2018 Catalog [PDF]

Celebrating 50 Years of Student Success

Catalog 2018

Welcome to Rowan College at Gloucester County

Frederick Keating, Ed.D. President

It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to Rowan College at Gloucester County (RCGC). You are joining a cohort of students who are embracing change and taking a new pathway to success. Whether this is your first college experience or you are returning to pursue your education after a break, please take advantage of the many exciting opportunities and initiatives available on campus to help you achieve your educational goals. RCGC is an excellent place to discover your passion or to concentrate on a straightforward academic plan. New programs, outstanding faculty and innovative, cost-saving options like Rowan Choice and the 3+1 Program with Rowan University make RCGC a popular starting point. As the premier partner of a highly-respected research university, programs easily align for transfer towards a Rowan University bachelor’s degree while considerably reducing the cost of tuition. The option to attend Rowan University, or to take advantage of agreements with our other academic partners and transfer to your school of choice, makes RCGC a valuable resource for all students. The College’s beautiful Deptford campus continues to expand along with its program offerings. RCGC began 2017 with the addition of the Real Time Crime Center — South, a southern subsidiary of the New Jersey State Police Regional Operations and Intelligence Center that gives RCGC students a front-row seat to advanced law enforcement technology in action. The Scott Hall STEM Center will see an expansion this year with an 8,205 square-foot addition housing engineering, laboratories and classrooms. Another building will be joining the campus in 2018 as well, with the addition of the Academic Center. The 18,627 square-foot facility will stand as a gateway entrance to the campus and provide eight additional classrooms and office space. The start of the fall semester marks an important milestone for RCGC — the College’s 50th anniversary. From its humble beginnings in a remodeled farmhouse on the Gloucester County College grounds to the institution in place today offering increasing program selections, a premier partnership with Rowan University, affordable tuition, numerous transfer routes and a rapidly expanding campus, RCGC has always been dedicated to student success. Congratulations on choosing RCGC as the place to begin writing your own success story. Frederick Keating, Ed.D. President

Contents

FALL SEMESTER 2017 Thursday, August 31............................................... New Student Orientation Monday, September 4......................................Labor Day – College Closed Tuesday, September 5..................................First Day of Weekday Classes

College Overview..........................................................3 Accreditation..................................................................5 Enrollment and Admissions Procedures.......................7 Transfer Students........................................................10

Saturday, September 9.................................. First Day of Saturday Classes Monday, October 9...................................... Columbus Day – College Open Wednesday, October 25........................... Professional Development Day – No Classes 7:45 a.m.–3:55 p.m. Classes Held 4–10:55 p.m. Saturday, November 11................................. Veterans Day – College Open

Selective Admissions...................................................10

Wednesday, November 22.......................................No Classes after 4 p.m.

Testing.........................................................................13

Thursday, November 23.............................. Thanksgiving – College Closed

Financial Services and Information.............................17

Friday, November 24............................... College Holiday – College Closed

Financial Aid................................................................19 Grants and Scholarships.............................................22

Saturday, November 25................................................................No Classes Monday, December 11.......................................First Day of Winter Session Friday, December 15.............................................End of Weekday Classes

Computers on Campus...............................................24

Saturday, December 16..........................................End of Saturday Classes

Academic Rules and Procedures................................25

Monday, December 25............................ College Holiday – College Closed

Services for Student and Campus Resources............30

Tuesday, December 26 –.......................................................... Winter Break Friday, December 29 College Closed

Career Advancement and Planning (CAP) Center......30 College Partnerships...................................................31

WINTER SEMESTER 2018

Rowan University Center............................................34

Monday, December 11 (2017)............................First Day of Winter Session

Student Life.................................................................39 Athletics.......................................................................40

Tuesday, January 9....................................................End of Winter Session

Cultural and Community Activities...............................41

SPRING SEMESTER 2018

Workforce and Professional Development Institute....43

Thursday, January 11...................................Professional Development Day

Public Safety Training.................................................45 Student Rights and Responsibilities............................47 Programs of Study......................................................70 Business Studies.....................................................72

Monday, January 15.................... Martin Luther King Day – College Closed Tuesday, January 16.....................................First Day of Weekday Classes Saturday, January 20..................................... First Day of Saturday Classes Monday, March 12 – .................................................................Spring Break Wednesday, March 14 No Classes Thursday, March 15................................. College Holiday – College Closed

Law and Justice.......................................................90

Friday, March 16...................................... College Holiday – College Closed

Liberal Arts...............................................................95

Saturday, March 17...................................................Saturday Classes Held

Nursing and Allied Health...................................... 112 Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)......................................130 General Education Requirements.............................146 General Education Electives.....................................147

Friday, March 30...................................... College Holiday – College Closed Saturday, March 31......................................................................No Classes Thursday, May 3....................................................End of Weekday Classes Saturday, May 5......................................................End of Saturday Classes Thursday, May 10................................................................ Commencement

Course Descriptions..................................................149

SUMMER SEMESTER 2018

Faculty and Staff Directory........................................188

Monday, May 14.......................................... First Day of Summer Semester

Advisory Committees................................................196 Directions and Map...................................................199 Information in the 2018 Rowan College at Gloucester County Catalog is accurate as of date of publication in August 2017 and is subject to change.

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Monday, January 1..................................New Year’s Day – College Closed

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Monday, May 28......................................... Memorial Day – College Closed Wednesday, July 4................Independence Day Holiday – College Closed Tuesday, August 21......................................Last Day of Summer Semester

This calendar was correct at the time of publication and is subject to change. Please visit RCGC.edu for the most recent information.

College Overview

College Overview Rowan College at Gloucester County (RCGC) is a comprehensive, co-educational, two-year institution sponsored by the residents of Gloucester County through the Board of Chosen Freeholders. The College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. RCGC seeks to assist each person in the development of a career, while at the same time developing humanistic values and encouraging personal enrichment. The College is dedicated to its community and accepts the responsibility of providing post-secondary educational opportunities to all who seek them. It provides college and university transfer programs, career education, community services and special assistance programs. RCGC seeks to bring higher education within the geographic and financial reach of all residents.

State of New Jersey Vision for Higher Education New Jersey and its colleges and universities embrace their shared responsibility to create and sustain a higher education system that is among the best in the world, enabling all people to achieve their maximum potential, fostering democratic principles, improving the quality of life and supporting the state’s success in a global economy.

Rowan College at Gloucester County Mission Rowan College at Gloucester County is a center for learning that strives for academic excellence, supports the economic development of the community and seeks to enhance the community’s quality of life through affordable, accessible programs and services in a safe and caring environment.

Gloucester County Board of Chosen Freeholders Robert M. Damminger, Director Giuseppe (Joe) Chila, Deputy Director Lyman Barnes, Education Liaison Daniel Christy Frank DiMarco Jim Jefferson Heather Simmons

Rowan College at Gloucester County Board of Trustees Gene J. Concordia, Chairperson Douglas J. Wills, Esq., Vice Chairperson Ruby Love, Treasurer Jean L. DuBois, Secretary Avé Altersitz Len Daws Benjamin Griffith Dr. James J. Lavender Dr. George J. Scott Frederick Keating, Ed.D., ex officio

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Core Values

Core Competencies

Rowan College at Gloucester County respects the diversity of its student body and recognizes the worth and potential of each student. Therefore, the College affirms the following values:

This comprehensive list reflects the core competencies that are essential for all Rowan College graduates; however, each program varies regarding competencies required for a specific degree. Critical thinking is embedded in all courses, while teamwork and personal skills are embedded in many courses.

Commitment to Students Belief in the priority of providing the highest levels of learning, resources and support services to enhance the intellectual, personal and professional development of students.

• Written and Oral Communication Students will communicate effectively in both speech and writing.

Commitment to Excellence in Education

• Quantitative Knowledge and Skills Students will use appropriate mathematical and statistical concepts and operations to interpret data and to solve problems.

Belief in providing educational programs and student support services that combine academic rigor, up-to-date information, incorporation of the most effective educational strategies and close assessment of learning outcomes to achieve excellence in learning.

Contribution to Community Recognition of the importance of enhancing the economic vitality and quality of life for all citizens of the community.

Commitment to Access and Diversity Belief that the College will actively seek to create the highest levels of access to programs and services for all students who may benefit and that the College’s employees and students represent the diversity of the community.

Commitment to Faculty and Staff Recognition of the importance and contribution of all individuals who collectively create a positive learning environment. All members of the College community should have the opportunity to enhance their potential for purposeful, gratifying and productive lives.

Quality Campus Environment Recognition of the importance of providing a work and learning environment that is characterized by integrity, clear communications, open exchange of ideas, involvement in decision making and respect for all individuals.

• Scientific Knowledge and Reasoning Students will use the scientific method of inquiry, through the acquisition of scientific knowledge. • Technological Competency Students will use computer systems or other appropriate forms of technology to achieve educational and personal goals. • Society and Human Behavior Students will use social science theories and concepts to analyze human behavior and social and political institutions and to act as responsible citizens. • Humanistic Perspective Students will analyze works in the fields of art, history, music, theater, literature, philosophy and/or religious studies and will gain competence in the use of a foreign language • Historical Perspective Students will understand historical events and movements in World, Western, non-Western or American societies and assess their subsequent significance. • Global and Cultural Awareness Students will understand the importance of a global perspective and culturally diverse peoples. • Ethical Reasoning and Action Students will understand ethical issues and situations. • Information Literacy Students will address an information need by locating, evaluating and effectively using information — June 2014

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Accreditation Rowan College at Gloucester County is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. The Commission may be contacted at 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 or by calling 267-284-5000. Accreditation is a formal expression of confidence in an institution’s performance. Institutional accreditation reflects clearly defined goals and objectives. All associate degrees and certificate programs are approved by the New Jersey President’s Council and the College’s Board of Trustees. Specialized accreditation or licensure in Allied Health and technical programs include: • The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, 254000 U.S. Highway 19 North, Suite 158, Clearwater, FL 33756, phone: 727-210-2350, email: [email protected], in collaboration with Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, 6021 University Boulevard, Suite 500, Ellicott City, MD 21043, phone: 443-973-3251, email: [email protected]. • The Nuclear Medicine Technology program is accredited by Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology, 2000 W. Danforth Road, Suite 130 #203, Edmond, OK 73003; 405-285-0546 and the State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Radiation Protection and Release Prevention Bureau of X-Ray Compliance, Ramona Chambus, Acting Chief, 25 Arctic Parkway, P.O. Box 420 (Mail Code 25-01). • The Nursing program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30326, 404-975-5000, acenursing.org and the New Jersey Board of Nursing, 124 Halsey Street, PO Box 45010, Newark, NJ 07101, 973-504-6430, http://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/ nur/Pages/default.aspx. Questions may be addressed to the Board of Nursing and the ACEN at their respective address. • The Paralegal degree and certificate programs are approved by the American Bar Association (ABA) – ABA Standing Committee on Paralegals, 321 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654-7598, americanbar.org/groups/ paralegals. • Effective November 9, 2016, Rowan College at Gloucester County has been granted Candidate for Accreditation status by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA, 22314; phone: 703-706-3245; email: [email protected]).

Candidate for Accreditation is a pre-accreditation status of affiliation with the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education that indicates the program is progressing toward accreditation and may matriculate students in technical courses. Candidate for Accreditation is not an accreditation status nor does it assure eventual accreditation. • RCGC is a member of the New Jersey Association of Colleges and Universities and the American Association of Community Colleges.

College History In 1965, the Board of Chosen Freeholders established a citizens’ committee to determine the need for a community college in Gloucester County. At a November, non-binding public referendum, the county electorate approved a community college by an overwhelming vote. The New Jersey State Department of Education granted permission for the Freeholders to proceed with plans for Gloucester County College (GCC) in April 1966 and by September the first Board of Trustees was appointed. Some 600 charter students were enrolled in fall 1968, attending classes at Deptford High School and Monongahela Junior High School. In February 1970, ground was broken for the first buildings on the new campus. GCC held its first graduation for 180 men and women that May. In fall 1970, students began attending classes in the Instructional Center, the first building completed on campus. The College and Physical Education Centers opened in January 1971, and the Fine Arts Center was finished by May of that year. In 1986, the College Services building opened. In October 1988, GCC dedicated the Library and Student Services buildings. In 1993, the College embarked on a new $5.2 million expansion project, including the Early Childhood Education Center and the Nursing, Allied Health and Technology Center, which has been renamed Health Sciences. Also part of this expansion was an addition to the Physical Education Center. This facility houses the Gloucester County Police Academy, Physical Education and Law Enforcement programs, as well as the Roadrunner athletic teams and Fitness Center. During the 1990s, the student/public parking area more than doubled in capacity to accommodate 2,200 vehicles. In 1997, GCC dedicated the 13,660-square foot addition to the Library — the Learning Resource Center. This $3 million project included the ground-level Barnes & Noble College Store, an interactive continues on page 6

Affirmative Action Statement: The Board of Trustees is committed to providing an educational and workplace environment free from unlawful harassment and discrimination. All forms of employment and educational discrimination and harassment based upon race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partner or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability, liability for military service, affectional, or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including refusal to submit to genetic testing) are prohibited and will not be tolerated. For questions concerning discrimination contact Almarie J. Jones, Executive Director, Diversity and Equity, Affirmative Action/Title IX Officer at 856-415-2154 or [email protected]. For disability issues, contact Dennis M. Cook, Director, Department of Special Services, ADAAA/504 Officer at 856-415-2265 or [email protected].

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TV classroom, a large academic services lab with 60 computers and two regular classrooms. An $8.1 million capital project began in 2001, including construction of the Virginia N. Scott Center for Science and Technology, a $6.5 million facility housing chemistry and biology laboratories and state-of-the-art computer labs and classrooms. A separate project involved a $1 million conversion of the concrete Grand Plaza into a gently sloping green area, with walkways linking most major campus buildings. Enhancements to GCC include the fall 2004 refurbishing of campus tennis courts and a building illumination and identification project. In 2006, the College celebrated 40 years of student success. During the 2009–2010 academic year, enrollment increased substantially with the fall and spring semesters reaching an all-time high. To better support the student population and remain fiscally responsible, the College entered into a shared collaboration of services with the county and the Gloucester County Institute of Technology. Along with the increase in students came more campus expansion. The Division of Continuing Education moved from an off-campus location to the former county superintendent’s office on Tanyard Road. New amenities such as the Career and Academic Planning (CAP) Center, opened in September 2010, now facilitate advisement for student advancement. Recent renovations to the Fine Arts, Automotive Technology, Physical Education and Instructional Centers have modernized facilities and upgraded labs with the latest technology. In spring 2013, the 18,272-square-foot addition to Scott Hall was completed. It includes four new science laboratories for courses in physics, chemistry and biology and facilitates at least 20 class sections each semester. Furthermore, the New Jersey Higher Education Bond and Gloucester County Board of Chosen Freeholders approved a $24 million infusion that gave GCC a historic lift in April 2013. During the past four decades, the College has grown to become a valuable asset to the Gloucester County community offering quality academic programs, cultural enrichment and professional development. On January 10, 2014, Gloucester County College and Rowan University signed an agreement to enter into a unique partnership closely aligning the two institutions and making higher education opportunities more available and affordable to students in southern New Jersey. This new partnership — the first of its kind in the state — provides the College the distinction of being associated with a respected research university. The institution opened its doors to students as Rowan College at Gloucester County on July 1, 2014. The College celebrated the completion of three construction bond projects in September 2015. Ribbon-cutting ceremonies were held showcasing the new $11.4 million Nursing and Allied Health Center and $4 million Adult Center for Transition (ACT) building, along with the $2 million Law and Justice Education Center expansion. In June 2016, a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the renovated and expanded Student Services building was held, with the refurbished Business and Corporate Center, formerly the Health Sciences building, opened for the fall semester. The Law & Justice Center saw further expansion in February 2017 with the addition of a subsidiary of the New Jersey State 6

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Police Regional Operations & Intelligence Center – a southern command center created to provide law enforcement agencies access to a network of technology and tactical information. In September of 2017, the College marks its 50th anniversary. From the institution’s humble start in 1968 to the sprawling campus in existence today, Rowan College at Gloucester County has experienced tremendous growth thanks to a commitment to encourage an atmosphere of collaboration and forward-thinking integrity. As the College continues to celebrate this milestone throughout the year, it looks forward to another 50 years of cultivating student success.

The College Mascot The inaugural freshmen class chose the roadrunner as the College’s official mascot in 1968. While not native to the northeastern United States, students selected the speedy desert land bird for its reputation as a pacesetter and independent, courageous spirit. In 2014, a new version of the roadrunner debuted as part of the transition from Gloucester County College to Rowan College at Gloucester County.

Logo

The College Logo Rowan College at Gloucester County prides itself on being a modern institution of higher education, while not losing sight of such traditional values as knowledge and achievement. The College appreciates Seal the twenty-first century spirit of individualism in mass society. As the most ornate symbol of the institution, the college seal authenticates official documents and signifies the importance of special occasions. The new Rowan College logo and icon have been designed to pay homage to Gloucester County College and Rowan University. The logo features common elements such as gold coloring and the torch of knowledge. In the spirit of contemporary design, “Rowan College” appears in a classic serif font and “Gloucester County” a modern sans serif script. Rowan College’s school colors are blue Icon and gold, which are closely aligned to the Gloucester County seal of blue and buff. Such are believed to have been the palette of the county’s oldest military unit, known as the “Jersey Blues” and “Gloucester County Blues.” The Colonial unit wore blue coats and buckskin breeches.

Enrollment Services

Enrollment Services Discover Your Future at RCGC!

Information Sessions

Future Students

Information sessions for select programs of study are offered by specific divisions of the College throughout the year. Please see the RCGC website for current Information Session dates.

Rowan College at Gloucester County (RCGC) is dedicated to supporting new, returning and transfer students. Each student is offered the opportunity to receive a quality education that is accessible, affordable and transferable.

Meet with an Enrollment Representative Incoming new, returning and transfer students are encouraged to meet with an Enrollment Representative to acquaint them with getting started and their next steps. Students can sit down with recruitment staff to have questions answered and map out a tailored admissions plan. Appointments are conveniently scheduled online at RCGC.edu/appointments.

Campus Tours Campus Tours are offered throughout the week or by appointment for individuals or groups. New and prospective students are invited to explore the beautiful, newly-expanded RCGC campus and learn more about numerous academic and extracurricular programs. Tour appointments can be scheduled through RCGC.edu/appointments or by emailing [email protected].

Open House Campus-wide Open House events are the perfect opportunity to visit the RCGC campus, learn about the College’s many divisions and programs, meet knowledgeable staff and faculty, and experience all RCGC has to offer. Open House events are hosted twice yearly in October and March. For dates and more information, visit RCGC.edu/OpenHouse.

Information Center Located in the Student Services building, the Information Center is the first point of contact for students in navigating the College. Information Center staff assist students by answering general questions, referring visitors and students to appropriate departments, scheduling advisement and enrollment staff appointments online and serving as a reception area for advisement and admissions appointments. Registration assistants are available to help students access information via the RCGC Portal. The Information Center also issues RCGC Portal log-in information, student ID numbers, photo identification cards and parking decals.

Photo ID Each new RCGC student is issued a free identification (ID) card and parking hang tag from the Information Center. Students must show a current schedule as proof of registration along with a valid photo ID to obtain a college photo ID card or parking hang tag. ID cards are to be carried at all times, as photo ID is required when registering or transacting business involving student records. Students are required to present their ID cards prior to taking academic tests in Testing Services, for use of library services, computer lab and PEC fitness center. The card also serves as a Student Life card for admission to College-sponsored events. ID cards must be validated by the library each semester. There is a $10 fee for replacement ID cards.

Community Events RCGC outreach staff attends events tailored to meet the needs of community groups and organizations. Please contact Enrollment Services for details.

Contact Enrollment Services: Telephone: 856-681-6248 Email: [email protected] RCGC.edu/future

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Admissions

Admissions Rowan College at Gloucester County (RCGC) provides educational opportunities to all students. Admission interviews are not required but are available to help evaluate the application for admission and assist students in selecting programs best suited to their abilities and interests. Prospective students are encouraged to contact an Admissions representative at 856415-2209 for assistance in the admissions process. Appointments can be scheduled online at RCGC.edu/appointments.

Admission to the College Eligible students who have completed their freshman year of high school or are 15 years of age or older, may enroll in college-level courses. Successful completion of the course(s) allows students to apply credits toward an RCGC degree or certificate and/or transfer the credits to another institution. Admission to the College does not guarantee rights to financial aid. The College will adhere to all federal and state statutes that relate to awarding financial aid.

Application Procedures Full- and Part-time Applicants To be considered full-time, a student must enroll in a minimum of 12 credit hours during a semester. A student enrolled in fewer than 12 credit hours during a semester is considered part-time. All new students must submit an application and an official high school transcript or a secondary-school completion credential for admission. All full-time students are required to submit the Proof of Immunization Records form prior to the end of their first semester. Students can apply online for FREE at RCGC.edu/apply. For more information, please contact the Office of Admissions at 856-415-2209. Admission to RCGC is available to applicants who have graduated from a recognized high school, completed a secondary-school education in a homeschool setting or earned a secondary-school completion credential. All non-high school graduates will be advised on the benefit of achieving the New Jersey state-endorsed diploma through the 30-Credit Plan. All students will be required to take a placement test, or satisfy the placement test exemption, prior to registration. For exemptions to the placement test, see “Placement Requirements” on page 13. Applicants who wish to earn their state-endorsed diploma should contact the Department of Adult Basic Education at RCGC Workforce and Professional Development Institute at 856-4685000, ext. 6227.

Program Matriculation Students are classified as matriculated when they have been officially accepted to the College, are enrolled full- or part-time and are working toward a degree or certificate. Students without a declared program of study are not eligible for financial aid. 30-Credit Plan: Applicants to RCGC who do not have a high school diploma or a secondary-school completion credential may be provisionally accepted as a matriculating student on a full- or part-time basis under the 30-Credit Plan. Applicants must complete the 30-Credit Plan Intent form, take the basic-skills placement test and successfully complete a minimum of 30 general education credits in a degree program to apply to the state of New Jersey for a state-endorsed high school diploma. Applicants should meet with an Academic Advisor to select appropriate courses under the 30-Credit Plan. Students are not eligible for federal aid while enrolled in the 30-Credit Plan. Please visit RCGC.edu/advisement to schedule an appointment with someone in the Office of Advisement.

General Acceptance Procedures RCGC will issue Letters of Acceptance to students via U.S. postal mail upon receipt of a complete admissions application. Applicants will be sent an Admissions packet with documentation required from the applicant to complete the application process. The admissions packet will outline the steps students need to follow to register for courses as well as detailed instructions to access the student Portal.

Immunization Requirements New Jersey State Law (N.J.A.C. 9:2-14; N.J.S.A. 18A;61D-1 and D-9) requires community colleges to maintain records of students’ immunization against measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and hepatitis B. All full-time students are required to complete and return to the Office of Admissions the Immunization Records form that is sent in the student’s acceptance packet. Acceptance is provisional until the completed Immunization Records form is submitted to the Office of Admissions by the end of the first semester of full-time enrollment. Students born before 1957 are exempt from this regulation and under certain circumstances, students may be exempt because of medical or religious reasons; however, they must provide documentation in order to substantiate such exemptions. Immunization Records forms can be found online at RCGC.edu/StudentRecords. The College does not provide immunizations. Students attending RCGC through the Rowan Choice program will be required to provide additional immunization records for student housing. Please contact the Rowan University Center at 856-468-5000, ext. 5237.

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Nursing, Allied Health and Auto Tech Selective Admissions Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Nuclear Medicine Technology, Nursing, LPN-RN Nursing Track, Physical Therapist Assistant and Automotive Technology are selective admission programs. Acceptance to these programs is competitive. Applicants must obtain an admission packet for their program in addition to the College’s standard application materials. Nursing and Allied Health applicants are required to attend a mandatory information session as part of the application process. Selective admission programs have a two-tiered application requirement. Applicants must complete the general admission process. In addition, candidates must complete the application process for their program as outlined in the admission packet specific to the program of interest. The admission packets have specific requirements that must be fulfilled to apply to a selective admission program. The admission packets for the next academic year are available on the RCGC website by mid-summer. Applicants must be certain they use the packet for the year they wish to apply. All materials may be picked up in person at the Admissions Office in the Student Services building or can be found on the College’s website, RCGC.edu/SelectiveAdmissions.



(Reference Board policy 8109, revised 5/4/2005 and Board policy 7052, revised 9/13/2016)

Special Admissions Health Science, Nursing, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Nuclear Medicine Technology, Technical Studies and Paralegal certificates have specific admission criteria that must be followed. Please refer to the program of study guidelines for details or call the Office of Admissions at 856-415-2209.

Application Procedures

Health Requirements for Nursing and Allied Health

Returning Students

Upon acceptance to the Nursing and Allied Health programs, students are required to submit a health packet provided by RCGC. Components of the health packet include a complete physical examination by the student’s licensed health care provider. Students must provide documentation confirming immunizations and titers validating immunity for measles, mumps and rubella (MMR, hepatitis B [series of three immunizations]) and varicella. Also required is Tetanus Toxoid and annual Mantoux (TB) and influenza vaccine, including laboratory tests to include a complete blood count. Upon acceptance, students must provide evidence of health insurance and maintain coverage while enrolled in the program(s). All health requirements and clinical requirements are discussed in the information sessions. Students are responsible for all fees associated with health and clinical requirements.

Transfer Students

Criminal History Background Checks Students may be subject to criminal history background checks as they participate in college classes or for subsequent employment depending on the major in which they are enrolled or the employer who hires them upon completion of their college work. Students who are enrolled in programs that they may not be subsequently employable, due to their criminal history, may be counseled to transfer to another major if the criminal record becomes known. The College will cooperate with all institutions and agencies requiring such checks and will strive to inform students through regular sources, such as the catalog and handbook, of programs in which criminal history background checks may be necessary.

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However, due to evolving and new requirements for such checks, the College may be unable to provide all information necessary regarding every profession, institution or agency requiring criminal history background checks. Accordingly, it is the responsibility of the student, not the College, to understand the requirements for such checks. All costs for background checks or other such reviews or activities will be borne by the student. Details on necessary criminal history background checks for specific programs and the processes associated with them will be provided in accordance with administrative procedures.

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Returning students are those who previously enrolled at RCGC but have not attended classes for one or more semesters. Students whose last date of attendance was prior to three years should contact the Office of Admissions to update their application before registering for any courses. Returning students may also need to resubmit an official high school transcript showing a graduation or secondary school completion credential. Additionally, proof of immunization for full-time students is required. Prospective students who previously applied to RCGC, but never attended classes must reapply for admission if it has been three or more years since the date of their last application. Contact the Office of Admissions at 856-415-2209 to verify the status of an application.

Students who attended other colleges or universities before RCGC are considered transfer students. Transfer students must follow the same application procedures as first-time college applicants and satisfy the placement testing requirements or provide proof of exemption. Transfer students in any program who wish to have their previously-earned college credits reviewed may do so by following the transfer credits procedure outlined below. Please call the Office of Admissions at 856-415-2209 or visit RCGC.edu/transfer for more information.

Transfer Credit RCGC accepts transfer credits for college-level (100-level or above) courses completed at regionally accredited institutions if they are equivalent to those offered at the College. Transfer

courses require a grade of “C” or better. Grades from such courses are not included in the RCGC cumulative grade point average (GPA), but do count towards degree completion. Please note, courses are evaluated and awarded based on the transfer student’s program of study. To request an evaluation of transferable credits, the student must complete the Transfer of College Credits Request form and submit it, along with official transcripts, to the Office of Admissions, located in the Student Services building. Students who have not earned an associate degree or higher must also submit an official copy of their high school transcript or a secondary-school completion credential. It is the students’ responsibility to request all official transcripts and have them forwarded to the Office of Admissions. Students will be notified of the evaluation results via email. Students who have attended international institutions, including high school, must have their transcripts evaluated course-bycourse by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting their request. Military service members may also be eligible for transfer credits upon evaluation of their military transcripts based upon the credit-granting recommendations of the American Council on Education (ACE). Training certifications earned through the College’s Workforce and Professional Development Institute may qualify for transfer credit in selected programs of study. Prospective students may request a preliminary evaluation by following the procedure outlined above; however, credits will not be transferred until the tenth day after the start of their first semester at the College. If students do not attend, they must repeat the transfer credits process. For more information visit RCGC.edu/transfer or contact the Office of Admissions at 856-415-2209.

Visiting Students Students attending another institution may enroll for a class as a non-matriculating student to transfer credit back to their home college. They may not enroll as a full-time student. Visiting students must complete the free online application and visiting student registration request form found at RCGC.edu/visiting. The entire application and registration process can be completed electronically. For questions or more information, please call 856-681-6292 or email: [email protected].

Homeschooled Students RCGC recognizes the value of homeschooling and welcomes such students to enroll on a full- or part-time basis. Homeschooled students must follow the same steps for general admission as high school graduates, including completion of the College’s basic-skills placement test. In addition, homeschooled students must submit documentation of their academic work in transcript form, verifying that the student has successfully completed the equivalent of a high school education.

Homeschooled students applying to selective admission programs will be required to submit formal documentation to verify completion of course and testing prerequisites. For more information, contact the Office of Admissions at 856-415-2209 or visit: RCGC.edu/homeschool.

International Student Applicants RCGC acknowledges and recognizes the importance of diversity in the College community and, therefore, embraces diversity by providing a welcoming environment that celebrates the rich culture and experiences of all populations. The College will maintain and assure the highest level of accessibility in order to attract, serve and retain a diverse population. RCGC welcomes international students as valuable participants in a global educational community. The College is authorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrant aliens as F-1 students. International students must attend on a full-time basis. Because of RCGC’s size and location in southern New Jersey and its semi-rural environment, prospective international students should be aware that: 1. RCGC is a commuter college and dormitories are not available. RCGC does not maintain a housing referral list. 2. Transportation is needed as public transportation is limited. 3. Mileage to locate RCGC: From New York City 99 mi. (2.0 hours driving) From Philadelphia 20 mi. (35 minutes driving) From Washington, D.C. 142 mi. (2.5 hours driving)

To Apply International applicants must submit the following credentials for evaluation before an acceptance letter and I-20 form can be issued; these credentials must be received by the RCGC Office of Admissions by July 15 for fall-semester applicants and by November 15 for spring-semester applicants: 1. A completed admission application. 2. An official transcript of high school work including graduation status. International credentials must be translated into English and certified as correct by an approved agency. 3. Language proficiency is necessary as RCGC does not have an intensive English as a Second Language (ESL) program. A minimum TOEFL score [of 500 (paper), 173 (computerized) or 61 (internet-based)] or other acceptable documentation of English proficiency is required for admission of international students coming from countries where the primary language of education is other than English. (Current at time of printing. Please review the RCGC website for up-to-date admission criteria. RCGC.edu/international).

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4. A notarized statement that a sponsor will be responsible for all financial needs of the student while he/she attends RCGC. This statement must be accompanied by the sponsor’s tax records, bank statements or letter from an employer. Otherwise, a bank statement supplement will be required. Statements and supplements are located in the international student section of the RCGC website. International students are not eligible to apply for financial aid and therefore must enter the College with full financial support. Please see page 19 for international student tuition rates. Following admission, international students will be required to take the College’s placement test and remediate any deficiencies. Students enrolled in a bilingual or ESL program should not be tested until they have completed such a program and taken the TOEFL. The estimated annual budget (2016–2017 academic year) for immigration purposes includes tuition and fees, room and board, transportation, personal and summer expenses. Contact the Office of Admissions at 856-415-2209 or visit the website RCGC.edu/international for more information.

Center for College and Career Readiness Design Your Future The Center for College and Career Readiness provides programs and resources for high school students of Gloucester and surrounding counties. Rowan High School Start, a premier, educational partnership between Rowan University, Rowan College at Gloucester County and local high schools offers dual enrollment opportunities to students seeking affordable, practical ways to earn credit and prepare of the rigors of excelling in a collegiate environment. Such programs and resources provide exposure to higher education in the form of college-level advisement, earning of college credit at affordable price points and navigation of enrollment procedures.

College Advisement for High School Students High school students are invited to schedule a personalized consultation with a Center for College and Career Readiness Advisor to craft an Educational Pathway. For appointments on the RCGC campus, visit RCGC.edu/appointments and select “High School Option Program.” The Center for College and Career Readiness Advisors also maintain a schedule of student appointments at various high schools in southern New Jersey. Students may contact their high school Guidance Department to learn when RCGC is visiting their school. High school seniors can gain assistance navigating the RCGC enrollment process by meeting with the Administrator of Priority Admissions. Visit RCGC.edu/appointments and select “Current High School Seniors” for appointments on the RCGC campus.

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Earning College Credit High School Option Program The High School Option Program (HSOP) grants approved high school and homeschooled students the opportunity to take RCGC courses while still in high school. HSOP students receive a 65 percent discount on tuition and per-credit fees applied to an unlimited number of courses (textbooks and specialized material/ lab fees are not included). Courses taken via HSOP can be applied to an RCGC degree program or may be transferred to another university upon high school graduation. Students may also satisfy high school graduation requirements through the New Jersey Department of Education’s Option Two experience, explore career interests and/or complete any required remediation. Scholarship opportunities for HSOP students are available for qualifying students. Please note: The 65 percent discount will be applied through the spring semester of the senior year. Once the summer semester commences, the HSOP discount will not be applied for current seniors. Requirements for participation: • age 15 or older and have completed freshman year of high school • satisfy all testing and course prerequisites necessary for course registration • register for courses with a Center for College and Career Readiness advisor Upon graduating from high school, all incoming RCGC students must complete the admissions application, satisfy the placement test requirement and submit an official high school transcript. For select high schools, this may be done through the Priority Admissions Program. Find more information at RCGC.edu/DesignYourFuture. Dual Credit Dual Credit provides high school students the ability to earn college credit for coursework completed in the high school, taught by approved high school faculty members. Students are able to complete coursework with the same rigor and relevance as their college counterparts but at a reduced cost, giving them an advantage in their higher educational pursuits. Dual Credit also accelerates the time needed to complete a degree. Students may apply their credit to RCGC degree programs or request the credit to be transferred to other intuitions of higher education. Dual Credit agreements for the 2017-2018 academic year are currently being created by RCGC and Gloucester County high schools. These agreements will be posted to the website as they are established and approved. A maximum of 30 college credits may be awarded through the Dual Credit and Advanced Placement (AP) programs. Please note: RCGC cannot guarantee the transfer of college credit earned through Dual Credit. Dual Credit will not be awarded retroactively; rather, only articulated courses successfully completed during the timeframe in which a Dual Credit agreement has been established. Deadlines for admissions and payment must be met to be consider for Dual Credit during the agreement timeframe. Find more information at RCGC.edu/DesignYourFuture.

Customized Program Articulations Customized Program Articulation (CPA) agreements are crafted between RCGC and local high schools to better prepare students for transfer into career-oriented programs of study. Such include: Drafting, Graphic Arts, Law Enforcement, Business, Computer Science and Allied Health. A maximum of four college credits may be awarded through CPA. To receive credit, students must complete customized program coursework according to their high school’s articulation agreement with a final grade of B or higher in all classes associated with CPA. Upon matriculation into a degree program and submission of the CPA form, the articulated course will be posted to the RCGC transcript as transfer credit. Find more information at RCGC.edu/DesignYourFuture.

Priority Admissions Program Designed to help students in their senior year transition from high school to RCGC, this program provides added support to enroll at RCGC with ease. The Enrollment Services team visits each participating high school to inform students about the College. The team helps each student navigate the admissions, testing and financial aid processes. This allows students to register in the spring of their senior year of high school prior to other incoming freshman. The strong collaboration between the high school Guidance Department and RCGC enhances student success in not only navigating college enrollment, but also facilitates scholarship opportunities. This program is available to in- and out-of-county high schools. For more information and a list of participating high schools, visit RCGC.edu/DesignYourFuture.

High School Partnerships Educational partnerships with local high school Academy Programs accelerates student learning in specific career pathways during the high school day. Students benefit by the integration of Advanced Placement (AP) and Dual Credit coursework, in addition to college-level courses to further prepare them for post-secondary education and career goals. Academy Partnerships are customized according to each school’s curricular design and include the following options: Allied Health, Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Finance, Business, Information & Digital Communications and STEM. A variety of high schools have built an RCGC period into the school day to support the success of students taking online courses through HSOP. Find more information at RCGC.edu/DesignYourFuture.

College Readiness Programs Summer Bridge The Summer Bridge program is a dynamic, five-week summer program offered at no cost to eligible students. Students complete foundational reading and/or math courses so they are prepared to enroll in college-level coursework the following fall and/or spring semesters. Student Success workshops are a highlight of the grant-funded Summer Bridge program.

The Summer Bridge Program has been developed under a grant from the USDOE that is administered by the OSHE. However, those contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the USDOE or the OSHE and endorsement by either the Federal Government or State Government should not be assumed. Find more information at RCGC.edu/DesignYourFuture.

Placement Requirements RCGC requires all newly-admitted students to take the college placement test or satisfy one of the exemption criteria. The exam places students at their current ability levels in Reading, Writing and Mathematics. Exemptions from the placement test include: • A transfer student who has successfully completed both college-level English and college-level mathematics, with a grade of “C” or better, is exempt from the College’s basic-skills Placement Test and course placement. • A student who has taken a placement test at another institution is exempt from retaking the test but must comply with the College’s admission and placement requirements. The student must present a copy of his or her scores to the Testing Center. If the student completed any developmental courses as a result of the test, he/she must submit a copy of his/her transcript showing a grade of “C” or better from the other institution to the Office of Admissions. The student who requires remediation and did not complete the remediation, will be placed according to the results of the placement test. • A student who already has a college degree is exempt from the placement test and course placement, upon the presentation of his/her transcript to the Office of Admissions. If the student’s degree does not include a college-level Writing or Mathematics course, the exemption will be considered on a case-by-case basis. • A student who is age fifty-five or over is exempt from the placement test after submitting verification of age to the Office of Admissions, except for selective admissions applicants. • A student involved in an RCGC Certificate of Achievement may be exempt from the placement test. • Any student who attends a two- or four-year institution on a full-time basis and: • has completed the necessary pre-requisite courses and • is taking a course(s) at the College as a non-matriculated student for the summer or winter semesters only, is exempt from taking the placement test. • Any applicant with verified military service. Exemptions are determined based on the evaluation of official college documents; i.e., transcripts or grade report and letter of verification from a college official. Exemption validation will permit the student to register for college-level courses. Exceptions will be handled on a case-by-case basis. (Reference Administrative procedure 8017, revised 4/25/2013, pending revision)

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Testing Arrangements for Students with Disabilities Students with documented learning or physical disabilities that prevent them from taking the placement test under standard conditions may request special accommodation and administration of the test to meet their needs. Please contact the Department of Special Services at 856-415-2265 for more information.

Placement Procedures All students are required to take the placement test after admission, but prior to registering for classes. Criteria for evaluating a student’s academic skills are determined by the College’s placement test. If scores indicate a need for further development of fundamental academic skills, foundations courses will be required until basic-skills coursework is completed. Students will receive a copy of their test scores and any remediation requirements upon completion of their RCGC placement tests.

Testing Center The mission of the RCGC Testing Center is to provide and maintain a respectful and welcoming environment to offer secure testing services for RCGC and the surrounding community. Tests are given in compliance with the NCTA Professional Standards and Guidelines. The Testing Center administers the placement test and provides makeup testing services for RCGC students and faculty. It also provides CLEP and DSST testing for both RCGC and non-RCGC students and Distance Learning testing for non-RCGC students. In addition, the Testing Center provides testing services for selective admissions candidates into the Nursing and Allied Health programs by administering the HESI, ACT and TEAS tests. Once a student receives notification of their acceptance to RCGC, they are required to take the placement test (see Placement Requirements, page 13). The exam can be scheduled online, in-person or by telephone. Testing fees apply to all exams except the initial placement test. A PHOTO ID is required for all tests

Course Abbreviation Key  CLASS DAYS: The key to class days is:

 BUILDING CODES — RCGC Campus:

BAC – Business and Corporate Center (500-level rooms)



CC – College Center (200-level rooms)



FAC – Fine Arts Center



IC – Instructional Center (400-level rooms)

 TBA – to be arranged; check the website at RCGC.edu/courses (Course Registration section) prior to the start of class for updated information or contact the phone number or email listed under the course.



LC – Learning Commons (Academic Support Center)



NAHC – Nursing and Allied Health Center (1000-level rooms)



 COURSE SECTION NUMBER CODES:

PAC – Law and Justice Education Center, Police Academy (300-level rooms)



PEC – Physical Education Center, Fitness Center (300-level rooms)



SCOTT – Scott Hall for Science and Technologies (700-level rooms)



SS – Student Services, upper level (1000-level rooms)



UC – University Center (900-level rooms)



WELC – Welcome Center



Satellite Locations:

M Monday T Tuesday W Wednesday

Section Numbers G1-G9

R Thursday F Friday S Saturday

Satellite Locations GCIT

Course Type Section Numbers B1-B9 Business Online E1-E9 Evening M1-M9 Late Start D1-D9 Dual Credit W1-W9 Weekend 41 Ford ASSET 45-49 Teachers 2000 51-59 Online Courses 65-69 Teachers 2000 70-79 Accelerated Courses 80-89 Special Courses 100-110 Rowan Choice only (offered at Rowan University)



BOZ – Bozorth Building, Rowan University campus



BWL – Brunswick Lanes, Deptford



GCIT – Gloucester County Institute of Technology



ENTER – Glassboro Enterprise Center, Rowan University

HOSP – Hospital WDPTFD – West Deptford High School

WMSTWN – Williamstown High School

 INSTRUCTOR ASSIGNMENTS are subject to change. RCGC reserves the right to cancel a scheduled class when registration is insufficient. Students should review their schedules the day prior to term start for any changes.

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administered in the Testing Center. NO CELL PHONES or any other electronic devices are permitted while taking tests in the center. For more information call 856-415-2268 or visit the website at RCGC.edu/testing.

It serves students and faculty by providing access to the information necessary to support their educational experience. Students can login to the Portal to review College email, request enrollment verification, view grades, degree audits, unofficial transcripts and more.

American College Test (ACT)

Course Registration

Residual ACT For the convenience of applicants to the Allied Health selective admission programs, RCGC serves as an assessment center for the Residual American College Test (ACT). Residual ACT scores can be used only by the testing institution and cannot be sent to other colleges. Applicants to selective admission programs are responsible for including copies of their Residual ACT score reports in their Selective Admission portfolio, as outlined in the Allied Health admission packets. RCGC administers this exam several times a year. For testing dates, visit RCGC.edu/testing. Register for the test in the Testing Center. For additional information, call 856-415-2268 or 856-681-6249.

National ACT The National ACT is administered by RCGC throughout the year. For information on registration, test dates and fees, visit the National ACT website at actstudent.org or contact the Registration Department for Students at 1-319-337-1270. The RCGC Test Center Code is 025610. Applicants can have their test scores sent to other institutions as well as to RCGC. Students applying for selective admissions programs may also register for the National ACT.

Health Education Systems, Inc. (HESI) Admission Assessment Exam RCGC serves as a test site for the HESI Admission Assessment Exam for applicants to the Nursing programs. Only tests taken at the College will be accepted for admission to its Nursing programs. Students are responsible for including an official copy of their HESI scores in their portfolios, as outlined in the RCGC Nursing and LPN–RN admission packets. The HESI exam is administered in the RCGC Testing Center where arrangements to take it can be made. In-person registration is required. The HESI Admission Assessment Cumulative Score Report will be available 24 hours after test completion. For more information about taking the HESI, contact the Testing Center at 856-415-2268 or 856-681-6249.

Student Records and Registration

Course registration is available to all students at various times throughout the year, and may be done in-person or online depending on student type. Specific registration dates are emailed to all current students prior to registration opening for that term. Registration dates and times are featured on the College website RCGC.edu/courses. Student registration is based on the number of credits that have been successfully completed at RCGC, and/or the participation in special cohort groups that have special registration processes. All current students receive an email notification to confirm their status of whether or not they require a PIN number (access key) which is required to register through the RCGC portal. Students who require a PIN number MUST meet with an advisor each term to receive their PIN number. Visiting students are directed to register by utilizing the Visiting Student Registration Request form online. Visit RCGC.edu/visiting for more information. New students are eligible to register beginning on the first day of Open Registration where advisors are available in the Student Services lobby. A PIN number is required for all new students. Students who receive a status error of “Reserve Closed or Campus Restriction” are unable to register for that section and must select another section.

Transcripts Official transcripts are available from Student Records. Students must submit a completed Transcript Request form, found at RCGC.edu/transcript. A non-refundable fee must be paid prior to processing all official transcripts. Fees are $5 for regular three-to-five business day processing or $10 for next-business-day processing. The College uses the United States Postal Service for all mailings. Students planning to transfer should know the application deadlines of the school(s) to which they are applying and arrange to have their transcripts sent accordingly. No person other than the student will be given a student’s transcript or any part of his/her academic record without the student’s written consent. Students must sign a release to share records. The student and any person authorized by a release are required to show photo identification when picking up a transcript. In legal conflicts, student’s records may be subpoenaed. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974 as amended helps protect the privacy of student education records. The intent of the legislation is to ensure the privacy and accuracy of education records. It applies to all institutions that are recipients of federal aid administered by the Secretary of Education.

The Office of Student Records, located in the Student Services building, maintains the academic records of students from their initial semester of registration through graduation.

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Change of Information

Diplomas

Students must immediately notify the Office of Student Records of any change in legal address or name. The College must maintain up-to-date records to ensure students receive vital information including financial aid refunds, tax information and other important communication. To view instructions on changing information, please visit RCGC.edu/StudentRecords and click the “Name and Address Change” link.

During the annual Commencement ceremony, graduates receive a diploma jacket. However, the official certificate is formally ordered once all final grades have been posted and graduation petitions reviewed. With their diploma, graduates will receive a free copy of their official transcript. Students may visit the Office of Student Records with photo ID during the pick-up period to receive their diploma and free grad transcript. After the pick-up period, diplomas and grad transcripts are mailed to students. Graduates should verify their address is correct on the RCGC Portal. Pick-up and mail dates are available on the Student Records website, under “Diplomas.” Duplicate diplomas are available at a cost of $35 per copy. Students may request duplicate diplomas by completing the Duplicate Diploma Request form found on the Student Records website. Diploma orders require four to six weeks for processing.

Enrollment Verification Current students may request enrollment verification through the RCGC Portal or at the Office of Student Records. Enrollment verification can be used as proof of registration for certain agencies, including but not limited to insurance agencies, U.S. Courthouses, loan and financial institutions, etc. Please note that students with account holds must submit verification requests in person at the Student Services building.

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Contact the Office of Student Records: Telephone: 856-415-2233 Fax: 856-468-8498 Email: [email protected] RCGC.edu/StudentRecords

Financial Services and Information

Financial Services and Information Tuition and Fees (as of Fall 2017; all costs subject to change) 1. Tuition Gloucester County Residents Out-of-County Residents1 Out-of-State Residents International Students NJVCC Online Courses2 High School Option (HSOP)

$102.00 130.00 260.00 300.00

per per per per

credit credit credit credit

100.00 per credit 65% Discount

(discount applies only to tuition and per credit fees, no limit on number of courses)

High School Dual Option ‡

125.00 per course‡

( for classes taken at high school. If taken at RCGC pay HSOP rate.)

Partnership Agreements

33% Discount

(discount applies only to tuition and per credit fees)

2. Required Fees

General Service Fee Capital Construction Fee

42.00 per credit 2.00 per credit

3. Program Fees Fee is applied per semester $1,150.00 for students enrolled in Nursing, Allied Health  Fee is applied per semester $1,000.00 beginning second academic term for students enrolled in Physical Therapist Assistant and Automotive Technology

4. Course Fees

Fees are applied to courses according to the following categories. Please check the course description section to see which fees apply to your selected course(s). A. Computer Laboratory 25.00 B. Art (some courses), 40.00× Civil Engineering, Drafting, Computer Graphic Arts C. Automotive Technology, 75.00 Science G. Lab Fee – 1 Contact 102.00× H. Lab Fee – 2 Contacts 204.00× I. Lab Fee – 3 Contacts 306.00× J. DMS 106, 210, 221 50.00× K. Curriculum Review Fee 400.00× O. Online Technology Fee 75.00 Q. Quickbooks – BUS 207 150.00× R. PTA Assessment Fee 200.00× S. PTA Clinical Fee 100.00× T. PTA Practice Exam Fee 150.00× W. BIO 212 (Wetlands Institute) 250.00× Y. Honors Research – BIO 230 200.00×

5. Additional Fees

Late Registration Fee (full- or part-time)

20.00



Graduation Fee

65.00



Late Payment Fee

30.00



Payment Plan Fee



Returned Check Fee



Stop and Reissue Check Fee

¤ plus 30.00



Reissue Check Fee



Reissue NMT Badge Fee

¤ plus 30.00 ¤



ID card Replacement Fee

10.00



ACT (Residual) Examº



LEXIS-NEXIS Annual Feeº

¤



CCMA Phlebotomy, EKG and Medical Assistant Feesº

¤



Nurse Entrance Test (NET) Feeº ª + §

40.00 ¤ plus 30.00

Nursing and PTA HESI Admission Assessment Exam Feeº ª (per test) § Nursing HESI Exit Exam (NUR 220) Feeº ª (per test)

§

CLEP/DSST Fees — Test Administration Fee 25.00 per exam Examination Fee § Other Standardized Tests Fee § Liability Insurance (Nursing and Allied Health students only) ¤ Library Membership Fee — Non-student County Residents** 10.00 per annum Transcripts (processing options) 5.00 per standard (3-5 business days) 10.00 per expedited

Replacement Diploma Fee

35.00

(next business day)

º Fee subject to change ¤ Cost pass through § Cost pass through plus $25 administration

1 Out-of-county students must apply for a Certificate of Residence (charge-back)

from their home county as required by State Statute 18A:64A-23; 18A:64B-4.

2 The NJVCC Online course fee is an estimate for informational purposes only.

The actual rate is set by the Council of County Colleges.

ª Processing and administering of all standardized tests are charged for the actual cost to purchase the test (approximately $30 to $50 per test) plus $25 fee to administer the test.

+ The NET is NOT required for applicants to RCGC’s Nursing program. RCGC is a NET testing site for other Nursing programs.

** C  ounty borrowers from communities not participating in the GOLD System.

× These course fees are in accordance with programs listed in the College Catalog.

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Payment Policy

Books

Tuition and fees are payable at the time of registration, or by the payment deadline if the student is enrolled prior to open registration. It is the student’s responsibility to make any arrangements for alternate payment solutions, such as a payment plan, financial aid, scholarships, student loans or a third party payment arrangement. A student is expected to meet or to make arrangements to meet all financial obligations as they occur at the College. Any student with outstanding financial obligations to the College will not be permitted to register for courses, receive transcripts or a diploma, or have transcripts sent on his/her behalf until any financial obligation is satisfied. The College also reserves the right to cancel previously-registered courses of students who do not meet the payment deadline. Please note that non-refundable tuition deposits, e.g. Nursing, Allied Health and Rowan Choice, will be maintained by the College under the student’s account until the end of the academic year in which the deposit was required after which a new, non-refundable tuition deposit will be required. While the College will exhaust all means to collect on unpaid student accounts prior to the use of collection agencies, attorneys and/or credit bureau reporting, the College reserves the right to take legal action to collect payments that are owed. Understanding that there are circumstances where balances cannot be collected, the College will have the ability to write off in full any account that has had an account balance for at least three years and is deemed uncollectible. Any exceptions to this policy must be approved by the President or his/her designee.

Cost of books will vary, depending on curriculum and courses, but averages about $750 per semester for a full-time student. Textbook information is available at rcgc.bncollege.com.

(Reference Board policy and Administrative Procedure 6022, revised 1/19/2016)

Payment Options RCGC offers many ways to make financing one’s college career convenient and attainable. Payments can be made in person, online or over the phone. There is a payment plan available for the fall, spring and summer semesters. A non-refundable $40 fee is due at the time of enrollment along with the first payment. All payments must be made electronically through a credit card, debit card,checking account or savings account. There is no monthly billing. Payment plan students who drop classes or withdraw are not exempt from the normal refund calculation. Considering the timing of the drop and payments received, a balance may still be due. For more information on payment options, please visit RCGC.edu/PayMyBill.

Drops, Withdrawal and Refunds Students who wish to officially drop their course must do so through their Portal account or by completing a Schedule Change form and submitting it to the Student Records office prior to the drop deadline. Based on the date of the drop, refunds, when applicable, are limited to the perspective tuition and certain fees. If a student wishes to withdraw from a course, he/she must complete a Withdrawal form and meet with their advisor before the required deadline. Please note that withdrawing from a course will not reduce or eliminate a tuition bill in any way. For information about withdrawals and financial aid, please see page 19.

Percentage of Refund

100% before semester begins 50% during partial refund periods No refunds beyond that time For specific dates, go to RCGC.edu/PayMyBill for partial refund period dates. Refunds are limited to per-credit tuition charges and course material fees and are assuming payment-in-full was already made. If payment-in-full was not made, a balance could still be owed. For courses whose schedules digress from the traditional start dates of fall, spring, winter and summer, please contact the Business Office at 856-415-2226 for the applicable refund schedule. Please allow six to eight weeks for processing of refunds. No refunds will be made beyond this schedule. See the section on Academic Rules and Procedures in this catalog for additional information on withdrawals.

Senior Citizens Subject to meeting the entrance requirements, senior citizens holding a Gloucester County Division of Senior Services Department of Aging Senior Citizens Photo ID Card* will be eligible for reduced tuition rates for credit courses as long as there is space available and there is not additional cost to the College as a result of the reduction. The reduced tuition rates will be determined periodically by the Board of Trustees. Senior citizens are not required to pay the College application fee; however, all other applicable fees and costs must be paid. Waiver amount is calculated and applied by the Bursar and/or designee.

(Reference Board policy and Administrative Procedure 6021, revised 10/11/2016)

*To obtain a Senior Citizens Photo ID Card, call the Gloucester County Division of Senior Services Department of Aging at 856-384-6900.

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Form 1098-T For 1098-T purposes, RCGC reports qualified charges in the calendar year that the academic semester occurs. The College does not report based on any payments. To view/print a copy of a 1098-T, please log in to the RCGC-issued Portal account. If assistance is required, please call the Business Office at 856-415-2226. Any inaccuracies on the form 1098-T must be reported to the Business Office immediately. Rowan College at Gloucester County cannot determine if a student qualifies for a tax credit and is not allowed to give tax advice. Please contact a tax professional about all personal income tax situations.

Charge-Back Policy Out-of-County Students Students who live in a New Jersey county whose county college does not offer the desired program are eligible for “charge back” benefits and are entitled to pay in-county tuition rates for an approved program. To apply for the charge back program, students must first obtain from the home county college a Certification of Eligibility for Charge Back Assistance form stating that the chosen program is not available there. The student is responsible to re-apply each semester for a charge back and adhere to established deadlines. The form should be taken to the county treasurer’s office where the student resides. These forms should then be submitted to the Business Office at RCGC by the 10th day of each semester. This is mandated by NJSA 18A:64A-23; 18A:64B-4.

Financial Aid

The FAFSA must be submitted each year to be considered for financial aid. The FAFSA is available online at fafsa.gov. Financial Aid is available in different forms: grants and scholarships, which do not have to be repaid; loans which are repaid after graduation or withdrawal from college; and work-study (usually 17 hours a week). Aid is based on the student’s financial need and is the difference between the total cost of attending college and the total financial resources available to the student. To be eligible for any aid administered by the College, one must be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen. The College considers financial aid to students as a partnership with the students. All students enrolled for one or more credits are eligible for consideration of financial aid. RCGC has no specific deadline for filing the FAFSA, but students are encouraged to file by May 1 to ensure that their files are processed prior to the fall billing deadline. Applications received after June 1 will be evaluated for financial aid according to remaining funds. The Office of Financial Aid will process financial aid award requests on an ongoing basis up to the last day of the semester the student is enrolled.

Withdrawal/Financial Aid Students withdrawing from a course or all courses must complete an official Withdrawal form from the Information Center in the Student Services building. Federal financial aid recipients are subject to a reduction of their financial aid if they completely withdraw or stop attending classes within the first 60 percent period of any given semester. Recipients are responsible for costs related to tuition, fees and books if their financial aid is revised or cancelled, if they are deemed ineligible for aid or if they have an incomplete financial aid file.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the single form used to collect financial information to determine a student’s financial need. Students must submit the FAFSA to the Federal Student Aid Programs Processor where it is evaluated and financial need is determined. The Federal Student Aid Programs Processor does not award financial aid, but determines financial need through the use of the congressional methodology formula. The FAFSA is used to determine eligibility for the following: • Federal Pell Grants • Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) • Federal Work-Study Program (FWS) • Federal Direct Student Loan Program • New Jersey Tuition Aid Grants (TAG) • New Jersey Educational Opportunity Fund Grants (EOF) • New Jersey Governor’s Urban Scholarship

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Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) — Financial Aid Rowan College at Gloucester County (RCGC) is required by Federal and State regulations to establish minimum standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) for students receiving financial aid. The Office of Financial Aid will evaluate SAP after the spring semester (or once a student’s FAFSA is received). A student’s entire RCGC transcript and records from other institutions (transfer credits) will be used to calculate academic progress. In order to remain eligible to receive federal and state financial aid, students must continue to meet SAP requirements. Eligibility requirements for assistance from the federal and state financial aid programs are contingent on students meeting the minimum Qualitative (GPA) and Quantitative (pace) standards within a Maximum Time Frame (150%). All students who have attempted twelve (12) or more credit hours and who are failing to make SAP are ineligible to receive federal and state financial aid. Students will be notified of their SAP status via the student’s RCGC-issued email. Additionally, students can view their status on the Portal.

Qualitative Standard Students must maintain the following minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA), depending upon the number of hours attempted: Hours Attempted Minimum GPA 12–24 1.500 25–66 2.000 67+ 2.000

Quantitative Standard Students must complete a minimum of 67% of all credits attempted to be considered making the quantitative standard. Satisfactory completion is defined as a letter grade of A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, C-, D+, D, D- or P. Unsatisfactory completion is defined as a letter grade of F, I, W, NA, NP or X.

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Appeal Process Students found to be ineligible to receive federal and state financial aid are able to appeal their status to the Student Financial Aid Committee. All student appeals must include: • A completed RCGC Academic Progress Appeal form • An explanation as to why the student failed to meet SAP requirements for each F, I, W, NA, NP or X • An explanation as to what has changed that will allow the student to meet the SAP requirements moving forward • Supporting documentation for any claims in the students explanation

Details of the Appeal Process • The appeal process may take up to thirty (30) days to be reviewed. Students may appeal only one time per mitigating circumstance. The Student Financial Aid Committee will not accept a verbal appeal. • Appeals and all supporting documents are encouraged to be submitted at least 30 days prior to the start of the semester to ensure the appeal is reviewed before the start of the semester. • Appeals will not be processed for courses the student is currently enrolled in. • Approved appeals will not be retroactively approved for any previously completed term. • If the appeal is denied or not completed by the start of the semester, the student may enroll using his/her own resources. • If an appeal is granted, the student is then placed on Financial Aid Probation. The SAP Appeals Committee will determine whether the student must follow an Academic Plan while placed on Probation. A student on Financial Aid Probation may receive federal and state funds for one semester.

Probation without an Academic Plan The appeals committee will determine whether the student is likely to meet academic progress standards following the probation period. If the committee finds that it possible for the student to make academic progress following the probation semester, the student may not be required to be placed on an Academic Plan. Should the student still not meet the minimum SAP standards after the one semester of Probation, the student will lose their financial aid eligibility. However, students who meet the below Qualitative and Quantitative criteria will automatically be put on probation and will not need an academic plan: Hours Attempted Minimum GPA 12–24 1.450-1.499 25–66 1.550-1.599 67+ 1.550-1.599

Probation with an Academic Plan

Transfer Credits

If it is determined that a student will take more than one semester to meet academic progress standards, the student must be placed on probation with an Academic Plan. The Academic Plan is set up to help the students meet the minimum standards for academic progress. At the end of the probationary semester, the Office of Financial Aid will determine if the student is meeting the minimum standards for SAP. 1. If the student is meeting the minimum standards for SAP, the student will no longer be considered on a probation status for financial aid. 2. If the student is not meeting the minimum standards for SAP, the Office of Financial Aid will determine if the student has met the terms of his/her Academic Plan. a. If the terms of the Academic Plan are met, the student will be eligible to continue on a probationary status for financial aid. b. If the terms of the Academic Plan are not met, the student will be ineligible for financial aid until the student meets the minimum standards of SAP.

RCGC will count transfer credit hours that are accepted toward a student’s educational program as both attempted and completed. Transfer credits are not counted in GPA.

Reinstatement Students who fail to maintain SAP have the option to attend courses at RCGC and pay their institutional charges without financial aid assistance. Should the student obtain the minimum Academic Progress Standards, the student needs to notify the Office of Financial Aid.

Minimum Time Frames Federal regulations limit the receipt of federal financial aid to no more than 150% of the course work required to complete any degree or certificate. Therefore, no further aid will be awarded when a student has attempted 150% of the credit hours needed to complete an associate degree program or one-year certificate program. Example: An Associate degree requiring 66 credit hours (150% of 66 = 99) Example: A One-Year Certificate program requiring 30 credit hours (150% of 30 = 45) • Developmental/remedial courses will not be included in the hourly limitation • Transfer credits accepted toward a degree or certificate program will be included in the hourly limitation

Remedial Coursework

Repeat Coursework Per regulatory changes effective July 1, 2011, RCGC may pay financial aid for only one (1) retake of any previously passed course. All attempted coursework will be used to determine Quantitative and Qualitative progress.

Withdrawal Grade A student who officially withdraws from a course will receive a grade of “W,” which will not affect the student’s GPA but will affect the students Quantitative Progress.

Incomplete Grades A student who has received a grade of “I” will receive an incomplete for that course. The incomplete course must be completed by the end of the next semester. The grade of “I” will affect the students Quantitative Progress. Incomplete grades that are not completed will be automatically changed to an “F” and will affect both the Quantitative and Qualitative Progress.

Academic Amnesty RCGC Academic Amnesty does not override, overturn or overrule the Office of Financial Aid academic progress calculation. The credits that were included in the Academic Amnesty will still be used in determining the students’ academic progress.

Audit Grades If a student wishes to attend a class but does not wish to receive a grade or credit, the student may choose to audit the course. Audited grades are not counted in the Quantitative or Qualitative calculations and are not covered by financial aid.

Second Degrees RCGC will process financial aid for eligible Title IV recipients attempting second degrees. Degree credits from the first degree that are applied to a second degree will be counted towards the 150% measure in the second degree. Students must meet with their Academic Advisor to complete a degree audit prior to their financial aid eligibility being determined.

Remedial coursework will be counted towards determination of a student’s Quantitative percentage. A student may receive federal aid for up to one academic year’s worth of remedial coursework. For the purpose of this limit, that is 30 semester hours.

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Grants and Scholarships Pell Grants Undergraduate students with financial need are eligible for consideration. The federal Pell grant is available for up to 12 semesters of full-time enrollment. Students may only receive up to 600 percent of their Lifetime Eligibility Used (LEU) and may review their LEU at nslds.ed.gov.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants Undergraduate students with the highest financial need are eligible for consideration. Grants are awarded for up to $1,000 per year based on available funds.

Tuition Aid Grants (TAG) Tuition Aid Grants are awarded to full- and part-time undergraduate students demonstrating financial need. Eligibility is determined by the New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority based on the information reported on a student’s FAFSA. Students can receive up to five full-time payments of TAG at RCGC.

New Jersey Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) The New Jersey Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) is one of the nation’s most comprehensive and successful statesupported efforts to provide access to higher education for students who lack the economic resources and academic preparation to attend college. EOF grants assist New Jersey residents who are capable and motivated to succeed in college. A limited number of students are accepted into the program each year with the largest number of new awards made in the fall semester to first-time, full-time students. Recipients must attend on a full-time basis and live in New Jersey for 12 consecutive months prior to the semester that funding is requested. Financial need is established by filing the FAFSA. For more information on EOF grants, please call 856-468-5000, ext. 6365, or visit RCGC.edu/EOF.

New Jersey Student Tuition Assistance Reward Scholarship (NJ STARS) Program NJ STARS provides eligible Gloucester County high school graduates with free tuition to attend RCGC. Student must meet the following criteria, as outlined by the State of New Jersey: Students must be a New Jersey resident for at least one year, rank in the top 15 percent of their junior or senior class, achieve the desired score on the College’s placement test and enroll as a full-time, degree-seeking student at RCGC. NJ STARS students must apply for all forms of federal and state grants yearly and comply with any state-requested verification and deadlines. Enrollment at RCGC must begin no later than the fifth semester following high school graduation.

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NJ STARS students who earn their associate degree from RCGC and graduate with the required GPA, may qualify for the NJ STARS II program toward tuition at a four-year New Jersey institution. The NJ STARS program and requirements are established by the New Jersey Legislature. Visit the College’s website or njgrants.org for updates on the program or contact [email protected].

Edward J. Bloustein Distinguished Scholars Program Students demonstrating the highest level of academic achievement based on high school records and Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) scores will be selected for consideration by their secondary schools. Award amounts are determined by the New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA). Financial need is established by filing the FAFSA.

External Scholarships As external businesses and organizations notify the College of scholarship opportunities, the information is posted on the RCGC website at RCGC.edu/scholarships. Scholarships are offered to qualified students by local clubs, organizations, businesses and industries. External scholarship recipients are selected by the organization or business offering the award. To qualify, applicants generally must: 1. Have an above-average academic record (GPA of 2.500 or better) 2. Show financial need 3. Provide a letter of recommendation from a faculty member, high school guidance counselor or teacher 4. Meet other criteria outlined by the individual donor Students can also learn more by contacting the external scholarship donor.

Gloucester County Internship Scholarship Program The Gloucester County Board of Chosen Freeholders, in cooperation with Rowan College at Gloucester County, has established the Gloucester County Internship Scholarship Program, an initiative created to provide qualified, first year students with a potential two-year tuition and fees award, along with field-specific work experience. This selective program will award students one free academic year at RCGC, with the opportunity for scholarship renewal for a second year. Contact the Director of the Internship Scholarship Program at 856-681-6225 for more information.

Foundation Scholarships The Rowan College Foundation at Gloucester County offers numerous academic and program-based scholarships annually to qualified students who are enrolled on a full- or part-time basis. Some scholarships are sponsored by area clubs, organizations, businesses, industries or individual donors. Scholarships are available for incoming students as well as currently-enrolled students. The criteria of each vary depending upon the scholarship classification, program of study or other requirements determined by the donor. Certain scholarships may be applied toward tuition while others may be applied toward text books. To qualify, students generally must be in good standing and: 1. H  ave an above-average academic record (GPA of 2.500 or higher). Transcripts must be provided 2. Demonstrate financial need 3. Submit a letter of recommendation from a faculty member, guidance counselor or employer 4. Submit an essay on career objectives 5. Submit an RCGC online scholarship application 6. Meet other criteria outlined by individual donors Scholarships are advertised online in the beginning of the spring semester and awarded in the summer for the upcoming academic year. Scholarship opportunities are posted on the College website at RCGC.edu/scholarships. For more information, please contact the Scholarship Administrator at 856-415-2105 or email [email protected].

Presidential Start Smart Scholarship In cooperation with the RCGC Foundation, the College has established the “Presidential Start Smart Scholarship,” an initiative created to provide qualified first-year students with a $1,000 tuition award. Contact the Financial Aid Coordinator at 856-415-2212 for more information.

Veterans' Programs Veterans’ Benefits RCGC is approved by the New Jersey Department of Higher Education State Approving Agency under Title 38, U.S. Code, Section 1775 for veterans’ training. Students must apply by using the VONAPP application for Chapters 33, 35, 1606 and 1607. Vocational Rehabilitation students (Chapter 31) must also use the VONAPP application. Students must also provide a DD214 and/or “Letter of Eligibility.” Our Student Veterans’ Organization is here to help students transition from solider to student. RCGC is proud to be a military friendly school. Individuals interested in using their educational VA benefits should contact the Veterans Educational Liaison at 856-464-5239.

Tuition Waiver Programs New Jersey National Guard Free Tuition Program This program is available to any active members in good standing of the New Jersey National Guard. Per N.J.S.A. 18A:62-1, guards may receive up to 16 credits per semester tuition free, provided they are enrolled in degree-seeking programs as undergraduate students in good standing and have applied for financial aid. Students will not be reimbursed for payments toward tuition and are still responsible for payment of course and program-related fees. Any guardsmen wishing to use the Free Tuition Program must provide a valid Commanders Certificate and waiver application within 30 days of enrolling for courses each semester. For additional information contact the Office of Financial Aid at 856-415-2210.

Unemployment Tuition Free Waiver This program is available to students who meet the criteria established by the New Jersey Department of Labor. Approved students may enroll for credits at RCGC and have the cost of tuition and related fees waived. Prior to enrolling, students must provide to the Office of Financial Aid their Tuition Waiver form with approved courses listed and comply with all requests for any additional documentation. Students cannot enroll prior to the first day of classes and must follow the Unemployment Free Tuition Waiver Policy, which is available online or in the Office of Financial Aid. For more information, contact the Office of Financial Aid at 856-415-2210.

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Computers on Campus

At Your Fingertips Resources to Enhance Your Education The College is committed to providing open access to cutting-edge technology through well-equipped computer facilities, including research databases and software applications. RCGC has a high-speed Internet connection and computers are linked in a local area network. Each lab is geared to accommodate varying needs of students, such as: __________________________________________________ Homework Assignments Open Computer Labs in Library and Instructional Center, Room 438 Academic Support Center in the Learning Commons (LC) __________________________________________________ Internet Access Open Computer Labs in Library and Instructional Center, Room 438 LC __________________________________________________ Placement/Makeup Testing LC Academic Testing Center __________________________________________________ eLearning/ Open Computer Labs in Library and Instructional Center, Distance Education Room 438 LC __________________________________________________ Report Writing Open Computer Labs in Library and Instructional Center, Room 438 LC __________________________________________________ Research Library __________________________________________________ Academic Support Center LC (Room 603) __________________________________________________ Computer Graphic Arts Open Computer Labs in Library and Instructional Center, Room 438 __________________________________________________ Continual upgrades are made to keep RCGC's campus current with new technologies. Users should check the campus technology website at RCGC.edu/IT to see what new services and software are available.

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Loans William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program Direct Loans provide low-interest assistance to students and parents to help pay for higher education. The lender is the U.S. Department of Education rather than a bank or other financial institution. To be eligible for the Federal Direct Student Loan program, the student must complete the FAFSA, have enrolled for six credits at the time of disbursement, be in good academic standing, not have defaulted on a prior student loan or be in an over-payment status on any federal grant or loan. The steps to apply for the Federal Direct Student Loan program are: 1. Have a current/complete and valid FAFSA on file with RCGC 2. Complete all requests for additional information with RCGC 3. Complete the Master Promissory Note (MPN) online at studentloans.gov 4. Complete the Entrance Counseling online at studentloans.gov Students who are graduating, transferring or leaving RCGC must complete an exit interview at studentloans.gov.

Taxpayer Credits Please refer to irs.gov for acceptable use and eligibility for Federal Education tax credits.

Work-Study Program RCGC offers a limited number of part-time jobs on campus to students. Work-study awards are based upon the amount of available funds and student financial need. Students interested in a work-study position at should contact the Office of Financial Aid at 856-415-2219.

Academic Rules and Procedures

Academic Rules and Procedures

RCGC records academic achievement each semester according to the following grading system: Grade Significance Quality Points A Excellent 4.000 A- 3.700 B+ 3.300 B Good 3.000 B- 2.700 C+ 2.300 C Satisfactory 2.000 C- 1.700 D+ 1.300 D 1.000 D- 0.700 F Failure 0.000 I Incomplete —

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A GPA is calculated by: 1. Multiplying the number of credits attempted for each course by the quality-point value for each grade 2. Adding the number of credits attempted and the number of quality points earned 3. Dividing the total quality points earned by the total credits attempted

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Students attain maximum academic benefit through regular class attendance. Nothing else has yet been discovered to replace in value the daily, cumulative, educational growth that results from regular participation in class. This is especially true where ideas, concepts, points of view, social development, poise, confidence, knowledge and success derive from the interaction of students and faculty. Therefore, students are expected to attend all class sessions for which they are scheduled. The effect of absences on student grades will be determined by each instructor, consistent with his or her stated policy provided in course outlines.

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Students should note that: 1. GPA is unaffected by courses taken at other colleges 2. If a course is repeated, only the higher grade is included in GPA calculation 3. Educational Foundations courses other than CIA 100 COS 103 and PSY 100 are not included in GPA 4. “Earned Hours” are the total number of hours successfully completed

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Incomplete Grades A grade of incomplete (I) may only be reported for a student who has carried a course with a passing grade, but due to illness or other unusual and substantiated cause has been unable to complete the final examination or some limited amount of assigned work by the end of the semester The student and faculty member must complete the Student Contract for Incomplete form prior to a grade of “I” being assigned. An incomplete grade must be removed by the last day of the next semester. Any incomplete not removed by the end of this period automatically becomes an “F.” (Reference Administrative Procedure 8006, revised 6/6/2012)

Audit Grade If a student wishes to attend a class regularly but does not want to receive credit, he or she can choose to audit the course. The student must register for the course, pay the tuition and any fees and then switch to audit status. Requests are not accepted unless an Audit form is completed by the student, the course instructor and the Director of Advising grant approval. All audit enrollments must occur during the first half of a semester or its equivalent. Once processed, the course cannot be changed back to credit. The instructor will determine the conditions of the audit to which the student must adhere in order to receive an “R” grade, signifying successful completion. If the student fails to meet the conditions, a “W” will be assigned, signifying audit withdrawal.

Withdrawal Grade A student intending to withdraw from a course or courses is responsible for initiating and completing the process at Student Services prior to the announced end of the withdrawal period — the end of the tenth week of a regular semester or two-thirds through shorter semesters. Signatures from personnel in other offices may be required. A student who officially withdraws from a course will receive a “W” grade that will not affect his/her GPA. However, students involved in financial aid programs, college activities including athletics or who have other circumstances that require a minimum number of enrolled credits, may be adversely affected.

Academic Honors President’s List Outstanding scholastic achievement merits inclusion on the President’s List compiled each semester. Any full-time student who has accrued a minimum of 12 college-level credits at RCGC is eligible by achieving a 3.750 or higher semester GPA along with no failures or incompletes during a semester.

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Part-time students may receive honors by earning 12 collegelevel credits with a cumulative GPA of 3.750 or higher with no failures and no incompletes. Honors may be accorded for each subsequent 12 college-level semester hours of credit using these guidelines. An indication of this achievement will be placed on each student’s permanent record. Students on probation are not eligible for this award. Only credit hours that are calculated in the GPA are considered for academic honors.

Dean’s List High scholastic achievement merits are included on the Dean’s List, compiled each semester. Any full-time student who has accrued a minimum of 12 college-level credits at RCGC is made eligible by achieving a 3.500–3.740 semester GPA with no failures or incompletes during a semester. Part-time students may receive honors by earning 12 collegelevel credits with a cumulative GPA of 3.500–3.740 with no failures or incompletes. Honors may be given for each subsequent 12 college-level semester hours of credit using these guidelines. An indication of this achievement will be placed on each student’s permanent record. Students on probation are not eligible for this award. Only credit hours that are calculated in the GPA are considered for academic honors.

Graduation Honors Graduates with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.750 will have this accomplishment recognized on their transcripts. Honors graduates will receive a special tassel to wear at Commencement.

Academic Credits Definition of a Credit Hour Credit hours are calculated using the Carnegie Unit system. The semester credit hour, which is the unit of credit at the College, is normally the equivalent of a subject pursued during one 50-minute period for at least 15 weeks of regularly scheduled, student/faculty instructional activity. Equivalents are calculated as follows: • One 50-minute lecture period is equivalent to one credit. • Two or three 50-minute laboratory periods are equivalent to one credit. • Three to five 50-minute practice periods (clinical experience, visual or performing art studio sessions, supervised student teaching, field work, etc.) are equivalent to one credit. • Independent study hours are calculated the same as practice credit. • Credit for cooperative education work experience is based on the quantity of required and approved work that is completed. The credit hours are determined between the supervising faculty and the work supervisor at the cooperating site, using an approximate ratio of 10-12 hours of work per week during the academic semester to one credit. • For cooperative education, internship, field study, practicum, or clinical courses, a minimum of 45 contact hours must be completed to earn one credit.

Credit Limits Students with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) between 2.000 and 3.499 may register for a maximum of 18 credits during the fall, spring and summer semesters, and 8 credits during the winter semester. In order to exceed these established credit limits, students must have written approval from the Director of Advising. Students with GPAs of 3.500 or higher may exceed the credit limits without written approval. (Reference Board policy 8012, revised 9/8/2015)

Credit by Examination RCGC supports credit by examination and provides the opportunity for students to earn up to 16 credits through various academic examinations. • CollegeBoard™ Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations accelerate achievement and academic progress by awarding college credits to students who complete collegelevel coursework while still in high school. To earn credit, a student must complete an approved CollegeBoard™ course and achieve a score of four or higher on the AP exam. Students must send the official AP score report or a copy of the score report to the Office of Admissions and credits will be posted as transfer credits upon enrollment. For a listing of how AP Examinations will transfer to RCGC, please visit RCGC.edu. • College Level Examination Program (CLEP) Students may demonstrate mastery of introductory college-level material through specific CLEP exams. ACE credit recommendations are used for RCGC course equivalent courses. • Dantes Specific Subject Examination (DSST) Students who have acquired college-level knowledge through life experience, employment or independent study may demonstrate their knowledge through specific DSST exams. ACE credit recommendations are used for RCGC course equivalent courses. RCGC is an official testing center for the CLEP and DSST. Credits will be awarded only for courses that are applicable to the student’s program at the College. Testing is done by appointment only. Please contact Testing Services by calling 856-681-6249 or 856-415-2268, or visit the Testing Center website at RCGC.edu/testing.

Academic Progress, Probation and Leave • Academic Progress: A student at RCGC is deemed to be making satisfactory progress toward the completion of program requirements when they have earned a cumulative GPA of 2.000 or higher. • Academic Probation: A student will be placed on academic probation by allowing their cumulative GPA to fall below 2.000 after a minimum of 12 college-level credits have been attempted.

• Credit Restrictions and Requirements while on Probation: During the first semester on academic probation, the student may enroll for no more than 14 credits. This credit restriction will continue as long as the student is on probation and the semester GPA is at least 2.000.  During any semester on academic probation should the semester GPA fall below 2.000, the student will be further restricted to 12 credits for subsequent semesters on probation.  Students on academic probation do not qualify for the President’s or Dean’s List. While on probation, the student will be advised to meet with an academic advisor. • Removal from Probation Status: A student will be removed from academic probation status when their cumulative GPA has risen to 2.000 or above. Once removed from probation status for one semester, any student returned to probation status will begin the probation cycle again. • Academic Leave: A student restricted to 12 credits who receives a semester GPA of less than 2.000 will be placed on academic leave from the College through the next full academic semester. A student placed on academic leave will be provided counseling/advisement with appropriate college personnel regarding reinstatement procedures. • Reinstatement: Following academic leave, the student may initiate readmission to the College by making an appointment with an advisor. The student will return on 12-credit probation restriction and must earn a semester GPA of 2.000 or higher. The student will remain on restricted probation until the requirements listed under “Removal from Probationary Status” above are met. Failure to meet the above requirements while on restricted probation will result in another semester of academic leave. (Reference Administrative Procedure 3010, revised 1/31/2008)

Academic Amnesty Any student who previously attended RCGC is qualified for academic amnesty if that student meets the following criteria: 1. withdrew from the College with a cumulative GPA below 2.000 or was otherwise on academic probation or academic leave 2. had five (5) years elapse since the end of the term of last attendance and then returns to credit enrollment at the College 3. needs additional courses to complete program requirements 4. has not previously been granted academic amnesty 5. and declares a degree program Academic amnesty is an option that the returning student must request prior to or during the first semester of re-entry after the five-year absence.

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Under academic amnesty, courses that were taken five years or more prior to re-entry will still appear on the transcript, but only those previous grades of “C-” or better will be counted for purposes of determining the cumulative GPA and for purposes of counting credits toward graduation. Amnesty means that such a student will no longer be on academic probation, if this condition prevailed at the time of last attendance. A student wishing to be granted amnesty who does not meet the criteria will be required to work with an advisor to develop their plan in writing. The advisor will then provide a recommendation to the Vice President of Academic Services who will make the final decision. RCGC Academic Amnesty does not override, overturn or overrule the Office of Financial Aid academic progress calculation. The credits that were included in the Academic Amnesty will still be used in determining the student’s academic progress. (Reference Administrative Procedure 8020, revised 7/12/2011, pending revision)

Academic Integrity In its most elementary form, academic integrity encompasses the principles of an honest, fair and continuing pursuit of the truth and means that students are expected to complete their own work. Moreover, the process takes place in a collegiate environment where each participant has a responsibility for fair dealing with the other members of the community. RCGC is committed to the principle of academic integrity and the educational experience it fosters. Because of the importance the College attaches to the concept of academic integrity, RCGC finds the following to exemplify violations of this important principle: • Cheating: is the intentional use or attempted use of materials, information or study aids other than those specifically authorized in an attempt to claim credit for learning that is not one’s own. Under this definition, cheating is not limited to examination matters but can encompass the myriad educational activities that occur both within and outside the classroom setting. • Plagiarism: is the unacknowledged use of another’s means of expression and/or work product, whether published or unpublished, without proper credit through the use of quotation marks, citations and other customary means of identifying sources. • Fabrication: is the invention and proffering of information as true and reliable with or without false attribution. • Collusion: is working together in preparation of separate course assignments in ways unauthorized by the instructor. Unless specifically authorized by the instructor, all academic work by students is expected to be their own and if team­work is permitted, the participation of all involved must be acknowledged.

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In all of the above cases, faculty have the authority to impose an academic sanction which is reasonable and commensurate with the violation. (Reference Administrative Procedure 8019, pending revision)

Degree Requirements A student who wishes to graduate from RCGC with an associate degree must meet the following criteria: 1. Earn a cumulative GPA of 2.000 or higher 2. Complete all required courses for his/her major 3. Earn at least 24 credits from courses taken at RCGC, including the last 12 credits The program that exists the year in which a student matriculates dictates graduation requirements. Exceptions may be made by the appropriate academic dean. Each student is responsible for completing all of the requirements and must complete a Graduation Petition through the Office of Advisement to establish eligibility for graduation.

Multiple Degrees To receive an additional certificate or degree, students must file a petition through the Office of Advisement. Certificate: To earn a certificate beyond an original certificate or degree, the student must complete a minimum of 12 more credits at RCGC for each additional certificate. Degree: To earn a degree beyond an original program of study, the student must complete a minimum of 21 more credits at RCGC for each additional degree. Approval from the division dean may be needed if there is a question as to which credits are appropriate. All Certificate of Achievement (COA) courses are contained within the affiliated program. The COA is not considered as a multiple degree.

Physical Education Requirement One course in general physical education is required for an associate degree at RCGC. It is suggested that students check with four-year institutions for transferability.

College-Level Reading Requirement Appropriate reading-level skills are a prerequisite for most college-level courses offered at RCGC. This prerequisite can be satisfied by passing the College placement exam, successfully completing the specific reading course requirement or being exempt from placement testing

Graduation Petitions

Commencement

Students should file a Graduation Petition form and pay the graduation fee after registering for their next to last semester. Students will receive a Graduation Verification indicating the requirements remaining to be completed and any problems associated with their degree completion. Graduation lists are updated periodically and available at the Student Services Information Center. Students should check the spelling of their names and degree listed for accuracy. Students will be listed as Summer, December, January or May graduates based upon the date of completion of degree requirements, with the exception of Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Nuclear Medicine Technology students, who will be listed as June graduates. Graduation lists for each time frame are submitted mid-semester. Students who file late may receive their diploma late.

Commencement is conducted in May each year. Students who graduated in December, January and students graduating in May are eligible to participate in the Commencement exercises. Prospective June and Summer graduates who have less than four classes remaining may also participate. Information regarding Commencement is mailed to eligible students mid-semester in the spring. A graduation fee is required regardless of a student's choice to participate in the Commencement exercises. Students are expected to dress appropriately and to maintain proper decorum during Commencement exercises. Current information regarding graduation and commencement can be found at RCGC.edu/commencement.

Graduation Variance A graduation variance allows a student to request the substitution of a degree requirement (major, minor, concentration or general education) with a course outside of their program requirements. Graduation variances are considered case-by-case and on an individual basis only. The student initiates the process by requesting and filling out the Graduation Variance Request form obtained from his/her Counseling Advisor in the Office of Advisement located within the Student Services building. Once the form is completed, the student makes an appointment with his/her Counseling Advisor. The student attends this meeting with the following documents: • the completed variance request form • a copy of his/her transcript • the program control sheet of his/her chosen major In addition, a student should bring as much supporting documentation as possible. This may include the course description from the course catalog from the granting institution and a copy of the syllabus of the applicable course. After meeting with their Counseling Advisor, the student is to arrange a meeting with the appropriate divisional Dean to discuss the request. If approved by the Dean, the Counseling Advisor or designated staff member will enter the variance into the student’s online degree evaluation. If denied by the Dean, the student may appeal to the Vice President of Academic Services for a final decision. (Reference Board policy and Administrative Procedure 3011, 4/12/2016)

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Student Services and Campus Resources

Services for Students and Campus Resources Academic Support Center The Academic Support Center (ASC), located in the Learning Commons, room 603 (above the College Store), provides FREE services including Tutoring, Academic Coaching, Supplemental Instruction, Student Success Workshops, the Writing Studio and more for all students currently enrolled in credited courses at RCGC. Tutors will help students with academic content along with study skills development. The Center offers a friendly, supportive learning environment for anyone who wishes to excel academically. Computers are available for students to use. Open Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hours vary during winter and summer semesters. Please visit the Academic Support Center’s website at RCGC.edu/ASC for more information about all the services provided. If you have a question, please email [email protected], stop by the center or call 856-681-6250.

Career Advancement and Planning (CAP) Center

Gloucester County Internship Scholarship Program Please see page 22 to learn more about this program.

Rowan College Foundation at Gloucester County The RCGC Foundation is a non-profit organization that has been in existence for more than 40 years. Its primary goal is to raise funds for student scholarships while supporting the educational mission of the College. The Foundation is guided in its activities by leaders of the community, including representatives from business, education and civic organizations. For more information to participate or for sponsored activity opportunities, call 856-681-6202.

RCGC Alumni and Friends The mission of the Rowan College Alumni and Friends Association is to develop and strengthen ties between the College, College alumni and the community. The association seeks to strengthen alumni support for students and to maintain connectivity with our graduates. For more information on becoming a part of the association or upcoming events, call 856-681-6202 or visit us on the web at RCGC.edu/alumni.

The CAP Center assist students and alumni with identifying a major and/or career that best suits their strengths, skills and goals. CAP Center staff work with employers, faculty, staff and the Gloucester County departments and agencies to increase community outreach and foster RCGC students’ overall career development. The CAP Center Offers: • Free, one-on-one career advising for both RCGC students and alumni at all degree and educational levels • Career and major exploration assessments to help students better understand their interests • Information about local job and internship opportunities • Resume/cover letter writing and review • Mock interview practice • Access to local job fairs and job searching workshops The CAP Center is located in the College Center, room 212. Hours: Monday – Friday: 9 am–5 pm (Friday mornings are drop-in only — no appointment necessary) To make an appointment with the CAP Center: Website: RCGC.edu/CAP Instagram: rcgccapcenter Twitter: @RCGC_Career

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Center for Counseling and Wellness Services (CWS) The Center for Counseling and Wellness Services (CWS) supports RCGC students who may be dealing with personal issues that adversely affect their academic performance and/or daily functioning. The Center has licensed behavioral health staff available to meet with students to discuss their concerns. Some common problems that students may experience include: stress management issues, difficulty adjusting to college or life transitions, relationship concerns, depression and anxiety, family problems and/or alcohol and substance abuse problems. Sessions are confidential and offered at no cost to the student. The primary mission of the CWS is to empower students by educating them on effective methods for handling their academic and life stressors.

Professional staff will also work with students to refer and link them to the appropriate campus and community resources and provide case management services when necessary. For more information, visit the Center for Counseling and Wellness Services in room 206 of the College Center, on the web at RCGC.edu/CWS or call 856-464-5236.

College Partnerships RCGC has partnered with a number of four-year universities to make earning a bachelor’s degree a seamless transition — with cost- and time-saving rewards. Graduates of RCGC are guaranteed admission at their choice university, provided they meet prerequisite requirements and GPA standards. Learn about the different programs and incentives each institution has to offer RCGC graduates — from tuition discounts and ample scholarship opportunities to obtaining a bachelor’s degree right on the RCGC campus. To make an appointment with a representative from Wilmington University, Fairleigh Dickinson University or Rutgers University, or learn more about on and off campus partnerships visit: RCGC.edu/transfer/CollegePartnerships The College Partnership representatives are located on the second floor of the College Center, room 212. On-Campus Partners • Rowan University — Premier Partner • Fairleigh Dickinson University • Wilmington University Off-Campus Partners • Neumann University • Stockton University • Ross School of Veterinary Medicine • Rutgers University–Camden

Fairleigh Dickinson University For more than 13 years, Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU) has partnered with RCGC to offer a number of high-quality bachelor’s and master’s degree programs conveniently on the RCGC campus. FDU is the largest private university in the state of New Jersey with two locations in Teaneck and Madison. Partnership Perks • Choose from seven bachelor and four accelerated undergraduate/graduate degree programs • Earn a four-year degree on the RCGC campus • Reduced tuition rate for RCGC graduates • Accelerated course schedules available Under the agreement, students must graduate from RCGC with an associate degree and meet the academic requirements necessary for each program.

Wilmington University Wilmington University is our newest partner offering courses on the RCGC campus. Wilmington University is a private, non-profit institution that awards bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees. The university prides itself in providing small, intimate learning environments and maintaining one of the lowest tuition rates in the region. Partnership Perks • Choose from any of Wilmington’s undergraduate programs • Complete all 15 core classes on the RCGC campus • Accelerated course schedules available • Earn a bachelor’s degree on RCGC campus* Students must graduate from RCGC with an associate degree, meet the academic requirements necessary for each program and maintain a 2.0 GPA. Students are required to complete 45-credit hours of upper-level coursework at Wilmington University. * Students can complete their bachelor’s degree on the RCGC campus in the following majors: Communications, Criminal Justice, Human Resource Management, Information Systems Management, Marketing, Media Design, R.N. to B.S.N. and Software Design and Development

Neumann University Located in Aston, Pa., Neumann University is a private institution affiliated with the Catholic Franciscan tradition. The university provides a variety of bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs as well as accelerated, undergraduate/graduate degree options. Small class sizes enable students to obtain individualized attention and personalized education. Partnership Perks • Select from more than 20 programs of study • Transfer a maximum of 90 credits • Ample scholarship opportunities for transfer students Under the agreement, RCGC students who graduate with an associate degree are eligible to enter the university as juniors, provided they satisfy the appropriate prerequisites and major requirements.

Stockton University Located in Galloway, NJ, Stockton University is a public university that awards bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees, as well as provides a number of accelerated undergraduate/ graduate options in which students can choose. Partnership Perks • Choose from any undergraduate degree program* • Transfer a maximum of 64 credits • Reverse transfer associate degree First-year RCGC students must align their coursework to meet the requirements of their intended program of study at Stockton. After fulfilling academic prerequisites and meeting GPA standards, graduates are guaranteed admission into their intended program of study at Stockton with no loss of credit earned at RCGC. *Exception: Nursing

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Ross School of Veterinary Medicine Located in St. Kitts in the Caribbean, Ross University is an internationally accredited veterinary program that is focused on educating tomorrow’s leaders and discoverers in veterinary medicine. Students benefit from an accelerated program of seven semesters of integrated pre-clinical and clinical studies on the Ross University campus facilities in St. Kitts. Additionally, students will receive a year of clinical training in the United States with Ross University’s affiliated veterinary hospitals. The university is dedicated to providing academic excellence for students as the foundation for becoming sought-after, practice-ready veterinarians.

Rutgers University–Camden Rutgers-Camden provides all the benefits and resources of a large prestigious research university within a supportive close knit setting, providing personal attention and urban energy. Rutgers-Camden offers bachelors, masters and doctoral degrees along with the certificate programs. Partnership Perks • Choose from more than 45 programs of study • Transfer a maximum of 60 credits

• P  artner with RCGC to implement a workforce development program that will speak to their human resource needs • Develop a pool of highly skilled, well-trained applicants for future job openings • H  ire highly-motivated students whose career objectives are directly related to the job

To qualify for the program students must: • Complete at least 30 credits • Earn a minimum of a 2.000 cumulative grade point average (GPA) • Be available to work a minimum of 10 hours per week • Complete an application by the posted due dates and register for the course, CEP 211, when selected • Be 18 years of age or older Please note that selection for the Cooperative Education Program is a competitive process. Application does not guarantee a position in the program.

The agreement requires students to graduate from RCGC with either an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.00. Students who wish to pursue nursing must apply by February 1st. Applicants are only reviewed for Fall entry. Students who wish to pursue Social Work or Teacher preparation will be required to fill out an addition application specifically to those programs after having been admitted to Rutgers-Camden.

Application Procedures

Cooperative Education Program

The Department of Special Services, located in the Instructional Center, room 425A, welcomes students of all abilities. The staff members in Special Services are committed to providing support services and ensuring equal access to eligible students with documented disabilities as outlined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act with Amendments Act (ADAAA). To maximize the potential of eligible students who self-identify, the Special Services staff provides an array of support services which may include extra time for tests and quizzes, testing in a separate location, advisement, interpreters, scribes, tutors, assistive technology (such as magnification devices and audio amplification), touch screen computers, audio books and note-taking assistance. As students embark on their academic journey, they are encouraged to meet with staff members to identify, develop and implement support services that are in accord with their individual academic needs. Students are also encouraged to make use of other College support services that are available to all RCGC students currently enrolled in credited academic courses, such as tutoring services and the College library, which offer online information research and other materials needed to complement their studies.

The Cooperative Education Program at Rowan College at Gloucester County exists because of the partnership between RCGC and the Business Community. This unique, hands-on career awareness and exploration experience enhances the academic portion of a student’s degree. The Cooperative Education Program requires a student to take a course, CEP 211, which includes 15 hours of academic instruction and preparation and 150 hours of work experience on the job with a participating employer. Selection for participation in the program is a competitive process; therefore, students should register for the experience only after they have been selected.

The Cooperative Education program enables students to: • Earn three college credits while working in a job related to their career or educational goals • Acquire experience in their career prior to graduation • Enhance their potential to advance within their career field • Position themselves for future career opportunities with participating employers

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Applications for students and employers may be found on the RCGC website at RCGC.edu/coop, or at the Cooperative Education Program Office, Business Studies Division, Business and Corporate Center, 856-415-2168 or by request by emailing [email protected].

Department of Special Services

Students registered with the Department of Special Services and who plan to earn an associate degree, further their education and transfer to a four-year institution, or enter the workforce are encouraged to choose a corresponding program of study (college major) as soon as possible. The Special Services staff assists enrolled students with additional support that focuses on advancing students through their selected programs of study towards a goal of graduating. Students who request academic support from the Department of Special Services can be assured that confidentiality will always be maintained. Accommodations are provided to address the special needs of individuals with disabilities under Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 together with the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA). Under these acts, the office advocates a user-friendly campus for accessibility and a learning-friendly campus for academic success. For more information or to schedule an appointment to meet Special Services staff, please call 856-415-2265 or visit RCGC.edu/SpecialServices.

Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) EOF is one of the nation’s most comprehensive and successful state-supported efforts to provide access to higher education for students who lack the economic resources and academic preparation to attend college. Qualified students receive support services including counseling, tutoring and academic advisement. A summer institute is held annually for incoming EOF students and is designed to prepare students for the challenges of college life. To be considered for EOF, students must complete an EOF application, as well as the FAFSA form. For more information on EOF grants, please call 856-468-5000, ext. 6365, or visit RCGC.edu/EOF.

Health Services Emergency Medical Procedures Emergency medical assistance should be obtained by dialing 9-1-1 for any individual believed to be seriously ill or injured. College security personnel should also be called at ext. 4444, 6287 or by using one of the blue-light emergency phones located throughout the campus.

Library

• Online Catalog: RCGC’s online catalog of holdings is available at Login-libraries.org. This catalog also contains the holdings of all public libraries in Gloucester County, GCIT, Salem Community College, Pennsville Public Library, Salem Public Library, Cumberland County College and Cumberland County Library. • Online full-text periodicals: EBSCOhost’s Academic Search Premier offers access to more than 4,600 periodicals and ProQuest Central contains 18,945 full-text periodicals. These databases are available, through the RCGC Portal (RCGC.edu), to all students, faculty and staff, whether they are on campus, at home, work or other remote locations. • Downloadable ebooks and audiobooks: Popular books and public domain titles can be downloaded on to computers, smart phones, Kindle, iPads and other digital devices at no charge. Go to http://sjrlc.lib.overdrive.com for more information. • Academic ebooks: available through EBSCO’s collection of 50,000 titles. • Specialized databases: CINAHL, CQ Researcher Proquest Central, Criminal Justice Periodicals, ERIC and Gale’s Literature Resource Center are available, and ProQuest Newsstand provides access to more than 1,300 regional newspapers. All are accessible through the RCGC website (RCGC.edu/library). Click on “Online Library Resources.” • Subject Guides — Lib Guides: Research guides are designed to assist students researching topics for papers, essays and other assignments. Customized bibliographies including books and media, journal articles and Web resources on special subjects have been created by librarians to help students find information on popular subject areas — biology, psychology, literature, writing, law, business, nursing and diagnostic medical sonography. • Mobile Access to Library Services: Now available through LOGIN2GO, BookMyne in the iTunes store. Download this app to smart phones and other digital devices for direct access to our collection and to renew books. • Book Scanner — Located in Archives Room: Only available in the Library. A library digital scanner converts print documents into Word, PDF and jpeg format. Files can be saved to USB drives or emailed. There is no charge for this service. • Printer/Copier/Scanner: Only available on-campus. Three printers and copiers can print in color or black and white and various printing fees apply, depending on size, black and white vs. color and whether the print job is single or double-sided. There is no fee for scanning to email or USB.

Library holdings consist of a book collection of approximately 31,000 volumes, 26 journal subscriptions, 2,800 audio holdings and 74 online databases. A friendly and helpful staff assists users in their quests for basic information and higher-level research. Whether on or off campus, most information services are available via the Internet, including:

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Office of Academic Advisement

Student Concerns

Academic advising is an integral component to fulfilling the College’s mission of student commitment. The Office of Academic Advisement provides year-round, comprehensive advisement through a team of academic and faculty advisors who understand the meaning and purpose of higher education. Academic advising provides students with the opportunity to build relationships, while collaboratively defining and developing educational goals and an academic plan that is consistent with the student’s personal, career and life goals. Students have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with advisors, stop by for a walk-up appointment or participate in group advisement opportunities. The advisors at Rowan College at Gloucester County (RCGC) are committed to helping students reach their full potential. Academic advisors are assigned to students by their declared major. The office also provides information and official forms

Students experiencing difficulties on campus may see the Director of Student Affairs for guidance and support in resolving problems and concerns. The Director will not replace or circumvent existing channels or have authority to direct an office to change a decision. The Director will listen to students, explain policies and procedures, develop options and assist students in contacting the appropriate office or individuals to seek a resolution.

Administrative Action Request

for the following services: • Academic amnesty • Academic planning • Class changes (drop/add) • College transfer • Course audit • Course selection • Curriculum/major change • Graduation petition/certification • New student orientation • Schedule changes • Student grades appeals • Withdrawals

While it is the student’s responsibility to understand and follow College policies and procedures, the College recognizes that unexpected or unusual personal circumstances may sometimes prevent students from following established policies and procedures. Students requesting an exception to College policies or procedures should contact the Office of Student Affairs to make a request for administrative action. Typical requests include, but are not limited to, exceptions to course drop, add and withdrawal policies. The Director of Student Affairs will meet with the student and explain the process for completing an Administrative Action Request. It is the student’s responsibility to initiate the request and provide documentation supporting the request. Once the student completes the request, the Administrative Action Request Committee is assembled to review the request and make a decision. The student is notified of the Committee’s decision via mail. In most cases, the Committee’s decision is final. Students may appeal the Committee’s decision only if new information to support the request becomes available.

To make an appointment with an academic advisor, please visit RCGC.edu/advisement.

Student Conduct Administration

The RCGC Information Center located in the Student Services Building is the primary source for College information. Stop by the Information Center for more information or call 856-415-2197, option 1. Please see page 7 to learn more about the Information Center.

The Office of Student Affairs investigates allegations of student misconduct. When student(s) are suspected of misconduct, disciplinary proceedings will follow the process outlined in Administrative Procedure 8106 “Student Code of Conduct and Procedural Standards.”

Contact

Office of Student Affairs The Office of Student Affairs, located in the Student Services building, upholds the mission of RCGC by striving to provide a safe and caring environment for students. The Office is responsible for engaging with students who are experiencing difficulties, problems or concerns in areas related to student conduct and College policies or procedures in an effort to reach a resolution. The Office of Student Affairs promotes civility, respect and inclusion among students at the College.

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Rowan University Center Rowan University — Premier Partner RCGC and Rowan University have partnered to offer students multiple cost-effective opportunities towards earning a bachelor’s degree in four years. Visit the Rowan University Center, located on the second floor of the College Center to receive direction and advisement on the academic programs offered through the premier partnership with Rowan University. For more information, please call the office at 856-464-5237 or visit RCGC.edu/RowanConnection.

Distance Education Rowan Choice Residential life at Rowan University and coursework taught by RCGC — Students selecting this program can save a substantial amount of money their freshman and sophomore years by living at Rowan University and taking RCGC classes. The Rowan Choice program is open to all freshman applicants; however, seats are limited. Freshman applicants must apply to Rowan University using the Common Application. Upon receipt of a completed application, the University will send a Rowan Choice interest form via email. Students confirm their attendance in the program with a confirmation form and a non-refundable deposit. Academics • Students enrolled in the Rowan Choice program pursue 24-30 college credits during their fall and spring semesters • Classes fulfill general education requirements mandated by Rowan University • Instruction is provided by RCGC faculty and therefore students pay the community-college tuition rate • Classes are held on both the Rowan University campus and the RCGC campus (transportation provided) • All coursework has been carefully selected, reviewed and approved by both institutions • Students enrolled in the Rowan Choice program must maintain a 2.0 GPA • Upon successful completion of the program, students enter Rowan University as fully matriculated sophomores and may declare their formal major upon completing 24-30 credits • Students can choose to remain in the program for their sophomore year and enter Rowan University as juniors upon completing 48-60 credits Housing and Student Life • Students enrolled in the Rowan Choice program live on the Rowan University campus in freshmen housing and will receive “the four-year college experience” • A meal plan is required; Rowan University room and board rates apply • Students have access to University amenities • Rowan Choice students can participate in University student life events, clubs, organizations and intramural sports; exceptions include NCAA Division III athletics, traveling club sports and Greek life • Students can participate in the athletic programs offered by Rowan College at Gloucester County Student Services • Rowan Choice students are assigned an academic advisor who will chart their progress and assist in course selection • Transportation is provided for students via shuttle service on a daily basis between the Rowan University and RCGC campuses

Explore Your Learning Alternatives Many of today’s learners use a variety of methods to meet their educational objectives. Distance learning provides an alternative to traditional classroom instruction by offering convenient educational opportunities without the normal constraints of time or place. Distance learning courses are part of the College’s regular course offerings and are fully equivalent to courses taught on campus. Courses may be applied to a RCGC degree or certificate or taken as electives for general interest or for professional development. RCGC offers several types of distance learning opportunities, including online, hybrid and web-enhanced courses. Online courses are Internet-based classes where the classroom is transformed into an interactive website environment. Students enrolled in online courses must have easy, frequent access to a computer with broadband Internet access. Hybrid and web-enhanced courses contain a combination of both classroom and online components. Students in hybrid or web-enhanced courses will need to have easy access to a computer with broadband Internet access. Currently there are 11 fully-online programs at RCGC, including: A.S., Online Business Administration A.S., Online Human Resources Management A.A., Arts and Sciences: Art Option A.A., Arts and Sciences: Communications Option A.A., Arts and Sciences: Digital Photography Option A.A., Arts and Sciences: English Option A.A., Arts and Sciences: History Option A.A., Arts and Sciences: Philosophy Option A.A., Arts and Sciences: Psychology Option A.A., Arts and Sciences: Social Work Option A.A., Arts and Sciences: Sociology Option For more information about these programs, contact the Division of Business Studies or the Division of Liberal Arts. Successful distance learning students are highly motivated, independent and have strong reading and writing skills. To learn if this option is right for you, please call 856-415-2298, email us at [email protected] or visit elearning.RCGC.edu and click on “Is eLearning Right for You?”

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What Students Should Know • Financial aid counseling, academic advising, course registration and tutoring assistance are provided on the RCGC campus • Housing, resident life and student affairs assistance are provided on the Rowan University campus

Parking and Traffic The College designates parking areas for students, faculty and staff, as well as spaces for visitors and persons with a handicap. All students, faculty and staff must display a valid RCGC parking permit on any vehicle that is parked on the campus. Permits are available at Student Services. Parking will only be in areas designated by the permit. The College also establishes procedures for the distribution of permits and regulations for parking. Temporary parking permits shall be made available for visitors. Designated handicapped parking spaces throughout the campus are to be used exclusively by individuals with handicapped parking permits. Fines may be levied for violations to College parking regulations. In addition, vehicles may be subjected to towing at the owner’s expense for repeated violations or for safety and security purposes. Anyone parking a vehicle on campus assumes all risk of accident and expressly agrees that RCGC shall not be held liable, under any circumstances, for any injury to persons or loss or damage to property. (Reference Board policy and procedure 9004, approved 11/13/2012)

College Store Barnes & Noble operates the College Store on campus. In addition to new and used textbooks, the store now offers e-books and rentals. Also available are school and computer supplies, clothing, beverages, snacks, reference books and campus best sellers. The College Store is open during the fall and spring semesters Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. and Fridays from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. The store also has summer hours to accommodate students on campus for summer sessions. Hours are subject to change and are extended at the beginning of each semester for student convenience. Check our bookstore website to order textbooks and take advantage of special sales and events. There is a link from the student Portal of the RCGC website or go to rcgc.bncollege.com. The bookstore buys back books at the end of each semester with a valid RCGC ID and course schedule. RCGC ID card and student ID number are required for financial aid and check purchases in the store.

Food Service RCGC provides a cafeteria and a café, located in the College Center. The hours of operation are posted at each location and can be found on the RCGC Portal.

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3+1 The 3+1 option allows students to attend RCGC for three (3) years at the RCGC rate and complete their senior year at Rowan University, paying the Rowan University rate. This allows students to save on tuition and fees while earning their bachelor’s degree. This program follows Rowan University’s course curriculum with 300-level course taught by RCGC advanced degree faculty. Students will graduate with a Rowan University bachelor's degree. Future internships and co-op opportunities are being developed to enhance work experience and career potential. Eligible Programs Exercise Science — Exercise Science (A.S.) Law and Justice — Criminal Justice Option (A.A.) Nursing — Nursing Generic Program (A.S.) Psychology — Arts and Sciences: Psychology Option (A.A.) Radio, Television & Film — Arts and Sciences: Radio, Television & Film Option (A.A.) For more information, please visit RCGC.edu/3plus1.

Third Year (Advanced Studies) Course Descriptions: Criminal Justice CRJ 281 Criminal Justice Internship 1 lecture hour, 3 credits Prerequisites: This course is for Criminal Justice majors with an overall GPA of 3.0 (or higher) who have passed a criminal history background check and have earned a minimum of 60 college credits (8 in Forensic Science and 21 in Criminal Justice and approved electives) This internship is for Criminal Justice majors. It is designed to familiarize students with the philosophies and practices of criminal justice while serving as unpaid interns in host agencies. The internship will provide students the opportunity to interact with criminal justice professionals in a work environment. The purpose of the course is to facilitate student experience in the nexus between criminal justice theory and practice. Internships will be completed in one approved setting limited to federal and state criminal justice agencies.

CRJ 301 Drugs and Crime in America 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisites: ENG 102 or equivalent This course explores and analyzes the relationship between illegal drugs and crime and the relevant issues and ramifications including, but not limited to, national and international trafficking, control of the problem, legalization and explanations for drug use. CRJ 305 Counseling and Guidance of the Offender 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisites: ENG 102 or equivalent This course is a survey of the basic principles and techniques of counseling of offenders, including interviewing, case conferences, case histories, individual and group counseling, classification procedures and team treatment participation. CRJ 308 Theories of Crime and Criminality 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisites: ENG 102 or equivalent This course explores the extent of crime and delinquency in the United States and the full range of relevant theories of causation. The synthesis and application of appropriate theories to such concepts as race, social class, gangs, drugs, family, schools and neighborhoods is covered. Nursing NUR 303 Comprehensive Health Assessment 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisites: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. Registered Nurse license in good standing. This course builds upon the Registered Nurse’s fundamental knowledge and skills of health assessment In utilizing a systematic approach, the student will develop a holistic approach in assessing the patient across the lifespan. Upon completion, the student will show competency in obtaining a thorough health history and becoming efficient in the physical skills of inspection, palpation, percussion and auscultation. Differences between normal and abnormal findings will be explored and appropriate documentation of findings will be stressed. Students will also be exposed to the cultural differences in health and will incorporate evidence-based approaches to assessment. NUR 305 Nursing Informatics 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisites: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. Registered Nurse license in good standing. This 300-level course reviews the information needs and information systems related to nursing practice. Students will experience the manner in which informatics supports all areas of practice, including education, clinical practice, administration and research.

NUR 308 Topics in Healthcare Ethics 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisites: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. Registered Nurse license in good standing. This course examines moral dilemmas created or intensified by recent advances in medical technology and studies ways of analyzing those dilemmas. Discussion topics include: euthanasia and the right to die, abortion, behavior modification, allocation of scarce medical resources, in vitro fertilization, genetic screening and engineering and human experimentation. These moral dilemmas will be related to nursing. Psychology PSY 305 Psychology of Scientific Thinking 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: PSY 101, Rowan 3+1 students ONLY Students will develop an understanding of the methods of science and its relationship to the outside world. Critical thinking and an empirical approach to evaluating scientific claims will be emphasized. Students will be introduced to the psychological processes underlying the scientific method and the persistence of belief in pseudoscientific and non-scientific claims. PSY 310 Psychology as a Profession and Practice 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: PSY 101, Rowan 3+1 students ONLY Students will be introduced to applied areas in psychology, gaining knowledge about how psychological information is used to impact people’s lives. The ways in which psychological knowledge are applied to understand individuals and the social world will be examined. Career paths in psychology and preparation for a career in psychology or other associated disciplines will be explored. Radio, Television & Film (Communications) COM 310 Television Production I 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisites: COM 201, COM 212, COM 217 and COM 219 This course introduces students to the principles and techniques of television production. Students work in production teams within a professional television studio setting. Students gain experience in all phases of production, including conception of ideas, scripting, directing and operation of equipment to produce various types of programs. Programming includes newscasts and talk shows. Students also learn to edit 30-second commercials and PSAs. COM 312 Film Production I 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisites: COM 201, COM 212, COM 217 and COM 219 Film Production I introduces students to the principles and techniques of film style production. Students work in production teams to make a series of short films designed to familiarize them with film production techniques including camera operation, shot composition and editing. In addition, students gain experience applying basic cinematic narrative concepts. continues on page 38

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COM 317 The Movie Industry I 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisites: COM 201, COM 212, COM 217 and COM 219 This course introduces students to the language of the technical elements of the motion picture and to a method for analyzing the artwork created and the messages communicated by the motion picture. Students analyze the components of motion pictures including color, lighting, editing, scripting, directing and acting. COM 319 Film Scenario Writing 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisites: COM 201, COM 212, COM 217 and COM 219 This course covers the basic technical requirements for writing movie scripts and the problems of adapting material to screen and script analysis. By viewing contemporary movies and studying plotting, point-of-view, character creation and dialogue, students learn how a film script is put together and write an original script.

Transfer Services Office The primary objective of the Transfer Services Office is to promote academic and transfer planning success by offering comprehensive support designed to empower students seeking to transfer to four-year institutions. Services assist students in exploring and defining academic pathways to ensure academic progress and advancement for maximizing student transfer potential. The transfer process is facilitated by welcoming representatives from more than 50 four-year institutions during the fall and spring Transfer Fairs, as well as the coordination of Instant Decision Day. Transfer-seeking students are encouraged to visit the University Partnership Offices where representatives from College partners provide transfer support year-round on the RCGC campus. For more information or to schedule an individual transfer advisement appointment please visit the Transfer Services office located in the Student Services building, call 856-464-5228 or visit the website at RCGC.edu/TransferServices

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New Jersey Transfer Agreement The New Jersey state legislature passed the statewide Transfer Agreement to ensure the transfer of academic credits between two-year community colleges and four-year senior public institutions. NJ Transfer NJ Transfer is a website designed to assist students in the transfer process by offering transfer information and resources, including the transfer of academic credits between two-year community colleges and any of the 25 participating NJ four-year institutions. Please note, that NJTransfer.org is intended to be used as a guideline only and is not a substitute for transfer counseling.

Transfer Events Transfer Fair A biannual event that welcomes admissions and recruitment representatives from more than 50 four-year institutions to RCGC’s campus, transfer students are able to learn more about their bachelor’s degree options “Meet and Greet” College and University Representatives Throughout the academic year representatives from tri-state area colleges and universities make regular visits to provide transfer information to prospective transfer students. Instant Decision Day This highly successful transfer event provides RCGC students who have applied to graduate with the unique opportunity to receive on-the-spot admission decisions from representatives from the participating four-year institutions. This annual, invitation-only event is held in February. For more Instant Decision Day information please visit: RCGC.edu/Transfer/FromRowanCollege

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Student Life Rowan College at Gloucester County (RCGC) strongly encourages participation in its social, cultural and athletic activities that are geared toward a variety of interests. The Office of Student Life hosts a myriad of fun events and activities throughout the academic year to engage students and provide a relaxing and fun atmosphere.

New Student Orientation Just prior to the start of the fall semester, all new students are encouraged to attend the New Student Orientation to meet with deans, faculty and staff and to learn about campus resources available to support their success. For more information, visit RCGC.edu/orientation.

Student Organizations Students are encouraged to participate in organizations or to start a new club. Contact the Office of Student Life at 856-415-2236. The following clubs and organizations are chartered by the Student Government Association: • Animal Advocates • Book Club • Dance Club • DECA • Digital Storytellers • DMS Society of Ultrasonographers • Gamers Guild • G.O.L.D. Club • I.M.P.A.C.T. • Japanese Anime Guild (JAG) • Math Club • Music Society • Nuclear Medicine Technology Club • Paralegal Club • Psychology Club • STEM Club • Student Nurses Organization • Student Veterans Organization • Teachers 2000 • Unified Sports Club (Also see page 56 for more information.)

Honor Societies Phi Theta Kappa Phi Theta Kappa is the international academic Honor Society for two-year colleges, symbolizing excellence in higher education and a commitment to students. Phi Theta Kappa has recognized and encouraged scholarship among two-year college students since 1918 by providing stimulation and enrichment while promoting the academic integrity of the associate degree program. For these reasons, the American Association of Community Colleges has designated Phi Theta Kappa as the official Honor Society for two-year colleges. Students with grade point averages (GPA) of 3.5 or higher, and who have completed at least 12 RCGC college-level credit hours leading towards completion of an associate degree, are invited to join Phi Theta Kappa. Our chapter, Alpha Psi Pi, chartered in May 1994, is one of the most active and recognized student organizations on the RCGC campus. Its excellent track record over the years has consistently garnered the chapter the annual distinction as a Five Star Chapter, the highest ranking within the Society’s chapter development chart, a distinction its members take pride in achieving each year. Prospective members are encouraged to visit the Society’s website ptk.org and learn more about the Society, its benefits to members and the programs and initiatives fueled by the Society’s four Hallmarks: Scholarship, Leadership, Service and Fellowship; RCGC’s chapter emulates many of those programs and initiatives at the local level.

Mu Alpha Theta Mu Alpha Theta (MAT) is a national mathematics honorary society for high school and two-year college students that was founded in 1957. It is sponsored by NCTM, MAA, SIAM and AMATYC. MAT was formed to engender keener interest in mathematics, to develop sound scholarship in the subject and promote enjoyment of mathematics in high school and two-year college students. The Mu Alpha Theta induction ceremony is held annually in April.

Lambda Epsilon Chi Founded in 1995 by the American Association for Paralegal Education, Lambda Epsilon Chi recognizes paralegal students for their academic excellence. There are 170 chapters throughout the United States. To qualify for membership, candidates must have completed at least two-thirds of their academic program and attained a GPA of at least 3.5 in their paralegal studies program and a 3.25 GPA overall.

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Student Government Association The mission of the Student Government Association (SGA) is to provide RCGC students with VOICE OF THE STUDENTS representation, services and advocacy within the College structure. The SGA provides quality leadership for, and accountability to, its community by recognizing that strength arises from diversity, engagement and dialogue. The SGA is the student voice in the cultural and social affairs of the College. It depends heavily on energetic and interested representatives elected annually from the student body and is responsible for encouraging and fostering student involvement and informed, responsible citizenship in the College community. It serves as a forum for which the numerous and diverse needs of the student body may be expressed. In addition to conveying student recommendations and sentiments to the faculty, staff and administration, the SGA is responsible for helping to shape policies affecting student life, coordinating extracurricular activities and being involved with other clubs and organizations. (Also see page 57 for more information.)

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Athletics Over the past two decades, the RCGC athletic program has been recognized at the state, regional and national levels as one of the most outstanding programs in the country. From 2009-2013, the Roadrunners received the NATYCAA Cup Award for having the best non-scholarship NJCAA program in the country. From 2013-2016 the Roadrunners have finished second in the NATYCAA Cup standings making it ten consecutive years that the RCGC athletic program has finished in third place or higher in this prestigious national awards program. The Roadrunners will also receive their fifteenth CAANJ Cup for having the best two-year college athletic program in the state of New Jersey in 2015-16 making this the eleventh consecutive year the Roadrunners have won this award. RCGC won the Learfield Sports Directors Cup for having the best overall two-year college athletic program in the country in 2012-13 making the Roadrunners the first NJCAA College to ever win this award. RCGC teams have won 28 NJCAA Division III National Championships. The Athletic Department has had 70 teams finish in the top three in the country over the past 25 years, including three in 2015-16 (men’s track and field, baseball, men’s tennis). RCGC also had top ten finishes in men’s and women’s cross country, women’s soccer, softball, wrestling, women’s tennis, and women’s track and field. Six athletes earned NJCAA Individual National Champion honors and an incredible 22 student athletes earned NJCAA All-American Honors.

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In the classroom, eighteen Roadrunners were named NJCAA Academic All-Americans and three teams were nominated for NJCAA Academic Team of the Year. The Roadrunners compete in the Garden State Athletic Conference against other two-year schools from New Jersey as well at Region 19 of the NJCAA, which consists of colleges from Delaware, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Intercollegiate sports offered at RCGC include: • Cross Country (Men and Women) • Tennis (Men and Women) • Outdoor Track and Field (Men and Women) • Soccer (Men and Women) • Basketball (Men and Women) • Baseball (Men) • Softball (Women) • Wrestling (Men) • Volleyball (Women) To find out more about RCGC’s athletic program and how to become a Roadrunner, contact the Athletic Department at 856-415-2207 or visit the website at RCGC.edu/athletics.

The Rowan College at Gloucester County Chapter of the American Association for Women in Community Colleges The Rowan College at Gloucester County (RCGC) chapter of the American Association for Women in Community Colleges (AAWCC) is dedicated to changing the lives of women within the College and throughout the community. Faculty, staff, administrators and students participate as members of this organization and are dedicated to three primary goals — scholarship, mentorship and service. These goals have translated into activities that have provided professional development, service to the community and scholarships for students. This chapter is one of 61 chapters that are a part of the national organization. The AAWCC was organized in 1973 as an affiliate council of the American Association for Community Colleges. AAWCC is the leading national organization that champions women and maximizes their potential. The AAWCC is guided in all of its endeavors by a firm commitment to equity and excellence in education and employment for women in community, junior and technical colleges. For more information about the RCGC chapter, go to RCGC.edu/AAWCC.

Cultural and Community Activities

Cultural and Community Activities A Center for Cultural Activity Cultural Events The Office of Student Life presents a wide range of cultural events throughout the year. They provide the community with an opportunity to experience a diverse array of multi-cultural presentations at no cost to the audience. For information on events call 856-415-2236.

County residents of all ages. Volunteer positions include but are not limited to tutoring, mentoring, visiting, training, teaching, facilitating, fundraising and counseling. Volunteers are provided accident, liability and car insurance (beyond their own for personal injury). This program is perfect for individuals who always wanted to find a way to “give back” through community service. Call Senior Corps at 856-468-1742.

Art Exhibits RCGC sponsors art exhibits throughout the year featuring prominent local, national and international artists. Exhibits open with a reception where the public can meet the artists. Interested persons may be included on the mailing list by contacting the Dr. Ross Beitzel Art Gallery Director at 856-415-2122.

College and Community Chorus County residents who have an interest in music are encouraged to join the College and Community chorus. The group performs concerts throughout the year and rehearses during weekly workshops. For more information call 856-415-2139.

Drama Aspiring actors and set designers have an opportunity to express their talents through drama, comedy and musical productions. Each year, RCGC has expanded its offerings, ranging from one-person shows to full-cast musicals. In the process, it has offered the public some outstanding entertainment and students an opportunity to display their talents. For more information call 856-415-2139 or 856-415-2134.

Community Programs Senior Corps Program The Senior Corps program is funded by the Corporation for National and Community Service, United Way of Gloucester County and the Gloucester County Division of Senior Services. Its mission is to engage residents age 55 and older in civic volunteerism, aiding economically under-served, disabled, frail and needy Gloucester

The Gloucester County Cultural & Heritage Commission The Gloucester County Cultural & Heritage Commission was established in 1975 by the Board of Chosen Freeholders to act as the designated agency in Gloucester County to receive and administer the New Jersey State Council on the Arts Local Arts Development Grant and the New Jersey Historical Commission Local History Development Grant. These grants provide funding for small and emerging nonprofit organizations through the Commission's re-grant program for cultural projects in Gloucester County. This support for community-based cultural and arts organizations provides education, programs and initiatives that promote the values and benefits derived from cultural and artistic experiences. We strive to engage professional artists in our programs and initiatives and utilize the arts to examine issues such as preserving our heritage through land conservation, civil rights and the issues of personal and cultural identity as they relate to the natural, social and physical environment. The commission responds to the need to preserve our history and heritage. We recognize that arts and cultural activities can teach and inspire people of all ages and ethnicities and can offer new ways of understanding that can transform the world around us. To learn more about the Cultural & Heritage Commission at RCGC and our programs and activities contact 856-464-5214.

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Center for People in Transition The Center for People in Transition, funded by the New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Division on Women and United Way of Gloucester County, provides specialized support services for displaced homemakers, including: • Individual interviews to determine needs • Referrals to community resources • Support groups for separated and divorced people • Support groups for widows and widowers • Workshops on self-development • Legal and financial workshops • Computer-literacy courses • Vocational inventories and career counseling • Information on returning to school or seeking job training • Job search skills, including resume writing, interview techniques and developing job leads • Assistance with job leads

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A displaced homemaker is one whose major source of financial support is lost through separation, divorce, death or disability of a spouse and who is emotionally and/or vocationally unprepared to enter the job market. Displaced homemakers are often unaware of needed support and referral services and may be underemployed. The People in Transition newsletter lists all of the Center’s activities and workshops. The newsletter can be accessed through the College website at RCGC.edu/PIT. The public is invited to attend the Center’s activities and workshops. Reservations are required. For additional information or to register for a workshop, please call 856-415-2222.

Workforce and Professional Development Institute

Workforce and Professional Development Institute Rowan College at Gloucester County (RCGC) is committed to the philosophy that learning is a lifelong activity. Area residents are offered a broad spectrum of industryrecognized certification programs, professional development, courses, seminars and workshops. Programs on personal and professional development, allied health and short-term career training are examples of the diverse learning opportunities available. The College provides customized training to regional businesses through the Workforce and Professional Development Institute (WPDI), located on Tanyard Road in Sewell, on-site at an employer’s location and on the RCGC campus. The College offers continuing education courses to address workforce demands. Some program options include: • Career Training: A variety of short-term certificate and certification programs in health care, business, technology and advanced manufacturing are available throughout the year. • Professional Development: Workshops and courses are available at convenient times including leadership, management, communications, presentations, software training and human resource management. • Small Business Development: Are you interested in starting a business? Taking a class in writing a business plan is the way to get started. This and other small business classes and counseling services are offered at RCGC, in partnership with the Small Business Development Center and Rutgers-Camden. • Academy of Lifelong Learning: An initiative to provide workforce development training, degree completion, personal growth and professional development opportunities to individuals who are at least 50 years of age. For information on these and other programs, please contact the WPDI at 856-415-2216.

Adult Education Programs RCGC, in partnership with state agencies, county agencies and faith-based organizations offers grant-funded adult education programs in the following areas: • Adult High School Diploma (HSE): Adults can study secondary-level writing, math, social studies, science, literature and the arts in order to pass the HSE test and receive a high school diploma issued by the State of New Jersey.

• Adult Basic Education (ABE): Adults who do not possess a high school diploma can obtain remedial (below high school level) reading, writing and math education. • English as a Second Language (ESL): Adults can learn English and adapt themselves to American culture, with emphasis on improving listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. • College Success Program: Adult learners can gain the necessary tools to successfully transition into college. This program allows individuals to prepare for college-level reading, writing, and math courses and is designed to help students improve their admission placement test scores. For more information on these programs, please call 856-468-5000, ext. 6227.

Adult High School Diploma (HSE) Testing RCGC is the official HSE Test Center of the county. The RCGC WPDI administers the TASC and the HiSet exams on a weekly basis. Day, evening and Saturday test sessions are available year-round to students seeking a New Jersey High School Diploma. For more information, please contact the WPDI at 856-468-5000, ext. 5527.

Business and Workforce Development The most important resource in any organization is its employees. To increase productivity, improve financial performance and/or enhance employee development, employers must provide training. The RCGC WPDI can serve as the training provider for organizations, supplying credit, non-credit and industry-recognized certification programs. Training can be provided at the WPDI on the College’s main campus or at the employer’s facility. The state-of-the-art institute is centrally located at 1492 Tanyard Road, Sewell, NJ 08080, with easy assess to Route 55, Route 42 and Route 295. To support the economic growth in Gloucester County, the 18,000-square-foot facility assists students in meeting their individual educational goals.

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Customized Training

Grant-Funded Training

The Workforce and Professional Development Institute (WPDI) provides a wide range of high-quality, corporate and customized training programs. Training in computer skills, management and supervision, safety, OSHA compliance, accounting and finance, manufacturing and business management play a vital role in helping create, expand and retain business across the region. The course offerings reflect extensive market research and address the area’s long-term need for specific skills. Programs are designed to meet employers’ demands for a highly skilled workforce. Programs that are available include:

The WPDI is recognized as a Preferred Training Provider for the New Jersey Department of Labor. Experienced professionals from the WPDI help companies prepare applications for New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Grants. WPDI personnel have the expertise to assist companies with the complete process from applying, creating the application and implementation, to administration of grant-funded programs.

• Technology: MS Office – 2007, 2010, 2013, 2016, Word, Excel, Outlook, Access and PowerPoint • Literacy: English as a Second Language, Spanish for Supervisors, Basic Math, Writing and Reading and Communications • Safety Training: OSHA, Right to Know, Blood Borne Pathogens, 8-Hour Hazwoper Refresher, 10-Hour General and Construction • Advanced Manufacturing: Certified Production Technician, Lean, Six Sigma Green and Black Belts, ISO, CNC and Forklift Certification • Supervisory Skills: Leadership, Team Building, Customer Service, Diversity, Conflict Management, Performance Management, Coaching, Succession Planning, Time Management and more

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For More Information Please contact the WPDI at 856-468-5000, ext. 5503 and ask to speak to our customized training specialist.

The Adult Center for Transition (ACT) The Adult Center for Transition affords young adults with developmental and other disabilities the academic, vocational and socialization skills necessary to become contributing members of society. The typical ACT student is a young adult who wants further assistance transitioning into either college credit courses, continuing education certification classes or competitive employment. Students can participant in one of four academic program tracks. ACT also works in partnership with State agencies Division of Developmental Disabilities and Division of Vocational Rehabilitation to provide additional services. For more information, please visit RCGC.edu/ACT or call 856-464-5203.

Public Safety Training

Public Safety Training Police Academy

Fire Academy

Rowan College at Gloucester County, in cooperation with the Board of Chosen Freeholders, the prosecutor’s office, the sheriff and the Gloucester County Police Chiefs’ Association, established a Police Academy to provide basic-recruit training, Class I and II special officer training and in-service training for law enforcement personnel throughout the region. The Gloucester County Police Academy offers the Alternate Route program, which enables individuals with at least 60 college credits or two years of full-time, active-duty military experience to apply for basic-recruit training without being hired by a police department. In addition to providing recruit training, the Police Academy provides more than 75 in-service training courses to veteran law enforcement personnel annually. For further information, call 856-415-2266 or visit the Police Academy website at RCGC.edu/PoliceAcademy.

The Gloucester County Fire Training Academy, located in Clarksboro, provides a wide array of training programs for members of the emergency services. Mandatory classes, such as Firefighter I, and specialty classes, such as Auto Extrication and Handling Propane Emergencies, are available. All programs are delivered by state-certified instructors and staff with special certifications in such areas as EMS, specialized rescue and industrial emergency services brigade training. Classroom instruction is provided in one of four spacious classrooms with the latest in audio and visual instructional aids. Practical training is provided through the use of a full-sized aircraft trainer and realistic props including a ranch-style smokehouse dwelling. Classes are offered at convenient times including nights and weekends. In addition to the many courses that are offered to first responders, the Academy provides customized training in safety and emergency services to public and private sector employers and workers. Some of the courses that can be provided include Extinguisher Training and Confined Space – Lock Out/Tag Out. For a complete list of courses and information on the Academy, visit the RCGC Fire Academy website at RCGC.edu/FireAcademy.

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Student Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities Rowan College at Gloucester County (RCGC) students are both citizens of the community at large and members of an academic community with the same rights and obligations of freedom of speech, peaceful assembly and right of petition as any other citizens. As members of the academic community, students should be encouraged to develop high ethical and moral standards, to develop the capacity for critical judgment and to engage in sustained and independent search for truth. Free inquiry and free expression are indispensable to the attainment of the goals of an academic institution and include the transmission of knowledge, the pursuit of truth, the development of the individual student and improvement of society.

Definition of Student A “student” is defined as a person currently registered, enrolled in or auditing courses at the College, whether on or off campus, regardless of their physical location or enrollment status online, or on a part-time or full-time status and who, based on this definition, has been assigned a unique College student identification number. Individuals who are not enrolled for a current term, but are registered for a future term, and/or individuals serving a period of suspension are also considered students.

Student Rights • Students have the right to speak freely and be heard, and to assemble and protest peaceably. • Students are free to take reasoned exceptions to the data or views offered in any course of study for which they are enrolled. • Students are free to organize and join associations to promote common interests and to examine and discuss all questions of interest to them while remaining in compliance with all local, state and federal laws as well as applicable College policies. • Students have the right to be evaluated solely on an academic basis, not on opinions in matters unrelated to academic standards. • Students have the right against improper disclosure of their grades and records which faculty acquire in the course of their work as instructors, advisors and counselors. Judgments of ability and character may be provided under appropriate circumstances, normally with the knowledge or consent of the student.

Student Responsibilities Concurrent with the above freedoms and rights is responsibility. The enjoyment and exercise of these freedoms means respect for the rights of all students and staff at the College. Infringement of the rights of others or interference with peaceful and lawful use and enjoyment of College premises, facilities and programs cannot be permitted. • Students have a responsibility to adhere to all College policies and administrative procedures which have been developed to protect student and staff rights, to maintain a campus conducive to learning and to protect the health and safety of all students and employees. • Students have a responsibility as well as a right to petition the campus authorities for relief from an unfair practice and to appeal results of academic, disciplinary or administrative actions that are deemed unfair. • Students have a responsibility to exercise their freedom of speech and advocacy on campus in a manner that requires orderly conduct, noninterference with College functions or activities and identification of sponsoring group(s) or individual(s). At the same time, it should be made clear to the academic and the larger community that in their public expressions or demonstrations, students or student organizations speak only for themselves. • Students have a responsibility to act with civility and with care for their fellow students and for all College employees regardless of rank or position. The responsibility for management and control of the College rests solely with the Board of Trustees. The President will have administrative procedures developed to assist students with their rights and responsibilities in all manner of petitions and appeals. (Reference Board policy 8100, revised 6/9/2015)

College Smoking Policy To ensure compliance with New Jersey State law concerning the provision of a smoke-free environment that protects, preserves and fosters the health and safety of all persons, the College prohibits smoking in all buildings and grounds except in designated smoking areas identified by “Smoking Permitted Area” signs. (Reference Board policy and Administrative procedure 2004, revised 4/8/2014)

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Student Records — The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (as amended) The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974 is a federal law that protects the privacy of student educational records. It applies to all schools receiving funds under an applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education. FERPA requires that the College provide enrolled students with information regarding their rights under this law. Compliance with the requirements of FERPA regarding access to and release of records is restricted to the professional staff members of the College who have legitimate need to know their contents. The Division of Student Services will establish procedures for both staff members and students to review records. The College and its staff will remain in full compliance with all FERPA regulations and amendments. (Reference Board policy 8103, revised 9/8/2015)

Confidentiality of Student Records The FERPA affords students certain rights with respect to their education records. There are four main rights in FERPA for the protection of the privacy of student records. Each of these rights is addressed below.

1. Right to Inspect • With proper identification, a student has the right to inspect and review his/her education records within 45 days of the College receiving a request for access. • Just about any information in any storage medium provided by a student or created by the College for use in the educational process is considered a student record including: Personal information Enrollment records Grades Class schedules Disciplinary records Transcripts • When a student turns 18 years old, or enters a postsecondary institution at any age, the rights under FERPA transfer from the parents or guardian to the student. • A student should submit to the Director of Student Records a written request that identifies the record(s) the student wishes to inspect. The Director will make arrangements for access and notify the student of the time and place where the records may be inspected. • A list of the various forms involved in requesting, changing, releasing or authorizing release of student records is found on the College’s website at RCGC.edu/StudentRecords.

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2. Right to Amend • A student who wishes to ask the College to amend a record should write to the Director of Student Records clearly identifying the part of the record the student wants changed and why it should be changed. If the College decides not to amend the record as requested, the College will notify the student in writing of the decision and the student’s right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the student when notified of the right to a hearing. • After a hearing, if the College still decides not to amend the record, the parent or eligible student has the right to place a statement with the record setting forth his/her view about the contested information.

3. Right to Consent Generally, the College must have written permission from the student in order to release any information from a student’s education record. However, FERPA allows institutions to disclose these records, without consent, to the following parties or under the following conditions: • College officials with legitimate educational interest • Other institutions to which a student is transferring • Specified officials for audit or evaluation purposes • Appropriate parties in connection with financial aid to a student • Organizations conducting certain studies for or on behalf of the College • Accrediting organizations • To comply with a New Jersey judicial order or lawfully issued subpoena specifying the records requested • Appropriate officials at the time of health and safety emergencies • To a victim of an alleged perpetrator of a crime of violence or a non-forcible sex offense. The disclosure may only include the final results of the disciplinary proceeding with respect to that alleged crime or offense, regardless of finding • To the general public, the final results of a disciplinary proceeding, if the College determines the student is an alleged perpetrator of a crime of violence or non-forcible sex offense and the student has committed a violation of the College’s policies with respect to the allegation made against him/her • To parents of a student regarding a student’s violation of any federal, state or local law, or of any policy of the College, governing the use or possession of alcohol or a controlled substance if the College determines the student committed a disciplinary violation and the student is under the age of 21

• The College may also disclose, without consent, “directory” information. This information may be disclosed by the institution for any purpose, at its discretion: student’s name, enrollment status, program or major emphasis, dates of attendance and degree information (including date earned and honors). It is the responsibility of the student who wishes to withhold permission to disclose this information to complete a “Request for Non-Disclosure of Directory Information” form by the first week in October for each academic year the student attends. Forms are available from the Office of Student Records. Such notification will become effective as of the date received by the Office of Student Records and will remain in effect for the remainder of the academic year.

4. Right to File a Complaint Students have the right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the College to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and the address of the office that administers FERPA is: Family Policy Compliance Office U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue SW Washington, DC 20202-5901 The College will notify students annually of their rights under FERPA. This notification will be done via the College catalog, student handbook, the website and College email. (Reference Administrative Procedure 8103, 9/8/2015)

Student Directory Information RCGC hereby designates the following student information as public directory information. This information may be disclosed by the institution for any purpose at its discretion: student’s name, enrollment status, program or major emphasis, dates of attendance and degree information (including date earned and honors). Students may withhold permission to disclose this information under the FERPA of 1974, as amended, by completing a Request for Non-Disclosure of Directory Information form, available from the Office of Student Records. Such notification shall become effective as of the date received in the Office of Student Records and will remain in effect for the remainder of the academic year.

Technology Expectation Statement All students are provided access to various information technology resources including computers in selected classrooms and Open Computer Labs, email accounts, access to the College Portal, Internet connectivity and WiFi. In lecture classes, there are many options for adapting course content to enhance student learning. Most face-to-face courses offered at the College include lectures, discussions, demonstrations, presentations and projects as components of the course. Additional work beyond the scheduled course hours is necessary to fulfill the course

requirements. Students will be required to use College technology resources such as the Portal and email; students can be required to use eLearning and/or published online materials to complete assignments and communicate with instructors where the course syllabi establish such requirements. Students will be responsible for utilizing the technology resources and will be governed by the Student Standard of Conduct (Board Policy 8106) and the Acceptable Use of Technological Resources (Board policy and procedure 2011).

Acceptable Use of Technological Resources

(Board policy and Administrative Procedure 2011, 7/28/2015)

As an academic community, all end-users at the College are expected to honor intellectual property, respect the privacy of data and recognize the rights of others. Each individual has a right of access to available technological resources and to the privacy of files, and each has the responsibility, in turn, to use resources in an ethical manner. It is the intent of the College to provide high-quality technological resources to its users to allow the College community to maintain its access to available local, national and international information and to provide an environment which encourages the acquisition of knowledge and the sharing of information. All technology owned by the College must be used in a manner consistent with the College’s mission. All technological resources including, but not limited to, networks, on- or off-premises software systems, all Collegeowned devices such as computers, tablets, desk telephones, cell phones, printers, photocopiers, servers, network devices, telecommunication equipment and the College’s Enterprise Information System (Banner) and emerging technologies used by all end-users. It is the responsibility of all end-users to be familiar with the particular conditions of use and to abide by the provisions set forth within this policy. On an annual basis, all end-users are required to indicate they have and are familiar with this policy and its corresponding administrative procedure.

In General: Resources may be used for lawful and permitted purposes only. Use of resources for unlawful purposes or for uses not specifically permitted by the College, or assisting another in such use, is a serious violation of this policy. Violations may result in a loss of access or additional disciplinary action ranging from the withholding of transcripts to expulsion from the College or discipline up to and including termination of employment. The College treats policy violations of technological resources, equipment, software, information resources and networks seriously. Questions concerning these guidelines should be addressed to the Chief Information Officer (CIO). Allegations of harassment or other irresponsible use of College technological resources should be continues on page 50

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immediately made known to the Executive Director of Equity and Diversity and the appropriate Vice President (see policies 7003 Harassment and Discrimination; 8110 Anti-Bullying and Intimidation). College policies and procedures for use and access to technological resources and systems extend outside the College when information resources are accessed via College equipment and/or facilities. Network or network providers outside the College may additionally impose their own conditions of appropriate use, for which end-users are responsible. The College must comply with federal and state legislation regulating electronic communications and technology use. This may mean that data compiled through the use of College technology may be released under appropriate legal protocols. Additionally, the unauthorized disclosure of personal data or records is a violation of law.

Note: Information Technology Policies

All policies and administrative procedures associated with College technology infrastructure, equipment, software and use are subject to change from the information included in this catalog, on the College website and in other College publications.

Overview of Acceptable Use of Technological Resources Appropriate and inappropriate use of the College’s technological resources are divided into the following five areas: • Electronic mail (email) • Enterprise Information System • Internet access • Social media networks • Off-Campus Portable Presentation Equipment

Electronic Communications (Email) College-provided email is intended for official and authorized purposes only. Equipment and services are provided to support email use when necessary to promote the College’s mission, goals, objectives and strategic plan and operations. Access to email is a privilege to which all students and employees are entitled in order to perform effectively. Responsibilities accompany this privilege and may be withdrawn if abused. Use of Personal Email Accounts Student and employee personal email accounts are not to be used for College academic or work-related purposes. College email accounts and personal email accounts are not interchangeable. Only the College’s official email system is to be used for academic or work-related purposes. Password information is not to be shared. Activation/Termination College email access is controlled through individual accounts and passwords. It is the responsibility of the employees and students to protect the confidentiality of their accounts and password information. Users are responsible for all activities associated with their work passwords. 50

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All employees and students are provided with a College email account. Email accounts will be granted to third-party, non-employees on a case-by-case basis. Possible non-employees that may be eligible for access include: • Board of Trustees member • Professor Emeritus • Retiree

• Guest • Contractor • Consultant

Applications for these temporary accounts must be submitted to the CIO. All terms, conditions and restrictions governing email use must be in a signed agreement which the CIO will provide. Email access will be terminated when the employee or thirdparty terminates his or her professional association with the College, unless other arrangements are made. The College is under no obligation to store or forward contents of an employee’s or third-party’s email system after the term of his/her professional association has ceased. Student email access will be terminated when the student violates the terms and conditions of use or is suspended or expelled from the College. Student email may be terminated when the student graduates. Appropriate Use Student and employee email users must exercise good judgment in the use of email. Email is to be used for academic and work-related purposes only and is not provided by the College to be used as a personal email account. To fulfill academic or work-related obligations, in addition to being informed of important announcements and updates, all current students and employees are responsible for checking their email in a consistent and timely manner. They also have responsibility for mailbox management, including organizing and cleaning. If any user subscribes to a mailing list, it is his/her responsibility to be aware of how to remove themselves from the list and to be responsible for email address changes. College student and employee email users are expected to comply with professional and personal standards of courtesy and conduct. Inappropriate Use Since email messages are records of the College, email users must treat email messages as if they were written on College letterhead. Email (language, images or sounds) may not be used for harassment, intimidation, threatening physical harm, obscenity, pornography, libel, slander, defamation, impersonation, fraud, copyright infringement, plagiarism, computer tampering (e.g., spreading computer malware) nor any other illegal or unlawful purpose. Employees may not use College email to disseminate information on any non-College activities including, but not limited to, political events, religious observances, charitable events/fund-raising (unless College approved) and other personal business.

It is the responsibility of the user to contact the Executive Director of Diversity and Equity should anyone receive inappropriate email from an internal or external source.

Safeguards will be implemented to ensure that any review of email has a legitimate and authorized purpose.

Distribution

Official business (administrative or academic) is the only type of acceptable communication via email. This includes communications directly related to the mission, goals, objectives and strategic plan of the College. The sender must be mindful of two main concerns when sending such messages: (1) the number of recipients should be appropriately limited to minimize the waste of recipients’ time that results from distributions that are overly broad; and (2) each electronic mail message creates a record that should be composed and directed to contribute effectively to the College’s work. College email is not for employees’ or students’ personal use.

Distribution of messages to all users or sub-set(s) of all users will be through the College Portal. Campus Announcements and Group Announcements are also available via the Portal for distribution of messages to all users and user groups. Messages intended for all users will be considered a Campus Announcement. All Campus Announcements must be submitted through the Portal for approval three days prior to the intended posting to the College’s Portal. Messages intended for groups of users will be considered Group Announcements. Group Announcements can be posted by the College employee identified as a group leader, when he or she has been given administrative authorization to post messages for a specific user group.

Acceptable Communication

Responses to Electronic Mail

Use of the College’s email is expressly for activities related to teaching, learning and conducting those activities necessary to perform one’s assigned duties and professional development activities as a College employee or student. At times, a private for-profit or a private not-for-profit entity without College affiliation may wish to use the College email to distribute information, request information, conduct fund-raising or communicate with College personnel. Requests for these services must be directed to the CIO, whose determination on these matters will be final.

When responding to an electronic mail message, employees and students should take care not to respond to “all recipients” of the previous message unless it is appropriate to do so. Responses should never be made to all recipients routinely. In general, when the original message is addressed to a tailored group, such as a team working on a matter, and the response would be of interest to the whole team, the “all recipients” response is appropriate. However, when all recipients of a message have no reason to receive responses, the response should only be directed to the sender. The College reserves the right to automatically delete all email located in the delete or junk folders on a regular basis.

No Expectation of Privacy/Ownership

Failure to Comply

Users should be aware that they have no expectation of privacy when using any College-provided email. The email system and all messages sent by email are the property of the College. The College reserves the right to access and disclose all messages sent or received using its email system to determine whether users have breached security, violated College policy or engaged in other unauthorized or illegal actions. Electronic mail sent over the College-provided systems is a College record. As College records, email messages may be requested and released without notice to either the sender or receiver under certain state and federal laws. Electronic correspondence may also be subpoenaed and used as evidence in court cases. Additionally, while the College Information Technology (IT) staff does not actively read end-user email, email messages may be inadvertently read by staff during the normal course of managing the email system. Employees and students using the College electronic mail system should note that “deleting” an electronic message does not necessarily erase the message from the computer network. Backup copies of email messages may exist, despite end-user deletion, in compliance with the College’s technology resource management procedures. The goals of these backup and archiving procedures are to ensure system reliability and prevent data loss.

Any user who misuses the electronic mail system will be subject to disciplinary action. Sanctions for inappropriate use of email may include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following:

Non-College Use

• Temporary or permanent revocation of access to some or all technological resource services • Disciplinary action according to applicable College policies • Legal action according to applicable laws and contractual agreements Disclaimer The College assumes no liability for any direct or indirect damages arising from a user’s email usage. Additional Information Clarification regarding the use of the College’s electronic mail may be obtained from the Chief Information Officer.

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Enterprise Information System

Inappropriate Use

Employees are given discrete levels of access to the College’s Enterprise Information System (Banner) in order to perform their job duties. It is the responsibility of each employee to safe guard all data to which the employee has been granted access.

Individuals will not interfere with others’ use of the Internet. Users shall not violate the network policies of any other network accessed through their College account. Users will comply with all federal and state laws, all College policies and all contracts. Inappropriate use includes, but is not limited to, the following: • Using the Internet for illegal or unlawful purposes e.g., harassment, intimidation, threatening physical harm, obscenity, pornography, libel, slander, defamation, impersonation, fraud, copyright infringement, plagiarism, computer tampering (e.g., spreading computer malware). • Viewing, copying, altering or destroying data, software, documentation or data communications belonging to another individual without authorized permission. • Making copyrighted material available to others without permission, whether through “peer-to-peer” software, websites or other technology.

Personally Identifiable Information Personally Identifiable Information (PII) is any data that could potentially identify a specific individual such as, but not limited to, social security number, date of birth and address information. PII can be sensitive or non-sensitive data. If an employee believes PII has been compromised the employee must immediately inform the CIO. It is the responsibility of the College employee with access to PII to assure the data is safe guarded and used appropriately. This data should never be sent via email, text message or any type of instant messaging service. PII data must be stored on designated College servers and should never be stored on a local computer hard drive, laptop or stored on a portable storage device. Keep Your Username and Password secure It is the responsibility of employees and students to protect the confidentiality of their accounts and password information. Employees should never share their College username or password with anyone as doing so will circumvent security procedures. Employees are responsible for all activities associated with their College username or password.

Any user who misuses College Internet access will be subject to disciplinary action. Sanctions for inappropriate use of the Internet may include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: • Temporary or permanent revocation of access to some or all technological resource services • Disciplinary action according to applicable College policies • Legal action according to applicable laws and contractual agreements

Internet

Disclaimer

Appropriate and inappropriate use of the College’s Internet technologies are the same as described for electronic communications and apply as well to the use of the World Wide Web, the College’s Portal, file transfer protocol (FTP) and emerging technologies.

The College assumes no liability for any direct or indirect damages arising from a user’s connection to the Internet. The College is not responsible for the accuracy of information found on the Internet and only facilitates accessing and dissemination of information through its systems. Users are solely responsible for any material that they access and disseminate through the Internet.

Account Activation/Termination College user accounts are treated in the same way as email accounts. See section above. Appropriate Use Internet access is for College business (administrative or academic) only and may not be used for personal reasons. Employee and students are encouraged to use the Internet to further the mission, goals, objectives and strategic plan of the College. Activities that are encouraged include: • Communicating with fellow employees, business partners of the College and within the context of an individual’s assigned responsibilities • Acquiring or sharing information associated with one’s job or academic assignments • Participating in educational or professional development activities

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Additional Information Clarification regarding the use of the College’s internet access may be obtained from the CIO.

Social Media The College recognizes and embraces that social media is a fundamental shift in the way people communicate, and supports the use of social media by its community members as a way to facilitate communication and conversation. As a public institution, the College believes it is crucial to stay abreast of trends and remain active in the social sphere to closely connect with the campus community.

Definition The College defines “social media” as any online tools and services that allow any Internet user to create and publish content. For the purpose of this procedure, social media means any facility for web-based and mobile publication and commentary, including but not limited to blogs, wikis, RSS feeds, interactive geo-location, microblogs such as Twitter, message boards, chat rooms, electronic newsletters, online forums, video sharing sites such as YouTube and Vimeo, social networking sites such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Google+ and other sites and services that permit users to share information with others in a contemporaneous manner. Accountability Under the direction of the CIO, the Executive Director of Programming and Project Management will ensure compliance with this administrative procedure. The Administrator of Social Media will implement this administrative procedure. Applicability This administrative procedure applies to all faculty, employees and students of the College who accept responsibility for engaging in work-related social media. Purpose This administrative procedure contains guidelines for those initiating or managing a social media presence that involves the College, its departments, programs, groups, organizations, student clubs and individuals. It outlines how the College supports institutional communication via social media so that the College’s social media communications efforts remain as consistent as possible. Social media usage at the College is governed by the same policies and procedures that govern all other electronic communications, technology and the Internet and must follow the same ethical standards by which the College abides. Guidance • Official College social media accounts must follow the Terms of Service set forth by their respective social media channel(s). The guidelines outlined herein do not surpass existing College policies and procedures related to the use of technology, codes of conduct or confidentiality. • Social media networks, blogs and other types of online content sometimes generate press and media attention or legal questions. These inquiries should be referred to the Office of Marketing and Public Relations. • Employees and students should be aware the College may observe content and information made available through social media. Employees and students should use their best judgment in posting material that is inappropriate or harmful to the College, its employees, students or vendors. It is the responsibility of all end users to maintain appropriate privacy settings.

• End-users should be aware of the effect their actions may have on their images, as well as the College’s image. The information that employees and students post or publish may be public information indefinitely. Posts should be made with care to avoid unintended legal or life-changing ramifications. • It is required that employees and students keep Collegerelated social media accounts separate from personal accounts, when applicable. • End users should not post confidential or proprietary information about the College, or College employees, students, affiliates or alumni that would violate such person’s rights to privacy under applicable federal and state laws and regulations. This includes the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and College policies and procedures. Non-disclosure agreements that prohibit the College from disclosing information also bind its employees from disclosing such information. • Personally-identifiable information that can be used to locate an individual or affiliated/unaffiliated third-party offline, including, but not limited to, phone numbers, home or local addresses, social security numbers, Banner IDs, birth dates and email addresses, are not to be posted. In general, a photo release form must be obtained from parties whose images are identifiable to post, share or distribute. This does not include photos from the College’s archives or those obtained by College representatives, whose original intent was for distribution. • Rights and permissions must be secured before posting, sharing or distributing copyrighted materials including, but not limited to, music, art, photographs, texts, portions of video or information considered proprietary by a College partner, vendor, affiliate or contractor. • Personal communication via social media is not exempt from the laws and regulations that govern personal liability across general and traditional forms of communication. Such communication should not indicate that an individual is speaking on behalf of the College and should clearly identify the individual’s personal communications. Employees who use personal social media channels to talk about work or College-related matters are asked to disclose their affiliation with the College and may consider adding a disclaimer to personal social media accounts stating that their thoughts are their own. • Employees may occasionally utilize social media and the web for personal matters in the workplace. Employees may engage in incidental personal use of social media in the workplace so long as such use does not consume significant time or resources, interfere with operations and productivity or violate College or department policies. continues on page 54

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• Violations of this administrative procedure may require the suspension or removal of any social media account(s) at the purchaser’s expense and possible disciplinary action. A disciplinary or other review may be initiated if an employee’s online activity violates law or College policy or procedure, or if an individual’s non-official or unauthorized online activity otherwise subjects the College to liability for such acts. • The College reserves the right to monitor use of its computer systems.

Additional Guidelines for All Technology Use Improper Use of Copyright and Proprietary Information of Others Failure to observe software copyrights and/or license agreements may result in disciplinary action by the College and/or legal action by the copyright owner. Any copyrighted content submitted or used with the consent of the copyright owner should contain a phrase such as “Copyright owned by [Name of Owner]; used by permission.” Commercial Purposes College computing resources are not to be used for commercial purposes. Use for Unauthorized Purposes Users should not employ the College’s email, internet access or social media for personal or private business, product advertisement, political lobbying or to distribute or promote religiously-oriented information. Use of Rowan College at Gloucester County Name You may not use, without the College’s prior written consent, the name “Rowan College at Gloucester County” or any symbol, logo or graphic used by, or associated with, the College or any confusingly similar symbol, logo or graphic as part of an email address, a home page or a domain name for any online network you utilize, originate or register with the Internet or similar authority. To obtain consent, contact the Office of Marketing and Public Relations. Online Conduct Online networks shall be used only as permitted by the College, only in accordance with applicable College policies and only for lawful purposes. Users are prohibited from posting on or transmitting through any email, Internet or social media site anything that is illegal or unlawful including harassment, intimidation, threatening physical harm, obscenity, pornography, libel, slander, defamation, impersonation, fraud, copyright infringement, plagiarism or computer tampering (e.g., spreading computer viruses), which encourages conduct that would constitute a criminal offense, gives rise to civil liability or otherwise violates any applicable law or College policies.

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More specifically, the following conduct violates College policies and is not permitted and is subject to disciplinary action. Such conduct includes, but is not limited to: Harassment — Targeting another individual, group or organization to cause distress, embarrassment, injury, unwanted attention or other substantial discomfort is harassment and is prohibited. Personal attacks, actions to threaten, intimidate or embarrass an individual, group or organization or attacks based on a person’s race, ethnicity, handicap, religion, gender, veteran status, sexual orientation or another such characteristic or affiliation are prohibited. Impersonation — Communication under a false name or designation the user is not authorized to use, including instances in conjunction with representing that an individual is somehow acting on behalf of or under the auspices of the College is prohibited. Chain letters and pyramid schemes — Transmission of chain letters and pyramid schemes of any kind are prohibited. Certain chain letters and pyramid schemes are illegal. Excessive use of bandwidth — Excessive use of bandwidth is prohibited. Examples include but are not limited to game playing and downloading large multimedia files such as MP3s. Disruption of network users, services or equipment — Disruptions include, but are not limited to, distribution of unsolicited advertising, propagation of computer worms or viruses and using the network to make unauthorized entry to any other computer or computer system accessible via the network. Reporting Violations While the College will do everything possible to provide quality technological resources, it is the employee’s and student’s responsibility to ensure that his/her technology experience here at the College is a productive one. If at any time, an employee or student feels that his/her rights as a technology user are being violated or if he/she is aware of other users who are misusing or abusing the technological resources, he/she is urged to promptly report the problem to the appropriate College official, such as the Executive Director of Diversity and Equity, Vice President of Student Services, the Vice President of Academic Services, the Chief Information Officer or the Senior Director of the Library. With timely knowledge of the incident, the issue can quickly be investigated and resolved. The College must comply with the Patriot Act (Public Law 107-56) and any other current and future federal and state law that regulates electronic mail and technology use. This may mean that data compiled through the use of the College network may be released to federal and/or state authorities under appropriate legal protocols.

Off-Campus Portable Presentation Equipment Employees may request the use of portable presentation equipment (such as projectors, speakers and microphones) for use in College-related functions that take place off-campus. • Requests for equipment must be approved by the Office of Technology. A minimum of one business day is required for all requests. All requests must include a pickup date and return date. • All equipment loans must be evaluated in accordance with the priority of regular College needs. • Any damage to loaned equipment is the financial responsibility of the division or group to which the borrower reports.

Student Appeals Process for Academic (Grade) Appeals Students may appeal the final grade they received in a course by following the steps in the Academic Appeal Process. Prior to the initiation of the process, the student must have informally attempted to resolve the concern with the faculty member involved. Each step in the process shall focus on resolving the issue. During this process, the student may decide to change the outcome being sought only once. If this occurs, a new appeal must be filed. Step 1: Students with grade concerns must register those concerns with the Office of Advisement within 30 days from the end of the semester during which the course was taken. A counseling advisor will give the student a Student Academic Appeal form, direct the student in the completion of Step 1 and provide assistance in making appointments to see the appropriate faculty member(s) for resolution of the concerns. Step 2: The student will take the form to the faculty member(s) involved (the appellee) and seek a resolution. The appellee will complete Step 2 on the form and return it to the student. Step 3: If the concerns are not resolved to the satisfaction of the student, the student will take the form to the appropriate dean. The dean will recommend a resolution on the appeal form, sign it and notify the appellee of that recommendation. The dean may arrange a peer review meeting with representative members (not including the appellee) of his/her division to help make that recommendation. The dean will return the form to the counseling advisor for the advisor’s and the student’s signatures. Step 4: If the concerns remain unresolved, the counseling advisor will, after reviewing the appeal packet and all relevant concerns with the student, notify the appellee that the appeal and all related documentation will be forwarded to the Academic Standing Committee. Following receipt of the documentation by the chair of the Academic Standing Committee, the committee will conduct an informal fact-finding hearing at which the student and the appellee will be expected to testify. Parties to the appeal may bring a personal advisor to the hearing who is not an attorney.

Following the hearing, the Committee will consider the evidence presented, and by majority vote make a formal recommendation to the Vice President of Academic Services. Step 5: The Vice President of Academic Services will decide to accept or reject that recommendation and communicate that decision to the student in writing. The Vice President of Academic Services’ decision will be final and binding.

Student Code of Conduct and Procedural Standards The College, as a community dedicated to learning and the advancement of knowledge, expects and requires the behavior of students to be compatible with its high standards of scholarship and conduct. Admission to the College carries with it an obligation to uphold these standards. Additionally, the College has the authority and responsibility to maintain order and to exclude those who are disruptive of the educational process. The final responsibility for administration of student discipline rests with the President who will have administrative procedures developed to implement a fair, prompt and appropriate disciplinary process. Rowan College at Gloucester County students who officially participate in dual activities at another educational institution are responsible for being aware of, and are held accountable for adhering to, the conduct policies and procedures at both institutions.

Violations of Student Conduct The following is a non-exhaustive list of conduct that does not meet the College’s expectations for student conduct. Such misconduct is a violation of the Student Code of Conduct and Procedural Standards and may result in disciplinary sanctions. 1. All acts of sexual violence including dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking as defined in Board Policy 7007 Sexual Misconduct and the Rights of Victims 2. Dishonesty, such as cheating or furnishing false information to the College or plagiarism 3. Forgery, alteration or misuse of College documents, records or identification 4. Obstruction or disruption of teaching, administration, disciplinary procedures or College activities 5. Physical abuse of any person (or people) on College owned or controlled property or at College sponsored or supervised functions 6. Conduct which threatens or endangers the health or safety of any such person (or people) 7. Engaging in violence, threats, intimidation, harassment, bullying or any other activity where a reasonable person feels threatened continues on page 56

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8. Theft or damage to property of the College or that of a member of the College community 9. Unauthorized entry to, or use of, College facilities 10 Use, possession or distribution of narcotic or dangerous drugs and chemicals as defined in federal, state and local statutes, except as expressly permitted by law 11. Possession, use or distribution of alcoholic and intoxicating beverages on the College campus or at College-sponsored or -supervised functions, except as provided for by College policy 12. Lewd, indecent or obscene conduct in violation of federal, state or local statutes on College-owned or -controlled property or at College-sponsored or -supervised functions 13. The possession of firearms or other weapons on College property or at any College sponsored or supervised functions, excluding law enforcement personnel and bank couriers on official business with the College and students who are active duty law enforcement personnel 14. Failure to comply with direction of College officials when those officials are acting in performance of their duties and are requesting that the student behave in accordance with College policies or administrative procedures 15. Violation of any College policy or administrative procedure as published through such means as the College catalog, the College student handbook or as made publicly available on the College’s website, in the College’s library or in the Office of Institutional Compliance Students who violate the law may incur penalties prescribed by civil authorities, but College authority is never used merely to duplicate the function of general laws. The special authority of the College will be asserted only where the interest of the College as an academic community is distinctly and clearly involved. Institutional action should be independent of community pressure. Discipline for violation of College polices and administrative procedures on all campus locations and/or at any Collegesponsored or -supervised functions may be imposed whether or not such violations are violations of civil or criminal law. In addition, disciplinary action may be imposed for off-campus student conduct that is contrary to the mission and educational goals of the College, thereby protecting the best interests, safety and wellbeing of the College community. To reference Administrative procedure 8106, Student Code of Conduct and Procedural Standards, please visit RCGC.edu/ CollegePolicies

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College Activities Student Organizations An organization in which active membership is limited to students, faculty or administrative staff of the College may be registered for recognition by filing the appropriate compliance forms, which shall include: 1) the name of the organization; 2) its constitution(s) and/or its purpose; and 3) its officer(s) and adviser. The Coordinator of Student Activities shall provide sponsorship for student organizations in the unusual event that an organization is unable to obtain a faculty sponsor. Recognized organizations may apply for funds by filing the appropriate forms with the Student Government Association. Student organizations are required to comply with College policies and regulations and are subject to revocation of recognition for violation of such policies or regulations. The policies developed by individual student organizations shall be consistent with College policy, rules and regulations including but not limited to those addressing the use of College facilities and the use of alcoholic beverages. The initiation of contracts between individual student organizations is governed by state statute and Board policy. Faculty advisers are to be present at all Collegesponsored student activities and should provide supervision on club/organization sponsored travel and trips. All groups operating within the College, including academic and non-academic employees, Student Government Association, and student organizations and programs sponsored by the College are governed by a policy of non-discrimination. Any student organization recognized by the College shall have a membership policy that requires it to accept members without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, or handicap or any other status described by law. Organizations using College facilities for meetings or events shall allow participation on a non-discriminatory basis.

Use of the College Name An organization shall not use the College name, or abbreviation thereof, as a part of its own name, except in accordance with College regulations and official recognition. A student organization shall not imply or indicate that it is acting on behalf of the College or with its approval or sponsorship unless specifically authorized to do so by the Vice President of Student Services.

Transportation For College-sponsored events involving transportation of large numbers of student and College personnel (such as club trips, field trips to plays, class trips, athletic events and other similar events) every effort will be expended to provide bus or van conveyance. In those cases in which provision or such conveyances is not applicable and students provide their own transportation to and/or from the events, the College is not responsible for such transportation, nor for liability resulting from accidents or other types of harm connected with such transportation. Each student involved in travel for official College business must sign a travel waiver, a health disclosure form and emergency contact form prior to departure. All policies, rules and regulations related to student conduct are in effect from the time of departure until the time of return. Only students in good academic standing will be eligible to travel on College-sponsored events. A student who is on academic probation for any reason or academic leave will not be eligible to travel on official College business for the duration of academic probation or academic leave unless such travel is a requirement for a class in which the student is currently enrolled. Those students whose academic leave is waived to permit them to return for the semester will be eligible once the circumstances that placed them on such status are resolved. (Reference Board policy 8104, revised 8/6/2002, under revision)

Student Government Association The student body elects a Student Government Association to represent them and to act on matters of interest to the student body. The Student Government Association is directed by four student executive officers, seven sophomore senators and seven freshmen senators elected by the student body. The Student Government Association is responsible for encouraging and fostering student involvement in student government, participation in College activities and informed, responsible citizenship in the College community. It serves as a forum on which the numerous and diverse needs of the student body may be expressed. The Student Government Association serves as a link between the student body and the administration. The Student Government Association in conjunction with the student government advisor manages the distribution of funds to various campus organizations. All organizations are allotted the same amount of funding at the beginning of the fall and spring terms. Organizations may petition for additional funds each term by filing the appropriate forms, which may be obtained from the Office of Student Life. New organizations may file for funds when they are recognized. The final budget will be set up at the beginning of the fall term and will be subject to audits through the Financial Services Office to insure financial solvency and responsibility. (Reference Board policy 8101, revised 3/28/2017)

Student Publications Student-run publications are a valuable aid in establishing and maintaining an atmosphere of free and responsible discussion and of intellectual exploration on the campus. They provide RCGC with news and content of interest to the student body. They are a means of bringing student concerns to the attention of the faculty and the institutional authorities and/or formulating student opinion on various issues on the campus and in the world at large. The editors of student publications enjoy the traditional and inalienable democratic right of freedom of the press. They are independent of censorship and control by RCGC, faculty or its administration. Copy will, however, be reviewed by the appropriate faculty advisor to avoid indecent language or illustrations, undocumented allegations, attacks on personal integrity, the use of harassment and innuendo. Student publications must adhere to libel, postal and other laws and regulations governing the American commercial press. The privilege of freedom of the press is earned and preserved by responsible reporting and editing. The editors are guided by the canons of sincerity, truthfulness, accuracy, impartiality, fair play and decency. In addition, student publications staff members shall be guided by the Statement of Principles of the American Society of Newspaper Editors and the Code of Ethics of the National Press Photographers Association. Editors and managers of student publications are protected from arbitrary suspension and removal because of student, faculty, administrative or public disapproval of editorial policy or content. Each publication shall develop a statement of proper causes for removal of editors and managers. The agency responsible for the appointment of editors and managers will also be the agency responsible for their removal. The student removed has right of appeal. All College-published and student-financed publications will explicitly state on the editorial page that the opinions therein expressed are not necessarily those of the faculty, administration, student body or editorial board of the publication.

(Reference Board policy 8102, revised 3/28/2017)

Student Right-To-Know Act (1990) As required by the federal Student Right To Know Act of 1990, the following information is provided on completion/graduation rates at RCGC: Of the 1,579 first-time, full-time certificate or degree-seeking students entering Rowan College at Gloucester County in the fall of 2013, 46.4 percent had graduated or transferred on to another higher education institution within three years for associate degreeseeking students, or graduated/transferred within 18 months for certificate-seeking students. This total percentage (46.4 percent) encompasses a graduation rate of 25.4 percent and a transfer out rate of 21.0 percent.

Please refer to the RCGC website (RCGC.edu/CollegePolicies) for any policy updates.

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Information Available to Enrolled and Prospective Students: The Higher Education Opportunity Act (Public Law 110-315) 1. Financial Assistance Information Contact Financial Aid at 856-415-2210 Description of available financial assistance programs Eligibility requirements Satisfactory progress standards

Loan terms Financial assistance package Application forms and procedures

2. Institutional Information Type of Institutional Information Contact Point Cost of attendance Business Office (856-415-2226) Academic program, faculty, facilities

VP, Academic Services (856-415-2106)

Accreditation and Licensure VP, Academic Services (856-415-2106) Special facilities and services Special Services (856-415-2265) for students with disabilities Withdrawal from institution

Advisement (856-415-2197)

Refund policy

Business Office (856-415-2226)

Return of Title IV assistance Financial Aid (856-415-2210) 3. Institutional Security Policies and Crime Statistics In accordance with the Student Right-To-Know, Campus Security and Campus Assault Victims Acts, the College makes available information on campus safety and security, including crime statistics. To receive a copy of this information, contact the Office of the Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at 856-415-2292. 4. Equity in Athletics In accordance with the Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act, information about athletic program participation rates and financial support is reported annually by RCGC and is available through the following U.S. Department of Education website: http://ope.ed.gov/athletics/index.asp. For more disclosure information please visit: RCGC.edu/StudentRightToKnow

Campus Sexual Assault Victim’s Bill of Rights A college or university in a free society must be devoted to the pursuit of truth and knowledge through reason and open communication among its members. Academic communities acknowledge the necessity of being intellectually stimulating where the diversity of ideas is valued. Its rules must be conceived for the purpose of furthering and protecting the rights of all members of the university community in achieving these ends.

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The boundaries of personal freedom are limited by applicable state and federal laws and institutional rules and regulations governing interpersonal behavior. In creating a community free from violence, sexual assault and non-consensual sexual contact, respect for the individual and human dignity are of paramount importance. The state of New Jersey recognizes that the impact of violence on its victims and the surrounding community can be severe and long lasting. Thus, it has established this Bill of Rights to articulate requirements for policies, procedures and services designed to ensure that the needs of victims are met and that the colleges and universities in New Jersey create and maintain communities that support human dignity.

Bill of Rights The following rights shall be accorded to victims of sexual assault that occur: • On the campus of any public or independent institution of higher education in the state of New Jersey • Where the victim or alleged perpetrator is a student at that institution • When the victim is a student involved in an off-campus sexual assault

Human Dignity Rights • To be free from any suggestion that victims must report the crimes to be assured of any other right guaranteed under this policy • To have any allegations of sexual assault treated seriously; the right to be treated with dignity • To be free from any suggestion that victims are responsible for the commission of crimes against them • To be free from any pressure from campus personnel to: – Report crimes if the victim does not wish to do so; – Report crimes as lesser offenses than the victim perceives the crime to be – Refrain from reporting crimes – R  efrain from reporting crimes to avoid unwanted personal publicity

Rights to Resources On and Off Campus • To be notified of existing campus and community-based medical, counseling, mental health and student services for victims of sexual assault whether or not the crime is formally reported to campus or civil authorities. • To have access to campus counseling under the same terms and conditions as apply to other students in their institution seeking such counseling. • To be informed of and assisted in exercising: – Any rights to confidential or anonymous testing for sexually-transmitted diseases, Human Immunodeficiency Virus and/or pregnancy. – Any rights that may be provided by law to compel and disclose the result of testing of sexual assault suspects for communicable diseases.

Campus Judicial Rights • To be afforded the same access to legal assistance as the accused. • To be afforded the same opportunity to have others present during any campus disciplinary proceeding that is allowed the accused. • To be notified of the outcome of the sexual assault disciplinary proceeding against the accused.

Legal Rights • To have any allegation of sexual assault investigated and adjudicated by the appropriate criminal and civil authorities of the jurisdiction in which the sexual assault is reported. • To receive full and prompt cooperation and assistance of campus personnel in notifying the proper authorities. • To receive full, prompt and victim-sensitive cooperation of campus personnel with regard to obtaining, securing and maintaining evidence, including a medical examination when it is necessary to preserve evidence of the assault.

Campus Intervention Rights • To require campus personnel to take responsibility and necessary action to prevent further unwanted contact of victims by their alleged assailants. • To be notified of the options for and provided assistance in changing academic and living situations if such changes are reasonably available.

Statutory Mandates Each campus must guarantee that this Bill of Rights is implemented. It is the obligation of the individual campus governing board to examine resources dedicated to services required and to make appropriate requests to increase or reallocate resources where necessary to ensure implementation. Each campus shall make every reasonable effort to ensure that students at the institution receives a copy of this document. Nothing in this act or in any Campus Assault Victim’s Bill of Rights developed in accordance with the provisions of the act shall be construed to preclude or in any way restrict any public or independent institution of higher education in the state from reporting any suspected crime or offense to the appropriate law enforcement authorities.

Reporting Allegations of Sexual Assault There are multiple safe places for students to report allegations of sexual assault, both on and off campus. Reports of sexual assault can be made to any of the offices listed in the chart on page 62.

Sexual Misconduct and the Rights Board policy 7007, 10/14/2014 of Victims All acts of sexual violence including dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and/or stalking are forms of sex discrimination prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The use of alcohol and drug abuse are linked to risk factors associated with incidents of sexual assault, domestic violence and dating violence. Victims and witnesses are encouraged to report and cooperate with investigations of sexual assault, domestic violence and dating violence, including incidents where there is an implication of alcohol or drug use. The use of drugs or alcohol is not an excuse for failing to obtain consent for sexual activity. The College will not tolerate sexual misconduct in any if its forms. The College strives to maintain a safe and welcoming environment free from acts of sexual misconduct and relationship violence. It is the intent of the College to provide safety, privacy and support to victims of sexual misconduct. No person should bear the effects of sexual misconduct alone.

Definitions Domestic violence — includes asserted violent misdemeanor and felony offenses committed by the victim's current or former spouse, current or former cohabitant, person similarly situated under domestic or family violence law or anyone else protected under domestic or family violence law. Dating violence — means a pattern of behavior where one person threatens to use, or actually uses physical, sexual, verbal or emotional abuse to control a dating partner. Whether there was such a relationship will be gauged by its length, type and frequency of interaction. Sexual Assault — includes both forcible and non-forcible acts of sexual assault. This includes any sexual act directed against another person, forcibly and/or against that person’s will; or not forcibly or against the person’s will where the victim is incapable of giving consent. Additionally, non-forcible sexual offences include incest and statutory rape. Stalking — means a course of conduct directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to fear for her, his or others’ safety, or to suffer emotional distress. Consent/Consensual — means clear communication given by words or actions that shows an active, knowing and voluntary agreement to engage in mutually agreed-upon sexual activity. Consent is given freely and voluntarily. Consent may not be inferred from silence, passivity or when an individual is incapacitated or otherwise prevented from giving consent as a result of impairment due to a mental or physical condition or age. No consent exists when there is a threat of force or physical or psychological violence. Although consent may be given initially, it may be withdrawn at any point without regard to activity preceding the withdrawal of consent. The voluntary nature of consent will be subject to heightened scrutiny in circumstances in which a person engages in a sexual relationship with a person over whom he or she has any power or authority within the College.

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Reporting Sexual Misconduct Employees and/or students should report incidents of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and/or stalking, occurring either on or off campus, to a Campus Security Authority. These individuals include any official with significant responsibility for student and campus activities such as, but not limited to, a dean, department chair, a faculty member, staff advisor or a coach. The College strongly advocates that the victim report incidents in a timely manner. Additionally, the College recommends that a victim of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and/or stalking, occurring either on or off campus, report the crime to the law enforcement agency for the applicable municipality. The College can facilitate notification on your behalf. However, filing a report will not necessarily obligate a victim to prosecute the crime and victims will have the option not to notify and seek assistance from law enforcement and campus authorities, if they so choose. The College will take measures to safeguard the confidentiality of those reporting incidents of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and/or stalking.

Proceedings College officials who conduct disciplinary proceedings for cases involving domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and/or stalking will be trained on how to investigate and conduct hearings in a manner that protects the safety of victims and promotes accountability. The accused and accuser are entitled to the same opportunities to be accompanied by an advisor, counsel or other representative at his/her own expense. The accused and accuser will be notified simultaneously in writing of the outcome of the proceeding as well as any applicable appeal procedures, any change to the result before the decision becomes final and when the result becomes final.

Sanctions Against the Violator The College will not tolerate acts of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and/or stalking by any member of the College community including, but not limited to, employees and students. Any individual charged with a violation of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and/or stalking is subject to prosecution under applicable New Jersey criminal statutes. Following an investigation, College employees charged with such conduct are subject to prosecution and are subject to disciplinary action under applicable policies, procedures and/or collective bargaining provisions. Sanctions that the College may impose on an employee following a final determination

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of responsibility include, but are not limited to, counseling, written warning, suspension, final warning and/or termination of employment. Students charged with such conduct are subject to prosecution and are also subject to disciplinary action under the College’s policy, 8106 Student Code of Conduct and Procedural Standards. Sanctions that the College may impose on a student following a final determination of responsibility include, but are not limited to, warning the student, loss of privileges, restitution, disciplinary probation, suspension or expulsion. The standard of evidence used in College hearings is a preponderance of the evidence standard; i.e., more likely than not that sexual misconduct occurred.

Confidentiality The substance and outcome are to remain confidential and will only be shared with the accused, accuser and those directly involved in the investigation. Any violation of confidentiality of substance and/or outcome will be subject to disciplinary action under applicable policies, procedures, Student Standard of Conduct and/or collective bargaining provisions.

Retaliation No individual will be subject to retaliation, intimidation or discipline as a result of making a good faith complaint of sexual misconduct or harassment or providing information in connection with another’s complaint. See Board policies 7004 Conscientious Employee Protection and 7003 Harassment and Discrimination.

Additional Information Employees and/or students who report such incidents will be afforded reasonable accommodations to avoid hostile environments. Accommodations include, but are not limited to, a change in academic and/or working situations. Employees and/or students who report such incidents will be provided written information regarding counseling, health, victim advocacy, legal assistance, mental health and other services available both on campus and in the community. This information will include a victim’s right to obtain and enforce a restraining order as well as information regarding the preservation of evidence. For a written explanation of the student or employee’s rights and options; please refer to administrative procedures 7007 Sexual Misconduct and the Rights of Victims. The President developed administrative procedures to implement this policy including required training for students and employees, resources and assistance available for victims, rules of confidentiality, reasonable academic accommodations and reporting protocols. (See page 61 for the Administrative procedure.)

Sexual Misconduct and the Rights of the Victims

Administrative Procedure 7007, revised 10/14/2014

All acts of sexual violence including dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and/or stalking are forms of sex discrimination prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The use of alcohol and drug abuse are linked to risk factors associated with incidents of sexual assault, domestic violence and dating violence. Victims and witnesses are encouraged to report and cooperate with investigations of sexual assault, domestic violence and dating violence, including incidents where there is an implication of alcohol or drug use. The use of drugs or alcohol is not an excuse for failing to obtain consent for sexual activity. The College will not tolerate sexual misconduct in any of its forms. The College encourages any victim or witness to sexual misconduct to contact one of the individuals or agencies listed on page 62, Reporting Sexual Assault and Resource Referrals.

Sanctions Against the Violator Following an investigation, College employees charged with such conduct are subject to prosecution and are subject to disciplinary action under applicable policies, procedures and/or collective bargaining provisions. Sanctions that the College may impose on an employee following a final determination of responsibility include, but are not limited to, counseling, written warning, suspension and final warning and/or termination of employment. Students charged with such conduct are subject to prosecution and are also subject to disciplinary action under the College’s policy, 8106 Student Code of Conduct and Procedural Standards. Sanctions that the College may impose on a student following a final determination of responsibility include, but are not limited to, warning the student, loss of privileges, restitution, disciplinary probation, suspension or expulsion. For a full list of sanctions, see Administrative procedure 8106 Student Code of Conduct and Procedural Standards. The standard of evidence used in College hearings is a preponderance of the evidence standard; i.e., more likely than not that sexual misconduct occurred.

Reporting Sexual Misconduct The following actions should be taken by the victim or a witness to sexual misconduct: • Preserve evidence as may be necessary as proof of criminal activity or to obtain a protection order, even if the victim does not want to report to law enforcement at the time to the incident. • Report the alleged offense as soon as possible to: 1. Almarie Jones, Title IX Officer and Executive Director of Diversity and Equity at 856-415-2154 a. Samantha Van Kooy, Executive Director of Student Engagement at 856-415-2276. b. Campus Security 856-681-6287 2. Gloucester County Sheriff 856-681-2200 3. Deptford Police 856-845-2220 4. Campus Security Authorities — In addition to the resources listed on chart on page 62, a victim or bystander can notify any College official with significant responsibility for student and campus activities such as, but not limited to, a dean, department chair, a faculty member, staff advisor or a coach. All Campus Security Authorities are required to report the incident to the Title IX Officer. 5. Call Services Empowering Rights of Victims (SERV) on their 24/7 toll-free hotline 1-866-295-SERV (7378). SERV is the New Jersey designated sexual violence service provider. This agency is available 24/7 to coordinate care and support of the victim. Instructions in victim rights, escort to the hospital, counseling and assistance with court appearances are provided. • You also have the option NOT to notify and/or seek assistance from campus authorities and law enforcement. Filing a report will not necessarily obligate a victim to prosecute the crime.

Investigating Allegations of Sexual Misconduct As soon as a complaint form is filed with Almarie Jones, Title IX Officer and Executive Director of Diversity and Equity, an impartial and reliable investigation will be performed. Opportunity will be provided for both the complainant and the alleged perpetrator to present witnesses and evidence. Both parties will be provided with the opportunity to be accompanied by an advisor of their choice. In a protracted case, the College will take interim measures and make reasonable accommodations to protect the complainant. The evidentiary standard (preponderance of the evidence; i.e., more likely than not that sexual misconduct occurred) will be used in resolving a complaint. In the event of a complaint or for obtaining and/or enforcing a restraining order, the Gloucester County Sheriff Department should be contacted. The Sheriff’s Department has the responsibility to engage the Deptford Township Police to investigate and/or handle the preservation of evidence. Written notice to the complainant and alleged perpetrator of the outcome of the complaint will be done concurrently; including sanctions imposed and appeal procedures. continues on page 63

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Reporting Allegations of Sexual Assault and Resource Referrals

(Revised: 7/2017)

There are multiple safe places for students to report allegations of sexual assault, both on and off campus. Reports of sexual assault can be made to any of the following offices listed in the chart below.



Service NonConfidential Reporting

Phone Number/Website

Gloucester County Sheriff’s Office

856-681-2200

Deptford Twp. Police Dept.

856-845-2220

Local Law Enforcement

Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office

856-384-5500

NonConfidential Reporting

Campus Security and/or 9-1-1 Gloucester County

Blue Light Emergency Phones around campus

Campus Security Authorities and 9-1-1

Campus Security

NonConfidential

Almarie Jones AA/Title IX Officer, Executive Director, Diversity and Equity

856-415-2154 College Center, first floor [email protected]

Samantha Van Kooy Executive Director, Student Engagement

856-415-2276 College Center, room 202 [email protected]

On-Campus Reporting Support Service NonConfidential Reporting

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ext. 4444 from any campus desk phone 856-681-6287 from any non-campus phone

All students and employees are encouraged to report alleged crimes on campus. All employees are obligated by federal law to report crimes that pose an ongoing threat to the community to the Office of Safety and Security or to Deptford Police.

Confidential On-Campus Counseling and Support Services

Center for Counseling and Wellness Services (CWS)

College Center, room 206

Dr. Lois Y. Lawson-Briddell, Ph.D., MSW, LSW,Director

856-464-2243 [email protected]

William Leonard, Ph.D., Intervention Teams Consultant

College Center, STEM Division offices 856-415-2119, [email protected]

Confidential On-Campus Support Services

Nancy Howard, Director, The Center for People in Transition (PIT)

856-415-2264 College Center, mezzanine

Confidential Off-Campus Full-Service Support

Services Empowering Rights of Victims (SERV)

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For students, follow the appeal procedures in policy 8106 Student Code of Conduct and Procedural Standards. For employees, follow appeal procedures in Board policy 7026 Grievances.

Confidentiality The substance and outcome are to remain confidential and will only be shared with the alleged perpetrator, complainant and those directly involved in the investigation. Any violation of confidentiality of substance and/or outcome will be subject to disciplinary action under applicable policies, procedures and/or collective bargaining provisions. The complainant will be informed that an employee of the College hearing the complaint of sexual misconduct has the responsibility to report the incident to the Title IX Officer or inform the complainant of his/her right to request the College to maintain his/her confidentiality. The professional counselors in the Center for Counseling and Wellness Services (CWS) are exempt from reporting the crime if functioning within the scope of his or her license or certification. The College is required under federal law (Clery Act) to report incidents of sexual misconduct but will not identify any victim in the mandated annual security report.

Off Campus • Services Empowering Rights of Victims (SERV), provides a 24/7, toll-free hotline, crisis intervention, counseling, advocacy and support at hospitals, police stations and courts for survivors of sexual and domestic violence. SERV provides safe housing for female victims of domestic violence and their children. Further information can be found on their website: centerffs.org

Reasonable Accommodations For students: • Change of class • Class withdrawal past deadline • An incomplete class grade • Class retake, free of charge • Campus safety escort For employees: • Change of work location or assignment • Leave as provided or allowed under law or policy • Campus safety escort • Adjustment in hours worked

Training for Students and Employees Assistance Available to the Victims On Campus • A complainant or witness can file a Complaint Form with Almarie Jones, Title IX Officer and Executive Director of Diversity and Equity as soon as possible. The form is available on the College’s website or the complainant can call 856-415-2154 for a confidential meeting. For studenton-student sexual misconduct, a complainant or witness may also contact Samantha Van Kooy, Executive Director of Student Engagement at 856-415-2276. • The Center for Counseling and Wellness Services (CWS) will provide confidential counseling and assistance. Professional counselors are available in Room 206 of the College Center building (during regular College business hours) or a complainant can call Dr. Lois Y. Lawson-Briddell at 856-464-5236 for an appointment. • Center for People in Transition located in the College Center (just off mezzanine) provides confidential assistance to displaced homemakers whose major source of income and financial support is lost through spousal separation, divorce, death or disability and who is emotionally and/or vocationally unprepared to enter the job market. The Center works directly with SERV for victims of domestic and sexual abuse and can provide expedient referrals if deemed necessary. Contact Nancy Howard, Director at 856-415-2264. Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Training will be provided to all staff and students. The training will consist, in part, of the mandatory online training titled: Preventing Discrimination and Sexual Violence: Title IX, VAWA, Clery Act for Faculty and Staff and Preventing Discrimination and Student Empower and Sexual Violence Prevention for Students. In addition to this educational awareness experience, other related resources and training will be provided. Compliance will be monitored by the Title IX Officer as well as tracked by an electronic learning management system.

Retaliation Title IX and other laws include protection against retaliation. If the College learns of possible retaliation for filing a complaint of sexual misconduct, including threats, intimidation, coercion or discrimination, it will take immediate and appropriate steps to investigate and remedy the action with disciplinary action, if necessary. (Reference Board policies 7004 Conscientious Employee Protection and 7003 Harassment and Discrimination)

Violence Definitions Domestic Violence Taken from the N.J. Division of Criminal Justice (D.C.J.) Definition of Domestic Violence (http://www.state.nj.us/lps/dcj/ agguide/dvpolrsp.htm). For further information on the “Prevention of Domestic Violence Act,” please refer to: https://www.judiciary. state.nj.us/courts/family/familyvicinage.html.

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I. Definition Domestic Violence means the occurrence of one or more of the following criminal offenses upon a person protected under the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act of 1990: Homicide N.J.S.A. 2C:11-1 Assault N.J.S.A. 2C:12-1 Terroristic threats N.J.S.A. 2C:12-3 Kidnapping N.J.S.A. 2C:13-1 Criminal restraint N.J.S.A. 2C:13-2 False imprisonment N.J.S.A. 2C:13-3 Sexual assault N.J.S.A. 2C:14-2 Criminal sexual contact N.J.S.A. 2C:14-3 Lewdness N.J.S.A. 2C:14-4 Criminal mischief N.J.S.A. 2C:17-3 Burglary N.J.S.A. 2C:18-2 Criminal trespass N.J.S.A. 2C:18-3 Harassment N.J.S.A. 2C:33-4 Stalking N.J.S.A. 2C:12-10

Dating Violence Taken from nj.gov under the “Model Policy and Guidance for Incidents Involving Dating Violence” (http://www.nj.gov/ education/aps/cccs/chpe/dating/policy.pdf). Our Agency does not differentiate between Domestic Violence and Dating Violence. Dating Violence is encompassed under the “Prevention of Domestic Violence Act.” I. Definition “Dating violence” means a pattern of behavior where one person threatens to use, or actually uses, physical, sexual, verbal or emotional abuse to control a dating partner. In accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:37-34.

Stalking Taken from Title 2C of The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice (http://law.onecle.com/new-jersey/2c-the-new-jerseycode-of-criminal-justice/12-10.html). I. Definition “Stalking” means purposefully or knowingly engaging in a course of conduct directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to fear for his safety, the safety of a third person or suffer other emotional distress.

Sexual Assault Taken from Title 2C of The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice (http://law.onecle.com/new-jersey/2c-the-new-jerseycode-of-criminal-justice/14-2.html). I. Definition A. “Sexual Assault” means an act of sexual contact with a victim who is less than 13 years old and the actor is at least four years older than the victim.

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B. “Sexual Assault” means an act of sexual penetration with another person under any one of the following circumstances: a) The actor uses physical force or coercion, but the victim does not sustain severe personal injury b) The victim is on probation or parole, or is detained in a hospital, prison or other institution and the actor has supervisory or disciplinary power over the victim by virtue of the actor’s legal, professional or occupational status c) The victim is at least 16 but less than 18 years old and: i The actor is related to the victim by blood or affinity to the third degree; or ii. The actor has supervisory or disciplinary power of any nature or in any capacity over the victim; or iii. The actor is a resource family parent, a guardian, or stands in loco parentis within the household d) The victim is at least 13 but less than 16 years old and the actor is at least four years older than the victim.

Harassment 1. Discrimination and Harassment Based on Protected Classifications

The Board of Trustees is committed to providing every College employee and student with a workplace and educational environment free from unlawful harassment and discrimination. All forms of employment and educational discrimination and harassment based upon race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partner or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability, liability for military service, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including refusal to submit to genetic testing) are prohibited and will not be tolerated. Sexual harassment and sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence and stalking of employees or students are forms of unlawful gender discrimination and violations of law and will not be tolerated. (Reference Board policy 7003, revised 6/10/2014)

A. Sexual Harassment: Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and other verbal, physical or visual conduct of a sexual nature constitute sexual harassment when: 1. Submission to such conduct is made a condition of employment or participating fully in the educational experience; or

2. Submission or rejection of such conduct is used as a basis for employment or educational decisions affecting the individual; or 3. Such conduct has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with the work performance of an employee or the educational performance of a student or creating or maintaining an intimidating, hostile or offensive environment. Sexual harassment may include a wide range of obvious and/or subtle comments and conduct. Depending on the circumstances, it may include, but is not limited to, repeated offensive or unwelcome sexual advances; subtle or overt pressure for sexual favors; sexual jokes; verbal comments or innuendo of a sexual nature; propositions or advances; graphic commentary about an individual’s body, sexual prowess or sexual deficiencies; leering, whistling, touching, pinching or other physical touching; suggestive, insulting or obscene comments or gestures; and/or display of sexually suggestive objects or pictures. Sexual harassment may include harassment between individuals of the same gender.

B. O  ther Forms of Protected Classification Harassment: Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking Sexual misconduct (including domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking) destroys mutual respect and a trusting environment and can bring substantial personal harm to individuals and violates individual rights. Such behaviors will not be tolerated at the College and are expressly against Board policy and constitute a violation of state and federal law. (Reference Board policy 7007 Sexual Misconduct and the Rights of Victims, 10/14/2014)

Consensual Relationships Whenever an employee uses a position of authority to induce another person to enter into a non-consensual relationship, the harm both to that person and to the institution is clear and is a violation of law. Even where the relationship is consensual, there is significant potential for harm when there is an institutional power difference between the parties involved, as is the case for example between supervisor and employee, faculty and student, coach and athlete or academic advisor and advisee. Such relationships may cast doubt on the objectivity of any supervision and/or evaluation provided. Therefore, consensual romantic and sexual relationships are discouraged. These relationships may be subject to concerns about the validity of consent, conflicts of interest and unfair treatment of other students or employees. Such relationships can undermine the atmosphere of trust essential to the employment relationship and the educational process. A person involved in a consensual relationship should not have a direct responsibility for evaluating employment or academic performance or for making decisions regarding the promotion, tenure or compensation of the other party to the relationship.

Other Forms of Protected Classification Harassment Harassment on the basis of any other protected characteristic is also strictly prohibited. Under this policy, harassment is verbal or physical conduct that denigrates or shows hostility or aversion toward an individual because of his/her race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partner or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability, liability for military service, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including refusal to submit to genetic testing), and that: 1. Has the purpose or effect of creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive work or educational environment; 2. Has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual’s work or educational performance; and/or 3. Otherwise adversely affects an individual’s employment or educational experience. Harassing conduct includes, but is not limited to: epithets, slurs or negative stereotyping, threatening, bullying, intimidating, stalking or hostile acts; and written or graphic material that denigrates or shows hostility or aversion toward an individual or group and that is placed on walls or elsewhere on the College’s premises or circulated on the College campus or workplace, including email or the College’s computer system. Bullying and Cyber Harassment The College is committed to providing a campus free from threats, bullying, intimidation, stalking and other harassing behaviors. These behaviors may include, but are not limited to the following: 1. Repeated, unwanted/unsolicited contact that includes face-to-face contact, telephone calls, voice messages, text messages, online posts, blogging, electronic video and/or photography, electronic mail, instant messages, written letters, unwanted gifts; and/or 2. Verbal or written abuse, threats, harassment, coercion or any other conduct that places another individual in reasonable fear of his or her safety through words or actions directed at that person or substantially interferes with the working, educational or personal environment of the individual; and/or 3. Threatening or persistent offensive communication through the Internet, via email chat rooms or other electronic devices.

2. Complaint Resolution Procedure: Investigation and Non-Retaliation

The College encourages employees and individuals to utilize the following complaint resolution procedure which is also found under Administrative procedure 7005 Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity and repeated here:

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• Any individual or applicant for employment who has reason to believe that he/she is the victim of discrimination or harassment in any of its many forms, or any individual who has witnessed such conduct, should report such a complaint to Almarie Jones, Executive Director Diversity and Equity, Affirmative Action/Title IX, located in the College Center, telephone number 856-415-2154. • All information regarding harassment complaints will be kept in confidence to the greatest extent practical and appropriate under the circumstances. • All reports of harassment in violation of this policy will be investigated promptly and thoroughly. An investigation will include meeting with the alleged harasser as well as all relevant persons, including the complainant, and other potential witnesses, as appropriate under the circumstances. The results of the investigation will be communicated in writing to the complainant and the alleged harasser simultaneously. • Supervisory personnel must be alert to evidence of possible ongoing harassing conduct and report such incidents to Almarie Jones, Executive Director, Diversity and Equity, Affirmative Action/Title IX. • An individual need not personally have been the target of an instance of offensive or harassing conduct in order to report a complaint based on that conduct. • Any individual who is found after appropriate investigation to have engaged in conduct prohibited by this policy will be subject to disciplinary or corrective action the College considers appropriate under the circumstances, up to and including termination of employment or dismissal from the College’s academic program. No individual will be subject to retaliation, intimidation or discipline as a result of making a good faith complaint of harassment or providing information in connection with another’s complaint. The College considers retaliation to be a serious violation of this policy and urges all individuals to report any incidents of retaliation immediately, in the same manner as any act of harassment. The College will investigate and resolve reports of retaliation in the same manner as any act of harassment. See Board policy 7004 Conscientious Employee Protection. • If, after investigation of a complaint of harassment, it is determined that either the complainant, or any other person providing information during the investigation, intentionally and knowingly provided false information regarding the complaint, such individual will also be subject to disciplinary or corrective action the College considers appropriate under the circumstances, up to and including termination of employment or dismissal from the College’s academic program. See Board policy 7065 Employee Conduct and Work Rules. • If the validity of the complaint cannot be determined, immediate and appropriate action will be taken to assure that all parties are reacquainted with the policy.

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• After the close of the investigation and after any remedial actions have been taken, Almarie Jones, Executive Director Diversity and Equity, Affirmative Action/Title IX will follow up at least twice with the complainant to ensure that no harassment or retaliation is occurring or to prevent the recurrence of harassment. • Any criminal assault or battery, sexual or otherwise, will be reported to the appropriate authorities. The Complaint Form may be found on the College website or in the Office of Diversity and Equity located in the College Center. (Reference Administrative Procedure Harassment and Discrimination 7003, revised 6/10/2014)

Anti-Bullying and Intimidation Policy RCGC maintains a strict policy prohibiting harassment, bullying and intimidation. This policy applies to all students of the College. The College defines harassment, bullying and intimidation as any gesture, written, verbal or physical act or electronic communication, whether it be a single incident or a series of incidents, that is reasonably perceived as being motivated either by any actual or perceived characteristic, such as race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partner or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability, liability for military service, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including refusal to submit to genetic testing), that takes place on the property of the College or at any function sponsored by the College or by electronic means at or away from the College, that substantially disrupts or interferes with the orderly operation of the institution or the rights of other students and that such actions/behaviors: a. As a reasonable person should know, under the circumstances, will have the effect of physically or emotionally harming another student or damaging another student’s property or placing another student in reasonable fear of physical or emotional harm to his/her person or damage to his/her property; or b. Have the effect of insulting or demeaning any student or group of students in such a way as to cause disruption in, or interference with, the orderly operation of the College; or c. Create a hostile educational environment for other students at the college; or d. Infringe on the rights of other students at the College by interfering with a student’s education or by severely or pervasively causing physical or emotional harm to the student. Violations of this policy are subject to disciplinary action in accordance with College policy and the Student Standard of Conduct. Students who engage in prohibited harassment, intimidation or bullying are subject to disciplinary action, up to and including possible expulsion from any academic or continuing education program, the College and all its events and activities.

Procedures for Reporting Complaints of bullying/intimidation should be reported immediately to the Director of Student Affairs at 856-681-6271. Complaints may also be reported to the Executive Director of Diversity and Equity at 856-415-2154. Complaints of bullying/ intimidation will be investigated in a timely manner.

(Reference Board policy Anti-Bullying and Intimidation 8110, 8/3/2011)

Substance Abuse Policy A. Purpose: Rowan College at Gloucester County acknowledges that substance abuse is a serious, complex but treatable condition which affects institutional productivity, stability and safety. The use of alcohol and drug abuse are linked to risk factors associated with incidents of sexual assault, domestic violence and dating violence. Victims and witnesses are encouraged to report and cooperate with investigations of sexual assault, domestic violence and dating violence, including incidents where there is an implication of alcohol or drug use. The College offers programs and services to College employees and students to aid in their own recovery or help a family member with a substance dependency problem. Employees and students are encouraged to seek assistance as appropriate from Employee Assistance programs, counseling or psychological services available at the College or through referral programs. Information obtained regarding an employee or student during participation in such programs or services will be treated as confidential in accordance with federal, state and local laws. The College is committed to cultivating a safe, orderly environment free of illegal activity for employees and students. As part of this commitment, the College will comply with the Drug-Free Workplace Act and other relevant federal, state and local substance abuse laws. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, possession or use of a controlled substance or alcohol by employees, students and visitors on College property or as part of any of the College’s activities is strictly prohibited. Employees found to be in violation of this policy will be subject to corrective action, up to and including termination, under applicable College policies and collective bargaining agreements, or may be required, at the discretion of the College, to participate satisfactorily in an Employee Assistance program. Violators other than employees or students may be removed from the campus or any of its activities. The College will issue administrative procedures to detail the administration of a drug-free awareness program, the availability of an employee assistance program as well as counseling services for students. (Reference Board policy and Administrative Procedure Substance Abuse 7041, revised 6/10/2014)

The purpose of this policy is to: 1. Ensure that the College learning environment for students and the public is safe, orderly and free of illegal activity.

2. Comply with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, 41 U.S.C. *701, et seq and other relevant substance abuse laws. 3. Provide students with access to appropriate treatment and rehabilitation assistance for substance abuse and literature on documented health risks resulting from substance abuse. The College is dedicated to educating its students about substance abuse and maintaining a drug-free learning environment. In addition to education, the College may discipline students who are involved in substance abuse. To further the goals of this policy, each student shall receive a copy of this policy and shall have available to them a copy of the Student Handbook. B. Alcoholic Beverages: Except at specific functions approved by the College, the use, possession or sale of alcoholic beverages on campus is strictly forbidden. It is also strictly forbidden to be under the influence of alcoholic beverages while engaged in College-related activities or while on the College campus. When authorized by the College, the use of alcoholic beverages by students at College functions shall be in strict accordance with College, local and state regulations. C. Controlled Substances: Unless prescribed by a doctor, the manufacture, use, possession, sale, distribution or being under the influence of narcotics, chemicals, psychedelic drugs or other controlled substances by an individual engaged in College-related activities or while on the College campus is illegal and strictly forbidden. D. Sanctions: Persons violating these policies will be subject to applicable civil and criminal penalties. College-connected persons further will be subject to College disciplinary action, which may include suspension or dismissal. E. Assistance: As part of its policy on substance abuse, the College provides support for students in the following ways: 1. P  rovision of student assistance programs which provide counseling and referral for students who are experiencing substance abuse problems. 2. C  ollege sponsorship of informational programs and activities related to substance abuse. 3. P  romotion of alcohol and drug rehabilitation groups encouraged to meet on campus. 4. Inclusion of substance abuse education information in orientation, health courses, support groups, drug and alcohol education programs, advising, student publications and bulletin boards.

Definition of Terms Used The terms listed below when used in this policy have the following meanings unless otherwise specified: Abuse: The use of mood or performance-altering substances for other than medical purposes as directed by a physician.

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Alcohol: Any beverage containing a percentage of alcohol which is prohibited from sale and/or possession by individuals under 21 years of age (N.J.S.A. 33:1-1). Controlled Substances: Any drug or alcoholic beverage, including prescribed medication, as identified in N.J.S.A. 24:21-2 or Schedules I through V, or Section 202 of the Controlled Substance Act (21 U.S.C. *812). Criminal Drug Statute: Means a criminal statute involving the manufacture, distribution, dispensation, use or possession of any Controlled Substance. Statement of Confidentiality: Means the non-disclosure of information voluntarily communicated by a student to a College referral source where the student confidentially seeks substance abuse assistance, except that the referral source shall not be bound to honor a request for confidentiality where the information (i) discloses an intent to commit a criminal act; (ii) indicates an imminent risk of harm to the student or to other persons or property; (iii) reveals possessing of a controlled substance on the College campus; or (iv) indicates substance abuse by a student whose participation in a clinical program, course of study leading to licensure, athletic program or student employment for the College is conditioned upon consent to disclosure of information relevant to determination of physical and psychological qualification and fitness for the program or activity. Student Assistance Program: Means student counseling services provided by the College and any successor counseling services provided as a result of appropriate referrals. Referral Source: In the instance of students, means Counselors or Health Services personnel. Reasonable Suspicion: Suspicion of possible alcohol or controlled substance abuse or possession based upon observations or statements of concern by College staff, students, relatives, friends, physicians, counselors or law enforcement authorities; or based upon observation of an individual’s physical condition or behavior, including erratic attendance, job performance or academic performance.

Procedures A. Voluntary Request for Assistance: Students are encouraged to seek help for problems with substance abuse. Counseling services provide for direct assistance and confidential referral services for students seeking help with a substance abuse problem. B. Involuntary Referral: A person having Reasonable Suspicion of substance abuse by a student, shall so advise the Office of Affairs. A check list of suspicious physical or behavioral manifestations shall be completed immediately by the referring source. The referring source shall meet with the student and provide the student with disclosure in writing of the Counseling Confidentiality Guidelines in this policy. If the student voluntarily offers information that he

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or she has a substance abuse problem, a referral will be made immediately to an appropriate treatment agency. C. Temporary Suspension: Where there is reasonable suspicion of substance abuse the Vice President of Student Services, if the vice president deems it necessary to assure the safety and health of the students or others, may suspend a student from classroom attendance, a clinical or work program, athletic program or other College functions, until a substance abuse determination is made. D. Substance Abuse Evaluation: When reasonable suspicion exists that a student has a substance abuse problem and the student denies that charge, the referral source shall evaluate the student’s statements, attendance records, and those statements or observations forming the basis for reasonable suspicion of substance abuse or possession. The counselor may request that the student voluntarily submit to drug testing or be independently evaluated, at the expense of the College, by a recognized substance abuse center. E. Evaluation Report: If the referral source determines that the student is engaged in substance abuse, such determination, together with a recommended referral, shall be submitted to the Vice President of Student Services. The referral source shall offer the student an opportunity to discuss the evaluation report prior to submission of the same to the Vice President of Student Services. Upon receipt of a report that the student is engaged in substance abuse, the Vice President of Student Services may impose long-term suspension of the student and conditional return to school or any clinical or work program, athletic program or other College function upon submission of evidence of successful completion of an approved rehabilitation and treatment program. The College reserves the right to impose further conditions and limitations on the student’s return to the College as recommended by the professionals supervising the student’s rehabilitation and treatment. F. Discipline: While this policy is intended to encourage students engaging in substance abuse to seek treatment, nothing contained in this policy shall preclude the College from imposing appropriate discipline for violation of student conduct codes. Recidivism, refusal to participate in a recommended treatment program or refusal to submit to substance abuse evaluation to verify fitness to continue or be reinstated to an academic, athletic or other program shall be grounds for a dismissal from the College.

Local Resources Alcoholics Anonymous, Cherry Hill 1-866-920-1212 Camden County Health Department 856-374-6000 or 1-800-999-9045 Gloucester County Health Department 856-218-4101 Salem County Health Department 856-935-7510, ext. 485

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Programs of Study

Programs of Study Associate in Arts Degree, Associate in Science Degree — Transfer Programs The Associate in Arts (A.A.) and Associate in Science (A.S.) degrees are similar to the first two years of academic work at four-year colleges and universities. These degree programs are transfer-oriented and may directly assist students who subsequently choose to pursue a baccalaureate degree at a four-year institution. Generally associate degree programs require 60–66 semester hours of credit. In selecting a program and corresponding courses, students should check requirements of the college or university that they intend to transfer to be sure the courses and credits will be accepted toward an advanced degree. All students should consult with advisors during their early semesters at the College to discuss occupational or transfer plans.

Associate in Arts Degree (A.A.) The Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree nomenclature is appropriate for programs in the liberal arts, humanities, social sciences or fine and performing arts; such programs are transfer-oriented. For A.A. degrees, general education courses should total no fewer than 45 semester credit hours or the equivalent.

Associate in Science Degree (A.S.) The Associate in Science (A.S.) degree nomenclature is appropriate for programs in mathematics, sciences, business or in allied health fields if the program is intended as pre-baccalaureate work; such programs are transfer-oriented. General education courses for the A.S. degree should total no fewer than 30 semester credit hours or the equivalent.

Certificate Programs Certificate programs offer students a concentration of courses generally extracted from parallel degree programs. These concentrated programs give students knowledge and skills needed for employment in related fields. Certificate programs typically require a maximum of 36 semester hours of instruction.

Certificates of Achievement Certificates of Achievement are concentrated programs offered in specialized skill areas. They are designed for professionals who seek to develop or enhance workplace skills. Certificates of Achievement total between 12–29 credits.

Degree Requirements In order to graduate from RCGC with an associate degree, a student must: 1. Earn a GPA of 2.000 or higher; 2. Complete all courses required for his/her major; and 3. Earn at least 15 credits from courses taken at RCGC. Each student is ultimately responsible for completing all of the requirements satisfactorily. Students must also complete a graduation petition form available in the Advisement Office. Course Category A.A. A.S.* A.A.S.* 30 30 General Education** 45 Physical Education 1-2*** 1-2*** 1-2*** Electives 16-17 30 30 TOTAL 62-64 61-62 61-62 *

Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) The Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree nomenclature is appropriate for programs that emphasize career preparation in the applied arts and sciences, typically at the technical or semiprofessional level. Such programs are designed to prepare students for job entry at completion of the program, notwithstanding any articulation agreements with four-year programs that may be in effect for a particular A.A.S. program. General education courses shall total no fewer than 20 semester credit hours or the equivalent.

Specialized Associate in Nursing (A.S.) Specialized associate degree programs, such as the Associate in Fine Arts (A.F.A.) and A.S. in Nursing, shall normally require no fewer than 20 semester credit hours or the equivalent in general education courses. Source: New Jersey Administrative Code

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Specialized degree programs such as Nursing A.S. and PTA A.A.S. normally require no fewer than 20 semester hours or the equivalent in general education classes. Additional credits may be required by accrediting agencies for specialized programs. ** Refer to General Education Requirements on page 146. *** One course in general physical education is required. Source: Rowan College at Gloucester County Board of Trustee Policy

General Education Electives See pages 147 and 148 for courses that may be used as general education electives at Rowan College at Gloucester County and that have been approved for statewide transfer to four-year institutions.

Programs of Study

Programs of Study Business Studies Accounting Automotive Technology Online Business Administration Business Administration Computer Graphic Arts: Game/Interactive Design Computer Graphic Arts: Print Design Option Computer Information Systems Digital Marketing Online Human Resource Management Human Resource Management Information Technology Technical Studies — Business Track

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A.A.S. 72 A.A.S. 74 A.S. 75 A.S. 76 A.A.S. 78 A.A.S. 80 A.S. 82 A.A.S. 83 A.S. 85 A.S. 86 A.A.S. 87 A.A.S. 88

Law and Justice Arts and Sciences Criminal Justice Option Pre-Law Option Law Enforcement Paralegal

A.S. 90 A.A. 91 A.A.S. 92 A.A.S. 93 Certificate 94

Liberal Arts Arts and Sciences Art Option+ Communications Option+ Digital Photography Option+ English Option+ History Option+ Music Option Philosophy Option+ Psychology Option+ Radio, Television and Film Option Social Work Option+ Sociology Option+ Spanish Option Theatre, Drama Option Education

A.A. 95 A.A. 96 A.A. 97 A.A. 98 A.A. 100 A.A. 101 A.A. 102 A.A. 103 A.A. 104 A.A. 105 A.A. 106 A.A. 107 A.A. 108 A.A. 109 A.A. 110

* Additional information is available at RCGC.edu/certificates + Degree can be earned completely online

Nursing and Allied Health Exercise Science Health, Physical Education and Recreation Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Health Science Pathways Diagnostic Medical Sonography Nuclear Medicine Technology Health Science — Nursing Health Science — Physical Therapist Assistant

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A.A.S. A.A.S. A.A.S. A.A.S.

116 117 118 119

Nursing and Allied Health Selective Admissions Diagnostic Medical Sonography A.A.S. Nuclear Medicine Technology A.A.S. Nursing Generic Program A.S. LPN – RN A.S. Physical Therapist Assistant A.A.S.

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Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Arts and Sciences Physics Option Biology Bioscience Technologies Option Chemistry Pre-Pharm.D. Option Computer Science Engineering Science Engineering Technologies Equine Science Marine Science Mathematics Process Technology Technical Studies — STEM Track

A.S. 130 A.S. 131 A.S. 132 A.S. 133 A.S. 134 A.S. 135 A.S. 136 A.S. 137 A.A.S. 138 A.S. 140 A.S. 142 A.S. 143 A.A.S. 144 A.A.S. 145

Certificates of Achievement

(formerly Professional Development Certificates) Accounting 73 Business Software Tools 77 Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) 114 Civil Engineering Technologies 139 Computer Graphic Arts: Game/Interactive Design 79 Computer Graphic Arts: Print Design 81 Construction Supervision 139 Digital Marketing 84 Digital Photography 99 Drafting and Design 139 Equine Science 141 Land Surveying 139 Management 84 Technology Help Desk Support 89 Website Development 89

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Business Studies

Business Studies

Accounting

FIRST SEMESTER

[AAS-ACT; CIP Code 520302]

Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) — Career The goal of this program is to provide basic accounting knowledge and skills for a career in the accounting field.

Program Learning Outcomes Students who have completed the program will be able to: • Interpret, analyze and communicate financial and managerial information for decision-making purposes • Understand and create financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles • Demonstrate computer literacy and competency with accounting spreadsheet applications • Meet qualifications for entry-level positions in accounting or upgrade one’s professional competence

Course

Title

ENG 101

English Composition I

3

MAT 105

Intermediate Algebra

4

BUS 101

Introduction to Business

3

BUS 102

Accounting I

4

CIS 102

Introduction to Computers

4 Total Credits

ENG 102

English Composition II

3

COM 104

Business Communications

3

MAT 103

Statistics

3

BUS 103

Accounting II

4

CIS 120

Spreadsheets EXCEL

4 Total Credits

Students who wish to continue their education at a four-year institution should make an appointment with an advisor to discuss changing their major to the Business Administration transfer program.

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Program Notes

17

THIRD SEMESTER Health and Physical Education elective

1

Humanities elective

3

BUS 106

Managerial Accounting

3

BUS 206

Federal Income Taxes

3

Employment Opportunities

BUS 107

Business Law I

3

This program allows students a concentration in accounting along with a variety of courses necessary for entry-level positions as an accounting clerk in areas such as accounts payable, accounts receivable or payroll, as well as employment as a full-charge bookkeeper performing a range of basic financial duties.

ECO

Economics elective

3

Employment Outlook¤ Bookkeeping, Accounting and Auditing Clerks Associate Degree $38,390 annually (median wage) Management Analysts Bachelor’s Degree

$81,330 annually (median wage)

Accountants and Auditors Bachelor’s Degree $68,150 annually (median wage)

¤ Employment  outlook information based on 2016 data obtained from onetonline.org.

Advisement Current students please visit RCGC.edu/advisement to schedule an appointment with your academic advisor. Future students please visit RCGC.edu/appointments to learn more about how to get started.

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HPE

Total Credits

16

FOURTH SEMESTER CIS 207

Management Information Systems

3

BUS 207

Accounting Information Systems

3

BUS 108

Business Law II

3

Social Science elective

3

CEP 211

Cooperative Education Work Experience

3

Total Credits

15

Minimum number of credits to complete this program

66

Program Notes *Students transferring to Rowan University – Rohrer College of Business should choose PSY 101 or SOC 101. Students transferring to Rutgers University – Camden School of Business should choose BUS 106. **Students planning to major in Management Information Systems at Rowan University should choose CIS 110.

Business Studies

Business Studies

Accounting [COA-CAAT; CIP Code 520302]

Certificate of Achievement This certificate program is designed to provide an understanding of the theory and application of accounting. The certificate allows working professionals to obtain additional knowledge and skills of their professions while earning credit.

Course BUS 102

Title

Credits

Accounting I

4

BUS 103

Accounting II

4

CIS 120

Spreadsheets — Excel

4

BUS 207

Accounting Information Systems

BUS 206

Federal Income Taxes

or or

BUS 106

or

3

or

Managerial Accounting Total Credits

15

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Automotive Technology [AAS-AUT; CIP Code 470604]

Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) — Career The goal of this program is to provide graduates with theory and practice through classroom study and internships, to qualify for immediate employment in the automotive industry or to transfer to a four-year automotive management program.

Advisement Current students please visit RCGC.edu/advisement to schedule an appointment with your academic advisor. Future students please visit RCGC.edu/appointments to learn more about how to get started.

FIRST SEMESTER

Program Learning Outcomes Students who have completed the program will be able to: • Safely and competently work in an automotive repair facility • Understand all eight ASE areas of automotive technology regardless of manufacturer. These systems include but are not limited to: electrical, brakes, steering, power-train controls and automatic transmissions • Diagnose and fix all major automotive systems • Demonstrate social skills and a high level of professionalism

Course

Credits

English Composition I

3

MAT 109

Technical Mathematics

3

AUT 101

Auto Service Fundamentals

2

AUT 107

Automotive Electrical Systems

5

CEP*

Cooperative Education Work Experience

1

Total Credits

14

SECOND SEMESTER

Special Program Admission Information

HPE 102

First Aid, Safety and CPR

2

Students must be accepted into the program prior to registering for any AUT courses. Please contact the Office of Admissions for an Admission Packet.

PHY 110

Applied Physics

4

AUT 105

Brakes and Hydraulics Controls

3

AUT 103

Front End Suspension

The Automotive Technology Educational Training Program, is a cooperative agreement among the College and the Gloucester County Institute of Technology. Automotive Technology is a full-time, two-year curriculum composed of five, 20-week semesters. Alternating 10-week sessions of classroom instruction and paid dealership internships provide theory and practice that is necessary for a career in the automotive industry. Visit gloucesterasset.com for program and cooperative education work experience information and pct.edu for transfer information. * A 10-week internship with a dealership is required as a prerequisite to the subsequent semester Automotive Technology is a selective admission program with a customized admission schedule which accommodates alternating 10-week semesters and cooperative educational work experiences.

¤ Employment  outlook information based on 2016 data obtained from onetonline.org.

Contact Persons Jeffrey Silvestri, Instructor, Automotive Technology Program [email protected] Edward Blaetz, Instructor, Automotive Technology Program [email protected]

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THIRD SEMESTER CIS 102

Introduction to Computers

4

AUT 110

Engine Repair

4

AUT 111

Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning

3

AUT 135

Manual Transmissions

3

CEP*

Cooperative Education Work Experience

1

Total Credits

15

FOURTH SEMESTER ENG 102

English Composition II

3

PSY 101

General Psychology

3

AUT 121

Automatic Transmissions I

2

AUT 131

Fuel and Emission Systems

3

CEP*

Cooperative Education Work Experience

1

Total Credits

Employment Outlook¤ Automotive Master Mechanics Associate Degree $38,470 annually (median wage)

3 Total Credits

Program Notes

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ENG 101

12

FIFTH SEMESTER ART 101

Art Appreciation I

3

HIS 204

First 100 Years of the American Auto

3

AUT 123

Automotive Electronics

4

AUT 134

Automotive Transmissions II

3 Total Credits

13

Minimum number of credits to complete this program

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Business Studies

[AS-BUS; CIP Code 520201]

Associate in Science (A.S.) The Online Business Administration Program provides accelerated coursework introducing students to a broad overview of business options while preparing them for transfer to a four-year institution. The curriculum meets the requirements of the first two years of study at most colleges and universities. Participants in this program will be enrolled in cohorts to encourage support and collaborations. Courses will be scheduled together in seven- or five-week blocks for the duration of the program. Typically, students will take two courses within each seven-week block. In an average semester, all students will have completed at least 12 credits. Students enrolled in this program will benefit from: • An accelerated schedule that will provide for completion within two years • User-friendly scheduling for those who are working or have other obligations • Comprehensive online support services In order to be accepted into this program, students must have completed all foundations classes so that they are prepared to take college-level courses, per the schedule. Prior to beginning any coursework, students will be required to successfully complete a free Online Orientation course. Directions on how to access this course will be provided by one of the program advisors.

Program Learning Outcomes Students who have completed the program will be able to: • Apply and integrate functional business knowledge to interpret financial information and other businessrelated situations. • Utilize technology to capture, analyze and communicate information that supports business processes and decision-making. • Explain economic, legal and social frameworks in which business operates. • Analyze ethical conduct and diversity in a global business environment.

Program Notes *Students transferring to Rowan University, Rohrer College of Business should choose PSY 101 or SOC 101. Students transferring to Rutgers University, Camden School of Business should choose BUS 106. **Students planning to major in Management Information Systems at Rowan University should choose CIS 110.

Advisement Current students please visit RCGC.edu/advisement to schedule an appointment with your academic advisor. Future students please visit RCGC.edu/appointments to learn more about how to get started.

FIRST YEAR

FALL SEMESTER

Course

Title

Business Studies

Online Business Administration

Credits

BLOCK 1

ENG 101

English Composition I

3

CIS 102

Introduction to Computers

4

BLOCK 2

ENG 102

English Composition II

CIS 110

General Education elective* or Fundamentals of Programming**

3

Total Credits

3–4 13–14

WINTER SEMESTER HPE 201

Health Science

3 Total Credits

3

SPRING SEMESTER BLOCK 1

BUS 102

Accounting I

4

MAT 151

Math for Management

4

BLOCK 2

BUS 103

Accounting II

MAT 152

Applied Calculus

4 4 Total Credits

16

SUMMER SEMESTER BLOCK 1

BUS 231 or PSY 101 or SOC 101 or BUS 106

Principles of Management* or General Psychology or Principles of Sociology or Managerial Accounting

3

BLOCK 2

MAT 103

Statistics

3 Total Credits

SECOND YEAR

6

FALL SEMESTER

BLOCK 1

CIS 207

Management Information Systems

3

BUS 107

Business Law I

3

BLOCK 2

ECO 101

Principles of Economics I

3

Humanities elective

3 Total Credits

12

WINTER SEMESTER BUS 221

Principles of Marketing

3 Total Credits

3

SPRING SEMESTER BLOCK 1

BUS 108

Business Law II

3

ECO 102

Principles of Economics II

3

BLOCK 2

SPE 101

Oral Communications

3

Lab Science

4 Total Credits

13

Minimum number of credits to complete this program

66

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Business Administration [AS-BUS; CIP Code 520201]

Associate in Science (A.S.) — Transfer The Business Administration program gives students a broad introduction to business while preparing them for transfer to a four-year institution. The curriculum meets the requirements of the first two years of study at most colleges and universities.

FIRST SEMESTER Course

Program Notes *Students transferring to Rowan University, Rohrer College of Business should choose PSY 101 or SOC 101. Students transferring to Rutgers University – Camden School of Business should choose BUS 106. **Students planning to major in Management Information Systems at Rowan University should choose CIS 110.

Credits

ENG 101

English Composition I

3

MAT 151

Mathematics for Management

4

HPE

Health and Physical Education elective

1

BUS 102

Accounting I

4

CIS 102

Introduction to Computers

4 Total Credits

Program Learning Outcomes Students who have completed the program will be able to: • Apply and integrate functional business knowledge to interpret financial information and other business related situations. • Utilize technology to capture, analyze and communicate information that supports business processes and decisionmaking. • Explain economic, legal and social frameworks in which business operates. • Analyze ethical conduct and diversity in a global business environment.

Title

16

SECOND SEMESTER ENG 102

English Composition II

3

MAT 152

Applied Calculus

4

SPE 101

Oral Communication

3

Humanities elective

3

BUS 103

Accounting II

4 Total Credits

17

THIRD SEMESTER MAT 103

Statistics

3

BUS 106 or BUS 231 or PSY 101 or SOC 101

Managerial Accounting* or Principles of Management or General Psychology or Principles of Sociology

3

ECO 101

Principles of Economics I

3

BUS 221

Principles of Marketing

3

BUS 107

Business Law I

3 Total Credits

15

FOURTH SEMESTER

Employment Opportunities

• Accountants • Actuaries • General and Operations Managers • Financial Analysts • Sales Agents • Budget Analysts • First-line Supervisors • Buyers and Purchasing Agents • Sales Managers • Logistics Managers

Advisement Current students please visit RCGC.edu/advisement to schedule an appointment with your academic advisor. Future students please visit RCGC.edu/appointments to learn more about how to get started.

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CIS 207

Management Information Systems

3

Lab Science elective

4

CIS 110

General Education elective** or Fundamentals of Programming

3

ECO 102

Principles of Economics II

3

BUS 108

Business Law II

3 Total Credits

16

Minimum number of credits to complete this program

64

Business Studies

Business Studies

Business Software Tools [COA-CABT; CIP Code 110201]

Certificate of Achievement This certificate program is designed to provide an in-depth understanding of the general business software tools used in today's organizations. The certificate allows working professionals to obtain additional knowledge and skills while also earning college credits.

Course CIS 102

Title

Credits

Introduction to Computers

4

CIS 120

Spreadsheets — Excel

4

CIS 210

Relational Databases

4

BUS 207

Accounting Information Systems

CIS

CIS elective

or

or

Total Credits

3

15

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Computer Graphic Arts: Game/Interactive Design [AAS-CGA-GID; CIP Code 110803]

Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) — Career The Computer Graphic Arts (CGA) Game/Interactive Design Option is a hands-on, software-intensive program designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills required in the field of Game/Interactive Design. This program includes hands-on instruction using the most popular software packages used in the industry.

Program Learning Outcomes Students who have completed the program will be able to: • Use animation and motion graphics software tools at a highly competent level • Understand the different types of gaming technologies available • Understand how to design and develop a basic game • Understand how to design and develop websites • Understand how to create graphics for screen use

FIRST SEMESTER Course

Employment Outlook¤ Computer Graphic Designers Associate Degree $47,640 annually (median wage) Game Designers Associate and Bachelor’s Degrees $86,510 annually (median wage) Multimedia Artists and Animators Associate and Bachelor’s Degrees $65,300 annually (median wage)

¤ Employment  outlook information based on 2016 data obtained from onetonline.org.

Contact Person Mary Malinconico, Associate Professor Coordinator, Computer Graphic Arts [email protected]

Advisement Current students please visit RCGC.edu/advisement to schedule an appointment with your academic advisor. Future students please visit RCGC.edu/appointments to learn more about how to get started.

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Credits

ENG 101

English Composition I

3

MAT 101

Mathematics

3

ART 131

Digital Photography

3

CGA 103

Design, Color and Type

3

CGA 115

Foundations of Computer Graphic Arts

3

Total Credits

15

SECOND SEMESTER ENG 102

English Composition II

3

General Education elective

3

CGA 118

Introduction to Animation

3

CGA 130

Introduction to Video/Audio Editing

3

CGA 120

Introduction to Electronic Publishing and Typography

3

Total Credits

15

SUMMER SEMESTER HPE

Health and Physical Education elective Total Credits

Program Notes Computer Graphic Arts is a Windows-based academic program. Students complete studio hours for each CGA course, requiring extended hours in the computer lab beyond class time.

Title

1 1

THIRD SEMESTER Social Science elective

3

COM 104 or CEP 211

Business Communications or Cooperative Education Work Experience

3

CGA 215

Electronic Illustration I

3

CGA 217

Electronic Image Processing

3

CGA 212

Screen Graphics

3 Total Credits

15

FOURTH SEMESTER ART 231

Intermediate Digital Photography

3

CGA 219

Web Design

3

CGA 218

Game and Interactive Authoring

3

General Education elective

3

General Education elective

3 Total Credits

15

Minimum number of credits to complete this program

61

Business Studies

Business Studies

Computer Graphic Arts: Game/Interactive Design [COA-CAGD; CIP Code 110803]

Certificate of Achievement This certificate program is designed to provide entry-level knowledge of job skills necessary in the graphic arts industry. The program includes animation, web design, preparation of graphics for screen display and video editing.

Course

Title

Credits

CGA 103

Design, Color and Type

3

CGA 118

Introduction to Animation

3

CGA 130

Video/Audio Editing

3

CGA 212

Screen Graphics

3

CGA 218

Game and Interactive Authoring

3

CGA 219

Web Design

3 Total Credits

18

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Business Studies

Computer Graphic Arts: Print Design Option

FIRST SEMESTER Course

Title

[AAS-CGA-PRT; CIP Code 110803]

ENG 101

English Composition I

3

Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) — Career

MAT 101

Mathematics

3

ART 105

Drawing

3

CGA 103

Design, Color and Type

3

CGA 115

Foundations of Computer Graphic Arts

3

Computer Graphic Arts (CGA) Print Design is a hands-on, software-intensive program designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills required in the field of Print Design. This program includes hands-on instruction using the most popular software packages used in the industry.

Program Learning Outcomes Students who have completed the program will be able to: • Use publishing software tools at a highly competent level • Understand the different types of printing technologies available to produce documents • Understand how to prepare and send documents to a printer for production • Understand and be able to identify current and future trends in printing

Total Credits ENG 102

English Composition II

3

ART 131

Introduction to Digital Photography

3

CGA 130

Introduction to Video/Audio Editing

3

CGA 120

Introduction to Electronic Publishing and Typography

3

General Education elective

Employment Outlook¤ Graphic Designers Associate Degree

$47,640 annually (median wage)

Prepress Technicians and Workers Associate Degree $38,930 annually (median wage) Desktop Publishers Associate Degree

3 Total Credits

$41,090 annually (median wage)

¤ Employment  outlook information based on 2016 data obtained from onetonline.org.

Contact Person Mary Malinconico, Associate Professor Coordinator, Computer Graphic Arts [email protected]

Advisement Current students please visit RCGC.edu/advisement to schedule an appointment with your academic advisor. Future students please visit RCGC.edu/appointments to learn more about how to get started.

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SUMMER SEMESTER HPE

Health and Physical Education elective Total Credits

CGA is a Windows-based academic program. Students complete studio hours for each CGA course, requiring extended hours in the computer lab beyond class time.

15

SECOND SEMESTER

Program Notes

80

Credits

1 1

THIRD SEMESTER Social Science elective

3

COM 104 or CEP 211

Business Communications or Cooperative Education Work Experience

3

CGA 215

Electronic Illustration I

3

CGA 217

Electronic Image Processing

3

CGA 220

Advanced Electronic Publishing Total Credits

3 15

FOURTH SEMESTER Lab Science elective

4

ART 201

Art History

3

CGA 219

Web Design

3

General Education elective

3

General Education elective

3 Total Credits

16

Minimum number of credits to complete this program

62

Business Studies

Business Studies

Computer Graphic Arts: Print Design [COA-CAPD; CIP Code 110803]

Certificate of Achievement The goal of this certificate is to provide professionals with current, cutting-edge technological knowledge and skills in Computer Graphic Arts. Students need to have a high school diploma and considerable work experience in the field so that they have obtained an excellent working knowledge of the profession’s fundamental knowledge and skills.

Course

Title

CGA 103

Design, Color and Type

Credits 3

CGA 120

Introduction to Electronic Publishing and Typography

3

CGA 220

Advanced Electronic Publishing

3

CGA 215

Electronic Illustration I

3

CGA 217

Electronic Image Processing

3

CGA 219

Web Design

3 Total Credits

18

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Business Studies

Computer Information Systems [AS-CIS; CIP Code 110101]

Associate in Science (A.S.) — Transfer The transfer program in Computer Information Systems (CIS) provides a strong foundation in both business studies and information systems. The concepts of information systems and the hands-on experience gained in the design, development and implementation of business applications provides this foundation. Students will be prepared to transfer to a four-year college, begin a career working in the information systems field or apply their knowledge in programming, web development and/or computer technology in an organization.

Program Learning Outcomes Students who have completed the program will be able to: • Demonstrate basic knowledge of information systems principles and the fundamental skills of business, programming and application software in a business computing environment • Communicate effectively and professionally with a broad range of audiences • Analyze a problem, critically investigate and define computing requirements appropriate to its solution • Demonstrate knowledge of programming processes including planning, writing, testing, executing and debugging • Demonstrate knowledge of web and database design, development and management in a business information environment

Employment Opportunities

• Computer Information Systems Managers • Computer Systems Analysts • Computer User Support Specialists • Information Security Analysts • Software Developers • Information Technology Project Managers • Web Developers

Contact Person Barbara Turner, Professor Coordinator, Computer Information Systems/Technology [email protected]

Advisement Current students please visit RCGC.edu/advisement to schedule an appointment with your academic advisor. Future students please visit RCGC.edu/appointments to learn more about how to get started.

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FIRST SEMESTER Course ENG 101

Title

Credits

English Composition I

3

MAT 151

Mathematics for Management

4

CIS 102

Introduction to Computers

4

CIS 110

Fundamentals of Programming Total Credits

4 15

SECOND SEMESTER ENG 102

English Composition II

3

MAT 152

Applied Calculus

4

Humanities elective

3

CIS 151

Web Development—HTML/CSS

4

CIS 210

Relational Databases

4 Total Credits

18

THIRD SEMESTER SPE 101

Oral Communications

3

MAT 103

Statistics

3

ECO 101

Principles of Economics I

3

BUS 102

Accounting I

4

CIS 251

Web Programming

3 Total Credits

16

FOURTH SEMESTER ECO 102

Principles of Economics II

HPE

Health and Physical Education elective

3 1–3

BUS 107

Business Law I

3

BUS 231 or BUS 221

Principles of Management or Principles of Marketing

3

CIS 264

Database Applications Development

3

CIS 207

Management Information Systems

3

Total Credits Minimum number of credits to complete this program

16–18 65

Business Studies Digital Marketing Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) — Career The goal of this career program is to provide the basic knowledge and skills necessary for success in the fields of marketing in our digital world. This program prepares students with tools to develop and implement contemporary marketing initiatives within any type of organization.

Program Learning Outcomes Students who have completed the program will be able to: • Understand, apply and integrate digital marketing strategies • Communicate effectively and professionally with a variety of audiences • Utilize technology to capture, present and analyze information that supports general business, and especially marketing, processes

Course

Title

Credits

ENG 101

English Composition I

3

MAT 103

Statistics

3

BUS 101

Introduction to Business

3

CIS 102

Introduction to Computers

4

CIS 151

Web Development – HTML/CSS

4

Total Credits

17

SECOND SEMESTER ENG 102

English Composition II

3

BUS 221

Principles of Marketing

3

CIS 120

Spreadsheets – EXCEL

4

CIS 154

Advanced Web Development

3

General Education elective

3 Total Credits

16

THIRD SEMESTER

Program Notes

SPE 101

Oral Communication

3

Students who wish to continue their education at a four-year institution should make an appointment with an advisor to discuss changing their major to the Business Administration transfer program.

COM 104 or COM 220

Business Communications or Mass Media

3

BUS 102

Accounting I

4

BUS 224

Social Media and Internet Marketing

3

BUS 231

Principles of Management

3

Employment Outlook¤

Total Credits

Marketing Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists Associate and Bachelor’s Degrees $62,560 annually (median wage) Search Marketing Strategists Associate and Bachelor’s Degrees $86,510 annually (median wage) Online Merchants Associate Degree

$69,040 annually (median wage)

Web Administrators Associate and Bachelor’s Degrees $86,510 annually (median wage) Code Writers Associate Degree

Business Studies

FIRST SEMESTER

[AAS-DMK; CIP Code 421501]

16

FOURTH SEMESTER Humanities elective or Social Science elective

3

CIS 207

Management Information Systems

3

BUS 225

Principles of Advertising

3

CEP 211

Cooperative Education Work Experience

3

HPE

Health and Physical Education elective

1

Total Credits

13

Minimum number of credits to complete this program

62

$61,240 annually (median wage)

¤ Employment  outlook information based on 2016 data obtained from onetonline.org.

Advisement Current students please visit RCGC.edu/advisement to schedule an appointment with your academic advisor. Future students please visit RCGC.edu/appointments to learn more about how to get started.

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Business Studies Digital Marketing

Management

[COA-CADM; CIP Code 421501]

[COA-CAMT; CIP Code 421501]

Certificate of Achievement

Certificate of Achievement

This certificate program is designed to provide an understanding of the use of digital marketing in today’s organizations. The certificate allows working professionals to obtain additional knowledge and skills while also earning college credits.

This certificate program is designed to provide a foundation in human resource management that can be applied to any role in an organization. The professional development series allows working professionals to obtain additional knowledge and skills while also earning college credits.

Course

Title

Credits

Title

Credits

Principles of Marketing

3

BUS 231

Principles of Management

3

BUS 224

Social Media and Internet Marketing

3

BUS 237

Human Resource Management

3

BUS 225

Principles of Advertising

3

CIS 151

Web Development – HTML/CSS

4

BUS 239

Organizational Behavior

3

CIS 154

Advanced Web Development

3

BUS 243

Organizational Development

3

BUS 241

Business Ethics

Total Credits

84

Course

BUS 221

Rowan College at Gloucester County 2018 Catalog

16

3 Total Credits

15

Business Studies

FIRST YEAR

Associate in Science (A.S.) — Transfer The goal of this program is to provide students with a broad introduction to human resources and the business context within which the function will operate, while preparing them for transfer to a four-year institution. The curriculum meets the requirements of the first two years of study for many colleges and universities. Participants in this program will be enrolled in seven- or five-week blocks for the duration of the program. Typically, students will take two courses within each seven-week block so that they can complete the program in two years. In an average semester, all students will have completed at least 12 credits. Students in this program will benefit from: • An accelerated schedule that will provide for completion within two years • User-friendly scheduling for those who are working or have other obligations • Comprehensive online support service • Seamless transfer to regional colleges and universities Prior to beginning any coursework, students will be required to successfully complete a free Online Orientation course. Directions on how to access this course will be provided by one of the program advisors.

Program Learning Outcomes Students who have completed the program will be able to: • Identify human behavior and how organizations can develop a culture built on the principles of cooperation, support and respect. • Utilize technology to capture, analyze and communicate information that supports business processes and decision-making. • Evaluate corporate responsibility, the implications of managers’ and employees’ actions and laws that apply to people and organizations. • Analyze how organizations can better adapt to their external environments by applying different methods to influence change.

Advisement Current students please visit RCGC.edu/advisement to schedule an appointment with your academic advisor. Future students please visit RCGC.edu/appointments to learn more about how to get started.

FALL SEMESTER

Course

[AS-HRM; CIP Code 521005]

Title

Business Studies

Online Human Resource Management

Credits

BLOCK 1

ENG 101

English Composition I

3

CIS 102

Introduction to Computers

4



BLOCK 2

ENG 102

English Composition II

3

BUS 231

Principles of Management

3 Total Credits

13

WINTER SEMESTER HPE 201

Health Science

3 Total Credits

3

SPRING SEMESTER

BLOCK 1

BUS 102 MAT 151

Accounting I

4

Math for Management

4

BLOCK 2

BUS 103

Accounting II

4

PSY 101

General Psychology

3 Total Credits

15

SUMMER SEMESTER

BLOCK 1

BUS 237

Human Resource Management

3

BLOCK 2

MAT 103

Statistics

3 Total Credits

SECOND YEAR

6

FALL SEMESTER

BLOCK 1

BUS 239 BUS 241

Organizational Behavior

3

Business Ethics

3

BLOCK 2

BUS 243

Organizational Development

3

Humanities elective

3 Total Credits

12

WINTER SEMESTER BUS 221

Principles of Marketing

3 Total Credits

3

SPRING SEMESTER

BLOCK 1

CEP 211 ECO 101

Cooperative Education Work Experience

3

Principles of Economics I

3

BLOCK 2

SPE 101

Oral Communications

3

Lab Science

4 Total Credits

13

Minimum number of credits to complete this program

65

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Business Studies

Human Resource Management [AS-HRM; CIP Code 521005]

Associate in Science (A.S.) – Transfer The goal of this program is to provide students with a broad introduction to human resources and the business context within which the function will operate, while preparing them for transfer to a four-year institution. The curriculum meets the requirements of the first two years of study for many colleges and universities.

Program Learning Outcomes Students who have completed the program will be able to: • Identify human behavior and how organizations can develop a culture built on the principles of cooperation, support and respect. • Utilize technology to capture, analyze and communicate information that supports business processes and decision-making. • Evaluate corporate responsibility, the implications of managers’ and employees’ actions and laws that apply to people and organizations. • Analyze how organizations can better adapt to their external environments by applying different methods to influence change.

Employment Opportunities

• Human Resource Managers • Human Resource Specialists • Human Resource Assistants • Compensation and Benefits Managers • Training and Development Managers • Compliance Managers

Advisement Current students please visit RCGC.edu/advisement to schedule an appointment with your academic advisor. Future students please visit RCGC.edu/appointments to learn more about how to get started.

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FIRST SEMESTER Course ENG 101

Title

Credits

English Composition I

3

MAT 103

Statistics

3

HPE

Health and Physical Education elective

1

BUS 102

Accounting I

4

CIS 102

Introduction to Computers

4 Total Credits

15

SECOND SEMESTER ENG 102

English Composition II

3

MAT 151

Mathematics for Management

4

PSY 101

General Psychology

3

BUS 103

Accounting II

4

BUS 231

Principles of Management

3 Total Credits

17

THIRD SEMESTER SPE 101

Oral Communications

3

Humanities elective

3

Lab Science elective

4

BUS 237

Human Resource Management

3

BUS 239

Organizational Behavior

3 Total Credits

16

FOURTH SEMESTER BUS 221

Principles of Marketing

3

BUS 241

Business Ethics

3

BUS 243

Organizational Development

3

CEP 211

Cooperative Education Work Experience

3

ECO 101

Principles of Economics I

3 Total Credits

15

Minimum number of credits to complete this program

63

Business Studies Information Technology Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) — Career The Information Technology career program is designed for students who wish to seek employment immediately following graduation. The program includes courses that will provide students with the basic knowledge and skills necessary for success in a variety of computer and web technologies.

Program Learning Outcomes Students who have completed the program will be able to: • Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to seek employment as a business programmer, application developer or salesperson of computer software or services • Communicate effectively and professionally with a broad range of audiences • Analyze a problem, critically investigate and define computing requirements appropriate to its solution • Demonstrate knowledge of programming processes including planning, writing, testing, executing and debugging • Demonstrate knowledge of web and database design, development and management in a business information environment

Employment Outlook¤

FIRST SEMESTER Course

Web Developers Associate and Bachelor’s Degrees $66,130 annually (median wage)

¤ Employment  outlook information based on 2016 data obtained

Credits

ENG 101

English Composition I

3

MAT 103

Statistics

3

BUS 101

Introduction to Business

3

CIS 102

Introduction to Computers

4

CIS 151

Web Development – HTML/CSS

4

Total Credits

17

SECOND SEMESTER ENG 102

English Composition II

3

BUS 221

Principles of Marketing

3

CIS 110

Fundamentals of Programming

4

CIS 120

Spreadsheets – EXCEL

4

CIS 154

Advanced Web Development

3 Total Credits

17

THIRD SEMESTER SPE 101

Oral Communications

3

BUS 224

Social Media and Internet Marketing

3

CIS 220

IT Help Desk/Technical Support

3

CIS 210

Relational Databases

4

CIS 251

Web Programming

3 Total Credits

Computer Programmers Associate and Bachelor’s Degrees $79,840 annually (median wage) Computer Systems Analysts Associate Degree $87,220 annually (median wage)

Title

Business Studies

[AAS-CIT; CIP Code 110201]

16

FOURTH SEMESTER Humanities elective or Social Science elective

3

CIS 207

Management Information Systems

3

CIS 264

Database Applications Development

3

HPE

Health and Physical Education elective

1

CEP 211

Cooperative Education Work Experience

3

Total Credits

13

Minimum number of credits to complete this program

63

from onetonline.org.

Contact Person Barbara Turner, Professor Coordinator, Computer Information Systems/Technology [email protected]

Advisement Current students please visit RCGC.edu/advisement to schedule an appointment with your academic advisor. Future students please visit RCGC.edu/appointments to learn more about how to get started.

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Business Studies

Technical Studies — Business Track [AAS-TEC; CIP Code 159999]

Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) — Career The Technical Studies — Business Track degree program is designed for individuals who wish to validate their prior apprenticeship, corporate, industrial or military training and receive college credits for these experiences so that they may complete their degrees. After a formal assessment of this prior learning, technical credits will be awarded.

Program Learning Outcomes Students who have completed the program will be able to: • Effectively communicate technical concepts in both written and oral form • Identify resources, obtain and critically evaluate information • Demonstrate an understanding of ethical and professional guidelines and policies

Advisement Current students please visit RCGC.edu/advisement to schedule an appointment with your academic advisor. Future students please visit RCGC.edu/appointments to learn more about how to get started.

FIRST SEMESTER Course ENG 101

Employment Opportunities

• General and operations manager • Industrial production manager • First-line supervisor • Construction manager • Purchasing manager

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Credits 3

MAT

Mathematics elective

3

CIS 102

Introduction to Computers

4

Technical elective*

3 Total Credits

13

SECOND SEMESTER ENG 102

Program Notes *Technical electives may be selected from any of the following areas: Business Studies — BUS; Computer Information Systems — CIS; Computer Graphic Arts — CGA **Technical Credits: College credit will be awarded for military or apprenticeship training programs in the building and construction trades, based upon the American Council on Education (ACE) review and evaluation of the program and their recommendations for awarding academic credit for successful completion of those programs. These credits will be placed on the students’ transcripts when documentation of satisfactory completion is presented by an official of the apprenticeship program and after the student matriculates into a degree program, and has completed 25 credits of course work at Rowan College at Gloucester County. College credits for specialized certifications obtained in a corporate or industrial setting may also be awarded, based on the credentials obtained and the documentation provided. From 3 to 25 credits may be awarded, based on the ACE review and the recommendations provided by Student Services. Students with less than 25 credits may select credits from the Technical electives listed above.

Title English Composition I

English Composition II

3

Social Science elective

4

Technical elective*

3 Total Credits

10

THIRD SEMESTER COM 104

Business Communications

3

Social Science elective

3

Technical elective*

3 Total Credits

9

FOURTH SEMESTER HPE

Health and Physical Education elective

1

Humanities elective

3

Social Science elective

3

Technical elective*

3 Total Credits

10

**Apply up to 25 Technical Credits, as per Articulation Agreement

25

Minimum number of credits to complete this program

67

Business Studies Website Development

[COA-CATS; CIP Code 110201]

[COA-CAWD; CIP Code 110801]

Certificate of Achievement

Certificate of Achievement

This certificate program is designed to provide a foundation of software skills utilized in a help desk technician role. The professional development series allows working professionals to obtain additional knowledge and skills while also earning college credits.

This certificate program is designed to prepare graduates to qualify for the entry-level and/or advanced positions in the field of website development. Graduates could be employed in positions with job titles such as Web designer, Web developer or Web editor.

Course CIS 102

Title Introduction to Computers

Credits 4

Course CIS 151

Title

Credits

Web Development – HTML/CSS

4

CIS 120

Spreadsheets – EXCEL

4

CIS 154

Advanced Web Development

3

CIS 210

Relational Databases

4

CGA 212

Screen Graphics

3

CIS 220

IT Technical/Help Desk Support

3

CIS 110

Fundamentals of Programming

4

CIS or CEP

CIS elective or Cooperative Education Work Experience

3

CIS 251

Web Programming

Total Minimum Credits

18

Business Studies

Technology Help Desk Support

3 Total Credits

17

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Law and Justice Arts and Sciences: Criminal Justice Option [AS-ASC-CRJ; CIP Code 430107]

Associate in Science (A.S.) — Transfer This program provides an excellent foundation for transfer to four-year colleges and universities. The program is structured to provide the student with exploratory academic experiences in criminal justice.

Program Learning Outcomes

Law and Justice

Students who have completed the program will be able to: • Describe the criminal justice system • Explain crime and criminological theories • Explain crime sources, trends and outcomes • Articulate criminological theories • Demonstrate current methods used for evidence collection and analysis

Current students please visit RCGC.edu/advisement to schedule an appointment with your academic advisor. Future students please visit RCGC.edu/appointments to learn more about how to get started.

FIRST SEMESTER Course

Title

Credits

ENG 101

English Composition I

3

MAT

Mathematics elective

3

PSY 101

General Psychology

3

CRJ 101

Intro to Criminal Justice

3

CRJ 201

Criminal Law

3 Total Credits

15

SECOND SEMESTER ENG 102

English Composition II

3

Program Notes

MAT

Mathematics elective

3

Students should contact their advisor to clarify four-year degree transfer requirements and refer to the College catalog for course prerequisites. Students must complete all Arts and Science (A.S.) required courses (57 credits) plus six credits selected from the program electives. *Modern language recommended. SPA 120 is not a general education elective.

SOC 101 or SOC 102

Principles of Sociology or Sociology of the Family

3

Program Electives

PHI 104

Ethics

3

PHY 241

Forensic Science I

4

Humanities elective (SPA 101, 102 or 120 recommended)*

3

Essential Computer Skills or Program elective

3

LEN 102 Police Organization and Administration LEN 210 Contemporary Issues in Law Enforcement LEN 227 Introduction to Corrections LEN 234 Introduction to Security CRJ 238 Crime on the Internet CRJ 270 Internship in Law Enforcement/Criminal Justice CRJ 225 Community Policing and Crime Analysis CRJ 230 Violent Crime in America CRJ 261 Organized Crime in America CRJ 262 Domestic and International Terrorism

Employment Opportunities

• Probation Officer • Corrections Officer • Police Officer • Criminal Justice Research Practitioner • Parole Officer

Contact Person Fred Madden, Dean, Division of Law and Justice [email protected]

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HPE

Health and Physical Education elective

CRJ 215

Introduction to Criminology

3

CRJ 205

Administration of Justice

3 Total Credits

1–3

16–18

THIRD SEMESTER

CIA 100 or CRJ

Program elective

3 Total Credits

16

FOURTH SEMESTER SPE 101

Oral Communications

3

SOC 220

Sociology of Juvenile Delinquency

3

PHY 242

Forensic Science II

4

CRJ 250

Constitutional Issues in Criminal Justice

3

Program elective

3 Total Credits

16

Minimum number of credits to complete this program

63

Graduates of Gloucester County Police Academy may be eligible for 16 college credits toward this degree.

Law and Justice Arts and Sciences: Pre-Law Option [AA-ASC-LAW; CIP Code 240101]

Associate in Arts (A.A.) — Transfer This program provides the general education foundation necessary for students who are planning to transfer to a baccalaureate degree program. Using available elective credits, students will focus on legal systems as a specific field of study.

FIRST SEMESTER Course

Title English Composition I

3

MAT

Mathematics elective

3–4

HIS 101

History of Western Civilization I

3

ART 101 or MUS 101

Art Appreciation I or Music Appreciation I

3

PLG 101

Introduction to Legal Studies

3 Total Credits

* Students should contact their advisor to clarify four-year degree transfer requirements and refer to the college catalog for course prerequisites.

ENG 102

English Composition II

3

MAT

Mathematics elective*

3–4

HIS 102

History of Western Civilization II

PSY 101

General Psychology

HPE

Health and Physical Education elective

PLG 103

Legal Research and Writing

1–3 3 16–18

THIRD SEMESTER SOC 101

Principles of Sociology

3

POL 101 or POL 103

American Federal Government or Introduction to Political Science

3

ENG

English elective

3

Modern Language elective

3

Fred Madden, Dean, Division of Law and Justice [email protected]

Current students please visit RCGC.edu/advisement to schedule an appointment with your academic advisor. Future students please visit RCGC.edu/appointments to learn more about how to get started.

3 3

Total Credits

Contact Person

Advisement

Law and Justice

Program Notes

15–16

SECOND SEMESTER

Program Learning Outcomes Students who have completed the program will be able to: • Communicate effectively in writing and orally • Demonstrate an understanding of various scientific, artistic, social and historical ideas and perspectives • Analyze information and use critical thinking to make decisions and solve problems • Demonstrate a basic understanding of legal principles and systems

Credits

ENG 101

Lab Science elective*

4 Total Credits

16

FOURTH SEMESTER SPE 101

Oral communication

3

PHI 104

Ethics

3

CRJ 201 or CRJ 205

Criminal Law or Administration of Justice

3

Lab Science elective*

4

General Education elective*

3 Total Credits

16

Minimum number of credits to complete this program

63

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Law and Justice Law Enforcement [AAS-LEN; CIP Code 430107]

Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) — Career This program offers a broad professional education towards careers in law enforcement and criminal justice. Career-related subjects are balanced with compatible supportive courses to offer a thorough preparation for, and advanced study in, the judicial system, police, corrections, security and related fields.

Program Learning Outcomes

Law and Justice

Students who have completed the program will be able to: • Describe the criminal justice system • Explain crime and criminological theories • Describe policing models and practices • Compose investigative reports • Practice methods of investigative analysis

Advisement Current students please visit RCGC.edu/advisement to schedule an appointment with your academic advisor. Future students please visit RCGC.edu/appointments to learn more about how to get started.

FIRST SEMESTER Course

3

SPE 101

Oral Communication

3

SOC 101 or SOC 102

Principles of Sociology or Sociology of the Family

3

CRJ 101

Introduction to Criminal Justice

3

CRJ 205

Administration of Justice

HPE

Health and Physical Education elective

Employment Opportunities

• Law Enforcement Officer • Corrections Officer • Security Officer • Loss Prevention Officer

Contact Person Fred Madden, Dean, Division of Law and Justice [email protected]

3 Total Credits

1–3 16–18

SECOND SEMESTER ENG 102

English Composition II

3

PSY 101

General Psychology

3

LEN 108

Police Supervision and Personnel Management

3

CRJ 201

Criminal Law

3

CRJ 215

Introduction to Criminology

3

Humanities elective*

3

Program Electives LEN 234 Introduction to Security CRJ 238 Crime on the Internet CRJ 250 Constitutional Issues in Criminal Justice CRJ 270 Internship in Law Enforcement/Criminal Justice CRJ 225 Community Policing and Crime Analysis CRJ 230 Violent Crime in America CRJ 261 Organized Crime in America CRJ 262 Domestic and International Terrorism

Credits

English Composition I

Program Notes Students should contact their advisor to clarify four-year degree transfer requirements and refer to the College catalog for course prerequisites. Students must complete all Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) required courses (63 credits) plus three credits selected from the program electives. * See advisor for recommendations.

Title

ENG 101

Total Credits

18

THIRD SEMESTER MAT

Mathematics elective*

3

PHY 241

Forensic Science I

4

SOC 220

Sociology of Juvenile Delinquency

3

LEN 221

Principles of Criminal Investigation

3

LEN

Law Enforcement elective

3 Total Credits

16

FOURTH SEMESTER PHY 242

Forensic Science II

4

LEN 210

Contemporary Issues in Law Enforcement

3

LEN 227

Introduction to Corrections

3

LEN 102

Police Organization and Administration

3

POL

Political Science elective*

3 Total Credits

16

Minimum number of credits to complete this program

66

Graduates of Gloucester County Police Academy may be eligible for 16 college credits toward this degree.

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Employment Outlook

[AAS-PLG; CIP Code 220302]

Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) — Career

The goal of the Paralegal program is to provide students with specialized legal training enabling them to gather and analyze facts relevant to legal disputes, perform legal research, assist attorneys in drafting legal documents and prepare witnesses and evidence for presentation at legal proceedings. Paralegals may not practice law. They may not provide legal services directly to the public, except as permitted by law.

Program Learning Outcomes

Program Notes

Transfer Credit for Legal Specialty Courses is limited to a maximum of five, 3-credit courses completed at another ABA-approved institution. Prior to acceptance of these transfer credits, a course description comparison and syllabus evaluation is made by the Program Coordinator to assure that the courses are comparable. If comparability is found, a recommendation is made to the Dean of Law and Justice for approval. Any legal Specialty (PLG) course taken prior to ABA approval (August 1998) must be taken again to qualify for the issuance of a Paralegal Program degree or certificate. * POL 101 or POL 103 may be substituted ** PLG electives include: PLG 203 Bankruptcy; PLG 207 Family Law; PLG 210 Property Transactions *** SPE 101 Oral Communications recommended

Employment Opportunities

Employment opportunities for graduates may be found in law offices, government agencies, banks, insurance firms, trade associations and a variety of public and private organizations.

Contact Person

Advisement Current students please visit RCGC.edu/advisement to schedule an appointment with your academic advisor. Future students please visit RCGC.edu/appointments to learn more about how to get started.

Law and Justice

Students who have completed the program will be able to: • Recognize ethical issues that arise in a legal work environment and apply rules of professional conduct to resolve them • Apply specialized legal training to enable them to gather and analyze facts relevant to legal disputes • Demonstrate oral and written skills, including drafting legal documents for attorney review • Apply basic principles of legal research and analysis • Utilize time-management skills, including prioritizing various tasks, in order to meet deadlines • Demonstrate sensitivity through adaptability and flexibility in working with a diverse group of people • Utilize computer systems and other appropriate forms of technology for legal research and to enhance paralegal skills



Paralegals and Legal Assistants ABA-approved Associate Degree $46,990 annually or Certificate Snapshot: S  upport lawyers; maintain and organize files, conduct legal research and draft documents.

FIRST SEMESTER Course

Title

Credits

ENG 101

English Composition I

3

MAT

Mathematics elective

3

CIS 102

Introduction to Computers

4

PLG 101

Introduction to Legal Studies

3

PLG 125

Business Organizations for Paralegals

3

Total Credits

16

SECOND SEMESTER ENG 102

English Composition II

3

PLG 102

Litigation and Civil Procedure

3

POL 102

American State and Local Government*

3

CIS 120

Excel Spreadsheets

4

PLG 103

Legal Research and Writing

3 Total Credits

16

THIRD SEMESTER PLG 104

Torts

3

PLG 212

Paralegal Skills and Office Practices

3

PLG

Program elective**

3

PLG

Program elective**

3

Social Science elective

3 Total Credits

15

FOURTH SEMESTER HPE

Health and Physical Education elective

PLG 209

Legal Assistant Practicum

3

PLG 201

Criminal Law and Procedure

3

PLG 204

Technology in the Law Firm

3

PLG 205

Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning

3

Humanities elective***

3 Total Credits

Minimum number of credits to complete this program

1–3

16–18 63

Lucy P. McClain, Esq., Program Coordinator [email protected]

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Law and Justice Paralegal [CER-PLG; CIP Code 220302]

Certificate Program^

Law and Justice

The goal of this certificate program is to provide students, who already have earned bachelor’s or associate degrees (which include a minimum of 18 hours of general education credits), with the skills necessary to begin a career as a paralegal. In addition to requiring a computer course, the program includes a practicum (internship) served under the supervision of a practicing attorney, designed to provide training to reinforce concepts introduced in the classroom. Paralegals may not practice law. They may not provide legal services directly to the public except as permitted by law.

Program Notes Transfer Credit for Legal Specialty Courses is limited to a maximum of five, 3-credit courses completed at another ABA-approved institution. Prior to acceptance of these transfer credits, a course description comparison and syllabus evaluation is made by the Program Coordinator to assure that the courses are comparable. If comparability is found, a recommendation is made to the Dean of Law and Justice for approval. *PLG electives include: PLG 104 Torts PLG 203 Bankruptcy PLG 205 Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning PLG 207 Family Law PLG 210 Property Transactions

Certificate Program Notes In order to qualify for this certificate, any legal specialty (PLG) course taken prior to ABA approval (August 1998) will not be accepted for credit and must be taken again. In order to earn this certificate, the student must earn 34 new/additional credits at RCGC. None of the required 34 credits can be “borrowed” or “transferred” from the student’s prior degree.

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FIRST SEMESTER Course

Title

Credits

CIS 102 or CIS 120

Introduction to Computers or Excel Spreadsheets

4

PLG 101

Introduction to Legal Studies

3

PLG 102

Litigation and Civil Procedure

3

PLG 103

Legal Research and Writing

3

PLG 125

Business Organizations for Paralegals

3

PLG 201

Criminal Law and Procedure

3

PLG 204

Technology in the Law Firm

3

PLG 209

Legal Assistant/Practicum

3

PLG 212

Paralegal Skills and Practices

3

PLG

PLG elective*

3

PLG

PLG elective*

3 Total Minimum Credits

34

Liberal Arts Arts and Sciences [AA-ASC; CIP Code 240101]

Associate in Arts (A.A.) — Transfer This program provides the general education foundation necessary for a variety of disciplines and is designed for students who are planning to transfer to complete a baccalaureate degree. Using available elective credits, students may focus on a specific field of study or explore a variety of academic areas.

FIRST SEMESTER Course

Program Notes

3

MAT

Mathematics elective*

3–4

HIS 101

History of Western Civilization I

3

SOC 101

Principles of Sociology

3

ART 101 or MUS 101

Art Appreciation I or Music Appreciation I

3 Total Credits

Advisement Current students please visit RCGC.edu/advisement to schedule an appointment with your academic advisor. Future students please visit RCGC.edu/appointments to learn more about how to get started.

15–16

SECOND SEMESTER ENG 102

English Composition II

3

MAT

Mathematics elective*

3–4

HIS 102

History of Western Civilization II

3

PSY 101

General Psychology

3

Modern Language elective

3

HPE

Physical Education elective

1–2 Total Credits

16–18

THIRD SEMESTER ENG

English elective

3

Lab Science elective*

4

Social Science elective*

3

General Education elective*

3

General Education elective*

Liberal Arts

* Students should contact their advisor to clarify four-year degree transfer requirements and refer to their transfer college’s catalog for course prerequisites. Students may also be advised to contact their prospective transfer college to confirm which electives will be accepted. All of the courses required for this program will be offered on the weekend or online to allow students to complete the requirements as a “Weekend Degree.” For details of what courses are offered during the fall or spring semesters, refer to the online schedule or contact an advisor.

Credits

English Composition I

Program Learning Outcomes Students who have completed the program will be able to: • Communicate effectively in writing and orally • Demonstrate an understanding of various scientific, artistic, social and historical ideas and perspectives • Analyze information and use critical thinking to make decisions and solve problems

Title

ENG 101

3 Total Credits

16

FOURTH SEMESTER SPE 101

Oral Communication

3

PHI 101

Introduction to Philosophy

3

Lab Science elective

4

Social Science elective

3

Elective

3 Total Credits

16

Minimum number of credits to complete this program

63

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Liberal Arts Arts and Sciences: Art Option [AA-ASC-ART; CIP Code 240101]

Associate in Arts (A.A.) — Transfer This program provides the general education foundation necessary for students who are planning to transfer to complete a baccalaureate degree. Using available elective credits students will focus on Art as a specific field of study.

FIRST SEMESTER Course ENG 101

Credits 3

MAT

Mathematics elective*

3–4

HIS 101

History of Western Civilization I

3

ART 101

Art Appreciation I

3

MUS 101

Music Appreciation I

3 Total Credits

Program Learning Outcomes Students who have completed the program will be able to: • Communicate effectively in writing and orally • Demonstrate an understanding of various scientific, artistic, social and historical ideas and perspectives • Analyze information and use critical thinking to make decisions and solve problems • Demonstrate a basic proficiency in an art medium and an aesthetic sense of art’s relation to culture

Title English Composition I

ENG 102

English Composition II

3

MAT

Mathematics elective*

3–4

HIS 102

History of Western Civilization II

ART 201

Art History I

HPE

Health and Physical Education elective

Liberal Arts

ART 105 Drawing I ART 108 Drawing and Painting I ART 114 Painting I ART 116 Color Theory ART 131 Introduction to Digital Photography ART 202 Art History II ART 231 Intermediate Digital Photography

Contact Person Eoin Kinnarney, Associate Professor, Art [email protected]

Advisement Current students please visit RCGC.edu/advisement to schedule an appointment with your academic advisor. Future students please visit RCGC.edu/appointments to learn more about how to get started.

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1–3 3

Total Credits

Program Electives**

3 3

General Education elective

Program Notes * Students must complete all Arts and Science (A.A.) required courses (54 credits) plus nine credits selected from the following electives. Students should contact their advisor to clarify four-year degree transfer requirements and refer to the College catalog for course prerequisites ** Courses will transfer as Art program, free electives for students intending on transferring to Rowan University.

15–16

SECOND SEMESTER

16–19

THIRD SEMESTER ENG

English elective

3

Lab Science elective*

4

SOC 101

Principles of Sociology

3

ART 202

Art History II

3

General Education elective

3 Total Credits

16

FOURTH SEMESTER SPE 101

Oral Communication

3

PHI 101

Introduction to Philosophy

3

Lab Science elective*

4

PSY 101

General Psychology

3

ART

Program elective – Art**

3 Total Credits

16

Minimum number of credits to complete this program

63

Liberal Arts Arts and Sciences: Communications Option [AA-ASC-COM; CIP Code 240101]

Associate in Arts (A.A.) — Transfer This program provides the general education foundation necessary for students who are planning to transfer to complete a baccalaureate degree. Using available elective credits, students will focus on Communications as a specific field of study.

FIRST SEMESTER Course

*Students should contact their advisor to clarify four-year degree transfer requirements and refer to the college catalog or course prerequisites.

MAT

Mathematics elective (MAT 101, 102 or 110 suggested)

HIS 101

History of Western Civilization I

3

PSY 101

General Psychology

3

ART 101 or MUS 101

Art Appreciation I or Music Appreciation I

3 Total Credits

3–4

15–16

SECOND SEMESTER ENG 102

English Composition II

3

MAT 103

Statistics

3

HIS 102

History of Western Civilization II

3

SOC 101

Principles of Sociology

3

COM

Program Option elective**

3 Total Credits

15

THIRD SEMESTER ENG 103 COM 201

Survey of World Literature

3

Lab Science elective*

4

Journalism I

3

Humanities elective

3

Program Option elective**

Program Electives COM 104 Business Communications COM 105 Technical and Scientific Writing COM 110 Desktop Publishing COM 140 Internet Communications and Research COM 150 Argumentative and Persuasive Writing COM 205 Feature Writing COM 206 Creative Writing: Non-Fiction COM 207 Creative Writing: Fiction COM 208 Creative Writing: Poetry COM 214 Journalism Workshop I COM 220 Mass Media

3

Liberal Arts

Program Notes

Credits

English Composition I

Program Learning Outcomes Students who have completed the program will be able to: • Communicate effectively in writing and orally • Demonstrate an understanding of various scientific, artistic, social and historical ideas and perspectives • Analyze information and use critical thinking to make decisions and solve problems • Demonstrate a basic proficiency in creative writing, journalism or media

Title

ENG 101

3 Total Credits

16

FOURTH SEMESTER SPE 101

Oral Communication

3

Lab Science elective*

4

PHI 101

Introduction to Philosophy

HPE

Health and Physical Education elective

3

COM

Program Option elective**

1–3 3

Total Credits Minimum number of credits to complete this program

14–16 63

Contact Person Lori Joyce, Associate Professor, English [email protected]

Advisement Current students please visit RCGC.edu/advisement to schedule an appointment with your academic advisor. Future students please visit RCGC.edu/appointments to learn more about how to get started.

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Liberal Arts Arts and Sciences: Digital Photography Option [AA-ASC-PHO; CIP Code 240101]

Associate in Arts (A.A.) — Transfer This program provides the general education foundation necessary for students who are planning to transfer to complete a baccalaureate degree. Using available elective credits students will focus on Digital Photography as a specific field of study.

Program Learning Outcomes Students who have completed the program will be able to: • Communicate effectively in writing and orally • Demonstrate an understanding of various scientific, artistic, social and historical ideas and perspectives • Analyze information and use critical thinking to make decisions and solve problems • Demonstrate a basic proficiency in digital photography and an aesthetic sense of art

Liberal Arts

Program Notes

ENG 101 MAT

Mathematics elective

3–4

HIS

History elective

Advisement Current students please visit RCGC.edu/advisement to schedule an appointment with your academic advisor. Future students please visit RCGC.edu/appointments to learn more about how to get started.

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3

ART 121

History of Photography

3

ART

Art elective**

3 Total Credits

15–16

SECOND SEMESTER ENG 102

English Composition II

MAT

Mathematics elective

HIS

History elective

3 3–4 3

ART 131

Introduction to Digital Photography

HPE

Health and Physical Education elective General Education elective*

3 1–3 3

Total Credits

16–19

THIRD SEMESTER ENG

English elective

SPE 101

Eoin Kinnarney, Associate Professor, Art [email protected]

Credits 3

Program Electives

Contact Person

Title English Composition I

* Students should contact their advisor to clarify four-year degree transfer requirements and refer to the College catalog for course prerequisites Students must complete all Arts and Science (A.A.) required courses as indicated. **The art elective may be selected from the following courses.

ART 101 Art Appreciation I ART 105 Drawing I ART 108 Drawing and Painting I ART 114 Painting I ART 116 Color Theory ART 201 Art History I ART 202 Art History II ART 208 Drawing and Painting II

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FIRST SEMESTER Course

3

Lab Science elective*

4

SOC 101

Principles of Sociology

3

ART 141

Introduction to Photoshop

3

General Education elective

3 Total Credits

16

FOURTH SEMESTER

PSY 101

Oral Communication

3

Lab Science elective*

4

General Psychology

3

PHI 101

Introduction to Philosophy

3

ART 231

Intermediate Digital Photography

3

Total Credits

16

Minimum number of credits to complete this program

63

Liberal Arts Digital Photography [COA-CADP; CIP Code 090702

Certificate of Achievement The Digital Photography Professional Development Certificate is designed to provide students necessary background and skills to work as photographers.

Course ART 131

Title

Credits

Introduction to Digital Photography

3

ART 141

Introduction to Photoshop

3

ART 231

Intermediate Digital Photography

3

ART 121

History of Photography

3

ART 116

Color Theory

3 Total Credits

15

Liberal Arts

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Liberal Arts Arts and Sciences: English Option [AA-ASC-ENG; CIP Code 240101]

Associate in Arts (A.A.) — Transfer This program provides the general education foundation necessary for students who are planning to transfer to complete a baccalaureate degree. Using available elective credits students will focus on English as a specific field of study.

Program Learning Outcomes Students who have completed the program will be able to: • Communicate effectively in writing and orally • Demonstrate an understanding of various scientific, artistic, social and historical ideas and perspectives • Analyze information and use critical thinking to make decisions and solve problems • Demonstrate a basic understanding of various concepts in Literature or Film studies

Liberal Arts

Program Notes * Students should contact their advisor to clarify four-year degree transfer requirements and refer to the College catalog for course prerequisites. Students must complete all Arts and Science (A.A.) required courses (54 credits) plus nine credits selected from the following electives:

Program Electives COM 206 Creative Writing: Nonfiction COM 207 Creative Writing: Fiction COM 208 Creative Writing: Poetry ENG 107 Principles of English Grammar ENG 203 Literature by Women ENG 207 Major British Writers from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century ENG 208 Major British Writers from the 18th Century to the Present ENG 213 Non-Western Literature ENG 222 Romantic Era in American Literature ENG 225 20th Century American Authors ENG 236 Contemporary American Film ENG 237 American Horror Literature: Poe to King ENG 238 Films of Alfred Hitchcock ENG 240 Introduction to Children’s Literature ENG 241 Survey of African American Literature ENG 243 The Freedom Papers

Contact Person Marcela Stein-Savelski, Professor, English [email protected]

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Advisement Current students please visit RCGC.edu/advisement to schedule an appointment with your academic advisor. Future students please visit RCGC.edu/appointments to learn more about how to get started.

FIRST SEMESTER Course

Title

Credits

ENG 101

English Composition I

3

MAT

Mathematics elective*

3–4

HIS 101

History of Western Civilization

3

PSY 101

General Psychology

3

ART 101 or MUS 101

Art Appreciation I or Music Appreciation I

3 Total Credits

15–16

SECOND SEMESTER ENG 102

English Composition II

3

ENG 103

Survey of World Literature

MAT

Mathematics elective*

HIS 102

History of Western Civilization

ENG

Program Option Elective – English

HPE

Health and Physical Education elective

3 3–4

Total Credits

3 3 1–2 16–18

THIRD SEMESTER ENG 230

Major American Writers

3

Lab Science elective*

4

PHI 101

Introduction to Philosophy

3

SOC 101

Principles of Sociology

3

ENG

Program Option elective – English

3

Total Credits

16

FOURTH SEMESTER ENG 207 or ENG 208

Major British Writers from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century or Major British Writers from the 18th Century to the Present

3

SPE 101

Oral Communication

3

Lab Science elective*

4

Program Option elective – English

3

General Education elective*

3

ENG

Total Credits

16

Minimum number of credits to complete this program

63

Liberal Arts Arts and Sciences: History Option [AA-ASC-HST; CIP Code 240101]

Associate in Arts (A.A.) — Transfer This program provides the general education foundation necessary for students who are planning to transfer to complete a baccalaureate degree. Using available elective credits students will focus on History as a specific field of study.

Program Learning Outcomes Students who have completed the program will be able to: • Communicate effectively in writing and orally • Demonstrate an understanding of various scientific, artistic, social and historical ideas and perspectives • Analyze information and use critical thinking to make decisions and solve problems • Demonstrate a basic understanding of the human experience and the development of societies from an historical perspective

Students must complete all Arts and Science (A.A.) required courses (60 credits) plus three credits selected from the Program electives. Students should contact their advisor to clarify four-year degree transfer requirements and refer to the College catalog for course prerequisites * It is recommended that students intending to transfer to Rowan University take two semesters of one foreign language to fulfill their General Education elective. ** It is recommended that students intending to transfer to Rowan University take either SOC 101 or PSY 101 along with ECO 101 Principles of Economic – Macro.

Program Electives HIS 107 African American History HIS 205 World History I HIS 206 World History II HIS Any other History course POL 101 American Federal Government POL 102 American State and Local Government POL 103 Introduction to Political Science POL Any other Political Science course GEO 102 Cultural Geography

Gina Rongione-D’Argenio, Assistant Professor, History [email protected] Joseph D’Argenio, Instructor I, History [email protected]

Advisement Current students please visit RCGC.edu/advisement to schedule an appointment with your academic advisor. Future students please visit RCGC.edu/appointments to learn more about how to get started.

FIRST SEMESTER Course

Title

Credits

ENG 101

English Composition I

3

MAT

Mathematics elective

3–4

HIS 101

History of Western Civilization I

3

POL 101

American Federal Government

3

ART 101 or MUS 101

Art Appreciation I or Music Appreciation I

3 Total Credits

Liberal Arts

Program Notes

Contact Persons

15 –16

SECOND SEMESTER ENG 102

English Composition II

3

MAT

Mathematics elective

HIS 102

History of Western Civilization II

3

PSY 101

General Psychology**

3

SOC 101

Principles of Sociology**

HPE

Health and Physical Education elective

3–4

3 Total Credits

1–2 16–18

THIRD SEMESTER ENG

English elective

3

Lab Science elective

4

HIS 103

History of the United States I

3

GEO 102

Cultural Geography

3

General Education elective*

3 Total Credits

16

FOURTH SEMESTER SPE 101 PHI 101 HIS 104

Oral Communication

3

Lab Science elective*

4

Introduction to Philosophy

3

History of the United States II

3

General Education elective*

3 Total Credits

16

Minimum number of credits to complete this program

63

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101

Liberal Arts Arts and Sciences: Music Option [AA-ASC-MUS; CIP Code 240101]

Associate in Arts (A.A.) — Transfer This program provides the general education foundation necessary for students who are planning to transfer to complete a baccalaureate degree. Using available elective credits students will focus on Music as a specific field of study.

Program Learning Outcomes Students who have completed the program will be able to: • Communicate effectively in writing and orally • Demonstrate an understanding of various scientific, artistic, social and historical ideas and perspectives • Analyze information and use critical thinking to make decisions and solve problems • Demonstrate a basic proficiency in music theory and skill

FIRST SEMESTER Course

3

MAT

Mathematics elective

3–4

HIS 101

History of Western Civilization I

ART 101

Art Appreciation I

HPE

Health and Physical Education elective

1–3

MUS 112

Basic Musicianship [if needed]+

[3]

MUS 115

Basic Aural Skills [if needed]+

Liberal Arts

Contact Person Dr. Natalka Pavlovsky, Associate Professor, Music [email protected]

Advisement Current students please visit RCGC.edu/advisement to schedule an appointment with your academic advisor. Future students please visit RCGC.edu/appointments to learn more about how to get started.

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3 3

[1] Total Credits

13–16

SECOND SEMESTER ENG 102

English Composition II

MAT

Mathematics elective

HIS 102

History of Western Civilization II

3

MUS 212

Music Theory**

3

MUS 215

Aural Skills

1

General Education elective – Humanities

3

3 3–4

Total Credits

16–17

THIRD SEMESTER ENG

English elective

3

Lab Science elective

4

SOC 101

Principles of Sociology

3

MUS 207

Music History I: Music to 1750

3

General Education elective – a Global and

Cultural Awareness (GCA) course recommended

Total Credits

3 16

FOURTH SEMESTER SPE 101

Oral Communication

3

Lab Science elective*

4

PHI 101

Introduction to Philosophy

3

PSY 101

General Psychology

3

MUS

Program Option Elective – Music

3

Program Electives MUS 106, 107, 108, 109 Choral Workshop I – IV MUS 121 History of Musical Theatre MUS 203 American Music

Credits

English Composition I

Program Notes * Students should contact their advisor to clarify four-year degree transfer requirements and refer to the College catalog for course prerequisites +Basic Musicianship/Basic Aural Skills will NOT transfer to any four-year music program. They are open to any student, but considered remedial for music option students. **Placement into MUS 212 is by Placement Exam or Instructor’s Permission. No exceptions. Students must complete all Arts and Science (A.A.) required courses (54 credits) plus nine credits selected from the Program electives.

Title

ENG 101

Total Credits

16

Minimum number of credits to complete this program

61

Liberal Arts Arts and Sciences: Philosophy Option [AA-ASC-PHI; CIP Code 240101]

Associate in Arts (A.A.) — Transfer This program provides the general education foundation necessary for students who are planning to transfer to complete a baccalaureate degree. Using available elective credits students will focus on Psychology as a specific field of study.

FIRST SEMESTER Course

3

MAT

Mathematics elective

3–4

HIS 101

History of Western Civilization I

3

ART 101 or MUS 101

Art Appreciation or Music appreciation I

3

PHI 101

Introduction to Philosophy

3 Total Credits

* Students must complete all Arts and Science (A.A.) required courses (54 credits) plus nine credits selected from the Program electives. ** Students intending to transfer to Rowan University should take PHI 101 Religions of the Worlds, PHI 104 Ethics and PHI 150 Critical Thinking as their program electives.

Program Electives PHI 104 Ethics PHI 106 Biomedical Ethics PHI 110 Religions of World PHI 150 Critical Thinking PHI 201 Philosophy and History of Science PHI 204 Contemporary Moral Issues PHI 210 Ancient and Medieval Philosophy

15–16

SECOND SEMESTER ENG 102

English Composition II

MAT

Mathematics elective

3 3–4

HIS 102

History of Western Civilization II

PSY 101

General Psychology

HPE

Health and Physical Education elective

PHI

Program elective – Philosophy**

3 3

Total Credits

1–3 3 16–19

THIRD SEMESTER ENG PHI

English Literature elective

3

Lab Science elective*

4

Program elective – Philosophy**

3

General Education elective

3

General Education elective

Liberal Arts

Program Notes

Credits

English Composition I

Program Learning Outcomes Students who have completed the program will be able to: • Communicate effectively in writing and orally • Demonstrate an understanding of various scientific, artistic, social and historical ideas and perspectives • Analyze information and use critical thinking to make decisions and solve problems • Demonstrate a basic understanding of fundamental principles and theories of psychology

Title

ENG 101

3 Total Credits

16

FOURTH SEMESTER SPE 101

Oral Communication

3

Lab Science elective*

4

SOC 101

Principles of Sociology

3

PHI

Program elective – Philosophy**

3

General Education elective*

3 Total Credits

16

Minimum number of credits to complete this program

63

Contact Person Dr. Zbigniew Jan Marczuk, Assistant Professor, Philosophy [email protected]

Advisement Current students please visit RCGC.edu/advisement to schedule an appointment with your academic advisor. Future students please visit RCGC.edu/appointments to learn more about how to get started.

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Liberal Arts Arts and Sciences: Psychology Option [AA-ASC-PSY; CIP Code 240101]

Associate in Arts (A.A.) — Transfer This program provides the general education foundation necessary for students who are planning to transfer to complete a baccalaureate degree. Using available elective credits students will focus on Psychology as a specific field of study.

Program Learning Outcomes Students who have completed the program will be able to: • Communicate effectively in writing and orally • Demonstrate an understanding of various scientific, artistic, social and historical ideas and perspectives • Analyze information and use critical thinking to make decisions and solve problems • Demonstrate a basic understanding of fundamental principles and theories of psychology

Liberal Arts

Program Notes Students must complete all Arts and Science (A.A.) required courses (54 credits) plus nine credits selected from the Program electives. * Students should contact their advisor to clarify four-year degree transfer requirements and refer to the College catalog for course prerequisites ** Students intending to transfer to Rowan University should take ENG 103 as their English elective, PSY 211 as their PSY elective, PHI 150 instead of PHI 101, MAT 103, BIO 101 as well as two of the Psychology program electives listed below marked with double asterisks. *** ENG 203 or ENG 213 recommended

Advisement Current students please visit RCGC.edu/advisement to schedule an appointment with your academic advisor. Future students please visit RCGC.edu/appointments to learn more about how to get started.

FIRST SEMESTER Course

Contact Person Jessica Jolly, Associate Professor, Psychology [email protected]

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Credits

English Composition I

3

MAT

Mathematics elective*

3–4

HIS 101

History of Western Civilization I

3

PSY 101

General Psychology

3

ART 101 or MUS 101

Art Appreciation I or Music Appreciation I

3 Total Credits

15 -- 16

SECOND SEMESTER ENG 102

English Composition II

3

MAT

Mathematics elective**

3–4

HIS 102

History of Western Civilization II

3

SOC 101

Principles of Sociology

3

PSY

Program elective – Psychology**

HPE

Health and Physical Education elective Total Credits

3 1–2 16–18

THIRD SEMESTER ENG PSY

English elective***

3

Lab Science elective**

4

Program elective – Psychology**

3

Humanities elective*

3

General Education elective*

3 Total Credits

Program Electives PSY 170 Topics in Psychology PSY 203 Educational Psychology** PSY 211 Psychology of Human Development PSY 212 Psychology of the Adolescent PSY 213 Child Psychology PSY 215 Psychology of Aging PSY 230 Abnormal Psychology** PSY 240 Social Psychology** PSY Other Psychology courses

Title

ENG 101

16

FOURTH SEMESTER SPE 101

Oral Communication

3

Lab Science elective *

4

PHI 101

Introduction to Philosophy

3

PSY

Program elective – Psychology**

3

General Education elective*

3 Total Credits

16

Minimum number of credits to complete this program

63

Liberal Arts Arts and Sciences Radio, Television and Film Option

FIRST SEMESTER Course

Title

Credits

[AA-ASC-RTF; CIP Code 240101]

ENG 101

English Composition I

3

Associate in Arts (A.A.) –Transfer

MAT

Mathematics (MAT 101, 102 or 115 suggested)

3

This program provides the general education foundation necessary for students who are planning to transfer to a baccalaureate degree program in Radio, Television and Film. Using available elective credits, students will focus on the technical aspects of Radio, Television and Film as a specific field of study.

HIS 101

History of Western Civilization I

3

PSY 101

General Psychology

3

ART 101 or MUS 101

Art Appreciation I or Music Appreciation I

3

COM 217

Applied Media Aesthetics

3 Total Credits

Program Outcomes

Program Notes *Students should contact their advisor to clarify four-year degree transfer requirements and refer to the College catalog for course prerequisites.

ENG 102

English Composition II

3

MAT

Mathematics elective*

3

HIS 102

History of Western Civilization II

3

SOC 101

Principles of Sociology

HPE

Health and Physical Education elective

COM 210

Film History and Appreciation Total Credits

3 16–18

THIRD SEMESTER ENG 103

Survey of World Literature

3

Lab Science elective*

4

COM 201 or COM 220

Journalism I or Mass Media

3

COM 212

TV History and Appreciation

3

Program Option elective

3 Total Credits

Program Option Electives COM 104 Business Communications COM 105 Technical and Scientific Writing COM 110 Desktop Publishing COM 140 Internet Communications and Research COM 150 Argumentative and Persuasive Writing COM 207 Creative Writing: Fiction COM 208 Creative Writing: Poetry COM 214 Journalism Workshop I COM 220 Mass Media COM 205 Feature Writing

3 1–3

Liberal Arts

Student completing this option will: • Demonstrate the basic operation of audio, video and multimedia equipment used to produce media presentations • Define technical terms and language of media production • Be able to formulate and plan productions and explain their plans both orally and in writing • Develop their creative intelligence and use various media technologies to communicate information • Describe the evolution of media technologies and industries. • Analyze the effects of media on individuals and society • Evaluate media, including their own work and the work of others

18

SECOND SEMESTER

16

FOURTH SEMESTER SPE 101

Oral Communication

3

Lab Science elective*

4

PHI 101

Introduction to Philosophy

3

COM 219

The Television Industry

3 Total Credits

13

Minimum number of credits to complete this program

63

Contact Person David Coates, Instructor [email protected]

Advisement Current students please visit RCGC.edu/advisement to schedule an appointment with your academic advisor. Future students please visit RCGC.edu/appointments to learn more about how to get started.

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Liberal Arts Arts and Sciences: Social Work Option [AA-ASC-SOW; CIP Code 240101]

Associate in Arts (A.A.) — Transfer This program provides the general education foundation necessary for students who are planning to transfer to complete a baccalaureate degree. Using available elective credits students will focus on Social Work as a specific field of study.

Program Learning Outcomes

Liberal Arts

Students who have completed the program will be able to: • Communicate effectively in writing and orally • Demonstrate an understanding of various scientific, artistic, social and historical ideas and perspectives • Analyze information and use critical thinking to make decisions and solve problems • Demonstrate a basic understanding of social systems and human services

Current students please visit RCGC.edu/advisement to schedule an appointment with your academic advisor. Future students please visit RCGC.edu/appointments to learn more about how to get started.

FIRST SEMESTER Course

Title

Credits

ENG 101

English Composition I

3

MAT

Mathematics elective*

3–4

HIS 101

History of Western Civilization I

3

PSY 101

General Psychology

3

SOC 101

Principles of Sociology

3 Total Credits

15–16

SECOND SEMESTER ENG 102

English Composition II

MAT

Mathematics elective

Program Notes

HIS 102

History of Western Civilization II

3

* Students should contact their advisor to clarify four-year degree transfer requirements and refer to the College catalog for course prerequisites. ** Students must complete all Arts and Science (A.A.) required courses (57 credits) plus six credits selected from the following electives: *** ENG 203 or ENG 213 recommended

SOC 102

Sociology of the Family

3

Program Electives** POL 101 American Federal Government PSY 211 Psychology of Human Development PSY 212 Psychology of the Adolescent PSY 213 Child Psychology PSY 215 Psychology of Aging PSY 230 Abnormal Psychology PSY 240 Social Psychology SOC 104 Social Problems SOC 130 Society, Ethics and Technology SOC 203 Sociology of Education SOC 206 Minorities in American Society SOC 208 General Anthropology SOC 220 Sociology of Juvenile Delinquency CRJ 230 Violent Crime in America

Contact Person Chara Doyle, Assistant Professor, Sociology [email protected]

106

Advisement

Rowan College at Gloucester County 2018 Catalog

3 3–4

General Education elective

3 Total Credits

15–16

THIRD SEMESTER ENG

English Literature elective***

3

Lab Science elective*

4

ART 101 or MUS 101

Art Appreciation I or Music Appreciation

3

HPE

Health and Physical Education elective

SOC 160

Introduction to Social Work

3

General Education elective*

3 Total Credits

1–3

17–19

FOURTH SEMESTER SPE 101 PHI 101

Oral Communication

3

Lab Science elective*

4

Introduction to Philosophy

3

Program elective**

3

Program elective**

3 Total Credits

16

Minimum number of credits to complete this program

63

Liberal Arts Arts and Sciences: Sociology Option [AA-ASC-SOC; CIP Code 240101]

Associate in Arts (A.A.) — Transfer This program provides the general education foundation necessary for students who are planning to transfer to complete a baccalaureate degree. Using available elective credits students will focus on Sociology as a specific field of study.

Program Learning Outcomes Students who have completed the program will be able to: • Communicate effectively in writing and orally • Demonstrate an understanding of various scientific, artistic, social and historical ideas and perspectives • Analyze information and use critical thinking to make decisions and solve problems • Demonstrate a basic understanding of fundamental principles and theories of sociology • Demonstrate knowledge of modern societal issues and trends in society

* Students should contact their advisor to clarify four-year degree transfer requirements and refer to the College catalog for course prerequisites Students must complete all Arts and Science (A.A.) required courses (54 credits) plus nine credits selected from the Program electives. *** ENG 203 or ENG 213 recommended

Program Electives PSY 211 Psychology of Human Development PSY 213 Child Psychology PSY 215 Psychology of Aging PSY 230 Abnormal Psychology SOC 102 Sociology of the Family SOC 104 Social Problems SOC 130 Society, Ethics and Technology SOC 160 Introduction to Social Work SOC 203 Sociology of Education SOC 206 Minorities in American Society SOC 208 General Anthropology CRJ 230 Violent Crime in America SOC Any Sociology elective

Current students please visit RCGC.edu/advisement to schedule an appointment with your academic advisor. Future students please visit RCGC.edu/appointments to learn more about how to get started.

FIRST SEMESTER Course

Title

Credits

ENG 101

English Composition I

3

MAT

Mathematics elective*

3–4

HIS 101

History of Western Civilization I

3

SOC 101

Principles of Sociology

3

ART 101 or MUS 101

Art Appreciation I or Music Appreciation

3 Total Credits

15–16

SECOND SEMESTER ENG 102

English Composition II

3

MAT

Mathematics elective*

3–4

HIS 102

History of Western Civilization II

PSY 101

General Psychology

HPE

Health and Physical Education elective

SOC

Program elective – Sociology

Liberal Arts

Program Notes

Advisement

3 3 1–3 3

Total Credits

16–19

THIRD SEMESTER ENG

English Literature elective***

SOC

3

Lab Science elective*

4

Program elective – Sociology

3

General Education elective*

3

General Education elective*

3 Total Credits

16

FOURTH SEMESTER SPE 101

Oral Communication

3

Lab Science elective*

4

PHI 101

Introduction to Philosophy

3

SOC

Program elective – Sociology

3

General Education elective*

3 Total Credits

16

Minimum number of credits to complete this program

63

Contact Person Chara Doyle, Assistant Professor, Sociology [email protected]

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Liberal Arts Arts and Sciences: Spanish Option [AA-ASC-SPA; CIP Code 240101]

Associate in Arts (A.A.) — Transfer This program provides the general education foundation necessary for students who are planning to transfer to complete a baccalaureate degree. Using available elective credits students will focus on Spanish as a specific field of study.

FIRST SEMESTER Course

Title English Composition I

3

MAT

Mathematics elective*

3–4

HIS 101

History elective**

3

ART 101 or MUS 101

Art Appreciation I or Music Appreciation I

3

SPA 101

Elementary Spanish I

3

Program Learning Outcomes

Students who have completed the program will be able to: • Communicate effectively in writing and orally • Demonstrate an understanding of various scientific, artistic, social and historical ideas and perspectives • Analyze information and use critical thinking to make decisions and solve problems • Demonstrate a basic understanding of the Spanish language and culture

Total Credits ENG 102

English Composition II

3

MAT

Mathematics elective*

3–4

HIS

History elective***

SOC 101

Principles of Sociology

HPE

Health and Physical Education elective

SPA 102

Elementary Spanish II

Liberal Arts 108

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3 1–3 3 16–19

THIRD SEMESTER ENG

English elective

3

Lab Science elective*

4

PSY 101

General Psychology

3

SPA 201

Intermediate Spanish I

3

Social Science elective*

3 Total Credits

Linda Roth, Instructor I, Foreign Language [email protected]

Current students please visit RCGC.edu/advisement to schedule an appointment with your academic advisor. Future students please visit RCGC.edu/appointments to learn more about how to get started.

3

Total Credits

Contact Person

Advisement

15 -- 16

SECOND SEMESTER

Program Notes * Students should contact their advisor to clarify four-year degree transfer requirements and refer to the College catalog for course prerequisite ** World History I recommended *** World History II recommended

Credits

ENG 101

16

FOURTH SEMESTER PHI 101

Introduction to Philosophy

3

Lab Science elective*

4

SPE 101

Oral Communication

3

SPA 202

Intermediate Spanish II

3

General Education elective*

3 Total Credits

16

Minimum number of credits to complete this program

63

Liberal Arts Arts and Sciences: Theatre, Drama Option [AA-ASC-THR; CIP Code 240101]

Associate in Arts (A.A.) — Transfer This program provides the general education foundation necessary for students who are planning to transfer to complete a baccalaureate degree. Using available elective credits students will focus on Theatre and Drama as a field of study.

Program Learning Outcomes Students who have completed the program will be able to: • Communicate effectively both in writing and orally • Demonstrate an understanding of various scientific, artistic, social and historical ideas and perspectives • Analyze information and use critical thinking to make decisions and solve problems • Demonstrate basic acting skills and an understanding of performance theatre

* Students should contact their advisor to clarify four-year degree transfer requirements and refer to the College catalog for course prerequisites

Title

Credits

ENG 101

English Composition I

3

MAT

Mathematics elective*

3–4

HIS 101

History of Western Civilization I

SPE 101

Oral Communication

3

THR 111

Acting Workshop I

3 Total Credits

3

15–16

SECOND SEMESTER ENG 102

English Composition II

3

MAT

Mathematics elective*

3–4

HIS 102

History of Western Civilization II

HPE

Health and Physical Education elective

SPE 103

Voice and Diction

3

THR 112

Acting Workshop II

3 Total Credits

3 1–3

16–19

THIRD SEMESTER ENG 235

American Film classics

3

Lab Science elective*

4

PSY 101

General Psychology

3

ART 101

Art Appreciation I

3

Social Science elective*

3

Contact Person

Total Credits

Rose Gruber, Assistant Professor, Communications [email protected]

Liberal Arts

Program Notes

FIRST SEMESTER Course

16

FOURTH SEMESTER Lab Science elective*

4

Advisement

SOC 101

Principles of Sociology

3

Current students please visit RCGC.edu/advisement to schedule an appointment with your academic advisor. Future students please visit RCGC.edu/appointments to learn more about how to get started.

MUS

Music Appreciation I or Music elective

3

THR 211 or THR 217

Acting Workshop III or Drama

3

General Education elective*

3 Total Credits

16

Minimum number of credits to complete this program

63

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Liberal Arts Education [AA-EDU; CIP Code 130101]

Associate in Arts (A.A.) — Transfer This program provides the general education foundation necessary for students who are planning to transfer to complete a baccalaureate degree. Using available elective credits students will focus on Education as a specific field of study.

FIRST SEMESTER Course

Program Notes

Liberal Arts

Students should contact their advisor to clarify four-year degree transfer requirements and refer to the College catalog for course pre-requisites. ** Students intending on to transfer to Rowan University should take HPE 201 Health Science. *** Students intending to Transfer to Rowan University who are Early Childhood Education Majors should take MUS 103 Music in Childhood Education. *Language Electives: ASL 101 American Sign Language FRE 211 Elementary French I GER 212 Elementary German I ITA 213 Elementary Italian I SPA 215 Elementary Spanish I

Contact Person Chuck Harkins, Professor, Communications [email protected]

Advisement Current students please visit RCGC.edu/advisement to schedule an appointment with your academic advisor. Future students please visit RCGC.edu/appointments to learn more about how to get started.

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Credits

English Composition I

3

HIS 101

History of Western Civilization

3

SPE 101

Oral Communication

3

SOC 102

Sociology of the Family

3

PSY 101

General Psychology

3 Total Credits

Program Learning Outcomes Students who have completed the program will be able to: • Communicate effectively • Demonstrate an understanding of various scientific, artistic, social and historical ideas and perspectives • Analyze information and use critical thinking to make decisions and solve problems • Demonstrate a basic understanding of educational systems and theories and the teaching profession

Title

ENG 101

15

SECOND SEMESTER ENG 102

English Composition II

3

HIS 103

History of the United States I

3

PSY 212 or PSY 213

Psychology of the Adolescent or Child Psychology

3

ART 101 or MUS 101

Art Appreciation I*** or Music Appreciation I***

3

HPE

Health and Physical Education elective **

EDU 205

History of American Education Total Credits

1–3 3 16–18

THIRD SEMESTER ENG 103 MAT 101

Survey of World Literature

3

Concepts of Mathematics I

3

Lab Science elective

4

PSY 203

Educational Psychology

3

EDU 203

Teaching: An Introduction to the Profession

3

Total Credits

16

FOURTH SEMESTER MAT 120

Structures of Mathematics

3

Lab Science elective

4

Language elective*

3

GEO 102

Cultural Geography

3

EDU 130

Human Exceptionality

3 Total Credits

16

Minimum number of credits to complete this program

63

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Nursing and Allied Health Exercise Science

Advisement

[AS-EXS; CIP Code 310505]

Associate in Science (A.S.) — Transfer This program is designed for those students who have selected a major field of concentration and yet want more flexibility in course selection. The program is designed to meet transfer requirements for students pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree. It is suggested, however, that students seek advisement in course selection from the institutions to which they intend to transfer.

Program Learning Outcomes Students who have completed the program will be able to: • Analyze and explain how and why the human body responds to various types of physical activities • Develop exercise/fitness programs for individuals or groups with diverse health backgrounds and needs that involve proper demonstration and instruction of a variety of exercise equipment • Explain and apply basic CPR and first aid techniques • Identify general nutritional needs of individuals as well as how nutrition impacts exercise and athletic performance

Program Notes

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Elective Courses--15 credits selected from the following: HPE 104 Health and Fitness for the Individual HPE 111 Cardiovascular Fitness Activities HPE 113 Physical Fitness Activities HPE 117 Weight Training Activities HPE 211* Consumer Health Decisions HPE 231 Specialized Swimming HPE 245* Motor Development & Motor Learning HPE 260* Exercise Physiology HPE 265* Fitness Assessment & Exercise Prescription *Recommended if transferring to Rowan University

2 credits 1 credit 1 credit 2 credits 3 credits 2 credits 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits

Current students please visit RCGC.edu/advisement to schedule an appointment with your academic advisor. Future students please visit RCGC.edu/appointments to learn more about how to get started.

FIRST SEMESTER Course

Contact Person Timothy Schmitz, Instructor [email protected]

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Credits

English Composition I

3

PSY 101

General Psychology

3

BIO 101 or BIO 107

General Biology or Human Biology

4

HPE 192

Contemporary Health I

HPE

Health and Physical Education elective

3 Total Credits

1-3 14-17

SECOND SEMESTER ENG 102

English Composition II

3

BIO 105

Anatomy and Physiology I

4

HPE 193

Contemporary Health II

3

HPE 240

Introduction to Health, Physical Education and Recreation

3

Humanities elective (Art 101 or MUS 101 recommended)

3

Total Credits

16

THIRD SEMESTER BIO 106

Anatomy and Physiology II

4

MAT

Mathematics elective (MAT 103 recommended)

3

SOC 101

Principles of Sociology

3

HPE 136

Nutrition

HPE

Health and Physical Education elective

3 Total Credits

Employment Outlook Fitness Instructors Associate Degree $31,720 annually Snapshot: Lead, instruct and motivate individuals or groups in exercise activities including cardiovascular exercise, strength training and stretching. Athletic Trainers Bachelor’s Degree $42,690 annually Snapshot: Specialize in preventing, diagnosing and treating muscle and bone injuries and illnesses.

Title

ENG 101

1-3 14-16

FOURTH SEMESTER SPE 101

Oral Communications

3

HPE 235

Safety, First Aid and Prevention of Athletic Injuries

3

HPE

Health and Physical Education elective

1-3

HPE

Health and Physical Education elective

1-3

HPE

Health and Physical Education elective

1-3

HPE

Health and Physical Education elective (if needed)

1-3

Total Credits Minimum number of credits to complete this program

10-18 63

Nursing and Allied Health Health, Physical Education and Recreation (HPER) [AA-HPE; CIP Code 131314]

Associate in Arts (A.A.) — Transfer The Health, Physical Education and Recreation program provides our students with a solid foundation of learning experiences that will enable them to transfer into four-year programs, in order to pursue careers in the field of health and physical education as teachers or in the field of recreation.

FIRST SEMESTER Course

Employment Outlook

3

MAT 103

Statistics

3

HPE 240

Introduction to Health, Physical Education and Recreation

3

HPE 209

Individual and Dual Sports I

2

HPE 221

Team Sports I

2

Humanities elective

Contact Person Rob Valli, Instructor [email protected]

3 Total # Credits

16

SECOND SEMESTER ENG 102

English Composition II

3

BIO

Biology elective

4

PSY 101

General Psychology

3

SPE 101

Oral Communications

3

HPE 222

Team Sports II

2 Total Credits

15

THIRD SEMESTER BIO 105

Anatomy & Physiology I

4

HIS

History elective

3

SOC 101

Principles of Sociology

3

Humanities elective

3

HPE

Health and Physical Education elective Total Credits

Nursing and Allied Health

Health Educators Bachelor’s Degree $41,830 annually Snapshot: Teach individuals about behaviors that promote wellness; develop programs to encourage people to make healthy decisions. Health and Physical Education Teachers Bachelor’s Degree $53,230 annually Snapshot: Teach students academic lessons relating to health, nutrition and diet as well as physical fitness, conditioning and athletic sportsmanship.

Credits

English Composition I

Program Learning Outcomes Students who have completed the program will be able to: • Adequately demonstrate physical skills pertaining to team and individual sports as well as a variety of fitness activities • Teach individuals or groups a broad range of physical and recreational activities as well as a variety of team, dual and individual sports • Apply knowledge in basic human biology to physical and recreational activities • Explain and apply basic CPR and first aid techniques

Title

ENG 101

3 16

FOURTH SEMESTER MAT

Mathematics elective

3

HIS

History elective

3

MUS 101

Music Appreciation

3

HPE

Global/Cultural Awareness elective

3

Health and Physical Education elective

3

Total Credits

15

Minimum number of credits to complete this program

62

Advisement Current students please visit RCGC.edu/advisement to schedule an appointment with your academic advisor. Future students please visit RCGC.edu/appointments to learn more about how to get started.

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Nursing and Allied Health Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) [COA-CACC; CIP Code 510801]

Certificate of Achievement The CCMA certificate program is designed to educate students through classroom, laboratory and clinical instruction to become medical assistants capable of performing a variety of tasks to maintain efficiency in the health care environment. Responsibilities of a medical assistant include taking medical histories, recording vital signs, explaining procedures to patients, preparing patients for examination and assisting physicians in various procedures, recording ECG/EKG and performing phlebotomy procedures. Upon completion of this certificate program students will be eligible to take the National Health Career Association (NHA) certificate exam, which qualifies them for positions as medical assistants

Nursing and Allied Health

and/or multi-skilled ECG/EKG or phlebotomy technicians. This certificate program is designed so that students may complete the entire program in one college semester. Courses are offered at varying days and times. Please note that prior to participation in the clinical portion of ALH 115, ALH 119 and ALH 125 students must meet all immunization, criminal history and CPR certification requirements as specified in the Health Packet received upon registering for the course. Clinical training may be held at times, locations and dates that differ from regular scheduled class instruction. Students must remain flexible and have transportation to meet these course requirements. Students who have successfully completed the Certificate of Achievement (COA) in CCMA will have earned ten credits toward the A.A.S. Health Science degree plus completed four credits for the ALH 102 and ALH 104 degree requirements. For more information on the Health Science Degree please reference page 115 or visit RCGC.edu/CCMA.

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Course

Title

Credits

ALH 102

Medical Terminology

3

ALH 104

Patient Care

1

ALH 112

Fundamentals of Human Anatomy

1

ALH 115

ECG/EKG

4

ALH 119

Phlebotomy

3

ALH 125

Medical Assistant Procedures

3 Total Credits

15

Nursing and Allied Health Health Science [AAS-HEA; CIP Code 510000]

Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) — Career This program of study is designed to enhance career opportunities in Allied Health disciplines. Within this option, there are two pathways students can take to earn a Health Science degree. Students who hold an approved medical license or certificate can complete the remaining degree program electives to earn a degree in Health Science. Students interested in pursuing one of the following RCGC Allied Health Pathways will automatically be placed in the Health Science degree program: • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant • Diagnostic Medical Sonography • LPN-RN Track • Nuclear Medicine Technology • Nursing • Physical Therapist Assistant

Program Notes Please keep in mind that the following are selective admissions programs. Please see pages 114-128 for more information.

Once a student has been accepted into a selective admission program, their degree will be changed to the respective major. In the event students decide not to pursue one of the above selective admission programs, they will also have the option to complete the remaining electives for the Health Science degree.

Course Bank Electives** ALH 102, ALH 104, ALH 110, ALH 112, ALH 115, ALH 119, ALH 125, ALH 140, ART 101, ART 131, BIO 101, BIO 107, BIO 215, BUS 231, CHM 107, CHM 111, CHM 112, CIS 102, ENG 241, HPE 136, HPE 201, MAT 101, MAT 105, MAT 110, MAT 115, NUR 106, NUR 122, PHI 101, PHI 104, PHI 150, PHY 101, PSY 211, PSY 212, PSY 213, PSY 230, SOC 101, SOC 102, SPA 101, SPA 102 and SPE 101 To learn more about the program or attend an information session, please visit RCGC.edu/SelectiveAdmissions

Title

Credits

ENG 101

English Composition I

3

SPE 101

Oral Communication

3

BIO 105

Anatomy and Physiology I

4

PSY 101

General Psychology

3

ALH 102

Medical Terminology

3 Total Credits

16

SECOND SEMESTER ENG 102

English Composition II

3

MAT 105

Intermediate Algebra

4

BIO 106

Anatomy and Physiology II

4

SOC 102

Sociology of the Family

3

PHI 106

Biomedical Ethics

3 Total Credits

17

THIRD SEMESTER MAT 103

Statistics

3

HPE

Health and Physical Education elective

ALH 104

Patient Care

1–3 1

Course Bank elective(s)**

line Nursing 2 hereProgram and Allied Health Names

• Diagnostic Medical Sonography • LPN-RN Track • Nuclear Medicine Technology • Nursing • Physical Therapist Assistant

FIRST SEMESTER Course

2–25 Total Credits

7–32

Minimum number of credits to complete this program

63

Licensure /Certificate — 24 Credits Maximum Total Number of Classroom Number of and Clinical Hours Credits 500–549 12 550–599 13 600–649 14 650–699 15 700–749 16 750–799 17 800–849 18 850–899 19 900–949 20 950–999 21 1000–1049 22 1050–1099 23 1100 and above 24 A student whose program for a licensure or certificate was less than 500 hours will be awarded one credit for every 50 contact hours

TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS

63

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Nursing and Allied Health Health Science – Diagnostic Medical Sonography Pathway [AAS-DMS; CIP Code 510910]

ENG 101

Title

Credits

English Composition I

3

BIO 105

Anatomy and Physiology I

4

This pathway is designed to guide the student in planning to apply to the selective admission program for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS).

PSY 101

General Psychology

3

ALH 102

Medical Terminology

Program Notes

ENG 102

English Composition II

3

BIO 106

Anatomy and Physiology II

4

Sociology Science elective

3

Humanities elective

3

Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) Pathways

FIRST SEMESTER Course

3 Total Credits

13

SECOND SEMESTER

• Please keep in mind that the DMS program is a selective admissions program. For more information on requirements, please visit: RCGC.edu/SelectiveAdmissions • The course schedule is contingent upon successful completion of foundation (remedial) courses • To take BIO 105 Anatomy and Physiology I, students must have had taken a high school biology and/or college biology course BIO 107 and a high school chemistry and/or college chemistry course CHM 107 • MAT 105 Intermediate Algebra and MAT 110 Algebra and Trigonometry are prerequisites for PHY 103 General Physics I • Once a student has been accepted into the DMS program, their degree will be changed

ALH 104

Patient Care

1 Total Credits

14

THIRD SEMESTER HPE

Health and Physical Education elective

PHY 103

General Physics I

1–3 4

Total Credits Course Bank Elective(s)**

5–7 26–28

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Total Credits

** For Course Bank electives, please see page 115. To learn more about the program or attend an information session, please visit RCGC.edu/SelectiveAdmissions

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Minimum number of credits to complete this program

58

Nursing and Allied Health Health Science – Nuclear Medicine Technology Pathway [AAS-HEA; CIP Code 510000]

Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)

Program Notes

** For Course Bank Electives, please see page 115.

Title

Credits

English Composition I

3

BIO 105

Anatomy and Physiology I

4

PSY 101

General Psychology

3

ALH 102 or ALH

Medical Terminology or Basic Medical Terminology

1–3 Total Credits

11–13

SECOND SEMESTER ENG 102

English Composition II

3

BIO 106

Anatomy and Physiology II

4

CHM 111

General Chemistry

4

PHI 106

Biomedical Ethics

3 Total Credits

14

THIRD SEMESTER MAT 103

Statistics

3

PHY 103

General Physics I

4

HPE 136 or HPE 201

Nutrition or Health Science

3

ALH 104

Patient Care

1 Total Credits

Course Bank Elective(s)**

11

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• Please keep in mind that the NMT Program is a selective admissions program. For more information on requirements, please visit: RCGC.edu/SelectiveAdmissions • The course schedule is contingent upon successful completion of foundation (remedial) courses • To take BIO 105 Anatomy and Physiology I, students must have had taken a high school biology and/or college biology course BIO 107 and a high school chemistry and/or college chemistry course CHM 107 • MAT 105 (Intermediate Algebra) and MAT 110 Algebra and Trigonometry are prerequisites for PHY 103 General Physics I • MAT 105 (Intermediate Algebra) and a high school chemistry and/or college chemistry course CHM 107 are prerequisites for CHM 111 General Chemistry I • Once a student has been accepted into the NMT program, their degree will be changed

Course ENG 101

Pathways

This pathway is designed to guide the student in planning to apply to the selective admission program for Nuclear Medicine Technology program (NMT).

FIRST SEMESTER

22–24 Total Credits

Minimum number of credits to complete this program

22–24 58

To learn more about the program or attend an information session, please visit RCGC.edu/SelectiveAdmissions

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Nursing and Allied Health Health Science – Nursing Pathway [AAS-HEA; CIP Code 510000]

Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) This pathway is designed to guide the student in planning to apply to the selective admission program for Nursing (NUR).

Pathways

Program Notes

• Please keep in mind that the Nursing Program is a selective admissions program. For more information on requirements, please visit: RCGC.edu/SelectiveAdmissions • The course schedule is contingent upon successful completion of foundation (remedial) courses • To take BIO 105 Anatomy and Physiology I, students must have had taken a high school biology and/or college biology course BIO 107 and a high school chemistry and/or college chemistry course CHM 107 • Once a student has been accepted into the Nursing program, their degree will be changed

** For Course Bank Electives, please see page 115. To learn more about the program or attend an information session, please visit RCGC.edu/SelectiveAdmissions

FIRST YEAR Fall Semester Course

Title

Credits

ENG 101

English Composition I

3

BIO 105

Anatomy and Physiology I

4

PSY 101

General Psychology

3

HPE 136

Nutrition

3 Total Credits

Spring Semester ENG 102

English Composition II

3

BIO 106

Anatomy and Physiology II

4

SOC 101

Principles of Sociology

3

PSY 211

Psychology of Human Development

3

Humanities elective

3 Total Credits

BIO 215

Microbiology

4 Total Credits

Course Bank elective(s)**

Nursing and Allied Health

4 22–24

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16

Summer Semester

Minimum number of credits to complete this program

118

13

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Nursing and Allied Health Health Science – Physical Therapist Assistant Pathway [AAS-HEA; CIP Code 510000]

Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)

Program Notes

• Please keep in mind that the PTA program is a selectiveadmission program. For more information on requirements, please visit RCGC.edu/SelectiveAdmissions • The course schedule is contingent upon successful completion of foundation (general education) courses • To take BIO 105 Anatomy and Physiology I, students must have had taken a high school biology and/or college biology course BIO 107 and a high school chemistry and/or college chemistry course CHM 107 • Once a student has been accepted into the PTA program, their major of study will be changed. • A student who has no previous experience with healthcare terminology should consider taking the one-credit course, ALH 110 Basic Medical Terminology

Fall Semester Course

Title

Credits

ENG 101

English Composition I

3

BIO 105

Anatomy and Physiology I

4

MAT 115

College Geometry

3

PSY 101

General Psychology

3 Total Credits

Pathways

This pathway is designed to guide the student in planning to apply to the selective admission program for Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA).

FIRST YEAR

13

Spring Semester ENG 102

English Composition II

BIO 106

Anatomy and Physiology II

3 4

Course Bank elective**

5–6 Total Credits

12–13

SECOND YEAR Course Bank electives** Number of credits to complete this program

35 60

Nursing and Allied Health

**For Course Bank Electives, please see page 115.

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Nursing and Allied Health Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) [AAS-DMS; CIP Code 510910]

Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) — Career

Nursing and Allied Health

Selective Admissions

The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program prepares the student to function as a medical sonographer. The diagnostic medical sonographer performs sonographic examinations using high-frequency sound waves to visualize soft tissue structures, including the gall bladder, kidneys, pregnant uterus and other organs as requested by the physician. For the vast majority of diagnostic procedures, the sonographer has total responsibility for the care and well-being of the patient and must be prepared to produce quality images with care and empathy.

Graduates of the program will: • Utilize professional communication skills when interacting and collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary health care team and clients • Evaluate normal and abnormal measurements using evidence-based outcome • Demonstrate critical thinking when assessing situations, solving problems, and making decisions • Implement holistic care with diverse individuals across the lifespan • Integrate legal and ethical concepts into the practice of sonography • Engage in professional development and lifelong learning

Special Program Admission Requirements

Places of Employment and Outlook

Diagnostic Medical Sonography is a selective admission program. Students must be accepted to the DMS program prior to registering for any DMS classes. Please contact the Office of Admissions for a DMS Admission Packet, which outlines admission criteria. Clinical Agencies require criminal history background checks (CHBC) for all individuals engaged in patient care at the clinical agencies. All students must undergo CHBC upon acceptance into the DMS program. CHBC results are sent to the clinical agencies. They have the sole discretion to decide if students may engage in patient care at the agency. If the student is denied the opportunity to participate in the clinical agency as a result of CHBC findings, the student will be dismissed from the DMS program. A minimum grade of “C” is required in all DMS, BIO, ALH and PHY courses. In order to progress through the DMS program students must also maintain a cumulative 2.000 GPA or higher. Refer to the course description section of this catalog for prerequisite/co-requisite course requirements.

More than half of all sonographers are employed by hospitals and most of the remainder work in physicians’ offices and clinics, including diagnostic imaging centers. Employment of diagnostic medical sonographers is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations through 2018. Nationally there is a need for DMS professionals. There may not be enough openings for all graduates in the Tri-State Delaware Valley area, so some may need to leave the area to gain employment. Please consult the U.S. Occupational Information included in the Handbook for further information

Program Goals The DMS program will: • Prepare competent, entry-level general medical sonographers in the cognitive, psychomotor and affective learning domains • Utilize support services provided by the College to assist in overall course/program retention rate. • Provide a curriculum designed to meet requirements of professional bodies • Prepare students to take the ARDMS examinations appropriate for a general concentration program • Track success of graduates in obtaining employment as sonographers upon successful completion of program • Survey graduates and employers within six months of graduation for input on DMS program strengths and areas for improvement • Provide educational opportunities for re-careering and professional renewal consistent with the mission of the College • Evaluate the appropriateness of the curriculum against the changing environment and assess progress towards achieving its goal 120

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Salary Range for Geographical Area According to the BLS, diagnostic medical sonographers earned a median salary of $66,410 in 2013. The best-paid 10 percent earned more than $92,070, while the lowest-paid earned less than $45,840. Areas of the industry that pay well include outpatient care centers and colleges, universities and professional schools. To learn more about the program or attend an information session, please visit RCGC.edu/SelectiveAdmissions

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*Refer to the course description section of this catalog for prerequisite/co-requisite course requirements.

Fall Semester

FIRST YEAR Course

Title

Credits

ENG 101

English Composition I

3

BIO 105

Anatomy and Physiology I

4

PHY 103

General Physics I

4

PSY 101

General Psychology

3

DMS 101

Introduction to Medical Imaging

1 Total Credits

Selective Admissions

Diagnostic Medical Sonography is a selective admission program. Students must be accepted to the program prior to registering for any DMS courses. Please contact the Admissions Office for an Admission Packet outlining the steps to apply. Clinical agencies require criminal history background checks (CHBC) for all individuals engaged in patient care. All students must undergo a CHBC upon acceptance into the DMS program. CHBC results are sent to the clinical agencies who have the sole discretion to decide if the student may engage in patient care at the agency. If a student is denied the opportunity to participate in the clinical agency as a result of the findings of the CHBC, the student will be dismissed from the DMS* program. A minimum grade of “C” is required in all DMS, BIO, ALH and PHY courses. Students must maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 to progress in the DMS program.

15

Spring Semester ENG 102

English Composition II

3

BIO 106

Anatomy and Physiology II

4

ALH 102

Medical Terminology

3

DMS 117

Ultrasound Physics I

2

ALH 104

Patient Care

1

Social Science elective

3 Total Credits

16

Summer Semester DMS 113

Cross Section Anatomy

DMS 126

Intro. to Clinical Practicum (10 weeks)

2 Total Credits

Abdominal Sonography I

DMS 126

Intro. to Clinical Practicum (continued)

2 Total Credits

SECOND YEAR

4

Nursing and Allied Health

DMS 105

2

2

Fall Semester

DMS 201

Sonographic Interpretations I

2

DMS 203

Clinical Practicum I

3

DMS 209

OB/GYN Sonography I

3

DMS 106

Abdominal Sonography II

2

Humanities elective

3 Total Credits

13

Spring Semester DMS 226

Ultrasound Physics II

1

DMS 202

Sonographic Interpretations II

2

DMS 204

Clinical Practicum II

3

DMS 222

Vascular Ultrasound

3

DMS 210

OB/GYN Sonography II

3

HPE

Health and Physical Education elective

1

Total Credits

13

Summer Semester DMS 221

Seminars in Ultrasound

1

DMS 208

Small Parts Scanning

1

DMS 205

Clinical Practicum III

1 Total Credits

3

Minimum number of credits to complete this program

66

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Nursing and Allied Health Nuclear Medicine Technology (NMT) [AAS-NMT; CIP Code 510905]

Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) — Career

Nursing and Allied Health

Selective Admissions

Nuclear Medicine is the use of radioactive materials and sophisticated electronic scanning equipment for the diagnosis and treatment of certain suspected or known disorders of the human body. The three most common procedures are organ imaging, laboratory analysis and therapeutic administration. Students enrolled in the 22-month NMT program spend the first year building a core of Liberal Arts and Science courses and basic concepts of NMT. The second year is spent primarily in clinical training with additional instructional courses at the College. The program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on educational programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology and New Jersey Bureau of Radiologic Health. Upon successful completion of the NMT program requirements, graduates are eligible to apply for Board Certification through national certifying agencies: The American Registry of Radiologic Technologist and the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board. NMT students must complete the minimum number of required hours of clinical instruction, which are scheduled throughout the program in collaboration with clinical affiliates. Clinical hours occur during all College sessions.

Program Information Nuclear Medicine is the use of radiopharmaceuticals and sophisticated scanning equipment for the diagnosis and treatment of suspected or known disorders of the human body. Students enrolled in the 22-month NMT program spend their time building a core of liberal arts and science courses and concepts of NMT. The clinical component of the program begins in the second semester of the first year and continues through two summer sessions and throughout the second year.

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Beginning in the fall of 2018, the Nuclear Medicine Technology program will suspend admissions to the program due to curriculum revision. Consult the RCGC website (RCGC.edu) in summer of 2018 for future updates which will include a Magnetic Imaging Certificate.

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Nursing and Allied Health Nursing (NUR)

Generic Program

[AS-NUR; CIP Code 513801]

Selective Admissions

Associate in Science (A.S.) — Transfer The Nursing program at RCGC is a four semester sequential program. Each semester builds on previously learned knowledge and skills. The goal of the nursing program is to prepare students for entry-level positions as Registered Nurses. Upon successful completion of the nursing program, students are eligible to apply for state licensure and sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).

Nursing and Allied Health

Program Information

Employment Opportunities “RNs practice in all healthcare settings: hospitals, nursing homes, medical offices, ambulatory care centers, community health centers, schools and retail clinics. They also provide health care in more surprising locations such as camps, homeless shelters, prisons, sporting events and tourist destinations.” (ANA, 2017)

The American Nurses Association defines nursing as "the protection, promotion and optimization of health and abilities, prevention of illness and injury, facilitation of healing, alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response, and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, groups, communities and populations." (ANA, 2017). Nursing also encompasses autonomous and collaborative care of individuals of all ages, families, groups and communities, sick or well, and in all settings. Nursing includes the promotion of health, prevention of illness and the care of ill, disabled and dying people. Advocacy, promotion of a safe environment, research, participation in shaping health policy and in patient and health systems management and education are also key nursing roles.

Outcomes

Special Admission Requirements

Highlights

The Nursing program is a selective admission program. Students must be accepted to the Nursing program prior to registering for any NUR classes. Please contact the Office of Admissions for a Nursing Admission Packet, which outlines admission criteria. The packet is also available online at RCGC.edu. Clinical Agencies require criminal history background checks (CHBC) for all individuals engaged in patient care at the clinical agencies. All students must undergo CHBC upon acceptance into the nursing program. CHBC results are sent to the clinical agencies. They have the sole discretion to decide if students may engage in patient care at the agency. If the student is denied the opportunity to participate in the clinical agency as a result of CHBC findings, the student will be dismissed from the nursing program. Students must satisfactorily complete all 100-level nursing courses and Anatomy & Physiology I and II and Psychology 211 to progress to 200-level nursing course. Students who do not meet pre-requisite and co-requisite course requirements, and/or grade requirements will not be able to progress in the Nursing program.

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Students must complete the Nursing program in three years from the start of the first Nursing course. Students who do not complete the program within three years must wait five years before reapplying to the Nursing program. A minimum grad of “C” is required in all courses in the Nursing program of study including General Education and Science courses.

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Graduates of the Nursing program will: • Implement holistic care with diverse individuals across the lifespan • Evaluate therapeutic nursing interventions using evidence-based outcomes • Demonstrate critical thinking when assessing situations, solving problems and making decisions • Utilize professional communication skills when interacting and collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary health care team and clients • Integrate legal and ethical concepts into the practice of nursing • Engage in professional development and lifelong learning

The Nursing program is accredited by The New Jersey Board of Nursing and the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). Since 2000, the NCLEX-RN pass rate has been greater than 90 percent. To learn more about the program or attend an information session, please visit RCGC.edu/SelectiveAdmissions

Nursing and Allied Health

FIRST SEMESTER Course

Title

Credits

English Composition I

3

PSY 101

General Psychology

3

BIO 105

Anatomy and Physiology I

4

NUR 131

Nursing I

7

NUR 130

Nursing I Lab

1 Total Credits

Selective Admissions

ENG 101

18

SECOND SEMESTER BIO 106

Anatomy and Physiology II

4

NUR 141

Nursing II

7

NUR 140

Nursing II Lab

1

PSY 211

Psychology of Human Development

3

HPE 136

Nutrition

3 Total Credits

18

THIRD SEMESTER ENG 102

English Composition II

3

BIO 215

Microbiology

4

NUR 215

Nursing III

8

SOC 101

Principles of Sociology

3 18

Nursing and Allied Health

Total Credits FOURTH SEMESTER NUR 221

Nursing IV

8

NUR 220

Transition to Practice

3

NUR 207

Nursing Issues and Trends

1

Humanities elective

3 Total Credits

15

Minimum number of credits to complete this program

69

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Selective Admissions

LPN – RN

Title

Credits

[AS-NUR-LPN; CIP Code 513801]

English Composition I

Associate in Science (A.S.) — Transfer

PSY 101

General Psychology I

3

BIO 105

Anatomy and Physiology I

4

BIO 106

Anatomy and Physiology II

4

SOC 101

Principles of Sociology

3

Selective Admissions Requirements The Nursing program is a selective admission program. Students must be accepted to the program prior to registering for any NUR classes. Please contact the Admissions Office for an Admission Packet outlining the steps to apply. Clinical Agencies require criminal history background checks (CHBC) for all individuals engaged in patient care. All students must undergo CHBC upon acceptance into the nursing program. CHBC results are sent to the clinical agencies, who have the sole discretion to decide if the student may engage in patient care at the agency. If a student is denied the opportunity to participate in the clinical agency as a result of CHBC findings, the student will be dismissed from the nursing program. Students must satisfactorily complete all 100-level nursing courses and Anatomy & Physiology I and II and Psychology 211 to progress to 200-level nursing course. Students who do not meet pre-requisite and co-requisite course requirements and/or grade requirements will not be able to progress in the Nursing program. Students must complete the Nursing program in three years from the start of the first Nursing course. Students who do not complete the program within three years must wait five years before reapplying to the Nursing program. A minimum grad of “C” is required in all courses in the Nursing program of study including General Education and Science courses.

Nursing and Allied Health

FALL SEMESTER

Course ENG 101

This program combines general education with nursing courses to prepare currently Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) for entry-level Registered Nursing (RN) practice. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensing Examination (NCLEX-RN) and to apply to a Board of Nursing for licensure as an RN. The Nursing program is accredited by the New Jersey Board of Nursing and the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).

To learn more about the program or attend an information session, please visit RCGC.edu/SelectiveAdmissions.

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FIRST YEAR

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3

Total Credits

17

WINTER SEMESTER NUR 123

LPN-RN Transition

2

Additional nursing credits are granted upon completion of LPN to RN Transition courses

6

SPRING SEMESTER ENG 102

English Composition II

3

HPE 136

Nutrition

3

PSY 211

Psychology of Human Development

3

NUR 141

Nursing II

7

NUR 140

Nursing II Lab

1 Total Credits

SECOND YEAR

17

FALL SEMESTER

BIO 215

Microbiology

4

NUR 215

Nursing III

8

Humanities elective

3 Total Credits

15

SPRING SEMESTER NUR 221

Nursing IV

8

NUR 220

Transition to Practice

3

NUR 207

Nursing Issues and Trends

1 Total Credits

12

Minimum number of credits to complete this program

69

Nursing and Allied Health Physical Therapist Assistant [AAS-PTA; CIP Code 510806]

Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) — Career

Program Information

Program Goals

1. To provide a safe, nurturing environment for the enhancement of academic and clinical learning through provision of instruction from a qualified faculty of physical therapy educators and clinicians who are committed to experiences that translate into the safe, effective and ethical treatment of patients through the use of PT interventions which follow the principles of evidence-based practice. 2. To provide the effective resources and mentorship for program graduates to be successful takers of the NPTE for PTAs, then seek and obtain gainful employment after graduation. 3. To graduate* knowledgeable entry-level professional physical therapist assistants who are well-versed in the PTA’s point of entry into the patient/client management model and who continue to value life-long learning and commitment to the surrounding community far beyond graduation from the program.

Nursing and Allied Health

• Upon graduation from the PTA program*, students will be eligible to take the National Physical Therapy Examination for Physical Therapist Assistants to determine competence for licensure application and thus will be able to work in a variety of patient settings. Students receive acceptance into the program once, yearly, for the Spring semester. Petitions for entry into the program will be made available to students during the preceding Summer semester. • PTA technical coursework begins during the Spring semester and concludes with two six-week, full-time clinical affiliations in the subsequent Spring semester, just prior to graduating in May. Students should contact their advisor to clarify four-year degree transfer requirements and refer to the College catalog for course pre-requisites. HPE 106 is a PTA required course available to program participants only.

At the completion of the Physical Therapist Assistant program, a graduate will: 1. Qualify to take the National Physical Therapy Examination for Physical Therapist Assistants 2. Demonstrate behavior consistent with the PTA’s established core values of accountability, altruism, compassion and caring, cultural competence, duty, integrity and social responsibility 3. Work within the scope of practice as defined by the physical therapy licensing act and all pertaining laws and regulations of the state of practice 4. Use sound judgment for evidence-informed decision making through critical thinking and problem solving 5. Identify career development and lifelong learning opportunities In addition, as an entry-level physical therapist assistant, under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist, and within the patient’s established plan of care, a RCGC graduate will be able to: 6. Exhibit professional behaviors in the role as a responsible physical therapist assistant by providing safe, ethical and legal care 7. Demonstrate entry-level competency in all required intervention skills of a PTA including: a. Performance of manual techniques and application of biophysical agents b. Provision of transfer, gait, activities of daily living and functional training c. Instruction of therapeutic exercise and of patient and care giver education, and d. Progression of therapy interventions to achieve long term and short term goals 8. Communicate with patients/clients, caregivers and members of the health care team about the plan of care required in the rehabilitation process 9. Identify characteristics of pathology, patient diseases and conditions and pharmacology that will affect patient’s therapy outcomes 10. Complete and report patient data collection which communicates the need and rationale for continued physical therapy intervention 11. Document a patient’s progress in the health record to comply with facility and payer regulations consistent with the health care delivery system 12. Act in accordance with all emergency procedures related to the setting of practice

Selective Admissions

This selective-admission, day time professional program is designed to prepare the physical therapist assistant (PTA), to provide interventions and components of therapeutic measurement under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist.

Expected Student Outcomes

* Effective November 9, 2016 Rowan College at Gloucester County has been granted Candidate for Accreditation status by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA, 22314; phone: 703-706-3245; email: [email protected]). Candidate for Accreditation is a pre-accreditation status of affiliation with the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education that indicates the program is progressing toward accreditation and may matriculate students in technical courses. Candidate for Accreditation is not an accreditation status nor does it assure eventual accreditation.

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Nursing and Allied Health Admission Requirements

Selective Admissions

Prospective applicants will be required to include with the admission packet documentation of observation in a physical therapy clinic or department. A minimum of 25 hours must be completed in no less than two different settings (outpatient and inpatient or hospital.) Documentation must contain the date of observation, the start and stop times, the supervising clinician’s signature and the clinician’s legibly written name and license number. Applicants must also pass the HESI exam with the minimum required scores. The most up-to-date application information is on the College’s website at RCGC.edu.

Advisement Current students please visit RCGC.edu/advisement to schedule an appointment with your academic advisor. Future students please visit RCGC.edu/appointments to learn more about how to get started.

FIRST SEMESTER Course

Title

Credits

ENG 101

English Composition I

3

BIO 105

Anatomy and Physiology I

4

MAT 115

College Geometry

3

PSY 101

General Psychology

3 Total Credits

SECOND SEMESTER ENG 102

English Composition II

3

BIO 106

Anatomy and Physiology II

4

HPE 106

Health & Wellness Promotion in Physical Therapy

1

PTA 101

Intro to Physical Therapist Assisting

1

PTA 102

Kinesiology and Measurement of the Musculoskeletal

6

Total Credits

15

SUMMER SEMESTER PTA 105

Pathophysiology for the PTA

2

PTA 107

Essential Skills of the PTA I: Patient Care

4

PTA 210

Orthopedics for the PTA

1 Total Credits

Nursing and Allied Health

13

7

FOURTH SEMESTER PTA 207

Essential Skills of the PTA II: Biophysical Agents

4

PTA 208

Management of Neurological Disorders Across the Lifespan

4

PTA 209

Clinical Experience I (80 clinical hours)

2

PTA 216

Cardiovascular & Pulmonary PT

2

Total Credits

12

FIFTH SEMESTER

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PTA 229

Clinical Experience II (240 clinical hours)

6

PTA 239

Clinical Experience III (240 clinical hours)

6

PTA 240

Seminar in PTA Professionalism

1

Total Credits

13

Minimum number of credits to complete this program

60

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Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Arts and Sciences [AS-ASC; CIP Code 240101]

Associate in Science (A.S.) — Transfer This program is designed for those students who have selected a major field of concentration and yet want more flexibility in course selection. The program is designed to meet transfer requirements for students pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree. It is suggested, however, that students seek advisement in course selection from the institutions to which they intend to transfer.

Program Learning Outcomes Students who have completed the program will be able to: • Demonstrate application of theoretical concepts and fundamental principles utilized in the sciences, including use of the scientific method • Conduct background research on scientific topics to make educated conclusions and demonstrate ability to access and assess information including understanding of basic concepts, processes and keywords necessary to explore topics • Communicate with others in written and oral form and present scientific information effectively • Operate basic laboratory equipment successfully • Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to solving scientific research problems including utilizing statistics and graphical analyses

Advisement Current students please visit RCGC.edu/advisement to schedule an appointment with your academic advisor. Future students please visit RCGC.edu/appointments to learn more about how to get started.

FIRST SEMESTER Course

Title

ENG 101

English Composition I

3

MAT 110

Algebra and Trigonometry

4

Science Elective Pair I (first semester)*

4

Introduction to Programming or Intermediate Programming

4

CSC 101 CSC 111

Social Science elective

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)

If two Science Elective Pairs are selected from the table then two additional science courses must be selected from the following: CHM 111, CHM 201, BIO 101, BIO 103, BIO 104, BIO 105, BIO 106, BIO 107, BIO 112, BIO 113, BIO 116, BIO 140, BIO 209, BIO 212, BIO 215, BIO 216, BIO 221, PHY 103, PHY 105, PHY 111, PHY 112, PHY 201, PHY 203 **Select one of the following: MAT 103, MAT 201 or MAT 122

Contact Person

Dr. Susan Glenn, Associate Professor, Biology [email protected]

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3 Total Credits

18

SECOND SEMESTER ENG 102

English Composition II

3

MAT 107

Pre-Calculus and Mathematical Analysis

4

Science Elective Pair I (second semester)*

4

Social Science or Humanities elective General Education elective

3 3–4

Total Credits

Program Notes Students must complete all Arts and Science (A.S.) required courses (41 credits) plus 24 credits selected from the Science Elective Pairs and designated courses. * Two or three pairs of science electives may be selected from the following: If you take this course . . . you must take this course in the first semester . . . in the second semester BIO 101 BIO 102 BIO 105 BIO 106 BIO 112 BIO 212 BIO 115 BIO 216 CHM 111 CHM 112 CHM 201 CHM 202 PHY 103 PHY 104 PHY 201 PHY 202

Credits

17–18

THIRD SEMESTER MAT 108

Calculus I

4

Science Elective Pair II (first semester)*

4

Science elective* HPE

4

Health and Physical Education elective Humanities elective

1–3 3

Total Credits

16–18

FOURTH SEMESTER MAT

Mathematics elective**

3–4

Science Elective Pair II (first semester)*

4

Science elective*

4

General Education elective

3–4 Total Credits

Minimum number of credits to complete this program

14–16 65

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Arts and Sciences: Physics Option [AS-ASC-PHY; CIP Code 240101]

Associate in Science (A.S.) — Transfer The Arts and Sciences: Physics Option will provide students two years of concentrated study for those who plan to pursue a baccalaureate degree in physics or related disciplines. Humanities and social science electives are incorporated to provide a broad educational experience.

FIRST SEMESTER Course

3

MAT 108

Calculus I

4

CHM 111

General Chemistry I

4

PHY 121 or PHY 105

Physics for Everyday Life or Modern Astronomy

4

PHI

Social Science elective

3 Total Credits

ENG 102

English Composition II

3

MAT 122

Calculus II

4

CHM 112

General Chemistry II

4

PHY 201

Physics I (calculus-based)

4

Humanities elective

3 Total Credits

MAT 221

Calculus III

4

MAT 202

Linear Algebra

3

PHY 202

Physics II (calculus-based)

4

HPE

Health and Physical Education elective Total Credits

Current students please visit RCGC.edu/advisement to schedule an appointment with your academic advisor. Future students please visit RCGC.edu/appointments to learn more about how to get started.

1–3 12–14

FOURTH SEMESTER MAT 205

Differential Equations

4

PHY 203

Physics III (calculus-based)

4

SOC 130

Society, Ethics and Technology

3

CSC

Programming elective

4 Total Credits

15

Minimum number of credits to complete this program

63

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Advisement

18

THIRD SEMESTER

Contact Person Dr. Nasra Sultana, Assistant Professor [email protected]

18

SECOND SEMESTER

Program Notes Students planning to transfer to Rowan University should: 1. Take a non-PHI class for the Humanities elective 2. Take a non-SOC class for the Social Science elective 3. Take PHYS 00300 Modern Physics, on Rowan University’s campus in Spring semester of their second year

Credits

English Composition I

Program Learning Outcomes Students who have completed the program will be able to: • Understand and apply fundamental principles to the study of science overall including the health sciences • Develop and demonstrate the basic skill set, techniques and procedures required to do laboratory work in the physics and physics-related sciences

Title

ENG 101

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Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Biology [AS-BIO; CIP Code 260101]

Associate in Science (A.S.) — Transfer For those students interested in a biology-oriented career (pre-med, environmental science, forestry, etc.) this program provides a concentrated study of the first two years toward a baccalaureate degree. Although science and math are stressed, humanities and social science electives aid in providing a broad educational experience. Students are advised to check the requirements of their anticipated vocation or bachelor’s degree program at the college to which they intend to transfer.

Program Learning Outcomes

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)

Students who have completed the program will be able to: • Demonstrate application of theoretical concepts and fundamental principles in the biological sciences, including use of the scientific method • Conduct background research on life science topics to make educated conclusions and demonstrate ability to access and assess information including understanding of basic concepts, processes and keywords necessary to explore topics • Communicate with others in written and oral form and present life science information effectively • Operate basic laboratory equipment successfully including microscopes, measurement devices and computer technologies • Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to solving biology-based problems including utilizing statistics and graphical analyses

Program Notes Students should consult the institutions to which they wish to transfer when selecting elective courses.

Contact Person Dr. Jessica DeGraff, Associate Professor, Biology [email protected]

Advisement Current students please visit RCGC.edu/advisement to schedule an appointment with your academic advisor. Future students please visit RCGC.edu/appointments to learn more about how to get started.

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FIRST SEMESTER Course ENG 101

Title

Credits

English Composition I

3

MAT 107

Pre-Calculus and Math Analysis

4

BIO 101

General Biology I

4

CHM 111

General Chemistry I

4 Total Credits

15

SECOND SEMESTER ENG 102

English Composition II

3

MAT 108

Calculus I

4

BIO 102

General Biology II

4

CHM 112

General Chemistry II

4

COM 105

Technical and Scientific Writing Total Credits

3 18

THIRD SEMESTER CHM 201

Organic Chemistry I

4

BIO 209

Ecology

4

CSC 101 or CSC 111

Introduction to Programming or Intermediate Programming

4

Social Science elective

3

Humanities elective

3 Total Credits

18

FOURTH SEMESTER CHM 202

Organic Chemistry II

4

BIO 215 or BIO 221

Microbiology or Cell and Molecular Biology

4

HPE

Health and Physical Education elective Social Science or Humanities elective

1–3 3

General Education elective

3–4 Total Credits

Minimum number of credits to complete this program

15–18 66

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Biology: Bioscience Technologies Option [AS-BIO-TEC; CIP Code 260101]

Associate in Science (A.S.) — Transfer This Biology program option provides students with the basic course requirements necessary to satisfy the first three years of a baccalaureate degree in Bioscience Technologies (Biotechnology, Cytotechnology, Medical Technology) at a transfer institution. A “C” grade or better in each course is required for transfer. Biotechnology is the field in which biological and engineering principles are used to develop products and techniques for advances in gene therapy, new tests to diagnose and pharmaceuticals to treat a variety of diseases or new ways of studying the molecular and genetic structure of cells.

FIRST SEMESTER Course ENG 101

Title

Credits

English Composition I

3

MAT 107

Pre-Calculus and Math Analysis

4

BIO 101

General Biology I

4

CHM 111

General Chemistry I

4 Total Credits

SECOND SEMESTER ENG 102

English Composition II

3

MAT 108

Calculus I

4

BIO 102

General Biology II

4

CHM 112

General Chemistry II

4 Total Credits

Program Learning Outcomes In addition to the outcomes stated for the A.S. Biology program, students who have completed this option will be able to: • Apply biological principles to solve problems in health care and in the design of pharmaceutical products • Possess the laboratory techniques and skills necessary to contribute to the design, research, development and pre-clinical testing of diagnostic and therapeutic agents, methods and systems for health care • Possess specific technical and problem-solving skills required for biomedical settings in the medical, pharmaceutical and industrial chemical industries

Students planning to transfer to Thomas Jefferson University will require two additional courses selected from the following options: BIO 140, CHM 202, CSC 101 or CSC 111, HPE 136 or PHY 103.

15

THIRD SEMESTER BIO 209

Ecology

4

BIO 215

Microbiology

4

BIO 105

Anatomy and Physiology I

4

Social Science elective

3

Humanities elective

3 Total Credits

18

FOURTH SEMESTER CHM 201

Organic Chemistry I

4

BIO 221

Cell and Molecular Biology

4

BIO 106

Anatomy and Physiology II

4

HPE

Health and Physical Education elective Social Science elective or Humanities elective

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)

Program Notes

15

1–3 3

Total Credits Minimum number of credits to complete this program

16–18 64

Contact Person Dr. Brenden Rickards, Dean, STEM; Associate Professor, Biology [email protected]

Advisement Current students please visit RCGC.edu/advisement to schedule an appointment with your academic advisor. Future students please visit RCGC.edu/appointments to learn more about how to get started.

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Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Chemistry [AS-CHM; CIP Code 400501]

Associate in Science (A.S.) — Transfer This curriculum provides two years of concentrated study in science for those who plan to pursue a baccalaureate degree in chemistry. Humanities and social science electives are incorporated to provide a broad educational experience. Students are advised to plan their course selection based on the requirements of the vocation or curriculum of the four-year college of their choice.

Program Learning Outcomes Students who have completed the program will be able to: • Demonstrate competency in fundamental inorganic and organic chemistry topics by applying critical thinking and problem solving skills to solving chemistry/biology-based problems including utilizing graphical analyses • Develop and demonstrate the basic skill set of techniques and procedures, including recording and reporting of scientific information acquired in the laboratory, necessary to perform scientifically sound laboratory work in the chemical sciences

Program Notes

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)

*MAT 122 and MAT 221 may be substituted for first year math courses. Students should consult the institutions to which they wish to transfer when selecting elective courses. Students planning to transfer to Rowan University should: • Take a Social Science elective as the social science or humanities elective • Take CHEM 09250, Quantitative Analysis on Rowan University’s campus in Spring semester of their second year if planning to major in Chemistry • Take BMS 01205, Introduction to Biomedical Science I and BMS 01210, Introduction to Biomedical Sciences II during their Fall and Spring semesters of their second year respectively, if planning to major in Translational Biomedical Sciences

Contact Person Dr. Christina Nase, Assistant Dean, Assistant Professor, Chemistry [email protected]

Advisement Current students please visit RCGC.edu/advisement to schedule an appointment with your academic advisor. Future students please visit RCGC.edu/appointments to learn more about how to get started.

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FIRST SEMESTER Course

Title

Credits

ENG 101

English Composition I

3

MAT 108

Calculus I*

4

BIO 101

General Biology I

4

CHM 111

General Chemistry I

4 Total Credits

15

SECOND SEMESTER ENG 102

English Composition II

3

MAT 122

Calculus II*

4

BIO 102

General Biology II

4

CHM 112

General Chemistry II

4

COM 105

Technical and Scientific Writing Total Credits

3 18

THIRD SEMESTER CHM 201

Organic Chemistry I

4

PHY 201

Physics I (calculus-based)

4

CSC 101 or CSC 111 or MAT 221 or MAT 202

Introduction to Programming or Intermediate Programming or Calculus III or Linear Algebra

3–4

Social Science elective

3

Humanities elective

3 Total Credits

17–18

FOURTH SEMESTER CHM 202

Organic Chemistry II

PHY 202

Physics with Calculus II

4

HPE

Health and Physical Education elective

4

Social Science or Humanities elective

1–3 3

General Education elective*

3–4 Total Credits

Minimum number of credits to complete this program

15–18 65

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Chemistry: Pre-Pharm.D. Option [AS-CHM-PHA; CIP Code 400501]

Associate in Science (A.S.) — Transfer This Chemistry program option provides students with the basic course requirements to satisfy the first two years of a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) at a transfer professional institution. A minimum grade of “C” is usually needed for any course to transfer. In addition, students must successfully complete the PCAT and any other transfer application requirements specified by the pharmacy school.

Program Learning Outcomes Students who have completed the program will be able to: • Demonstrate competency in fundamental inorganic and organic chemistry topics by applying critical thinking and problem solving skills to solving chemistry/biology-based problems including utilizing graphical analyses • Develop and demonstrate the basic skill set of techniques and procedures, including recording and reporting of scientific information acquired in the laboratory, necessary to perform scientifically sound laboratory work in the chemical sciences

FIRST SEMESTER Course ENG 101

Dr. Robert Rossi, Professor, Chemistry [email protected]

Advisement Current students please visit RCGC.edu/advisement to schedule an appointment with your academic advisor. Future students please visit RCGC.edu/appointments to learn more about how to get started.

3

CHM 111

General Chemistry I

4

General Biology I

4

HPE

Health and Physical Education elective

1–3

General Education elective

3–4 Total Credits

15–18

SECOND SEMESTER ENG 102

English Composition II

3

MAT 108

Calculus I

4

BIO 102

General Biology II

4

CHM 112

General Chemistry II

4

Social Science elective

3 Total Credits

18

THIRD SEMESTER CHM 201

Organic Chemistry I

4

PHY 103

General Physics I

4

BIO 105

Anatomy and Physiology I

4

BIO 215

Microbiology

4 Total Credits

16

FOURTH SEMESTER CHM 202

Organic Chemistry II

4

PHY 104

General Physics II

4

BIO 106

Anatomy and Physiology II

4

Social Science elective or Humanities elective

3

Humanities elective

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)

Contact Person

Credits

BIO 101

Program Notes Students should contact the transfer advisor to determine appropriate transfer requirements to four-year colleges.

Title English Composition I

3 Total Credits

18

Minimum number of credits to complete this program

67

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Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Computer Science [AS-CSC; CIP Code 110701]

Associate in Science (A.S.) — Transfer The goal of this program is to provide the first two years of a Computer Science baccalaureate degree program for the students who wish to transfer to a four-year program in Computer Science. The core curriculum will provide foundations in programming and problem solving, data representation and algorithms, object-oriented programming, computer organization and assembly language programming fulfilling the core competencies of critical thinking and information technology. Although this program is primarily designed for students to transfer to a four-year program, after successful completion of this program, students will also find job opportunities in computer science and information technology areas.

Program Learning Outcomes

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)

Students who have completed the program will be able to: • Learn fundamental principles, theories and analytical skills to solve computing problems throughout the program • Analyze, design, choose the interface, coding, test and debug to effectively develop error-free computer programs • Learn computer architecture, software design and programming that are most widely used in Engineering, Science and Technology-related fields • Identify, formulate and solve problems and learn to adapt to evolving computer languages, systems and industry standards

Program Notes Students should contact the transfer advisor to determine appropriate transfer requirements to four-year colleges. *Students planning to transfer to Rowan University should take MAT 202 as their Mathematics elective.

Contact Person Barun Dandapat, Associate Professor, Computer Science [email protected]

Advisement Current students please visit RCGC.edu/advisement to schedule an appointment with your academic advisor. Future students please visit RCGC.edu/appointments to learn more about how to get started.

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FIRST SEMESTER Course

Title

Credits

ENG 101

English Composition I

3

MAT 108

Calculus I

4

CSC 111

Intermediate Programming

4

Humanities elective

3

Society, Ethics and Technology

3

SOC 130

Total Credits

17

SECOND SEMESTER ENG 102

English Composition II

3

MAT 122

Calculus II

4

PHY 201

Physics with Calculus I

4

CSC 205

Programming in C++

4 Total Credits

15

THIRD SEMESTER MAT 202 or MAT 221

Linear Algebra or Calculus III*

4

CSC 203

Assembly Language and Computer Organization

4

CSC 220

Data Structures and Algorithm

4

Humanities elective

3

HPE

Health and Physical Education elective Total Credits

1–3 16-18

FOURTH SEMESTER MAT 201

Discrete Mathematics

3

MAT 103

Statistics

3

PHY 202

Physics with Calculus II

4

CSC 210

Object Oriented Programming in JAVA

4

General Education elective

3 Total Credits

17

Minimum number of credits to complete this program

65

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Engineering Science [AS-ENR; CIP Code 140101]

Associate in Science (A.S.) — Transfer The goal of this program is to provide the first two years of an Engineering Science baccalaureate degree program for students who wish to transfer to a four-year institution as an Engineering Science major.

FIRST SEMESTER Course

Program Notes *Students should review requirements at their transfer institutions. Program electives are selected from BIO 101, CHM 201, DFT 103, DFT 113, CSC 203, CSC 220, ENR 211, ENR 212 and SPE 101. Students planning to transfer to Rowan University should: • Take SPE 101 as this Program elective • Take MAT 202 • Refer to their intended Engineering Field of Study advising track sheet for selecting the proper scheduling of courses at RCGC and Rowan University

3

MAT 108

Calculus I

4

CHM 111

General Chemistry I

4

CSC 205

Programming in C++

4

ENR 102

Freshman Engineering Clinic I

2 Total Credits

MAT 122

Calculus II

4

PHY 201

Physics with Calculus I

4

CHM 112

General Chemistry II

4

ENR 207

Engineering Materials

3

ENR 103

Freshman Engineering Clinic II

Current students please visit RCGC.edu/advisement to schedule an appointment with your academic advisor. Future students please visit RCGC.edu/appointments to learn more about how to get started.

2 Total Credits

17

THIRD SEMESTER ENG 102

English Composition II

3

MAT 221

Calculus III

4

PHY 202

Physics with Calculus II

4

ENR 201

Sophomore Clinic I

1

Humanities elective or Social Science elective

3

Program elective*

3–4 Total Credits

18–19

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)

Advisement

17

SECOND SEMESTER

Contact Person Gayle Hughes, Instructor I, Engineering [email protected]

Credits

English Composition I

Program Learning Outcomes Students who have completed the program will be able to: • Demonstrate an understanding of engineering materials used in different fields • Analyze and understand engineering designs • Deliver an effective and informative oral presentation

Title

ENG 101

FOURTH SEMESTER MAT 205

Differential Equations

4

SOC 130

Society and Technology

3

HPE

Health and Physical Education elective

ENR 202

Sophomore Clinic II

1

Humanities elective

3

Program elective*

1–3

3–4 Total Credits

Minimum number of credits to complete this program

15–18 67

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Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Engineering Technologies [AAS-ENT; CIP Code 150201]

Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) – Career The Engineering Technologies program is for students interested in engineering-related careers rather than pure engineering science. It is based on understanding the application of engineering principles. The goal of this program is to provide the necessary education and skills for gainful employment in the engineering technology field in areas that include civil engineering technologies, drafting and design, civil engineering construction management and land surveying. The program includes a balance of technologies, science, mathematics and general education courses to complete their degree and become more effective technologists in the field.

FIRST SEMESTER Course ENG 101

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)

Certificates of Achievement (COA) are available in four Engineering Technologies areas that can be completed before the degree. Refer to the College catalog or the Advising Office.

Advisement Current students please visit RCGC.edu/advisement to schedule an appointment with your academic advisor. Future students please visit RCGC.edu/appointments to learn more about how to get started.

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3

MAT 110

Algebra and Trigonometry

4

Introduction to Materials

3

DFT 103

CADD I (AutoCAD)

HPE

Health and Physical Education elective

3 Total Credits

1–3 14-16

SECOND SEMESTER ENG 102

English Composition II

3

MAT 107

Pre-Calculus and Mathematical Analysis

4

PHY 103

General Physics I

4

DFT 113

CADD II (Advanced AutoCAD)

3

Humanities elective **

3 Total Credits

17

THIRD SEMESTER CET 108

Introduction to Surveying

3

CET 203

Applied Statics

3

DFT 211

Architectural and Civil Planning

3

PHY 104

General Physics II

4

Program elective*

4 Total Credits

Program Notes * Choose from selected program electives: CET 201, CET 204, CET 205, CET 206, CET 207, CET 209, DFT 233, ENR 207 Note: Ensure the prerequisites, if necessary, are satisfied in order to select any of the electives. ** Humanities: Art, Music, Foreign Language, Speech, Creative Writing, Journalism, Business, Communications, Philosophy OR Social Sciences: History, Political Science, Economics, Sociology, Psychology, Education. Note: Humanities and Social Science electives must be chosen from the approved list of General Education courses. Reference the College catalog and/or the Advising Office.

Credits

CET 101

Program Learning Outcomes Students who have completed the program will be able to: • Understand and analyze construction materials, basic physical science principles and structural designs • Demonstrate and apply the basic principles of land, route and construction surveying • Apply the fundamentals of computer-aided drafting and design disciplines used in civil and mechanical engineering

Title English Composition I

17

FOURTH SEMESTER SOC 130

Society, Ethics and Technology

3

CET 208

Route and Construction Surveying

3

DFT 203

CADD 3D Modeling

3

Humanities elective ** or Social Science elective**

3

Program elective

4 Total Credits

16

Minimum number of credits to complete this program

64

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Engineering Technologies Certificates of Achievement The Certificates of Achievement in the Engineering Technologies program will provide students with a concentration of courses that parallel the associate degree program. The certificates below give students the knowledge and skills needed for employment in their respective fields. Once a certificate is completed, students can continue with the remaining course requirements leading to an A.A.S. degree in Engineering Technologies from RCGC.

Advisement Current students please visit RCGC.edu/advisement to schedule an appointment with your academic advisor. Future students please visit RCGC.edu/appointments to learn more about how to get started.

Civil Engineering Technologies

Drafting and Design

[COA-CACE; CIP Code 150201]

[COA-CADD; CIP Code 151302]

Course

Title

Credits

Course

Title

Credits

Introduction to Materials

3

DFT 103

CADD I (AutoCAD)

3

CET 108

Introduction to Surveying

3

DFT 113

CADD II (Advanced AutoCAD)

3

CET 203

Applied Statics

3

CET 204 or CET 205 or CET 208

Structural Systems or Applied Strengths and Materials or Route and Construction Surveying Total Credits

3

DFT 211

Architectural and Civil Planning

3

DFT 203

CADD 3-D Modeling

3 Total Credits

Land Surveying

[COA-CACS; CIP Code 151001]

[COA-CALS; CIP Code 151102]

Title

Credits

CET 101

Introduction to Materials

3

DFT 103

CADD I (AutoCAD)

3

CET 201

Codes, Contracts, Specifications

3

BUS 107 or CET 209 or DFT 203

Business Law or Cost Estimating or CADD 3-D Modeling

3 Total Credits

12

12

Construction Supervision

Course

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)

CET 101

12

Course

Title

Credits

CET 108

Introduction to Surveying

3

CET 206

Evidence and Procedures of Boundary Locations

3

CET 208

Route and construction Surveying

3

DFT 103

CADD I (AutoCAD)

3 Total Credits

12

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Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Equine Science [AS-ESC; CIP Code 010507]

FIRST SEMESTER Course

3

The associate degree in Equine Science will provide students with instruction and practical experience in the management, nutrition, physiology and care of horses and a strong foundation in biological, chemical and business principles. A major in equine science provides students with a broad curriculum in the sciences to consider a transfer option to a four-year institution or employment in the equine industry.

MAT

Mathematics elective*

3–4

BIO 101

General Biology I

4

BIO 116

Animal Science

4

General Education elective**

3

ENG 102

English Composition II

3

Program Learning Outcomes

MAT

Mathematics elective*

4

BIO 102

General Biology II

4

BIO 115

Introduction to Equine Science

Students who have completed the program will be able to: • Demonstrate knowledge of theory and practical experience in anatomy, physiology, nutrition, behavior, health and reproduction of the horse • Relate principles of science, technology and business to the equine industry while appraising and utilizing primary literature in written and oral communication • Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to evaluating horses, horse management and facilities

Total Credits

* Students must select two mathematics electives from the following: MAT 103, MAT 107 or MAT 108. Students should check with transfer school equine science program to determine electives. Students planning to transfer to Delaware Valley College or Rutgers University should complete MAT 107 and MAT 103. Students planning to transfer to the University of Delaware should complete MAT 103 and MAT 108. **Students planning to apply to Ross University’s Veterinary Medicine Graduate program will need to complete BIO 221 as their Science elective, PHY 103 as their General Education elective, CHM 201 and CHM 202 and complete of Biochemistry at another institution

Contact Person Emily Allen, Assistant Professor, Biology [email protected]

Advisement Current students please visit RCGC.edu/advisement to schedule an appointment with your academic advisor. Future students please visit RCGC.edu/appointments to learn more about how to get started.

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SECOND SEMESTER

4 Total Credits

15

THIRD SEMESTER CHM 111

General Chemistry I

4

BIO 216

Equine Capstone Practicum

3

ECO 101

Principles of Economics I (Macro)

3

PSY 101

General Psychology

3

Humanities elective

3

Program Notes

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)

Credits

English Composition I

Associate in Science (A.S.) — Transfer

140

Title

ENG 101

Total Credits

16

FOURTH SEMESTER CHM 112

General Chemistry II

4

ECO 102

Principles of Economics II (Micro)

3

HPE 102

First Aid, Safety and CPR

2

Science elective

4

General Education elective**

3–4 Total Credits

Minimum number of credits to complete this program

16–17 64

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Equine Science [COA-CAES; CIP Code 010507]

Certificate of Achievement The Certificate of Achievement (COA) in Equine Science will provide students with the instruction and practical experience in management, nutrition, physiology and care of horses. Students can either complete just the certificate or continue to work toward an associate degree in Equine Science.

Course

Title

Credits

BIO 116

Animal Science

4

BIO 115

Introduction to Equine Science

4

BIO 216

Equine Capstone Practicum

3

BIO

Biology elective

4 Total Credits

15

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)

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Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Marine Science [AS-MSC; CIP Code 261302]

Credits

English Composition I

3

The A.S. in Marine Science will provide students with the foundational study of physical, biological and chemical sciences as well as an understanding of the marine environment and its interactions with the earth, the biosphere and the atmosphere. A major in marine science provides students with a broad curriculum in the sciences as well as an understanding of marine life and their adaptations.

CHM 111

General Chemistry I

4

BIO 101

General Biology I

4

BIO 112

Introduction to Marine Biology

Program Learning Outcomes Students who have completed the program will be able to: • Apply scientific foundation to support upper-level study in marine science as well as related disciplines • Define marine ecosystems and the diversity of marine organisms • Integrate learned material with current research to formulate ideas concerning a sustainable future

Program Notes Students should contact their advisor to clarify four-year degree transfer requirements and refer to the College catalog for course prerequisites. * Students should check with transfer school marine science program to determine elective.

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)

Title

ENG 101

Associate in Science (A.S.) — Transfer

Contact Person Dr. Jessica DeGraff, Associate Professor, Biology [email protected]

Advisement Current students please visit RCGC.edu/advisement to schedule an appointment with your academic advisor. Future students please visit RCGC.edu/appointments to learn more about how to get started.

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Total Credits

4 15

SECOND SEMESTER ENG 102

English Composition II

3

CHM 112

General Chemistry II

4

BIO 102

General Biology II

4

PHI 104

Ethics

3

HPE

Health and Physical Education elective Total Credits

1–3 15–17

THIRD SEMESTER MAT 103 or MAT 107

Statistics or Pre-Calculus

BIO 212

Wetlands Field Ecology

4

PHY 103

General Physics I

4

Social Science elective

3

3–4

General Education elective

3 Total Credits

17–18

FOURTH SEMESTER MAT 108

Calculus I

4

PHY 104

General Physics II

4

BIO or CHM 201

BIO elective (200-level)* or Organic Chemistry I*

4

Science elective or Humanities elective

3 Total Credits

15

Minimum number of credits to complete this program

62

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Mathematics [AS-MAT; CIP Code 270101]

Associate in Science (A.S.) — Transfer This program is designed for students who have chosen mathematics as a major field of concentration and it will prepare students to transfer into a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree program.

FIRST SEMESTER Course

3

MAT 108

Calculus I*

4

SPE 101

Oral Communications

3

CSC 101

Introduction to Programming

4

Social Science elective**

3 Total Credits

ENG 102

English Composition II

3

MAT 122

Calculus II

4

MAT 201

Discrete Mathematics

3

Social Science elective**

3

Humanities elective**

Actuaries Bachelor’s Degree $93,680 annually Snapshot: Analyze the financial costs of risk and uncertainty. Use mathematics, statistics and financial theory to assess the risk that an event will occur and help businesses and clients to develop policies that minimize the cost of that risk.

3 Total Credits

16

THIRD SEMESTER MAT 202

Linear Algebra

3

MAT 221

Calculus III

HPE

Health and Physical Education elective

4

Science elective***

1–3 4

General Education elective

3 Total Credits

15–17

FOURTH SEMESTER MAT 205

Differential Equations

4

MAT

Mathematics elective

4

Science elective**

3

General Education elective

3

General Education elective

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)

Employment Outlook

17

SECOND SEMESTER

Program Notes * Students who need prerequisite mathematics courses before beginning Calculus I will need more than four semesters to complete the degree ** Students should consult the institutions to which they wish to transfer when selecting elective courses. Economics is recommended for social science elective. *** A minimum of eight credits in a two-semester laboratory science sequence is required. PHY 201 and 202 are recommended for most transfer institutions. Students planning to transfer to Rowan University should: 1. Take ECO 101 and ECO 102 as Social Science electives. 2. Take PHY 201 and PHY 202 as Science electives. 3. Take a four-credit science course as a General Education elective.

Credits

English Composition I

Program Learning Outcomes Students who have completed the program will be able to: • Demonstrate theoretical knowledge in advanced mathematics • Perform abstract mathematical reasoning • Read, interpret and analyze quantitative information • Apply mathematical concepts and solve problems

Title

ENG 101

3 Total Credits

17

Minimum number of credits to complete this program

65

Contact Person Greg Buthusiem, Assistant Professor, Mathematics [email protected]

Advisement Current students please visit RCGC.edu/advisement to schedule an appointment with your academic advisor. Future students please visit RCGC.edu/appointments to learn more about how to get started.

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Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Process Technology

First Year

[AAS-PTE; CIP Code 150699]

Course

Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) – Career The Process Technology Program is designed for students interested in a career working in industrial processing plants. Graduates of this program will be prepared for employment in the pharmaceutical, chemical and petroleum processing industries. The program curriculum will provide students exposure to a scientific background emphasizing hands-on work and critical thinking skills and opportunities for internships throughout the region.

Program Learning Outcomes Students who have completed this program will be able to: • Effectively communicate technical concepts in both written and oral form • Identify process technology systems and troubleshoot abnormal processes • Operate processing equipment effectively and safely

ENG 101

FALL SEMESTER Title

MAT 105

Intermediate Algebra

4

First Aid, Safety and CPR

2

CHM 107

Introductory Chemistry

4

PTE 101

Process Technology I: Intro. to Process Technology

3 Total Credits

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)

Advisement Current students please visit RCGC.edu/advisement to schedule an appointment with your academic advisor. Future students please visit RCGC.edu/appointments to learn more about how to get started.

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16

SPRING SEMESTER ENG 102

English Composition II

3

MAT 110

Algebra and Trigonometry

4

PTE 102

Process Technology II: Instrumentation

3

PTE 103

Principles of Occupational Safety and Health

3

PTE 201

Process Technology Equipment

4 Total Credits

17

SUMMER SEMESTER CEP 211

Cooperative Education Experience Total Credits

Second Year

3 3

FALL SEMESTER

SPE 101

Oral Communication

3

COM 105

Technical and Scientific Writing

3

PHY 103

General Physics I

4

PTE 202

Process Technology Systems and Troubleshooting

5

Contact Person Dr. Brenden Rickards, Dean, STEM; Associate Professor, Biology [email protected]

3

HPE 102

Program Notes Students should review requirements at their transfer institutions. *Program electives are selected from BIO 101, CHM 201, DFT 103, DFT 113, CSC 203, CSC 220, ENR 211, ENR 212 and SPE 101.

Credits

English Composition I

Total Credits

15

SPRING SEMESTER PHI 150

Critical Thinking

3

SOC 130

Society, Ethics and Technology

3

CIS 102

Introduction to Computers

4

Program elective*

3–4 Total Credits

Minimum number of credits to complete this program

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Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Technical Studies — STEM Track [AAS-TEC; CIP Code 159999]

Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) — Career The Technical Studies – STEM Track Degree program is designed for individuals who wish to validate their prior apprenticeship, industrial or military training and receive college credits for these experiences so that they may complete their degrees. After a formal assessment of this prior learning, technical credits will be awarded.

FIRST SEMESTER Course

English Composition I

MAT

Mathematics elective

3 3 3–4 Total Credits

9–10

SECOND SEMESTER ENG 102

English Composition II

3

Science elective

4

Technical elective*

3–4 Total Credits

10–11

THIRD SEMESTER COM 105

Technical and Scientific Writing Social Science elective

3 3

Technical elective*

3–4

Program Notes

Total Credits

9–10

FOURTH SEMESTER HPE

Health and Physical Education elective

1–3

Humanities elective

3

Technical elective*

3–4

General Education elective

3 Total Credits

10–13

Apply up to 25 Technical Credits**, as per Articulation Agreement

25

Minimum number of credits to complete this program

63

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)

* Technical electives may be selected from any of the following areas: Computer Science – CSC; Civil Engineering Technology – CET; Drafting and Design – DFT; Engineering Science – ENR ** Technical Credits: College credit will be awarded for military or apprenticeship training programs in the building and construction trades, based upon the American Council on Education (ACE) review and evaluation of the program and their recommendations for awarding academic credit for successful completion of those programs. These credits will be placed on the students’ transcripts when documentation of satisfactory completion is presented by an official of the apprenticeship program and after the student matriculates into a degree program, and has completed 25 credits of course work at Rowan College at Gloucester County. College credits for specialized certifications obtained in a corporate or industrial setting may also be awarded, based on the credentials obtained and the documentation provided. From 3 to 25 credits may be awarded, based on the ACE review and the recommendations provided by Student Services. Students with less than 25 credits may select credits from the Technical electives listed above.

Credits

Technical elective*

Program Learning Outcomes Students who have completed the program will be able to: • Effectively communicate technical concepts in both written and oral form • Identify resources, obtain and critically evaluate information • Demonstrate an understanding of ethical and professional guidelines and policies

Title

ENG 101

Employment Opportunities The Technical Studies degree program provides technical skill, combined with business and/or additional knowledge that will provide career mobility and open up new opportunities — possibly to be a foreman, a shop steward or to start a business.

Advisement Current students please visit RCGC.edu/advisement to schedule an appointment with your academic advisor. Future students please visit RCGC.edu/appointments to learn more about how to get started.

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General Education Requirements General Education Requirements for Academic Programs in New Jersey’s Community Colleges A General Education Foundation for Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Specialized Associate and Certificate program In New Jersey’s Community Colleges (1997 adoption, 2007 Reaffirmed, August 15, 2007 Revision) APPROVED BY PRESIDENTS — 9/6/2011

General Education Goal(s) addressed

Course Categories

A.A.

A.S.

A.A.S., A.F.A.

(Goal Categories) credits credits A.S. Nursing credits 1

Communications (Written and Oral Com.)

9

6

Certificate credits

6

3

Mathematics — Science —Technology 12 9 3 2 Mathematics 3–8 cr. (Quant Knlg. and Skills) 3 Science 3–8 cr. (Sci. Knlg and Rsng.) 4 Technological Competency 0–4 cr.

3

5

Social Science (Society and Human Behavior)

6

3



Humanities (Humanities Perspective)

9

3

7

History (Historical Perspective)

6

8

Diversity courses (Global and Cult. Awns.)

3



Unassigned general education credit 6 8

6



General education foundation total 45

3 3

30

20

6

Gen. Ed. Foundation Course Categories

NJCC Goal Categories*

1 Communications

1 Written and Oral Communications

An array of courses which prepare students to speak, read and write effectively. At least two of these must be composition courses for A.A. and A.S. degrees. At least one of these must be a composition course for specialized degree programs and certificates.

2 Mathematics

2 Quantitative Knowledge and Skills

Any college level mathematics course including statistics, algebra or calculus course(s). These courses should build upon a demonstrated proficiency in basic algebra.

3 Science

3 Scientific Knowledge and Reasoning

Any course(s) in the biological or physical sciences - or non-majors survey course. At least one of these courses must have a laboratory component.

4 Technology

4 Technological Competency or Information Literacy

Any course that emphasizes common computer technology skills (e.g. computer science, information technology) that helps students to access, process and present information. This component is not required for student who can demonstrate competency.

5 Social Science

5 Society and Human Behavior

Any introductory course(s) from among anthropology, economics, geography, political science, psychology or sociology.

6 Humanities

6 Humanistic Perspective

Any broad-based course(s) in the appreciation of art, music or theater; literature, foreign language; history; philosophy and/or religious studies.

7 History

7 Historical Perspective

8 Diversity courses

8 Global and Cultural Awareness

Course Criteria: Below are brief descriptions of the course criteria for satisfying the requirements. For fuller description see the NJCC GE Course Criteria (September 6, 2011)

Any broad-based course(s) or sequence of courses in World, Western, non-Western or American History. Any course whose primary purpose is to expose students to a multicultural society or people possibly within the context of non-introductory study of a foreign language. If this goal is integrated into one or more general education course(s), the three credits may be moved from this category to another general education category.

General Education Integrated Course Goal

Course Criteria: Below are brief descriptions of the course criteria for satisfying the requirements. For fuller descriptions, see the NJCC GE Course Criteria

Ethical Reasoning and Action

This ethical reasoning and action goal may be infused in any of the above categories. These courses should include the ethical implications of issues and situations.

Information Literacy

These courses include the requirement for students to address an information need by locating, evaluating and effectively using information.

Note: This document should be used in conjunction with the NJCC GE Learning Goals and Suggested Individual College-Wide Learning Obj. (9-6-2011)

Source: New Jersey Council of County Colleges http://www.njccc.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/General-Education-Foundation-Policy.pdf

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General Education Electives

General Education Electives

Appropriate reading-level skills are a prerequisite for most college-level courses offered at Rowan College at Gloucester County. This prerequisite may be satisfied by passing the College placement exam or successfully completing the specific reading course requirement. All of the courses listed may be used as general education electives at Rowan College at Gloucester County and have been approved for statewide transfer to four-year institutions. Students are strongly advised to confirm which electives are accepted by the prospective transfer college.

Written and Oral Communication in English (WOC) ENG 101 ENG 101 E ENG 102 SPE 101

English Composition I Enhanced English Composition I English Composition II Oral Communication

Mathematics (QKS) MAT 100 MAT 101 MAT 102 MAT 103 MAT 105 MAT 107 MAT 108 MAT 110 MAT 115 MAT 120 MAT 122 MAT 151 MAT 152 MAT 200 MAT 202 MAT 205 MAT 221

Foundations of Mathematics I Concepts of Mathematics Survey of Mathematics Statistics Intermediate Algebra Pre-Calculus and Mathematical Analysis Calculus I Algebra and Trigonometry College Geometry Structures of Mathematics Calculus II Mathematics for Management Applied Calculus Foundations of Mathematics II Linear Algebra Differential Equations Calculus III

Science (SKR) BIO 101 BIO 102 BIO 103 BIO 104 BIO 105 BIO 106 BIO 107 BIO 111 BIO 112 BIO 113 BIO 116 BIO 140 BIO 209 BIO 215 BIO 221

General Biology I General Biology II Environmental Science: Ecosystems and Man Environmental Science: Pollution and Solutions Anatomy and Physiology I Anatomy and Physiology II Human Biology Contemporary Concepts in Biology Introduction to Marine Biology Economy Botany: Plants and Society Animal Science Science of Nutrition Ecology: Principles and Processes Microbiology Cell and Molecular Biology

CHM 107 CHM 111 CHM 112 CHM 201 CHM 202 CHM 215 PHY 101 PHY 103 PHY 104 PHY 105 PHY 107 PHY 111 PHY 112 PHY 121 PHY 201 PHY 202 PHY 203

Introductory Chemistry General Chemistry I General Chemistry II Organic Chemistry I Organic Chemistry II Environmental Chemistry Principles of Physical Science I General Physics I General Physics II Modern Astronomy Technical Physics I Earth Science: Land and Sea Earth Science: Air and Space Physics for Everyday Life Physics I (calculus-based) Physics II (calculus-based) Physics III (calculus-based)

Technological Competency (TC) or Information Literacy (IL) CIS 102 CIS 110 CSC 101

Introduction to Computers Fundamentals of Programming Introduction to Programming

Social Science — Introductory (SHB) ECO 100 ECO 101 ECO 102 GEO 102 POL 101 POL 103 PSY 101 PSY 211 PSY 212 PSY 213 PSY 215 SOC 101 SOC 102 SOC 104 SOC 130

Introduction to Economics Principles of Economics I (Macro) Principles of Economics II (Micro) Cultural Geography American Federal Government Introduction to Political Science General Psychology Psychology of Human Development Psychology of the Adolescent Child Psychology Psychology of Aging Principles of Sociology Sociology of the Family Social Problems Society, Ethics and Technology

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General Education Electives Humanities — Broad-Based (HUP)



ART 101 ART 121 ART 201 ART 202 ASL 101 ASL 102 CHI 101 ENG 103 ENG 109 ENG 203 ENG 222 ENG 225 ENG 230 ENG 231 ENG 235 ENG 236 ENG 241 ENG 243 FRE 101 GER 101 GER 102 HIS 101 HIS 102 HIS 103 HIS 104 HIS 107 HIS 205 HIS 206 ITA 101 ITA 102 MUS 101 MUS 203 PHI 101 PHI 104 PHI 110 PHI 150 PHI 204 PHI 210 SPA 101 SPA 102 SPA 201 SPA 202

Art Appreciation I History of Photography Art History I Art History II American Sign Language I American Sign Language II Elementary Chinese: Mandarin Survey of World Literature Survey of Classical Greek and Roman Literature Literature by Women The Romantic Era in American Literature Twentieth Century American Authors Major American Writers Major British Writers American Film Classics Contemporary American Film Survey of African American Literature The Freedom Papers: Britain’s Other Literary Treasures Intro to French Elementary German I Elementary German II History of Western Civilization I History of Western Civilization II History of the United States I History of the United States II African American History World History I World History II Elementary Italian I Elementary Italian II Music Appreciation I American Music Introduction to Philosophy I Ethics Religions of the World Critical Thinking Contemporary Moral Issues Ancient and Medieval Philosophy Elementary Spanish I Elementary Spanish II Intermediate Spanish I Intermediate Spanish II

Historical Perspective (HSP) HIS 101 HIS 102 HIS 103 HIS 104 HIS 107 HIS 205 HIS 206

History of Western Civilization I History of Western Civilization II History of the United States I History of the United States II African American History World History I World History II

Global And Cultural Awareness (GCA) ASL 102 ENG 103 ENG 240 ENG 241 GEO 102 HIS 107 PHI 110 SOC 101 SOC 102 SOC 104 SPA 202

American Sign Language II Survey of World Literature Introduction to Children’s Literature Survey of African American Literature Cultural Geography African American History Religions of the World Principles of Sociology Sociology of the Family Social Problems Intermediate Spanish II

Ethical Reasoning and Action (ERA) SOC 130 PHI 101 PHI 104 PHI 204 PHI 210 PSY 212

Society, Ethics and Technology Introduction to Philosophy I Ethics Contemporary Moral Issues Ancient Medieval Philosophy Psychology of the Adolescent

Information Literacy (IL) ENG 101 ENG 101 E ENG 102 ENG 109 SPE 101

English Composition I Enhanced English Composition I English Composition II Survey of Classical Greek and Roman Literature Oral Communication

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Course Descriptions

Course Descriptions

Appropriate reading-level skills are a prerequisite for most college-level courses offered at RCGC. This prerequisite may be satisfied by passing the College placement exam or successfully completing the specific reading course requirement. Many courses require course fees in addition to tuition. Please refer to page 17 of this catalog or to the website RCGC.edu for a list of fees and fees relating to online course listings. Many of the courses listed are offered as online, hybrid or web-enhanced. Check the online schedule or an advisor for more information. Please Note: All course and lab fees are listed according to categories (A through L; O, Q and W). Dollar amounts for each category, listed on page 17 of this catalog, are accurate through June 30, 2018.

ALH – Allied Health ALH 102 Medical Terminology 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 This course is designed to assist in mastery of the terms, words, phrases and symbols that describe the human body in its various states of health and disease, as well as the proper anatomical terms for each of the body parts. Terminology regarding diagnosis, surgical procedures and pharmacological preparations will be presented. The depth and scope of this course will meet the needs of students in health technologies and in business departments. ALH 104 Patient Care 1 lecture hour, 1 credit Prerequisite: RDG 099 This course emphasizes those details pertaining to the general care and well-being of the patient. Body mechanics, medical emergencies, ethics, dealing with apprehensive patients, isolation techniques and general care are presented. ALH 105 Basic Physical Exam 1 lecture hour, 1 lab hour, 1 credit Prerequisites: RDG 099, BIO 105 and one of the following: Nursing 130 or NMT 107 or DMS 102 This course will provide the student with the necessary techniques to perform a health history and physical examination on a well person. This course is intended for students of health care who are learning to communicate effectively with patients, to examine patients and to assess their medical problems. The knowledge of how to collect data necessary to complete a health and physical exam will be emphasized. The course will include pertinent developmental content for pediatric, pregnant and aging adult patients. ALH 110 Basic Medical Terminology 1 lecture hour, 1 credit Prerequisite: RDG 099 This course is designed to introduce students to the words, phrases and symbols which describe the human body. Terminology regarding medical diagnosis, procedures and medication prescription will be presented. This basic course will assist students planning a career in any health-related area. This course will not meet the requirement of majors in which a three-credit course is required.

ALH 112 Fundamentals of Human Anatomy 1 lecture hour, 1 credit Pre or Co-requisites: ALH 102, ALH 104; “C” or higher in ALH 104 or proof of passing national certifying exam This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamental basics of the human body. Content includes simplified structure and function, terminology, basic systems and how they interact to maintain homeostasis. This course is specific for certain Certificate of Achievement programs and does not meet the Anatomy and Physiology requirement for selective admission program and may not be eligible for transfer or variance credits. This course is a prerequisite for ALH 125. ALH 115 EKG/ECG 2 lecture hours, 1 lab hour, 1 clinical hour, 4 credits Pre or Co-requisite: "C" or higher in ALH 104 or proof of passing national certifying exam This course is designed to instruct students in all aspects of EKG/ECG. Classroom instruction is provided in conjunction with lab experience, followed by a 37.5 hour clinical rotation. The clinical component requires completion of CPR and immunization requirements as specified in the Health Packet, received upon enrollment. ALH 119 Phlebotomy 1 lecture hour, 1 lab hour, 1 clinical hour, 3 credits Pre or Co-requisites: ALH 102, ALH 104, ALH 112 Program Fee: $1,000, unless covered in NMT or CCMA This course is designed to instruct students in all aspects of phlebotomy training, including collecting, transporting, handling and processing blood specimens for analysis while adhering to all aspects of quality control and infection control safety policies. Classroom instruction is provided in conjunction with lab experience, followed by a 37.5 hour clinical rotation. Upon enrollment to this course, students will be required to meet CPR and Health requirements as specified in the Health Packet. Students who do not meet this requirements by the scheduled deadlines will be ineligible for clinical rotation.

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ALH 125 Medical Assistant Procedures 1 lecture hour, 2 clinical hours, 3 credits Prerequisites: "C" or higher in ALH 104, ALH 112, ALH 115, ALH 119 Pre or Co-requisite: ALH 102 This capstone course for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Certificate of Achievement will build communication and critical thinking skills by teaching the student to integrate the knowledge obtained from previously-learned skills, such as phlebotomy; ECG/ EKG; obtaining and recording vital signs; obtaining medical histories to organize, synthesize and present information as required in a clinical environment and performing procedures routine to medical care. Upon completion of this course, students are eligible to take the National Health Career Association (NHA) certification exam. ALH 140 Biomedical Ethics 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: ENG 101 or ENG 101e or COM 101 The range of issues that define bioethics intersects with issues of racial and gender equality, as well as policies affecting the world’s most vulnerable populations. This multidisciplinary course blends the arts of philosophy, theology, history and law to examine biomedical issues in personal, social and cultural contexts. Students will be introduced to classic and contemporary methods and theories of ethics and use those concepts to analyze a variety of current biomedical and health-care related issues and apply moral reasoning to formulate an ethical response. This course serves as a framework to assist professionals in resolving legal and ethical questions in the field of medicine and research.

ART – Art ART 101 Art Appreciation I 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 This is an introductory course directed toward a basic understanding of past and present painting, sculpture, architecture, photography, digital and other media. ART 105 Drawing I 2 lecture hours, 2 studio hours, 3 credits This course is an introduction to drawing using pencil, pastel, charcoal and pen. The study is to include observational drawing, designed to aid in the development of visual perception. (Some supplies are to be furnished by the student.) ART 108 Drawing and Painting I 2 lecture hours, 2 studio hours, 3 credits Course Fee: B This course introduces drawing and painting using pencil, watercolor, oil paint or acrylic paint. Studies include still life, landscape, life drawing and abstraction. No previous experience is necessary. This course will not satisfy art major requirements. (Some supplies are to be furnished by the student.)

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ART 114 Painting I 2 lecture hours, 2 studio hours, 3 credits Course Fee: B This course is an introduction to painting, using watercolor, acrylic and oil paints. The study is to include non-representational and representational methods of painting. (Some supplies are to be furnished by the student.) ART 116 Color Theory 2 lecture hours, 2 studio hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 Course Fee: B Emphasis in this course is on the implications of color for designers and artists. Color awareness is realized through experimentation with optical illusions, color harmony and psychological associations. Color exercises and creative assignments are supplemented by lecture, group discussion, critique and individual instruction. ART 121 History of Photography 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 This course is an overview of the history of photography, from its beginnings to the present day. It focuses on the development and history of photography as an art form and the impact photography has had on both the art world and society. It also emphasizes major photographers and their work. ART 131 Introduction to Digital Photography 2 lecture hours, 2 studio hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 This course is an introduction to digital photography. Current trends in image-making are examined from aesthetic, cultural, social and political points of view. Topics include elements of basic camera operation, exposure, lighting, composition, visual literacy and investigation of the relationships between elements of form, shape, line and color. A digital camera is required (DSLR preferred). ART 141 Introduction to Photoshop 2 lecture hours, 2 studio hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 This course will familiarize students with Adobe Photoshop and its relationship to digital photography. Students will gain practical experience with digital techniques that will support their photography skills as a business, design, artistic and communication tool. The goal of this course is to facilitate the integration of Adobe Photoshop with digital photography in order to strengthen visual communication. ART 201 Art History I 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 Art History I surveys western art from humankind’s first efforts to the Renaissance, with an emphasis on historical continuity and effects of social change.

ART 202 Art History II 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 Art History II surveys the developments of western art from the Renaissance to modern time. Baroque, neoclassicism, realism, impressionism and post-impressionism are included topics. ART 231 Intermediate Digital Photography 2 lecture hours, 2 studio hours, 3 credits Prerequisites: ART 131 and RDG 099 This course will familiarize students with digital photography beyond the basic camera controls and image adjustments. Students will gain practical experience with digital photography techniques that will support their photography skills as a business, design, artistic and communication tool and develop the digital lab skills to make fine-tuned image adjustments with digital photography editing software. The goal of this course is to provide hands-on practice in digital photography for those already comfortable with basic camera controls who are ready to move to intermediate digital image making in order to strengthen visual communication. A DSLR camera is required.

ASL – American Sign Language ASL 101 American Sign Language I 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 An introduction to sign language used by the majority of American deaf adults. Emphasis is on the development of basic skills and acquisition of non-verbal communication techniques. ASL 102 American Sign Language II 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: ASL 101 A continuation of ASL 101, this course emphasizes continuing development of skills using ASL as well as extensive interaction with the deaf community.

AUT – Automotive Technology AUT 101 Automotive Service Fundamentals 1 lecture hour, 5 lab hours, 2 credits Prerequisite: Admission to Automotive Technology program Course Fee: C This course introduces the principles of shop operations, customer relations, service and parts department procedures and shop safety. Emphasis is placed on identification of automotive measuring devices and systems and hand and power tools usage. AUT 103 Front-End Suspension 1 lecture hour, 10 lab hours, 3 credits Prerequisites: AUT 101 and AUT 107 Course Fee: C This course will cover the proper techniques and procedures for complete front-end services to include manual and power steering systems. Laboratory investigations include wheel alignment, tire and wheel balancing, analysis of tire wear, noise, vibration and harshness.

AUT 105 Brakes and Hydraulic Controls 1 lecture hour, 10 lab hours, 3 credits Prerequisites: AUT 101 and AUT 107 Course Fee: C This course covers the diagnosis and repair of both drum and disc brake systems, power brake boosters, master cylinders, wheel cylinders and related component parts. Topics also covered are anti-lock brake systems, stability control systems and automatic braking systems. AUT 107 Automotive Electrical Systems 2 lecture hours, 15 lab hours, 5 credits Prerequisite: Admission to Automotive Technology program Course Fee: C This course is an introduction to basic electrical theory (circuits, Ohm’s Law, etc.) and its application to automotive electrical systems. Included are discussions and laboratory experiences related to batteries, wiring, lighting, alternators, voltage regulators and conventional ignition systems. AUT 110 Engine Repair 2 lecture hours, 10 lab hours, 4 credits Prerequisites: AUT 105 and AUT 103 Course Fee: C The operation of the internal combustion engine is discussed and examined in detail. Engine rebuilding, mechanical operations and failure analysis are introduced. Emphasis is on the proper use of hand tools, measuring instruments and equipment. AUT 111 Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning 1 lecture hour, 10 lab hours, 3 credits Prerequisites: AUT 105 and AUT 103 Course Fee: C This course focuses on the principles of the operation and service of climate control systems. Topics include components, testing, diagnosis, charging and repair practices. AUT 121 Automatic Transmissions I 1 lecture hour, 5 lab hours, 2 credits Prerequisites: AUT 107, AUT 110, AUT 111, AUT 135 Course Fee: C The theory, operation and diagnosis of automatic transmissions are investigated. Rebuilding of automatic transmissions is introduced. Emphasis is on rear-wheel-drive systems. AUT 123 Automotive Electronics 2 lecture hours, 10 lab hours, 4 credits Prerequisites: AUT 107, AUT 121, AUT 131 Course Fee: C The fundamentals of electronic control systems and their components are introduced. Emphasis is on engine control strategies, microcomputer systems, diagnosis and repair and servicing electronic instruments and options (message center, instrument cluster, fuel computer, air suspension systems and keyless entry control).

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AUT 131 Fuel and Emission Systems 1 lecture hour, 10 lab hours, 3 credits Prerequisites: AUT 110, AUT 111, AUT 135 Course Fee: C The principles and functions of the automotive fuel system are discussed to include the fuel charging assembly servicing, both Port and Direct fuel injection systems, and exhaust emissions and emission control systems. Diagnosis and repair of these components are stressed. AUT 134 Automatic Transmissions II 1 lecture hour, 10 lab hours, 3 credits Prerequisites: AUT 121, AUT 131 Course Fee: C Operating principles of front-wheel drive systems are investigated. Diagnosis, disassembly, repair and reassembly of the automatic transaxle are emphasized. AUT 135 Manual Transmissions 1 lecture hour, 10 lab hours, 3 credits Prerequisites: AUT 105 and AUT 103 Course Fee: C The principles of manual transmissions, its operation and service are investigated. Laboratory investigations include topics such as types of drivelines, differentials, clutches, U-joints, RWD, FWD and four-wheel drive.

BIO – Biology BIO 101 General Biology I 3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 4 credits Prerequisites: High school biology or equivalent and RDG 099 Course Fees: C, H An investigative approach to the science of biology involving the molecular structure and function of the cell. This is extended to the tissue level of organization and coordinated with the total organism. Emphasis is on nutrition and energy release in an attempt to note the importance of bio-energetics to the cell and organism at large. Laboratory exercises parallel lecture and reading assignments. BIO 102 General Biology II 3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 4 credits Prerequisite: BIO 101 Course Fees: C, H The origin of new cells and organisms as well as the manner by which genetic material is passed from parent to offspring are investigated in detail through lecture, discussion and lab exercises. Classical and molecular genetics are reviewed and permit the concurrent consideration of the theories relevant in biology today — development, cell, gene and evolution.

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BIO 103 Environmental Science: Ecosystems and Man 3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 4 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 Course Fees: C, H The impact of human activities on ecosystems will be explored. Topics will include fundamentals of ecology, how ecosystems function, conservation of plants and animals, overpopulation and world food/hunger problems. Lab experiences focus on natural resource monitoring and ecological investigations. BIO 104

Environmental Science: Pollution and Solutions 3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 4 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 Course Fees: C, H This science course emphasizes the impact of human activities on global resources. Topics will include energy sources, air and water pollution, toxicology, global climate change and waste. Lab experiences focus on investigations that help students understand how to minimize their environmental impacts. BIO 105 Anatomy and Physiology I 3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 4 credits Prerequisites: High school chemistry (or CHM 107 or CHM 111) and high school biology (or BIO 101, BIO 107 or BIO 111) and RDG 099 Course Fees: C, H This course presents a comprehensive study of the structure and function of the gross and microscopic organization of the human body. Emphasis is placed on the integumentary, skeletal, muscular and nervous systems. Laboratory experiences include computer-assisted instruction and experimental labs which reinforce contemporary scientific concepts. BIO 106 Anatomy and Physiology II 3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 4 credits Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in BIO 105 Course Fees: C, H Building on the concepts of BIO 105, BIO 106 investigates the endocrine, immune, digestive, excretory, respiratory, circulatory and reproductive systems of the human body. Laboratory experiences include computer-assisted instruction and experimental labs that will reinforce contemporary scientific concepts. BIO 107 Human Biology 3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 4 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 Course Fees: C, H Human biology is a one-semester course designed for students with limited recent experience in biological science. The course explores the structure and function of the human body at both the cellular and organismal levels. Topics of current biomedical and bioethical importance and bioengineering are investigated and discussed.

BIO 111 Contemporary Concepts in Biology 3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 4 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 Course Fees: C, H This is a one-semester course that provides a general survey of basic biological theories and modern scientific research. This course includes an introduction to plant and animal diversity, natural selection and molecular biology through interactive laboratory techniques and lectures. This course fulfills the requirements of a general education lab course. BIO 112 Introduction to Marine Biology 3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 4 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 Course Fees: C, H Introduction to Marine Biology is a one-semester course involving the study of the interaction between marine organisms and their physical environment. Topics studied will include marine ecosystems, diversity of marine organisms and the ocean environment, as well as the importance of marine habitats to terrestrial habitats. Laboratory work will include applied science and identification of marine organisms. This course fulfills the requirements of a general education lab science course. BIO 113 Economic Botany: Plants and Society 3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 4 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 Course Fees: C, H Students will explore the scientific research on present and future use of plants and the relationship between plants and people. Topics will include plants known to be useful or those which may have potential uses so far undeveloped. Origins of agriculture, important crop plants, spices, herbal medicines and important plant resources such as wood, bark, latex, tannins, dyes, fibers, resins, oils and waxes will be discussed. Laboratory work will include demonstrations and practical experiments about useful plants. Field experiences will include trips to local farms and gardens that feature economically important plants. BIO 115 Introduction to Equine Science 3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 4 credits Prerequisites: BIO 116 and RDG 099 or permission of the instructor Course Fees: C, H This course presents theoretical and practical scientific knowledge in the study and care of horses. Instruction focuses on anatomy, physiology, behavior, reproduction and nutrition. Laboratory and field experience will develop skills in handling, foot care, feeding, selection and health management of horses. This course is appropriate for students with or without prior academic or practical experience with horses.

BIO 116 Animal Science 3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 4 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 Course Fees: C, H This course presents the fundamental scientific principles underlying animal function and production including the topics of heredity, nutrition, reproduction, physiology, behavior and animal health, as well as current issues related to the animal sciences. Laboratory work will include applied science and field experiences to local farms and animal care facilities. BIO 140 Science of Nutrition 3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 4 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 Course Fees: C, H This course explores nutrition as a scientific discipline. Information on the chemical, biological and metabolic nature of major and minor nutrients will be covered. Food choices and habits will be examined and aspects of clinical nutrition will be introduced. Nutrition research will be explained and how information flows from the lab bench to popular press will be explored. Current popular nutritional thinking will be reviewed and critiqued by reviewing books, movies and written articles. BIO 209 Ecology: Principles and Processes 3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 4 credits Pre or Co-requisite: BIO 102 Course Fees: C, H This field course, designed for science-emphasis students and those particularly interested in ecology, deals with the interaction of organisms at all levels of the ecosystem. A majority of the laboratory sessions are devoted to the investigation of ecological processes in natural environs. BIO 212 Wetlands Field Ecology 3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 4 credits Prerequisites: Any lab science and RDG 099 Course Fees: C, H, W This is the study of the area between dry terrestrial systems and permanently flooded aquatic systems. This is a field course and includes a description of the hydrology and biochemistry of the wetlands found throughout the world. In addition the animals, plants and microscopic organisms of the wetlands will be studied in detail. The human impact and management of wetlands will be discussed. Both lecture and lab will be held at The Wetlands Institute. BIO 215 Microbiology 3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 4 credits Prerequisite: BIO 102 or BIO 106 Course Fees: C, H This course involves the study of the structure and function of microorganisms including viruses, rickettsiae, bacteria, fungi and protozoa. Molecular aspects of nutrition and metabolism are considered. Emphasis is placed on lab techniques associated with the growth and development of microbial systems. Throughout the course there is a reference to microbial disease and its elicitation of the immunological response.

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BIO 216 Equine Capstone Practicum 2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: BIO 115 Course Fees: C, G This equine science course integrates didactics, knowledge, skills and experiential learning to allow the student to apply a mastery of fundamental equine science concepts. Hands-on, practical experiences will focus on evaluating horses based on confirmation, biomechanics, soundness and suitability for a given discipline, application of nutritional principles, facility and horse management concepts to new situations. Students will develop a portfolio for employability and further educational and career advancement. BIO 221 Cell and Molecular Biology 3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 4 credits Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in BIO 102 or BIO 106 Course Fees: C, H This course will provide students a background in contemporary biochemical, cell, molecular and biotechnology techniques currently utilized in biological science laboratories. Lectures will focus on the subcellular distribution and function of macromolecules, regulation of gene expression, recombinant DNA technology, gene therapy techniques and the molecular basis of cell signaling and cancer. Emphasis will be placed on developing fundamental student laboratory skills utilizing recombinant DNA technology and other current techniques of cell and molecular biology.

BUS – Business BUS 101 Introduction to Business 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 Topics include economic reasons for the different forms of business organization and the relations of the various forms of organization to the economic system based on free private enterprise. Such business problems as promotion, business financing, pricing, internal organization, plant location and layout, personnel management, risk bearing, insurance, failure and reorganization are discussed. BUS 102 Accounting I 4 lecture hours, 4 credits Prerequisite: MAT 105 This course provides an understanding of the fundamental principles underlying basic accounting theory and establishes a basis for subsequent accounting courses. Extensive coverage is given to accounting cycles for services and merchandising businesses. BUS 103 Accounting II 4 lecture hours, 4 credits Prerequisite: BUS 102 A continuation of BUS 102, this course provides a broader foundation and utilization of accounting principles. Extensive coverage is given to problems pertaining to partnerships and corporations.

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BUS 106 Managerial Accounting 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: BUS 103 This course provides basic principles of managerial accounting as applied to the manufacturing enterprise. Students will learn the management uses of accounting data for planning, control and decision making emphasized in the study of cost accounting, budgeting and internal reporting procedures. BUS 107 Business Law I 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 This course provides the fundamentals of legal liability, the growth of legal institutions and federal and New Jersey court systems. Reference is made to government regulations of business, business torts and business crimes. The principles of the law of contracts, agency and employment are covered. BUS 108 Business Law II 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: BUS 107 This course covers the legal aspects of business regarding commercial paper, bailments and personal property, partnerships, corporations, sales, real property, estates and bankruptcy. There is special emphasis on the Uniform Commercial Code. BUS 206 Federal Income Taxes 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 This course covers federal income tax laws as applied to the preparation of individual and sole proprietorship returns. Topics include withholding adjustments, declaration of estimated tax and all supporting schedules and forms. BUS 207 Accounting Information Systems 2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: CIS 120 Course Fees: A, G, Q This course is designed to introduce the accounting student to information systems widely used in the accounting environment. Students will utilize QuickBooks Pro Accounting Software and Sage 50 Complete Accounting Software (formerly Peachtree Accounting) to process transactions, prepare reports and navigate through the accounting cycle. In addition, emphasis on the development of efficient spreadsheets as applied to financial and managerial accounting concepts will be implemented. BUS 221 Principles of Marketing 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 The marketing function is at the managerial level. Topics discussed include methods, trends and problems involved in research, development and distribution of goods and services from the producer to the consumer. Emphasis is on product strategy, pricing problems, channels of distribution, promotion and the study of consumer and marketing behavior.

BUS 223 Principles of Selling 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 Techniques involved in personal selling are discussed. Prospecting, planning and executing sales presentations, demonstrations, answering objections, closing sales and building good will are considered. BUS 224 Social Media and Internet Marketing 2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: BUS 221 Course Fees: A, G The Social Media and Internet Marketing course provides students with an introduction to the current trends in Social Media and Internet Marketing — tools now commonly used in today’s fast paced business environment. This course will provide hands-on instruction on the use of social media, online marketing, social networking and mobile marketing. Students will also learn to use search engine optimization, email marketing and performance analytics. All of these tools will position students to construct marketing plans that will increase a business for visibility and success in the marketplace. BUS 225 Principles of Advertising 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 This course is a study of the principles, techniques and trends in advertising as creative promotional strategy. Discussion includes effective media selection, budget, copy, social responsibility and the control of advertising. BUS 231 Principles of Management 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 This course is an introduction to the planning, organizing, directing and controlling functions of the management process. Topics include formulating plans and objectives, decision making, organizational structures, authority, staffing, leadership, motivation and communication. BUS 237 Human Resource Management 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 This course covers implications of human resource planning, recruiting, selecting, training and evaluating. Emphasis is on motivation, leadership activities and labor relations in the culturally diverse workplace. BUS 239 Organizational Behavior 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: BUS 231 This course examines the understanding of human behavior and how organizations can develop a culture built on the principles of cooperation, support and respect. Topics include impact of individual differences, application of learning theories to improve employee performance, effects of stress on the workplace, conflict management and how culture can affect organizational change.

BUS 241 Business Ethics 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: BUS 231 This course examines the understanding of corporate responsibility, the implications of managers’ and employees’ actions, and laws that apply to people and organizations. Topics include the legal and moral responsibilities of managers, managing ethical conduct, ethical decision making, case studies and ethics as it relates to the organization. BUS 243 Organizational Development 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: BUS 231 This course examines how organizations can better adapt to their external environments by applying different methods to influence change. Topics include strategically affecting cultural change within an organization, constructing plans to support a new organizational vision and analyzing case studies to evaluate effectiveness.

CEP – C  ooperative Education Work Experience Students must apply for Cooperative Education Work Experience prior to registering for the course. Contact the Business Division for more information at extension 2157. CEP 200 CEP 204 CEP 208

Cooperative Education Work Experience for Automotive Technology Program Seven to 13 hours per week, supervised employment for 10-week internship 1 credit Prerequisites: 2.000 GPA and acceptance into the program See description following. CEP 211 Cooperative Education Experience 1 lecture hour, 150 hours employment, 3 credits Prerequisites: 2.000 GPA, completion of 30 credits and selection for participation in the program This program is designed for students who aspire to gain careerrelated experience while completing their degree. The Cooperative Education Work Experience Program consists of an academic experience and a supervised work experience. Students will interview for available positions and, if selected for the program, will register for the class and attend a mandatory orientation. The program is also open to those students who are already working in a career-related position, given their participation in the academic component of the course and the willingness of their employer to structure the job as a Cooperative Education work experience.

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CET – Civil Engineering Technology CET 101 Introduction to Materials 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 This course is a study of the production, composition and properties of important metals and selected alloys and the effects of thermal and mechanical treatments on their structure and serviceability for architectural and engineering products. The properties and suitability of materials such as wood, steel, non-ferrous metals, bituminous materials, mineral aggregates, lime products, concrete, glass, masonry and brick for architectural and engineering purposes are studied. The proper selection, sampling and testing of engineering materials for mechanical properties will be discussed. Particular emphasis will be on materials that, by their nature, contribute to energy efficient construction techniques. These studies will focus on new and traditional products. CET 108 Introduction to Surveying 2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: MAT 110 Course Fees: B, H This course is a systematic study of the basic principles of plane surveying. Topics include field practice, office procedures and familiarization with various surveying instruments (transit, theodolite, EDM, total station, automatic-level and laser-level). Traversing, triangulation and leveling are also studied. CET 201 Codes, Contracts and Specifications 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 This course is a study of business and professional relations in architecture and engineering. Topics include law of contracts, torts, agency, the independent contractor, real property liens, partnerships and corporations. Also included are litigation, arbitration of disputes, labor laws in construction work, bidding procedures and specification writing. CET 203 Applied Statics 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: MAT 110 This course includes the study of forces as vectors acting upon bodies and structural elements. Analytic and graphic methods are used to examine resultants and reactions, equilibrium, centroids and centers of gravity and moments of inertia as applied to static structures. CET 204 Structural Systems 2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: CET 203 Course Fees: B, H This course applies principles of statics to the analysis and design of structural steel reinforced concrete structures. Detailing of simple structures and connections between members of steel structure are studied.

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CET 205 Applied Strength of Materials 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: CET 203 This course studies elasticity and simple stresses of steel, wood and concrete. Topics include shear and moment diagrams, evaluation of riveted and welded connections and the study of axial and eccentrically loaded columns. CET 206

Evidence and Procedures for Boundary Location 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: CET 108 This course presents a systematic study of the applications of the laws of boundaries and evidence necessary for boundary determination. The history and development of land boundaries, the surveyor’s role in court, court procedures and legal elements of surveying are studied. CET 207 Hydraulics 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: MAT 110 or equivalent This course is a study of the behaviors and properties of fluids under static and dynamic conditions. Attention is given to buoyancy and stability of floating bodies. The use of Bernoulli’s equation for calculations of flow through pipes, orifices and open channels is covered. CET 208 Route and Construction Surveying 2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: CET 108 or equivalent Course Fees: B, H This course is a systematic study of road layout including parabolic curves, circular curves and cross-sections. Field and office practices in various methods of establishing horizontal and vertical control for mapping and planning as applied to different construction projects are discussed. Other topics include determination of earth quantities, slope staking and the use of the stereometer in interpreting aerial photographs. Students receive hands-on experience with various surveying instruments, data collectors and computers to develop skills in the field-to-finish concept for surveying and engineering operations. CET 209 Cost Estimating 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: CET 201 This course provides theoretical and practical experience in developing contract documents, detailed estimates and bill of materials of a construction job. Emphasis is on factors contributing to the contract including permits and specifications, local taxation and overhead and profit. CET 210 Advanced Hydraulics 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: CET 207 This continuation of CET 207 is a study of viscosity, energy losses and flow in non-circular cross sections. The principles of hydraulics will be applied in open channels, flow measurements and selection of pumps.

CGA – Computer Graphic Art CGA 103 Design, Color and Type 2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 Course Fees: B, G This design and type course will focus on developing a student’s awareness of design elements including line, shape, value, color, texture and space. The design principles of balance, proximity, alignment, unity, emphasis and rhythm will be covered. Design concepts will be considered as they affect the fine arts, crafts and commercial arts. Lettering explores the basic forms of hand lettering. The course will cover an overview of typography and issues of design with type. Typography covers basic type classifications and usage including the study of selection of proper type for specific purposes. CGA 115 Foundation of Computer Graphic Arts 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 Course Fee: B This introductory course provides a basic knowledge of the creating and processing of visual art with the computer. Students gain knowledge of terminology and hands-on experience with computer graphics software and hardware, including the use of a mouse, digital tablet and scanner to create original art designs. Students gain a basic knowledge of theory in computer graphics art and demonstrate a mastery of the use of basic menus, commands and tools of computer graphic arts software. CGA 118 Introduction to Animation 2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: CGA 115 Course Fees: B, G In this course, students will learn to use the five primary media types (text, graphics, sound, animations and video) to create dynamic and visually rich game and interactive products. The focus of the course will be game/interactive media theory, basics of animation and correct preparation of text and graphics in game/interactive authoring tools. Practical, real projects will be created to support student learning. CGA 120 Intro. to Electronic Publishing and Typography 2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: CGA 115 Course Fees: B, G In this course, students will be introduced to the fundamentals of using computer-based publishing tools and terminology. Students will be able to apply typographical formatting, integrate and manipulate graphics with text and print documents to black and white or color printers. Students will master the basic menus and commands.

CGA 130 Video and Audio Editing 2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: CGA 103 Co-requisite: CGA 118 Course Fees: B, G This course introduces students to the concepts and practice of editing video and audio with professional level software tools. Students will understand organizing media, add audio, create transitions, produce titles and add effects. Students will also learn to edit audio files. Students will understand how to export video and audio for different uses. CGA 212 Screen Graphics 2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: CGA 103 Course Fees: B, G This course provides instruction on methods of creating graphics for use in web page(s), website design, game design and/or mobile screen design. Students will be introduced to principles of interactive design concepts. Concepts include the issues of resolutions, vector vs. raster graphics, correct use of type and color and creation of graphics used in animations for the screen and web. CGA 215 Electronic Illustration I 2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: CGA 115 Course Fees: B, G In this course, students learn to use a vector drawing program to create graphics on the computer. Focus is on creating object-oriented drawings using type effects, Bezier drawing tools, gradients, symbols, colors and correct use of file formats. Students create drawings for print, screen and the Web and demonstrate a mastery of the use of the basic menus, commands and tools of electronic illustration software. CGA 217 Electronic Image Processing 2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours, 3 credits Prerequisites: CGA 103 and ART 131 Course Fees: B, G This course introduces the use of image-editing software. Students learn how to scan an image using the correct resolution functions, save files to appropriate formats and retouch and merge photographs. Color correction, organization of images on layers, printing, prepress issues and color management will be discussed. Creation of images for the web and screen display are discussed. Students will demonstrate a mastery of the use of the basic menus, commands and tools of the image manipulation software. CGA 218 Game and Interactive Authoring 2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours, 3 credits Prerequisites: CGA 115 and CGA 118 Course Fees: B, G This course introduces advanced techniques of authoring games and interactive design projects. Students learn advanced tools and begin to use professional design tools to design prototype game and interactive products as well as the application of interface design principles. Students complete projects that demonstrate the use of skills and techniques learned in this class.

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CGA 219 Web Design 2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours, 3 credits Prerequisites: CGA 103 and CGA 212 Course Fees: B, G This course introduces students to the concepts and practice of creating web pages using a web design software tool. Students will understand the basic concepts of web design including navigation, links, graphics and web site structures. CGA 220 Advanced Electronic Publishing 2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: CGA 120 Course Fees: B, G In this course, students use advanced publishing hardware and software tools to design publications on a computer. All aspects of the tools will be covered, including importing text and graphics, four-color process, spot color, appropriate file management and preparing documents for output to a service bureau. Students demonstrate a mastery of the use of the basic menus, commands and tools of electronic layout software.

CHI – Chinese CHI 101 Elementary Chinese: Mandarin 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 Introductory basic conversation and pronunciation form the basis of this course, designed to develop communication skills in the Chinese Mandarin dialect. Listening and speaking exercises, oral conversation and dictation are points of departure.

CHM – Chemistry CHM 107 Introductory Chemistry 3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 4 credits Prerequisites: MAT 050 or MAT 051 or appropriate score on Algebra section of Placement Exam and RDG 099 Course Fees: C, H This course introduces basic principles of chemistry. Topics include measurement, problem solving, matter and energy, physical and chemical properties and changes of matter, properties of gases, elementary atomic theory, chemical periodicity, chemical nomenclature, chemical transformations, bonding and Lewis structures, the mole concept and stoichiometry. This course satisfies the general science requirement for non-science majors, including students planning a career in the Allied Health professions. An elementary understanding of high school mathematics with emphasis on algebra is essential.

CHM 111 General Chemistry I 3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 4 credits Prerequisites: High school chemistry or CHM 107 and MAT 105 and RDG 099 Course Fees: C, H Elementary atomic and molecular structure of matter are studied with emphasis on chemical bonding, periodic law, stoichiometry, kinetic theory, the gas laws and appropriate descriptive chemistry. The basic laboratory work supports lecture topics. CHM 112 General Chemistry II 3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 4 credits Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in CHM 111 Course Fees: C, H This continuation of CHM 111 covers solutions, kinetics, equilibrium, oxidation-reduction, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, systematic treatment of metals and nonmetals, thermochemistry and a brief introduction to organic chemistry. The laboratory exercises support lecture topics. CHM 201 Organic Chemistry I 3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 4 credits Prerequisite: CHM 112 Course Fees: C, H This course is a study of the reactions, nomenclature, molecular structure and properties of organic compounds. Functional groups are studied with an emphasis on the mechanisms of their reactions. Hydrocarbons, alkyl halides, alcohols and ethers are studied in detail. Laboratory sessions involve practice in modern organic procedures including syntheses of organic compounds and analyses using wet and instrumental methods such as gas chromatography, infrared spectroscopy, 1H nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, polarimetry and refractometry. CHM 202 Organic Chemistry II 3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 4 credits Prerequisite: CHM 201 Course Fees: C, H This course is a continuation of CHM 201 Organic Chemistry I. It is a further study of the nomenclature, molecular structure, properties and mechanisms of reactions of the major functional groups. Radical reactions, the reactions of conjugated and aromatic compounds and those of carbonyl compounds and amines are studied in detail. The latter part of the semester focuses on carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids. Laboratory sessions involve practice in modern organic procedures including syntheses of organic compounds and analyses using wet and instrumental methods such as infrared spectroscopy, 1H and 13C nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, ultraviolet spectroscopy, polarimetry and refractometry. CHM 215 Environmental Chemistry 3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 4 credits Prerequisites: CHM 112, BIO 120 Course Fees: C, H This course involves an investigative approach to the study of atmospheric, water and soil chemistry as well as the associated air, water and soil pollution. Specific topics may include the greenhouse effect, climate change, fossil fuels, renewable energy technologies and toxic organic compounds like pesticides and dioxins. The experimental laboratory work parallels lecture topics.

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CIA – Computer Information Applications CIA 100 Essential Computer Skills 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Placement is based on basic-skills test results Does not satisfy the CIS 102 requirement in any academic program Course Fee: A This course introduces students with no prior experience to basic computer techniques including keyboard and mouse operations, email, the Internet, the Windows Operating System and Microsoft Office. Using a hands-on, step-by-step approach, students will use Word to create, edit and format documents. Excel will be used to create and format worksheets. Access will be used to create a simple database. PowerPoint will be used to create, edit and format presentations including importing pictures and sound.

CIS – Computer Information Systems CIS 102 Introduction to Computers 3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 4 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 Course Fees: A, H This course provides a solid foundation for further study in any of the computer information programs. Topics include facets of obtaining timely and accurate information through the use of contemporary computer systems, hardware concepts for first-time users and hands-on experience with modern software during the computer labs. The Microsoft Office Professional for Windows software package — including Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint — is used to solve a variety of business problems. CIS 110 Fundamentals of Programming 3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 4 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 Course Fees: A, H This course uses an object oriented, event-driven language to teach fundamental programming concepts. Students with no previous programming experience learn to plan and create interactive Windows applications. Key programming concepts include how to work with various controls and write If…Then…Else, Select/Case, Do…Loop and For…Next statements as well as how to create and manipulate variables, constants, sequential access files and arrays. Graphical User Interface design skills are emphasized. Students will be able to develop a variety of business-related programming applications. CIS 120 Spreadsheets — Excel 3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 4 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 Course Fees: A, H This course is a comprehensive presentation of the Microsoft Excel for Windows spreadsheet application software package. The course covers all of the important features of Excel from basic spreadsheet design and creation through formulas, functions, charts, solver, data tables, multiple worksheets, goal seeking and what-if analysis.

CIS 151 Web Development — HTML/CSS 3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 4 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 Course Fees: A, H The course presents the concepts and techniques used in the design, development and testing of web pages created with Hyper Text Markup Language (HTML) and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). The course also introduces the student to JavaScript programming. Students will work with HTML/CSS design and code generating software. CIS 154 Advanced Web Development 2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: CIS 151 Course Fees: A, G This course presents the process of designing and developing web sites from conception through the publication. The design techniques for mobile, tablet and desktop devices as well as graphic design, audio/video integration and social media interactivity. Students gain valuable hands-on lab experience using web-authoring software. CIS 207 Management Information Systems 2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours, 3 credits Prerequisites: CIS 102 and (BUS 103 or CIS 210 or ECO 100 or ECO 101) Course Fees: A, G This course introduces students to information systems and demonstrates how these systems are used throughout organizations. In addition to a survey of information systems, students will gain hands-on experience with software tools applied to business data analysis and database management as well as business process execution. CIS 210 Relational Databases 3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 4 credits Prerequisite: CIS 102 Course Fees: A, H This course presents the fundamental concepts of database management systems. It covers the methods and procedures used in design and development of relational databases. The Entity-Relationship modeling tool and the normalization process will be utilized during the design phase. Students will implement their designs as they develop actual database management systems using Microsoft Access. CIS 220 IT Help Desk/Technical Support 2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: CIS 102 Course Fees: A, G This course will introduce students to the skills necessary for a computer user support technician. Troubleshooting, user support management and customer service communication techniques will be addressed. Topics will also include the areas of technical support software, project management and networking essentials fundamentals.

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CIS 251 Web Programming 2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours, 3 credits Prerequisites: CIS 151 and CIS 110 Course Fees: A, G This course presents the fundamentals of creating real-world Web applications using JavaScript. The course provides hands-on experience in the detailed coverage of foundation concepts of programming, such as objects, properties, events, expressions, arrays, loops and conditional statements. CIS 264 Database Applications Development 2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours, 3 credits Prerequisites: CIS 151 and CIS 210 Course Fees: A, G This course presents the features and concepts of dynamic websites which are driven by a relational database management system. Students will also acquire the skills and techniques needed to build and deploy dynamic Web applications that interact with a powerful database.

COM – Communications COM 104 Business Communications 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 and ENG 101 This course highlights the theory and practice of written, oral and interpersonal communication used in the workplace with emphasis on composing clear, concise and effective business correspondence. Students will discuss various types of communication media and the importance of succinct written and oral expression to modern business interactions. Students will have extensive practice writing a wide spectrum of documents, including professional email and reports. Additionally, the course will discuss effective planning and delivery strategies for professional oral presentations. COM 105 Technical and Scientific Writing 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: ENG 101 This course introduces the principles and mechanics of technical and scientific writing for persons studying or working in technologies or the sciences. Students will learn specific communications skills associated with reporting technical information and will write a series of papers ranging from process description and feasibility reports to a research project, to be reported orally. COM 110 Desktop Publishing 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: ENG 101 Course Fee: A This introductory course exposes students to the process of designing and laying out publications (brochures, newsletters, flyers, etc.) using desktop publication software. Students will be required to write and edit text for all class projects.

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COM 140 Internet Research and Communications 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: ENG 101 This course provides an introduction to Internet services and resources for communication, collaboration and research. COM 140 is currently listed as a communications elective for students pursuing a Communications Option degree, one of RCGC’s top-ten programs by enrollment. COM 150 Argumentative and Persuasive Writing 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisites: ENG 101 and RDG 099 This course provides students with extensive practice in composing and reading argumentative writing. Students will learn specific theories of persuasion and reasoning and will apply this knowledge to their own compositions. They will read and evaluate the persuasive logic of professional writers as well as their peers. COM 201 Journalism I 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: ENG 101 This course covers the basics of newspaper style, methods of writing leads and news stories and the ethical and legal responsibilities of the press in a free society. COM 205 Feature Writing 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisites: COM 201 and ENG 101 This course in non-fiction writing teaches the novice writer to write and market effective article manuscripts. Students evaluate selected newspaper and magazine markets, write query letters to editors and research, write and submit articles to self-chosen publications. They conduct readability-level tests on self-written articles and, on occasion, share manuscripts with other students. COM 206 Creative Writing: Nonfiction 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: ENG 101 In this course students will study creative nonfiction works and write several short essays/articles, sharing them with the class. Specifically, this course will cover the memoir, personal essay, profile, review, travel writing and feature writing. The course will emphasize the creative nonfiction contract writers have with their readers. COM 207 Creative Writing: Fiction 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: ENG 101 Students study a variety of short fiction for story structure and write several short stories. Students also share portions of their stories in progress, demonstrating, narrative point-of-view, dialogue and significant setting. They prepare at least one story for submission to a magazine or literary journal.

COM 208 Creative Writing: Poetry 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: ENG 101 Students study a variety of poems for their poetic structure and write a series of poems in the narrative, dramatic and lyric forms. Students also share their poems in progress, demonstrating, figurative language, sound sequence, meter and stanzic patterns. They prepare at least three poems for submission to a magazine or literary journal. COM 210 Film History and Appreciation 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 Film History and Appreciation explores 50 years of the art and impact of one of the most persuasive, pervasive information delivery systems ever invented. By viewing and discussing a wide array of clips and full episodes of programming (many from the earliest days of the medium), students will assess the significance of the foundation of all entertainment and informational programming. Furthermore, students examine how television has affected American society and how American society has affected television. COM 212 TV History and Appreciation 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 TV History and Appreciation is a foundation course for Radio, Television and Film students and a prerequisite for future production courses. This course will focus on the decade of the 1950 in which the structure of American commercial television developed. Students will explore the art and impact of one of the most pervasive information delivery systems ever invented. Students will discuss the evolution of some of today’s most popular and influential programming The cultural, economic and regulatory decisions that shaped the medium will be discussed. Students will also analyze primetime TV’s portrayal of the American family, gender roles, violence, politics and the legal law enforcement and medical professions. COM 214 Journalism Workshop I 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: COM 201 This course provides practical experience in journalism. Students serve as staff members of the campus newspaper and gain practical experience in gathering news; writing leads, news stories and headlines; editing; proofreading; and learning other aspects of newspaper publication. Students also attend seminars on journalism and work on special projects to be assigned by the instructor.

COM 217 Applied Media Aesthetics 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 Applied Media Aesthetics is a foundation course for Radio, Television and Film students and a prerequisite for future production courses. It is designed to introduce students to universally applicable aesthetic principles and terminology of media production through lectures, media examples and non-production projects. Students will identify, discuss and evaluate media elements and their reactions to them. These elements include lighting, color, screen space, time, motion, sound, editing and storytelling. COM 219 The Television Industry 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 This course will focus on the examination of the history, structure, regulation, programming and business models of television. Students will explore the forces that affect and drive the entire content delivery business and become familiar with industry terminology. Students will also explore the role of the FCC, the anatomy of various video delivery systems, (broadcast, cable, satellite, streaming, etc.), the relationship between networks and affiliated stations, generation of revenue and the use of audience measurement. COM 220 Mass Media 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: ENG 101 This course offers an opportunity to investigate, evaluate and appreciate the operation and impact of various forms of mass media and provides insight into the media’s daily influence on consumers, politics, education and cultures.

COS – Counseling/College Studies COS 103 Student Success 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: Placement in this course is based on basicskills test results This course provides an orientation to the RCGC campus resources and academic skills necessary for the student to achieve his/her educational goals. A strong emphasis is placed on the exploration of campus facilities and services. The course focuses on study skills, library skills, self-assessment, wellness, goal-setting, critical thinking and decorum appropriate for students in a college learning environment.

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CRJ – Criminal Justice CRJ 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 This is an introduction to the philosophical and historical backgrounds of law enforcement. It includes an orientation to U.S. law enforcement agencies and other closely related criminal justice professions and an analysis of the role of the modern law enforcement officer. It is prerequisite to all Law Enforcement (LEN) courses. CRJ 201 Criminal Law 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 This is an introduction to the origin and function of the substantive criminal law. Students review and analyze elements of major offenses of common law and under modern penal codes and the available defenses and review leading judicial interpretations of penal codes. CRJ 205 The Administration of Justice 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 This is a study of legal concepts and procedures from the time of arrest to the time of release or appeal, to conviction of crime. It focuses on trials, indictments, information, bail, grand juries and petit juries. CRJ 215 Introduction to Criminology 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: SOC 101 or SOC 102 This course offers a scientific study of crime and criminals; analysis of the nature and extent of crime in the U.S.; causes of crime and criminality; the development of law and our criminal justice system; characteristics and treatment of criminals; patterns of criminal behavior; the impact of crime in our society; an overview of early criminological theories; and contemporary sociological, psychological and psychiatric approaches to explaining criminal behavior. CRJ 225 Community Policing and Crime Analysis 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 This is an overview of community policing and its major components (problem-solving, community partnerships and organizational transformation) and its systematic approach to policing as a philosophy or a program. It introduces theories practiced today with the transformation of police services. In addition it covers new developments affecting crime analysis and forecasting. CRJ 230 Violent Crime in America 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 This course studies violence and crime in America through historical perspectives, theory, diverse acts of violence, the media and statistical trends. Specific violent crimes, such as homicide, family violence, sexual assault, workplace violence, hostage-taking and serial crimes are surveyed. Acts of official violence, such as capital punishment and police brutality, are examined, along with their impact on society.

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CRJ 238 Crime on the Internet 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 This course examines the Internet as a new crime environment for the twenty-first century. Investigation and prosecution of computer crime as well as security issues are studied. CRJ 250 Constitutional Issues in Criminal Justice 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 This course is a review and analysis of important Supreme Court decisions involving contemporary practices of law enforcement agencies and the conduct of criminal court procedures. Emphasis is on the Supreme Court’s impact on such critical issues as search and seizure, confessions, wire-tapping and admissibility of evidence at trial. CRJ 261 Organized Crime in America 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 This course examines the attributes, causes and historical antecedents of organized crime and its members. Emphasis is on the make-up of various organizations, including rank structure, initiation ceremonies and criminal activity. Further discussion focuses on law enforcement response to organized crime and its impact on society. CRJ 262 Domestic and International Terrorism 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 This course examines the definitions, typologies, historical antecedents and morality of terrorism. Discussions involve domestic and international terrorism, groups involved, justifications and manifestations. Emphasis is on the impact on the international community, law enforcement response and the political ramifications. Selected case studies are examined. CRJ 270

Internship in Law Enforcement/Criminal Justice 1 lecture hour, 150 internship hours, 3 credits Prerequisites: 30 college credits/12 in major; 3.00 GPA or higher; Law Enforcement or Criminal Justice major This internship is for Law Enforcement/Criminal Justice majors and familiarizes prospective practitioners with the philosophies and practices of law enforcement/criminal justice while serving as unpaid interns in host agencies. The course is designed to provide students the opportunity to interact with law enforcement/criminal justice professionals in a work environment. The purpose of the course is to facilitate student experience in the nexus between law enforcement/criminal justice theory and practice. Internships will be completed in one approved setting, including, but not limited to: federal, state, county and local law enforcement, juvenile and adult corrections, prosecutor’s offices, public defenders, emergency response centers, the state judiciary and others.

CSC – Computer Science CSC 101 Introduction to Programming 3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 4 credits Prerequisites: MAT 050 or MAT 051 or equivalent and RDG 099; or permission from the Dean of STEM Course Fees: A, H This course presents concepts and principles of high-level programming using Visual Basic. It covers how to design, code, debug and document programs. Students learn structured programming using data files while writing programs on a variety of topics in different fields of engineering, mathematics and science. CSC 111 Intermediate Programming 3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 4 credits Prerequisite: High school programming course, CSC 101, or permission from the Dean of STEM Course Fees: A, H This course using Visual Basic focuses on advanced structured programming style, data validation, interactive event-driven routines, single and multi-dimensional array processing, searching, sorting and advanced file handling techniques using random data files and objected-oriented programming. CSC 203

Assembly Language and Computer Organization 3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 4 credits Prerequisite: CSC 111 Course Fees: A, H This course offers fundamentals of computer organization, registers, buses, processors, I/O and memory system. It also covers data representation, instruction sets, addressing models, subroutines, interrupts and traps of assembly language programming. Students will write and debug assembly language programs at the machine level. CSC 205 Programming in C++ 3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 4 credits Prerequisite: CSC 111 or permission from the Dean of STEM Course Fees: A, H This course provides an introduction to C++ language that supports the object-oriented concepts. Students are exposed to fundamental syntax, control structures, functions and transfer of parameters, file processing, arrays, structured data types, sorting, searching, recursion, classes, instances, inheritance and polymorphism. CSC 210 Object-Oriented Programming in Java 3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 4 credits Prerequisite: CSC 205 or permission from the Dean of STEM Course Fees: A, H

CSC 220 Data Structures and Algorithm 3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 4 credits Prerequisite: CSC 205 Course Fees: A, H This course provides the concepts of data structures through the topics in lists, strings, stacks, queues, trees, graphs, networks, file structures, recursive functions, search algorithms, sorting algorithms, hashing and basics of analysis of algorithms.

DFT – Drafting and Design DFT 103 CADD I (AutoCAD) 1 lecture hour, 5 lab hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 Course Fees: B, I This course introduces students to computer-aided drafting and design (CADD) with AutoCAD software. Students learn to create, store and retrieve drawings on AutoCAD. Industry standards and procedures are used to develop the skills needed by entry-level CADD operator. DFT 113 CADD II: Advanced AutoCAD 1 lecture hour, 5 lab hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: DFT 103 or equivalent Course Fees: B, I This course is a continuation of the study of AutoCAD. Topics include block, attribute, importing and exporting, x-ref, the user coordinate system and the basics of three-dimensional construction. Extensive hands-on projects using AutoCAD are required. DFT 203 CADD 3-D Modeling 1 lecture hour, 5 lab hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: DFT 211 Course Fees: B, I This course provides advanced computer-aided drafting and design (CADD) techniques. A variety of design and drafting problems are studied using AutoCAD. Students generate drawings in such areas as architectural, mechanical, civil, piping, structural and pictorial drafting. These projects involve: three-dimensional construction, surfaces, solids, rendering and animation. DFT 211 Architectural and Civil Planning 1 lecture hour, 5 lab hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: DFT 113 Course Fees: B, I This course covers the basics of architectural and civil planning and design. The use of contemporary methods and equipment, including CADD, are studied. Working drawings involving both residential and light commercial buildings are produced. Land planning, subdivisions, site topography, floor plans and construction codes are discussed in detail.

This course provides an introduction to Java language that supports the object-oriented paradigm. Students are exposed to the concepts, fundamental syntax and semantics, control structures, arrays, algorithms, debugging techniques and object-oriented programming that includes features such as objects, classes, data abstraction, encapsulation, modularity, polymorphism and inheritance.

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DFT 233 AutoCAD Programming and Customization 2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: DFT 113 or equivalent Course Fees: B, G This course advances the understanding of computer-aided drafting and design (CADD) by using AutoCAD software. Extensive hands-on projects using AutoCAD are required. Students learn to design and customize linetype, menu, toolbar, title, button, screen and shape commands and PGP. Students also learn to program in AutoLISP.

DMS – Diagnostic Medical Sonography DMS 101 Introduction to Medical Imaging 1 lecture hour, 1 credit Prerequisites: Admission to the program and BIO 105 Program Fee: $1,000 This course introduces the fields of medical imaging and how they relate to the general hospital processes and to each other. This course acquaints students with the different types of testing procedures in radiology, ultrasound, CAT scanning and MRI. Emphasis is on ultrasound scans and results as compared to the other imaging methods. DMS 105 Abdominal Sonography I 2 lecture hours, 2 credits Prerequisite: DMS 113 Course Fee: J This course begins the study of clinical ultrasound applications pertaining to the abdominal organs and great vessels. Each organ is presented with a review of basic anatomy and physiology, test preparation, instrument set-up, scanning technique, normal findings, normal variants, abnormal findings and pathology and scan review. The liver, gall bladder, biliary tree, pancreas and kidneys are reviewed with regard to clinical ultrasound. DMS 106 Abdominal Sonography II 2 lecture hours, 2 credits Prerequisite: DMS 105 Course Fee: J This course expands clinical applications pertaining to the organs and structures of the abdomen. The spleen, retroperitoneum, aorta and other abdominal organs are presented. DMS 113 Cross-Sectional Anatomy I 2 lecture hours, 2 credits Prerequisites: BIO 105 and BIO 106 This course expands the normal anatomy perspective to three-dimensional concepts. It covers anatomical structures and inter-relationships in transverse, sagittal and coronal planes. The emphasis is on the abdominal organs and great vessels. The comparison of actual ultrasound scans is demonstrated to enhance the student’s perception.

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DMS 117 Ultrasound Physics I 2 lecture hours, 2 credits Prerequisites: “C” or higher in DMS 101, BIO 105, PHY 103 Pre or Co-requisites: BIO 106 and ALH 104 Program Fee: $1,000 This course will explore concepts of ultrasound physics. Acoustical variable such as frequency, amplitude, power, intensity, wavelength and speed will be studied. The properties of pulsed waves will be introduced relative to pulse duration, pulse length, pulse repetition, duty factor, intensities, interaction and range equation. This course will also investigate transducers, sound beams, display modes, two-dimensional imaging, real time imaging and image storage. DMS 126

Introduction to Clinical Practicum and Scan Lab (10 weeks) 8 clinical hours per week, 1.25 scan lab hours per week, 2 credits Prerequisites: ALH 104, "C" or higher in BIO 105, BIO 106 Pre or Co-requisites: ALH 102, DMS 113 This course will expose the students to the internal workings of an imaging department. The student will begin to develop ultrasound skills in a diagnostic imaging department. Activities developing practice skills will take place in the campus scan lab and in hospital or outpatient imaging centers. DMS 201 Sonographic Interpretation and Techniques I 2 lecture hours, 2 credits Prerequisite: DMS 105 Program Fee: $1,000 Presentations by faculty and physicians of actual ultrasound cases followed by discussion of identified structures and pathology highlight this course. Review of cross-sectional anatomy as applied to actual scans is covered. Patient diagnosis and follow-up are emphasized. DMS 202 Sonographic Interpretation and Techniques II 2 lecture hours, 2 credits Prerequisite: DMS 201 The major portion of this course is devoted to presentations by students of ultrasound applications that they have used in the clinical setting. Students must demonstrate scans that they performed, explaining the findings that were identified. The critique of scans will be used to strengthen student scanning skills and analysis. DMS 203 Clinical Practicum I 30 lab hours, 3 credits Prerequisites: "C" or higher in DMS 105 and DMS 126 Pre or Co-requisites: DMS 201, DMS 209, DMS 106 Students are introduced to their clinical sites and receive hands-on instruction in diagnostic medical sonography techniques.

DMS 204 Clinical Practicum II 30 lab hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: DMS 203 Students continue to develop their skills in diagnostic medical sonography techniques. DMS 205 Clinical Practicum III 30 lab hours, 1 credit Prerequisite: DMS 204 Students receive hands-on experience to reinforce instruction in diagnostic medical sonography techniques. DMS 208 Small Parts Scanning 1 lecture hour, 1 credit Prerequisite: DMS 201 Anatomy, physiology, pathology and basic scanning techniques as utilized in ultrasound evaluation of various organs and glands are covered in this presentation. DMS 209 OB/GYN Sonography I 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: DMS 116 Obstetrics and Gynecological Sonography I introduces the female reproductive and urogenital systems as they pertain to ultrasound examination. Starting with the basic female reproductive system, the course expands into early pregnancy sonographic evaluation. Normal and abnormal anatomy and physiology, instrumentation set-up, patient preparation, proper scanning technique and normal and abnormal findings are presented. DMS 210 OB/GYN Sonography II 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: DMS 209 Course Fee: J Advanced late-stage pregnancy sonography is covered in this course. The same didactic format as OB/GYN Sonography I is followed pertaining to the course presentation. Evaluation of the fetus, placenta and involved structures using ultrasound techniques are demonstrated. Critical measurements and assessment of in-utero fetuses are stressed. DMS 221 Seminars in Ultrasound 1 lecture hour, 1 credit Prerequisites: “C” or higher in DMS 226, DMS 202, DMS 204, DMS 222, DMS 210 Co-requisites: DMS 208, DMS 205 Course Fee: J On-campus seminar addresses issues that will facilitate the graduates’ entry into the career of sonography. Topics include registry examination preparation in Abdomen, OB/GYN and Ultrasound Physics. Resume writing and test-taking strategies will also be introduced.

DMS 222 Vascular Ultrasound 2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours, 3 credits Prerequisites: “C” or higher in DMS 201, DMS 203, DMS 209, DMS 106 Pre or Co-requisites: DMS 226, DMS 202, DMS 204, DMS 210 This course will provide entry-level knowledge of visceral and peripheral vascular systems relative to duplex and color flow Doppler evaluations. The student will be provided with a working knowledge of hemodynamics and Doppler techniques relative to normal pathogenic states. DMS 226 Ultrasound Physics II 1 lecture hour, 1 credit Prerequisites: “C” or higher in DMS 201, DMS 203, DMS 209, DMS 106 Pre or Co-requisites: DMS 202, DMS 204, DMS 222, DMS 210 Program Fee: $1,000 This course covers the Doppler effect and principles as well as artifacts, quality assurance and bio effects.

ECO – Economics ECO 100 Introduction to Economics 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 This course introduces basic principles of economics and is for students who plan to take no other economics principles courses. It covers capitalism, scarcity, supply and demand, gross national product, inflation, unemployment, the Federal Reserve System, monetary and fiscal policies and price determination under varying degrees of competition. Current economic issues are also discussed. ECO 100 does not satisfy requirements for a business major. ECO 101 Principles of Economics I (Macro) 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: MAT 105 or MAT 151 This study of the American economic system emphasizes macroeconomics. Topics include the laws of supply and demand, the functioning of the price system, the theory of national income determination and the role of monetary and fiscal policies in combating the problems of inflation and recession. ECO 102 Principles of Economics II (Micro) 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: ECO 101 This continuation of ECO 101, with emphasis on microeconomics, covers concepts of elasticity, costs of production, the theory of the firm, wage determination and the international economy.

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ECO 103 Personal Finance 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 This course introduces the concepts and tools of managing personal finances. It assumes no prior study of economics and is designed to help students understand how to establish a personal financial plan, plan for personal taxes, manage cash, use credit cards, understand consumer lending and insurance and invest in stocks, bonds and funds.

EDU – Education EDU 130 Human Exceptionality 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: PSY 101 This course provides a background for understanding human exceptionalities throughout the life span. Topics include origins and historical perspective, disability characteristics and definitions, diversity, legal issues, educational and life planning, special education, families and communities and services and support. EDU 203 Teaching: An Introduction to the Profession 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 This course provides an introduction to the teaching profession from a sociological and classroom perspective. Topics include educational philosophy and theory, social issues in education, current practices in education, curriculum, effective teaching strategies, classroom organization and management and legal and ethical issues in education. EDU 205 History of American Education 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 This course provides a study of the history of American education from the colonial period to the present. The course will cover preschool through post secondary institutions and will include significant structural developments, major educational figures and contributors, social forces, diversity, conflict and control and other events that have shaped the educational system through various periods of development.

ENG – English ENG 101 English Composition I 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Co-requisite: RDG 099 This course provides students with extensive guided experience in writing essays. The course emphasizes the writing process; critical reading and thinking skills; and the concepts of audience, purpose and form. Attention is devoted to responsible research skills and the basic techniques of MLA documentation. ENG 101e Enhanced English Composition I 4 lecture hours, 4 credits Co-requisite: RDG 099 This course provides students with extensive guided experience in writing essays. The course emphasizes the writing process; critical reading and thinking skills; and the concepts of audience, purpose and form. Attention is devoted to responsible research skills and the basic techniques of MLA documentation. ENG 102 English Composition II 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: ENG 101 This course requires students to read selected prose fiction, poems and plays and to write a series of documented, critical/ analytical essays based on those works. Students continue to develop the tools and forms of research covered in ENG 101. ENG 103 Survey of World Literature 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisites: ENG 101 and RDG 099 This course will introduce students to a number of outstanding authors of various nationalities, ethnicities, races and historical periods, ancient to modern, and to the major works of literature these writers produced. Students will study various literary genres and focus on both the enduring qualities of the selected masterpieces and on their relationship to the times and the cultures in which they were written. Several papers, either research or brief critiques, are required. ENG 107 Principles of English Grammar 3 lecture hours, 3 credits This course focuses on the basic elements of traditional English grammar, including parts of speech, parts of the sentence, dependent and independent clauses, issues of agreement and consistency, punctuation, and introduction to the basics of diagramming. Students will develop a practical understanding of the fundamentals of grammar through lecture, class discussion, the working out of grammatical problems, evaluating various forms of writing and writing sentences and paragraphs. ENG 109

Survey of Classical Greek and Roman Literature 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 This course introduces students to the literature of ancient Greece and Rome. Students will study the mythological narratives and the various literary forms developed by these cultures.

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ENG 203 Literature by Women 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: ENG 101 ENG 203 Literature by Women examines fiction, poetry and drama written by women from medieval to current times, examining their influences and accomplishments in their social and historical contexts. Through class discussion, activities and writing assignments, students will analyze and evaluate important literary themes, such as family, enclosure and escape, creativity and the evolution of women’s roles. ENG 207

Major British Writers from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: ENG 101 This course presents selected readings from the literary works of major British writers from the Middle Ages to the 17th Centuries. The course focuses on the traditional historical elements of the works as well as the specific innovations and/or artistic achievements they illustrate. ENG 208

Major British Writers from the Eighteenth Century to the Present 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: ENG 101 This course presents selected readings from the literary works of major British writers from the 18th to the 20th centuries. The course focuses on the traditional historical elements of the works as well as the specific innovations and/or artistic achievements they illustrate. ENG 211

The Legends of Arthur and the Knights of Camelot 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: ENG 101 This course presents a survey of the major interpretations of “The Matter of Britain” (the Arthurian vision and cycle of tales). The course will focus on major themes and archetypal characters found in the legends, on the effects of particular historical events and social conditions that molded each author’s retelling of the tales, and on the influence of the legends on various aspects of Western culture. ENG 213 Non-Western Literature 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: ENG 101 or ENG 101 E Non-Western Literature is designed to provide some awareness and sensibility towards the literature from countries other than the United States and those of Europe. Focusing on ancient and modern works from Asian, African and Latin-American countries, the course emphasizes the experiences, challenges and cultures specific to these countries and their commonalities and differences with those of the Western World.

ENG 222 The Romantic Era in American Literature 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: ENG 101 This course investigates the main trends and developments in prose, poetry and short stories of the romantic period in American literature against a background of the social and intellectual life, with attention also to the language of the literature. ENG 225 Twentieth Century American Authors 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: ENG 101 Literary works related to basic problems of the twentieth century (political, social, religious, philosophical or personal) are studied. ENG 230 Major American Writers 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: ENG 101 This course includes selected readings from the literary works of major American writers. Several critical essays are required. ENG 235 American Film Classics 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: ENG 101 This survey of the American film industry emphasizes its development as an art form and a social institution. ENG 236 Contemporary American Film 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: ENG 101 This course presents a survey of the American film industry from the breakdown of the Hollywood studio system in the 1950s to its present-day forms. Students are required to view a select number of films and will write several analytical essays on their themes and techniques. ENG 237 American Horror Literature: Poe to King 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: ENG 101 This course introduces the American Gothic tradition of horror. The course analyzes a variety of important horror texts, written and filmed, in an attempt to understand why this genre is significant in the development of American culture. The course also addresses the philosophical issues of attraction to this genre and its sociological and spiritual influences. ENG 238 The Films of Alfred Hitchcock 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: ENG 101 This course introduces the work of one of the twentieth century’s most influential artists, Alfred Hitchcock. By viewing and discussing selected Hitchcock films, students address issues of theme and technique as they define the Hitchcock world.

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ENG 240 Introduction to Children’s Literature 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: ENG 101 This survey course deals with the selection, evaluation and utilization of literary materials for children from pre-school through junior high school age (2–16 years of age). Students read and evaluate literary selections for children in this age range. ENG 241 Survey of African American Literature 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: ENG 101 This course introduces African American literature, exploring the contributions of noted African American writers. The course focuses on the impact these writers had on American culture and society from its early history to the present. ENG 243

The Freedom Papers: Britain's Other Literary Treasures 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: ENG 101 This course presents a survey of the written history of Britain. Students will follow the centuries-long struggle of the British people against despotism and oppression and trace their development of the principles of individual freedom and the rule of law through the historical documents that first articulated and established these principles.

ENR – Engineering Science ENR 102 Freshman Engineering Clinic I 1 lecture hour, 2 lab hours, 2 credits Prerequisites: RDG 099, MAT 110 or equivalent Course Fees: B, G This course presents an introduction to the practice of engineering through application problems drawn from engineering disciplines chosen to amplify work drawn from supporting courses. It includes topics such as: technical communication formats, analytical tools, computer-based tools, introduction to design, engineering ethics and teamwork. ENR 103 Freshman Engineering Clinic II 1 lecture hour, 2 lab hours, 2 credits Prerequisites: MAT 108 and a minimum grade of “C” in ENR 102 Course Fees: B, G This course, a continuation of Freshman Engineering Clinic I, provides expanded treatment of the practice of engineering through applications drawn from engineering disciplines. Project work includes a variety of technical communication topics, analytic and computerbased tools, including the design process, engineering ethics, safety and teamwork.

ENR 201: Sophomore Engineering Clinic I 0 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 1 credit Prerequisite: ENR 103 Pre or Co-requisite: ENG 102 Course Fees: B, H This course, a continuation of the Engineering Clinic series, provides expanded treatment of the practice of engineering through applications drawn from various engineering disciplines and industry. Project work includes a variety of technical communication topics, analytic and computer-based tools, including the design process, engineering ethics, safety and teamwork. ENR 202: Sophomore Engineering Clinic II 0 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 1 credit Prerequisite: ENR 201 Pre or Co-requisite: SPE 101 Course Fees: B, H This course, a continuation of the Engineering Clinic sequence, provides expanded treatment of the practice of engineering through applications drawn from engineering disciplines and industry. The communications component is designed to help students prepare and present messages in public speaking contexts. In addition to engineering design, the course emphasizes presentation skills as well as critical thinking, listening and organizational skills. ENR 207 Engineering Materials 2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 3 credits Pre or Co-requisite: CHM 111 Course Fees: B, H This course for the engineering student develops familiarity with the nature and physical properties of industrial materials. Emphasis is on the mechanical behavior of materials under various load conditions. Laboratory experiences complement class work. ENR 211 Engineering Statics 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Pre or Co-requisite: PHY 201 This course for students of engineering includes analysis of static particles and rigid bodies under applied forces. This study of force systems in equilibrium includes resultant of forces in two- or threedimensional space, free-body diagrams, centroids, analysis of structure, friction, moment of inertia and work. ENR 212 Mechanics of Materials 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: ENR 211 This course continues ENR 211 and includes stress, strain, axial loading, torsion, bending and deflection of beams. Analysis of both determinate and indeterminate structural systems is presented. ENR 213 Dynamics 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: ENR 211 Dynamics includes analysis of moving particles and rigid bodies under applied forces. The principles of kinematics and kinetics are presented. The topics include work, energy, impulse, linear momentum, angular momentum and mechanical vibration.

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FRE – French FRE 101 Elementary French I 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 Introductory grammar and pronunciation form the basis of this course, designed to develop communicative skills in French. Oral and written exercises, reading of easy prose and dictation are the points of departure.

GEO – Geography GEO 102 Cultural Geography 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 Cultural geography is a blend of several social sciences, including geography, anthropology, political science, history, economics and earth science. Its purpose is to analyze and synthesize concepts affecting varied cultural environments throughout the world. Visual imagery through maps, field trips, Internet exploration and video presentations are stressed as methods to identify and analyze cultural patterns.

GER – German GER 101 Elementary German I 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 Introductory grammar and pronunciation form the basis of this course, designed to develop communicative skills in German. Oral and written exercises, reading of easy prose and dictation are points of departure. GER 102 Elementary German II 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: GER 101 or one year of high school German Advanced grammar and vocabulary are explored in the further development of comprehension, writing and speaking of German.

HIS – History HIS 101 History of Western Civilization I 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 This is a survey of the political, social, economic, cultural and religious forces and movements essential to understanding the development of our civilization from ancient times to 1648. HIS 102 History of Western Civilization II 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 This is a survey of the political, social, economic, cultural and religious forces and movements essential to understanding of development of our civilization from 1649 to the present.

HIS 103 History of the United States I 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 This is a study of American history from the Colonial Era through the Civil War. Included is a broad survey of the development of American democracy with emphasis on the growth of institutions and ideals as they were brought from Europe and modified and developed here. Special attention is given to the development of the national Constitution. HIS 104 History of the United States II 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 This course continues the study of American political, social and intellectual development from 1865 to the present. Topics include Reconstruction, industrial and transportation revolution, labor movement, the crisis in agriculture, expansion and the new Manifest Destiny and problems of the twentieth century. HIS 107 African-American History 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 Pre or Co-requisite: ENG 101 This course is a survey of the major social, economic and cultural developments within the African-American community from its African origins to the present. The course emphasizes the formation of African-American identity and culture, demographic and migration patterns, contributions of African-Americans to the making of America and an in-depth analysis of legal and political status as it pertains to the history of a people. HIS 204

The First 100 Years of the American Automobile 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 This course provides a basic understanding of the history and significance of the automobile industry and how it has been intertwined with American history, culture and everyday life. The course will cover the early days of the automobile with discussions about Henry Ford, Billy Durrant, the formation of General Motors, key designers and more. The course will highlight challenges facing the automobile industry during each decade of the twentieth century. HIS 205 World History I 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 This course is a study of processes of change and patterns of interaction between the major civilizations of the world from the rise of civilization to European expansion of the 1500s. This is a survey of the political, social, economic, cultural and religious forces and movements essential to an understanding of the development of world civilizations. Fundamental to this course is an emphasis on the diversity of world cultures, the mutuality of cultural exchange and a global perspective on historical development.

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HIS 206 World History II 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099

HPE 111 Cardiovascular Fitness Activities 2 activity hours, 1 credit Course Fee: G

This course is a study of processes of change and patterns for the 1500s to the present. This is a survey of the political, social, economic, cultural and religious forces and movements essential to an understanding of the development of modern nations, identities,economies and alliances. Fundamental to this course is an emphasis on the diversity of world cultures, the mutuality of cultural exchange and a global perspective on historical development.

This participatory course introduces types of aerobic-based activities available. The multiple health benefits associated with practicing a variety of cardiovascular fitness activities will be emphasized.

HPE – Health, Physical Education and Recreation

Students in this course will learn and perform basic swimming skills at the introductory level. Class participants should be either novice or intermediate swimmers. Students may be required to take this class to prepare them for HPE 231 Specialized Swimming.

The Health, Physical Education and Recreation faculty recommends students select HPE 100-level courses to fulfill the graduation requirement. The 200-level courses are designed for students majoring in Health, Physical Education and Recreation or Exercise Science and/or students with special interests for elective purposes. HPE 102 First Aid, Safety and CPR 1 lecture hour, 2 activity hours, 2 credits This course covers how to provide first aid and CPR in most situations where emergency care is needed. An American Red Cross Community First Aid and Community CPR certification is earned by all students who successfully complete this course. HPE 104 Health and Fitness for the Individual 1 lecture hour, 2 lab hours, 2 credits Course Fee: G Students study how health and fitness affect the individual physiologically and psychologically. A variety of methods and techniques used to enhance health and physical fitness are presented. Actual physical activity is part of the course. HPE 106

Health & Wellness Promotion in Physical Therapy 1 lecture, 1 credit Prerequisite: Grade C or better in ENG 101 Co-requisite: PTA 101 This course will identify methods for physical therapy professionals to be effective change agents in the promotion of public health, prevention, and wellness initiatives. Effective communication strategies between health practitioners and patients will also be explored. Students will be expected to participate in a nutritional self-assessment identify opportunities for participation in service learning activities, and develop a group wellness project.

HPE 112 Introduction to Swimming 2 activity hours, 1 credit Course Fee: G

HPE 113 Physical Fitness Activities 2 activity hours, 1 credit Course Fee: G This course is designed to improve cardiovascular fitness and muscular strength and endurance through participation in various activities (including aerobic exercise, weight training and circuit training) and to provide basic, related health and wellness information. HPE 117 Weight Training Activities 1 lecture hour, 2 activity hours, 2 credits Course Fee: G This course is designed to improve muscular strength and endurance through participation in various resistance activities (including free weights, cybex and universal circuit training) and to provide basic, related health and wellness information. HPE 136 Nutrition 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Co-requisite: RDG 099 This course provides students with basic nutrition information that can be incorporated into daily life. Topics include explorations of the controversies and myths concerning food, diet and weight control. HPE 150 Golf 2 activity hours, 1 credit Course Fee: G This course helps students develop efficient body movements through practice of fundamental golf skills. The strategies of play, history, rules and etiquette of golf are also covered. HPE 151 Tennis 2 activity hours, 1 credit Course Fee: G This course helps students develop efficient body movements through practice of basic tennis skills as well as advanced strokes. Scoring, rules and singles and doubles strategies are also covered.

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HPE 152 Bowling 2 activity hours, 1 credit Course Fee: G This course helps students develop efficient body movements through practice of fundamental bowling skills. The scoring, strategies of play, history, rules and etiquette of bowling are also covered. HPE 154 Volleyball 2 activity hours, 1 credit Course Fee: G This course helps students develop efficient body movements through practice of fundamental volleyball skills. The scoring, strategies of play, history, rules and etiquette of volleyball are also covered. HPE 192 Contemporary Health I 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Pre or Co-requisite: RDG 099 This course, the first in a series of two, provides students with a background in current health issues. Psychological health, human development, wellness, drug use and abuse, and mental and emotional health addictions are some of the topics discussed. HPE 193 Contemporary Health II 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: HPE 192 This course, the second in a series of two, is a general knowledge survey course which provides students with a general scope and understanding of current health issues that occur in the human lifecycle. Topics addressed include Sexuality and Family Life, Personal Health, Chronic and Infectious Diseases, Environmental Health and Consumerism. HPE 201 Health Science 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Co-requisite: RDG 099 Principles, problems and practices related to the health of the individual and community are discussed. Topics include the role of health agencies, mental health, alcohol and drugs, sexually transmitted diseases, nutrition and physical fitness. HPE 209 Individual and Dual Sports I 1 lecture hour, 2 activity hours, 2 credits Course Fee: G This course builds an understanding of how to teach tennis and badminton. Basic skills, scoring, strategies of play, history, rules and etiquette are covered. Proper teaching and coaching techniques are emphasized and practiced.

HPE 211 Consumer Health Decisions 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 This course examines the rights and responsibilities of a consumer faced with increasing amounts of information related to his or her overall well-being. It examines the major problem of health fraud and the components of scientific research. The role of advertising is explored, as well as sound principles for purchasing nutrition, fitness and other health-related products and services. Students learn important concepts related to health insurance and hospitals, traditional and alternative medical care and how to better manage the decisions they make. HPE 221 Team Sports I 1 lecture hour, 2 activity hours, 2 credits Course Fee: G This course builds an understanding of how to teach basketball, volleyball, softball and baseball. Basic skills, scoring, strategies of play, history, rules and etiquette are covered. Proper teaching and coaching techniques are emphasized and practiced. HPE 222 Team Sports II 1 lecture hour, 2 activity hours, 2 credits Course Fee: G This course builds an understanding of how to teach soccer, field hockey, lacrosse and wrestling. Basic skills, scoring, strategies of play, history, rules and etiquette are covered. Proper teaching and coaching techniques are emphasized and practiced. HPE 231 Specialized Swimming 1 lecture hour, 2 activity hours, 2 credits Prerequisites: HPE 112 or students must demonstrate their ability to tread water for 5 minutes and successfully swim 10 laps using various swimming strokes. Course Fee: G This course teaches skills necessary to be a swimming instructor. A variety of swimming strokes are practiced. Teaching techniques, basic water safety skills, diving and water sports are also covered. HPE 233: Safety, First Aid, CPR and Injury Prevention 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 This course introduces principles of athletic training and covers how to provide First Aid and CPR in most situations where emergency care is needed. Emphasis is on the responsibilities of the athletic trainer, conditioning and training of the athlete, prevention and care of athletic injuries and taping. Opportunities are provided for students to gain practical experience. An American Red Cross Community First Aid and Community CPR Certification is earned by all students who successfully complete this course. HPE 240

Introduction to Health, Physical Education and Recreation 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Co-requisite: RDG 099 This is an overview of the health, physical education and recreation field and assists students in choosing a career path.

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HPE 245 Motor Development and Motor Learning 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 This is an introductory course that includes the study of locomotor and non-locomotor movement, manipulative skills, and developmental and environmental factors that affect learning in these motor skill areas. The course will focus on motor behavior changes. Students will also be introduced to motor learning theories and concepts, assessment and development of motor skills in various settings. HPE 252 Foundations of Fitness 3 activity hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 This course is designed to provide students with insight into applying fitness training principles to various populations, and into the development of health and skill related fitness in individuals. Students will develop skill in designing fitness programs for individuals with differing needs and abilities. Throughout this course the concept of providing challenging yet success assured learning experiences for fitness development will be emphasized. HPE 260 Exercise Physiology 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisites: BIO 105, BIO 106, HPE 104 and RDG 099 This course examines the physiological effects of exercise on the human body. Topics include energy use, the muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory and nervous systems, metabolism, body composition, temperature regulation and training guidelines. Practical application of topics is emphasized. HPE 265 Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisites: BIO 105, BIO 106, HPE 104 and RDG 099 This course provides the foundations of exercise testing and prescription. The many parameters of fitness are investigated, including their measurement, interpretation of results and application toward recommendations for exercise programs. Topics include cardio-respiratory fitness, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, body composition and performance/athletic components. A portion of this course requires students to validate concepts learned through practical applications.

ITA – Italian ITA 101 Elementary Italian I 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 This course introduces grammar and pronunciation of Italian and includes practice in speaking, comprehension, reading and writing. ITA 102 Elementary Italian II 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: ITA 101 This course involves more advanced grammar concepts in conjunction with practice in Italian language speech, comprehension, reading and writing skills.

LEN – Law Enforcement/Criminal Justice * LEN 102 Police Organization and Administration 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 This is a study of contemporary police principles and practices with an emphasis on accepted administrative methods for achieving law enforcement objectives. Basic organization and administrative decisions are approached from the point of view of police chiefs, commanders and administrators. Decisions concerning personnel, community relations, operations, administration, auxiliary and technical services, budgeting, records, research and inspection are studied. LEN 108 Police and Personnel Management 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 This course introduces students and in-service law enforcement personnel to methods and techniques involved in becoming an effective police supervisor. Topics include the police supervisory role in problems that occur in the field, as well as administrative, legal and personnel problems. LEN 210 Contemporary Issues in Law Enforcement 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisites: LEN 201 and SOC 205 This is an examination of controversial subjects related to law enforcement, the philosophy of law enforcement, the role and function of police in a democratic society, the impact of American social problems on law enforcement, the complexity of the task and the importance of community relations. LEN 221 Principles of Criminal Investigation 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 Topics include investigation, methodology in crime, modus operandi, sources of information, interrogation and preliminary follow-up investigations. The abilities, techniques and methods employed in a criminal investigation from the time the report is received to the ultimate conviction of the perpetrator are studied. The potentials of scientific research, the use of communications and records in criminal investigation and the application of logic and scientific method to the investigation of criminal evidence are included. LEN 227 Introduction to Corrections 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 This course is an overview of the correctional system in America and examines probation, parole, jails, prisons and community-based programs. Included are the processes, organization and trends in these areas and a philosophical and theoretical consideration of the correct process. LEN 234 Introduction to Security 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 This course introduces the systems, organization, design and implementation of security systems, including government, business, industry and proprietary. *See also CRJ courses

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MAT – Mathematics MAT 010 Introductory College Mathematics 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Pre or Co-requisite: RDG 099 Does not satisfy program requirements in mathematics This is a developmental course for students whose placement test scores place them at this level or those who feel they need to review the fundamentals of mathematics. This course provides a more sophisticated level of understanding of basic concepts and includes basic arithmetic and problem solving. MAT 011 Introductory College Mathematics Accelerated 1 lecture hour, 1 credit Prerequisite: Placement Score Pre or Co-requisite: RDG 099 Does not satisfy program requirements in mathematics This course will develop math skills for students whose placement test scores place them at this level, or those who feel they need to review the fundamentals of mathematics. This course provides a sophisticated level of understanding of basic concepts and includes basic arithmetic and problem solving. MAT 050 Elementary Algebra 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisites: MAT 010, MAT 011 or equivalent Pre or Co-requisite: RDG 099 Does not satisfy program requirements in mathematics This is a developmental course for students whose placement test scores place them at this level or those with little or no previous experience in algebra. Emphasis is on operations with signed numbers, evaluation and simplification of algebraic expressions, solutions to linear equations with applications, exponents, polynomials, factoring and graphing. MAT 051 Elementary Algebra Review 1 lecture hour, 1 credit Prerequisite: Placement Score or MAT 050 with a grade of “P” or higher Pre or Co-requisite: RDG 099 Does not satisfy program requirements in mathematics

MAT 101 Concepts of Mathematics 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisites: MAT 050, MAT 051, MAT 100 or equivalent and RDG 099 This course in finite mathematics involves an investigation of the logical methods of problem solving. Topics include set theory, symbolic logic, counting methods, probability and statistics. MAT 102 Survey of Mathematics 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisites: MAT 050, MAT 051, MAT 100 or equivalent and RDG 099 This course provides a review of the fundamental mathematical concepts that support common problem solving. Topics include algebra, geometry, coordinate geometry, mathematical systems, matrices and an overview of common financial mathematics. MAT 103 Statistics 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisites: MAT 050, MAT 051, MAT 100 or equivalent and RDG 099 This is an introduction to the fundamental concepts and methods of statistics. Topics include elementary probability, measures of central tendency and dispersion, binomial and normal distributions, hypothesis testing, linear regression and correlation. MAT 105 Intermediate Algebra 4 lecture hours, 4 credits Prerequisites: RDG 099 and grade of “C” or higher in MAT 050 or MAT 051 or equivalent This is a systematic study of topics in intermediate algebra, commencing with the development of the real number system and its properties. Topics include special factoring methods, solutions to linear and quadratic equations, rational expressions, absolute values, inequalities, graphing, radicals, exponents and functions. MAT 107 Pre-Calculus and Mathematical Analysis 4 lecture hours, 4 credits Prerequisite: Three years of high school Mathematics, including a semester of Trigonometry or MAT 110

This is a developmental course to review math skills for students whose placement test scores place them at this level or those with little or no previous experience in algebra. Emphasis on operations with signed numbers, evaluation and simplification of algebraic expressions, solutions to linear equations with applications, exponents, polynomials, factoring and graphing.

This course prepares students for the study of calculus. Topics include the algebra of functions, sequences, mathematical induction, equations of a line, slopes, angles of intersection, conic sections, logarithmic and exponential functions, a review of trigonometry, polar coordinates and an introduction to limits.

MAT 100 Foundations of Mathematics I 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisites: Placement score of 50–75 and appropriate major and RDG 099

MAT 108 Calculus I 4 lecture hours, 4 credits Prerequisites: High school Trigonometry and Analytical Geometry or MAT 107

In this course, students apply the fundamentals of arithmetic and basic algebra to solve practical problems. Topics include real number properties and applications, an introduction to algebra, counting methods and probability.

This is a study of differential calculus and its applications. Topics include differentiation techniques of algebraic and transcendental functions, rates of change, maxima and minima, mean-value theorem and an introduction to integral calculus.

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MAT 109 Technical Mathematics 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: Admission to Automotive Technology program This is a systematic study of ratio and proportion, practical algebra, metric measures, plane and solid geometry as they are applied to measurements and definitions, horsepower, speed ratios and gears. MAT 110 Algebra and Trigonometry 4 lecture hours, 4 credits Prerequisite: MAT 105 This is a systematic study of topics of algebra and trigonometry with emphasis on trigonometry. MAT 115 College Geometry 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisites: MAT 050, MAT 051 or equivalent and RDG 099 This course presents the fundamentals of plane, solid and non-Euclidean geometries. Topics include the history of mathematical thought and reasoning, measurement, congruence, similarity, parallelism, perpendicularity and methods of proof. MAT 120 Structures of Mathematics 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisites: MAT 101 or higher and RDG 099 This course concerns the theory and development of number systems and mathematical structures. Students will use concrete examples that include natural numbers, integers, rational numbers and real and complex numbers in exploring mathematical reasoning, solving problems and effectively communicating mathematically. A variety of representations, procedures and techniques will be used to reinforce mathematical concepts and to analyze computational algorithms, number systems, number theory algebraic structures and geometric topics. The application of problem solving strategies will be developed both informally and with the formal processes of algebra. MAT 122 Calculus II 4 lecture hours, 4 credits Prerequisite: MAT 108 This is a study of integral calculus and its applications. Topics include areas bounded by curves, volumes and surface areas of solids of revolution, arc length, integration by special methods, improper integrals, transcendental functions and infinite sequences and series. The class also covers the study of parametric equations and polar coordinates. MAT 151 Mathematics for Management 4 lecture hours, 4 credits Prerequisite: MAT 105 or equivalent This is a study of those applications of algebra necessary for business analysis. Topics include functions, equations and inequalities, matrix operations, linear programming, sequences and mathematics of finance as they apply to the management sciences.

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MAT 152 Applied Calculus 4 lecture hours, 4 credits Prerequisite: MAT 151 or MAT 107 This is a study of differential and integral calculus with emphasis on applications. Topics include differentiation, rates of change, optimization, logarithmic and exponential functions, partial derivatives and integration. MAT 200 Foundations of Mathematics II 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: MAT 100 or MAT 105 The fundamentals of arithmetic and algebra are applied to solve problems involving consumer credit, compound interest, annuities, discount, commission, markup, inventory, depreciation, basic statistics and graphing. MAT 201 Discrete Mathematics 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: MAT 107 This course is directed toward computer science and mathematics majors. Topics include sets, relations, functions, logic, induction, combinatorics, Boolean algebra, recurrence relations digraphs and trees. Emphasis is on the solution of problems. MAT 202 Linear Algebra 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: MAT 108 or MAT 122 This course is an in-depth study of mathematical proofs and linear algebra. Topics will include specific skills and abstract approaches for mathematical proofs and basic computational techniques, practical applications and theoretical results of linear algebra. MAT 205 Differential Equations 4 lecture hours, 4 credits Pre or Co-requisite: MAT 221 This is a study of ordinary differential equations with applications for higher mathematics and engineering. Topics include differential equations of first or higher order, linear differential equations with constant and variable coefficients, solutions by analytical and numerical methods, series solutions and Laplace and inverse transforms. MAT 221 Calculus III 4 lecture hours, 4 credits Prerequisite: MAT 122 This course expands the concepts from MAT 108 and MAT 122 to include vector treatment of three-dimensional geometry, partial derivatives of functions of two or more independent variables, multiple integrals, indeterminate forms, parametric equations and polar coordinates.

MAT 229 Reasoning and Proof 4 lecture hours, 4 credits Prerequisite: MAT 113 Pre or Co-requisite: MAT 201 This course is about writing mathematical proofs precisely and proving statements by various methods. This will involve writing precise statements, writing precise definitions of various concepts and applying mathematical reasoning to prove a statement. All of this will lead us to writing proofs precisely, learning interesting techniques and building intuition through the transition into advanced mathematics.

MUS – Music MUS 101 Music Appreciation I 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Pre or Co-requisite: ENG 101 MUS 101 appraises the art of music through active listening, introducing basic musical concepts and developing listening perception. Recorded and visual materials are utilized in studying the elements, forms and styles of music with the aim of stimulating a discriminating understanding and enjoyment of various musical styles. The course is organized topically, encouraging students to discover commonalities among widely differing types of music. MUS 103 Music In Childhood Education 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 This course focuses on music as an integral component of teaching and learning in the world of early childhood and in the elementary school curriculum. Students interested in working with children at the preschool or primary level will explore a variety of musical styles to develop their own critical aesthetic and artistic vocabulary. Students learn how to help children utilize music in the exploration and expression of thoughts and feelings. The early childhood portion of the course builds an understanding of musical development, with emphasis placed on music and movement. Elementary methods include design, construction, implementation, and assessment of classroom music activities that integrate the arts with elementary classroom curricula. MUS 106 Choral Workshop I 2 studio hours, 2 lecture hours, 3 credits Choral Workshop emphasizes vocal training, musical notation and terminology and sight reading through the study of a variety of choral works. No prior musical training is necessary. Participation in several public performances is required. Students may enroll for subsequent Choral Workshop classes. MUS 107 Choral Workshop II 2 studio hours, 2 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: MUS 106 Choral Workshop emphasizes vocal training, musical notation and terminology and sight reading through the study of a variety of choral works. No prior musical training is necessary. Participation in several public performances is required. Students may enroll for subsequent Choral Workshop classes.

MUS 108 Choral Workshop III 2 studio hours, 2 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisites: MUS 106 and MUS 107 Choral Workshop emphasizes vocal training, musical notation and terminology and sight reading through the study of a variety of choral works. No prior musical training is necessary. Participation in several public performances is required. Students may enroll for subsequent Choral Workshop classes. MUS 109 Choral Workshop IV 2 studio hours, 2 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisites: MUS 106, MUS 107 and MUS 108 Choral Workshop emphasizes vocal training, musical notation and terminology and sight reading through the study of a variety of choral works. No prior musical training is necessary. Participation in several public performances is required. MUS 112 Basic Musicianship 3 lecture hours, 3 credits This course is designed and structured for students with very little or no formal musical training. Its goal is to provide students with a basic working knowledge of the fundamentals of music, including notation of pitch and rhythm, the keyboard, basic precepts of tonality such as key, scale construction and basic chord formation. This course requires no previous musical experience and provides a foundation for the further study of music theory. It may serve as an introductory/refresher course for students considering the A.A. Music Option, but will not transfer to four-year music programs.​ MUS 115 Basic Aural Skills 1 lecture hour, 1 credit Prerequisite: RDG 099 This course develops rudimentary ear training and sight-singing skills through applied practice with the basics of melodic and rhythmic notation, an introduction to solfege systems and melodic and rhythmic dictation. No prior musical training is required for this course: its co-requisite, Basic Musicianship (MUS 112), builds basic knowledge of melodic and rhythmic notation, clefs, scales and key signatures from the ground up. This course is designed to augment and complement MUS 112, providing reinforcement of those topics through the development of corresponding basic aural and keyboard skills. MUS 121 History of Musical Theatre 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 This course gives students the opportunity to evaluate and compare a variety of musicals from the nineteenth century to present-day American and European Musicals including Minstrel Shows, Vaudeville, Operetta, Musical Comedy, Opera on Broadway and Rock Opera. Students will examine composers, lyricists, producers, directors, choreographers and performing artists who have contributed to the development of musical theater. Students will identify historical and cultural references and assess performances viewed in class and online to formulate an opinion of each production.

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MUS 203 American Music 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisites: MUS 101 and RDG 099 Students will study seminal works of American art music to identify characteristics associated with major stylistic movements and multicultural influences throughout the recorded history of the American experience. Works and composers will be presented in the context of their sociocultural settings through lectures, discussions and multimedia demonstrations. Coursework includes assigned readings, listening and a group project. MUS 207 Music History I: Music to 1750 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Pre or Co-requisites: ENG 101 MUS 207 appraises the art of music through active listening, introducing basic musical concepts and developing listening perception. Recorded and visual materials are utilized in studying the elements, forms and styles of music with the aim of stimulating a discriminating understanding and enjoyment of various musical styles. The course is organized topically, not chronologically, and is not limited to historical musical styles; rather, through active listening students are drawn to discover commonalities among all types of music MUS 212 Music Theory 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisites: RDG 099 and MUS 112 or demonstrated understanding of rhythmic/pitch notation, intervals, scales and key signatures. (Students wishing to enroll without having completed MUS 112 should contact the instructor; an entrance examination will be scheduled.) Music Theory is designed for students wanting a deeper understanding of musical structure and function or those intending to major in music. The course covers tonal harmony, develops recognition of written and aural musical features and introduces modal counterpoint. MUS 215 Aural Skills 1 lecture hour, 1 credit Prerequisites: MUS 112 and grade of “C” or higher or successful placement exam Co-requisite: MUS 212 This course is designed to augment and complement MUS 212, Music Theory; it develops ear training and sight-singing skills through the practice and cultivation of singing at sight, familiarity with solfege systems and dictation. This course assumes facility with melodic and rhythmic notation, scales and keys signatures and chord construction. The prerequisite (MUS 112, with a minimum grade of "C") may be waived depending on results of the placement exam. This course may be taken by any student wishing to improve aural mastery of music theory.

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NMT – Nuclear Medicine Technology NMT 106 Radiation Safety and Biology 1 lecture hour, 1 credit Prerequisites: Acceptance into the program; grade of “C” or higher in PHY 103, NMT 108 Pre or Co-requisites: ALH 104, NMT 107, NMT 111 This course provides instruction in all aspects of radiation safety. Radiation-biology and NRC guidelines are also discussed. NMT 107 Radiation Physics 2 lecture hours, 2 credits Prerequisites: PHY 103, NMT 108 Pre or Co-requisites: ALH 104, NMT 106 and NMT 111 This course focuses on nuclear physics including the study of electromagnetic waves, the basis of radioactivity, converting units and terminology related to radioactivity. NMT 108 Nuclear Medicine Imaging Criteria 1 lecture hour, 1 credit Prerequisite: Acceptance into NMT program Pre or Co-requisite: PHY 103 Program Fee: $1,000 This course is designed to introduce the student to nuclear medicine clinical procedures and instrumentation. NMT 111 Nuclear Medicine Instrumentation 2 lecture hours, 8.5 clinical/lab hours per week, 3 credits Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or higher in NMT 108 and PHY 103 Pre or Co-requisite: Grade of “C” or higher in CHM 111, NMT 106, NMT 107 and ALH 104 This course includes the study of nuclear instrumentation and basic imaging criteria followed by the clinical practice of related quality control of instrumentation and imaging procedures. NMT 113 Nuclear Pharmacology 2 lecture hours, 125 clinical/lab hours, 3 credits Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or higher in CHM 111 and NMT 106, NMT 107, NMT 111 Pre or Co-requisite: BIO 105 This course focuses on all aspects of nuclear pharmacology including production, receipt, disposal and inventory of radionuclides. NMT 114 Nuclear Medicine Clinical Procedures II 25 lecture hours, 2 credits Pre or Co-requisite: BIO 106 This course is a continuation of NMT 113. Topics of discussion include applications of radiopharmaceuticals, imaging criteria and scan interpretation of additional nuclear medicine procedures.

NMT 220 Nuclear Medicine Techniques 3 lecture hours, 25 clinical/lab hours per week, 6 credits Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or higher in BIO 105, BIO 106, NMT 113 and NMT 114 Program Fee: $1,000 Topics include advanced instrumentation quality control, clinical applications of radionuclides including receipt, disposal and inventory of radionuclides, radioactive materials in licensing, NRC regulations and radiopharmacy. NMT 221 Nuclear Medicine Practicum I 3 lecture hours, 25 clinical/lab hours per week, 6 credits Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or higher in NMT 220 Program Fee: $1,000 Topics include clinical applications of radionuclide invivo nonimaging procedures and therapy applications. The clinical component emphasizes radiopharmaceutical administration procedures and all tasks commonly performed by nuclear medicine technologists. NMT 222 Nuclear Medicine Practicum II 1 lecture hour, 125 clinical/lab hours over 5 weeks, 2 credits Prerequisite: NMT 221 This continuation of NMT 221 emphasizes advanced experience in nuclear medicine procedures and decision-making relative to performance of the procedures.

NUR – Nursing NUR 105 Nursing Reflections 2 lecture hours, 2 credits Prerequisite: Completion of at least one semester of nursing education or permission from the Dean of Nursing and Allied Health This course is required for the student nurse who has experienced at least one semester of absence from the RCGC nursing curriculum. Emphasis is placed on refreshing knowledge and skills to facilitate success in the classroom and clinical components of future nursing (NUR) courses. All activities will take place on the RCGC campus. NUR 106 Dosage Calculations for Nurses 1 lecture hour, 1 credit Prerequisite: MAT 050 or MAT 051 This course will include a review of essential math concepts for dosage calculation including fractions, percentages, ratios, measurements and conversions. Practice and assessment tests will include problems featuring medication administration, including oral, intravenous and parenteral routes. Accreditation standards of medication administration will be emphasized.

NUR 107 Introduction to Nursing Informatics 1 lecture hour, 1 credit Prerequisites: RDG 099 and NUR 131 or Registered Nurse license or licensed practical nurse license This course will introduce the student to important informatics tools that are currently being utilized in health care to ensure safe and quality care. Electronic Health Records (EHR), telehealth, personal reference management software, Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) and HIPAA will be emphasized. NUR 122 Pharmacology for Health Professionals 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Co-requisite: BIO 106 This course introduces the principles of pharmacotherapy. Origins and classifications of drugs are presented. Safe administration of drugs is stressed, including food and drug interactions and dosage calculation. Selection of alternative therapies are discussed. Legal and ethical aspects of drug use are also emphasized. NUR 130 Nursing I Lab 0 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 1 credit Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Nursing program Co-requisite: NUR 131 This course focuses on the skills and behaviors necessary for beginning nursing practice. It is a complement to Nursing I. Students will practice in the College lab. NUR 131 Nursing I 5 lecture hours, 6 clinical hours, 7 credits Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Nursing program Co-requisites: NUR 130, BIO 105 and PSY 101 Program Fee: $1,000 This course serves as a foundation for understanding health and providing care across the lifespan. The student is introduced to concepts and techniques used in health care. Critical thinking is integrated into the nursing process. Clinical experiences occur in a variety of health care settings. NUR 140 Nursing II Lab 0 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 1 credit Prerequisites: NUR 130 and NUR 131 Co-requisite: NUR 141 This course focuses on the skills and behaviors necessary for nursing practice and is a continuation of Nursing I Lab. It is a complement to Nursing II. Students will practice in the College lab.

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NUR 141 Nursing II 4 lecture hours, 9 clinical hours, 7 credits Prerequisites: NUR 130, NUR 131, BIO 105 and PSY 101 Co-requisites: NUR 140, BIO 106 and PSY 211 Program Fee: $1,000 This course focuses on providing holistic care for clients with alterations requiring perioperative care and those with alterations in mobility. The course introduces the student to the care of clients with cancer. Students will also care for childbearing and childrearing families. Critical thinking is developed through the use of the nursing process. Clinical experiences occur in a variety of health care settings. NUR 207 Nursing Issues and Trends 1 lecture hour, 1 credit Prerequisite: NUR 141 This course emphasizes the associate degree nurse’s role in relation to the profession and the healthcare team. Historical and current issues, legal and ethical aspects, nursing leadership and management are discussed. NUR 215 Nursing III 4 lecture hours, 12 clinical hours, 8 credits Prerequisites: NUR 123, NUR 140, NUR 141, BIO 106 and PSY 211 Co-requisite: BIO 215 Program Fee: $1,000 This course focuses on caring for clients with mental health, cardiopulmonary, endocrine and gastrointestinal alterations. Critical thinking is integrated into the nursing process. Therapeutic communication and professional development are emphasized. Clinical experiences occur in a variety of health care settings. NUR 220 Transition to Practice 1 lecture hour, 6 clinical hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: NUR 221 Course Fee: Cost of HESI Exit exam and curriculum review course This course provides students with an opportunity for a concentrated Capstone clinical experience in a selected area with an individual Registered Nurse Preceptor. Learning through experience is emphasized while preparing students for transition to Registered Nurse practice. Focus is on integration of knowledge, continued development of critical thinking skills and life-long learning. NUR 221 Nursing IV 4 lecture hours, 12 clinical hours, 8 credits Prerequisites: NUR 215 and BIO 215 Program Fee: $1,000 This course focuses on providing holistic care for groups of clients with multisystem problems, including neurologic, endocrine, liver, biliary, pancreatic, urinary and renal alterations. Critical thinking is refined. Management, leadership and professional development are emphasized. Clinical experiences occur in a variety of health care settings.

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PHI – Philosophy PHI 101 Introduction to Philosophy I 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 Aims, functions and methods of philosophy are examined. Topics include appearance and reality, concepts and judgments, and language, words and meaning. Selected readings from great philosophers are assigned to acquaint students with systematic approaches to logic, ethics and aesthetics. PHI 104 Ethics 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 PHI 104 considers the nature of moral problems and normative principles. The adequacy of moral theories and evaluations of ethical perspectives are discussed, along with the concepts of good and evil, duty and virtue. The course applies ethics with special references to the dignity of and respect for the person. PHI 110 Religions of the World 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 PHI 110 provides an understanding of various religions, their sacred literature, their distinctive characteristics and the relevance of their teachings. An examination of the origins, development, practices, teachings and writings, with an integration of historical events, is followed by a consideration of pertinent worldwide contemporary problems. PHI 150 Critical Thinking 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 This course introduces the process of critical thinking and analytical reasoning through writing and problem solving. Students must demonstrate skills through writing, discussion and research methodology. PHI 201 Philosophy and History of Science 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisites: RDG 099 and a lab science This course is a survey of the philosophy and history of science from Aristotle to Newton to current world views. Topics may include ancient and medieval philosophies, the structure of the universe, development of scientific laws, Newtonian physics, natural selection and the development of new physics of the early twentieth century.

PHI 204 Contemporary Moral Issues 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisites: RDG 099 and PHI 101 This course introduces several contemporary approaches to moral issues and decision-making. We will investigate what makes an action right and wrong for a person living within a social arrangement, and what principles of conduct should guide communal living. Questions we will discuss include: What matters and why? Does human nature imply the right conduct? What is the basis to evaluate action as being morally right or wrong? Does moral wrongness of an action provide decisive reason for not doing this action? What authorizes moral standards for social conduct? The course will address such social issues of the contemporary Western society as, capital punishment, same sex marriage, abortion, social liberty, drug control and other issues. PHI 210 Ancient and Medieval Philosophy 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisites: RDG 099 and PHI 101 This course surveys the thought of several of the most important ancient and medieval philosophers. Ancient philosophy was initiated by Greeks living in Asia. Later, it was strengthened by Greek philosophers living in Athens, and elaborated in various ways by their Greek and Roman successors. The works of the ancient philosophers were then transmitted and integrated into the diverse teachings of Muslim, Jewish and Christian thinkers in medieval period. We shall read works, excerpts, or fragments by authors such as Parmenides, Heraclitus, Plato, Aristotle, Plotinus, St. Augustine, Avicenna, Averroes and St. Thomas Aquinas.

PHY – Physics PHY 101 Principles of Physical Science I 3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 4 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 Course Fees: C, H Physical Science develops awareness, understanding and appreciation of the physical environment. The dynamic nature of physical science is presented conceptually rather than mathematically. Concepts pertain to matter and energy. Laboratory experiences, designed to augment the conceptual approach, are included. PHY 103 General Physics I 3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 4 credits Pre or Co-requisites: MAT 110 and RDG 099 Course Fees: C, H Students will study principles of classical mechanics which include: kinematics, dynamics, statics, energy, momentum, rotational motion and mechanical properties of materials. The laboratories are integrated into each subject area in order to reinforce the concepts presented to the student. PHY 104 General Physics II 3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 4 credits Prerequisite: PHY 103 Course Fees: C, H PHY 104 is the second semester of a two-semester, algebra-based physics course. The course provides in-depth coverage of various physical topics including fluid dynamics, heat, thermodynamics, light, electricity and magnetism.

PHY 105 Modern Astronomy 3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 4 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 Course Fees: C, H This course for the non-science major spans most of the scientific spectrum: physics, astronomy, earth science and biology. No prior physics or physical science background is required. Emphasis is on the properties of the universe and the human relationship to them. Laboratory experiences include field sessions with a telescope and planetarium. PHY 107 Technical Physics 3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 4 credits Pre or Co-requisites: MAT 110 and RDG 099 Course Fees: C, H Emphasis is on establishing and maintaining a relevancy between the study of physics and its practical applications in the vocational field and problem solving. The development of competency in applied physics is stressed. Practical applications of classical mechanics, properties of matter, heat, light, sound, electricity and magnetism are studied. PHY 110 Applied Physics 3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 4 credits Prerequisites: RDG 099 and MAT 109 and Admission to Automotive Technology program Course Fees: C, H This course addresses properties of matter, principles of hydraulics, dynamics, friction, simple machines and the fundamentals of heat, electricity, electromagnetism and light as these relate to automotive components. Emphasis is on development of skills needed to perform automotive mechanical and electrical diagnosis. Laboratory experiences, designed to augment the conceptual approach to this course, are included. PHY 111 Earth Science: Land and Sea 3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 4 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 Course Fees: C, H This course is for non-science majors who need to meet their science requirement for graduation. The emphasis is on geology and oceanography. PHY 112 Earth Science: Air and Space 3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 4 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 Course Fees: C, H This course is for non-science majors who need to meet their science requirement for graduation. Emphasis is on meteorology and astronomy. Earth Science I is not required to complete this course. PHY 121 Physics for Everyday Life 3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 4 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 Course Fees: C, H This course is a practical introduction to physics and science in everyday life. It considers objects from our daily environment and focus on their principles of operation and relations to one another.

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PHY 201 Physics I (calculus-based) 3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 4 credits Prerequisites: "C" or higher in MAT 108 and RDG 099 Co-requisite: MAT 122 Course Fees: C, H This course is designed for students of science and pre-engineering. The fundamentals of classical physics are developed in depth through the use of calculus. Emphasis is placed on static, dynamic, kinematic and rotational motion. PHY 202 Physics II (calculus-based) 3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 4 credits Prerequisite: MAT 122, "C" or higher in PHY 201 Course Fees: C, H This course is a continuation of PHY 201, Physics I (calculusbased). The fundamentals of thermal phenomena, electricity, magnetism and light are studied. PHY 203 Physics III (calculus-based) 3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 4 credits Pre or Co-requisites: PHY 202 and MAT 122 Course Fees: C, H This is a continuation of Physics I (calculus-based) (PHY 201) and Physics II (calculus-based) (PHY 202). The fundamentals of wave motion, fluid mechanics, light phenomena and relativistic mechanics are studied. PHY 241 Forensic Science I 3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 4 credits Prerequisite: CRJ 101 Course Fees: C, H This is an introduction to the theory and methods of the collection, preservation and identification of physical evidence. Emphasis is on crime scene procedures with an introduction to laboratory methods utilized in the examination of various items of evidence, such as fingerprints, firearms, documents, blood, hair and fibers. PHY 242 Forensic Science II 3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 4 credits Prerequisite: PHY 241 Course Fees: C, H This course involves a more detailed inquiry into the methods and procedures utilized by the forensic crime laboratory in the examination of physical evidence. Emphasis is on field test equipment utilized at the crime scene and laboratory procedures employed for more detailed analysis.

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PLG – Paralegal PLG 101 Introduction to Legal Studies 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 This course is an introduction to the legal assistant profession; the system of jurisprudence, its history, philosophy and current trends. The role, ethics and responsibilities of the legal assistant, court structures and court procedures will also be examined. Emphasis is on ethical considerations, the code of ethics, the professional responsibility of NALA and the affirmation of professional responsibility of NFPA and other standards of conduct. The New Jersey court system and the American legal system are explored. PLG 102 Litigation and Civil Procedure 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: PLG 101 This course is a comprehensive survey of civil litigation and procedure. Law and litigation techniques from the filing of the lawsuit through the appellate process will be examined. Students draft complaints, pleadings, interrogatories and a digest of a deposition. Federal and state court rules are studied. PLG 103 Legal Research and Writing 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisites: ENG 101 and PLG 101 This course develops basic skills in analyzing legal problems, researching the problems and searching for legal authority. Students analyze legal problems using locators, brief cases, use Shepard’s Citators and use computer-assisted legal research and reporter systems. PLG 104 Torts 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisites: PLG 101 and PLG 103 This course is a study of the three basic forms of tort liability (intentional torts, negligence, strict liability). Consortium, alienation of affection, loss of consortium and business torts including product liability and criminal conversion are covered. PLG 110 Contemporary Issues in Paralegal Studies 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: PLG 101 Contemporary Issues in Paralegal Studies is designed to give in-depth knowledge and practical understanding of the paralegal’s role in the specified area of law. The course is designed to give students an opportunity to study areas of law that are currently expanding and/or developing. The student will be expected to demonstrate substantive knowledge of the subject matter as well as professional competency in completing assignments typical to actual practice. Since the “contemporary issue” may change, students should consult the course-offering schedule each semester. Students may repeat the contemporary issues course as long as different issues are offered and as long as they do not exceed the maximum number of hours permitted. A maximum of six credit hours in contemporary issues may be applied toward degree program graduation or certificate completion requirements. Because contemporary issues courses may present transfer difficulties, students should check with their transfer institution’s transfer coordinator before enrolling.

PLG 125 Business Organizations for Paralegals 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 Co-requisite: PLG 101 This course introduces the paralegal student to the principles of agency law and the basic forms of business organizations, including sole proprietorships, partnerships, limited liability companies and corporations. Students will prepare the documents necessary to the organization and operation of each form of business. PLG 201 Criminal Law and Procedure for Paralegals 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisites: PLG 101, PLG 103 This Criminal Law and Procedure course is designed to provide student paralegals with an overview of the criminal justice process. This course covers the substantive aspects of criminal law and includes the general principles of criminal liability, specific analysis of particular crimes, parties to crimes and substantive defenses to crimes. Constitutional safeguards and procedures from arrest through trial, sentencing, punishment and appeal are also studied. PLG 203 Bankruptcy 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: PLG 101 This course introduces the student to bankruptcy law with emphasis on the paralegal’s role. Topics include an introduction to the bankruptcy law, bankruptcy court procedures and the preparation of bankruptcy forms and documents, debtor’s and creditor’s rights and litigation proceedings in bankruptcy court. Students will learn to recognize ethical considerations for paralegals working in this area and learn current computer applications utilized in a bankruptcy practice. Emphasis will be on consumer bankruptcy including Chapter 7 and 13 of the Bankruptcy Code and the role of the paralegal as part of a team in a bankruptcy practice. PLG 204 Technology in the Law Office 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisites: PLG 101, PLG 103, CIS 102 or CIS 120 This course will provide a general introduction to the use of computers and legal specialty software in the modern law office. It includes hands-on computer exercises using professional software programs frequently used in the law office by paralegals. An additional course fee may be charged. PLG 205 Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisites: PLG 101 and PLG 103 This course covers the Probate Code of New Jersey Probate Procedure, descendants’ estates, death and inheritance taxes and other related problems. Special attention will be given to will and tax preparation. PLG 207 Family/Domestic Law 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisites: PLG 101 and PLG 103 This is a study of divorce and dissolution procedures, family court systems, child support enforcement procedures, custody disputes, adoption procedures and aspects of juvenile law.

PLG 209 Legal Assistant Practicum 1 lecture hour, 210 co-op hours, 3 credits Prerequisites: 45 credits and 15 PLG credits or equivalent, PLG 212 This is a study of the law office, the establishment and maintenance of filing systems, tickler system of scheduling, personnel management, accounting, time management and telephone and client interview techniques. PLG 210 Property Transactions 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisites: PLG 101, PLG 103 and BUS 107 This is a study of the types of property transactions and related matters. Topics include contracts, mortgages, leases, deeds and a review of title searches and recording statutes. Students will learn to prepare a real estate closing. PLG 212 Paralegal Skills and Office Practices 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisites: PLG 101, PLG 103 This course focuses on the practical application of substantive law including, but not limited to, civil litigation, family law, real property, probate practice, wills, trusts, the administration of decedents’ estates and legal research. Students will also be instructed in New Jersey Court Rules and Procedures and in locating and preparing legal forms. Paralegal Office Management skills and practices will also be covered.

POL – Political Science POL 101 American Federal Government 3 lecture hours, 3 credits This introductory political science course stresses fundamental principles of American constitutional government. The structure of government is studied along with power distributions and its concomitant conflicts. Civil liberties, political parties, elections and citizenship are carefully considered. POL 103 Introduction to Political Science 3 lecture hours, 3 credits This is an introductory course in political science with emphasis on the tools of the discipline, political systems, political policy making, political philosophy and political change.

PSY – Psychology PSY 100 Interpersonal Psychology 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Placement is based on basic-skills test results Open to Developmental program students only Students participate in a study of human interaction. Stress is on interpersonal relationships and how people adapt to various social and personal situations. Training techniques such as role playing, observations and discussion groups are included. This course does not count as a social science elective.

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PSY 101 General Psychology 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 This is an introduction to the study of behavior. The scientific method is studied with its application as seen in the principal research findings in the major areas of modern psychology, such as human development and individual differences, sensation and perception, learning and intelligence, personality formation and abnormal psychology. PSY 203 Educational Psychology 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: PSY 101 This course focuses on the learning process in children and adolescents, especially in an educational setting, with emphasis on motivation, problem solving, assessment and evaluation; environmental and hereditary influences in learning; and theories of learning. PSY 211 Psychology of Human Development 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: PSY 101 This study of the psychology of the human lifespan includes prenatal, infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood and aging development. Social-emotional theories of development, cognitive and language development and issues related to the stages of development are discussed. PSY 212 Psychology of the Adolescent 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: PSY 101 This course considers patterns of behavior characteristics from puberty to adulthood. Emphasis is on developmental changes in physical, intellectual, motivational and emotional growth in a cultural context. PSY 213 Child Psychology 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: PSY 101 Development and analysis of prenatal factors and infant and child behavior are considered. Topics include motor development, emotional development, motivation, language, thinking, work and play. Problems and methods of child study, application of research, effects of heredity and environment on the individual, individual differences and theories of personality development are studied. Observations are required. PSY 215 Psychology of Aging 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: RDG 077 or RDG 099 This is a study of the changing personality and behavior of the aging person and the effect of the changing nervous system on psycho/social relationships.

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PSY 230 Abnormal Psychology 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: PSY 101 This is a study of behavior and personality disorders. Social, physiological and individual factors of behavior disorganization, evaluation and treatment are reviewed. PSY 231 Abuse and Violence in the Family 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 This course focuses on causes of abuse and violence in the family and strategies for reducing and eliminating abuse. Spouse/ partner abuse, child abuse and elder abuse are addressed from legal, medical and social perspectives. Seminar format is utilized. PSY 240 Social Psychology 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: SOC 101 or PSY 101 This is an introduction to the concepts of group behavior, their empirical foundations and their implications for the individual in interpersonal relationships.

PTA – Physical Therapist Assistant PTA 101 Introduction to Physical Therapist Assisting 1 lecture, 0 lab, 0 clinical, 1 credit Prerequisite(s): Grade of "C" or better in ENG 101 Co-requisite: HPE 106 Course Fee: Program Fee This course will provide an introduction to the physical therapy profession, including a history of the American Physical Therapy Association; the role of the PTA as a member of the health care team; the PT/PTA relationship; physical therapy practice settings and specialties; as well as an introduction to physical therapy regulations, ethics, patient communication, patient health care records and documentation. PTA 102

Kinesiology and Measurement of the Musculoskeletal System 3 lecture hours, 7 lab hours, 6 credits Prerequisite: Grade "C+" or better in each of the following: BIO 105 and MAT 115 Pre or Co-requisite: BIO 106 Course Fees: I, R Building upon Anatomy and Physiology I, this course will provide an in-depth study of the biomechanical principles and anatomical structures responsible for human movement; as well as the fundamentals and physiological effects of therapeutic exercise. Students will be expected to demonstrate in lab competency with palpation of anatomical landmarks; assessing anthropometric measurements, muscle strength, joint range of motion, posture and gait; and performing common therapeutic exercises for strengthening, stretching, balance and coordination. Documentation regarding data collection and treatment interventions will also be included.

PTA 105 Pathophysiology for the PTA 2 lecture hours, 2 credits Prerequisite: Grade of "C+" or better in BIO 106 Co-requisites: PTA 107, PTA 210 The student is introduced to the medical and surgical conditions most frequently encountered in PT departments, with emphasis on the role of the PTA in the treatment of each. The basic inflammatory and healing processes and the principles of treatments to promote healing are covered. Students will become familiarized with the essential nature of diseases and abnormalities of structure and function that are characteristic of diseases. Students will receive an introduction to pharmacology and to the systematic review of professional literature to research PT-related diagnoses. PTA 107 Essential Skills for the PTA I: Patient Care 2 lecture hours, 6 lab hours, 4 credits Prerequisite: PTA 102 Co-requisites: PTA 101, PTA 105 Course Fees: I, R This course will introduce students to fundamental patient care skills and assessment techniques, including patient interviewing, vital signs, body mechanics, positioning, bed mobility, transfer techniques, gait training, aseptic techniques, basic wound care and wheelchair management. During laboratory time, students will practice skills utilizing simulated patient care scenarios prior to being assessed through skill competency testing and practical examinations. PTA 207

Essential Skills for the PTA II: Biophysical Agents 2 lecture hours, 6 lab hours, 4 credits Prerequisite: PTA 102 Co-requisite: PTA 208 Course Fees: Program Fee, I, R This course is designed to prepare students for the safe and effective application of therapeutic modalities in physical therapy practice. Mechanisms of action, indications, contraindications, precautions and parameters will be covered for the use of superficial and deep heat; cryotherapy; mechanical compression; electrotherapy; spinal traction; therapeutic massage; hydrotherapy; and light therapy. Lecture and laboratory activities will develop problem solving and critical thinking skills regarding the use of therapeutic modalities and skills will be assessed to competence level. PTA 208

Management of Neurological Disorders Across the Lifespan 3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 4 credits Prerequisite: PTA 105 Co-requisite: PTA 207 Course Fees: H, R This course will focus on the characteristics and treatment of pediatric and adult neurological disorders, as well as their impact on human motor development. Students will be taught the concepts of motor control and motor learning development, as well as the theory and practical application of treatment interventions utilized for the treatment of patients with neurological disorders. The focus will be on patient function including assessment instruments used to identify and document architectural barriers and the level of assistance needed for performance of activities of daily living. Skills learned in lab will be tested to a level of competence throughout the semester.

PTA 209 Clinical Experience I 80 clinical hours, 2 credits Prerequisites: PTA 102, PTA 107, PTA 207 (Practical #1) Course Fee: S This is a two-week clinical affiliation used to introduce the Student Physical Therapist Assistant (SPTA) to the operational procedures of a clinical setting. The student will be immersed in patient-client interactions as well as the PT-PTA relationship and will be expected to perform at the advanced beginner level for skills in data collection techniques and mobility training. The SPTA must maintain proficiency in all areas of patient safety. PTA 210 Orthopedics for the PTA 1 lecture hour, 1 credit Prerequisite: PTA 102 Co-requisites: PTA 105 and PTA 107 This course builds upon the concepts introduced in PTA 102 Kinesiology and Measurement of the Musculoskeletal System, with a focus on common orthopedic injuries, disorders and surgeries. PTA students will receive instruction on the phases of musculoskeletal tissue healing, treatment interventions, patient education and therapeutic exercise progression within the plan of care developed by the supervising physical therapist. PTA 216 Cardiovascular & Pulmonary PT 1 lecture hour, 2 lab hours, 2 credits Prerequisites: PTA 102, PTA 105 Course Fees: H, R This course will focus on assessment techniques and treatment interventions for cardiovascular and pulmonary pathologies, as well as assessment and treatment for patients with amputations. Knowledge and skills will be assessed through skill-competency testing, written examinations and practical examinations. PTA 229 Clinical Experience II 240 clinical hours, 6 credits Prerequisites: PTA 207, PTA 208, PTA 210 and PTA 216 Co-requisite: PTA 240 Course Fee: S Knowledge and skills learned in all PTA Program coursework will be integrated and applied to direct patient care during this 6 week, full-time clinical education experience. By the conclusion of the experience, students will be expected to safely perform quality physical therapy care for routine patients with minimal supervision and guidance from the supervising physical therapist PTA 239 Clinical Experience III 240 clinical hours, 6 credits Prerequisite: PTA 229 Co-requisite: PTA 240 Course Fee: S Knowledge and skills learned in all PTA Program coursework will be integrated and applied to direct patient care during this six-week, full-time clinical education experience. By the conclusion of the experience, students will be expected to safely perform quality physical therapy care at the level of an entry-level physical therapist assistant

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PTA 240 Seminar in PTA Professionalism 1 lecture hour, 1 credit Prerequisite: PTA 209 Co-requisites: PTA 229 and PTA 239 Course Fees: Program Fee, T This capstone course is designed to further develop the professional behaviors and expectations of an entry-level physical therapist assistant including exploration of topics related to ethics and jurisprudence. Assignments will include completing the steps necessary to apply for the National Physical Therapy Exam and for state licensure. Students will be expected to participate in the implementation of a community-based or volunteer service learning project.

PTE – Process Technology PTE 101

Process Technology I: Introduction to Process Technology 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 This course is designed to serve as an introduction to the field of Process Technology for the Chemical, Energy, Food, Oil and Gas, Pharmaceuticals, Pulp and Paper, Power, Refining and Waste Treatment industries. Students will develop an understanding of the roles, responsibilities and expectations of a Process Operator, process terminology, plant organization and operations, equipment and systems. PTE 102 Process Technology II: Instrumentation 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisites: Minimum grade of “C” in PTE 101 and CHM 107 This course is designed to equip students with the instrumentation and documentation skills necessary to work in the field of Process Technology. Students will understand common terminology, relationships between process variables and process instruments controlling pressure, temperature, flow and level. Control loops and the interactions between each component of a control loop will be examined. Students will also have the opportunity for field experience/activity by visiting manufacturing sites and will benefit from experts in the field. PTE 103 Principles of Occupational Safety and Health 2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours, 3 credits Prerequisites: Minimum grade of “C” in PTE 101 and CHM 107 Course Fee: G This course will introduce students to industrial hygiene by evaluating the sampling and analytical techniques required to evaluate chemical, physical and biological health and safety hazards in the industrial environment. Students will understand the fundamentals of Occupational Safety and Health as it relates to industrial work environments.

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PTE 201 Process Technology Equipment 3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 4 credits Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in PTE 101 Pre or Co-requisite: CHM 107 Course Fee: H This course will introduce students to the equipment commonly utilized in the process industries. Students will learn about the operation of processing equipment such as piping, tubing, valves, pumps, compressors, motors, reactors, filters, dryers and gauges. PTE 202

Process Technology Systems and Troubleshooting 5 lecture hours, 5 credits Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in PTE 102 This course will introduce students to the relationships between process equipment and systems. Students will identify and explain how process systems are controlled under normal conditions, recognize abnormal process conditions and how to troubleshoot the system. PTE 203 Industrial Process Operations 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: Minimum grade of “C” in PTE 102 This course will provide an overview of the common types of industrial field processes. Students will explore types of commercial processes and understand the operation of an entire operating process unit.

RDG – Reading RDG 033 Introduction to College Reading I 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: Placement scores This course is for students who need to read more efficiently. Evaluation of each student’s reading ability are made with primary attention given to basic skill development. RDG 077 Introduction to College Reading Accelerated 6 lecture hours, 6 credits Prerequisite: Placement exam This course presents an opportunity for students to complete the reading requirement in one semester. The accelerated format provides an intense review of reading effectiveness from literal to inferential comprehension. The culmination of the course provides practice in evaluative questioning and application to college-level reading. RDG 099 Introduction to College Reading III 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: Placement scores The course is for students who have a strong background in literal comprehension and need practice in evaluative questioning and skill application to college-level reading.

SCI – Science SCI 105 Introduction to Experimentation 1 lecture hour, 1 credit An introductory course exploring the Scientific Method and the concepts of experimental design. This is a one-credit course designed for students pursuing careers in science or students wanting to have a better understanding of the scientific process.

SCI 110 Women in STEM Seminar 1 lecture hour, 1 credit Prerequisite: RDG 099 and permission from Dean of STEM The focus of this course will be on the history of women in science and current obstacles women face in scientific fields. We will discuss recommendations for change with the goal of encouraging the participation in and representation of women in science. Gender-inclusive, alternative teaching methods that emphasize cooperative learning, group discussion and critical analysis will be incorporated.

SCI 201 Honors Research 1 lecture hour, 10 lab hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: BIO 102 or BIO 106, CHM 111, and minimum GPA 3.5 This course is designed to provide STEM majors with practical experience while working for 10 hours/week at a field location. The course is designed for students who aspire to gain career-related experience while completing their degree. This course will have an academic experience and a supervised work experience.

SOC – Sociology ** SOC 101 Principles of Sociology 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 This is a study of the basic concepts of sociology applied to modern society and the use of the scientific methods in sociology. Analysis of social relationships, groups, institutions, population, systems of control and social change will be examined.

SOC 104 Social Problems 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisites: RDG 099 and SOC 101 This course examines the social problems in society using sociological theories and concepts. Contemporary social problems including, but not limited to, racial and ethnic relations, family problems, crime, mental illness, poverty and alcoholism will be analyzed. SOC 130 Society, Ethics and Technology 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 This course investigates the relationship between technological advances and the influence they have had on society throughout history. Social and cultural changes are reviewed in the context of technology and ethical issues that contemporary society faces because of new technological developments. SOC 160 Introduction to Social Work 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisites: RDG 099 and SOC 101 This course will explore social work in contemporary society. Social work theories, processes and concepts utilized in social service delivery systems will be examined. SOC 203 Sociology of Education 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: SOC 101 This course examines the relationship between education and society. The structure, conflict and control of the educational system is a major topic of discussion. Sociological paradigms are used to facilitate understanding of the process of education. SOC 220 Sociology of Juvenile Delinquency 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 This is an orientation to the divergent theories, philosophies, values, attitudes and historical events that have contributed to the operation of modern juvenile justice systems; causes and attempts to prevent delinquency; identification of delinquents; detention and treatment methods; adjudication; and disposition including related social agencies.

SOC 102 Sociology of the Family 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 This course studies the American family from a contemporary and sociological viewpoint. The essence of the family in an historical cross-culture perspective and new experiments in family lifestyles are explored. Emphasis is on the family as an important social institution.

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SPA – Spanish SPA 101 Elementary Spanish I 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 Introductory grammar and pronunciation form the basis of this course, designed to develop communicative skills in Spanish. Oral and written exercises and reading of easy prose and dictations are the points of departure. SPA 102 Elementary Spanish II 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: SPA 101 or one year of high school Spanish Advanced grammar and vocabulary are explored in the development of comprehension, writing and speaking of Spanish. SPA 120 Spanish for Law Enforcement 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 This course introduces the law enforcement officer to the Hispanic culture in America and increases cross-cultural awareness. It provides a working knowledge of Spanish specific to job responsibilities. SPA 130 Spanish for the Medical Profession 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 Spanish for the Medical Profession prepares health care workers to communicate effectively when providing medical care and attention to Spanish-speaking patients in medical settings. In addition to workplace Spanish language, the course provides transcultural training. Emphasis is on enhancing quality patient care. SPA 201 Intermediate Spanish I 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: SPA 102 or two years of high school Spanish A general review of grammar and speech patterns accompanies the introduction of selected readings from Spanish literature. The class is conducted primarily in Spanish. SPA 202 Intermediate Spanish II 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: SPA 201 or 3 years of high school Spanish Increased dependence on fluency is emphasized through classroom discussions in Spanish of culture and history and by reading a major work from Spanish literature.

SPE – Speech SPE 101 Oral Communication 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 SPE 101 stresses principles and practices of oral communication, especially speaking to inform. The course includes consideration of voice and articulation, conversation and discussion. Emphasis is on preparation and presentation of speeches. SPE 103 Voice and Diction 3 lecture hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 This course enhances, corrects and strengthens the voice and speech of the individual. Although intended for any student, it helps those in communications, broadcasting and acting. It can also be of help to those with accents.

THR – Theatre Arts THR 111 Acting Workshop I 2 lecture hours, 2 studio hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: RDG 099 This course features instruction and practice in the development of characterization, styles of acting and refinement of vocal and physical control. In-class rehearsals and performances of selected works are conducted. Students may enroll for subsequent Acting Workshop classes. THR 112 Acting Workshop II 2 lecture hours, 2 studio hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: THR 111 with a minimum grade of “D-” This course features instruction and practice in the development of characterization, styles of acting and refinement of vocal and physical control. In-class rehearsals and performances of selected works are conducted. Students may enroll for subsequent Acting Workshop classes. THR 211 Acting Workshop III 2 lecture hours, 2 studio hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: THR 112 with a minimum grade of “D-” This course features instruction and practice in the development of characterization, styles of acting and refinement of vocal and physical control. In-class rehearsals and performances of selected works are conducted. Students may enroll for subsequent Acting Workshop classes. THR 212 Acting Workshop IV 2 lecture hours, 2 studio hours, 3 credits Prerequisite: THR 211 with a minimum grade of “D-” This course features instruction and practice in the development of characterization, styles of acting and refinement of vocal and physical control. In-class rehearsals and performances of selected works are conducted.

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Fairleigh Dickinson University and Wilmington University

Fairleigh Dickinson University Rowan College at Gloucester County has partnered with Fairleigh Dickinson University to make earning a bachelor's or master's degree faster and more convenient. Earn a degree from Fairlegh Dickinson — while attending convenient on-site classes at RCGC.

Earn a bachelor's or master's degree on the RCGC campus: • Baccalaureate degrees • Master's degree studies

Choose from more than 12 undergraduate and graduate programs in career-oriented fields: • Business & Technology (BAIS) • Communication Studies (BA)​

• Evening and weekend classes​

• Criminal Justice (BA)​

• Competitively priced, special on-site tuition​

• Education (BA/MAT or MAT only) • Educational Leadership (MA) • English Language and Literature (BA)​ • History (BA)​ • Humanities (BA)​ • Psychology (BA) • Public Service Administration (BAIS)

Wilmington University Located in New Castle, Delaware, Wilmington University is a private, nonprofit institution that awards bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees. The university prides itself on providing small, intimate learning environments and maintaining one of the lowest tuition rates in the region. RCGC students have the option to remain on the Rowan College campus and complete their bachelor's degree.

Wilmington University offers on-campus Bachelor of Science programs in: • Criminal Justice • Communications • Human Resource Management • Information Systems Management

Students must graduate from Rowan College at Gloucester County with an associate degree, meet the academic requirements necessary for each program and maintain a 2.0 grade point average. Students are required to complete a minimum of 45 credit hours of upper-level coursework at Wilmington University.

• Marketing • Media Design • RN to BSN • Software Design and Development

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Faculty and Staff Directory Administration

Almarie Jones Executive Director, Diversity and Equity Affirmative Action and Title IX Officer B.S., Saint Paul’s College M.S., Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Joan Kuhar Assistant Director, Training and Safety A.A., Goldey Beacom College

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Academic Compliance Division

Frederick Keating, Ed.D. President B.A., M.A., The College of New Jersey Ed.D., Wilmington University Karen Sitarski Sr. Executive Assistant to the President and the Board of Trustees Meg Resue Sr. Executive Assistant, Institutional Compliance B.A., SUNY Buffalo Almarie Jones Executive Director, Diversity and Equity Affirmative Action and Title IX Officer B.S., Saint Paul’s College M.S., Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Marlene Loglisci Executive Director, Human Resources A.A.S., Gloucester County College B.A., M.A., Fairleigh Dickinson University Annette Clifford Executive Assistant A.A.S., Gloucester County College

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Frederick Keating Ed.D. President B.A., M.A., The College of New Jersey Ed.D., Wilmington University Dr. Linda A. Hurlburt Vice President, Academic Services B.S.N., Trenton State College M.S.N., Rutgers Graduate School Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University Dominick J. Burzichelli Vice President and Chief Operating Officer B.A., Rutgers University M.S., Widener University Judith Atkinson Vice President, Student Services B.S., Rider University M.B.A., Wilmington University Josh R. Piddington Vice President and Chief Information Officer A.S. Gloucester County College B.S., M.A., Rowan University

Office of Academic Services Dr. Linda A. Hurlburt Vice President, Academic Services B.S.N., Trenton State College M.S.N., Rutgers Graduate School Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University Diane Macris Administrator, Gloucester County Cultural and Heritage Commission A.A., Gloucester County College B.F.A., Rowan University Susan Nikkels Executive Assistant A.A.S., Gloucester County College

Yvonne Greenbaun Dean, Academic Compliance A.S., Mercer Community College B.S., M.A., The College of New Jersey Dr. Danielle Zimecki-Fennimore Associate Dean, Curriculum A.A., Burlington County College B.A., Thomas Edison State College M.A., (2) Georgian Court University Ed.D., Wilmington University Carol Berk Administrator, Academic Services B.A., Rowan University Perpetue Cadet Team Coordinator, Level V, Assessment & Compliance B.S., Johnson C. Smith University

Business Studies Division

Dr. Patricia D. Claghorn Dean, Business Studies B.S., The Pennsylvania State University M.A., Saint Francis College Ed.D., Wilmington University Stacey Callaway, Esq. Instructor I, Business Studies B.A., University of Delaware J.D., West Virginia University

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Leo P. Chow Assistant Professor, Accounting A.A., Gloucester County College B.A., Columbia University M.B.A., Drexel University Joseph J. Colasante Assistant Professor, Computer Information Systems/Technology A.S., Peirce Junior College B.S., M.Ed., Trenton State College Dennis M. Lloyd Associate Professor, Computer Information Systems/Technology A.A., County College of Morris B.A., M.A., Glassboro State College Mary A. Malinconico Associate Professor, Computer Graphic Arts B.S., Slippery Rock University M.S., The Ohio State University M.A., George Washington University C.A.G.S., North Central University Thomas McCormack Assistant Professor, Business Law/ Accounting B.S., M.Ed., Shippensburg University Danielle E. Morganti Instructor I, Business Studies A.A.S., Gloucester County College B.S., Rowan University M.B.A., University of Phoenix Christine Ogin Instructor I, Business Studies B.S., Rowan University M.S., Widener University Dr. Candice Racite Instructor I, Cooperative Education A.S., Salem Community College B.S., University of Delaware M.B.A., Ed.D., Wilmington University Irena Skot Instructor I, Business Studies A.A.S., Gloucester County College B.S.I.S., Widener University M.B.A., Wilmington University James A. Sloan Assistant Professor, Computer Information Systems/Technology A.S., Gloucester County College B.A., Glassboro State College M.B.A., Drexel University José M. Torres Instructor I, Business Studies B.S., Suny College at Buffalo M.B.A., Colorado State University M.s, M.A., Rutgers University

Barbara D. Turner Professor, Computer Science/Business Management/Computer Information Systems B.S., M.S., Old Dominion University Diane Trace Assistant Professor, Economics B.S., Rowan University M.A., University of Delaware Automotive Technology Jeffrey Silvestri Instructor, Automotive Technology Program B.S., Widener University Edward Blaetz Instructor, Automotive Technology Program A.A.S., Gloucester County College

Law and Justice Division

Fred H. Madden Dean, Law and Justice A.S., Camden County College B.A., Glassboro State College M.S., St. Joseph’s University Robert Hill Director II, Fire Academy B.A., Glassboro State College Lucy McClain, Esq. Assistant Professor, Paralegal B.S., Rutgers University J.D., Villanova University James R. Sentell Police Academy Coordinator A.A.S., Gloucester County College B.A., Glassboro State College Susan Rothfuss Team Coordinator, Level V A.A.S., Gloucester County College Denise Schmidt-Simon Team Coordinator, Level III A.A., Gloucester County College A.A.S., Cumberland County College

Liberal Arts Division

Dr. Paul Rufino Dean, Liberal Arts B.S., M.Ed., Trenton State College M.A., Glassboro State College Ed.D., Wilmington College Dr. Sylvia Baer Professor, English B.A., M.A., Washington College Ph.D., University of Maryland Birdena Brookins Associate Professor, English B.S., Trenton State College M.A., Ohio State University Bryan H. Buttler Assistant Professor, English B.A., M.A., Rutgers University Dr. Namorah Byrd Professor, English B.A., M.A., Ed.D. Temple University

David Coates Instructor I, Radio, Television & Film A.A.S., Gloucester County College B.A., Temple University M.S. Ed., Wilkes University Joseph D’Argenio Instructor I, History B.A., Ramapo College of New Jersey M.A., Lehigh University Dr. William DeTora Professor, English B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Temple University Chara Doyle Assistant Professor, Sociology B.A.S.W., M.S.W., Rutgers University Stephanie Gomes Instructor I, English B.A., Notre Dame University M.A., Rutgers University Dr. Louis S. Gross Professor, English B.A., Rutgers University M.A., Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania Rose Gruber Assistant Professor, Communications B.A., Hunter College M.A., Lehman University Jessica Jolly Associate Professor, Psychology B.A., University of Illinois M.A., Roosevelt University – Chicago Lori Joyce Associate Professor, English A.A., Orange County Community College B.S.E., SUNY Cortland M.S.E., SUNY New Paltz M.A., Rutgers University Eoin Kinnarney Associate Professor, Art B.F.A., Philadelphia College of Art M.F.A., Marywood University Carthornia Kouroupos Instructor I, English A.A.S., Gloucester County College B.A., Fairleigh Dickinson University M.A., Rowan University Dr. William Leonard Assistant Professor, Psychology B.S., Polytechnic Institute M.A., Ph.D., Temple University Betty Magjuka Instructor I, Psychology B.S., Utica College of Syracuse University M.A., Rowan University Dr. Zbigniew Marczuk Associate Professor, Philosophy B.S., St. Francis College M.A., Ph.D., Claremont Graduate University Melissa Norbeck Instructor I, English/Rowan Choice B.A., M.A., Rowan University

Dr. Natalka Pavlovsky Professor, Music B.A., Rutgers University M.F.A., Ph.D., Princeton University Gina Rongione-D’Argenio Assistant Professor, History B.A., M.A., Villanova University Linda Roth Instructor I, Foreign Language B.A., William Paterson College M.S., Rowan University Dr. Geraldine Savidge Martin Professor, Early Childhood Education R.N., Jefferson Hospital B.S.N., University of Pennsylvania M.Ed., Glassboro State College Ed.D., Virginia Tech H. David Schleicher Instructor I, English B.A., Rider M.A., Rowan University Marcela Stein-Savelski Assistant Professor, English A.A., Gloucester County College B.A., M.A., Rowan University Andrea Vinci Instructor I, English/Rowan Choice B.A., Seton Hall University M.A., Rowan University Nicole Duncan Administrator, Liberal Arts A.A., Gloucester County College B.S.W., Rutgers University, Camden Angelica Pachini Team Coordinator, Level V, Liberal Arts B.A., Rowan University Marguerite Vacchiano Project Clerk II, Liberal Arts

Nursing and Allied Health Division

Dr. Susan E. Hall Dean, Nursing and Allied Health A.A.S., Gloucester County College B.S.N., Rutgers University M.S.N., Ed.D., Wilmington University Stella A. Barber, CNRN, CCRN Assistant Dean, Nursing A.A.S., Cumberland County College B.S.N., University of Medicine & Dentistry of N.J. M.S.N., Wilmington Universary Maureen Reidenauer, R.D. Assistant Dean, Allied Health B.S., Pennsylvania State University R.D., Helene Fuld Medical Center M.A.Ed., University of Phoenix Patricia Blackman-Hill Instructor I, Nursing B.S.N., Thomas Jefferson University M.S.N., University of Phoenix

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Dr. Susan Bodman Associate Professor, Nursing R.N., B.S.N., Thomas Jefferson University M.S.N., Villanova University Ed.D., Wilmington University Dr. Linda Canonica, CNE Associate Professor, Nursing R.N., Helene Fuld School of Nursing at West Jersey Hospital B.S.N., Trenton State College M.S.N., University of Pennsylvania D.N.P. Touro University Dr. LaVonne Couch, P.T., CSCS Physical Therapist Assistant Instructor/ Program Director A.S., Burlington County College B.S., Stockton University M.S., New Jersey Institute of Technology Ed.D., Wilmington University D.P.T., The College of St. Scholastica Dr. Theresa Covello, CNE Assistant Professor, Nursing A.A.S., Gloucester County College B.S.N., M.S.N., Thomas Edison State College D.N.P., Touro University Marion Destralo-Caporusso, CNE Instructor I, Nursing R.N., Methodist Hospital School of Nursing B.S.N., LaSalle University M.S.N., Widener University Eileen Doyle, PTA PTA Clinical Education Coordinator A.A., Gloucester County College A.A.S., Mercer County Community College B.S., Rowan University Gina Galosi, CNE Instructor I, Nursing B.S.N., College of New Jersey M.S.N., University of Phoenix Michael Keith, BSRT, RDMS Instructor I, Program Director, Diagnostic Medical Sonography A.S., B.S., Hahnemann Medical College and Hospital M.Ed., Wilmington University Dr. Mary Mishler, CNE Instructor I, Nursing R.N., Temple University Hospital B.S.N., M.S.N., University of Pennsylvania D.N.P., Duquesne University Dr. Carolyn Mosley Assistant Professor, Nursing R.N., B.S.N., Rutgers, The State University M.S.N., A.P.N., University of Pennsylvania D.N.P., Rutgers, The State University

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Laura J. MacAulay, CNMT Instructor I, Program Director, Nuclear Medicine Technology A.A.S., Delaware Technical and Community College B.S., Widener University M.Ed., Wilmington University Laurie Rohrman, RDMS, RVT DMS Clinical Coordinator A.A.S., Gloucester County College B.S., Adventist University of Health Sciences Timothy Schmitz Instructor I, HPER B.S., Rutgers University M.S., California University of Pennsylvania Dr. Barbara Taylor, CNE Instructor I, Nursing B.S.N., Thomas Jefferson University M.S.N., A.P.N., University of Pennsylvania D.N.P., Rutgers, The State University Dr. Genevieve Turner Instructor I, Nursing B.S.N., The College of New Jersey M.S.N., Regis University D.N.P., Touro University Robert Valli Instructor I, HPER B.S., University of Delaware M.Ed., The College of New Jersey Donna Jenkins Administrator, Academic Support B.S., Fairleigh Dickinson University Denise Buttari Team Coordinator, Level V A.A.S., Camden County College Lisa Ford Team Coordinator, Level V Denise Gerace Team Coordinator, Level V Donna Hamlet Nursing/Allied Health Lab Manager B.S.N., LaSalle University M.S.N., Widner University

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Division

Dr. Brenden Rickards Dean, STEM; Associate Professor, Biology B.S., West Virginia University M.A., Ph.D., Princeton University Dr. Christina Nase Assistant Dean, STEM Assistant Professor, Chemistry B.S., Bloomsburg University Ph.D., University of Florida Emily Allen Assistant Professor, Biology B.A., M.S., University of Delaware

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Dr. Sarah Baxter Assistant Professor, Mathematics B.A., Messiah College M.S., Kansas State University Ed.D., Wilmington University Michelle Briles Associate Professor, Mathematics B.A., Providence College M.A., Rowan University Fang-Chi (Chloe) Benson Instructor I, Mathamatics B.S., Gwynedd Mercy University M.A., Rowan University Justin Buchanan Instructor I, Mathematics/Rowan Choice B.S., M.S., University of New England Carlos Burke Assistant Professor, Mathematics B.S., Cheyney University M.S., Rowan University Gregory Buthusiem Assistant Professor, Mathematics B.A., M.S., Rutgers University Dr. Lemuel B. Clark Assistant Professor, Biology A.A., Hampton Junior College B.S., Bethune-Cookman College M.D., Meharry Medical College Barun K. Dandapat Associate Professor, Computer Science B.S., University College of Engineering, Burla, India M.S., City University of New York M.B.A., University of Maine Dr. Jessica L. DeGraff Associate Professor, Biology B.S., Rowan University Ph.D., Thomas Jefferson University Dr. Susan Glenn Associate Professor, Biology B.Sc., University of Toronto M.Sc., University of Guelph Ph.D., University of Oklahoma Jennifer Hoxworth Instructor I, Mathematics B.A., M.A., Rowan University Gayle Hughes Instructor I, Engineering B.S., M.S., Rutgers University Eric Jones Instructor I, Mathematics B.S., M.S., Rowan University Dr. Edward LaBelle Associate Professor, Biology A.B., M.S., Holy Cross College Ph.D., University of Michigan Oron Nahom Assistant Professor, Robotics/CIM/ Physics B.S., Temple University M.S.E.E., Drexel University Ali Navvab Assistant Professor, Engineering Science B.S.M.E., Florida International University M.S.E., University of Central Florida

Mike Pawela Assistant Professor, Network Management B.S., M.S., Widener University Dr. Robert D. Rossi Professor, Chemistry A.A., Community College of Philadelphia B.S., Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science Ph.D., Temple University Anna P. Roth, RRT, RPFT Associate Professor, Mathematics A.S., Hahnemann University B.S., Thomas Edison State College M.A., Rowan University Dr. Carole A. Subotich Professor, Biology B.A., LaSalle University M.D., Medical College of Pennsylvania Dr. Nasra Sultana Assistant Professor, Physics M.S., Syracuse University Ph.D., Syracuse University Valeria Petrany Supervisor, Laboratory Science B.S., Rutgers University Sabrina Corsey Team Coordinator, Level V A.A., Gloucester County College B.S.W., Rutgers University

Athletics

Brian Rowan Executive Director, Athletics A.S., Gloucester County College B.A., Rutgers University M.A., University of Phoenix Richard Cooper Administrator, Athletics B.A., Temple University M.A., American Public University George Hobbins Administrator, Athletics A.A., Camden County College B.S., Temple University Joseph Kalnas Administrator, Fitness/ Wellness Center A.S., Gloucester County College M.A., University of North Carolina at Wilmington Leanne Schoening Administrator, Athletics A.S., Gloucester County College B.S., Coastal Carolina University M.S., Trident University Kyle Lodge Coordinator, Sports Management B.A., Wesley College Ellise Spaulding Athletic Trainer B.S., University of Maine M.S., California University of PA

Office of Institutional Research

Karen A. Durkin Dean, Institutional Research & Grants A.A., Peirce Jr. College B.A., Florida Atlantic University M.A., University of Maryland, College Park John Pidgeon Director, Institutional Research & Grants B.A., Muskingum University Rachael Hacker Team Coordinator, Level V A.A., Rowan College at Gloucester County

Career and Advancement Planning (CAP) Center

Randee Davidson Executive Director, Institutional Advancement A.A., Gloucester County College B.A., M.A.S., Fairleigh Dickinson University Cody Miller Director, Foundation & Alumni Relations A.A.S., Gloucester County College B.A., M.P.A., Rutgers University Stephanie Lanza Advisor, Career Counseling B.A., Rutgers University M.Ed., University of South Carolina Stephen Sweeney Coordinator, CAP Center B.A., M.A., The College of New Jersey Genevieve Bunis Team Coordinator Level III, CAP Center

Workforce and Professional Development Institute

Brigette Satchell Dean, Workforce and Professional Development Institute A.A.S., Camden County College B.S., Rowan University M.B.A., University of Phoenix Deborah Rabottino Director II, Workforce and Professional Development Institute B.A., Glassboro State College Regina Ashton Administrator, Adult Education Testing A.A., Camden County College B.S., Philadelphia Biblical University Thewantha Torain Administrator, Workforce and Professional Development Institute B.S., Pennsylvania State University M.B.A., Shippensburg University Felicia Carroll Team Coordinator, Level IV

Adult Basic Education

Joseph Spencer Adult Education Instructor/Site Coordinator A.A., Gloucester County College B.S., Rowan University Jean Capizzi Team Coordinator, Level V A.A.S., Gloucester County College

Academic Support Center

Carol Meglio-Lentz Administrator, Academic Support Center A.A., Gloucester County College B.A., Rowan University M.S.Ed., Capella University Emily Maddox Coordinator, Academic Support Center B.A., Rowan University M.A., Rutgers University, Camden

ACT Program

Karen Quigley ACT Program Instructor B.A., M.A.T., Fairleigh Dickinson University Michael Lemon ACT Program Instructor A.A., Gloucester County College B.A., Rowan University Alice Smith Employment Specialist/Supervisor A.A.S., Camden County College Kevin Athey ACT Program Job Coach A.A., Gloucester County College

Senior Corps.

Helen Antonucci Coordinator, Senior Corps.

Testing Center

Kathie J. Scaffidi Administrator, Testing Services B.A., Glassboro State College Kimberly Pandolph Coordinator, Testing Services B.S., University of Pittsburgh Kenneth Rothfuss Coordinator, Success Center A.A., Salem Community College

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Office of College Operations

Dominick J. Burzichelli Vice President and Chief Operating Officer B.A., Rutgers University M.S., Widener University Annette Clifford Executive Assistant A.A.S., Gloucester County College

Safety and Security

Joseph M. Getsinger Executive Director, Safety and Security A.S., Gloucester County College NJ State Police Academy Paul Babcock Assistant Director, Safety and Security Burlington County Police Academy Tom Capaccio Sergeant Philadelphia Police Academy Michael Polidoro Sergeant Philadelphia Police Academy John Ryder Sergeant/EMT B.S., Columbia Southern University Gloucester County Police Academy Richard Dale Security Officer New Jersey Corrections Academy Mark Getsinger Security Officer A.S., Gloucester County College B.A., M.A., Rowan University Robert Hanke Security Officer A.A., A.S., Gloucester County College Anthony Keller Security Officer A.S., Rowan College at Gloucester County Charles McCall Security Officer A.A.S., Rowan College at Gloucester County Ronald Rogers Security Officer New Jersey State Police Academy Richard Wilkins Security Officer Essex County Police Academy

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Library

Jane L. Crocker Sr. Director, Library; Associate Professor, Library B.A., Bridgewater State University M.S. in L.S., Simmons College Jessica Hamilton Reference/Instructional Services Librarian; Instructor I B.A., Columbia College, Columbia University M.L.S., University of Pittsburgh Christine M. Herz Librarian; Associate Professor, Library Services B.A., Oberlin College M.L.S., Rutgers University M.S.I.T., Philadelphia University Patricia S. Hirsekorn Librarian; Assistant Professor, Library Services B.A., Lebanon Valley College M.S., Drexel University Amanda Fach Team Coordinator, Level V B.A., Rutgers University Carol Atkinson Library Technician B.A., Rowan University AnnaMarie Kehnast Coordinator, Library Serials, User Services and Archives A.A.S., Delaware Technical and Community College B.A., Glassboro State College

Facilities

Paul Grasso Manager, Maintenance and New Construction (Black Seal) David A. Thompson Manager, Buildings and Grounds A.S., Gloucester County College Scott Alscher Custodian/Utility Person Joseph Arcaini Custodian A.A., Community College, USAF Lawrence Beach Custodian/Utility Person Terry Briody Custodian/Utility Person Allen Brown Custodian/Utility Person Mark Brucker Custodian B.S., Liberty University Lawrence Cantu Custodian Linda Carr Custodian Jason Caulley Custodian

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Ronald DelPiano Custodian/Utility Person MaryAnn Everline Team Coordinator, Level V A.A.S., Gloucester County College George Gaines Custodian Michael Getsinger Maintenance/Fireman (Black Seal) Edward Gillies Grounds/ Clayton Hill Custodian Eric Jenkins Custodian Bryan Lester Custodian (Black Seal) Thomas Lubonski Grounds Joshua MacFerren Maintenance/Fireman (Black Seal) B.A., Rowan University Raymond McCann Lead/Grounds Timothy Mitcham Custodian/Utility Person Janet Morris Coordinator, Maintenance (Black Seal) Lois Passalaqua Maintenance/Fireman (Black Seal) A.A.S., Gloucester County College Raymond Quin0nes Custodian Domenick Russo Custodian/Utility Person Michael Scappa Custodian (Black Seal) B.S., Drexel University Stephen Smith Maintenance/Fireman (Black Seal) Mark Soone Custodian Teneisha Z. Soriano Custodian A.A.S., Gloucester County College B.A., Rowan University Dorothy Thompson Custodian/Utility Person David Vogel Grounds Person Janice Weil Custodian Ronald Wilcox Custodian Jacqueline Wyatt Custodian (Black Seal) Matthew Wyatt Coordinator, Custodial/Grounds Nathan Young Groundskeeper/Athletics Jackie Lloyd Custodian

College Services

Dr. Mark Zorzi Controller, Purchasing Operations A.A.S., Cumberland County College B.S., Glassboro State, M.B.A., The Richard Stockton College Ed.D., Rowan University Stephen Hoffman Supervisor, Purchasing Services B.S., Asbury University Brent Corbin Administrator, Mail and Duplicating Services A.A., Gloucester County College Sherry Bohl Shipping/Receiving/Mail Clerk, Level III Brenda Hepner Shipping/Receiving/Mail Clerk, Level III B.A., Trinity Baptist College New Jersey Corrections Academy John Moore Team Coordinator, Level III B.S., William Patterson University

Office of Financial Services

Elizabeth Hall Executive Director, Financial Services B.S., Widener University Steven Awalt Accountant A.A.S., Gloucester County College Nora Sheridan Senior Accountant/Internal Auditor B.S., Rowan University M.S., C.P.A., Rutgers University Laura Black Bursar/Accountant B.A., Fairleigh Dickinson University Cheryl Lewis Controller B.S., C.P.A., Rutgers University Patricia Mostovlyan Team Coordinator, Level IV Sherri Pratt Senior Accountant, Workforce and Professional Development Institute B.S., Virginia Tech M.A., Fairleigh Dickinson Donna Salvia Assistant Bursar Janet Vena Bookkeeper/Cashier, Level III Margaret Yahrling Bookkeeper/Cashier, Level IV Michele Capanas Cashier A.A.S. Camden County College

Ana Maria Schultz Financial Services Assistant Lynn McCosker Payroll Manager A.A.S., Camden County College Gina Forte Junior Accountant B.S., LaSalle University Allison DeRusso Project Clerk, Level III A.A.S., Camden County College B.S., Rowan University

Division of Innovation and Technology

Josh R. Piddington Vice President and Chief Information Officer A.S. Gloucester County College B.S., M.A., Rowan University Diana L. DeVault Team Coordinator, Level IV B.A., Randolph Macon Woman’s College M.A., Southern New Hampshire University

Distance Learning and eLearning Beth Beecroft eLearning Specialist B.A., Rowan University M.A., Southern New Hampshire University

Instructional Technology

Vaughn Hampton Coordinator, Smart Classrooms B.A., Rowan University

Technical Support

Michael Fox Manager, Technical Support Carlos Jimenez PC Tech/Help Desk (Tier 2) Gary Kuehnapfel PC Tech/Help Desk (Tier 2) Justin Weaver Technical Support Technician Terrance Williams PC Tech/Help Desk (Tier 2)

Programing and Web Development

David Comfort Executive Director, Programming and Project Management A.S., Gloucester County College B.S., Drexel University Nayibe Lopez Senior Programmer Analyst A.S., Borough of Manhattan Community College B.B.A., Baruch College Allan Vanneman Programmer Analyst A.S., Cumberland County College Joel Davison Video Production Specialist A.A., Camden County College B.A., Asbury University Jennifer Yager Social Media and Marketing Administrator A.A., Gloucester County College A.A., Burlington County College B.A., Rutgers University

Network and System Operations Michael Gotthold Executive Director, Network and Systems Operations Robert Lore Applications and Systems Administrator Carlos Lugo Senior Applications and Systems Administrator B.S., ITT Technical Institute Jeffery Frye Applications and Systems Administrator

Office of Marketing and Public Relations

Andrea Stanton Director II, College Relations, Communications and Marketing B.A., Glassboro State College M.A., Rowan University Kevin T. Anderson Publications Specialist A. A. S., Rowan College at Gloucester County B.A., Salisbury University B.A., Wilmington University Dianne Carbonetta Administrator, Public Relations B.A. Rowan University Victoria Gall Administrator, Marketing B.A., Rowan University Susan Weiss Administrator, Publications B.A., Rutgers University — Camden College of Arts and Sciences

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Office of Human Resources Marlene Loglisci Executive Director, Human Resources A.A.S., Gloucester County College B.A., M.A., Fairleigh Dickinson University Marna Carlton Assistant Director, Human Resources Diane Michaels Benefits/HRIS Manager Jennifer Gates Human Resources Recruiter A.A.S., Cumberland County College B.S., Wilmington University M.S.M., Wilmington University Amber Pino Human Resources Assistant A.A.S., Rowan College at Gloucester County B.A., Rowan University

Office of Student Services Judith A. Atkinson Vice President, Student Services B.S., Rider University M.B.A., Wilmington University Loretta Anthony Executive Assistant

Admissions

Michael J. Chando Executive Director, Admissions and Financial Aid A.A.S., Gloucester County College B.S., Thomas Edison State College M.B.A., Wilmington University Roxanne R. Somers Administrative Assistant, Admissions Christina Kulisek Assistant Director, Admissions B.A., Widener University M.S.M., Wilmington University Maria Kunkle Admissions/Recruitment Coordinator A.A.S., Gloucester County College Margaret DiPatri Admissions Supervisor Glenn Groves Transfer Credit Counseling Advisor B.S., University of Florida Christy Clifford Team Coordinator, Level III A.A.S., Gloucester County College B.A., Rowan University Sheryl Klein Team Coordinator, Level III Lorna LaMaestra Team Coordinator, Level III

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Transfer Services

John Ortiz Director I, Transfer Services B.S., Adelphi University M.A., Eastern Michigan University Alycia Robertson Academic Retention Assistant A.A., Rowan College at Gloucester County B.A., Rowan University

Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) and Minority Initiative on Leadership and Excellence (MILE) Audreen E. Pittman Director II, EOF/MILE B.A., Rowan University M.A.S., Fairleigh Dickinson University YaVanca Brooks Administrator, Programs B.A., Rowan University Christopher Martin Administrator, MILE B.A., Glassboro State College Joan Pardo Administrator, EOF B.A., Centenary University Sergio Correa Recruiter, EOF A.S., Cumberland County College B.G.S., Rowan University

Enrollment Services

Sandra Hoffman Executive Director, Enrollment Services B.S., Richard Stockton College of NJ M.S.W., Rutgers University Megan Ruttler Director II, Center for College and Career Readiness B.A., Richard Stockton College of NJ M.C.E., Ohio University Brittany Kouroupos Assistant Director, Dual Enrollment B.A., Alvernia University M.S., Drexel University Rachel White Counseling Advisor, High School B.A., Rowan University Phillip Golden Administrator, Priority Admissions B.A., Stockton University M.B.A, Stockton University Kristen Whyte Administrator, Outreach/Events B.A., Marywood University M.A., Rowan University Shanice Glover Coordinator, NJSTARS/High School Outreach B.S., Stockton University

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Lisa Vasapollo Outreach Recruiter B.A., McDaniel College Athena Slaton Team Coordinator, Level IV B.A., Rowan University Amran Abdullahi Team Coordinator, Level IV Mary Benedetti Outreach Assistant A.S., Gloucester County College B.A., Rowan University

Financial Aid/Scholarships/ Veterans Affairs

Kathleen Ellis-Foultz Director II, Financial Aid/Scholarships A.A.S., Peirce College B.A., Widener University M.S.M., Wilmington University Stephanie Fordyce Administrator, Financial Aid A.A.S., Rowan College at Gloucester County Kathleen Malloy Administrator, Financial Aid B.A., M.A., Rowan University Paul Roach Administrator, Financial Aid A.S., Gloucester County College B.A., Rowan University M.S. Wilmington University Tiffanie Williams Administrator, Financial Aid A.S., Gloucester County College B.A., Rutgers University Daniel Kane Financial Aid, Coordinator B.A., Rutgers University Terri Germano Team Coordinator, Level IV, Veterans Affairs Elizabeth Brady Team Coordinator, Level III A.A.S., Gloucester County College Jacob Hanberg Team Coordinator, Level III Esther Lenhart Team Coordinator, Level III

Student Records

Jacqueline Butler Director, Student Records A.S., Community College of Philadelphia B.A., Eastern College Sarah Munson Administrator, Student Records A.A., Thomas Edison University Alvin Gay Team Coordinator, Level IV, Student Records Robin Theurer Team Coordinator, Level III, Student Records

Student Special Services

Dennis Cook Director I, Student Special Services ADA/5O4 Officer B.A., LaSalle University M.A., Villanova University Carol Weinhardt Administrator, Student Special Services B.A., Glassboro State College M.A., Rowan University Jacqueline Rizzo Coordinator, Special Services B.A., Glassboro State College Beverly Coates Secretary, Level II

Student Affairs

Samantha VanKooy Executive Director, Student Engagement B.A., M.A., Rowan University Kathy McKenna Team Coordinator, Level IV

Advisement

Shawn Rutter Director, Advisement A.S., Gloucester County College B.S. Rowan University M.S., Drexel University Courtney Fox Counseling Advisor A.A., Gloucester County College B.A., Rowan University M.A.S., Fairleigh Dickinson University

Dr. Walter Gholson Counseling Advisor B.J., University of Nebraska M.Ed. Ed.D., Temple University Tanya D. Johnson Counseling Advisor B.A., Peirce College M.S., Capella University Cheryl McBride Counseling Advisor A.S., Gloucester County College B.S., Wilmington University M.A., Wilmington University Teresa Nate Counseling Advisor A.S., Gloucester County College B.A., M.A., Fairleigh Dickinson University Sheryl Ratcliffe Counseling Advisor, Phi Theta Kappa Advisor B.A., Richard Stockton M.P.A., Rutgers University George H. Rey IV Counseling Advisor B.S., Lock Haven University M.S., M.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania Arielle Rocco Counseling Advisor B.A., Rowan University M.A., Rowan University Holly Turk Coordinator, Advisement A.A.S., Gloucester County College

People in Transition

Nancy Howard Director II, People In Transition B.S., Rowan University M.S., Widener University Kristen Wilson Administrator, Social Service & Career Counseling A.A., Cumberland County College B.A., Temple University M.S., Wilmington University

Student Life

Diane Hare Administrator, Student Life A.A.S., Gloucester County College B.A., Fairleigh Dickinson University Amanda Chandler Coordinator, Student Life A.A., Gloucester County College B.A. Rowan University James Thatcher Team Coordinator, Level IV, Student Life B.A., M.A., Rowan University

Center for Counselling and Wellness Services

Dr. Lois Y. Lawson-Briddell Director, Center for Counselling and Wellness Services A.A.S., Community College of Philadelphia B.S., Temple University M.A., Rutgers University Ph.D., Capella University Amber Hamlett Case Manager/Outreach Assistant B.A., Stockton University

Rowan University Center

Michael Plagianakos Dean, University Relations B.A., Ramapo College M.S.Ed., Old Dominion University Victorine Franks-Hogan Assistant Director, Rowan Choice Margaret Dower Mancuso Director, Rowan Choice B.S. Southern New Hampshire University M.A., Rowan University Christian Davidson Advisor, Rowan Choice A.A., Camden County College B.F.A., Rowan University M.A.T., University of the Arts Alescia Kennon Transfer Advisor/Recruiter 3+1 B.A., Howard University M.A., Rowan University Bridgette Atkinson Technician, Rowan Choice A.A., Gloucester County College B.S., Rutgers University Ashley Verling, Team Coordinator, Level III

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Joseph Assalone, Adjunct Instructor, RCGC Leo Chow, Assistant Professor, Accounting, RCGC Donald Colligan, Vice President, Regional Commercial Lender, Republic BAnk Jane Coralluzzo, CPA, Jane Coralluzzo, P.C. John Fitzpatrick, CPA, President, Premier Accounting Services PC Owen Giryluk, Director of Reimbursement and Decision Support, Inspira Health Network Thomas McCormack, Assistant Professor, Business Law/Accounting Danielle Morganti, Instructor I, RCGC Dave Murray, Controller, Inspira Health Network Garrett C. Rattle, Senior Information Manager, Deloitte Consulting, LP and Adjunct Instructor, RCGC Henry Ryder, Professor Emeritus, Economics, RCGC Brigette Satchell, Dean, Workforce and Professional Development Institute, RCGC

Edward Blaetz, Instructor, Automotive Technology, RCGC Jon Blaisdell, Zone Manager, Ford Motor Company Tim Champion, Service Manager, Gentilini Ford, Woodbine, NJ John Enzman, Gloucester County College, Retired Rod Harris, Service Manager, Holman Ford, Maple Shade, NJ James Kelly, Field Service Representative, Ford Motor Company Mike Marzolf, Industrial Tool Representative, Snap-On Tools Terry Morrison, Service Director, Pacifico Ford, Philadelphia, PA Jeffrey Silvestri, Coordinator and Instructor, Automotive Technology, RCGC Gene Steward, Field Service Representative, Ford Motor Company Steven Wingate, Service Manager, ACE Ford, Woodbury, NJ

Computer Graphic Arts Andrew Bellia, Bellia Print & Design Mike Bosniak, Associate Creative Director, Copy Developer, Harris, Baio and McCullough David Comfort, Executive Director, Programming and Project Management, RCGC Bob Pfeiffer, Account Manager, SMS Scientific Marketing Services Susan Gregg, Associate Professor/Chair of Media Design, Wilmington University Jeanette Iverson Rattle, Adjunct Instructor, RCGC Mary Malinconico, Associate Professor, Coordinator, Computer Graphic Arts, RCGC Susan Weiss, Publications Administrator, RCGC Jacqueline Wolfe, Designer/Owner, Fleurdecor by jacki Andrea Zane, Sales Manager, SJ Biz Magazine

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Computer Information Systems Ann Belletieri, CETL and DE Training Specialist and Adjunct Instructor, RCGC David Carroll, Chief Technology Officer, Equus Capital Partners, LTD. Joseph Colasante, Assistant Professor, Computer Information Systems, RCGC David Comfort, Executive Director, Programming and Project Management, RCGC David Daigle, Business and Technology Instructor, Delsea Regional High School Michael Girone, Senior Director, Global Learning and Leadership Development, Agilent Technologies and Adjunct Instructor, RCGC Timothy H. Guim, President and CEO, PCH Technologies Dennis Lloyd, Associate Professor, Computer Information Technology, RCGC Robert J. Mizia, Chief Information Officer, Inspira Health Network Josh R. Piddington, Vice President and CIO, RCGC Henry Ryder, Professor Emeritus, Economics, RCGC Irena Skot, Instructor I, RCGC James Sloan, Assistant Professor, Computer Information Systems, RCGC Christine Ogin, Instructor, RCGC Barbara Turner, Professor, Computer Science/Business Management/ Computer Information Systems, RCGC Richard Uhorchuk, Program Director, Comcast/TekSystems Marc D. Zlatkin, Vice President, Information Technology, Pennsylvania Trust

Advisory Committees Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Ptl. Rachel Baum, Rowan University Police Department Undersheriff Andre Bay, Adjunct Instructor, RCGC Law and Justice Division Mr. Francis Burke, Adjunct Instructor, RCGC Law and Justice Division Mrs. Almarie Jones, Executive Director, Diversity and Equity, Rowan College at Gloucester County Mrs. Lucy McClain, Assistant Professor/ Coordinator, RCGC Paralegal Program Chief Rafael Muniz, Washington Twp. Police Department Mr. William Perna, Adjunct Instructor, RCGC Law and Justice Division

Diagnostic Medical Sonography Jennifer Aloi, Memorial Hospital of Salem County Billie Jean Boardon, AS, RDMS, InspiraWoodbury Pam Convoy, Kennedy Memorial Hospital/ UMC Natalie Farrell, Inspira-Elmer David Guay, Cape Regional Medical Center Jennifer Hatfield, Outpatient Medical Imaging-Wash. Twp Roseanne Scott, Kennedy, Cherry Hill Joseph Jones, Kennedy Health System Jessica Kinee, Hahnemann Hospital Lori Mohrman, Kennedy Maternal Fetal Medicine Christine Morris, Inspira, Bridgeton Jennifer Monteferante, AS, RDMS, Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Thomas Niedbala, MD Elishe Bebe, Atlanticare Regional Medical Center-Mainland Sue, Baldwin Inspira-Millville Imaging Center Patty Perez, RDMS, SJH Regional Medical Center Adrienne Petolicchio, Virtua Maternal Fetal Medicine Mrs. Laura Poznick, RDMS, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Jena Mazzone, RDMS, Cooper Hospital/ University Medical Center John Snyder, F.M. and W. Drilling, Inc.

Grace Sveinbjornsson, Cooper ADU-Antenatal Diagnostic Center Helen Taylor, South Jersey Radiology, Voorhees Misty Huegel, RDMS, Shore Memorial Hospital Janis Della Zanna, Altanticare Maternal Fetal Medicine

Marketing and Management Mike Bosniak, Associate Creative Director, Copy Developer, Harris, Baio and McCullough David Comfort, Executive Director, Programming and Project Management, RCGC Stephen Domzalski, Adjunct Instructor, RCGC Lynda K. Fuller, Director, Undergraduate Programs, Wilmington University Michael Girone, Senior Director, Global Learning and Leadership Development, Agilent Technologies and Adjunct Instructor, RCGC Steve Graham, President, Graham Communications Benjamin T. Griffith, Retired, President/ CEO, South Jersey Federal Credit Union Sharon Hammel, Senior Vice President/ Chief Retail Officer, Republic Bank Joseph O’Donnell, Vice President, Fulton Bank Michael Pallozzi, Executive Vice President, HFM Investment Advisors, Inc. Josh R. Piddington, Vice President and CIO, RCGC Henry Ryder, Professor Emeritus, Economics, RCGC Shawn Salvatore, Senior Vice President, Account Management, Harris, Baio and McCullough Irena Skot, Instructor I, RCGC Diane Trace, Assistant Professor, RCGC Barbara Turner, Professor, Computer Science/Business Management/ Computer Information Systems, RCGC Andrea Zane, Sales Manager, SJ Biz Magazine

Nuclear Medicine Technology Melanie Allen, Nuclear Medicine Department, Kennedy Memorial Hospitals, Stratford Division Jason Colloton, Nuclear Medicine Department, Hospital University of Pennsylvania Cindy Evans, Cape Regional Medical Center Patricia Green, Kennedy Memorial Hospitals UMC, Washington Township Division Sue Haviland, Atlanticare Regional Medical Center Dave Hawthorne, Nuclear Medicine/ U.S. Departments, Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center. Dr. Pryma, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Jacquelyn Quintero, Nuclear Medicine Department, Nazareth Hospital Steven Regn, Nuclear Medicine Department, Virtua Health Systems

Nursing* Leslie Beck, Clinical Educator, Kennedy Health System Dr. Barbara Chamberlin, New Jersey State Nurses Association Cindi Calabrese, Education, Inspira Medical Centers, Inc. Sharlene Dugan, 2016 Graduate Bernadette Graff, Faculty member, GCIT Jessica Jolly, Professor, Rowan College at Gloucester County Linda Koszyk, Academic Affiliations, Virtua Health System Deborah Malone, Kennedy Health System Carmen McDonald, Administrative Director of Professional Development, Cooper University Health Care Kimberly Parkinson, Site Operations Director, Nemours DuPont Pediatrics Monica Peterson, Education Specialist, South Jersey Hospital System Dr. Mary Ellen Santucci, Rowan University Shannon Spaeth, Kennedy Health Care Center Dr. Carole Subotich, Professor, RCGC Emily Turnure, Nurse Educator, Inspira Medical Centers, Inc. Debra Williams, Clinical Educator, Trauma Division, Cooper university Hospital Theresa Yurich, 2015 Graduate * As of July 2017

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Advisory Committees Paralegal Lucy P. McClain, Esq., Program Coordinator/Facilitator of ABA Approval Frederick Madden, Dean, Law and Justice Division, RCGC Lewis Adler, Esquire (Private Attorney) Bethany Frederick, Paralegal (Government) Cyndy Gallenthin (General Public) Daniel Herman, (Legal Professional, Placement Director) Betsy Lindenberg, Paralegal (Private) Lynn Perez, Paralegal (Corporate) Dianna Reed-Rolando, Esq., Assistant Prosecutor, Gloucester County Tammy Toton, Paralegal (Private) Nicholas Weeks, (Legal Professional, Office Manager)

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Physical Therapist Assistant Bernadette Graff, faculty member, Gloucester County Institute of Technology Michael Hartle, PTA, 1st Lieutenant, U.S. Army Dr. Dennise Krencicki, PT, Assistant Professor/Director of Clinical Education, Rutgers The State University of New Jersey Jamie McCulloh-Martin, PT, owner, Strive Physical Therapy and Sports Rehabilitation Renée Nusbaumer, PTA, NovaCare Rehabilitation Nancy Prickett, PT, Colonel (ret.), U.S. Army Laurie Rohrman, DMS Clinical Coordinator, RCGC Dr. Jocelyn Lewis, PT, Assistant Professor, Community College of Philadelphia Dr. Carole Subotich, Professor, RCGC

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Directions

Directions Directions to Rowan College at Gloucester County’s Main Campus Located in Deptford Township Exit 56 of Route 55 856-468-5000

From Williamstown Take Route 168 North (Black Horse Pike) to Turnersville. Enter the jughandle on the right for Greentree Road. Continue on Greentree Road to the second traffic light and turn right onto Egg Harbor Road. Stay on Egg Harbor Road to five-point light intersection (Seven Star Diner across the intersection on the right). Go straight through the light. A half block after the intersection make a left, following the sign for Sewell, onto Blackwood-Barnsboro Road. Follow for about one mile and the College entrance will be on your right. From Clayton Take Route 47 (Delsea Drive) through Glassboro and Pitman. Continue through Hurffville and make a left onto Salina Road. At the next intersection, make a right onto BlackwoodBarnsboro Road. The College entrance will be on the left. From Route 55 Southbound Take Route 55 South to Exit 56-B, Route 47 North (marked Woodbury-Westville). Turn left at the first traffic light onto Bankbridge Road. Go to the first traffic light (Tanyard Road) and make a left. Third entrance on the left (just past Monongahela Junior High School and Gloucester County Institute of Technology) is RCGC. From South Philadelphia Cross the Walt Whitman Bridge to Route 42 South. Follow signs to Atlantic City. Take Exit 13, Route 55 South and follow directions above to RCGC. From the Delaware Memorial Bridge Take Route 295 north to Exit 11. Take Route 322 East for several miles to Route 45. Make a left onto Route 45 North. Follow for one mile to Breakneck Road (Route 603 — Heritage’s Dairy on the corner). Make a right onto 603 and follow to Tanyard Road (located just past the Wawa). Make a left onto Tanyard Road. RCGC entrance will be on the right. Alternate: Take the NJ Turnpike north to Exit 2 and make a right onto 322 East. Follow directions above to the campus.

Directions to RCGC’s Workforce and Professional Development Institute Located at 1492 Tanyard Road Sewell, NJ 856-415-2217

From Atlantic City and/or Williamstown — (via Rt. 322/Rt.168) Rt. 322 becomes Rt. 168 in Williamstown at Geets Diner. Take Route 168 North (Black Horse Pike) to Turnersville. Enter the jughandle on right for Greentree Rd. (just after Arby’s). Continue on Greentree Rd. to second traffic light and turn right onto Egg Harbor Rd. Stay on Egg Harbor Rd. to third light — Salina Rd. Make a left onto Salina Rd. go straight, through one stop sign (Delsea Drive). At four-way stop blinking light, cross over Blackwood-Barnsboro Rd. The entrance to the office is on the right before Tanyard Rd. intersection. From Clayton (Route A-via Rt. 47) Take Route 47 (Delsea Drive) through Glassboro and Pitman. Continue through Hurffville and make a left at traffic light onto Sewell Rd. (Heritages Dairy store and Hurffville-Cross Keys Rd. on right, Insurance Co., King Marine and Sewell Rd. on left). Bear left at stop sign onto Salina Rd. Follow Salina Rd. to four-way stop light. Cross over Blackwood-Barnsboro Rd. The entrance to the office is on right before Tanyard Rd. intersection. From Vineland/Millville (via Route 55 North) Take Route 55 North to Pitman/Wenonah exit (Route 553 Woodbury-Glassboro Rd). Bear right and proceed on Route 553 North toward Wenonah. Turn right at first traffic light (LukOil gas station, Wawa) onto Route 603 North (Center St./ Blackwood- Barnsboro Rd). Take first left onto Tanyard Rd. The entrance to the office is on the right just past the intersection of Tanyard and Salina Rds. From the Delaware Memorial Bridge Take Route 295 North. Take the Woodbury/National Park exit then bear right onto County Road 534 (Delaware St./Cooper St.) and continue into Woodbury — Broad Street, (Court House on the left). Turn right at next traffic light onto Evergreen Ave. Travel one block and turn left at light onto E. Barber/Tanyard Rd. Continue on through four lights. The entrance to the office is on the left past RCGC.

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