Education Courses by Category .......................................................................................... 156 Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic Disclaimer ................................................................................. 158 Course Descriptions ........................................................................................................................ 159 Housatonic People ........................................................................................................................... 203 College Policies ................................................................................................................................ 224 4 Housatonic Community College 2020-2021 Catalog Published October 10, 2020 ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2020-2021 The college is closed on Sundays. Please see the online calendar at www.housatonic.edu for registration dates, campus events and student activities FALL 2020 August 26, 2020 ---------------- Regular Session begins for Fall 2020 Semester August 26, 2020 ---------------- 1st 8-week Accelerated Session Begins August 29, 2020 ---------------- First Day of Weekend Classes September 7, 2020 ------------- Labor Day - College Closed September 9, 2020 -------------- Late Start - Fall 14-week Session Begins October 12, 2020 --------------- Columbus Day - College open/Classes held October 19, 2020 --------------- 1st 8-week Accelerated