Garrett College 2021-2022 Catalog Garrett College ▪ 687 Mosser Road ▪ McHenry, MD 21541 ▪ 301.387.3000 ▪ www.garrettcollege.edu Garrett College is a public, two-year, associate degree granting institution of the State of Maryland. 2021-2022 Catalog i Garrett College GARRETT COLLEGE CATALOG 2021-2022, AS UPDATED APRIL 2021 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. The most recent version of the Catalog can be found online at www.garrettcollege.edu. Garrett College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, military status, sexual orientation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law, or by college policy. The following person has been designated to monitor compliance and handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies (www.garrettcollege.edu/equity-and-compliance): Office of Equity & Compliance, 687 Mosser Road, McHenry, MD 21541; 301-387-3037; [email protected]. 2021-2022 Catalog ii Garrett College TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................................................................................................................................................... III ACADEMIC CALENDAR ........................................................................................................................................................ IV GENERAL INFORMATION ...................................................................................................................................................... 1 Accreditation .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 1 Mission, Goals, Vision & Values .............................................................................................................................................................. 1 Institutional Learning Goals .................................................................................................................................................................... 2 Academic Programs ................................................................................................................................................................................ 3 The Campus ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 3 Advancement & Alumni ......................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Notices & Disclosures ............................................................................................................................................................................. 5 ADMISSION TO THE COLLEGE ................................................................................................................................................. 8 Philosophy .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 8 Application Procedures .......................................................................................................................................................................... 8 Student Classifications ......................................................................................................................................................................... 13 Transfer Credits .................................................................................................................................................................................... 13 Credit for Competency-Based Education (Credit for Prior Learning) .................................................................................................................. 14 Student Residency ................................................................................................................................................................................ 17 FINANCIAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................................................................... 21 Tuition, Fees, and Other Expenses ....................................................................................................................................................... 21 Financial Aid Programs ......................................................................................................................................................................... 24 Veterans Programs ............................................................................................................................................................................... 27 Student Labor Programs ....................................................................................................................................................................... 28 STUDENT SERVICES ........................................................................................................................................................... 29 Student Conduct Code ......................................................................................................................................................................... 29 Student Government ............................................................................................................................................................................ 29 Student Organizations and Activities ................................................................................................................................................... 29 Laker Nation Athletics at Garrett College ............................................................................................................................................. 29 Campus Services ................................................................................................................................................................................... 30 Student Health Services ....................................................................................................................................................................... 30 Residence Life ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 30 ACADEMIC SERVICES ......................................................................................................................................................... 32 Campus Technology ............................................................................................................................................................................. 32 Academic Support Services .................................................................................................................................................................. 32 International Students .......................................................................................................................................................................... 33 Records and Registration ..................................................................................................................................................................... 34 Continuing Education and Workforce Development ............................................................................................................................ 34 ACADEMICS ..................................................................................................................................................................... 36 Academic Program Information ........................................................................................................................................................... 36 Academic Regulations .......................................................................................................................................................................... 40 Graduation ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 49 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS, MAJORS & CONCENTRATIONS ............................................................................................................. 53 NON-DEGREE TRANSFER PROGRAMS .................................................................................................................................. 103 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 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