Garrett College 2016-2017 Catalog Garrett College ▪ 687 Mosser Road ▪ McHenry, MD 21541 ▪ 301.387.3000 ▪ www.garrettcollege.edu Garrett College is a public, two year, associate’s degree granting institution of the State of Maryland. GARRETT COLLEGE CATALOG 2016-2017, AS PRODUCED JULY 2016 This catalog is produced for informational purposes only. Though the College makes every effort to ensure that this publication includes up-to-date and accurate information, this catalog does not constitute a contract between Garrett College and prospective or currently enrolled students. In order to continually serve the interests of the College and its students, the College reserves the right to change the regulations and conditions of this catalog without notice. Students’ failure to read this catalog does not excuse them from the regulations and conditions contained in it. Garrett College does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, ethnic origin, or handicapping conditions. This nondiscrimination policy includes equal treatment for students in regard to admission, programs/activities, financial assistance, and equal treatment of faculty and staff in employment. 2016-2017 Catalog ii Garrett College TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................................................................................................................................................... III ACADEMIC CALENDAR ........................................................................................................................................................ IV GENERAL INFORMATION ...................................................................................................................................................... 1 Accreditation .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 1 Mission and Goals .................................................................................................................................................................................. 1 Academic Programs ................................................................................................................................................................................ 1 The Campus ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 2 Advancement & Alumni ......................................................................................................................................................................... 3 Notices ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3 ADMISSION TO THE COLLEGE ................................................................................................................................................. 8 Philosophy .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 8 Application Procedures .......................................................................................................................................................................... 8 Student Classifications ......................................................................................................................................................................... 12 Transfer Credits .................................................................................................................................................................................... 13 Credit for Competency-Based Education (Credit for Prior Learning) .................................................................................................................. 14 Student Residency ................................................................................................................................................................................ 17 FINANCIAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................................................................... 22 Tuition, Fees, and Other Expenses ....................................................................................................................................................... 22 Financial Aid Programs ......................................................................................................................................................................... 25 Student Labor Programs ....................................................................................................................................................................... 30 STUDENT SERVICES ........................................................................................................................................................... 31 Student Conduct Code ......................................................................................................................................................................... 31 Student Government ............................................................................................................................................................................ 31 Student Organizations and Activities ................................................................................................................................................... 31 Advising & Academic Success Center: Advising Services ..................................................................................................................... 31 Athletics................................................................................................................................................................................................ 32 Bookstore ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 32 Food Service ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 32 Health and Counseling Services ............................................................................................................................................................ 32 Residence Life ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 32 ACADEMIC SERVICES ......................................................................................................................................................... 34 Campus Technology ............................................................................................................................................................................. 34 Academic Support Services .................................................................................................................................................................. 34 International Students .......................................................................................................................................................................... 35 Records and Registration ..................................................................................................................................................................... 36 Continuing Education and Workforce Development ............................................................................................................................ 36 ACADEMICS ..................................................................................................................................................................... 37 Academic Program Information ........................................................................................................................................................... 37 Academic Regulations .......................................................................................................................................................................... 39 Graduation ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 49 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS, MAJORS & CONCENTRATIONS ............................................................................................................. 52 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS .................................................................................................................................................... 107 BOARD OF TRUSTEES, ADMINISTRATION & FACULTY .............................................................................................................. 146 Board of Trustees 2016-2017 ............................................................................................................................................................. 146 College