AL CARRINGTON-SCOTT CAMPUS A 1247 Jimmie Kerr rd. • Graham, NC 27253-8000 M DILLINGHAM CENTER A 2020-2021 1304 Plaza dr. • BurliNGtoN, NC 27215 NCE CATALOG C OMMUNITY C OLLEGE 2020-21 336-506-4ACC • alamancecc.edu Your HIRE Education The legal and corporate name of the College is “ALAMANCE COMMUNITY COLLEGE” The provisions of this publication are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between the student and Alamance Community College. This publication contains information concerning academic programs, course de- scriptions, procedures, policies, and general information about Alamance Community College in existence at the time of this publication’s deadline. Information in this pub- lication is subject to change and Alamance Community College reserves the right to make any necessary revisions in the information contained here without notice. The College further reserves the right to add, amend, or repeal content in this publication and such modifications will be provided on the College’s website in as timely a man- ner as practical. If any provision of this publication is found to be outdated, invalid, or inconsistent with applicable law, the remaining provisions will continue to be valid and in full force and effect. An Equal Opportunity Institution 2 President’s Welcome WELCOME At Alamance Community College, we are committed to meeting you wherever you are on your academic journey and getting you to the next level in your education and career. We are dedicated to improving the economic well-being of our community— one student at a time. We are steadfast in our mission to align our job skills training and workforce development with the needs of local business and industry. In so doing, we are preparing our students to compete in a 21st century global economy. I welcome you and thank you for choosing Alamance Community College and pledge to you that we will work to ensure that you succeed during every step of your academic journey. Whether you plan to later transfer to a four-year institution to complete the baccalaureate degree or whether you are earning a degree in one of nearly three dozen curriculum programs, I believe you will find the convenience, accessibility, flexibility, quality, and affordability of Alamance Community College well suited to meet your individual needs. In the months and years ahead, we will strategically introduce new and exciting programs of study while expanding and improving existing programs. We will do this leveraging state-of-the-art facilities, cutting-edge technologies, and this resolute promise: Your success is our priority. Choosing Alamance Community College, I believe, will be one of the best decisions you’ll ever make in your life. Dr. Algie Gatewood Alamance Community College President TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 ACADEMIC CALENDAR ...............................................................................5 MISSION AND PURPOSE OF ALAMANCE COMMUNITY COLLEGE .......6 STATEMENT OF DIVERSITY POLICY .........................................................7 ACCREDITATION ..........................................................................................7 A HISTORY OF ALAMANCE COMMUNITY COLLEGE ..............................8 STUDENT SUCCESS ..................................................................................10 ADMISSION .................................................................................................20 EXPENSES ..................................................................................................27 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ..........................................................................31 VETERANS INFORMATION .......................................................................40 ACADEMIC INFORMATION ........................................................................44 STUDENT LIFE ............................................................................................62 LIBRARY .....................................................................................................65 TUTORING CENTER ...................................................................................65 WRITING CENTER ......................................................................................66 WORK-BASED LEARNING ........................................................................66 DISTANCE LEARNING ...............................................................................67 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS OF STUDY ........................................................69 Accounting and Finance ........................................................................73 Advertising and Graphic Design ............................................................79 Agricultural Biotechnology .....................................................................83 Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology ......................85 Animal Care and Management Technology ...........................................90 Automotive Systems Technology ...........................................................94 Biotechnology ........................................................................................99 Biotechnology Center of Excellence ....................................................104 Business Administration ......................................................................105 General Business Administration Concentration ..........................105 Human Resources Management Concentration ........................... 110 Marketing Concentration ................................................................111 Career and College Promise ............................................................... 116 Computer-Aided Drafting Technology ................................................. 117 Computer-Integrated Machining .......................................................... 123 Cosmetology ........................................................................................ 128 Criminal Justice Technology ................................................................133 Criminal Justice Technology/Forensic Science Track .........................136 Culinary Arts ........................................................................................139 Foodservice Technology ............................................................... 142 Dental Assisting ...................................................................................144 Early Childhood Associate ...................................................................149 Terminal Non-Transfer ................................................................... 151 Transfer Licensure .........................................................................154 Transfer Non-Licensure ................................................................. 157 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS English as a Foreign Language (EFL) .................................................163 Fire Protection Technology ..................................................................164 General Education ............................................................................... 170 Histotechnology ................................................................................... 172 Horticulture Technology ....................................................................... 175 Associate in General Ed.: General Horticulture or Landscape Concentration ....................................................184 Associate in General Ed.: Horticulture Science Concentration .....186 Industrial Systems Technology ............................................................188 Information Technology .......................................................................194 IT Business Support Concentration ..............................................194 IT Computer Programming and Development Concentration .......198 IT Software and Web Development Concentration .......................202 IT Systems Security (Cybersecurity) Concentration .....................206 Mechanical Engineering Technology ................................................... 211 Mechatronics Engineering Technology ................................................ 217 Apprenticeship/Career Accelerator Program (CAP) ......................222 Medical Assisting .................................................................................228 Medical Laboratory Technology ...........................................................235 Medical Office Administration ..............................................................240 General Medical Office Concentration ..........................................240 Medical Auditor Concentration ......................................................242 Nurse Aide ...........................................................................................246 Nursing .................................................................................................248 Office Administration ...........................................................................258 General Office Administration Concentration ...............................258 Legal Office Administration Concentration....................................260 Spanish Language Certificate .............................................................264 Spanish Interpreter Certificate ......................................................265 University Transfer ...............................................................................267 Associate in Arts ..........................................................................