2011–2012 catalog ii Capitol College 2011-2012 Catalog General Information General Information . 1 Locations . 4 Mission and Philosophy . 4 History . 6 Centers of Excellence . 7 Affiliations, Memberships and Partnerships . 8 Online Learning . 10 Academic Policies Academic Policies and Procedures . 11 Scholastic Standing . 13 Academic Performance . 15 Matriculation . 16 Transfer Credits . 18 Tuition/Financial Aid Tuition and Fees . 21 Payment Options . 22 Financial Aid . 24 Undergraduate Studies Undergraduate Program Offerings . 30 Undergraduate Admissions . 30 Astronautical Engineering . 35 Business Administration . 36 Computer Engineering . 37 Computer Engineering Technology . 38 Computer Science . 40 Electrical Engineering . 41 Electronics Engineering Technology . 42 Information Assurance . 44 Management of Information Technology . 45 Software Engineering . 46 Software and Internet Applications . 47 Telecommunications Engineering Technology . 48 Certificates . 50 Graduate Studies Graduate Program Offerings . 53 Doctorate Admissions . 53 Master’s Admissions . 54 Information Assurance (DSc) . 56 Business Administration (MBA) . 57 2011-2012 Catalog iii Astronautical Engineering . 58 Computer Science . 59 Electrical Engineering . 60 Information Assurance (MS) . 61 Information and Telecommunications Systems Management . 62 Internet Engineering . 63 Post-baccalaureate Certificates . 64 Non Credit Course and Certificate Offerings . 66 Courses Course Descriptions . 67 Resources Board of Trustees . 100 Advisory Boards . 101 Administration . 103 Faculty . 106 Calendar . 110 Index . 122 Map and Directions . 124 iv Capitol College The following offices are open as General Information indicated (EST) . Directory Admissions M, F 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Capitol College T-Th 9 a .m .- 7 p .m . 11301 Springfield Road Saturday appointments are available. Laurel, MD 20708-9758 Business Office Main Telephone Numbers M, F 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Information General 301-369-2800 T-Th 9 a .m .- 7 p .m . 888-522-7486 Financial Aid Admissions M, F 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Washington, DC 301-953-3200 T-Th 9 a .m .- 7 p .m . In-State 800-950-1992 Out-of-State 888-522-7486 Registration and Records Fax 301-953-1442 M, F 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Undergraduate Admissions Email T-Th 9 a .m .- 7 p .m . admissions@capitol-college .edu Graduate Admissions Email Student Life gradadmit@capitol-college .edu M-F 9 a .m .-5 p .m . Website Evenings by appointment. www .capitol-college .edu Emergency Closing Office Hours In the event of severe weather or other The following offices are open Monday emergencies, any possible cancellations or through Friday, 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. (EST). late openings will be announced to area radio and television broadcasts and posted on the Executive Suite college website. President The college maintains a recorded mes- Vice President for Academic Affairs sage at 301-369-2800, 888-522-7486, Vice President for Advancement 800-950-1992 and 301-953-3200 and posts Vice President for Finance and a weather advisory on the website when Administration possible. Due to power outages and other Vice President for Planning and circumstances that occur during adverse Assessment weather, it is not always possible to update Office of the Deans this information. It is the responsibility of stu- Dean of Business and Information dents to tune in to the radio or television for Sciences announcements . Dean of Engineering and Computer The television channels and radio stations Science notified by the college are listed in the stu- Critical Infrastructures and Cyber dent handbook and on the college website. Protection Center Administration and Human Resources Advancement and Alumni Services Career Services* Marketing and Communications *Evening appointments are available. 2011-2012 Catalog 1 Accreditation the Engineering Accreditation Commission of Accreditation Board for Engineering and Capitol College is authorized by the state Technology. The baccalaureate degree pro- of Maryland (Maryland Higher Education grams in computer engineering technology, Commission, 839 Bestgate Road, Suite 400, electronics engineering technology and tele- Annapolis, MD 21401, 410-260-4500) to communications engineering technology are confer bachelor of science (BS) degrees in also accredited by the Technology Accredita- astronautical engineering, business admin- tion Commission of the Accreditation Board istration, computer engineering, computer for Engineering and Technology (111 Market science, electrical engineering, information Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202, assurance, management of information 410-347-7700) . Capitol College is approved technology, software engineering and soft- for veterans’ education by the Maryland ware and Internet applications . The college Higher Education Commission . is authorized to confer BS and associate in applied science (AAS) degrees in computer Equal Opportunities engineering technology, electronics engineer- ing technology, and telecommunications Capitol College actively subscribes to a engineering technology . The BS programs in policy of equal educational and employment business administration and management of opportunity and, in accordance with Title IX information technology are fully accredited of the education amendments of 1972, does by the International Assembly for Collegiate not discriminate on the basis of race, color, Business Education (IACBE, PO Box 25217, sex, handicap, religion, national or ethnic Overland Park, KS 66225). origin in admission, treatment of students or The college is authorized by the state of employment . Maryland to confer master of science (MS) degrees in astronautical engineering, com- Changes in Catalog Information puter science, electrical engineering, informa- Capitol College reserves the right to make tion assurance, information and telecommu- changes in policies, procedures, degree nications systems management, and Internet requirements, schedules, course offerings engineering. The college is authorized by the and other college standards or announce- state of Maryland to confer a master of busi- ments to meet circumstances that may arise ness administration (MBA) degree . The MBA- after publication. and information and telecommunications The provisions of this publication are not systems management programs are fully to be regarded as an irrevocable contract accredited by the International Assembly for between the student and Capitol College. Collegiate Business Education (IACBE, PO Box The college reserves the right to change any 25217, Overland Park, KS 66225). provision or requirement in any college pub- The college is authorized by the state of lication without notice at any time during the Maryland to confer a doctor of science (DSc) student’s term of attendance . in information assurance . Capitol College reserves the right to The college is accredited by the Commis- require a student to withdraw, or to refuse sion on Higher Education of the Middle States to grant a degree or certificate if, in the judg- Association of Colleges and Schools (Commis- ment of the administration of the college, the sion on Higher Education, Middle States Asso- student fails to meet the college’s require- ciation of Colleges and Schools, 3624 Market ments satisfactorily . The college reserves the Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, 215-662- right to change tuition and fees at any time at 5606) . The BS degree programs in electrical the discretion of the Board of Trustees . engineering, astronautical engineering and computer engineering are also accredited by Student Records The procedures and guidelines adopted by Capitol College regarding student records comply fully with the Family Educational 2 Capitol College Rights and Privacy Act of 1974. This federal the student instructs the college, in writing, to law establishes the rights of students to have the request removed . inspect and review their records, to have the Students have the right to receive copies privacy of their educational records main- of their Capitol College academic and finan- tained and to provide guidelines for the cor- cial records. Reproduction of academic tran- rection of inaccurate or misleading data . scripts costs $5 per copy . There is no charge Educational records are defined as for copies of financial aid transcripts. records, files, documents, and other mate- Alleged failure by the college to comply rials containing information related to a with the Family Educational Rights and Pri- student that are maintained by Capitol Col- vacy Act may be directed, in writing, to the Information General lege . Included in this category are records Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act maintained by faculty advisors, Office of office by the student. Questions about this act Admissions, Office of Financial Aid, Business may be referred to the appropriate Executive Office, Office of Career Services, Office of the Council member. Student Life and Office of Registration and Records. Students who wish to gain access to a The Capitol College particular record should contact the office Commitment responsible for maintaining that record. Capitol College guarantees its quali- Under college policy, records will be produced fied bachelor’s degree graduates place- within a maximum period of three weeks, ment in the field of engineering, engi- although in most instances the student will neering technology, computer sciences, be shown the record upon request. information technology or business with Certain documents, including financial a competitive salary within 90 days of records