general catalog & 2009–2010 Handbook scottsdalecc.edu scc is the right choice! • Two-year degree and certificate programs • Convenient location with free parking • Small class size • Free tutoring • Affordable tuition • Award winning clubs and organizations • University transfer options • Intercollegiate athletic teams The Associate in Arts, Business, Elementary Education, Fine Arts, Science & Transfer (AA, AbUS, AAEE, AAFA, AS, ATP) SCC offers several degrees in these categories. The Associate in General Studies (AGS) A degree for students whose educational goals require flexibility. Any elective course numbered 100 and above qualifies for the AGS. The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) A degree for students who wish to attain a depth of technical expertise by completing an occupational program. The Arizona General Education Curriculum Certificate (AGEC) A choice of three, 35-38 credit “blocks” that meet all lower-division university general education requirements. Certificate of COmpletion (CCL) Certificate education provides the specific skills necessary for success in a chosen occupation. Fewer credits are required than degree programs. Academic Certificate (AC) A certificate for students who wish to gain additional expertise in an academic area. Why complete an Associate Arizona policy guarantees Degree at SCC? UNIversity admISSION • Most majors have a Transfer Pathway that spells out to residents who complete an associate degree exactly what courses to take at SCC to transfer with a 2.0 GPA and to non-residents earning seamlessly to a state university with an associate degree. a 2.5 GPA. Students who complete the Arizona • You can transfer up to 64 credit hours to General Education Curriculum (AGEC) are state universities. determined to have met all lower-division • Completing a degree gives you something to show for university general education requirements and your hard work. will also be admitted. WHY COmplete the AGEC at SCC? How do I find the AGEC REQUIREments and classes? • The AGEC transfers as a block. • The AZCAS website at www.scottsdalecc. • The AGEC removes admissions deficiencies from your high edu/advisement/university.html school record and streamlines the application process. has transfer information and tools. • Save money by completing the AGEC at SCC where tuition • The college catalog and semester class is lower and class sizes are smaller. schedule identify courses and their value. • There are THREE AGECs; AGEC-A for liberal arts, • SCC Advisement lists AGEC courses ABEC-B for business, and AGEC-S for sciences. each semester and provides check sheets. TABLE OF CONTENTS General Information American Indian Program ...................................................................... 215 Academic Calendar ............................................................................................2 Bursar/Cashier’s Office .......................................................................... 215 Accreditation and Mission Statements ..........................................................3 Bus Service ................................................................................................ 216 SCC Program/Degree Index ............................................................................4 Campus Tours ........................................................................................... 216 Instructional Divisions .......................................................................................5 Career & Cooperative Education Services ....................................... 216 Maricopa Colleges ..............................................................................................6 Clubs/Organizations for Students ....................................................... 216 Scottsdale Community College Offices/Websites ......................................6 Counseling Services ................................................................................ 216 SCC Business Institute ......................................................................................7 Culinary Arts Dining Rooms ................................................................. 217 MySCC (software/data file access any time, place, and device) .........7 Disability Resources and Services ....................................................... 217 Nondiscrimination Policy .................................................................................8 Facility Requests ...................................................................................... 217 Equal Opportunity Statement .........................................................................8 Financial Aid .............................................................................................. 217 Affirmative Action Policy Statements ............................................................8 Food Services ........................................................................................... 218 Maricopa Vision, Mission and Values Statements .......................................10 Honors Program ...................................................................................... 218 Maricopa Community Colleges General Regulation ................................10 Housing ...................................................................................................... 218 Admission/Registration/Enrollment International Education Programs ....................................................... 218 Admission Policy/Classifications ...................................................................11 Library Services ....................................................................................... 218 Admission Information/Residency Guidelines ...........................................12 Mailboxes................................................................................................... 218 Other Admission Information .......................................................................15 Men’s Athletics ......................................................................................... 219 Credit for Prior Learning ...............................................................................16 My.maricopa.edu Online Student Center .......................................... 219 Academic Advising ............................................................................................22 MySCC (software/data file access any time, place, and device) .... 219 Student Course Placement Process .............................................................23 Open Computer Lab .............................................................................. 219 Registration........................................................................................................23 Orientation Sessions .............................................................................. 219 Emissions Control Compliance .....................................................................24 Psi Gamma Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa ............................................ 219 Transcripts for Transfer ...................................................................................24 SCC IT HelpDesk.................................................................................... 220 Tuition and Fees ................................................................................................24 Student Accident Insurance................................................................... 220 Refund Policy .....................................................................................................27 Student Life & Leadership - Programs & Services ........................... 220 Student Financial Assistance ...........................................................................27 Student Leadership Forum .................................................................... 220 Veterans Services .............................................................................................30 Testing Center .......................................................................................... 220 Tutoring Services ..................................................................................... 221 Scholastic Standards Veterans Services .................................................................................... 221 Academic Load .................................................................................................31 Volunteerism............................................................................................. 222 Schedule Changes/Attendance/Grading ................................................31-32 Voter Registration ................................................................................... 222 Important Deadlines for Students ................................................................33 Women’s Athletics .................................................................................. 222 Academic Probation (Progress) ....................................................................34 Student Life & Leadership Special Projects Calendar ..................... 223 Instructional Grievance Process ...................................................................34 Campus Policies ................................................................224 Non-Instructional Complaint Resolution Process ....................................34 Withdrawal/Withdrawal Procedures (Students/Faculty) ........................35 College Environment