2012 – 2013 Catalog & Student Handbook Contact or visit Horry Georgetown Technical College: CONWAY CAMPUS 2050 Highway 501 East Post Office Box 261966 Conway, South Carolina 29528-6066 (843) 347-3186 Five miles east of Conway on US Highway 501, eight miles west of the Atlantic Intra-Coastal Waterway GEORGETOWN CAMPUS 4003 South Fraser Street Georgetown, South Carolina 29440-9620 (843) 546-8406, FAX (843) 546-1437 Two miles south of Georgetown near the Georgetown Airport GRAND STRAND CAMPUS 743 Hemlock Avenue Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29577 (843) 477-0808, FAX (843) 477-0775 Two miles south of Coastal Grand Mall, near The Market Common, between U.S. 17 Bypass and U.S. 17 Business On the web at http://www.hgtc.edu Disclaimer: Every attempt has been made to verify the accuracy and completeness of this document at the time of printing. This document does not constitute a contract between Horry Georgetown Technical College and any individual or group. This catalog is based on timely completion of your program of study. Check with DegreeWorks in WaveNet or with your academic advisor for the most current information. 1 www.HGTC.edu • oceans of possibilities Letter From The President Dear Student, By enrolling at Horry Georgetown Technical College, you’ve made a big step towards a rewarding future. You’ve selected one of the best technical colleges in the South. Nearly 8,000 students enrolled in seventy academic programs make all three campuses of Horry Georgetown Technical College dynamic year-around. From culinary arts to nursing, forestry to engineering technology, HGTC students choose from more career options today than ever before. Ninety percent of HGTC graduates get jobs or transfer to four-year colleges, and about eighty-five percent merit some form of financial aid. Tuition remains rea- sonable, and under the PACE program, high school juniors and seniors earn college credit, saving families thou- sands of dollars in college costs. HGTC’s job-focused programs are why we say, “Real jobs start here.” Students have opportunities for internships in their chosen fields and access to a career resource center that helps students network with prospective employ- ers. HGTC’s student-friendly faculty sustain strong networks among local business and industry, while imparting in classes the knowledge to succeed. And when you’re not in class, remember that college is also about having fun. So join a student organization and meet others who may well become lifelong friends. Thank you for choosing HGTC, and best wishes for fulfilling your dreams, Contents CAMPUS MAPS 6 Student Grievance Procedure for the South ACADEMIC CALENDAR 7 Carolina Technical College System 37 Student Grievance Procedure for Concerns 10 IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS Related to Faculty English Fluency 37 Student/Engagement Fee 39 11 GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT COLLEGE Mission Statement 11 AcADEMIC INFORMATION, SUPPORT Program Accreditations and Approvals 11 SERVICES AND POLICIES 39 Statement of Equal Opportunity/ Academic Average (Grade Point Average) 39 Non-Discrimination 12 Academic Degree Requirements 40 Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 12 Academic Fresh Start Policy 40 ADMISSION, TUITION AND Academic Standing 40 FINANCIAL AID 13 AcADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES 40 Open Admission 13 Testing Centers 40 Admission Requirements for New Students 13 Student Success and Technology Center 41 PACE and Early College High School 15 Library 42 Residency 16 Add/Drop Period 42 Tuition, Fees and Refunds 17 Financial Aid 18 AcADEMIC INFORMATION 42 Advanced Placement 42 STUDENT SERVICES 22 Advanced Placement Exams (AP) 42 Philosophy 22 Auditing of Courses 42 Career Resource Center 22 Experiential Exemption Credit 43 Counseling and Disability Services 22 International Baccalaureate Credit (IB) 43 Health Services 23 Proficiency Examination Credit 43 Help Desk 24 Technical Advanced Placement 43 ID Card/H-Number 24 Attendance Policies and Procedures 43 Insurance for Students 24 Commencement Ceremony 43 College Closing/Cancellation of Classes 24 Developmental Studies 43 Student Housing 24 Grade Point System 44 Lost and Found 24 Computing GPA Example 44 Public Safety 24 The Grading Scale 44 Campus Security Act 24 Graduation Requirements 45 Student Computer Use Agreement 25 Honors 45 Transcripts 25 Privacy of Student Records/FERPA 45 Barnes & Noble College Bookstore 25 Residency Credit Requirement 46 Student Engagement 26 Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Financial Aid 46 WaveNet and WaveNet Central 28 Standards of Progress 46 Withdrawal 47 STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 28 Student Right to Know 29 TRANSFER: STATE POLICIES AND Rights and Responsibilities of Students With Disabilities 29 PROCEDURES 47 Policy for a Drug-Free Environment 30 Student Discipline 31 PROGRAMS OF STUDY 53 Student Code for the South Carolina Technical General Academic Degree Requirements 53 College System 31 Cooperative Education 53 Program Emphasis 53 3 www.HGTC.edu • oceans of possibilities Transferring 54 HEALTH SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY General Education Courses 54 Special Note About “Limited Access” Programs 85 Communications 54 Dental Science 85 Mathematics 54 Dental Hygiene (AAS) 85 Natural Sciences 54 Expanded Duty Dental Assisting (D) 90 Social/Behavioral Sciences 54 Emergency Medical Technology/EMT 92 General Education Program Learning Outcomes 54 Paramedic/EMT (C) 92 Emergency Medical Technology/EMT (AAS) 93 ARTS AND SCIENCE (University Transfer Programs) Emergency Medical Technology/EMT Associate In Arts (AA) 55 Advanced Placement (AAS) 95 Emphasis: Business (AA) 56 Medical Coding and Billing (C) 95 Emphasis: Education Transfer (AA) 58 Medical Imaging Technology 96 Associate in Science (AS) 59 Diagnostic Medical Sonography (C) 96 Emphasis: Civil Engineering Transfer (AS) 61 Limited General Radiological Technology (C) 98 Emphasis: Environmental Science (AS) 62 Nuclear Medicine Technology (C) 99 Emphasis: Health Science (AS) 63 Radiologic Technology (AAS) 101 Emphasis: Horticulture (AS) 65 Nursing (AAS) 104 Emphasis: Turfgrass Science (AS) 66 Advanced Placement For Licensed General Studies (C) 67 Practical Nurses (AAS) 107 Practical Nursing (D) 108 BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY Pharmacy Technician (D) 111 Accounting (AAS) 68 Phlebotomy (C) 113 Administrative Office Technology (AAS) 69 Physical Therapist Assistant (AAS) 114 Administrative Support (D) 70 Surgical Technology (C) 116 Medical Administrative Assistant (C) 70 Basic Business (C) 71 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND General Business (AAS) 72 DIGITAL ARTS TECHNOLOGY Emphasis: Fire Service Administration (AAS) 73 Certified Cisco Networking Associate (C) 118 Emphasis: Hospitality Management (AAS) 74 Computer Technology 118 Emphasis: Marketing (AAS) 75 Emphasis: Programming (AAS) 119 Food Service Technician (C) 76 Emphasis: Networking (AAS) 120 Culinary Arts Technology (AAS) 77 Emphasis: Networking (C) 121 Web Page Design (C) 122 ENGINEERING AND INDUSTRIAL Digital Arts (AAS) 122 TECHNOLOGY Engineering 78 NATURAL RESOURCES TECHNOLOGY Civil Engineering Technology (AAS) 78 Forestry and Natural Resources 124 Emphasis: Civil Engineering Technology Forestry Management Technology (AAS) 124 Citadel Transfer (AAS) 79 Emphasis: Timber Harvesting (AAS) 125 Construction Project Management (AAS) 79 Emphasis: Wildlife Management (AAS) 126 Emphasis: Construction Project Management Natural Resources and Environment Certificate (C) 127 Technology - Clemson Transfer (AAS) 80 Golf and Sports Turf Management 127 Architectural Computer Aided Drafting (C) 80 Emphasis: Golf Course Surveying(C) 81 Management (AAS) 127 Electronic Engineering Technology (AAS) 82 Emphasis: Sports Turf Industrial 83 Management (AAS) 128 Residential Heating, Ventilating and Landscape Management (AAS) 129 Air Conditioning Service Technician (C) 83 Commercial Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (C) 84 Welding (C) 84 4 www.HGTC.edu • oceans of possibilities OCCUPATIONAL TECHNOLOGY General Technology (AAS) 130 Emphasis: Aviation Maintenance (AAS) 130 Emphasis: Law Enforcement (AAS) PERSONAL CARE SERVICES Cosmetology (C) 132 Esthetics (C) 133 Massage Therapy (C) 133 Nail Technician (C) 134 PUBLIC SERVICE TECHNOLOGY Criminal Justice (AAS) 135 Emphasis: Crime Scene Investigation (AAS) 136 Homicide Investigation Advanced Certificate (C) 137 Latent Print Collection and Classification Advanced Certificate (C) 138 Law 139 Legal Assistant/Paralegal (AAS) 139 Paralegal Specialist (C) 140 Law Enforcement (AAS) Early Care and Education 141 Child Care Management (C) 141 Early Care and Education (AAS) 142 Early Childhood Development (C) 144 Infant and Toddler Development (C) 144 Fire Science (C) 145 Gerontology (C) 145 Human Services (AAS) 146 COURSES DESCRIPTIONS 147 HORRY GEORGETOWN TECHNICAL COLLEGE COMMISSION 190 PRESIDENT AND CABINET 190 FACULTY 191 STAFF 197 Note: AA - Associate in Arts Degree AS - Associate in Science Degree AAS - Associate in Applied Science Degree D - Diploma C - Certificate Program 5 www.HGTC.edu • oceans of possibilities CAMPUS MAPS Conway Campus Georgetown Campus Grand Strand Campus FROM CONWAY FROM HWY. 17 BYPASS Take US-701South, Aprox. 37miles. Turn right onto Church St. Turn onto Farrow Parkway. After 2 mi., turn right Turn left onto Highmarket St. Turn right onto US-17/N Fraser St. onto Meyers Ave. Turn left onto Pampas Dr. FROM GEORGETOWN FROM HWY. 17 BUS.(KINGS HWY.) Head SE on Highmarket St. Turn right onto US-17/N Fraser St. Turn onto Farrow Parkway. After .05 mi., turn left onto Pampas Dr. 6 www.HGTC.edu • oceans of possibilities 2012 – 2013 ACADEMIC CALENDAR RELATED FINANCIAL AID DEADLINES