1 | SUNY Genesee Community College – College Catalog (2021-2022) COLLEGE CATALOG 2021-2022 This catalog was sponsored by Genesee County under the program of the State University of New York and published by Genesee Community College. The information in this catalog is accurate to the best of our knowledge as of the date of the catalog’s production. It is the responsibility of students enrolled at Genesee Community College to become knowledgeable of the information presented in this catalog. Program and curricula descriptions within this publication are intended for informational use only and cannot substitute for advice from an admissions representative and/or student success coach. Although every effort has been made to ensure that such descriptions were accurate at the time of printing, this publication does not govern program requirements. Genesee Community College reserves the right to delete, alter or not offer any course described in this publication for any reason and without notice. Genesee Community College further reserves the right to affect changes in curriculum, administration, policies, tuition, fees, and any other aspect of College activity, process, or procedure for any reason and without notice. For the most up-to-date information, please visit our website: www.genesee.edu. 1 2 | SUNY Genesee Community College – College Catalog (2021-2022) TABLE OF CONTENTS COLLEGE CATALOG 2021-2022 .............................................................................................................. 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS ...................................................................................................................................... 2 ABOUT GENESEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE ..................................................................................................... 3 LOCATIONS ....................................................................................................................................................... 4 FACILITIES ......................................................................................................................................................... 4 STUDENT SUPPORT & SERVICES ................................................................................................................... 6 THE GCC FOUNDATION ................................................................................................................................. 10 ACADEMIC CALENDAR ................................................................................................................................... 11 ADMISSIONS ................................................................................................................................................... 12 ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS ...................................................................................................................... 27 TUITION & FEES .............................................................................................................................................. 32 FINANCING YOUR EDUCATION ..................................................................................................................... 34 ACADEMIC INFORMATION ............................................................................................................................. 41 DEGREE PROGRAMS ..................................................................................................................................... 49 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ............................................................................................................................. 196 POLICIES & REGULATIONS .......................................................................................................................... 279 COLLEGE DIRECTORY ................................................................................................................................. 289 2 3 | SUNY Genesee Community College – College Catalog (2021-2022) ABOUT GENESEE COMMUNITY The College is a member of the American COLLEGE Association of Community Colleges. GCC was founded in 1966 as part of the State Nursing Program University of New York (SUNY) system after a The Accreditation Commission for Education in successful publicly voted referendum. Guiding Nursing (formerly the National League for the College through all endeavors through the Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc.) years is the continuous dedication to meeting the 3343 Peachtree Road, NE changing needs of students and the community. Suite 850 Atlanta, Georgia 30326 Mission Statement 404-975-5000 As an inclusive, accessible, student-centered www.acenursing.org community college, we foster exceptional teaching and learning opportunities that result in Paralegal Program intellectual and social growth, economic American Bar Association advancement and engaged citizenship. Standing Committee on Paralegals Our Six Core Values 321 North Clark Street Chicago, IL 60610-4714 1. Community 800-285-2221 2. Diversity www.americanbar.org/groups/paralegals.html 3. Integrity 4. Learning Physical Therapist Assistant Program 5. Opportunity Commission on Accreditation in Physical 6. Respect Therapy Education (CAPTE) 1111 North Fairfax St Accreditation Alexandria, Virginia 22314 All academic programs offered by Genesee 703-706-3245 Community College have been approved by the www.capteonline.org State University of New York and registered with: Respiratory Care Program New York State Board of Regents Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory New York State Department of Education Care Room 110EB 1248 Harwood Road Albany, NY 12234 Bedford, Texas 76021-4244 518-474-5889 817-283-2835 www.regents.nysed.gov www.coarc.com Veterinary Technology Program The State University of New York has authorized American Veterinary Medical Association the College to award the degrees of associate in Committee on Veterinary Technician Education arts, associate in science, associate in applied and Activities science and specified certificates. The College 1931 N. Meacham Road itself is fully accredited by: Schaumburg, IL 60173-4360 1-800-248-2862 Middle States Commission on Higher Education 1-847-925-8070 3624 Market Street www.avma.org Philadelphia, PA 19104–2680 215-662-5606 3 4 | SUNY Genesee Community College – College Catalog (2021-2022) LOCATIONS Lima, NY 14485 Genesee Community College is located just 585-582-1226 outside the City of Batavia in upstate New York, Medina Campus Center centered between the greater metropolitan areas 11470 Maple Ridge Rd. of Buffalo and Rochester. The Batavia campus Medina, NY 14103 and College Village, the student residence 585-798-1688 community adjacent to the main campus, are nestled amid the scenic hills and farmland of the Warsaw Campus Center quiet Genesee County countryside. Yet, less 115 Linwood Ave. than 40 minutes away are two urban areas Warsaw, NY 14569 teeming with cultural, sporting and civic 585-786-3010 opportunities. In addition to the main campus in Batavia, Genesee Community College also has six Campus Centers located in Livingston, Orleans and Wyoming counties. With seven campus locations in four counties and more than 5000 students, Genesee Community College has become one of the most highly-respected community colleges in the United States. Since its founding in 1966, it has become an important part of the prestigious State University of New York (SUNY) education system. Batavia Campus One College Rd. Batavia, NY 14020 585-343-0055 866-225-5422 Albion Campus Center FACILITIES 456 West Ave. Albion, NY 14411 Student Success Center 585-589-4936 585-345-6805 [email protected] Arcade Campus Center Completed in 2017, the 18,478 square foot 25 Edward St. Student Success Center is the new “front door” Arcade, NY 14009 of the Batavia Campus. The Student Success 585-492-5265 Center brings admissions, financial aid, Dansville Campus Center academic advisement, student accounts, 31 Clara Barton St. records, career counseling, and a variety of other Dansville, NY 14437 student services into one building. The one-stop 585-335-7820 service center features Student Success Coaches who provide each new GCC student Lima Campus Center with a single point of contact from his or her first 7285 Gale Rd. 4 5 | SUNY Genesee Community College – College Catalog (2021-2022) day on campus all the way through activities. The Office of Student Engagement & commencement. Inclusion, Veterans Services Office and Student Government Center are housed in the Student Richard C. Call Arena Union. The building includes a fireplace, dining Completed in 2017, the 54,000 square foot area, TV, a bay of computer terminals, pool table facility houses many of GCC’s physical and ping-pong tables. education classrooms and athletics offices, a new Fitness Center, meeting rooms, a press box Conable Technology Building overlooking the Turf Field, and the 20,400 Completed in 2000 and named after the region’s square foot field house that can accommodate noted statesman, the late U.S. Representative many different types of events – from sporting Barber Conable, the two-story wing offers 42,000 competitions to trade shows and community square feet for state-of-the-art computer labs, a gatherings. media production suite, eLearning and “smart” classrooms, and a 150-seat tiered lecture hall Anthony T. Zambito Gymnasium with the latest presentation equipment. Home to the Cougars, GCC's Anthony T. BEST Center Zambito Gymnasium houses fast-paced 585-345-6868 intercollegiate contests in