CATALOG/STUDENT HANDBOOK 2021-2022 ST. JOHNS RIVER STATE COLLEGE ST. JOHNS RIVER STATE COLLEGE FLORIDA SCHOOL OF THE ARTS A public college supported by the State of Florida and affiliated with Clay, Putnam, and St. Johns counties St. Johns River State College DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES Wendell D. Davis, Chairman Rich Komando, Vice Chairman Jan Conrad Brian Keith James Reid W.J. (Jud) Sapp Jr. Board Attorney - Ron Brown, J.D. Executive Secretary - Joe H. Pickens, J.D. Orange Park Campus Palatka Campus St. Augustine Campus 283 College Drive 5001 St. Johns Avenue 2990 College Drive Orange Park, FL 32065 Palatka, FL 32177 St. Augustine, FL 32084 (904) 276-6800 (386) 312-4200 (904) 808-7400 St. Johns River State College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Questions about the accreditation of St. Johns River State College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, by calling 404-679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org). This publication can be made available in a variety of formats to persons with disabilities. SJR STATE CATALOG/STUDENT HANDBOOK 2021 - 2022 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS ST. JOHNS RIVER STATE COLLEGE Academic Calendar ..........................................................................................................................................................................4 Information ........................................................................................................................................................................................7 Admissions .......................................................................................................................................................................................12 Policies and Regulations ...............................................................................................................................................................24 Students with Disabilities ............................................................................................................................................................28 Campus Safety/Awareness ...........................................................................................................................................................37 Student Rights and Responsibilities ..........................................................................................................................................55 Financial Information ....................................................................................................................................................................61 Tuition/Fees .....................................................................................................................................................................................65 Financial Aid ....................................................................................................................................................................................68 Student Services .............................................................................................................................................................................72 Learning Resources ........................................................................................................................................................................76 Programs of Study ..........................................................................................................................................................................78 General Education ..........................................................................................................................................................................79 Honors Program ..............................................................................................................................................................................81 Program Directory ..........................................................................................................................................................................83 Associate in Arts Degree ..............................................................................................................................................................85 Associate in Science Degrees .....................................................................................................................................................91 Associate in Applied Science Degree ........................................................................................................................................92 College Credit Certificates ...........................................................................................................................................................93 Career Certificates ..........................................................................................................................................................................94 Allied Health ....................................................................................................................................................................................95 Business ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 113 Computer Education and Information Technology ............................................................................................................ 128 Engineering Technology ............................................................................................................................................................ 133 Nursing .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 138 Criminal Justice and Public Safety .......................................................................................................................................... 147 Florida School of the Arts .......................................................................................................................................................... 159 Bachelor’s Degrees ...................................................................................................................................................................... 172 Adult Education ........................................................................................................................................................................... 183 Educator Preparation Institute................................................................................................................................................. 184 Florida Child Care Professional Credential ........................................................................................................................... 186 Continuing and Community Education ................................................................................................................................. 187 Distance Learning - Online Courses ....................................................................................................................................... 188 Dual Enrollment and Collegiate High Schools ..................................................................................................................... 189 Articulated Baccalaureate/Graduate Degree Opportunities ........................................................................................... 190 Program Placement Information ............................................................................................................................................. 192 Florida’s Statewide Course Numbering System ................................................................................................................... 193 Course Descriptions .................................................................................................................................................................... 196 Course Index ................................................................................................................................................................................. 249 College Officers ............................................................................................................................................................................ 260 Faculty and Administration ...................................................................................................................................................... 261 Directory Information ................................................................................................................................................................ 266 General Index ............................................................................................................................................................................... 267 SJR STATE CATALOG/STUDENT HANDBOOK 2021 - 2022 2 PRESIDENT’S WELCOME ST. 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