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Catalog 2015
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Welcome to
Rowan College at Gloucester County
It is with great pleasure that I welcome you as Rowan
College at Gloucester County’s first incoming freshmen class.
You are members of a smart cohort of students that is embracing
change and taking the new pathway to success.
On January 10, 2014, Gloucester County College and
Rowan University signed an agreement to enter into a unique
partnership that closely aligns the two institutions and makes
higher education more available and affordable to South Jersey
students. This new partnership — a first-of-its-kind in the state
— gives our institution the distinction of being associated with
a respected research university.
As president of Rowan College at Gloucester County, I am
excited about this premier affiliation and all the benefits it affords
you, such as a direct, cohesive route to a bachelor’s degree with
cost- and time-saving rewards. You can start here and take time
to find your passions, confident in the knowledge a clear exit
plan awaits. 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 this community college
a valuable resource for students.
Our Dual Advantage program has expanded with newcomers
The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey and Rutgers
University’s Camden campus. The College now maintains eight
dual enrollment agreements with Drexel, Fairleigh Dickinson,
Neumann and Wilmington universities in addition to the
University of Maryland’s University College.
What you will notice upon arriving to campus this fall is the
construction of new buildings. Thanks to the New Jersey Higher
Education Bond and the Gloucester County Board of Chosen
Freeholders, the College has been approved for $24 million in
capital investments. Projects include state-of-the-art centers for
Nursing and Allied Health and Business and Corporate Training,
as well as additions and renovations to the Student Services
and Law and Justice buildings.
Furthermore, the campus community works hard to provide
the college experience for its students by maintaining more
than 25 clubs and organizations and fielding 13 national
championship teams via the roadrunner athletic program.
Whether you wish to transfer to a four-year university or start
a career with a professional development certificate, Rowan
College has something for everyone.
Congratulations on deciding to be a part of the historic
change in the state of New Jersey that is Rowan College
at Gloucester County.
Dr. Frederick Keating
President
Contents
FALL SEMESTER 2014
Monday, September 1......................................Labor Day – College Closed
Tuesday, September 2.......................................All College Day Orientation
Wednesday, September 3.............................First Day of Weekday Classes
College Overview..........................................................3
Accreditation..................................................................5
Saturday, September 6.................................. First Day of Saturday Classes
Monday, October 13.................................... Columbus Day – College Open
Wednesday, October 29...............................Professional Development Day
No Classes 7:45 – 3:55 a.m.
Classes Held 4 – 10:55 p.m.
Admissions and Enrollment Procedures.......................7
Transfer Students..........................................................7
Tuesday, November 11................. Veterans Day Observed – College Open
Selective Admissions.....................................................8
Wednesday, November 26.......................................No Classes after 4 p.m.
Testing.........................................................................10
Thursday, November 27.............................. Thanksgiving – College Closed
Friday, November 28............................... College Holiday – College Closed
Career and Academic Planning (CAP) Center............12
Saturday, November 29................................................................No Classes
College Partnerships...................................................13
Monday, December 15.......................First Day of Winter Session – Term 1
Financial Services and Information.............................17
Financial Aid................................................................19
Grants and Scholarships.............................................22
Friday, December 19.............................................End of Weekday Classes
Saturday, December 20..........................................End of Saturday Classes
Wednesday, December 24 –............................................... Winter Recess –
Friday, January 2, 2015..................................................... College Closed
Computers on Campus...............................................24
WINTER SEMESTER 2015
Academic Rules and Procedures................................25
Monday, December 15 (2014)...........First Day of Winter Session – Term 1
Student Services and Campus Resources.................31
Thursday, January 1 (2015)....................New Year’s Day – College Closed
Student Life.................................................................35
Athletics.......................................................................35
Cultural and Community Activities...............................37
Continuing Education..................................................39
Friday, January 2......................................................Holiday-College Closed
Monday, January 5.............................First Day of Winter Session – Term 2
Saturday, January 10.................................................................Classes Held
Saturday, January 17..........................................Last Day of Winter Session
SPRING SEMESTER 2015
Public Safety Training.................................................41
Monday, January 19.................... Martin Luther King Day – College Closed
Student Rights and Responsibilities............................43
Tuesday, January 20.....................................First Day of Weekday Classes
Programs of Study......................................................60
Business Studies.....................................................62
Health, Physical Education and Recreation.............77
Law and Justice.......................................................79
Liberal Arts...............................................................84
Nursing and Allied Health......................................100
Science, Technology, Engineering
and Mathematics (STEM)......................................109
Saturday, January 24..................................... First Day of Saturday Classes
Saturday, March 7.....................................................Saturday Classes Held
Monday, March 9 – ............................................................. Spring Recess –
Friday, March 13........................................................................No Classes
Saturday, March 14...................................................Saturday Classes Held
Friday, April 3........................................... College Holiday – College Closed
Saturday, April 4............................................................................No Classes
Friday, May 8.........................................................End of Weekday Classes
Saturday, May 9......................................................End of Saturday Classes
Thursday, May 14................................................................ Commencement
General Education Requirements.............................124
SUMMER SEMESTER 2015
General Education Electives.....................................125
Monday, May 18.......................................... First Day of Summer Semester
Course Descriptions..................................................128
Faculty and Staff Directory........................................162
Monday, May 25......................................... Memorial Day – College Closed
Friday, July 3..........................Independence Day Holiday – College Closed
Thursday, August 27.....................................Last Day of Summer Semester
Advisory Committees................................................169
Directions and Map...................................................171
Application for Admission..........................................173
Information in the 2015 Rowan College at Gloucester County
Catalog is accurate as of date of publication in July 2014
and is subject to change.
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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 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.
Rowan College 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.
Rowan College 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
Heather Simmons
Adam J. Taliaferro
Rowan College at
Gloucester County
Board of Trustees
Gene J. Concordia, Chair
Yolette C. Ross, Vice Chair
Douglas J. Wills, Esq., Treasurer
Jean L. DuBois, Secretary
Len Daws
Dr. James J. Lavender
Ruby Love
Cody D. Miller
Peggy Nicolosi
Dr. George J. Scott
Virginia N. Scott
Dr. Frederick Keating, 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 growth 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 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, or theater; literature; philosophy and/or religious
studies; and/or 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
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College Overview
Accreditation
College History
Rowan College at Gloucester County is accredited by the
Middle States Commission on Higher Education. They 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 includes:
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program is accredited
by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education
Programs, 1361 Park Street, 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, Inc. (ACEN) (formally known
as the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc.
(NLNAC)), 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA
30326, 404-975-5000, www.acenursing.org and the New Jersey
Board of Nursing, 124 Halsey Street, PO Box 45010, Newark, NJ
07101, 973-504-6430, state.nj.us/lps/ca/medical/nursing.htm.
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.
RCGC is a member of the New Jersey Association of Colleges
and Universities and the American Association of Community
Colleges.
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 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 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.
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Affirmative Action Statement:
The Board of Trustees is committed to providing a work and academic environment that maintains and promotes affirmative action and equal
opportunity in all categories of employment and education. The Board will continually attempt to carry out its responsibilities to provide all persons
with equal access and fair treatment regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, marital
status, familial status, religion, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, atypical heredity cellular or blood trait of any individual,
nonapplicable disability or because of genetic information or refusal to submit or make available the results of a genetic test. For questions concerning
discrimination or Title IX issues, call Affirmative Action/Title IX Officer, Almarie J. Jones, Executive Director, Diversity and Equity, at 856-415-2154.
For disability issues, contact ADA/504 Officer, Dennis M. Cook, Director, Department of Special Services, at 856-415-2265.
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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 “at Gloucester County”
a modern sans serif script.
Rowan College’s school colors are blue
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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.
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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.
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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.
The College’s innovative Dual Advantage program, established
in fall 2011, provides interested students with a seamless pathway
to a bachelor’s degree. GCC’s $6.5 million University Center
opened in September 2012 to accommodate both the College’s
expanding student population and on-campus, advanced degree
options. Dual Advantage is comprised of eight educational
affiliates, including Rutgers–Camden, Drexel, Rowan, Wilmington,
Fairleigh Dickinson, Neumann, The Richard Stockton College
of New Jersey and University of Maryland–University College.
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 will give 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 — a 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.
Admissions and Enrollment Procedures
Admission and
Enrollment Procedures
Rowan College at Gloucester County 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
meet individually with an Admissions Coordinator for assistance
in the admissions process. Campus tours are offered on a regular
basis to orient students to RCGC’s campus, program offerings
and available resources. Appointments can be scheduled online
at RCGC.edu/Appointments.
Admission to the College
Eligible students who have completed their sophomore 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 a 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.
(Reference Board policy 8015, revised 10/9/02)
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 for less
than 12 credit hours during a semester is considered part-time.
All new students must submit an application, a one-time,
non-refundable $20 application fee and an official high school
transcript or GED for admission. All full-time students are required
to submit the proof of Immunization Records form prior to the
end of their first semester. Part-time students are encouraged
to declare a major upon application, but may begin studies as
undeclared. Students with undeclared majors are considered
non-matriculated and are not eligible for financial aid. An
admission application has been provided at the end of this
catalog. You can also apply online by going to RCGC.edu/apply.
Admission to RCGC is available to applicants who have
graduated from a recognized high school, completed a
secondary-school education in a home-school 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 10.
Applicants who wish to earn their state-endorsed diploma should
contact the 856-468-5000, 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 GED 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.
Returning Students
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 2002 must
complete a new admission application before registering for any
courses. Returning students may also need to resubmit an official
high school transcript showing graduation, or a copy of their GED
or GED test scores. 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
your application.
Transfer Students
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.
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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 RCGC. Transfer
courses require a grade of “C” or better. Grades from such
courses are not included in the RCGC cumulative grade point
average (GPA). Please note courses are evaluated and awarded
based on the transfer student’s program of study.
To request an evaluation of transferable credit, 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, GED or
state-endorsed diploma. 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.
Students who have attended international institutions,
including high school, must have their transcripts evaluated
course-by-course by a member of the National Association
of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the American
Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers
(AACRAO) 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 Division
of Continuing Education 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
will have to repeat the transfer credits process. RCGC.edu/transfer
General Acceptance Procedures
RCGC awards acceptance letters after receiving an application
and all required supporting documentation. Within two weeks
of notification of acceptance, students should submit a
$50 non-refundable tuition deposit made payable to Rowan
College at Gloucester County to reserve their space in classes.
Immunization Requirements
New Jersey State Law (NJAC 9:2-14; Title 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
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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.
Selective Admissions
Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Nuclear Medicine Technology,
Nursing, LPN-RN Nursing Track 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
Information Center in the Student Services building or can be
found on the College’s website, RCGC.edu.
Health Requirements for Nursing and Allied Health
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 Toxiod and annual Mantoux (TB) and
influenza vaccine, laboratory tests including urinalysis and complete
blood count. All health requirements and clinical requirements are
discussed in the information sessions. Students are responsible
for all fees associated with health and clinical requirements.
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.
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.
(Reference Board policy 8109, revised 5/4/05)
Special Admissions
Health Science, Respiratory Therapy, 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.
Center for College and Career Readiness
High school students have the opportunity to optimize their
time in high school by earning college credits in a variety of
academic programs developed to strengthen aptitudes and
knowledge, as wells as support future career goals. High school
students are invited to schedule a personalized consultation
with an Education Architect, in addition to participation in a variety
of educational offerings. Please call 856-415-2232 or email
[email protected].
Home-Schooled Students
RCGC recognizes the value of home schooling and welcomes
such students to enroll on a full- or part-time basis. Home-schooled
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, home-schooled 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.
Home-schooled 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.
High School Option Program (HSOP)
The High School Option Program (HSOP) grants approved
students the opportunity to earn college credits while still in high
school. Applicant must complete the High School Participation
Form, which requires the signatures of a parent/guardian and high
school official. Students can register for courses that take place
at RCGC or at participating local high schools. General education
courses can be applied to a RCGC degree program or easily
transferred to another university upon graduation. An official
RCGC transcript can be requested for credit transfer. Students
receive a 65 percent discount on tuition and per-credit fees applied
to unlimited number of courses. Textbooks or specialized material
and lab fees are not included (effective fall 2014).
Requirements for high school and home-schooled students:
• Must be age 15 or older to participate
• As of Fall 2015, students must satisfy all prerequisites for
any Rowan College at Gloucester County course for which
they register. Prerequisites can be found at RCGC.edu
• Upon graduating from high school, all incoming students
must complete the admissions application, satisfy placement
test requirements and submit a high school transcript
Find more information at RCGC.edu/HighSchool.
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 with a one-time,
$20 non-refundable fee;
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; and
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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. Tuition is determined on the basis of the out-ofstate rate. There are currently no additional special fees
for international students.
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, for immigration purposes
(2014–2015 academic year), including tuition and fees, room
and board, transportation, personal and summer expenses
is $20,470. Contact the Office of Admissions at 856-415-2209
or visit the website RCGC.edu/International for more information.
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 or she must submit a
copy of his/her transcript 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. The
placement test and the remediation used for exemption
must have been completed within the last five years.
• 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.
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• 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.
• 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 nonmatriculated student for the summer or winter semesters
only, is exempt from taking the placement test.
• A student involved in a RCGC Professional Development
Certificate may be exempt from the placement test.
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 Procedures 8017, revised 4/25/13, pending revision)
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.
Several levels of courses are provided in the Educational
Foundations program. Courses include Basic Composition,
Basic Composition Accelerated, Introduction to College Reading,
Introduction to College Reading Accelerated, Introductory College
Mathematics and Student Success. Elementary Algebra is a
proficiency requirement for specific math courses.
Testing Center
The Mission of the RCGC Testing Center is to provide and
maintain a respectful and welcoming environment to provide
secure testing services for RCGC and the surrounding community.
Tests are given in compliance with the NCTA Professional
Standards and Guidelines. The center is comprised of Testing
Services, Academic Testing Makeup Services and Distance
Learning Testing and is located in the Learning Resource Center
(LRC) in rooms 603 through 608, above the college bookstore.
Testing Services, room 603, is where the College’s
Placement Test is administered. After students receive notification
of their acceptance to the College, they are required to take
the placement test (see Basic Skills Assessment, page 10).
The exam can be scheduled online, in-person or by telephone.
The Testing Center administers the HESI and ACT test for Nursing
and Allied Health students, in addition to the TEAS, for the
surrounding community nursing programs and CLEP and DSST
for college credit. Testing fees apply to all exams except the initial
placement test. A PHOTO ID is required for all tests 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.
American College Test (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 program. Only tests
taken at the College will be accepted for admission to its nursing
program. 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 packet.
The HESI exam is administered in the RCGC Testing Center,
LRC building, room 603, where arrangements to take the 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.
All College Day Orientation
Just prior to the start of the fall semester, all students are
encouraged to attend the All College Day Orientation to meet
with deans, faculty and learn about campus resources available
to support their success. All new students are encouraged to
view the online material about new student orientation which
provides valuable information you will need to know for your first
semester at RCGC. Visit RCGC.edu/AllCollegeDay.
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 applying 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, LRC Room 603. For additional information,
call 856-415-2268 or 856-681-6249.
Off-Campus Extension Sites
RCGC is committed to providing a variety of educational
services to all county residents. To that end, the College provides
both credit and credit-free courses at extension sites throughout
the area. Listed below are some of the locations where the College
currently offers selected courses and services. For additional
information please call 856-468-5000, ext. 5507.
• RCGC Fire Academy, Clarksboro
• Gloucester County Institute of Technology
• Area high schools
• Area businesses
• Area churches
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.
Course Registration
Course registration is available to new and returning students
at various times throughout the year and may be done in-person,
online or by mail-in registration based on the type of student you
are. Specific registration instructions are emailed to all current
students prior to registration opening for that term. RCGC allows
students to register for courses based upon the following criteria:
• Current Students who require NO PIN number, may
register the first week that registration opens for that term
through the RCGC portal. Students are encouraged to
meet with their advisor.
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• Current Students who require a PIN number, may begin
to register the second week that registration opens for that
term. Students who have completed less than 15 credits,
are encouraged to make an appointment to meet with their
advisor prior to the date registration opens so that the PIN
number is emailed. All students who require a PIN number
MUST meet with an advisor to obtain a PIN number.
Once you have your PIN number, you register through
the RCGC portal.
• Open Registration for New Students. Prior to registration
all new students should receive an acceptance packet
and satisfy the placement test so they are prepared for
advisement and course registration. All new-student
registration takes place in the lobby of the Student Services
building, unless you are a visiting or part-time student doing
a mail-in registration. All new students require a PIN number
to register. Open registration is first-come, first-served.
Registration dates and times are featured prominently on the
RCGC website. Students wishing to schedule an appointment
with their advisor should call, 856-415-2197, select option 1.
Cancellation of Courses
College officials reserve the right to cancel a scheduled course
when enrollment is deemed inadequate to warrant offering that
section at that time.
Change of Instructor
RCGC reserves the right to change instructor assignments
without prior announcement.
Official transcripts are available from Student Records. Student
must submit a completed Transcript Request form, found at
RCGC.edu/StudentRecords. A nonrefundable fee must be paid
prior to processing all official transcripts. Students planning to
transfer should know the application deadlines of the schools to
which they are applying and arrange to have their transcripts sent
in plenty of time. Normally, RCGC requires five working days to
issue student transcripts.
No person other than the student will be given a student’s
transcript or any part of his/her academic record. The student
must sign a release to share records. The student and any person
authorized by a release will need photo identification to pick up a
transcript. In legal conflicts, student’s records may be subpoenaed.
Change of Address
Students must immediately notify the Office of Student Records
of any change in legal address. The College must maintain up-todate records to ensure that students receive vital information.
To view instructions on how to change address please visit
RCGC.edu/StudentRecords and click the “Information Change
Form Instructions” link.
Career and Academic Planning
(CAP) Center
Whether pursuing an advanced degree or jump starting a
meaningful career, the Career and Academic Planning (CAP)
Center acts as a single point of service to assist students in
achieving their goals. To schedule an appointment, call 856-4645228, email [email protected] or visit College Center, room 212.
Photo ID Requirement
Career Planning
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974,
as amended (see page 42) 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.
RCGC requires photo ID for all business transactions. Students
without college-issued photo identification will be referred to the
appropriate college administrator for assistance.
Photo IDs and parking decals are available in the Library
during normal operating hours.
Students ready to enter the job market can learn the art
of resume writing as well as the dos and don’ts of interviewing
with the help of a career counselor. From starting the job hunt
to dressing for success, the CAP Center helps students of all
experience levels brush up on their employment-seeking skills.
Food Service
RCGC provides a cafeteria and a convenience store, 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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Career Exploration
• Research the employment outlooks, educational requirements and entry-level qualifications to make an informed
career choice.
One-on-One Counseling
• Meet individually with a career counselor to address any
job-related issues or concerns. All sessions are available
through individual appointments.
Job Search Techniques
• Draft an enticing resume, hone interviewing skills or begin
the job hunt today with free workshops throughout the year.
Career Resource Events
• Job fair hosted on campus sponsored by the Gloucester
County Board of Chosen Freeholders and Gloucester
County Workforce Investment Board.
Academic Planning
Students who will attend a four-year university can facilitate
the transfer process through a number of CAP Center resources.
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.
University Offices
• Representative from the College’s four-year university
partners advise students conveniently on the RCGC
campus.
Instant Decision Day
• Representatives from universities located throughout the
tri-state area meet prospective graduates on a one-on-one
basis with qualified students receiving on-the-spot
admissions. This is an annual, invitation-only event held
in February. Students must file a Graduation Petition and
be approved to graduate in order to be eligible to participate.
Transfer Fair
• This bi-annual event brings a significant number of four-year
university admissions and recruitment personnel on campus
so that transfer students can learn more about their
bachelor’s degree options.
10 Steps to Success
Checklist for a Smooth Transfer Process:
First thing is first — research universities of interest
Enroll in a transfer-oriented program of study at
Rowan College (A.A. or A.S.)
Use njtransfer.org to review course equivalencies
Determine which associate degree will maximize
transfer objectives
Review each institution’s literature and visit its campus
Select universities in which to apply
Review application deadlines and requirements
Contact the CAP Center to set up an appointment
with a transfer advisor
Bring this checklist and research materials to the
College Partnerships
Rowan College at Gloucester County 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 Rowan College are guaranteed admission at their
choice university, provided they meet prerequisite requirements
and grade-point-average standards.
Learn about the different programs and incentives each
institution has to offer Rowan College graduates — from tuition
discounts and ample scholarship opportunities ​to obtaining a
bachelor’s degree right on the RCGC campus.
To learn more, make an appointment at the Career and
Academic Planning (CAP) Center. Call 856-464-5228 or visit
College Center, room 212.
On-Campus Partners
• Rowan University
• Fairleigh Dickinson University
• Wilmington University
Off-Campus Partners
• Drexel University–South Jersey
• Neumann University
• The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey
• Rutgers University–Camden
• University of Maryland University College
Rowan University — Premier Partner
Graduates of Rowan College at Gloucester County have the
opportunity to stay on campus and earn their bachelor’s degree
from Rowan University. This option affords students considerable
cost- and time-saving rewards, including a 15 percent tuition
discount. Degree offerings include Bachelor of Arts programs
in Law & Justice, Liberal Studies: Humanities/Social Science,
Early Childhood Education and Business Economics (available
fall 2015).
Partnership Perks
• 15 percent tuition discount for courses taken on Rowan
College campus
• Hybrid scheduling; courses offered on campus and online
• Students automatically registered and guaranteed a seat
for their coursework each semester
• Students receive personalized course sequence mapping
their pathway to a successful graduation
Admission requirements require students to graduate from
Rowan College with an associate degree, complete prerequisite
course requirements and meet the GPA standards of each
program. Rowan College graduates are also able to transfer to the
university in Glassboro. However, the tuition discount will not apply.
appointment
Apply and have an official RCGC transcript sent
to each institution’s admissions office
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On-Campus Partners
Off-Campus Partners
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Drexel University–South Jersey
For more than 12 years, Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU)
has partnered with Rowan College to offer a number of high-quality
bachelor’s and master’s degree programs conveniently on 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 Rowan College campus
• Reduced tuition rate for RCGC graduates
• Accelerated course schedules available
Drexel University is a private, comprehensive research
institution located in historic Philadelphia, Pa. Renowned for
its cooperative-education program, the university applies an
experience-based approach to learning. Drexel–South Jersey,
housed on the Burlington County College campus, offers the
same great education — at a more convenient location — for
area students.
Partnership Perks
• Select from seven competitive STEM majors
• Cooperative-education and real-world work opportunities
• Complete a bachelor’s degree at Drexel–South Jersey
Under the agreement, students must graduate from Rowan
College with an associate degree and meet the academic
requirements necessary for each program.
Students will complete their first two years at Rowan College,
and if meeting the prerequisite GPA and coursework, can transfer
their credits to the Drexel–South Jersey program. They will then
pursue their 300- and 400-level courses at BCC’s Mount Laurel
campus.
Wilmington University
Located in New Castle, Del., Wilmington University is a private,
non-profit institution that awards bachelor, master 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 but 15-core classes on the RCGC campus
• Accelerated course schedules available
• Earn a bachelor’s degree on RCGC campus*
Students must graduate from Rowan College 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 select from Media Design, Information Systems
Management, Web Information Systems, Criminal Justice and
R.N. to B.S.N.
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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, master 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, Rowan College students who graduate
with an associate degree are eligible to enter the university as
juniors, provided they satisfy the appropriate prerequisites and
major requirements.
The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey
University of Maryland University College
Located in Galloway, The Richard Stockton College of New
Jersey is a public university that awards bachelor, master 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
The University of Maryland’s University College is one of the
largest online distance learning institutions worldwide that awards
undergraduate and graduate degrees. It maintains an annual
enrollment of more than 92,000 students.
Partnership Perks
• Choose from 100 undergraduate and graduate degree options
• Scholarships available for community college transfer students
• Complete a bachelor’s degree entirely online
First-year Rowan College 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 Rowan College.
*Exception: Nursing
Students must graduate from Rowan College with an associate
degree, achieve a 2.0 GPA and complete 45-credit hours of upperlevel coursework at UMUC under the agreement.
Rutgers University–Camden
A renowned public research university, Rutgers–Camden provides
world-class education with a regional focus. The campus connects
the prestige and resources of Rutgers–New Brunswick to the vitality
and opportunity of the Philadelphia metropolitan area.
Partnership Perks
• Choose from more than 45 programs of study*
• Transfer a maximum of 60 credits
The agreement requires students to graduate from Rowan
College with either an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science
degree and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0. *Students may select
any Rutgers–Camden major with the exception of Social Work,
Teacher Preparation, Biomedical Technology, Liberal Studies
and Nursing.
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Financial Services and Information
Financial Services
and Information
Tuition and Fees
6. Additional Fees
(as of Fall 2014; all costs subject to change)
Late Registration Fee (full- or part-time)
20.00
Course Change Fee
20.00
Graduation Fee
63.00
Late Payment Fee
30.00
Payment Plan Fee
40.00
Reinstatement Fee
Returned Check Fee
¤ plus 30.00
Stop and Reissue Check Fee
¤ plus 30.00
ID card Replacement Fee
ACT (Residual) Examº LEXIS-NEXIS Annual Feeº 3. Program Fee
Nursing Curriculum Review Course 400.00
Nurse Entrance Test (NET) Feeº ª +§
Nursing HESI Admission Assessment
Exam Feeº ª (per test)
§
Nursing HESI Exit Exam
Feeº ª (per test)
§
1. Tuition
Gloucester County Residents
Out-of-County Residents1
Out-of-State Residents/International
NJVCC Online Courses2
$95.00
115.00
230.00
100.00
per
per
per
per
credit
credit
credit
credit
2. Required Fees
General Service Fee Capital Construction Fee Developmental Course Fee 34.50 per credit
2.00 per credit
12.00 per credit
Fee is applied per semester $1,000.00
for students enrolled in
Nursing, Allied Health and Automotive Technology
(beginning second academic term for Automotive
Technology only)
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
20.00
50.00
CLEP/DSST Fees —
Test Administration Fee
Examination Fee
Other Standardized Tests Fee
Liability Insurance
(Nursing and Allied Health
students only)
Health Insuranceº **
B. Art (some courses),
Engineering, Drafting,
Computer Graphic Arts
35.00×
C. Automotive Technology,
Science
60.00
D. Video Course Fee
50.00
E. NUR, NMT, DMS
50.00×
º Fee subject to change
¤ Cost pass through
§ Cost pass through plus $25 administration
G. Lab Fee – 1 Contact
90.00×
H. Lab Fee – 2 Contacts
180.00×
I.
270.00×
J. DMS 209
80.00×
O. Online Technology Fee
50.00
W. BIO 212 (Wetlands Institute)
Lab Fee – 3 Contacts
¤
25.00 per exam
§
§
¤
¤
per annum
Library Membership Fee —
Non-student County Residents*** 10.00 per annum
250.00×
5. Application Fee
10.00
Application Fee
20.00
(First-time students only — non-refundable)
Transcripts
5.00 per transcript
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.
**Mandated for full-time and all Nursing and Allied Health students,
unless privately insured.
*** 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
Drops, Withdrawal and Refunds
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 RCGC. 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.
The College will attempt to collect open balances from students
during the semester the student is in attendance. Once the
semester has concluded, the College will refer delinquent student
accounts to a collection agency for additional collection activities.
The College reserves the right to use other means, such as credit
bureau reporting or legal action to collect payments owed.
Any exceptions to this policy must be approved by the
President or his/her designee.
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 withdraws and financial aid, please
see pages 20 and 21.
(Reference Board policy 8010)
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
application along with the first payment. All payments must be made
electronically through a credit or debit card or checking or savings
account. There is no monthly billing.
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.
Books
Cost of books will vary, depending on curriculum and courses,
but averages about $750 per semester for a full-time student.
Textbooks information is available at [email protected].
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.
Senior citizen students will be entitled to the same benefits
and privileges afforded to all students, including library privileges,
participation in or attendance at activities as well as academic
advising services.
Health Insurance
This section is under revision pending new legislation.
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(Policy and Administrative Procedure 6021 are pending
Board of Trustees’ and the President’s approval)
*To obtain a Senior Citizens Photo ID Card, call the Gloucester
County Division of Senior Services Department of Aging
at 856-384-6900.
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 follow these steps:
1. Log in to the RCGC-issued Portal account
2. Click “Self-Serv” link in the top right corner
3. Click the Student tab
4. Click on Student Account
5. Click on Electronic 1098T Form
Any inaccuracies on the form 1098-T must be reported
to the Business Office immediately.
Rowan College at Gloucester County cannot determine if
a students 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 “chargeback” 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 chargeback 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. This is
mandated by NJSA 18A:64A-23; 18A:64B-4.
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
generally carry a low-interest rate and 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.
Submission of the FAFSA meets application requirements.
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 Financial Aid Office will process financial aid award
requests on an ongoing basis up to the last day of the semester.
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 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 file.
Financial Aid
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
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 following each semester (or once a student’s FAFSA
is received). The review of all students’ academic records at the
conclusion of each semester will determine the students’
continuing eligibility for the upcoming semester.
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 percent).
All students who have attempted 12 or more credit hours, and
are failing to make SAP, will be placed on an automatic warning.
Students will be notified of their SAP status via the student’s
RCGC-issued email, and the email reported on the student’s most
current FAFSA application. Additionally, students can view their
status on the portal.
Warning
Students not making SAP will be placed on a Warning.
A Warning status allows a student to continue to receive Title IV
and state aid automatically. This period lasts for only one semester.
If after the Warning period the student still does not meet SAP
standards, the student has a right make an appeal.
Appeals Process
Students found to be ineligible to receive federal and state
financial aid after their Warning period 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
• 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 student’s
explanation
The Appeal process may take up to 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.
If the appeal is denied, the student may enroll using his/her
own resources.
Approved appeals will not be retroactively approved for any
previously completed term.
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Academic Probation and Financial Aid
If an appeal is granted, the student is then placed on Financial
Aid Probation. The SAP Appeals Committee will determine if the
student must follow an Academic Plan. A student on Financial Aid
Probation may receive federal and state funds for one semester.
Should the student still not meet the minimum SAP standards,
after the one semester of Probation, the student will lose their
financial aid eligibility. If the student is placed on an Academic
Plan and the terms of it are met for that semester(s), the student
will then be eligible to continue on a Probation status for financial
aid. The student must complete another Academic Plan for the
following semester.
Academic Plan
The Academic Plan is set up to help students meet the
minimum standards for academic progress. Students must meet
the Director of the Student Development Department to
formulate an Academic Plan prior to registering for classes.
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 is no longer be considered in 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 their 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 SAP standards
Reinstatement
Student who fail to maintain Academic Progress 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
will have their financial aid automatically reinstated.
Qualitative Standard
Students must maintain the following minimum cumulative
GPA, depending upon the number of hours attempted:
Hours Attempted Minimum GPA
12–24 1.50
25–66 2.00
67+
2.00
Quantitative Standard
Never Attended
Students must complete a minimum of 67 percent of all credits
attempted to be considered as 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.
If a student registered for a course and never attended the
class this will result in the final grade of NA (Never Attended).
Students that receive a grade of NA will have their financial awards
adjusted. Financial aid funds cannot pay for courses where a
student is reported as Never Attending. If a student feels that the
NA grade was reported incorrectly, the student must contact the
professor to have the grade changed according to Student
Records procedures.
Maximum Timeframes
Federal regulations limit the receipt of federal financial aid
to no more than 150 percent of the course work required to
complete any degree or certificate. Therefore, no further aid
will be awarded when a student has attempted 150 percent 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 percent of 66 = 99)
Example: A one-year certificate Program requiring 30 credit
hours (150 percent of 30 = 45)
• Foundations 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
Educational Foundations Coursework
Foundations 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 foundations
coursework. For the purpose of this limit, that is 30 semester
hours.
Transfer Credits
RCGC will count transfer credit hours that are accepted
toward a student’s educational program as both attempted
and completed hours.
Repeat Coursework
Per regulatory changes effective July 1, 2011; RCGC may pay
financial aid for only one retake of any previously-passed course.
All attempted coursework will be used to determine quantitative
and qualitative progress.
Withdrawal Grade
A student wishing to withdraw from a course or from the
College should go to the Information Center in the Student
Services building to begin withdrawal procedures prior to the
announced end of the withdrawal period (the end of the 10th week
of a regular semester or two-thirds through shorter semesters).
A student who officially withdraws from a course will receive
a “W” grade, which will not affect the student’s GPA, but will affect
the quantitative standard. Withdrawal is not permitted after the
withdrawal period ends.
Withdrawal dates are posted on the RCGC website.
Incomplete Grades
A student who has received a grade of “I” (incomplete) will
receive an incomplete for that course. The incomplete course must
be finished by the end of the next semester. The grade of “I” will
affect the student’s quantitative progress. Incomplete grades that
are not completed will change to an “F” and will affect both the
quantitative and qualitative progress.
Audit Grades
If a student wishes to attend a class regularly but does not
wish to receive a grade or credit, the student may choose to audit
the course. The student must first register for the course, pay the
tuition and any fees and then switch to audit status.
Audits are not accepted unless an Audit form is completed
by the student, course instructor and approved by the Director
of Advising. All audit enrollments must occur during the first half
of a semester or its equivalent. Once the audit is entered, the
course cannot be changed 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
of the audit. If the student fails to meet the conditions, a “W” will
be assigned, signifying audit withdrawal. Audit forms are available
at the Information Center in the Student Services building. Audited
courses are not eligible for financial aid.
Audited grades are not counted in the quantitative or qualitative
calculations.
Second Degrees
Rowan College at Gloucester County will process financial aid
for eligible Title IV recipients attempting second degrees. Credits
from the first degree that are applied to second program of study
will be counted towards the 150 percent measure. Students must
meet with their Academic Advisor to complete a degree audit prior
to determining their financial aid eligibility.
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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,
graduate in the top 15 percent of their 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 (by
Oct. 1 of the freshman year and June 1 for the remaining years)
and comply with any state-requested verification and deadlines.
Enrollment at RCGC must begin no later than the fifth semester
following high school graduation.
NJ STARS students earn their associate degree from
RCGC and graduate with the required GPA, may qualify for the
NJ STAR II scholarship toward tuition at a four-year New Jersey
institution. Under NJ STARS II, community college credits are fully
transferable, allowing students to begin at four-year institutions as
juniors. The NJ STAR scholarship program and requirements are
established by the New Jersey Legislature. For more information
on this initiative, visit the College’s website or hesaa.org for
updates on the program, or contact the Financial Aid Coordinator
at 856-415-2212.
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 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 2.50 or better);
2. Show financial need;
3. Provide a letter of recommendation from a faculty member,
high school guidance counselor or teacher; and
4. Meet other criteria outlined by the individual donor.
Students can also learn more by reviewing the scholarship
bulletin board near the Information Center in the Student
Services building.
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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 varies 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 2.50
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 scholarship application;
6. Meet other criteria outlined by individual donors.
Scholarships are advertised in the beginning of the spring
semester and awarded in June for the upcoming academic year.
Scholarship announcements are provided at the Student Services
Information Center and Library Circulation Desk, and posted on
the College website at RCGC.edu.
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. Individuals interested in
using their educational V.A. benefits should contact the Veterans
Educational Service 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.S18A: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. Contact the Office of
Financial Aid at 856-415-2210.
Unemployment Tuition Free Wavier.
This program is available to students that 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
Learning Resource Center (LRC)
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Internet Access
Open Computer Labs in Library
and Instructional Center,
Room 438
LRC
__________________________________________________
Placement/Makeup TestingLRC
Academic Test Proctoring Center
__________________________________________________
eLearning/
Open Computer Labs in Library
and Instructional Center,
Distance Education
Room 438
LRC
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Report Writing
Open Computer Labs in Library
and Instructional Center,
Room 438
LRC
__________________________________________________
ResearchLibrary
__________________________________________________
Tutoring/Assistance
LRC (Rooms 601 and 602)
__________________________________________________
Computer Graphics
Open Computer Labs in Library
and Instructional Center,
Room 438
__________________________________________________
Continual upgrades to keep RCGC facilities 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 form, 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 RCGC’s Direct Stafford Loan Request form;
4. Complete the Master Promissory Note (MPN) online at
studentloans.gov;
5. Complete the Entrance Counseling online at
studentloans.gov.
Students that 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
Attendance
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a class session will receive a final grade of Never Attended (NA).
They will no longer be eligible to withdraw from the course.
The grade of NA does not affect a students GPA but may have
an adverse effect on your financial aid (see page 19).
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(Reference Administrative Procedures 3008 revised 2/13/13)
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; and
3. Dividing the total quality points earned by the total credits
attempted.
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A student who does not successfully complete a foundations
course and who misses 20 percent or more of the scheduled class
time in a semester will be assigned a grade of (NP) No Progress
as a final grade at the end of the semester.
Calculating GPA
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Educational Foundations Attendance Policy and Grade
W Withdrawal
P* Pass, Educational Foundations
R Audit
X* No Credit,
Educational Foundations
NA Never Attended
A* Pass, Educational Foundations
B* Pass, Educational Foundations
C* Pass, Educational Foundations
NP*No Progress,
Educational Foundations
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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.
= 9.90
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Grading System*
RCGC records academic achievement each semester
according to the following grading system:
Grade
Significance
Quality Points
AExcellent 4.00
A-
3.70
B+
3.30
BGood
3.00
B-
2.70
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2.30
C Satisfactory2.00
C-
1.70
D+
1.30
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1.00
D-
0.70
FFailure 0.00
I Incomplete—
This student’s GPA is 2.22 (24.40 divided by 11)
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; and
4. “Earned Hours” are the total number of hours successfully
completed.
*Currently under review
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Incomplete Grades
Academic Honors
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.”
President’s List
(Reference Administrative Procedures 8006, revised 6/6/12)
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 and the course instructor and 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 in Student
Services prior to the announced end of the withdrawal period the
end of the 10th 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.
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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 3.75 or higher GPA along with no failures
or incompletes during a semester.
Part-time students may receive honors by earning 12 collegelevel credits with a cumulative GPA of 3.75 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 inclusion 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 eligible
by achieving a 3.50–3.74 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 3.50–3.74 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 3.75 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.
• Internship or apprenticeship credit hours are determined
by negotiation between the supervising faculty and the work
supervisor at the cooperating site. The calculation used
is the same as practice credit.
Credit Limits
Students with cumulative GPAs between 2.00 and 3.49 may
register for a maximum of 18 credits. In order to exceed the
18 credit limit, students must have written approval from the
Director of Advising. Students with GPAs of 3.50 or higher
may exceed the 18 credit limit without written approval.
Students are limited to taking six credits during the winter term,
with no limit for students with GPAs higher than 3.50. Students
wishing to take credits above this limit require approval of the
Director of Advising. Students are limited to eight credits per
summer term, with no limit for students with GPAs higher than
3.50. Students wishing to take credits above this limit require
approval of the Director of Advising.
(Reference Administrative Procedures 8012, revised 4/2/03)
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 three or higher. 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 test 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, LRC room 603, by calling 856-681-6249 or 856-415-226,
or visit the Testing Center website at RCGC.edu/testing.
Customized Program Articulations
Customized Program Articulation (CPA) is a collaboration
between RCGC and area high schools to help 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 one college course
(up to four credits) may be awarded through CPA. To receive
credit students must complete customized program coursework,
according to their high school’s articulation, with a final grade of
B or higher in all classes associated with CPA and upon full-time
enrollment and submission of required documentation the CPA
course will be posted as transfer credits. Please speak with the
Office of Admissions for more information on a high school’s
articulation and the transfer credit process.
Find more information at RCGC.edu/HighSchool.
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 he/she has earned a cumulative GPA of
2.00 or higher.
• Academic Probation: A student will be placed on academic
probation by allowing his/her cumulative GPA to fall below 2.00
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 2.00.
During any semester on academic probation, should the
semester GPA fall below 2.00, 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 participate in advising sessions with a
counseling advisor.
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• Removal from Probation Status: A student will be removed
from academic probation status when his/her cumulative GPA
has risen to 2.00 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 2.00 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 2.00 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 Procedures 3010, revised 1/31/08)
Developmental Probation Policy
Students enrolled in two or more developmental courses
who earn a final grade of an “X” or “NP” in at least two of those
courses will be placed on Developmental Probation Level 1.
The Developmental Probation Level 1 status requires
developmental students to register through an advisor with
a 12-credit maximum restriction. The developmental courses
that were not successfully completed must be included in
those 12 credits.
During the semester of Developmental Probation Level 1:
• If a student successfully completes at least two of the
developmental courses in which he/she earned a final
grade of “X” or “NP,” probation status is then lifted and
the student may register for appropriate courses without
credit restriction.
• If a student does not successfully complete at least
two developmental courses, he/she will be placed on
Developmental Probation Level 2. The student must
then register through an advisor for no more than six (6)
credits. The developmental courses that have not been
successfully completed must be included in those credits.
If the student does not successfully complete the
developmental courses in the third semester, he/she
will be placed on Academic Leave.
(Reference Administrative Procedures 3011, revised 4/18/12, pending revision)
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Academic Amnesty
Any student who previously attended RCGC is qualified for
academic amnesty if that student:
1. withdrew from the College with a cumulative GPA below
2.00 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;
and
4. has not previously been granted academic amnesty.
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.
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 7/12/11, 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 the 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.
In all of the above cases, faculty have the authority to impose
an academic sanction which is reasonable and commensurate
with the violation.
Academic Appeals
Students with academic concerns should register those
concerns with an academic advisor in the Office of Student
Development. Advisors will assist those students by referring
them to the proper persons for resolution of their concerns.
If the concerns are not resolved to the satisfaction of the student,
the advisor will assist in pursuing the academic appeal process
(Reference Board policy 8105) as it is described on page 48
of this catalog, on the RCGC website RCGC.edu and in the
Student Handbook.
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
Degree Requirements
A student who wishes to graduate from RCGC with an
associate degree must:
1.Earn a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or higher;
2.Complete all required courses for his/her major; and
3.Earn at least 24 credits from courses taken at RCGC,
including the last 15 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 Student Development to establish eligibility for graduation.
Multiple Degrees
To receive an additional certificate or degree, students must
file a petition through the Office of Student Development.
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.
Graduation Petitions
Students should file a Graduation Petition form 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 posted and periodically updated on
the bulletin boards in the Office of Student Development area.
Students should check the spelling of their names and degree
listed for accuracy.
Students will be listed as Summer, December 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
Commencement is conducted in May each year. Students
who graduated in the previous summer or December and students
graduating in May are eligible to participate in the Commencement
exercises. Prospective June graduates may also participate.
Information concerning 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 commencement.RCGC.edu
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Student Services and Campus Resources
Student Services
and Campus Resources
Student Development
Tutoring Services
Services provided by the Office of Student Development
include year-round comprehensive advisement through the
counseling and advising staff. Students have the opportunity to
meet one-on-one with advisors or participate in group advisement.
RCGC’s trained advisors provide personal, career and transfer
counseling to help students reach their full potential. All contacts
are confidential and free to students.
The office also provides information and official forms 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 appeals
•Withdrawals
Tutoring Services, located in the LRC rooms 601 (above the
College Store), provides free tutoring, study groups, workshops
and review sessions for all students currently enrolled in credited
courses at RCGC. They offer a friendly, supportive learning
environment for anyone who wishes to excel academically.
The center also houses the Writer’s Corner, which provides
writing assistance for students. The center is open Monday through
Thursday, 9 am to 8 pm, Friday, 9 am to 3 pm and Saturday,
9 am to 1 pm. Hours vary during winter and summer semesters.
While appointments are not necessary, they are recommended
during busy times. Please visit the Tutoring Services website
at RCGC.edu/Tutoring for more information about all the services
provided. If you have a question, please email Tutoring Services
at [email protected], stop by the center
or call 856-681-6250.
The RCGC Information Center in the Student Services building
is the primary source for college information. Stop by the Student
Services lobby or call 856-415-2197, option 1.
Academic Advisement Center
RCGC believes that quality academic advisement is the
primary integrating factor binding students, faculty, staff and
academic disciplines in a meaningful educational experience.
It promotes a caring environment, enhances student development,
fosters understanding of academic and administrative processes
and builds a positive image.
Located in the Student Services building, the Academic
Advisement Center is staffed with RCGC faculty and counseling
advisors. They can help students to:
• Plan their academic program
• Answer basic college-related questions
• Learn college survival skills
• Select courses to suit interests and curriculum
• Discuss academic concerns
• Provide information on campus services
Library
Library holdings consist of a book collection of approximately
34,000 volumes, 53 journal subscriptions, 3500 audio holdings
and 53 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:
• Upgraded automation system: 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 PL,
Salem PL, 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 8,500 full-text sources.
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 can be downloaded on to computers,
smartphones, Kindles and iPads and other digital devices
at no charge. Go to http://sjrlc.lib.overdrive.com for more
information.
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• Specialized databases: CINAHL, CQ Researcher
Proquest Central, Criminal Justice Periodicals, ERIC,
Gale’s Literature Resource Center and Literature Online
are available, and ProQuest Newsstand provides access to
more than 1,300 regional newspapers. All are accessible
through the RCGC Portal (RCGC.edu). Click on “Library
Online Resources.”
• Subject Guides — Lib Guides: Research guides 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: Is now available
through Library Anywhere. Scan the QR code on the
Library homepage to access the app. Download this app
to smartphones and other digital devices for direct access
to out collection.
• Book Scanner — Located in Archives Room: Only
available in 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/
white vs. color and whether the print job is single or
double-sided. There is no fee for scanning to email or USB.
Department of Special Services
The Department of Special Services provides special
assistance to individuals with a documented disability including
students who are learning disabled, mobility challenged or who
are hearing or visually challenged. This special assistance includes
reasonable accommodations and supportive services such as
advocacy, advisement, interpreters, note-takers and tutors; tape
recorders, books on tape for students who are either visually
challenged or learning disabled, extended testing time and readers
and scribes. Specialized technological support includes Zoom Text,
large screen monitors, desk-top magnifiers, audio text books, Victor
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Reader, digital voice recorders, Wireless Listening Personal FM;
talking dictionary, thesaurus and talking calculator resources.
Students are encouraged to make full use of the Tutoring
Center on campus, which provides learning assistance and free
tutoring. Instructors are supportive in recognizing that many
students have more than the usual difficulties in achieving
expected competencies or success in their programs. Quite often
a disability or impairment is invisible. When this occurs, a student
may be referred to the Department of Special Services for a
personal meeting and follow-up as appropriate. Confidentiality is
maintained in all instances and suggestions and recommendations
are developed together with the student.
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 of 2008. Under these
acts, the office advocates a user-friendly campus for accessibility
and a learning-friendly campus for academic success.
Further information may be obtained by calling 856-415-2265
or visiting RCGC.edu/SpecialServices/.
Center for Counseling and Wellness
Services (CWS)
The Center for Counseling and Wellness Services (CWS)
supports Rowan College 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 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.
Distance Education
Health Services
Emergency Medical Procedures
Emergency medical assistance should be obtained by dialing
911 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.
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 program 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.
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, taken as electives
for general interest or 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.
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
Center for People in Transition
Parking and Traffic
The College designates parking areas for students, faculty
and staff, as well as spaces for persons and visitors 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 in the Library. 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 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 am–6 pm and
Fridays from 9 am–3 pm. 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 section of the RCGC website or
go to [email protected].
The bookstore buys books back 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.
Students are encouraged to mark each textbook in some
unique and unobtrusive way which will allow them to identify
a lost or stolen book as theirs, for example: initials or an
identifiable symbol written in the inside margin nearest the
binding on the same numbered page of every text.
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Please see page 38 for program details.
Cooperative Education Program
Cooperative education is based on the idea that learning
takes place in many different settings — both inside and
outside the classroom. The purpose is to create a total learning
experience through which students will gain not only specific skills
and a broad range of knowledge, but also a sense of professional
and personal responsibility. Cooperative education at RCGC
integrates organized and supervised work experiences with
regular classroom study.
The Cooperative Education Program requires a student
to take an online course, CEP 211, which includes 15 hours
of academic instruction and preparation for the experience,
and 150 hours of work experience on the job with a participating
employer. The work experience may be paid or unpaid.
Cooperative Education Advantage to Students
• Enables students to earn three college credits while
working
in a job related to their career of choice.
• Offers reality to learning. Students find that studies have
more meaning when work experience is coordinated
with classroom instruction.
• Increases educational motivation by incorporating
professionalism.
• Stimulates personal growth. Students discover that
experience can provide them with opportunities to broaden
their outlook and shape their behavior patterns to meet
demands of their future.
• Affords orientation to the work world.
• Provides experience that is often required for permanent
employment.
• Enables students to discover new career opportunities.
Cooperative Education Program Options
• Complete at least 30 college credits.
• Earn a minimum of a 2.00 cumulative GPA.
• Be available to work a minimum of 10 hours per week.
• Complete an application by posted due dates and register
for the course, CEP 211, when selected.
For more information on the Cooperative Education program,
log onto RCGC.edu/coop.
Student Life
Student Life
Rowan College at Gloucester County 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,
fun atmosphere.
Student Organizations
Students are encouraged to participate in organizations
or to start a new club. Contact the Director of Student Life
at 856-415-2236.
The following clubs and organizations are chartered by the
Student Government Association:
• Animal Advocates
•DECA
• DMS Society of Ultrasonographers
• Educational Opportunity Fund Club
• Gay Straight Alliance (GSA)
• Japanese Anime Guild (JAG)
• Jesus Is Lord Club
• Multicultural Club
• Music Society Club
• Nuclear Medicine Technology Club
• Paralegal Club
• Photography Club
• Psychology Club
• Science Club
• Stargazers Club
• Student Nurses Organization
• Student Veterans Organization
• Teachers 2000
• Vanguard Fine Arts Club
Student may also participate in the following organizations:
• Phi Theta Kappa – International Honor Society
• Student Government Association
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. 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.
In 2012-13, the Roadrunners received the NATYCAA Cup Award
for having the best non-scholarship NJCAA program in the country
for the fourth year in a row. This marked the seventh consecutive
year that RCGC has finished in third place or higher in this
prestigious national awards program. The Roadrunners also
received their twelfth CAANJ Cup for having the best two-year
college athletic program in the state of New Jersey and won this
award for the eighth consecutive year.
RCGC teams have won 26 NJCAA Division III National
Championships including women’s tennis, women’s cross country,
women’s track & field, men’s tennis and baseball in 2012-13 and
women’s tennis in 2013-14. The Athletic Department has had 62
teams finish in the top three in the country over the past 22 years,
including seven in the 2012-13 year (women’s tennis, women’s
cross country, women’s soccer, men’s cross country, women’s
track & field, men’s tennis and baseball). RCGC also had top ten
finishes in wrestling and men’s track & field during the past year.
Ten athletes earned NJCAA Individual National Champion honors
with two athletes earning that designation twice during the past
season. An incredible 31 student athletes earned NJCAA
All-American Honors with 39 total All-American performances
in 2012-13.
In the classroom, seven Roadrunners were named NJCAA
Academic All-Americans and two teams were nominated for
NJCAA Academic Team of the Year. RCGC also had the
NATYCAA Female Athlete of the Year in 2012-13.
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)
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.
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Student Government Association
The student body elects a Student Government Association
(SGA) to represent them and to act on matters of interest to them.
The SGA is directed by four student officers and several senators
elected by the student body. It’s responsible for encouraging and
fostering student involvement in government, participation, College
activities 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. The SGA
serves as a link between the student body and the administration.
It is, with the Office of Student Life, responsible for scheduling
social and cultural activities on the College activities calendar
and for completing the arrangements as to time, place and
specific needs of the sponsoring organization or individual.
The SGA is mainly supported by the student fees and, in
conjunction with the student government advisor, manages the
distribution of funds to various campus organizations. Organizations
may petition funds by filing the appropriate forms, which may be
obtained from the Office of Student Life. Standing organizations
should submit a tentative budget request in the spring of the year
for the following year. 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
Administrator’s office to insure financial solvency and responsibility.
The Rowan College Chapter of the
American Association for Women
in Community Colleges
The Rowan College 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 sixty-one 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. AAWCC is an
affiliate council of the American Association of Community Colleges
(AACC). 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 Rowan College Chapter, go to
RCGC.edu/aawcc.
(Reference Board policy 8101, revised 8/6/02)
Student Publications
The Office of Student Life publishes an online newsletter
monthly containing up-to-date announcements of student activities,
events and club information.
Vanguard is the RCGC literary-arts magazine that publishes
student artwork, poems, essays and short stories.
(Please see page 52 for Student Publications Board policy 8102.)
Identification Cards
Each new RCGC student is issued a free identification (ID) card,
which is to be carried at all times. The card serves as a Student Life
card for admission to college-sponsored events and as a College
library card. Students are also required to present their ID cards
in the LRC prior to taking tests and when registering or transacting
business involving their student records. ID photos are taken in the
Library and these cards must be validated each semester. Proof
of tuition payment must be provided to update the cards. The
card is non-transferable and its use by anyone other than the
owner is prohibited.
Students must pay a $10 fee to replace lost ID cards.
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)
Safety/Fire Regulations
RCGC observes all local safety and fire regulations.
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Cultural
and
Community Activities
Cultural and
Community Activities
A Center for Cultural Activity
Community Programs
Cultural Events
Senior Corps Program
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 minimal cost to the audience. For information
on events call 856-415-2236.
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
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 recognition, 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 at 856-415-2122.
College and Community Chorus
County residents who have an interest in music are encouraged
to join the College’s 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.
RCGC Foundation
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 Association
The Alumni Association at RCGC was organized in 2010 to
support the mission of the College and to enrich the lives of
alumni while promoting the welfare of current students. The
association seeks to strengthen alumni support and involvement
in College activities, to provide opportunities for students and
to maintain connectivity with our graduates. For information
on membership and upcoming events, call 856-681-6202.
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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
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, click on “Student Services,” then
click on “People In Transition” or click on the “Quick Links,”
then “Displaced Homemakers.” The public is invited to attend
the Center’s activities and workshops if space is available.
Reservations are required. For additional information or to
register for a workshop, please call 856-415-2222.
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Continuing Education
Continuing Education:
Personal and Professional Development
Rowan College at Gloucester County is committed to the
philosophy that learning is a lifelong activity.
Area residents are offered a broad spectrum of continuing
education certificate programs, courses, seminars and workshops.
Programs on personal and professional development, allied health
and short-term training are examples of the diverse learning
opportunities available. The College provides career training to
regional businesses through the Continuing Education Center,
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 the health care, business,
technology, and safety 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 in partnership with the
Small Business Development Center, Rutgers-Camden
here at RCGC.
• Safety Training: RCGC is unparalleled in its ability
to provide safety training and certifications to regional
employees. Partnered with the Delaware Valley Safety
Council, the College provides all levels of safety training
and certifications including a comprehensive Basic Safety
Orientation, OSHA Certifications, Lock Out-Tag Out, Fire
Watch, Blood Borne Pathogens/Right to Know and Fall
Protection. Instruction is delivered in a traditional classroom
style; however, a state-of-the-art computer lab on campus
can provide a library of more than 500 additional
computer-based training courses upon request. Both
traditional classroom and computer-based instruction
can be provided at the employer’s worksite.
Academy of Lifelong Learning: A new initiative to provide
workforce development training degree completion, personal
growth and professional development opportunities to
individuals that are at least 50 years of age.
For information on these and other programs, please contact
Continuing Education at 856-468-5000, ext. 6211.
Adult Education Programs
RCGC, in partnership with state agencies, county agencies,
community-based organizations and local school systems, offers
free, grant-funded adult education programs in the following areas:
• Adult High School Diploma (HSE): Adults can study
secondary-level writing, math, social studies, science
and 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 Readiness 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. Workshops in time
management and study skills are available
as well as academic advising and financial aid counseling.
For more information on these programs, please call
856-468-5000, ext. 6227.
HSE Testing
RCGC is the official HSE Test Center of the county. The RCGC
Division of Continuing Education administers the TASC Exam 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
Division of Continuing Education at 856-468-5000, ext. 6228.
Senior Corps Program
Please see page 35 for program details.
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Continuing Education Center (CEC)
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 Continuing Education Center can
serve as the training provider for any organization, supplying credit,
non-credit and certificate programs for all types of training needs.
Location, Location, Location
RCGC can fulfill employer training needs at the Continuing
Education Center in Sewell on the College’s main campus, or
at their own facility.
The state-of-the-art CEC 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.
Safety Training
For more than 19 years, RCGC’s Division of Continuing
Education has been a leader in providing safety training to
employees in the region. In partnership with the Delaware Valley
Safety Council, more than 102,000 units of basic safety orientation
training have been delivered, improving individual and plant safety
throughout the area. Additionally, there is an extensive array
of other required courses available including OSHA Certifications,
Confined Space, Hazard Communications, Crane Safety, Electrical
Safety, Fire Extinguisher, Fork Lift Certification and many more.
In addition to classroom delivery options, there are more than
500 safety courses that can be accessed via the computer-based
training lab at the Continuing Education Center. Additional
information on course offerings and registration can be found
at RCGC.edu/ce in the Safety Training section.
Customized Training
The Division of Continuing Education provides a wide range
of high-quality, world-renowned 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 CEC’s 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 talented, knowledgeable workforce. Programs
that can be implemented include:
• Technology: MS Office – 2007, 2010, 2013, Word,
Excel, Outlook, Access, 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.
• Manufacturing: Lean, Six Sigma Green and Black Belts,
ISO, Math and Measurement, CNC, Forklift Certification.
• Supervisory Skills: Leadership, Team Building, Customer
Service, Diversity, Conflict Management, Performance
Reviews, Coaching, Succession Planning, Time
Management.
Grant-Funded Training
The RCGC CEC is recognized as a Preferred Training
Provider for the New Jersey Department of Labor. Experienced
professionals from the CEC help companies prepare applications
for New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Grants. CEC personnel have the know-how to assist companies
with the complete process from applying, creating the application
and implementation, to administration of grant-funded programs.
For More Information
Please contact the Continuing Education Center at
856-468-5000, ext. 5503 and ask to speak to our customized
training specialists.
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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 is one of the few
in the state to offer 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.
With more than 75 in-service training courses a year,
including summer camps for teens, the New Jersey Police Training
Commission has designated the academy a southern New Jersey
regional-training site for Class II Special Officers. 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 modern burn
building, 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 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 members of the
academic community, students are 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 expression are indispensable to an
academic institution and include the transmission of knowledge,
the pursuit of truth, the development of the individual student and
improvement of society.
Freedom to teach and learn, to inquire and dissent, to speak
freely and be heard and to assemble and protest peaceably are
essential to academic freedom and to the continued functioning
of the College as an educational institution. Concurrent with these
freedoms 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. The responsibility
for management and control of RCGC rests solely with the Board
of Trustees. The purpose of this statement is to enumerate the
essential provisions necessary to secure and to respect those
conditions conducive to the freedom to teach and to learn.
(Reference Board policy 8100, revised 10/9/02, pending revisions)
General Provisions
Pertaining to Students
• Definition of Student: For the purpose of these policies
and campus procedures, a student is one who is currently
registered in either credit or non-credit programs/courses
at RCGC.
• Policies and Campus Procedures: These policies and
procedures apply to all campuses/locations or official
functions of RCGC.
• Faculty, staff and students shall periodically review campus
policies and procedures and their administration and may
take recommendations regarding them to the President.
• Any individual student or student organization may petition
through the Vice President of Student Services and through
the President to the Board of Trustees on any matter relating
to these policies.
• Administrators in Student Services shall take necessary
action to encourage and maintain adequate means of
communication among and between students, faculty
and administrative personnel.
• Students who feel in need of legal, psychiatric, family
counseling or similar aid are encouraged to consult with
the Center for Counseling and Wellness (CWS)
counselors who will make referrals to appropriate
agencies when deemed advisable.
Change of Address
Students must immediately notify the Office of Student
Records of any change in legal address. The College must
maintain up-to-date records to ensure that students receive
vital information.
To view instructions on how to change an address please
see visit RCGC.edu/StudentRecords and click the “Information
Change Form Instructions” link.
Freedom of Inquiry and Expression
RCGC instructors in the classroom and in conference
encourage free discussion, inquiry and expression.
General Principles
1. Students and student-run organizations are free to examine
and discuss all questions of interest to them and to express
opinions both publicly and privately.
2. Students are always free to support causes by orderly
means, which do not disrupt the regular and essential
operation of the College. 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 organizations speak only for themselves.
3. The time, place and manner of exercising speech and
advocacy on campuses/locations shall be subject to College
procedures. Such procedures will require orderly conduct,
non interference with College functions or activities and
identification of sponsoring group(s) or individual(s).
4. Student-operated radio programs and other communication
media will function upon the basis of rights, responsibilities
and regulations outlined for student publications and federal
copyright laws.
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Protection Against Improper Disclosure
Information about student views, beliefs and political
associations, which professors acquire in the course of their work
as instructors, advisers and counselors, is considered confidential.
Protection against improper disclosure is a serious professional
obligation. Judgments of ability and character may be provided
under appropriate circumstances, normally with the knowledge
or consent of the student.
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 10/9/02)
Confidentiality of Student Records
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
affords students certain rights with respect to their education
records. These rights include:
(1) The right to inspect and review the student’s education
records within 45 days of the day the College receives
a request for access.
A student should submit to the registrar, dean, head of the
academic department or other appropriate official a written request
that identifies the record(s) the student wishes to inspect. The
College official will make arrangements for access and notify the
student of the time and place where the records may be inspected.
If the records are not maintained by the College official to whom
the request was submitted, that official shall advise the student
of the correct official to whom the request should be addressed.
(2) The right to request the amendment of the student’s
education records that the student believes are inaccurate,
misleading or otherwise in violation of the student’s privacy
rights under FERPA.
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A student who wishes to ask the College to amend a record
should write to the RCGC official responsible for the record,
clearly identify the part of the record the student wants changed
and specify why it should be changed.
If RCGC 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.
(3) The right to provide written consent before the College
discloses personally identifiable information from the
student’s education records, except to the extent that
FERPA authorizes disclosure without con­sent.
The College discloses education records without a student’s
prior written consent under the FERPA exception for disclosure
to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school
official is a person employed by the College in an administrative,
supervisory, academic/research or support staff position (including
law en­forcement unit personnel and health staff); a person or
company with whom the College has contracted as its agent to
provide a service instead of using College employees or officials
(such as an attorney, auditor or collection agent); a person serving
on the Board of Trustees; or a student serving on an official
committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance com­mittee or
assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks.
A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the
official needs to review an educa­tion record in order to fulfill his
or her professional responsibilities for the College.
Upon request, the College also discloses education records
without consent to offi­cials of another school in which a student
seeks or intends to enroll.
(4) 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 address of the Office that administers FERPA is:
F
amily Policy Compliance Office, U.S. Department
of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington,
DC 20202-5901.
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.
Information Technology Acceptable
Use Policy
As an academic community, the students, faculty, staff and
administration of RCGC honor intellectual property, respect the
privacy of data and recognize the rights of others. Each individual
has a right of access to a fair share of available computing
resources and to the privacy of files. Student have the
responsibility, in turn, to use resources in an ethical manner.
It is the intent of the College to provide high-quality computing
facilities to its users both to allow the College community to
maintain its access to available local, national and international
information and to provide an environment that encourages
both the acquisition of knowledge and the sharing of information.
All technology owned by RCGC shall be used in a manner
consistent with the College’s mission.
Each computer and all supporting technology infrastructure such
as servers and networks within the campus community are tools
belonging to the College. It is each computer user’s responsibility
to be familiar with the particular conditions of use of and to abide
by the computing provisions set forth within College policy
and procedures.
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 College policies, rules
and procedures. Policy violations may result in a loss of access
or additional appropriate disciplinary action ranging from the
withholding of transcripts to expulsion from RCGC.
The College treats policy violations of computing facilities,
equipment, software, information resources and networks seriously.
Issues concerning these guidelines or allegations of harassment
or other irresponsible use of the information technology resources
should be presented in writing in adherence to policies and
procedures in the Student Handbook and Administrative
Procedures.
College policies and procedures for use and access to
information technology and systems extend outside the College
when information resources are accessed via College equipment
and/or facilities. Network or computing providers outside the
College may additionally impose their own conditions of appropriate
use, for which members of the College community are responsible.
The College must comply with the Patriot Act (Public Law
107-56) and any other current and future federal and state
legislation regulating electronic mail and technology use. This
may mean that data compiled through the use of the College
network may be released under appropriate legal protocols.
(Reference Board policy 2011, revised 7/6/05)
Email Acceptable Use
Appropriate and inappropriate use of RCGC’s email technologies
are outlined within the provisions of this administrative procedure
and apply to the use of College-provided electronic mail system by
all College users. It is intended for official and authorized purposes
only. Electronic mail is the official form for communication to and
among all College constituents and should be used in
preference to paper, interoffice mail and telephone calls.
RCGC will provide the equipment and services to support the
email use necessary to promote its mission, goals, objectives
and strategic plan.
The College expects that all members of the RCGC community
will respect the rights of others and comply with all the laws that
apply to communication and communication technology when
using the email system.
Account Activation/Termination
Email access at RCGC is controlled through individual accounts
and passwords. It is the responsibility of students to protect the
confidentiality of their accounts and password information.
All students of RCGC are provided an email account.
Acceptable Use
Email users must exercise good judgment in the use of this
College resource. It is to be used for College business purposes
only and should not be used for personal reasons.
Email users are also responsible for mailbox management,
including organization and cleaning. If a user subscribes to a
mailing list, he or she must be aware of how to remove himself
or herself from the list and is responsible for doing so in the
event of current email address changes.
Email users are also expected to comply with normal standards
of professional and personal courtesy and conduct.
Content Precaution
Since email messages are records of the College, email
users must treat email messages as if they were written on RCGC
letterhead. Emails may not contain language, images or sounds
that are harassing, intimidating, obscene, libelous, defamatory,
discriminatory or that threaten physical harm.
It is the responsibility of the user to contact the Executive
Director of Diversity and Equity should he or she receive
inappropriate email from an internal or external source. Distribution
Distribution of messages to all users or user sub-set(s) will
be through the RCGC Portal (RCGC.edu). Campus Announcements
and Group Announcements are available via the Portal to distribute
messages to all users and user groups.
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Non-College Use
RCGC email is used 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,
fund-raise or communicate with College personnel. Requests for
these services must be directed to the Chief Information Officer
whose determination on these matters will be final.
No Expectation of Privacy/Ownership
Users should be aware that they have no expectation of
privacy when using the College-provided email system. The
system and all messages sent by email are the property of RCGC.
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/illegal actions.
Email sent over College-provided systems is a College record
and managers or others may have access to messages or records
of system use whenever they have a legitimate or management
purpose for doing so. While RCGC does not actively read end-user
email, messages may be inadvertently read by IT staff during the
normal course of managing the email system. 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 RCGC’s
technology resource management procedures. The goals of these
backup and archiving procedures are to ensure system reliability
and prevent data loss.
As College records, email messages may be requested and
released without prior 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. Acceptable Communication
Official business 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) E
ach email message creates a record that should be
composed and directed to contribute effectively to the
College’s work. College email is not for personal use.
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Responses to Email
When responding to an email message, 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 be directed only to the sender.
The College reserves the right to automatically delete all
email located in the delete or junk folders on a regular basis.
Failure to Comply
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:
• Temporary or permanent revocation of access to some
or all computing and networking resources and facilities;
• Disciplinary action according to applicable College policies;
and/or
• Legal action according to applicable laws and contractual
agreements.
Disclaimer
RCGC 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.
Internet Access Acceptable Use
Appropriate and inappropriate use of RCGC’s Internet
technologies are outlined within the provisions of this administrative
procedure and apply to the use of College-provided Internet
resources, including the World Wide Web, the Portal, file transfer
protocol (FTP) and emerging technologies.
RCGC will provide the equipment and services to support
access to the Internet necessary to promote its mission, goals,
objectives and strategic plan.
The College expects that all members of the College
community will respect the rights of others and comply with
all the laws that apply to communication and communication
technology when accessing the Internet.
Account Activation/Termination
Internet access at RCGC is controlled through individual
accounts and passwords. It is the responsibility of students
to protect the confidentiality of their accounts and password
information.
All students of RCGC are provided an Internet account.
Acceptable Use
Internet users must exercise good judgment in the use of this
College resource. College-provided Internet access is for College
business only and may not be used for personal reasons.
Appropriate Use
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 students, business partners
of the College and within the context of an individual’s
assigned responsibilities;
• Acquiring or sharing information associated with one’s job;
and/or
• Participating in educational or professional development
activities.
Inappropriate Use
Individual Internet use will not interfere with that of others.
RCGC users shall not violate the policies of any other network
accessed through their College account. Internet use at RCGC
will comply with all federal and state laws, all RCGC policies and
contracts. Inappropriate use includes but is not limited to the
following:
• Using the Internet for illegal or unlawful purposes including,
but not limited to, copyright infringement, obscenity,
pornography, libel, slander, fraud, defamation, plagiarism,
harassment, intimidation, forgery, impersonation and
computer tampering (e.g., spreading computer viruses);
• 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.
Failure to Comply
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 computing and networking resources and facilities;
• Disciplinary action according to applicable College policies;
and/or
• Legal action according to applicable laws and contractual
agreements.
Disclaimer
RCGC assumes no liability for any direct or indirect damages
arising from a user’s connection to the Internet. RCGC is not
responsible for the accuracy of information found on the Internet
and only facilitates the accessing and dissemination of information
through its systems. Users are solely responsible for any material
that they access and disseminate through the Internet.
Additional Information
Clarification regarding the use of the College’s Internet access
may be obtained from the Chief Information Officer.
Network Resources Acceptable Use
RCGC has computers capable of accessing the Internet and
other online networks. RCGC encourages members of the College
community to use these networks for educational purposes under
the appropriate circumstances. However, in order to protect rights
and to reduce exposure to potential liability resulting from the
nature and use of information a student faculty or staff members
posts on or transmits through online networks, certain rules must
be followed.
Violation of online network use rules may subject the offender
to disciplinary action through existing structures for students, faculty,
staff and administration. These existing structures are spelled out
in the Student Handbook and Administrative Procedures.
• Passwords: Users should protect their passwords from
unauthorized use. Users are responsible for all activities
associated with their passwords.
• Improper Use of Copyright and Proprietary Information
of Others: Comply with federal and state copyright rules
and regulations. Failure to observe software copyrights
and/or license agreements may result in disciplinary action
by RCGC 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: RCGC computing resources
are not to be used for commercial purposes.
• Use for Unauthorized Purposes: Users should not
employ the network 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.
• 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 online
network any unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive,
harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, profane, hateful,
racially or ethically demeaning or threatening or otherwise
objectionable material which encourages conduct that would
constitute a criminal offense, gives rise to civil liability or
otherwise violates any applicable law or college policies. More
specifically, the following conduct violates College policies and
is not permitted. Such conduct includes, but is not limited to:
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•Harassment: Targeting another individual, group,
or organization to cause distress, embarrassment, injury,
unwanted attention or other substantial discomfort is
harassment that 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
RCGC are 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: 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.
While RCGC will do everything possible to provide quality
computing facilities, it is the student’s responsibility to ensure that
his/her computing experience here at RCGC is a productive one.
If at any time, even after taking all possible precautions, a
student still feels that his/her rights as a computer user on this
campus are being violated or if he/she is aware of other computer
users who are misusing or abusing the computer facilities, please
report the problem to the appropriate RCGC official, such as the
Director of the Academic Support Center, Director of the Library,
Vice President of Student Services or the Vice President of
Academic Services. The sooner the proper authorities become
aware of these problems, the sooner the incidents can
be investigated and the situation remedied.
RCGC must comply with the Patriot Act (Public Law 107-56)
and any other current and future federal and state legislation that
regulates electronic mail and technology use. This may mean that
data compiled through the use of the RCGC network may be
released to federal and/or state authorities under appropriate
legal protocols.
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.
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Student Appeals
Students may appeal the results of both academic or
disciplinary issues, proceedings and findings.
Academic appeals shall focus on the final grade received in a
course. Disciplinary appeals shall deal with student misconduct. A
more comprehensive definition of student conduct expectations is
contained in the Board policy 8106, Student Standards of Conduct.
Students should contact the Office of Student Development
to initiate appeals of either academic or disciplinary issues.
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 Student Development within
thirty 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 factfinding 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.
(Reference Board policy 8105, revised 12/2/13;
Administrative Procedure under development)
Student Conduct: Standard of Conduct
A student enrolling at RCGC assumes an obligation to conduct
compatible with the College’s function as an educational institution.
Misconduct for which students are subject to discipline falls into the
following categories:
a.Dishonesty, such as cheating or furnishing false information
to the College or plagiarism;
b.Forgery, alteration or misuse of College documents,
records or identification;
c.Obstruction or disruption of teaching, administration,
disciplinary procedures or College activities;
d.Physical abuse of any person on College-owned or
-controlled property or at College-sponsored or -supervised
functions or conduct which threatens or endangers the
health or safety of any such person;
e.Student versus student aggression, verbal threats,
or any activity where a student feels threatened;
f. Theft or damage to property of the College or
of a member of the College community;
g.Unauthorized entry to or use of RCGC facilities;
h.Use, possession or distribution of narcotics or dangerous
drugs and chemicals as defined in federal, state and
local statutes except as expressly permitted by law;
i. Possession, use or distribution of alcoholic and intoxicating
beverages on the College campus or at College functions
except as provided for by College policy;
j. 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;
k. Violation of College policies or administrative procedures
published in advance through such means as a student
handbook or a generally available body of institutional
regulations, including violations of the Information
Technology Acceptable Use Policy;
l. 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; and
m.The possession of firearms or other weapons on College
property or at any College activity, excluding law
enforcement personnel and bank couriers on official
business with the College and students who are active
duty law enforcement personnel.
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. Only where the interest of
the College as an academic community is distinctly and clearly
involved will the special authority of the College be asserted.
Institutional action should be independent of community pressure.
Discipline for violation of RCGC regulations on campuses/
locations or at functions may be imposed whether or not such
violations are violations of civil or criminal law.
(Reference Board policy 8106, revised 12/7/05)
Student Discipline and Procedural
Standards in Disciplinary Proceedings
In developing responsible student conduct, disciplinary
proceedings play a role substantially secondary to example,
counseling, guidance and admonition. At the same time, the
College has a duty and the corollary disciplinary powers to protect
its educational purpose by setting standards of scholarship and
conduct for its students and through the regulation of the use
of College facilities. In the exceptional circumstances when the
preferred means fail to resolve problems of student conduct,
procedural safeguards are provided to protect the student from
the unfair imposition of serious penalties. In all situations,
procedural fair play requires that the student be informed
of the nature of the charges against him/her and that he/she
be given a fair opportunity to refute them.
Student Discipline Guidelines
1.In all cases, any disciplinary action should be appropriate
to the nature and severity of the violation.
2.Types of disciplinary action:
a.
Expulsion: Permanent dismissal from the institution.
b.Suspension: Dismissal from the institution for
a specified period of time.
1. Indefinite Suspension: Dismissal from the
institution where the student can reapply after
an indefinite period of time.
2. S
uspension: Dismissal from the institution
for a specified period of time.
3. Interim Suspension: Temporary suspension
with a hearing to follow.
4. S
uspension/Suspension Revoked: A suspension
that is revoked if the student agrees to remain
in school under certain conditions or as long as
he/she does not violate certain specified conditions.
c.Withdrawal: The opportunity for the student to withdraw
from the institution with no entry made on his/her official
records other than “withdrawal” and where he/she may
return to school at the end of a specified time as stated
in writing. In this instance, the student is responsible for
all semester charges.
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d.Probation: The imposition of a time period of restrictions
for a student, after which institutional authorities will
determine if his/her behavior has improved.
e.Restitution: The requirement that a student be held
accountable for public or private property that he/she
damaged or destroyed.
f.
Admonishment: A form of behavioral counseling for
a student, either on a regular basis or by appointment.
g.Removal of Privileges: A limitation on the student’s right
to participate in social or other activities, such as holding
student government office.
h.Hold on Transcript: Prohibition on the distribution of the
student’s transcripts until all monies, fines and such owed
the institution have been paid.
The final responsibility for administration of student discipline
rests with the President. The President may, through the appropriate
vice president, immediately impose a warning or suspension upon a
student when extreme circumstances appear to warrant such action.
Pending action on the charges, the status of a student should neither
be altered nor should his/her right to be present on the campus and
to attend classes be suspended except as specified above.
Process for Student Conduct Issues and Discipline
Step 1: A student who has experienced, witnessed or been
accused of misconduct, as defined by the Student Standard
of Conduct and who wishes to pursue a resolution to the
situation, completes an Incident Report form available in the
Security Office and submits the incident report to the security
office. A counselor may attempt to resolve the issue, but if
attempts to resolve the situation are not successful, the student
is referred to the appropriate Student Services administrator.
College faculty and staff who have similar concerns about
student conduct should complete an Incident Report and meet
with the Director of Student Affairs to review their concerns.
Step 2: Director of Student Affairs meets with involved
student(s) to review the issue and makes a recommendation
for disciplinary action. If a student wishes to appeal the
Director’s decision, they move to Step 3.
Step 3: Student Review Board meets with all involved
parties, reviews the facts of the situation and makes a
recommendation to the Vice President of Student Services.
If the student is not satisfied with the decision of the Student
Review Board, move to Step 4.
Step 4: Student meets with counselor or counselor advisor
to begin appeal process. The issue is documented using
the Student Conduct Appeals form and the counselor refers
to the office of the Vice President of Student Services.
Step 5: The Vice President reviews the recommendation
and informs the student(s) of any disciplinary action. If
the decision of the Vice President is accepted, the situation
has been resolved. If the student disagrees with the discipline,
the student may appeal to the President of the College.
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Step 6: The President reviews the facts and the
recom­mendation of the Vice President of Student Services
and either upholds or overturns the recommendation. If the
student remains unsatisfied, he/she may appeal to the Board
of Trustees.
Step 7: The Board of Trustees will review the facts and will issue
a final decision. The Board will not be bound by any rules of
evidence. The student has the right to be represented by
counsel of his/her own choosing and expense at Step 7 only.
If a student elects to be so represented, he/she gives notice
to the Board of such election a minimum of 10 working days
before the date set for hearing. If the student so elects, the
Board shall immediately inform the other parties involved in
the appeal and submit to them a list of the names of three
lawyers with principal offices in Gloucester County from which
the faculty or staff member chooses one for retention if he/she
so desires. The College pays the reasonable attorney's fees
for representation in preparation for and attendance at the
hearing under Step 7. All parties — the student(s) making
the appeal, specific faculty or staff member involved, counsel,
if present and the members of the Board and its solicitor —
may examine those persons making statements at the
hearing, but the questioning shall be limited in scope and
duration at the discretion of the chairperson of the Board.
The Board may choose to appoint a hearing committee of not
more than three at Step 7 to conduct a hearing as described
above; however, the hearing will be recorded and transcribed
so that the hearing committee can present a written record
of the hearing and its findings to the Board of Trustees.
The original Incident Report and the Appeals form is forwarded
through each step of the appeal or until the problems have been
resolved or the appeal process has been exhausted.
All levels, including Step 7, shall be informal in nature;
and in all levels, particularly Step 7, the proceedings shall
have a round-table atmosphere.
(Reference Board policy 8107, pending revisions)
College Student Review Board
The College Student Review Board, chaired by the Director
of Student Life, will conduct student review hearings and act in
an advisory capacity with recommendations based on the policies
and actions of other organizations of the College. Membership
will include faculty, students and administrators.
The purpose of a student review hearing is to hear
appeals in the Student Conduct appeals process and to make
recommendations to institutional authorities.
Generally, a RCGC student review hearing should include
the procedures listed below:
1.The President in conjunction with the faculty should appoint
the Student Review Board.
2.A student review hearing will be presided over by a chairperson.
3.The Student Review Board should be aware of a text on
school law and publications such as Student Affairs Today
for students, faculty and administrators in education.
4. A student review hearing should be closed to the public,
as it is a private and confidential matter.
5. At a student review hearing, a student should be allowed
to bring an advisor of his/her choice.
6. A Student Review Board chairperson should allow only
pertinent information to be introduced at the hearing.
(Reference Board policy 8108, revised 7/3/02)
College Activities: Student Organizations
1.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:
a. the name of the organization
b. its constitution(s) and/or its purpose
c. its officer(s) and advisor
2.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 procedures and are subject to
revocation for violation of such policies or procedures.
3.The policies developed by individual student organizations
shall be consistent with College policy, rules and procedures
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 advisors are to be present at all College-sponsored
student activities and should provide supervision on club/
organization sponsored travel and trips.
4.All groups operating within the College, including academic
and non-academic employees, Student Government
Association and student organizations and programs
sponsored by RCGC are governed by a policy of nondiscrimination. 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, handicap or any other status described by law.
Organizations using College facilities for meetings or events
shall allow participation on a non-discriminatory basis.
5.Officers of recognized student organizations and the Student
Government Association must have a 2.00 or higher GPA
and be currently enrolled students with no probation or
academic leave status.
6.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.
7.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
transportation. 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 neither 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 RCGC business
must sign a travel waiver, a health disclosure form and an
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 RCGC business for the duration of
academic probation or academic leave unless such travel is
a requirement for a class that 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 8/6/02)
Student Government Association (SGA)
The student body elects a Student Government Association
to represent them and to act on matters of interest to them. The
SGA is directed by four student officers and several senators
elected by the student body. It’s responsible for encouraging and
fostering student involvement in government, participation, College
activities 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. The SGA
serves as a link between the student body and the administration.
It is, with the Office of Student Life, responsible for scheduling
social and cultural activities on the College activities calendar
and for completing the arrangements as to time, place and
specific needs of the sponsoring organization or individual.
The SGA is mainly supported by the student fees and,
in conjunction with the student government advisor, manages
the distribution of funds to various campus organizations.
Organizations may petition funds by filing the appropriate forms,
which may be obtained from the Office of Student Life. Standing
organizations should submit a tentative budget request in the
spring of the year for the following year. 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 Administrator’s office to insure financial
solvency and responsibility.
(Reference Board policy 8101, revised 8/06/02)
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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 comment 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 12/3/08, pending revisions)
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 1,557 first-time, full-time certificate or degree-seeking
students entering Rowan College at Gloucester County in the fall
of 2010, 42 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 (42 percent)
encompasses a graduation rate of 22.0 percent and a transferout rate of 20.2 percent.
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Many factors should be taken into consideration when
reviewing graduation or transfer rates at community colleges.
Given that community colleges have at the core of their mission
open access to higher education, a certain percentage of our
students require remediation to strengthen basic skills and
this supplemental learning may delay graduation or transfer.
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 InformationContact Point
Cost of attendance
Business Office (415-2226)
Academic program, faculty, facilities
VP, Academic Services
(415-2106)
Accreditation and Licensure VP, Academic Services
(415-2106)
Special facilities and services Special Services (415-2265)
for students with disabilities
Withdrawal from institution
Student Development (415-2197)
Refund policy
Business Office (415-2226)
Return of Title IV assistance Financial Aid (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/
Sexual Assault Policy
Rowan College at Gloucester County is committed to creating
and maintaining a safe environment that is free from harassment,
coercion, and assault. RCGC serves the community at large, thus,
it is the responsibility of each person affiliated with the institution
to respect the human dignity and legal rights of others. Sexual
assault is a crime prohibited by college policy, state and federal law.
Sex offenses, whether forcible or non-forcible, are serious
violations of college policy and criminal law. Any reported sexual
offenses will be dealt with through established College disciplinary
procedures and/or legal avenues. The College will impose
sanctions in accordance with policies including provisions under
the Student Rights and Responsibilities policy upon any individual
found to have violated this policy.
Additionally, an individual charged may be subject to
prosecution by the appropriate law enforcement agencies.
The Campus Sexual Assault Victim’s Bill of Rights is designed
to insure that the needs of victims are met and that the College
creates and maintains a community that supports human dignity.
(Board policy 8111 pending revisions)
What is Sexual Assault?
Sexual assault is the legal term used in New Jersey to
refer to non-consensual sexual contact. In accordance with the
definitions used in the Uniform Crime Reporting System of the
Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, there
are two types of sexual assault. Forcible and non-forcible sex
offenses include stranger or acquaintance rape, attempted rape
and non-consensual physical contact.
A Forcible Sex Offense is any sexual act directed against
another person, forcible and/or against that person’s will
where the victim is incapable of giving consent because
of his/her youth or because of his/her temporary or
permanent mental or physical incapability and includes
forcible rape, forcible sodomy, sexual assault with
an object and forcible fondling.
A Non-Forcible Sex Offense is an act of unlawful,
non-forcible sexual intercourse and includes incest
and statutory rape.
Depending upon the circumstances, acquaintance rape can
be considered either a forcible or a non-forcible sex offense.
The College will impose sanctions in accordance with policies
including provisions under Student Rights and Responsibilities
upon any individual found to have violated this policy. An individual
charged may be subject to prosecution by the appropriate law
enforcement agencies.
In compliance with federal Student Right-to-Know and Campus
Security Act of 1990, the College Security Department will report
crime statistics to the appropriate federal agencies; subsequently,
the Department of Public Safety will notify the campus community
of any sex offenses that have been reported to them.
The Committee to Prevent Campus Sexual Assault consists
of students, faculty and administrators whose focus is to provide
information for a safe environment and the prevention of campus
sexual assault. The committee will periodically review guidelines,
monitor service for the victim and recommend policy and
procedural changes to cabinet for adoption.
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.
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
insure 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; and/or
• When the victim is a student involved in an off-campus
sexual assault.
Human Dignity Rights
• T
o 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;
– Refrain from reporting crimes to avoid unwanted
personal publicity.
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Rights to Resources on and off Campus
• T
o 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
• T
o 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
• T
o 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
• T
o 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.
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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 Sexual Assault and Resource Referrals
(Revised 5/15/14)
There are multiple safe places for students to report allegations
of sexual assault both on and off campus. Reports of sexual
assault can be sent to any of the following offices listed below.
Campus Security and Law Enforcement
Campus Security and/or 9-1-1 Gloucester County
Blue Light Emergency Phones around campus
Campus Security
Ext. 444 from any campus desk phone
856-681-6287
Gloucester County Sheriff’s Office
856-681-2200
Deptford Township Police Dept.
856-845-6440
Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office
856-384-5500
Reporting On-Campus Support Services
Almarie J. Jones, Title IX Officer, Executive Director Diversity
and Equity
856-415-2154 College Center, first floor, [email protected]
Samantha Van Kooy, Director Student Affairs
856-415-2276, Student Services, [email protected]
On-Campus Confidential Support Services
Center for Counseling and Wellness (CWS)
856-464-5236, College Center, Room 206
Off-Campus Confidential Full-Service Support
Services Empowering Rape Victims (SERV)
1-866-295-SERV (7398),
www.centerffs.org/victim-and-trauma-services
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: http://www.judiciary.
state.nj.us/family/dv.htm
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 engages in a
course of conduct directed at a specific person that would cause
a reasonable person to fear for his safety or 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.
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, ancestry, age,
gender, marital status, familial status, religion, affectional or sexual
orientation, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States,
or disability 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.
The President will ensure that appropriate and comprehensive
administrative procedures are developed, reviewed and provided
to employees, students and other appropriate persons to ensure
compliance with federal and state statutes and this policy.
Board policy 7003, revised 6/10/14
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.
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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. (See policy 7006
Sexual Misconduct [under development]).
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, ancestry, age, gender, marital status, familial status, religion,
affectional or sexual orientation, atypical hereditary cellular or
blood trait, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed
Forces of the United States, or disability, and that:
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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:
• Any individual or applicant for employment who has reason
to believe that he or 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 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 policy 7065 Employee Conduct and 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.
• 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 7003, Revised 6/10/14)
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, color,
religion, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation,
gender identity and expression or a mental, physical or sensory
disability or by any other distinguishing characteristic, 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
action/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;
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 856-415-2276.
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 8110, revised 8/3/11)
Substance Abuse Policy
A.Purpose: Gloucester County College 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.
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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 7041, revised 6/10/14)
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
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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.
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 Offices of Student Development. 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 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 less 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 less than 30 semester credit hours or the equivalent.
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 less 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
less than 20 semester credit hours or the equivalent in general
education courses.
Source: New Jersey Administrative Code
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Certificate Programs
Certificate programs offer students a concentration of courses
generally extracted from parallel A.A.S. career 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.
Professional Development
Certificate Programs
Professional development certificates are concentrated
programs offered in specialized skill areas. They are designed for
professionals who seek to develop or enhance workplace skills.
Professional development certificates 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 2.00 or higher;
2.Complete all courses required for his/her major; and
3.Earn at least 24 credits from courses taken at RCGC,
including the last 15 credits.
Each student is ultimately responsible for completing all of
the requirements satisfactorily. Students must also complete a
graduation petition form available in the Student Development
Office.
Course Category
A.A. A.S.*A.A.S.
General Education**45
30
30
Physical Education
1-2***
1-2***
1-2***
Electives
16-1730 30
TOTAL
62-64 61-6261-62
*
Specialized degree programs such as Nursing A.S. normally
require no less 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 125.
*** One course in general physical education is required.
Source: Rowan College at Gloucester County Board of Trustee Policy
Programs of Study
Programs of Study
Business Studies
Accounting
Automotive Technology
Business Administration
Computer Graphic Arts: Game/Interactive
Design
Computer Graphic Arts: Print Design Option
Computer Information Systems
Information Technology
Marketing and Management
Technical Studies — Business Track
Website Development for E-Commerce
Nursing and Allied Health A.A.S.62
Certificate*63
A.A.S.
64
A.S.
65
A.A.S.66
A.A.S.
68
Certificate*69
A.S.
70
A.A.S.
71
Certificate*72
A.A.S.
73
A.A.S.
74
A.A.S.
75
Certificate*76
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Health Science
Nuclear Medicine Technology
Nursing
Generic Program
LPN – RN Respiratory Therapy Joint Degree
A.S.
A.A.
77
78
Law and Justice
Arts and Sciences
Criminal Justice Option
Pre-Law Option
Law Enforcement
Paralegal
A.S.
79
A.A.
80
A.A.S.
81
A.A.S.82
Certificate*83
Liberal Arts Arts and Sciences
Art Option
Communications Option
Digital Photography Option
English Option
History Option Music Option
Philosophy Option
Psychology Option
Social Work Option
Sociology Option
Spanish Option
Theatre, Drama Option
Education
Page
A.A.
84
A.A.
85
A.A.
86
A.A.
87
A.A.
89
A.A.
90
A.A.
91
A.A.
92
A.A.
93
A.A.
94
A.A.
95
A.A.
96
A.A.
97
A.A.98
A.A.S.
A.A.S.
A.A.S.
100
102
103
A.S.
A.S.
A.A.S.
106
107
108
Science, Technology, Engineering
and Mathematics (STEM)
Health, Physical Education and Recreation
Exercise Science
Health, Physical Education and Recreation
Page
Arts and Sciences Mathematics Option
Physics Option
Biology
Bioscience Technologies Option
Chemistry
Pre-Pharm.D. Option
Computer Science
Engineering Science
Engineering Technologies (Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management,
Drafting and Design, Land Surveying)
Equine Science
Marine Science
Technical Studies — STEM Track
A.S.
109
A.S.
110
A.S.
111
A.S.112
A.S.
113
A.S.114
A.S.
115
A.S.
116
A.S.
117
A.A.S.
118
A.S.
A.S.
A.A.S.
120
122
123
Professional Development Certificates
Accounting63
Civil Engineering Technologies
119
Computer Graphic Arts: Game/Interactive Design Option 67
Computer Graphic Arts: Print Design Option
69
Construction Supervision
119
Digital Photography
88
Drafting and Design
119
Equine Science
121
Land Surveying
119
Website Development
76
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Business Studies
Business Studies
Accounting
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
Program Notes
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.
Employment Opportunities
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.
Contact Person
Teresa Nate, Counseling Advisor
[email protected]
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FIRST YEAR — Credits
Fall Semester
BUS 101
Introduction to Business
3
BUS 102
Accounting I
4
CIS 102
Introduction to Computers
4
ENG 101
English Composition I
3
MAT 101
Concepts of Mathematics 3
17
Spring Semester
BUS 103
Accounting II
4
CIS 120
Spreadsheets — EXCEL
4
ENG 102
English Composition II
3
MAT 103Statistics 3
Humanities elective
3
17
SECOND YEAR —
Fall Semester
BUS 106
Managerial Accounting
3
BUS 107
Business Law I
3
BUS 207
Accounting Information Systems
3
BUS 206
Federal Income Taxes
3
HPE Physical Education elective
1
COM 104
Business Communications
3
16
Spring Semester
BUS 108
Business Law II
3
CIS 207
Management Information Systems
3
ECO
Economics elective
3
Social Science elective
3
CEP 211
Cooperative Education Work Experience3
TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS:
15
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Accounting
Certificate Program^
Professional Development Certificate Program
The goal of this program is to enable students to
obtain the accounting knowledge necessary to find employment
in the field. This certificate program contains all of the specialized
accounting courses in the two-year associate degree program.
Once employed, students may complete the necessary courses
for an associate degree.
The goal of this program is to provide an understanding
of the theory and application of accounting. The professional
development series allows working professionals to obtain
additional knowledge and skills of their professions while
earning college credit.
Course
Credits
BUS 102
Accounting I
4
BUS 103
Accounting II
4
BUS 106
Managerial Accounting
3
BUS 107
Business Law I
3
BUS 202
Intermediate Accounting I
3
BUS 203
Intermediate Accounting II
3
BUS 206
Federal Income Taxes
3
ENG 101
English Composition I
3
CIS 102
Introduction to Computers
4
CEP 211
Cooperative Education Work Experience 3
TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS:
33
Course
BUS 102
Accounting I
BUS 103
Accounting II
BUS 202
Intermediate Accounting I
BUS 203
Intermediate Accounting II
Business Studies
Accounting
Credits
4
4
3
3
14
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Business Studies
Automotive Technology
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.
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
Special Program Admission Information
Students must be accepted into the program prior to registering
for any AUT courses. Please contact the Office of Admissions for
an Admission Packet.
Program Notes
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 Opportunities
• Automotive Industry
Contact Persons
Jeffrey Silvestri, Instructor, Automotive Technology Program
[email protected]
Edward Blaetz, Instructor, Automotive Technology Program
[email protected]
George Rey, Counseling Advisor
[email protected]
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FIRST YEAR — Credits
First Semester
AUT 101
Auto Service Fundamentals
2
AUT 107
Automotive Electrical Systems
5
ENG 101
English Composition I
3
MAT 109
Technical Mathematics
3
CEP*
Cooperative Education Work Experience 1
14
Second Semester
AUT 105
Brakes and Hydraulics Controls
3
AUT 103
Front End Suspension
3
HPE 102
First Aid, Safety and CPR
2
PHY 110
Applied Physics
4
12
Third Semester
AUT 110
Engine Repair
4
AUT 111
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning 3
CIS 102
Introduction to Computers
4
AUT 135
Manual Transmissions
3
CEP*
Cooperative Education Work Experience 1
15
SECOND YEAR —
Fourth Semester
AUT 121
Automatic Transmissions I
2
AUT 131
Fuel and Emission Systems
3
ENG 102
English Composition II
3
PSY 101
General Psychology
3
CEP*
Cooperative Education Work Experience 1
12
Fifth Semester
AUT 123
Automotive Electronics
4
AUT 134
Automatic Transmissions II
3
HIS 204
First 100 Years of the American Auto.
3
ART 101
Art Appreciation I
3
13
TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS:
66
Business Studies
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.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students who have completed the program will be able to:
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and understanding of
essential business skills, such a management, marketing,
accounting and computing
• Identify, apply and integrate functional business knowledge
to analyze and resolve business-related problem situations
Program Notes
* Students transferring to Rowan University — Rohrer College
of Business should substitute CIS 207 for BUS 106. Students
planning to major in Management Information Systems
at Rowan University should substitute CIS 110 for the general
education elective. Students transferring to other universities
should take BUS 106 and a general education elective.
** To be chosen after consultation with an Academic Advisor
and/or Business Studies Division faculty member. English
Literature electives: ENG 103, 225, 230, 231
Contact Person
Teresa Nate, Counseling Advisor
[email protected]
FIRST YEAR — Credits
Fall Semester
ENG 101
English Composition I
3
MAT 151
Mathematics for Management
4
BUS 102
Accounting I
4
CIS 102
Introduction to Computers
4
HPE Physical Education elective
1
16
Spring Semester
ENG 102
English Composition II
3
MAT 152
Applied Calculus
4
BUS 103
Accounting II
4
BUS 231
Principles of Management or3
PSY 101
General Psychology or
SOC 101
Principles of Sociology
SPE 101
Oral Communications
3
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Business Administration
SECOND YEAR —
Fall Semester
BUS 106
Managerial Accounting* or
CIS 207
Management Information Systems
3
BUS 107
Business Law I
3
ECO 101
Principles of Economics I
3
MAT103 Statistics
3
ENG
English Literature elective**
3
15
Spring Semester
BUS 221
Principles of Marketing
3
BUS 108
Business Law II
3
ECO 102
Principles of Economics II
3
Lab Science elective
4
General Education elective* or3
CIS 110
Fundamentals of Programming
16
TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS:
64
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Business Studies
Computer Graphic Arts:
Game/Interactive Design
Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) — Career
The 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 interactive software tools (Adobe Illustrator, Adobe
Photoshop, Adobe Flash, Corel Painter) at a highly
competent level
• Understand the specific technologies relating to Interactive
Media
• Understand specific issues relating to Interactive Media
• Understand and be able to identify current and future
trends in Interactive Media
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.
Employment Opportunities
•
•
•
•
•
Computer graphic designer
Game designer
Game artist
Web designer
Mobile application designer
Contact Persons
Mary Malinconico, Associate Professor
Coordinator Computer Graphic Arts
[email protected]
Teresa Nate, Counseling Advisor
[email protected]
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FIRST YEAR — Credits
Fall Semester
ENG 101
English Composition I
3
CGA 103
Design, Color and Type
3
CGA 115
Foundations of Computer Graphic Arts
3
CIS 151
Web Development — HTML /XML
4
ART 105
Drawing I or
ART 114
Painting I
3
16
Spring Semester
ENG 102
English Composition II
3
MAT
Math elective*
3
Lab Science elective
4
CIS 153
Web Development — Dream Weaver
4
CGA 118
Introduction to Animation 3
17
Summer Semester
CEP 211
Cooperative Education Work Experience 3
3
SECOND YEAR —
Fall Semester
ART 131
Digital Photography CGA 215
Electronic Illustration I
CGA 217
Electronic Image Processing
CGA 212
Screen Graphics
Social Science elective
Spring Semester
ART 231
Intermediate Digital Photography
CGA 218
Interactive Authoring
CGA 216
Electronic Illustration II
CGA 250
Portfolio Seminar
COM 104
Business Communications
HPE
Physical Education elective
TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS:
3
3
3
3
3
15
3
3
3
3
3
1
16
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Business Studies
Computer Graphic Arts: Game/Interactive
Design
Professional Development Certificate Program
The Computer Graphic Arts Game/interactive Design
Professional Development Certificate is designed to prepare
students for careers as Web designers, multimedia designers
and Web animators.
Course
CGA 103
Design, Color and Type
CGA 118 Introduction to Animation CGA 218 Game and Interactive Authoring CGA 215 Electronic Illustration I
CGA 217 Electronic Image Processing TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS:
Credits
3
3
3
3
3
15
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Business Studies
Computer Graphic Arts:
Print Design Option
Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) — Career
The CGA Print Design Option 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 (Adobe Illustrator,
Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Corel Painter)
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
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.
* MAT 101 or MAT 102 recommended
Employment Opportunities
•
•
•
•
Graphic designer
Positions in the pre-press industry
Positions in the electronic publishing environment
Positions in printing and publishing firms
Contact Persons
Mary Malinconico, Associate Professor
Computer Graphic Arts
[email protected]
Teresa Nate, Counseling Advisor
[email protected]
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FIRST YEAR — Credits
Fall Semester
ENG 101
English Composition I
3
MAT Math elective*
3
ART 131
Digital Photography
3
CGA 115
Foundations of Computer Graphic Arts
3
CGA 103
Design, Color and Type
3
15
Spring Semester
ENG 102
English Composition II
3
ART 105
Drawing I
3
HPE
Physical Education elective
1
ART Art elective
3
ART 114
Painting I
3
CGA 120
Introduction to Electronic Publishing 3
and Typography
16
Summer Semester
CEP 211
Cooperative Education Work Experience 3
3
SECOND YEAR —
Fall Semester
ART 231
Intermediate Digital Photography
CGA 215
Electronic Illustration I
CGA 217
Electronic Image Processing
CGA 220
Advanced Electronic Publishing
Social Science elective
Spring Semester
Lab Science elective
CGA 216
Electronic Illustration II
CGA 221
Electronic Prepress
CGA 250
Portfolio Seminar
COM 104
Business Communications
TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS:
3
3
3
3
3
15
4
3
3
3
3
16
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Computer Graphic Arts: Print Design
Option
Certificate Program^
Professional Development Certificate Program
This certificate program is designed to provide entry level
knowledge of job skills necessary in the graphic arts industry. The
program includes paste-ups and mechanicals, typography, design,
and computer graphics. The program also utilizes a cooperative
education course which places students in work sites to gain
experience in the field.
The goal of this program 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.
FIRST YEAR — Fall Semester
Credits
ENG 101
English Composition I
3
MAT 101
Concepts of Mathematics 3
ART 105
Drawing I
3
CGA 115
Foundations of Computer Graphic Arts
3
CGA 103
Design, Color and Type
3
HPE
Physical Education elective
1
16
Spring Semester
ENG 102
English Composition II
3
Mathematics or Science elective
4
ART 201
Art History I
3
ART 114
Painting I
3
CGA 120
Introduction to Electronic Publishing 3
and Typography
CEP 211
Cooperative Education Work Experience 3
19
TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS: 35
Course
Credits
CGA 120
Introduction to Electronic Publishing 3
and Typography
CGA 215
Electronic Illustration I
3
CGA 216
Electronic Illustration II
3
CGA 217
Electronic Image Processing
3
CGA 220
Advanced Electronic Publishing
3
CGA 221
Electronic Prepress
3
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Print Design Option
Program Notes
Computer Graphic Arts is a Windows-based academic
program. Students complete lab hours for each CGA course,
requiring extended hours in the computer lab beyond class time.
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Computer Information Systems
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, systems analysis, and/or
computer management in a private entrepreneurial arrangement.
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, system 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
•
•
•
•
Information systems field
Programming
Systems analysis
Computer management in a private
entrepreneurial arrangement
• Technical support
• Database management
• Computer marketing representative
Contact Persons
James Sloan, Assistant Professor
Coordinator Computer Information Systems/Technology
[email protected]
Dr. Walter Gholson, Counseling Advisor
[email protected]
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FIRST YEAR — Fall Semester
ENG 101
English Composition I
MAT 151
Mathematics for Management
CIS 102
Introduction to Computers
CIS 110
Fundamentals of Programming
Spring Semester
ENG 102
English Composition II
MAT 152
Applied Calculus
CIS 151
Web Development — HTML
CIS 210
Relational Databases
Humanities elective
SECOND YEAR —
Fall Semester
BUS 102
Accounting I
ECO 101
Principles of Economics I
CIS 251
Web Programming
MAT 103
Statistics SPE 101
Oral Communications
Spring Semester
BUS 107
Business Law I
ECO 102
Principles of Economics II
BUS 231
Principles of Management or
BUS 221
Principles of Marketing
CIS 264
Database Applications Development
CIS 207
Management Information Systems
HPE Physical Education elective
TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS:
Credits
3
4
4
4
15
3
4
4
4
3
18
4
3
3
3
3
16
3
3
3
3
3
1
16
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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 information technology careers.
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 Opportunities
•
•
•
•
•
•
Programmer trainee
Programmer
Programmer/analyst
Systems analyst trainee
Systems analyst
Salesperson of computer software
Contact Person
Dr. Walter Gholson, Counseling Advisor
[email protected]
FIRST YEAR — Fall Semester
BUS 102
Accounting I
ENG 101
English Composition I
MAT Mathematics elective
CIS 102
Introduction to Computers
CIS 110
Fundamentals of Programming
Spring Semester
BUS 103
Accounting II
MAT103 Statistics
CIS 120
Spreadsheets — EXCEL
CIS 151
Web Development — HTML
HPE
Physical Education elective
Credits
Business Studies
Information Technology
4
3
3
4
4
18
4
3
4
4
1
16
SECOND YEAR —
Fall Semester
ENG 102
English Composition II
3
ECO
Economics elective
3
BUS 231
Principles of Management or
BUS 221
Principles of Marketing
3
CIS 210
Relational Databases
4
CIS 251
Web Programming
3
16
Spring Semester
CIS 207
Management Information Systems
3
CIS 264
Database Applications Development
3
Humanities elective
3
Business or
Social Sciences or
CIS
Computer Information Systems elective
3
CEP 211
Cooperative Education Work Experience 3
15
TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS:
65
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Business Studies
Information Technology
Certificate Program^
The goal of this certificate program is to prepare students for
employment in the field of Computer Information Technology by
providing the basic knowledge and specific skills necessary for
a successful career. Students will obtain a solid conceptual
understanding of information technology and information systems
especially in areas such as computer hardware, software design,
software development and software utilization. The program will
also prepare the student to successfully design, develop and
implement data base management systems and object-oriented,
Windows-based applications. Students will gain valuable hands-on
experience using the industry’s most popular application software
packages, programming languages and development tools.
Students receiving this certificate may, at a later time, complete
the remaining courses for various associate degrees offered by
the Business Studies Division.
Course
Credits
BUS 102
Accounting I
4
ENG 101
English Composition I
3
MAT 103
Statistics
3
CIS 102
Introduction to Computers
4
CIS 110
Fundamentals of Programming
4
CIS 151
Web Development — HTML
4
CIS 120
Spreadsheets — EXCEL
4
CIS 207
Management Information Systems
3
CIS 210
Relational Databases
4
CIS 264
Database Applications Development
3
TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS:
36
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Business Studies
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 and management in a computerized environment.
This program prepares students to begin careers with middle
management responsibilities.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students who have completed the program will be able to:
• Prepare a marketing strategy and write a marketing plan
• Explain and use a decision-making process
• Develop and deliver a sales presentation
• Prepare an advertising campaign
• Explain the role of management, human resources
and finance in business
Program Notes
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.
Employment Opportunities
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Marketing representative
Product marketing specialist
Market-research technician
Advertising representative
Assistant manager
Office manager
Assistant supervisor
Contact Person
Teresa Nate, Counseling Advisor
[email protected]
FIRST YEAR — Fall Semester
ENG 101
English Composition I
BUS 101
Introduction to Business
BUS 102
Accounting I
CIS 102
Introduction to Computers
MAT 101
Concepts of Mathematics
Spring Semester
ENG 102
English Composition II
BUS 107
Business Law I
CIS 120
Speadsheets — EXCEL
MAT103 Statistics
BUS 231
Principles of Management Credits
Business Studies
Marketing and Management
3
3
4
4
3
17
3
3
4
3
3
16
SECOND YEAR —
Fall Semester
BUS 221
Principles of Marketing
3
BUS 237
Human Resource Management
3
ECO
Economics elective
3
CIS 210
Relational Databases or
COM 104
Business Communications
3
SPE 101
Oral Communication
3
HPE
Physical Education elective
1
16
Spring Semester
BUS 225
Principles of Advertising
3
BUS 224
Social Media and Internet Marketing
3
Humanities elective
3
CIS 207
Management Information System
3
CEP 211
Cooperative Education Work Experience 3
15
TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS:
64
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Business Studies
Technical Studies — Business Track
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
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.
Employment Opportunities
•
•
•
•
•
General and operations manager
Industrial production manager
First-line supervisor
Construction manager
Purchasing manager
Contact Person
Teresa Nate, Counseling Advisor
[email protected]
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FIRST YEAR — Fall Semester
CIS 102 Introduction to Computers
ENG 101
English Composition I
MAT Mathematics elective
Technical elective* Spring Semester
ENG 102
English Composition II
Science elective
Technical elective*
SECOND YEAR —
Fall Semester
COM 104
Business Communications
Social Science elective
Technical elective*
Spring Semester
Humanities elective
HPE Physical Education elective Social Science elective
Technical elective*
** Apply up to 25 Technical Credits,
as per Articulation Agreement TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS:
Credits
4
3
3
3
13
3
4
3
10
3
3
3
9
3
1
3
3
10
25
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Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) — Career
The goal of this associate degree program is to prepare
graduates to qualify for the entry-level and/or advanced positions
in the field of website development for e-commerce. Major
requirements can be met in a two-academic-year period of
full-time study.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students who have completed the program will be able to:
• Use the skills necessary for employment at the entry level
or higher in positions such as Webmaster, Web designer,
Web developer, Web editor or related occupations
• Design, develop, customize and troubleshoot websites
using sound Web design fundamentals, good design
and coding practices
• Utilize the most up-to-date Web development tools such
as DreamWeaver, Expression and Web graphic software
• Demonstrate knowledge about the “behind the scenes”
workings of websites including HTML, XHTML, Dynamic
HTML, Cascading Style Sheets, Web scripting and
interactivity
• Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental
Information System concepts including the design,
development and implementation of databases,
software and integrated business systems
• Communicate effectively and professionally; converse
with a large range of audiences
Employment Opportunities
•
•
•
•
•
Webmaster
Web designer
Web developer
Web editor
Related occupations
FIRST YEAR — Credits
Fall Semester
CIS 102
Introduction to Computers
4
CIS 151
Web Development — HTML
4
ENG 101
English Composition I
3
MAT
Mathematics elective
3
Humanities elective
3
17
Spring Semester
CIS 153
Web Development — DreamWeaver
4
CIS 210
Relational Databases
4
ENG 102
English Composition II
3
CIS 110
Fundamentals of Programming 4
HPE Physical Education elective
1
16
SECOND YEAR —
Fall Semester
BUS 221
Principles of Marketing
CIS 152
Web Development — Expression
CIS 251
Web Programming
CGA 212
Screen Graphics
Social Science elective
Spring Semester
BUS 231
Principles of Management
CIS 207
Management Information Systems
CIS 264
Database Applications Development
SPE 101
Oral Communications
BUS 224
Social Media and Internet Marketing
TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS:
Business Studies
Website Development for E-Commerce
3
4
3
3
3
16
3
3
3
3
3
15
64
Contact Persons
James Sloan, Assistant Professor
Coordinator, Computer Information Systems/Technology
[email protected]
Dr. Walter Gholson, Counseling Advisor
[email protected]
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Business Studies
Website Development for E-Commerce
Website Development
Certificate Program^
Professional Development Certificate Program
The goal of this certificate program is to prepare graduates
to qualify for the entry-level and/or advanced positions in the field
of website development for e-commerce. Graduates could be
employed in positions with job titles such as Webmaster, Web
designer, Web developer, Web editor or related occupations.
The goal of this certificate program is 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
Credits
ENG 101
English Composition I
3
CIS 102
Introduction to Computers
4
CIS 110
Fundamentals of Programming
4
CIS 151
Web Development — HTML
4
CIS 152
Web Development — Expression
4
CIS 153
Web Development — DreamWeaver
4
CIS 207
Management Information Systems
3
CIS 210
Relational Databases
4
CIS 251
Web Programming
3
CIS 264
Database Applications Development
3
TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS:
36
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Course
Credits
CIS 151
Web Development — HTML
4
CIS 152
Web Development — Expression
4
CIS 153
Web Development — DreamWeaver
4
CGA 212
Screen Graphics
3
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Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Exercise
Exercise Science
Associate in Science (A.S.) — 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
Contact Persons
K. Michael Dickson, Instructor
[email protected]
George Rey, Counseling Advisor
[email protected]
SECOND YEAR —
Fall Semester
BIO 106
Anatomy and Physiology II
SOC 101
Principles of Sociology
Humanities elective
HPE136 Nutrition
HPE 102 First Aid, Safety and CPR HPE 192 Contemporary Health I
Spring Semester
SPE 101
Oral Communications
HPE 193
Contemporary Health II
HPE 234
Care/Prevention of Athletic Injuries
HPE 260
Exercise Physiology
HPE 265
Fitness Assessment and
Exercise Prescription
TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS:
Health, Physical Education,
Recreation and Exercise
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.
FIRST YEAR — Credits
Fall Semester
ENG 101
English Composition I
3
BIO 101
General Biology I or
BIO 107
Human Biology 4
HPE 240
Introduction to Health, Physical
Education and Recreation
3
MAT Mathematics elective
3
HPE 111
Cardiovascular Fitness Activities
1
HPE 113
Physical Fitness Activities
1
15
Spring Semester
ENG 102
English Composition II
3
MAT Mathematics elective
3
BIO 105
Anatomy and Physiology I
4
HPE 104 Health and Fitness for the Individual 2
PSY 101
General Psychology
3
HPE 231
Specialized Swimming
2
17
4
3
3
3
2
3
18
3
3
3
3
3
15
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Health, Physical Education
and Recreation
Associate in Arts (A.A.) — Transfer
Health, Physical Education,
Recreation and Exercise
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.
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
Contact Persons
K. Michael Dickson, Instructor
[email protected]
George Rey, Counseling Advisor
[email protected]
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FIRST YEAR — Credits
Fall Semester
ENG 101
English Composition I
3
BIO Biology elective
4
HPE 240
Introduction to Health, Physical
Education and Recreation
3
HPE 209
Individual and Dual Sports I
2
HPE 102
First Aid, Safety and CPR
2
SPE 101
Oral Communications
3
17
Spring Semester
ENG 102
English Composition II
3
BIO Biology elective
4
HPE 234
Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries
3
HPE 231
Specialized Swimming
2
Humanities elective
3
Humanities elective
3
18
SECOND YEAR —
Fall Semester
HIS 101
History of Western Civilization I
MAT 101
Concepts of Math I
PSY 101
General Psychology
Social Science elective
Humanities elective
HPE 221
Team Sports I
Spring Semester
HIS 102
History of Western Civilization II
MAT 102
Concepts of Math II or
MAT 103
Statistics PSY 203
Educational Psychology
Humanities elective
HPE Physical Education elective
HPE 222
Team Sports II
TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS:
3
3
3
3
3
2
17
3
3
3
3
1-3
2
15-17
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Arts and Sciences:
Criminal Justice Option
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
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.S.)
required courses (57 credits) plus six credits selected from
the program electives.
* Modern language recommended
Program Electives
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/Crim. 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
Credits
3
3
3
3
3
15
3
3
3
3
3
1-2
16-17
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
FIRST YEAR — Fall Semester
ENG 101
English Composition I
PSY 101
General Psychology
CRJ 101
Introduction to Criminal Justice
MAT Mathematics elective CRJ 201
Criminal Law
Spring Semester
ENG 102
English Composition II
MAT Mathematics elective SOC 101
Principles of Sociology or
SOC 102
Sociology of the Family
CRJ 215
Introduction to Criminology
CRJ 205
Administration of Justice
HPE Physical Education elective SECOND YEAR —
Fall Semester
PHI 104
Ethics
3
PHY 241
Forensic Science I
4
Humanities elective*
3
CIA 100
Essential Computer Skils or
CRJ/LEN
CRJ/LEN elective
3
Criminal Justice elective #1
3
16
Spring Semester
SOC 220
Sociology of Juvenile Delinquency
3
PHY 242
Forensic Science II
4
SPE 101
Oral Communication
3
CRJ 250
Constitutional Issues in Criminal Justice 3
Criminal Justice elective #2
3
16
TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS:63
Graduates of Gloucester County Police Academy may be eligible
for 16 college credits toward this degree.
Contact Persons
Fred Madden, Dean, Division of Law and Justice
[email protected]
Dr. Walter Gholson, Counseling Advisor
[email protected]
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Arts and Sciences:
Pre-Law Option
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.
Program Learning Outcomes
Law and Justice
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
Program Notes
* Students should contact their advisor to clarify four-year
degree transfer requirements and refer to the College catalog
for course prerequisites
Contact Persons
Fred Madden, Dean, Division of Law and Justice
[email protected]
Tanya Johnson, Counseling Advisor
[email protected]
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FIRST YEAR — Fall Semester
ENG 101
English Composition I
HIS 101
History of Western Civilization I
PLG 101
Introduction to Legal Studies
ART 101
Art Appreciation I or MUS 101
Music Appreciation I
MAT
Mathematics elective*
Spring Semester
ENG 102
English Composition II
HIS 102
History of Western Civilization II
PSY 101
General Psychology PLG 103
Legal Research and Writing
MAT
Mathematics elective*
HPE Physical Education elective Credits
3
3
3
3
3-4
15-16
3
3
3
3
3-4
1-3
16-18
SECOND YEAR —
Fall Semester
ENG English elective 3
SOC 101
Principles of Sociology 3
Modern Language elective 3
Lab Science elective*
4
POL 101
American Federal Government or POL 103
Introduction to Political Science
3
16
Spring Semester
PHI 104
Ethics
3
SPE 101
Oral Communication
3
Lab Science elective*
4
General Education elective*
3
CRJ 201
Criminal Law or CRJ 205
Administration of Justice
3
16
TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS:63
Law and Justice
Law Enforcement
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
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.
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/Crim. 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
•
•
•
•
Law Enforcement Officer
Corrections Officer
Security Officer
Loss Prevention Officer
Credits
3
3
3
1-3
3
3
16-18
3
3
3
3
3
3
18
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
FIRST YEAR — Fall Semester
ENG 101
English Composition I
CRJ 101
Introduction to Criminal Justice
SOC 101
Principles of Sociology or
SOC 102
Sociology of the Family
HPE Physical Education elective
CRJ 205
Administration of Justice
SPE 101
Oral Communication
Spring Semester
ENG 102
English Composition II
LEN 108
Police Supervision and
Personnel Management
PSY 101
General Psychology
CRJ 201
Criminal Law
CRJ 215
Introduction to Criminology
Humanities elective*
SECOND YEAR —
Fall Semester
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
MAT
Mathematics elective*
3
16
Spring Semester
PHY 242
Forensic Science II
4
LEN 210
Contemporary Issues in Law Enf.
3
LEN 227
Introduction to Corrections
3
LEN 102
Police Organization and Admin.
3
POL Political Science elective*
3
16
TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS:66
Graduates of Gloucester County Police Academy may be eligible
for 16 college credits toward this degree.
Contact Persons
Fred Madden, Dean, Division of Law and Justice
[email protected]
Dr. Walter Gholson, Counseling Advisor
[email protected]
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Paralegal
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. The paralegal may
not practice law.
Program Learning Outcomes
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
Program Notes
Any Legal Speciality (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 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 Persons
Lucy McClain, Assistant Professor, Paralegal
[email protected]
Teresa Nate, Counseling Advisor
[email protected]
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FIRST YEAR — Credits
Fall Semester
ENG 101
English Composition I
3
PLG 101
Introduction to Legal Studies
3
PLG 125
Business Organizations
3
MAT Mathematics elective
3
CIS 102
Introduction to Computers
4
16
Spring 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
16
SECOND YEAR —
Fall Semester
PLG 104
Torts
3
PLG 212
Paralegal Skills and Office Practices
3
PLG Elective**
3
PLG Elective**
3
SOC Social Science elective or3-4
PHY 241
Forensics or
Humanities elective
15-16
Spring Semester
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
HPE
Physical Education elective
1-3
16-18
TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS:
63
Law and Justice
Paralegal
Certificate Program^
The goal of this certificate program is to provide students,
who have already 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 two computer courses, this program
includes a practicum (internship), designed to provide on-the-job
training to reinforce concepts introduced in the classroom.
Law and Justice
Course
Credits
CIS 102
Introduction to Computers4
COA 243
Microsoft Word3
PLG 101 Introduction to Legal Studies
3
PLG 102
Litigation and Civil Procedures
3
PLG 103
Legal Research and Writing
3
PLG 104 Torts or
PLG 206
Business Organizations, Government
Regulation and Bankruptcy
3
PLG 205 Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning
3
PLG 207
Family/Domestic Law
3
PLG 209
Legal Assistant Practicum
3
PLG 210
Property Transactions
3
PLG 212
Legal Document Preparation
3
TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS:
34
^ Additional information is available at RCGC.edu/certificates
visit us online at RCGC.edu
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Liberal Arts
Arts and Sciences
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 a baccalaureate degree. Using
available elective credits students may focus on a specific field
of study or explore a variety of academic areas.
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
Program Notes
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 Course Courier, the online schedule or contact an advisor.
Contact Person
Dr. Lois Y. Lawson-Briddell, Director,
Undeclared/Undecided Students
[email protected]
Appointments can be scheduled at
RCGC.edu/appointments
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FIRST YEAR — Fall Semester
ENG 101
English Composition I HIS 101
History of Western Civilization I
SOC 101
Principles of Sociology ART 101
Art Appreciation I or MUS 101
Music Appreciation I
MAT
Mathematics elective*
Spring Semester
ENG 102
English Composition II
HIS 102
History of Western Civilization II
PSY 101
General Psychology Modern Language elective MAT
Mathematics elective*
HPE
Physical Education elective
Credits
3
3
3
3
3-4
15-16
3
3
3
3
3-4
1-2
16-18
SECOND YEAR —
Fall Semester
ENG
English elective
3
Lab Science elective*
4
Social Science elective*
3
General Education elective*
3
General Education elective*
3
16
Spring Semester
PHI 101
Introduction to Philosophy
3
SPE 101
Oral Communication
3
Lab Science elective*
4
Social Science elective*
3
Elective*
3
16
TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS:63
Liberal Arts
Arts and Sciences: Art Option
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. Using available elective credits students
will focus on Art 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 an art medium
and an aesthetic sense of art’s relation to culture
Program Notes
Program Electives
ART 102 Art Appreciation II
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 141 Introduction to Photoshop
ART 202 Art History II
ART 208 Drawing and Painting II
ART 231 Intermediate Digital Photography
SECOND YEAR —
Fall Semester
ENG English elective General Education elective*
Lab Science elective*
SOC 101
Principles of Sociology ART 201
Art History I
Spring Semester
PHI 101
Introduction to Philosophy
SPE 101
Oral Communication
Lab Science elective*
PSY 101
General Psychology ART
Program elective — Art
TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS:
Credits
3
3
3
3
3-4
15-16
3
3
3
3
3-4
1-3
16-18
3
3
4
3
3
16
Liberal Arts
* 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.
FIRST YEAR — Fall Semester
ENG 101
English Composition I
HIS 101
History of Western Civilization I
ART 101
Art Appreciation I
MUS 101
Music Appreciation
MAT
Mathematics elective*
Spring Semester
ENG 102
English Composition II
HIS 102
History of Western Civilization II
ART
Program elective — Art General Education elective*
MAT
Mathematics elective*
HPE Physical Education elective 3
3
4
3
3
16
63
Contact Persons
Eoin Kinnarney, Associate Professor, Art
[email protected]
Tanya Johnson, Counseling Advisor
[email protected]
visit us online at RCGC.edu
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Liberal Arts
Arts and Sciences:
Communications Option
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. Using available elective credits students
will focus on Communications 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 creative writing,
journalism or media
Program Notes
Liberal Arts
* 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.
Program Electives
COM 104
COM 105
COM 110
COM 140
COM 150
COM 205
COM 207
COM 208
COM 214
COM 215
COM 220
Business Communications
Technical and Scientific Writing
Desktop Publishing
Internet Communications and Research
Argumentative and Persuasive Writing
Feature Writing
Creative Writing: Fiction
Creative Writing: Poetry
Journalism Workshop I
Journalism Workshop II
Mass Media
Contact Persons
Lori Joyce, Associate Professor, English
[email protected]
Tanya Johnson, Counseling Advisor
[email protected]
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FIRST YEAR — Credits
Fall Semester
ENG 101
English Composition I
3
HIS 101
History of Western Civilization I
3
PSY General Psychology
3
ART 101
Art Appreciation I or
MUS 101
Music Appreciation I
3
MAT
Mathematics elective*
3-4
15-16
Spring Semester
ENG 102
English Composition II
3
HIS 102
History of Western Civilization II
3
COM
Program elective — Communications 3
SOC 101
Principles of Sociology
3
MAT
Mathematics elective*
3-4
HPE
Physical Education elective 1-3
16-18
SECOND YEAR —
Fall Semester
ENG English elective
3
General Education elective*
3
General Education elective*
3
Lab Science elective*
4
COM 201
Journalism I
3
16
Spring Semester
PHI 101
Introduction to Philosophy
3
SPE 101
Oral Communication
3
Lab Science elective* 4
COM
Program elective — Communications 3
COM
Program elective — Communications 3
16
TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS:63
Liberal Arts
Arts and Sciences:
Digital Photography Option
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. 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
Program Notes
Program Electives
ART 101
ART 102
ART 105
ART 108
ART 114
ART 116
ART 201
ART 202
ART 208
Art Appreciation I
Art Appreciation II
Drawing I
Drawing and painting I
Painting I
Color Theory
Art History I
Art History II
Drawing and Painting II
SECOND YEAR —
Fall Semester
ENG English elective General Education elective*
Lab Science elective*
SOC 101
Principles of Sociology ART 141
Introduction to Photoshop Spring Semester
PHI 101
Introduction to Philosophy
SPE 101
Oral Communication
Lab Science elective*
PSY 101
General Psychology ART 231
Intermediate Digital Photography
TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS:
Credits
3
3
3
3
3-4
15-16
3
3
3
3
3-4
1-3
16-19
3
3
4
3
3
16
Liberal Arts
* 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 (AA) required
courses as indicated. The art elective may be selected from the
following courses.
FIRST YEAR — Fall Semester
ENG 101
English Composition I
HIS 101
History elective
ART
Program elective — Art
ART 121
History of Photography MAT
Mathematics elective*
Spring Semester
ENG 102
English Composition II
HIS
History elective
ART 131
Introduction to Digital Photography
General Education elective*
MAT
Mathematics elective*
HPE Physical Education elective 3
3
4
3
3
16
63
Contact Persons
Eoin Kinnarney, Associate Professor, Art
[email protected]
Tanya Johnson, Counseling Advisor
[email protected]
visit us online at RCGC.edu
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Liberal Arts
Digital Photography
Professional Development Certificate
Liberal Arts
The Digital Photography Professional Development Certificate
is designed to provide students necessary background and skills
to work as photographers.
Course
Credits
ART 131
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 MINIMUM CREDITS:
15
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Liberal Arts
Arts and Sciences:
English Option
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. 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
Program Notes
Program Electives
COM 207
COM 208
ENG 222
ENG 225
ENG 236
ENG 237
ENG 238
ENG 240
ENG 241
ENG 243
ENG
Creative Writing: Fiction
Creative Writing: Poetry
Romantic Era in American Literature
20th Century American Authors
Contemporary American Film
American Horror Literature: Poe to King
Films of Alfred Hitchcock
Introduction to Children’s Literature
Survey of African American Literature
The Freedom Papers
Other English courses
Credits
3
3
3
3
3-4
15-16
3
3
3
3
3-4
1-3
16-18
SECOND YEAR —
Fall Semester
ENG 230
Major American Writers 3
ENG
Program elective — English 3
PHI 101
Introduction to Philosophy
3
Lab Science elective*
4
SOC 101
Principles of Sociology 3
16
Spring Semester
ENG 231
Major British Writers 3
ENG
Program elective — English 3
SPE 101
Oral Communication
3
Lab Science elective*
4
General Education elective*
3
16
TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS:63
Liberal Arts
* 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.
FIRST YEAR — Fall Semester
ENG 101
English Composition I
HIS 101
History of Western Civilization I
PSY 101
General Psychology ART 101
Art Appreciation I or MUS 101
Music Appreciation I
MAT
Mathematics elective*
Spring Semester
ENG 102
English Composition II
HIS 102
History of Western Civilization II
ENG 103
Survey of World Literature
ENG
Program elective — English MAT
Mathematics elective*
HPE Physical Education elective Contact Persons
Dr. Louis Gross, Professor, English
[email protected]
Tanya Johnson, Counseling Advisor
[email protected]
visit us online at RCGC.edu
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Liberal Arts
Arts and Sciences:
History Option
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. 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
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 (60 credits) plus three credits selected from the Program
electives.
** GEO 102 recommended
*** Any History or Political Science course
Program Electives
HIS 107 Afro-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
Contact Persons
Gina Rongione-D’Argenio, Assistant Professor, History
[email protected]
Tanya Johnson, Counseling Advisor
[email protected]
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FIRST YEAR — Fall Semester
ENG 101
English Composition I
HIS 101
History of Western Civilization I
POL Political Science elective*
ART 101
Art Appreciation I or MUS 101
Music Appreciation I
MAT
Mathematics elective*
Spring Semester
ENG 102
English Composition II
HIS 102
History of Western Civilization II
PSY 101
General Psychology
SOC 101
Principles of Sociology
MAT
Mathematics elective*
HPE Physical Education elective Credits
3
3
3
3
3-4
15-16
3
3
3
3
3-4
1-2
16-18
SECOND YEAR —
Fall Semester
ENG English elective
3
HIS 103
History of the United States I
3
General Education elective**
3
Lab Science elective*
3-4
HIS or POL
Program elective***
3
15-16
Spring Semester
PHI 101
Introduction to Philosophy
3
SPE 101
Oral Communication
3
Lab Science elective*
3-4
General Education elective*
3
HIS 104
History of the United States II
3
15-16
TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS:63
Liberal Arts
Arts and Sciences:
Music Option
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. 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
Program Notes
Program Electives
MUS 102 Music Appreciation II
MUS 105 Chorus
MUS 106, 107, 108, 109 Choral Workshop I – IV
MUS 112 Basic Musicianship
MUS 121 The History of Broadway: American Musical Theatre
MUS 203 American Music
MUS 212 Music Theory
SECOND YEAR —
Fall Semester
ENG English elective General Education elective*
Lab Science elective*
SOC 101
Principles of Sociology MUS
Program elective — Music
Spring Semester
PHI 101
Introduction to Philosophy
SPE 101
Oral Communication
Lab Science elective*
PSY 101
General Psychology
MUS
Program elective — Music
Total Minimum Credits:
Credits
3
3
3
3
3-4
15-16
3
3
3
3
3-4
1-3
16-18
3
3
4
3
3
16
Liberal Arts
* 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.
FIRST YEAR — Fall Semester
ENG 101
English Composition I
HIS 101
History of Western Civilization I
ART 101
Art Appreciation I
MUS 101
Music Appreciation
MAT
Mathematics elective*
Spring Semester
ENG 102
English Composition II
HIS 102
History of Western Civilization II
MUS
Program elective — Music
General Education elective*
MAT
Mathematics elective*
HPE
Physical Education elective 3
3
4
3
3
16
63
Contact Persons
Dr. Natalka Pavlovsky, Associate Professor, Music
[email protected]
Tanya Johnson, Counseling Advisor
[email protected]
visit us online at RCGC.edu
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Liberal Arts
Arts and Sciences:
Philosophy Option
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. 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
Program Notes
Liberal Arts
* 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.
Program Electives
PHI 104
PHI 106
PHI 110
PHI 150
PHI 201
PHI 204
PHI 210
Ethics
Biomedical Ethics
Religions of World
Critical Thinking
Philosophy and History of Science
Contemporary Moral Issues
Ancient and Medieval Philosophy
Contact Persons
Dr. Zbigniew Jan Marczuk, Assistant Professor, Philosophy
[email protected]
Tanya Johnson, Counseling Advisor
[email protected]
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FIRST YEAR — Fall Semester
ENG 101
English Composition I
HIS 101
History of Western Civilization I
PHI 101
Introduction to Philosophy
ART 101
Art Appreciation I or MUS 101
Music Appreciation I
MAT
Mathematics elective*
Spring Semester
ENG 102
English Composition II
HIS 102
History of Western Civilization II
PHI
Program elective — Philosophy
PSY 101
General Psychology
MAT
Mathematics elective*
HPE Physical Education elective Credits
3
3
3
3
3-4
15-16
3
3
3
3
3-4
1-3
16-19
SECOND YEAR —
Fall Semester
ENG English Literature elective 3
General Education elective*
3
General Education elective*
3
Lab Science elective*
4
PHI
Program elective — Philosophy
3
16
Spring Semester
SOC 101
Introduction to Sociology
3
SPE 101
Oral Communication
3
Lab Science elective*
4
General Education elective* 3
PHI
Program elective — Philosophy
3
16
TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS:63
Liberal Arts
Arts and Sciences:
Psychology Option
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. 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
Program Notes
Program Electives
PSY 203
PSY 211
PSY 212
PSY 213
PSY 230
PSY 240
PSY Educational Psychology
Psychology of Human Development
Psychology of the Adolescent
Child Psychology
Abnormal Psychology
Social Psychology
Other Psychology courses
Credits
3
3
3
3
3-4
15-16
3
3
3
3
3-4
1-3
16-18
SECOND YEAR —
Fall Semester
ENG English elective 3
General Education elective*
3
General Education elective*
3
Lab Science elective*
4
PSY
Program elective — Psychology
3
16
Spring Semester
PHI 101
Introduction to Philosophy
3
SPE 101
Oral Communication
3
Lab Science elective*
4
General Education elective* 3
PSY
Program elective — Psychology
3
16
TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS:63
Liberal Arts
* 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.
FIRST YEAR — Fall Semester
ENG 101
English Composition I
HIS 101
History of Western Civilization I
PSY 101
General Psychology
ART 101
Art Appreciation I or MUS 101
Music Appreciation I
MAT
Mathematics elective*
Spring Semester
ENG 102
English Composition II
HIS 102
History of Western Civilization II
PSY
Program elective — Psychology
SOC 101
Principles of Sociology
MAT
Mathematics elective*
HPE Physical Education elective Contact Persons
Jessica Goodwin, Associate Professor, Psychology
[email protected]
Tanya Johnson, Counseling Advisor
[email protected]
visit us online at RCGC.edu
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Liberal Arts
Arts and Sciences:
Social Work Option
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. Using available elective credits
students will focus on Social Work 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 social systems
and human services
Program Notes
Liberal Arts
* 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 Program
electives.
Program Electives
POL 101
PSY 211
PSY 212
PSY 213
PSY 215
PSY 230
PSY 240
SOC 104
SOC 130
SOC 203
SOC 206
SOC 208
SOC 220
CRJ 230
American Federal Government
Psychology of Human Development
Psychology of the Adolescent
Child Psychology
Psychology of Aging
Abnormal Psychology
Social Psychology
Social Problems
Society, Ethics and Technology
Sociology of Education
Minorities in American Society
General Anthropology
Sociology of Juvenile Delinquency
Violent Crime in America
Contact Persons
Chara Doyle, Assistant Professor, Sociology
[email protected]
Tanya Johnson, Counseling Advisor
[email protected]
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FIRST YEAR — Fall Semester
ENG 101
English Composition I
HIS 101
History of Western Civilization I
PSY 101
General Psychology
MAT
Mathematics elective*
SOC 101
Principles of Sociology Spring Semester
ENG 102
English Composition II
HIS 102
History of Western Civilization II
SOC 102
Sociology of the Family
General Education elective*
MAT
Mathematics elective*
Credits
3
3
3
3-4
3
15-16
3
3
3
3
3-4
16-18
SECOND YEAR —
Fall Semester
ENG English literature elective 3
General Education elective*
3
Lab Science elective*
4
SOC 160
Introduction to Social Work 3
ART 101
Art Appreciation I or MUS 101
Music Appreciation I
3
HPE Physical Education elective 1-3
17-18
Spring Semester
PHI 101
Introduction to Philosophy
3
SPE 101
Oral Communication
3
Lab Science elective*
4
Program elective 3
Program elective 3
16
TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS:63
Liberal Arts
Arts and Sciences: Sociology Option
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. 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
Program Notes
Program Electives
PSY 211
PSY 213
PSY 215
PSY 230
SOC 102
SOC 104
SOC 130
SOC 160
SOC 203
SOC 206
SOC 208
CRJ 230
SOC Psychology of Human Development
Child Psychology
Psychology of Aging
Abnormal Psychology
Sociology of the Family
Social Problems
Society, Ethics and Technology
Introduction to Social Work
Sociology of Education
Minorities in American Society
General Anthropology
Violent Crime in America
Any Sociology elective
Credits
3
3
3
3
3-4
15-16
3
3
3
3
3-4
1-3
16-18
SECOND YEAR —
Fall Semester
ENG English elective 3
General Education elective*
3
General Education elective*
3
Lab Science elective*
4
SOC
Program elective — Sociology 3
16
Spring Semester
PHI 101
Introduction to Philosophy
3
SPE 101
Oral Communication
3
Lab Science elective*
4
General Education elective* 3
SOC
Program elective — Sociology 3
16
TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS:63
Liberal Arts
* 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.
FIRST YEAR — Fall Semester
ENG 101
English Composition I
HIS 101
History of Western Civilization I
SOC 101
Principles of Sociology ART 101
Art Appreciation I or MUS 101
Music Appreciation I
MAT
Mathematics elective*
Spring Semester
ENG 102
English Composition II
HIS 102
History of Western Civilization II
SOC
Program elective — Sociology PSY 101
General Psychology MAT
Mathematics elective*
HPE Physical Education elective Contact Persons
Chara Doyle, Assistant Professor, Sociology
[email protected]
Tanya Johnson, Counseling Advisor
[email protected]
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Liberal Arts
Arts and Sciences: Spanish Option
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. Using available elective credits
students will focus on Spanish 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 Spanish
language and culture
FIRST YEAR — Fall Semester
ENG 101
English Composition I
HIS
History elective** SPA 101
Elementary Spanish I ART 101
Art Appreciation I or MUS 101
Music Appreciation I
MAT
Mathematics elective*
Spring Semester
ENG 102
English Composition II
HIS
History elective***
SPA 102
Elementary Spanish II SOC 101
Principles of Sociology MAT
Mathematics elective*
HPE Physical Education elective Credits
3
3
3
3
3-4
15-16
3
3
3
3
3-4
1-3
16-18
Program Notes
Liberal Arts
* 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
Contact Persons
Linda Roth, Instructor I, Foreign Language
[email protected]
Tanya Johnson, Counseling Advisor
[email protected]
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SECOND YEAR —
Fall Semester
ENG English elective 3
SPA 201
Intermediate Spanish I
3
General Education elective*
3
Lab Science elective*
4
PSY 101
General Psychology
3
16
Spring Semester
PHI 101
Introduction to Philosophy
3
SPE 101
Oral Communication
3
Lab Science elective*
4
General Education elective* 3
SPA 202
Intermediate Spanish II
3
16
TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS:63
Liberal Arts
Arts and Sciences:
Theatre, Drama Option
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. 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
Program Notes
Contact Persons
Rose Gruber, Assistant Professor, Communications
[email protected]
Tanya Johnson, Counseling Advisor
[email protected]
Credits
3
3
3
3
3-4
15-16
3
3
3
3
3-4
1-3
16-18
SECOND YEAR —
Fall Semester
ENG 235
American Film Classics
3
Lab Science elective*
4
PSY 101
General Psychology
3
General Education elective*
3
ART 101
Art Appreciation I 3
16
Spring Semester
THR 211
Acting Workshop III or
THR217 Drama
3
Lab Science elective*
4
SOC 101
Principles of Sociology
3
MUS
Music Appreciation I or Music elective
3
General Education elective*
3
16
TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS:63
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Liberal Arts
* Students should contact their advisor to clarify four-year
degree transfer requirements and refer to the College catalog
for course prerequisites
FIRST YEAR — Fall Semester
ENG 101
English Composition I
HIS 101
History of Western Civilization I
SPE 101
Oral Communication
THR 111
Acting Workshop I
MAT
Mathematics elective*
Spring Semester
ENG 102
English Composition II
HIS 102
History of Western Civilization II
SPE 103
Voice and Diction
THR 112
Acting Workshop II
MAT
Mathematics elective*
HPE Physical Education elective 97
Liberal Arts
Education
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. Using available elective credits
students will focus on Education as a specific field of study.
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
Program Notes
Liberal Arts
* Students should contact their advisor to clarify four-year
degree transfer requirements and refer to the College catalog
for course prerequisites
** HPE 102 is recommended
º Rowan Elementary Education majors
ºº Spanish or ASL recommended
Contact Persons
Chuck Harkins, Professor, Communications
[email protected]
George Rey, Counseling Advisor
[email protected]
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FIRST YEAR — Credits
Fall Semester
ENG 101
English Composition I
3
HIS 101
History of Western Civilization I or
HIS 102
History of Western Civilization II
3
ART 101
Art Appreciation I or MUS 101
Music Appreciation I
3
EDU 203
Teaching: An Introduction to the Profession3
PSY 101
General Psychology
3
HPE Physical Education elective**
1-3
16-18
Spring Semester
ENG 102
English Composition II
3
SOC 102
Sociology of the Family
3
PSY 212 Psychology of the Adolescent or
PSY 213
Child Psychology
3
GEO 102
Cultural Geography
3
HIS History of United States I or II
3
15
SECOND YEAR —
Fall Semester
MAT 101
Concepts of Mathematics Iº
3-4
Lab Science elective*
4
SPE 101
Oral Communication
3
PSY 203
Educational Psychology
3
ENG English literature elective*
3
16-17
Spring Semester
EDU 130
Human Exceptionality
3
MAT 120
Structures of Mathematics
3-4
Modern Language electiveºº 3
Lab Science elective*
4
HIS 203 History of American Education
3
16-17
TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS:63
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Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS)
Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) — Career
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.
Special Program Admission Requirements
Nursing and Allied Health
Diagnostic Medical Sonography is a selective admission
program. Students must be accepted to the DMS 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 2.00 GPA or higher.
Refer to the course description section of this catalog for
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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
Graduate Outcomes
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
Nursing and Allied Health
Places of Employment and Outlook
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
Salary Range for Geographical Area
$50,000 to $64,000 median salary in the Delaware Valley
Tri-State area by the 2008 SDMS Survey.
Contact Person
Dyron J. Corley, Counseling Advisor
[email protected]
*Refer to the course description section of this catalog for
prerequisite/co-requisite course requirements.
CONTROL SHEET EFFECTIVE WITH CLASSES ENTERING
September 2014
SECOND YEAR —
Fall Semester
DMS 201 Sonographic Interpretations I DMS 203 Clinical Practicum I DMS 209 OB/GYN Sonography I DMS 106 Abdominal Sonography II Humanities elective Spring Semester
DMS 226 Ultrasound Physics II DMS 202 Sonographic Interpretations II DMS 204 Clinical Practicum II DMS 222 Vascular Ultrasound
DMS 210 OB/GYN Sonography II HPE
HPE elective Summer Semester
DMS 221 Seminars in Ultrasound
DMS 208 Small Parts Scanning DMS 205 Clinical Practicum III TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS:
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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 Enrollment
Services office for an admission packet.
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.
FIRST YEAR — Credits
Fall Semester
ENG 101
English Composition I
3
BIO 105
Anatomy and Physiology I 4
PHY 103 General Physics 4
PSY 101 General Psychology 3
DMS 101 Introduction to Medical Imaging 1
15
Spring Semester
ENG 102 English Composition II 3
BIO 106 Anatomy and Physiology II 4
ALH 102 Medical Terminology 3
Social Science elective 3
DMS 117 Ultrasound Physics I 2
ALH 104 Patient Care 1
16
Summer Semester
DMS 113 Cross Section Anatomy 2
DMS 126 Intro. to Clinical Practicum (10 weeks) 2
4
Summer Semester
DMS 105 Abdominal Sonography I 2
DMS 126 Intro. to Clinical Practicum (cont.)
2
2
3
3
2
3
13
2
2
3
3
3
1
13
1
1
1
3
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Health Science
Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) — Career
This program of study is designed to enhance career
opportunities for licensed or certified Allied Health personnel
who have graduated from an accredited post-secondary program.
It will provide the initial degree completion process for Pharmacy
Technicians, Dental Assistants and similar Allied Health disciplines.
Program Notes
* The total number of elective credits is contingent upon
the number of credits awarded for licensure or certification.
Additional elective credits may be required to meet the 64 total
credits. Refer to the Graduation Control Sheet available in
Student Services Building for recommended electives.
Contact Person
Nursing and Allied Health
Dyron J. Corley, Counseling Advisor
[email protected]
FIRST YEAR — Fall Semester
ENG 101
English Composition I
BIO 105
Anatomy and Physiology I
PSY 101
General Psychology ALH 102 Medical Terminology
SPE 101
Oral Communications
Spring Semester
ENG 102
English Composition II
BIO 106
Anatomy and Physiology II
SOC 102
Sociology of the Family
MAT 105
Intermediate Algebra
PHI 106
Biomedical Ethics
SECOND YEAR —
Fall Semester
MAT 103
Statistics
HPE
Elective
ALH 104
Patient Care
Elective(s)*
Credits
3
4
3
3
3
16
3
4
3
4
3
17
3
1-3
1
2-25
7-30
Licensure /Certificate — 24 Credits Maximum
Total Number of Classroom
Number of
and Clinical Hours
Credits
500–54912
550–59913
600–64914
650–69915
700–74916
750–79917
800–84918
850–89919
900–94920
950–99921
1000–104922
1050–109923
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
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Nuclear Medicine Technology (NMT)
Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) — Career
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
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 21-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.
Nuclear Medicine Technology is a selective admission program.
Students must be accepted to the NMT prior to registering for any
NMT classes. Please contact the Office of Admissions for an NMT
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 NMT 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 students will be dismissed from the NMT program.
A minimum grade of “C” is required in all NMT, BIO 105,
PHY 103 and ALH courses. In order to progress through the NMT
program students must also maintain a cumulative 2.00 GPA or
higher. Refer to the course description section of this catalog for
prerequisite/co-requisite course requirements.
Program Outcomes
• Maintain program completion rate of 60 percent
• Maintain accreditation from the Joint Review Committee
for NMT.
• Maintain accreditation from the New Jersey Department
of Environmental Protection Bureau of Radiological Health.
• Graduate will achieve an aggregate pass rate of 80 percent
of the national average on either the NMTCB or the ARRT.
• Graduates will report satisfaction with their program of
learning at a rate of 80 percent on the graduate survey.
• Employers will report satisfaction with performance of
graduates at a rate of 80 percent on the annual employer
survey.
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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, including Interterm, and may include
hours on College holidays.
Special Program Admission Requirements
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continued
Graduate Outcomes
Graduates of the program will:
• Apply principles from the social sciences, biological sciences
and humanities in providing patient care for the client
and their families
• Demonstrate critical thinking to evaluate situations,
solve problems and make decisions
• Use effective communication skills to meet the health
care needs of diverse populations
• Demonstrate clinical proficiency in Radiopharmacy,
Radiation Safety, Radiation Biology, Clinical Imaging
Techniques and Instrumentation
• Value opportunities for professional development and
lifelong learning
Employment Opportunities
Once certified, graduates may find employment in hospitals,
outpatient imaging centers, private medical offices as well as
government and education fields.
Highlights
Nursing and Allied Health
The Nuclear Medicine Technology program is accredited by the
Joint Review Committee on educational program in Nuclear Medicine
Technology and the Bureau of Radiological Health State of NJ EPA.
Contact Person
Dyron J. Corley, Counseling Advisor
[email protected]
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SUMMER — MAT 110
Algebra and Trigonometry
FIRST YEAR —
Fall Semester
ENG 101
English Composition I
PHY 103
General Physics
BIO 105
Anatomy and Physiology I
NMT 107 Radiation Physics
NMT 106
Radiation Safety and Biology
NMT 108
NMT Imaging Criteria
ALH 104
Patient Care
Spring Semester
ENG 102
English Composition II
BIO 106
Anatomy and Physiology II
CHM 111
General Chemistry I
NMT 111
Nuclear Medicine Instrumentation
ALH 110
Basic Medical Terminology
Summer Session I
NMT 113
Nuclear Pharmacology
Summer Session II
NMT 114
NMT Clinical Procedures II
SECOND YEAR —
Fall Semester
NMT 220
Nuclear Medicine Techniques
HPE
Physical Education elective
PSY 101
General Psychology
Spring Semester
NMT 221
Nuclear Medicine Practicum I
MAT 103
Statistics I
PHI 106
Biomedical Ethics
Summer Session I
NMT 222
Nuclear Medicine Practicum II
TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS:
Credits
4
4
3
4
4
2
1
1
1
16
3
4
4
4
1
16
3
3
2
2
6
3
3
12
6
3
3
12
2
2
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Nursing (NUR)
Generic Program
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).
Program Information
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.
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.
A minimum grade of “C” is required in all nursing, BIO
and PSY 211 courses. In order to progress through the nursing
program, students must also maintain a cumulative 2.00 GPA or
higher. Refer to the course description section of this catalog for
prerequisite/co-requisite course requirements.
Employment Opportunities
Once licensed, the American Nurses Association has identified
“five major employment settings for RNs: hospitals; nursing homes
and extended care facilities; community and public health settings;
nursing education; and ambulatory care settings.” (ANA, 2010)
Nursing and Allied Health
The American Nurses Association defines nursing as “the
protection, promotion and optimization of health and abilities,
prevention of illness and injury, alleviation of suffering through
the diagnosis and treatment of human response and advocacy
in the care of individuals, families, communities and populations”
(ANA, 2010).
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.
Special Admission Requirements
Outcomes
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
Highlights
The Nursing program is accredited by The New Jersey Board
of Nursing and the Accreditation Commission for Education in
Nursing, Inc. (ACEN) (formerly known as National League for
Nursing Accreditation Inc.) (NLNAC). Since 2000, the NCLEX-RN
pass rate has been greater than 90 percent.
Contact person
Dyron J. Corley, Counseling Advisor
[email protected]
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FIRST YEAR — Credits
Fall Semester
ENG 101
English Composition I
3
PSY 101
General Psychology I
3
BIO 105
Anatomy and Physiology I
4
NUR 131
Nursing I
7
NUR 130
Nursing I Lab
1
18
Spring Semester
HPE136 Nutrition
3
PSY 211
Psychology of Human Development
3
BIO 106
Anatomy and Physiology II
4
NUR 141
Nursing II
7
NUR 140
Nursing II Lab
1
18
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SECOND YEAR —
Fall Semester
ENG 102
English Composition II
SOC 101
Principles of Sociology
BIO 215
Microbiology
NUR 215
Nursing III
Spring Semester
Humanities elective
NUR 221
Nursing IV
NUR 220
Transition to Practice
NUR 207
Nursing Issues and Trends
TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS:
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3
4
8
18
3
8
3
1
15
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Nursing
LPN – RN
Associate in Science (A.S.) — Transfer
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 National
League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc.
Special Admission Requirements
dditional nursing credits are granted upon
A
completion of LPN to RN Transition courses
Spring Semester
ENG 102
English Composition II
HPE136 Nutrition
PSY 211
Psychology of Human Development
NUR 141
Nursing II
NUR 140
Nursing II Lab
SECOND YEAR —
Fall Semester
BIO 215
Microbiology
NUR 215
Nursing III
Humanities elective
Spring Semester
NUR 221
Nursing IV
NUR 220
Transition to Practice
NUR 207
Nursing Issues and Trends
TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS:
6
3
3
3
7
1
17
Nursing and Allied Health
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 Enrollment Services
Office for an admission packet.
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 earn a grade of “C” or above in all nursing
and biological science courses and PSY 211, and maintain a
Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.00 to remain in
the Nursing Program. Students must satisfactorily complete all
100-level nursing courses and Anatomy & Physiology I and II to
progress to 200-level nursing courses. Nursing students must
meet all prerequisite, co-requisite, and grade requirements for
each college course listed in the Nursing program of study to
advance through the Nursing program. Course prerequisites
and co-requisites are specified in the RCGC college catalog.
Students who do not meet prerequisite and co-requisite course
requirements, and/or grade requirements will not be able to
progress in the Nursing program
.
HE FOLLOWING COURSES MUST BE
T
COMPLETED PRIOR TO STARTING
THE LPN – RN PROGRAM:Credits
ENG 101
English Composition I
3
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
17
Winter Semester
NUR 123
LPN-RN Transition
2
4
8
3
15
8
3
1
12
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Dyron J. Corley, Counseling Advisor
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Respiratory Therapy
FIRST YEAR — Fall Semester*
ENG 101
English Composition I
BIO 105
Anatomy and Physiology I
MAT Mathematics elective*
PSY 101
General Psychology
Humanities elective
Spring Semester*
ENG 102
English Composition II
BIO 106
Anatomy and Physiology II
CHM 111
General Chemistry Social Science elective
Summer Semester
BIO 215
Microbiology
HPE
Physical Education elective
Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) — Career
This program is a cooperative effort between RCGC and
Rutgers School of Health Related Professions (SHRP). Upon
satisfactory completion of the program, graduates are awarded an
associate in applied science degree from RCGC in conjunction
with Rutgers and are eligible to apply to take the Certified
Respiratory Therapist (CRT) examination as well as the
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) examination.
Program Notes
• Respiratory Therapy is a selective admission program.
Students must be accepted to the program prior to
registering for any RST courses.
• The RST courses and sequence are under the auspices
of Rutgers SHRP. Please contact at 856-566-2891 or
[email protected] for questions and an
Admission Packet.
• For General Education courses and sequence information
please call 856-415-2197, option 1.
Contact Person
Nursing and Allied Health
Dyron J. Corley, Counseling Advisor
[email protected]
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Credits
3
4
3
3
3
16
3
4
4
3
14
4
1
5
SECOND YEAR — Rutgers Courses (SHRP) 33
TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS:
68
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Arts and Sciences
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
Program Notes
SECOND YEAR —
Fall Semester
MAT 108
Calculus I
4
Science elective: Pair II (first semester)* 4
Science elective*
4
Humanities elective
3
HPE
Physical Education elective
1-3
16-18
Spring Semester
MAT
Mathematics elective**
3-4
Science elective: Pair II (second semester)*4
Science elective*
4
Humanities elective
3
14-15
TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS:
65
Science, Technology, Engineering and
Mathematics (STEM)
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
CHM 111 CHM 112
CHM 201 CHM 202
PHY 103 PHY 104
PHY 201
PHY 202
If two Science Elective Pairs are selected from the table then
two additional science courses must be selected from the following:
CHM 201, BIO 101, BIO 103, BIO 104, BIO 105, BIO 106, BIO 107,
BIO 112, BIO 113, BIO 209, BIO 215, BIO 221, PHY 103, PHY 105,
PHY 111, PHY 112, PHY 201 or PHY 202.
** Mathematics elective options are: MAT 103, MAT 113 or
MAT 122
FIRST YEAR — Credits
Fall Semester
ENG 101
English Composition I
3
CSC 101
Introduction to Programming or
CSC 111
Intermediate Programming
4
MAT 110
Algebra and Trigonometry
4
Science elective: Pair I (first semester)* 4
Social Science elective
3
18
Spring Semester
ENG 102
English Composition II
3
MAT 107
Pre-Calculus and Mathematical Analysis 4
Science elective: Pair I (second semester)*4
Social Science elective
3
General Education elective
3
17
Contact Person
Thelma Hill, Counseling Advisor
[email protected]
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Arts and Sciences: Mathematics Option
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.
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
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.
Science, Technology, Engineering and
Mathematics (STEM)
Contact Person
Thelma Hill, Counseling Advisor
[email protected]
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FIRST YEAR — Fall Semester
ENG 101
English Composition I
MAT 108
Calculus I*
CSC 101
Introduction to Programming
Social Science elective**
SPE 101
Oral Communications
Spring Semester
ENG 102
English Composition II
MAT 122
Calculus II
MAT 113
Discrete Mathematics
Social Science elective**
Humanities elective**
SECOND YEAR —
Fall Semester
MAT 202
Linear Algebra
MAT 221
Calculus III
Science elective***
General Education elective
HPE Physical Education elective
Spring Semester
MAT 205
Differential Equations
General Education elective
General Education elective
MAT Mathematics elective
Science elective***
TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS:
Credits
3
4
4
3
3
17
3
4
3
3
3
16
3
4
4
3
1-3
15-17
4
3
3
4
4
17
65
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Arts and Sciences: Physics Option
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.
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
Program Notes
* Students must select one: BIO 101, BIO 103 or BIO 104
Contact Person
Thelma Hill, Counseling Advisor
[email protected]
FIRST YEAR — Fall Semester
ENG 101
English Composition I
PHY 122
Physics for Everyday Life or
PHY 105
Modern Astronomy
CHM 111
General Chemistry I
MAT 108
Calculus I
PHI
Humanities elective
Spring Semester
COM 102
English Composition II
PHY 201
Physics I (calculus-based)
CHM 112
General Chemistry II
MAT 122
Calculus II
Social Science elective Credits
3
4
4
4
3
18
3
4
4
4
3
18
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Mathematics (STEM)
SECOND YEAR —
Fall Semester
PHY 202
Physics II (calculus-based)
4
MAT 221
Calculus III
4
BIO
Biology elective*
4
HPE
Health and Physical Education elective 1-3
13-15
Spring Semester
MAT 205
Differential Equations
4
PHY 203
Physics III (calculus-based)
4
CSC
Programming elective
4
SOC 130
Society, Ethics and Technology
3
15
TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS:
64
111
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Biology
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
Thelma Hill, Counseling Advisor
[email protected]
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FIRST YEAR — Fall Semester
ENG 101
English Composition I
BIO 101
General Biology I
CHM 111
General Chemistry I
MAT 107
Pre-Calculus and Math Analysis Spring Semester
ENG 102
English Composition II
BIO 102
General Biology II
CHM 112
General Chemistry II
MAT 108
Calculus I COM 105
Technical and Scientific Writing
Credits
3
4
4
4
15
3
4
4
4
3
18
SECOND YEAR —
Fall Semester
CHM 201
Organic Chemistry I
4
BIO 209
Ecology
4
Social Science elective
3
Humanities elective
3
CSC 101
Introduction to Programming or
CSC 111
Intermediate Programming
4
18
Spring Semester
CHM 202
Organic Chemistry II
4
BIO 215
Microbiology or
BIO 221
Cell and Molecular Biology
4
Social Science or Humanities elective
3
HPE Physical Education elective
1-3
General Education elective
3-4
15-18
TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS:
66
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Biology: Bioscience Technologies Option
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.
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.
SECOND YEAR —
Fall Semester
BIO 209
Ecology
BIO 215
Microbiology
Social Science elective
Humanities elective
Credits
3
4
4
4
15
3
4
4
4
15
4
4
3
3
BIO 105
Anatomy and Physiology I
4
18
Spring Semester
CHM 201
Organic Chemistry I
4
BIO 221
Cell and Molecular Biology
4
Social Science or Humanities elective
3
HPE Physical Education elective
1-3
BIO 106
Anatomy and Physiology II
4
16-18
TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS:
64
Science, Technology, Engineering and
Mathematics (STEM)
Program Notes
FIRST YEAR — Fall Semester
ENG 101
English Composition I
BIO 101
General Biology I
CHM 111
General Chemistry I
MAT 107
Pre-Calculus and Math Analysis Spring Semester
ENG 102
English Composition II
BIO 102
General Biology II
CHM 112
General Chemistry II
MAT 108
Calculus I Contact Person
Thelma Hill, Counseling Advisor
[email protected]
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Chemistry
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:
• Understand and apply basic chemical 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
chemical sciences
Program Notes
* MAT 108 and MAT 122 or 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.
Contact Person
Science, Technology, Engineering and
Mathematics (STEM)
Thelma Hill, Counseling Advisor
[email protected]
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FIRST YEAR — Fall Semester
ENG 101
English Composition I
BIO 101
General Biology I
CHM 111
General Chemistry I
MAT 107
Pre-Calculus and Math Analysis*
Spring Semester
ENG 102
English Composition II
BIO 102
General Biology II
CHM 112
General Chemistry II
MAT 108
Calculus I*
COM 105
Technical and Scientific Writing
SECOND YEAR —
Fall Semester
CHM 201
Organic Chemistry I
PHY 103
General Physics I or
PHY 201
Physics I (calculus-based)
Social Science elective
Humanities elective
CSC 101
Introduction to Programming or
CSC 111
Intermediate Programming
Spring Semester
CHM 202
Organic Chemistry II
PHY 104
General Physics II or
PHY 202
Physics with Calculus II Social Science elective or
Humanities elective
HPE Physical Education elective
General Education elective
TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS:
Credits
3
4
4
4
15
3
4
4
4
3
18
4
4
3
3
4
18
4
4
3
1-3
3-4
15-18
66
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Chemistry: Pre-Pharm.D. Option
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:
• Understand and apply basic chemical principles to the
study of pharmacy, pharmacology and related courses
in the third year and beyond of a Pharm.D. program
• Understand and apply basic biological and microbiological
principles to the study of pharmacy, pharmacology
and related courses in the third year and beyond
of a Pharm.D. program
• Develop and demonstrate the basic skill set required
to do laboratory research in the pharmaceutical sciences
• Understand and apply basic human anatomy and
physiology to the further study of drug metabolism
and interactions during the third year and beyond
of a Pharm.D. program
Program Notes
Contact Person
Thelma Hill, Counseling Advisor
[email protected]
Credits
3
4
4
3-4
1-3
15-18
3
4
4
4
3
18
SECOND YEAR —
Fall Semester
CHM 201
Organic Chemistry I
4
PHY 103
General Physics I 4
BIO 105
Anatomy and Physiology I
4
BIO215 Microbiology
4
16
Spring Semester
CHM 202
Organic Chemistry II
4
PHY 104
General Physics II 4
BIO 106
Anatomy and Physiology II
4
Social Science or Humanities elective
3
Humanities elective
3
18
TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS:
67
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Science, Technology, Engineering and
Mathematics (STEM)
Students should consult the institutions to which they
wish to transfer when selecting elective courses.
FIRST YEAR — Fall Semester
ENG 101
English Composition I
CHM 111
General Chemistry I
BIO 101
General Biology I
General Education elective
HPE Physical Education elective
Spring Semester
ENG 102
English Composition II
CHM 112
General Chemistry II
BIO 102
General Biology II
MAT 108
Calculus I
Social Science elective
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Computer Science
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.
Contact Person
Dr. Walter Gholson, Counseling Advisor
[email protected]
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FIRST YEAR — Credits
Fall Semester
CSC 111
Intermediate Programming
4
ENG 101
English Composition I
3
MAT 107
Pre-Calculus and Mathematical Analysis 4
Humanities elective
3
Social Science elective
3
17
Spring Semester
CSC 205
Programming in C++
4
ENG 102
English Composition II
3
MAT 108
Calculus I
4
PHY 201
Physics with Calculus I
4
Social Science elective
3
18
SECOND YEAR —
Fall Semester
CSC 203
Assembly Language and Comp. Organiz. 4
CSC 220
Data Structures and Algorithm
4
MAT 122
Calculus II
4
Humanities elective
3
15
Spring Semester
CSC 210
Object Oriented Programming in Java
4
MAT 113
Discrete Mathematics
3
MAT
Mathematics elective
3-4
PHY 202
Physics with Calculus II
4
HPE Physical Education elective
1-3
15-18
TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS:
65
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Engineering Science
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.
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
Program Notes
* Students should review requirements at their transfer
institutions. Program electives are selected from BIO 101,
CHM 201, ENR 213, MAT 202 or PHY 203.
Contact Person
Dr. Walter Gholson, Counseling Advisor
[email protected]
FIRST YEAR — Fall Semester
CHM 111
General Chemistry I
CSC Computer Science elective
ENG 101
English Composition I
MAT 108
Calculus I
SOC 130
Society and Technology
Spring Semester
CHM 112
General Chemistry II
ENG 102
English Composition II
ENR 101
Introduction to Engineering
ENR 207
Engineering Materials
MAT 122
Calculus II
Credits
4
4
3
4
3
18
4
3
3
3
4
17
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Science, Technology, Engineering and
Mathematics (STEM)
SECOND YEAR —
Fall Semester
MAT 221
Calculus III
4
ENR 211
Engineering Statics
3
PHY 201
Physics with Calculus I
4
Humanities or Social Science elective
3
Humanities elective
3
17
Spring Semester
MAT 205
Differential Equations
4
ENR 212
Mechanics of Materials
3
Program elective*
3-4
HPE Physical Education elective
1-3
PHY 202
Physics with Calculus II
4
15-18
TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS: 67
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Engineering Technologies
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.
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
Program Notes
Science, Technology, Engineering and
Mathematics (STEM)
* 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.
Professional Development Certificates are available in four
Engineering Technologies areas that can be completed before the
degree. Refer to the college catalog or the Advising Office.
Contact Person
Dr. Walter Gholson, Counseling Advisor
[email protected]
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FIRST YEAR — Credits
Fall Semester
ENG 101
English Composition I
3
CET 101
Introduction to Materials
3
MAT 110
Algebra and Trigonometry
4
DFT 103
CADD I (AutoCAD)
3
HPE Physical Education elective
1-3
14-16
Spring Semester
ENG 102
English Composition II
3
DFT 113
CADD II (Advanced AutoCAD)
3
MAT 107
Pre-Calculus and Mathematical Analysis 4
PHY 103
General Physics I
4
Humanities elective **
3
17
SECOND YEAR —
Fall Semester
CET 108
Introduction to Surveying
CET 203
Applied Statics
DFT 211
Architectural and Civil Planning
PHY 104
General Physics II
Program elective*
Spring Semester
CET 208
Route and Construction Surveying
DFT 203
CADD 3D Modeling
SOC 130
Society, Ethics and Technology
Humanities elective** or
Social Science elective**
Program elective*
TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS: 3
3
3
4
4
17
3
3
3
3
4
16
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Engineering Technologies
Professional Development Certificates
The Professional Development Certificates in the
Engineering Technologies program will provide the 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.
Contact Person
Dr. Walter Gholson, Counseling Advisor
[email protected]
Civil Engineering Technologies
Course
CET 101
Introduction to Materials
CET 108
Introduction to Surveying
CET 203
Applied Statics
CET 204
Structural Systems or
CET 205
Applied Strengths and Materials or
CET 208 Route and Construction Surveying
TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS: Drafting and Design
Credits
3
3
3
Credits
3
3
3
3
12
3
12
Credits
3
3
3
3
12
Course
CET 108
Introduction to Surveying
CET 206
Evidence and Procedures of
Boundary Locations
CET 208 Route and Construction Surveying
DFT 103
CADD I (AutoCad)
TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS: Science, Technology, Engineering and
Mathematics (STEM)
Land Surveying
Construction Supervision
Course
CET 101
Introduction to Materials
DFT 103
CADD I (AutoCad)
CET 201
Codes, Contracts, Specifications
BUS 107
Business Law or
CET 209
Cost Estimating or
DFT 203
CADD 3-D Modeling
TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS: Course
DFT 103
CADD I (AutoCad)
DFT 113
CADD II (Advanced AutoCad)
DFT 211
Architectural and Civil Planning
DFT 203
CADD 3-D Modeling
TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS: Credits
3
3
3
3
12
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Equine Science
Associate in Science (A.S.) — Transfer
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.
Program Learning Outcomes
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
Program Notes
Science, Technology, Engineering and
Mathematics (STEM)
* Students must select two math 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.
Contact Person
Thelma Hill, Counseling Advisor
[email protected]
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FIRST YEAR — Fall Semester
ENG 101
English Composition I
BIO 101
General Biology I
BIO 116
Animal Science
MAT Mathematics elective*
General Education elective
Spring Semester
ENG 102
English Composition II
BIO 102
General Biology II
MAT Mathematics elective*
BIO 115
Introduction to Equine Science
SECOND YEAR —
Fall Semester
BIO 216
Equine Capstone Practicum
CHM 111
General Chemistry I
ECO 101
Principles of Economics I (Macro)
PSY 101
General Psychology
Humanities elective
Spring Semester
CHM 112
General Chemistry II
ECO 102
Principles of Economics II (Micro)
Science elective
General education elective
HPE 102
First Aid, Safety and CPR
TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS:
Credits
3
4
4
3-4
3
17-18
3
4
4
4
15
3
4
3
3
3
16
4
3
4
3-4
2
16-17
64
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Equine Science
Professional Development Certificates
The Professional Development Certificate 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
Credits
BIO 116
Animal Science
4
BIO 115
Introduction to Equine Science
4
BIO 216
Equine Capstone Practicum
3
BIO
Biology elective
4
TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS: 15
Science, Technology, Engineering and
Mathematics (STEM)
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Marine Science
Associate in Science (A.S.) — Transfer
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.
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
Science, Technology, Engineering and
Mathematics (STEM)
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.
Contact Person
Thelma Hill, Counseling Advisor
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FIRST YEAR — Fall Semester
ENG 101
English Composition I
CHM 111
General Chemistry I
BIO 101
General Biology I
BIO 112
Introduction to Marine Biology
Spring Semester
ENG 102
English Composition II
CHM 112
General Chemistry II
BIO 102
General Biology II
PHI104 Ethics
HPE Health/Physical Education elective
SECOND YEAR —
Fall Semester
BIO 212
Wetlands Field Ecology
PHY 103
General Physics I
MAT 103
Statistics or
MAT107 Pre-Calculus
General Education elective
Social Science elective
Spring Semester
PHY 104
General Physics II
MAT 108
Calculus I
BIO ­­
BIO elective (200 level) * or
CHM 201
Organic Chemistry I*
Social Science elective or
Humanities elective
TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS:
Credits
3
4
4
4
15
3
4
4
3
1-3
15-17
4
4
3-4
3
3
17-18
4
4
4
3
15
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Technical Studies — STEM Track
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.
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
Program Notes
SECOND YEAR —
Fall Semester
COM 105
Technical and Scientific Writing
Social Science elective
Technical elective* Spring Semester
Humanities elective
HPE Physical Education elective
Technical elective*
General Education elective
** Apply up to 25 Technical Credits,
as per Articulation Agreement
TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS:
3
3
3-4
9-10
3
1-3
3-4
3
10-13
25
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* 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.
FIRST YEAR — Credits
Fall Semester
ENG 101
English Composition I
3
MAT
Mathematics elective
3
Technical elective* 3-4
9-10
Spring Semester
ENG 102 English Composition II3
Science elective
4
Technical elective* 3-4
10-11
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 Forman, a Shop Steward or to start a business.
Contact Person
Courtney Fox, Administrator, Admissions
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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 129 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 credit6 8
6
General education foundation total45
33
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 & Suggested Individual College-Wide Learning Obj. (9-6-2011)
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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
ENG 101
ENG 102
SPE 101
SPE 102
English Composition I
English Composition II
Oral Communication
Persuasive Speaking
Mathematics
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
BIO 101
BIO 102
BIO 103
BIO 104
BIO 105
BIO 106
BIO 107
BIO 111
BIO 112
BIO 209
BIO 215
CHM 111
CHM 112
CHM 201
CHM 202
FSC 106
PHY 101
PHY 103
PHY 104
PHY 105
PHY 107
PHY 111
PHY 112
PHY 121
PHY 201
PHY 202
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
Ecology: Principles and Processes
Microbiology
General Chemistry I
General Chemistry II
Organic Chemistry I
Organic Chemistry II
ABS’s of Food Science
Principles of Physical Science I
General Physics I
General Physics II
Modern Astronomy
Technical Physics
Earth Science: Land and Sea
Earth Science: Air and Space
Physics for Everyday Life
Physics I (calculus-based)
Physics II (calculus-based)
Technological Competency or
Information Literacy
CIS 102
CSC 101
Introduction to Computers
Introduction to Programming
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Social Science — Introductory
ECO 100
ECO 101
ECO 102
GEO 101
GEO 102
POL 101
POL 102
POL 103
PSY 101
PSY 211
PSY 212
PSY 213
SOC 101
SOC 130
SOC 208
Introduction to Economics
Principles of Economics I (Macro)
Principles of Economics II (Micro)
Principles of Geography
Cultural Geography
American Federal Government
American State and Local Government
Introduction to Political Science
General Psychology
Psychology of Human Development
Psychology of the Adolescent
Child Psychology
Principles of Sociology
Society, Ethics and Technology
General Anthropology
ITA 101
ITA 102
ITA 201
MUS 101
MUS 102
MUS 203
PHI 101
PHI 104
PHI 110
PHI 150
SPA 101
SPA 102
SPA 201
SPA 202
THR 217
Elementary Italian I
Elementary Italian II
Intermediate Italian I
Music Appreciation I
Music Appreciation II
American Music
Introduction to Philosophy I
Ethics
Religions of the World
Critical Thinking
Elementary Spanish I
Elementary Spanish II
Intermediate Spanish I
Intermediate Spanish II
Drama
Historical Perspective
Humanities — Broad-Based
ART 101
ART 102
ART 121
ART 201
ART 202
ASL 101
ASL 102
CHI 101
ENG 103
ENG 222
ENG 225
ENG 230
ENG 231
ENG 235
ENG 236
ENG 241
ENG 243
FRE 101
FRE 102
FRE 201
FRE 202
GER 101
GER 102
GER 201
GER 202
Art Appreciation I
Art Appreciation II
History of Photography
Art History I
Art History II
American Sign Language I
American Sign Language II
Elementary Chinese: Mandarin
Survey of World Literature
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
Elementary French I
Elementary French II
Intermediate French I
Intermediate French II
Elementary German I
Elementary German II
Intermediate German I
Intermediate German II
HIS 101
HIS 102
HIS 103
HIS 104
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
World History I
World History II
Global And Cultural Awareness
ASL 102
ENG 240
ENG 241
FRE 202
GEO 102
GER 202
HIS 107
ITA 201
PHI 110
SOC 101
SOC 102
SPA 202
American Sign Language II
Introduction to Children’s Literature
Survey of African American Literature
Intermediate French II
Cultural Geography
Intermediate German II
African American History
Intermediate Italian I
Religions of the World
Principles of Sociology
Sociology of the Family
Intermediate Spanish II
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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 an online or hybrid approach. Check the Course Courier, online schedule or an
advisor for more information.
Please Note: All course and lab fees are listed according to categories (A through I; and O). Dollar amounts for each category, listed
on page 17 of this catalog, are accurate through June 30, 2014.
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.
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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 and 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 and oil 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.)
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
Prerequisites: ART 131 and 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 208
Drawing and Painting II
2 lecture hours, 2 studio hours, 3 credits
Prerequisite: ART 108
Course Fee: B
This course is a continuation of ART 108. Instruction in life
drawing is given and individual projects are assigned. This course
will not satisfy art major requirements. (Some supplies are to be
furnished by the student.)
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 Tech. 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
Prerequisite: Admission to Automotive Tech. program
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.
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AUT 105
Brakes and Hydraulic Controls
1 lecture hour, 10 lab hours, 3 credits
Prerequisites: AUT 101 and AUT 103
Course Fee: C
This course covers diagnosis and repair of both drum and
disc brake systems, power brake boosters, master cylinders,
wheel cylinders and related component parts.
AUT 107
Automotive Electrical Systems
2 lecture hours, 15 lab hours, 5 credits
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 107
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
Prerequisite: AUT 107
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
Prerequisite: AUT 107
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
Prerequisite: AUT 107
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
Prerequisite: AUT 109
Course Fee: C
The principles and functions of the automotive fuel system
are discussed to include carburetor and fuel charging assembly
servicing, fuel injection systems, 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
Prerequisite: AUT 121
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
Prerequisite: AUT 121
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.
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: 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 of 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.
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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
Prerequisite: One semester of a college laboratory science
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 and 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 and insurance and failure
and reorganization are discussed.
BUS 102
Accounting I
4 lecture hours, 4 credits
Prerequisite: RDG 099
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.
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, of the
growth of legal institutions and of 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 202
Intermediate Accounting I
3 lecture hours, 3 credits
Prerequisites: BUS 103, CIS 102 and MAT 101 or equivalent
This course provides an expanded treatment of theory and
accounting principles underlying the preparation of financial
statements. Emphasis is on current assets and current liabilities.
BUS 203
Intermediate Accounting II
3 lecture hours, 3 credits
Prerequisite: BUS 202
A continuation of BUS 202, this course provides a further
development of the principles of accounting under the corporate
form of business organization. Emphasis is on non-current balance
sheet items and corporate capital.
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: BUS 102 and CIS 102
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
Prerequisites: RDG 099, BUS 221 and CIS 107
This course will introduce students to current trends in Social
Media and Internet marketing tools used in today’s fast paced
business environment. This course will explore social media, online
marketing, social networking, and mobile marketing. Search engine
optimization, email marketing and performance analytics will be
discussed. Students will gain basic hands-on experience with several
forms of the most current Social Media technology and Internet
marketing tools with real life practice and will be required to
participate in Social Media and use online tools as a significant
component of this course.
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.
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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.
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: 2.00 GPA and acceptance into the program
See description following.
CEP 211 Cooperative Education Experience
1 lecture hour, 150 hours employment, 3 credits
Prerequisites: 2.00 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.
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.
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/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.
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 noncircular cross sections. The principles of
hydraulics will be applied in open channels, flow measurements
and selection of pumps.
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CGA 212
Screen Graphics
2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours, 3 credits
Prerequisite: CIS 151
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 216
Electronic Illustration II
2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours, 3 credits
Prerequisite: CGA 215
Course Fees: B, G
This course is a continuation of electronic illustration techniques
from Electronic Illustration I. Students learn advanced techniques
of illustration on the computer using color, gradients, specialty color
models and advanced layering.
CGA 217
Electronic Image Processing
2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours, 3 credits
Prerequisite: CGA 115
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 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.
CGA 221
Electronic Prepress
2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours, 3 credits
Prerequisite: CGA 120
Course Fees: B, G
This course deals with the preparation of digital files for
the printing industry. Students gain hands-on experience with
a variety of graphics hardware and software commonly used
for electronic prepress.
CGA 250
Portfolio Seminar
2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours, 3 credits
Prerequisites: CGA 216, 217, 221 (can be Co-requisites)
Course Fees: B, G
This course serves as a capstone course to refine the student’s
understanding of the tasks of the computer graphic artist. The
creation of work from the rough ideas and storyboard to the final
product will be studied. Emphasis is on sound design techniques.
Students will work on projects designed to strengthen portfolio
development.
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.
CIA – Computer Information Applications
CIA 100
Essential Computer Skills
3 lecture hours, 3 credits
Placement is based on basic skill test results
Does not satisfy the CIS 102 requirement in any
academic program
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.
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CIS 110
Fundamentals of Programming
3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 4 credits
Prerequisite: RDG 099
Course Fees: A. H
This course uses Visual Basic.NET, 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
3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 4 credits
Prerequisite: RDG 099
Course Fees: A, H
This course will present the fundamental concepts and
techniques used for the design, development and implementation of
Web pages using Hyper Text Markup Language (HTML). The course
will also introduce the student to the features and usage of the most
current HTML generating software used to build websites.
CIS 152
Web Development — Expression
3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 4 credits
Prerequisite: CIS 151
Course Fees: A, H
This course presents the techniques and methods that
lead developers from conception through design, development,
installation and support of a business website. Students apply
techniques and methods through hands-on lab experience using
Microsoft Expression.
CIS 153
Web Development — DreamWeaver
3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 4 credits
Prerequisite: CIS 151
Course Fees: A, H
This course presents the techniques and methods that
lead developers from conception through design, development,
installation and support of a business website using DreamWeaver,
Fireworks and DHTML. Students develop interactive business
websites which incorporate graphics, multimedia, animation and
style sheets.
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CIS 207
Management Information Systems
2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours, 3 credits
Prerequisites: CIS 102 and CIS 210
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 251
Web Programming
2 lecture hours, 2 lab hours, 3 credits
Prerequisites: CIS 151 and CIS 110
Course Fees: A, H
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, H
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 044
Basic Composition I
3 lecture hours, 3 credits
Prerequisite: Placement Scores
Does not satisfy Communications credit needed to graduate
This course provides a thorough review of the elements needed
to write logically-structured sentences. Topics include parts of
speech and their grammatical functions, punctuation, mechanics,
spelling and word usage. In addition, students write on a variety
of topics based on their experiences, readings and research.
Successful completion of COM 044 advances a student to his/her
next level of competency.
COM 066
Basic Composition II
3 lecture hours, 3 credits
Prerequisite: Placement Scores
Does not satisfy Communications credit needed to graduate
This course reviews English skills that contribute to clear,
effective writing valued in college and daily living. Students are
introduced to writing as a process that includes planning, drafting
and revising. In addition, the course provides practice in the
principles of effective paragraph writing and their application to the
traditional five-paragraph essay. Successful completion of COM 066
advances a student to his/her next level of competency.
COM 077
Basic Composition Accelerated
6 lecture hours, 6 credits
Prerequisite: Placement Exam
Does not satisfy Communications credit needed to graduate
This course reviews the grammar skills and important principles
of writing that contribute to effective college compositions while
introducing students to various types of college-level writing including
but not limited to essay exam paragraphs, the traditional five
paragraph college essay, and the source paper. The accelerated
format of the course allows students to satisfy their developmental
writing requirements in a single semester. Successful completion
of the course advances students to ENG 101.
COM 088
Basic Composition III
3 lecture hours, 3 credits
Prerequisite: Placement Exam
Does not satisfy Communications credit needed to graduate.
This course provides basic principles needed to write strong
collegiate essays. Students practice a number of different ways
to organize and develop essays. In addition, the course introduces
types of writing required in college, such as essay exams,
summaries, reports and research papers. Further, students
continue to review skills needed to write clear, error-free sentences.
Successful completion of the course advances students to
ENG 101.
COM 104
Business Communications
3 lecture hours, 3 credits
Prerequisite: RDG 099
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
COM 106
Essentials of APA Documentation
1 lecture hour, 1 credit
Prerequisites: ENG 101 and RDG 099
This course will cover all aspects of the American Psychological
documentation format. Students will learn APA documentation of
in-text citations and reference pages as well as correct margins,
spacing, headers, title pages, footnotes and avoidance of plagiarism.
The student will take a series of open book quizzes, create an
annotated bibliography and write a research paper.
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.
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 both 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.
This course introduces the principles and mechanics of technical
and scientific writing for persons studying or working in technologies
or 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.
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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, for example, 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, for
example, figurative language, sound sequence, meter and stanzic
patterns. They prepare at least three poems for submission to a
magazine or literary journal.
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 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 basic
skills 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.
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 at 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, from 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 for Law Enforcement Majors Only
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 by 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 by 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 ans 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 by 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 by the Dean of STEM
Course Fees: A, H
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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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.
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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
Course Fee: E
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 Fees: E, 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
Course Fee: E
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.
DMS 117 Ultrasound Physics I
2 lecture hours, 2 credits
Prerequisites C or higher in DMS 101, BIO 105, PHY 103
Pre or Co-requisite: BIO 106 and ALH 104
Course Fee: E
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 hrs./wk. clinical
1.25 hrs./wk Scan Lab – 2 credit
Course Fee: K (onetime fee)
Prerequisite: ALH 104, C or higher in BIO 105, BIO 106
Pre or Co-requisite: 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
Course Fee: E
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: DMS 105 and DMS 116
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
Course Fee: E
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
Course Fees: E, J
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 Fees: E, 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 hours, 1 credit
Course Fee: J
Prerequisite: C or higher in DMS 226, DMS 202, DMS 204,
DMS 222, DMS 210
Co-requisite: DMS 208, DMS 205
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.
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DMS 222 Vascular Ultrasound
2 lecture, 2 lab 3 credits
Course Fee: E
Prerequisite: C or higher in DMS 201, DMS 203, DMS 209,
DMS 106
Pre or Co-requisite: 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 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
Program Fee: $1,000
Prerequisite: C or higher in DMS 201, DMS 203, DMS 209,
DMS 106
Pre or Co-requisite: DMS 202, DMS 204, DMS 222, DMS 210
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.
ENG – English
ENG 101
English Composition I
3 lecture hours, 3 credits
Prerequisites: COM 088 and 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 109 Survey of Classical Greek and Roman
Literature
3 lecture hours, 3 credits
Prerequisite: RDG 099
Co-requisite: ENG 101
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.
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 231
Major British Writers
3 lecture hours, 3 credits
Prerequisite: ENG 101
This course includes selected readings from the literary works
of major British 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.
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 (two–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.
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ENR – Engineering Science
ENR 101
Introduction to Engineering
3 lecture hours, 1 lab hour, 3 credits
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: MAT 108
Course Fees: B, G
This course introduces students to the science of engineering
through design and practice. Emphasis is placed on the synthesis
of knowledge, skills and the methodologies that are the essential
to all types of engineering professions. The course is structured to
integrate core scientific foundations into an engineering perspective
through the use of team-based projects, analytical tools and technical
communications.
ENR 207
Engineering Materials
2 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 3 credits
Prerequisite 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 classwork.
ENR 211
Engineering Statics
3 lecture hours, 3 credits
Prerequisite 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.
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.
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GEO – Geography
GEO 101
Principles of Geography
3 lecture hours, 3 credits
Prerequisite: RDG 099
This survey of geography includes place names, climate,
landforms and peoples. The implications of historical geography,
economics and political systems are reviewed. Visual imagery
through maps, models, films and video presentations are stressed,
both in class and through independent out-of-class exercises.
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 203
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.
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.
HIS 206
World History II
3 lecture hours, 3 credits
Prerequisite: RDG 099
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.
HPE – H
ealth, Physical Education
and Recreation
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 111 Cardiovascular Fitness Activities
2 activity hours, 1 credit
Course Fee: G
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.
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HPE 112
Introduction to Swimming
2 activity hours, 1 credit
Course Fee: G
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.
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 118
Self-Defense Awareness
1 lecture hour, 2 activity hours, 2 credits
Course Fee: G
This course studies the theory and techniques of self defense
that can be easily mastered by all, but does not require continual
physical conditioning or practice. Content focuses on 1) techniques
for eliminating dangers from daily living; 2) methods for recognizing
and avoiding dangers; and 3) skills and strategies for employing
physical defense when necessary. Topics include sexual assault,
sexual harassment and domestic violence. An understanding of the
different agencies that deal with these problems will be developed.
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 210 Individual and Dual Sports II
1 lecture hour, 2 activity hours, 2 credits
Course Fee: G
This course builds an understanding of how to teach archery
and golf. Basic skills, scoring, strategies of play, history, rules and
etiquette are covered. Proper teaching and coaching techniques
are emphasized and practiced.
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
Prerequisite: 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 234
Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries
3 lecture hours, 3 credits
Prerequisite: RDG 099
This course introduces principles of athletic training. Emphasis
is on the responsibilities of the trainer, conditioning and training of
the athlete, prevention and care of athletic injuries and taping.
Opportunities are provided for students to gain practical experience.
HPE 235
Principles of Athletic Conditioning
3 lecture hours, 3 credits
Prerequisite: HPE 234
This course provides basic principles of conditioning and
training. The course explores components of muscular strength
and endurance, cardiopulmonary endurance and flexibility.
HPE 238
Principles of Coaching
2 lecture hours, 2 credits
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.
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 speaking, comprehension, reading,
and writing Italian.
This course provides the basic principles and modern techniques
of coaching. Attention is devoted to various philosophies of coaching
for all levels of competitive sports.
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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.
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MAT – Mathematics
MAT 010
Introductory College Mathematics
3 lecture hours, 3 credits
Does not satisfy program requirements in mathematics
Pre or Co-requisite: RDG 099
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
Prerequisite: 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
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.
MAT 100
Foundations of Mathematics I
3 lecture hours, 3 credits
Prerequisites: Placement score of 50–75 and appropriate
major and RDG 099
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.
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 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 108
Calculus I
4 lecture hours, 4 credits
Prerequisite: High school Trigonometry and Analytical
Geometry or MAT 107
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.
MAT 109
Technical Mathematics
3 lecture hours, 3 credits
Prerequisite: Admission to Auto. 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 113
Discrete Mathematics
3 lecture hours, 3 credits
Prerequisite: MAT 105
This course is directed toward computer science and
mathematics majors. Topics include sets, relations, functions,
logic, induction, combinatorics, recurrence relations digraphs,
and trees. Emphasis is on the solution of problems.
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 series.
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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.
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 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 122
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 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.
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MUS 112
Basic Musicianship
3 lecture hours, 3 credits
Prerequisite: RDG 099
Basic Musicianship 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 and basic
precepts of tonality such as key, scale construction and basic chord
formation. The development of aural skills will be a secondary focus.
This course requires no previous musical experience and provides
a foundation for the further study of music theory.
MUS 121
The History of Broadway: American 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 Broadway 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.
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 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.
NMT – Nuclear Medicine Technology
NMT 106
Radiation Safety and Biology
1 lecture hour, 1 credit
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the program
Course Fee: E
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
Pre or Co-requisites: Acceptance into the NMT program,
PHY 103, ALH 104, NMT 106 and NMT 108
Course Fee: E
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
Co-requisites: NMT 106 and NMT 107
Pre or Co-requisite: ALH 104
Course Fee: E
Program Fee: $1,000
The focus of this course is nuclear medicine clinical
procedures. Primary topics include diagnostic applications of
radiopharmaceuticals, imaging techniques and scan interpretation
of several basic nuclear medicine procedures.
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 107, NMT 108,
NMT 106, ALH 104 and PHY 103
Pre- or Co-requisite: CHM 111
Course Fee: E
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: CHM 111 and NMT 111
Pre or Co-requisite: BIO 105
Course Fee: E
This course focuses on all aspects of nuclear pharmacology
including production, receipt, disposal and inventory of radionuclides.
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NMT 114
Nuclear Medicine Clinical Procedures II
30 lecture hours, 2 credits
Pre or Co-requisite: BIO 106
Course Fee: E
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
Course Fee: E
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
Course Fee: E
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
Course Fee: E
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 of the Dean of
Nursing and Allied Health
Course Fees: E, EVOLVE fee
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.
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NUR 106
Dosage Calculations for Nurses
1 lecture hour, 1 credit
Prerequisite: MAT 050 or MAT 051
Course Fee: E
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
Course Fee: E
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 123
LPN-RN Transition
2 lecture hours, 2 credits
Prerequisite: Current LPN Licensure
Pre or Co-requisite: BIO 106
This course introduces the Licensed Practical Nurse to the
role of the Registered Professional Nurse and is the foundation
of all subsequent nursing courses. The nurse’s role in promotion,
maintenance and restoration of health is explored within the context
of research and evidence based practice. Nursing trends, the
teaching learning process and the art and science of caring are
discussed. Legal and ethical aspects of the profession are explored.
A component of this course will familiarize the student with
technology utilized within RCGC and the Nursing Program.
NUR 130
Nursing I Lab
0 lecture hour, 3 lab hours, 1 credit
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Nursing program
Co-requisite: NUR 131
Course Fee: E
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
Course Fees: E, EVOLVE fee
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 hour, 3 lab hours, 1 credit
Prerequisites: NUR 130 and NUR 131
Co-requisite: NUR 141
Course Fee: E
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.
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
Course Fees: E, EVOLVE fee
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
Prerequisites: NUR 123 and NUR 141
Course Fee: E
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 127, NUR 140, NUR 141,
BIO 106 and PSY 211
Co-requisite: BIO 215
Course Fees: E, EVOLVE fee
Program Fee: $1,000
NUR 220
Transition to Practice
1 lecture hour, 75 Cooperative Work Experience hours,
3 credits
Prerequisites: NUR 215 and NUR 221
Course Fee: E, and an additional fee for the 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
Co-requisite: NUR 220
Course Fees: E, EVOLVE fee and an additional fee for the
HESI Exit exam
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.
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.
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.
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PHI 106
Biomedical Ethics
3 lecture hours, 3 credits
Prerequisite: ENG 101
This course is designed to introduce the student to classic and
contemporary methods and theories of bioethics and to use those
concepts to analyze and explore a variety of current biomedical
and health-care related issues.
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.
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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.
PHY 201
Physics I (calculus-based)
3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 4 credits
Pre or Co-requisites: MAT 108 and RDG 099
Course Fees: C, H
PHY 202
Physics II (calculus-based)
3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 4 credits
Prerequisite: PHY 201
Pre or Co-requisite: MAT 122
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.
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;
and court structures and court procedures. 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.
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.
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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. 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 through LEXIS
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 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
Prerequisite: 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, litigation proceedings in bankruptcy court.
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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
Prerequisite: 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
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
Prerequisite: 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.
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.
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.
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.
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RDG 055
Introduction to College Reading II
3 lecture hours, 3 credits
Prerequisite: Placement scores
The course is designed for students who need to improve
reading effectiveness in literal comprehension, inferential
comprehension and overall proficiency.
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.
RST – Respiratory Therapy *
This program is a cooperative effort between RCGC and the
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey — School
of Health Related Professions (UMDNJ–SHRP). Graduates are
awarded an associate degree from RCGC in conjunction with
UMDNJ–SHRP and are eligible for the National Board of Respiratory
Care (NRBC) Entry-Level Examination for Respiratory Therapists
and the subsequent advanced component of the NRBC credentialing
process.
Respiratory Therapy is a selective admission program. Students
must be accepted to the UMDNJ program prior to registering for any
RST/IDS courses.
* The RST/IDS course and sequence is under the auspices
of UMDNJ. Please contact UMDNJ at 856-566-2891 for questions
and an admission packet.
For General Education courses and sequence information
please call 856-415-2197.
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.
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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.
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.
**See also CRJ courses
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 102
Persuasive Speaking
3 lecture hours, 3 credits
Prerequisite: RDG 099
This course examines the psychology of persuasion and the
techniques used in a persuasive effort. Activities reinforce and
implement theories studied in class and a study of nonverbal
communication is included.
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
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
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
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.
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.
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Faculty and Staff Directory
Faculty and
Staff Directory
Administration
Dr. Frederick Keating
President
B.A., M.A., The College of New Jersey
Ed.D., Wilmington University
Dr. Linda Martin
Vice President, Academic Services
B.S.N., Trenton State College
M.S.N., Rutger’s Graduate School
Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University
Dominick J. Burzichelli
Vice President,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
Office of the President
Dr. Frederick Keating
President
B.A., M.A., The College of New Jersey
Ed.D., Wilmington University
Almarie Jones
Executive Director, Diversity and Equity
B.S., Saint Paul’s College
M.S., Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
Danielle E. Morganti
Executive Director, Human Resources
A.A.S., Gloucester County College
B.S., Rowan University
M.B.A., University of Phoenix
Karen Sitarski
Sr. Executive Assistant to the President
and the Board of Trustees
Margaret Resue
Sr. Executive Assistant, Institutional
Compliance
B.A., SUNY Buffalo
Annette Clifford
Executive Assistant
A.A.S., Gloucester County College
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Office of Academic Services
Dr. Linda Martin
Vice President, Academic Services
B.S.N., Trenton State College
M.S.N., Rutger’s Graduate School
Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University
Susan Nikkels
Executive Assistant
A.A.S., Gloucester County College
Diane Macris
Administrator, Gloucester County Cultural
and Heritage Commission
A.A., Gloucester County College
B.F.A., Rowan University
Academic Compliance Division
Yvonne Greenbaun
Dean, Academic Compliance
A.S., Mercer Community College
B.S., M.A., The College of New Jersey
Betty Magjuka
Associate Dean, Educational
Foundations
B.S., Utica College of Syracuse
University
M.A., Rowan University
Irena Skot
Director II, Distance Education and CETL
A.A.S., Gloucester County College
B.S.I.S., Widener University
M.B.A., Wilmington University
Carol Berk
Administrator, Academic Services
B.A., Rowan University
Carol Meglio-Lentz
Administrator, Tutoring Services
A.A., Gloucester County College
B.A., Rowan University
M.S. Ed., Capella University
Kathie J. Scaffidi
Administrator, Testing Services
B.A., Glassboro State College
Diane Trace
Institutional Outcomes Assessment
Analyst
B.A., Rowan University
M.A., University of Delaware
Kenneth Rothfuss
Coordinator, Success Center
A.A., Salem Community College
Kimberly Pandolph
Coordinator, Testing Services
B.S., University of Pittsburg
Katherine Livingston
Team Coordinator, Level V
B.A., University of Arizona
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Business Studies Division
Patricia D. Claghorn
Dean, Business Studies
B.S., The Pennsylvania State University
M.A., Saint Francis College
Darlene Berger
Instructor I, Cooperative Education
B.S., LaSalle University
M.A., Trident University
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
Anna Fitzpatrick
Associate Professor, Business Studies
B.S., Pennsylvania State University
M.Ed., Temple University
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
Henry Ryder
Professor, Economics
A.B., Lafayette College
M.B.A., University of Pennsylvania
James A. Sloan
Assistant Professor, Computer
Information Systems/Technology
A.S., Gloucester County College
B.A., Glassboro State College
M.B.A., Drexel University
Barbara D. Turner
Professor, Computer Science/Business
Management/Computer Information
Systems
B.S., M.S., Old Dominion University
Faculty and Staff Directory
Carthornia Kouroupos
Team Coordinator, Level V,
Business Studies
A.A.S., Gloucester County College
B.A., Fairleigh Dickinson University
Automotive Technology
Jeffrey Silvestri
Instructor, Automotive Technology
Program
B.S., Widener University
Edward Blaetz
Instructor, Automotive Technology
Program
A.A.S., Gloucester County College
Health, Physical Education
and Recreation Division
Ronald H. Case
Dean, Health, Physical Education,
and Recreation; Athletic Director
B.S., M.S., State University of
New York (Cortland)
K. Michael Dickson
Instructor I, Health, Physical Education
and Recreation
B.A., M.A., Rowan University
Lauren Morgan
Assistant Professor, Health, Physical
Education and Recreation
B.S., Bloomsburg University
M.S., West Chester University
Brian Rowan
Assistant Director, Athletics
A.S., Gloucester County College
B.A., Rutgers University
M.A., University of Phoenix
Lynn Kindrachuk
Administrator, Fitness/Wellness Center
B.S., University of Saskatchewan
M.S., The College of New Jersey
Ellise Spaulding
Athletic Trainer
B.S., University of Maine
M.S., California University of PA
Leanne Schoening
Team Coordinator, Level V
A.S., Gloucester County College
B.S., Coastal Carolina University
M.S., Trident University
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
Lucy McClain, Esq.
Assistant Professor, Paralegal
B.S., Rutgers University
J.D, Villanova University
Robert Hill
Director II, Fire Academy
B.A., Glassboro State College
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, Reading
B.S., Trenton State College
M.A., Ohio State University
Bryan H. Buttler
Assistant Professor, English
B.A., M.A., Rutgers University
Namorah Byrd
Associate Professor, English
B.A., M.A. Temple University
Joseph D’Argenio
Instructor I, History
B.A., Ramapom College of New Jersey
M.A., Lehigh University
Linda DeFelice
Professor, English
B.S., Shippensburg College
M.A., Glassboro State College
Dr. William DeTora
Professor, English
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Temple University
Chara Doyle
Assistant Professor, Sociology
B.S.W., M.S.W., 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
Charles H. Harkins
Professor, English
B.A., M.A., Glassboro State College
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
Dr. William Leonard
Assistant Professor, Psychology
B.S., Polytechnic Institute
M.A., Ph.D, Temple University
Dr. Zbigniew Marczuk
Assistant Professor, Philosophy
B.S., St. Francis College
M.A., Ph.D., Claremont Graduate
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
Keesha Patterson
Instructor I, English
B.S., Towson University
M.A., Morgan State University
Dr. Natalka Pavlovsky
Associate 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
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
Nicole Duncan
Administrator, Academic Services
A.A., Gloucester County College
B.S.W., Rutgers University, Camden
Sabrina Corsey
Team Coordinator, Level V
A.A., Gloucester County College
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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
Laura Charboneau
Assistant Dean, Nursing and Allied Health
A.S., Camden County College
R.N. Helene Fuld School of Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N. University of Delaware
Patricia Blackman-Hill
Instructor I, Nursing
B.S.N., Thomas Jefferson University
M.S.N., University of Phoenix
Dr. Susan Bodman
Associate Professor, Nursing
R.N., B.S.N., Thomas Jefferson
University
M.S.N., Villanova University
Ed.D., Wilmington University
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
Dr. LaVonne Couch
Physical Therapy Instructor/Program
Director
A.S., Burlington County College
B.S., Richard Stockton College of NJ
M.S., New Jersey Institute of Technology
Ph.D., Wilmington University
Theresa Covello, CNE
Instructor I, Nursing
A.A.S., Gloucester County College
B.S.N., M.S.N., Thomas Edison State
College
Marion Destralo-Caporusso, CNE
Instructor I, Nursing
R.N., Methodist Hospital School
of Nursing
B.S.N., LaSalle University
M.S.N., Widener 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
Mary Mishler, CNE
Instructor I, Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N., University of
Pennsylvania
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Dr. Carolyn Mosley
Assistant Professor, Nursing
RN, B.S.N., Rutgers, The State University
M.S.N., A.P.N., University of Pennsylvania
D.N.P., Rutgers, The State University
Laura J. Sharkey-Pyle, CNMT
Instructor I, Program Director, Nuclear
Medicine Technology
A.A.S., Delaware Technical and
Community College
B.S., Widener University
M.Ed., Wilmington University
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
Genevieve Turner
Instructor I, Nursing
B.S.N., The College of New Jersey
M.S.N., Regis University
Donna Jenkins
Administrator, Academic Support
B.S., Fairleigh Dickinson University
Laurie Rohrman, RDMS, RVT
DMS Clinical Coordinator
A.A.S., Gloucester County College
Denise Gerace
Team Coordinator, Level V
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
Emily Allen
Assistant Professor, Biology
B.A., M.S., University of Delaware
Sarah Baxter
Assistant Professor, Mathematics
B.A., Messiah College
M.S., Kansas State University
Michelle Briles
Assistant Professor, Mathematics
B.A., Providence College
M.A., Rowan University
Carlos Burke
Assistant Professor, Mathematics
B.S., Cheyney University
M.S., Rowan University
Gregory D. Buthusiem
Instructor I, Mathematics
B.A., M.A., Rutgers University, Camden
Dr. Lemuel B. Clark
Assistant Professor, Biology
A.A., Hampton Junior College
B.S., Bethune-Cookman College
M.D., Meharry Medical College
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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
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
Dr. Christina Nase
Assistant Professor, Chemistry
B.S., Bloomsburg University
Ph.D., University of Florida
Ali Navvab
Assistant Professor, Engineering
Science
B.S.M.E., Florida International
University
M.S.E., University of Central Florida
Barbara Nienstedt-McCormack
Professor, Mathematics
B.A., M.A., Glassboro State College
Mike Pawela
Assistant Professor, Network
Management
B.S., M.S., Widener University
Dr. Robert D. Rossi
Associate 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
Associate Professor, Biology
B.A., LaSalle University
M.D., Medical College of Pennsylvania
Valeria Petrany
Supervisor, Laboratory Science
B.S., Rutgers University
Teresa Westervelt
Team Coordinator, Level V
Office of Institutional Research
Karen A. Durkin
Dean, Institutional Research
A.A., Peirce Jr. College
B.A., Florida Atlantic University
M.A., University of Maryland,
College Park
John Pidgeon
Director, Institutional Research
B.A., Muskingum University
Continuing Education
Division
Brigette Satchell
Dean, Continuing Education
A.A.S., Camden County College
B.S., Rowan University
M.B.A., University of Phoenix
Deborah Rabottino
Director II, Continuing Education
B.A., Glassboro State College
Thewantha Torain
Team Coordinator, Level IV
Roxanne R. Somers
Development Assistant
Adult Basic Education
Joseph Spencer
Adult Education Instructor/Site
Coordinator
A.A., Gloucester County College
B.S., Rowan University
Regina Harrison
ABE Program Aide
A.A., Camden County College
B.S. Philadelphia Biblical University
Barbara Walker
ABE Counselor/Instructor
B.A., Glassboro State College
Jean Bingham
Team Coordinator V
Continuing Education
Helen Antonucci
Coordinator, Senior Corps.
Annette Hughes
Supervisor, Business Safety Program
A.A.S., Gloucester County College
Felicia Carroll
Team Coordinator, Level IV
Patricia Brown
Grants Assistant, CET
ACT Program
Jaclyn Abrams
Transition Specialist
B.S., University of Delaware
Karen Quigley
ACT Program Instructor
B.A., M.A.T., Fairleigh Dickinson
University
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
Tom Capaccio
Sergeant
Philadelphia Police Academy
Daniel Sharper
Sergeant
Mark Getsinger
Security Officer
A.S., Gloucester County College
B.A., M.A., Rowan University
Richard Dale
Security Officer
Robert Hanke
Security Officer
A.A., A.S., Gloucester County College
Michael Polidoro
Security Officer
Ronald Rogers
Security Officer
William Wiltsey
Security Officer
Mary Benedetti
Team Coordinator, Level IV
A.S., Gloucester County College
Office of Technology
Josh R. Piddington
Chief Information Officer
A.S. Gloucester County College
B.S., M.A., Rowan University
Beth Beecroft
Technician, E-Learning
B.A., Rowan University
David Coates
Coordinator, Instructional Technology
A.A.S., Gloucester County College
B.A., Temple University
M.S., Wilkes University
Diana L. DeVault
Team Coordinator, Level IV,
Instructional Technology
B.A., Randolph Macon Woman’s
College
Vaughn Hampton
Coordinator, Smart Classrooms
Technical Support
Michael Fox
PC Tech/Help Desk (Tier I and II)
Nicholas Brewer
PC Tech/Help Desk (Tier II)
A.S., Gloucester County College
Terrance Williams
PC Tech/Help Desk (Tier II)
Network Services
Michael Gotthold
Assistant Director, Network and
Systems Administrator
David Comfort
Administrator, Web and Portal Systems
A.S., Gloucester County College
B.S., Drexel University
Nayibe Lopez
Programmer Analyst
A.S., Borough of Manhattan Community
College
B.B.A., Baruch College
Robert Lore
Applications and Systems Administrator
Carlos Lugo
Applications and Systems Administrator
B.S., ITT Technical Institute
Jennifer Yager
Web and Social Media Specialist
A.A., Gloucester County College
A.A., Burlington County College
B.A., Rutgers University
Kevin Yang
Report Writer
B.S., Oklahoma City University
M.B.A., Oklahoma City University
Library
Jane L. Crocker
Sr. Director, Library; Associate
Professor, Library
B.A., Bridgewater State University
M.S.L.S., Simmons College
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; Instructor I, Library Services
B.A., Lebanon Valley College
M.S., Drexel University
Carol Atkinson
Library Technician
B.A., Rowan University
AnnaMarie Kehnast
Coordinator, Library Serials and
User Services
A.A.S., Delaware Technical and
Community College
B.A., Glassboro State College
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Mary Hurlburt
Team Coordinator, Level III
A.S., Gloucester County College
Margery Schoening
Team Coordinator, Level IV
A.A.S., Gloucester County College
Facilities
Paul Grasso
Manager, Maintenance and
New Construction
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
Terry Briody
Custodian (Black Seal)
Allen Brown
Custodian/Utility Person
Jason Caulley
Custodian
Ronald DelPiano
Custodian/Utility Person
George Gaines
Custodian
Michael Getsinger
Maintenance/Fireman
Edward Gillies
Grounds/Utility Person
Clayton Hill
Custodian/Utility Person
Michael Lemon
Custodian/Utility Person
Bryan Lester
Custodian (Black Seal)
Joshua MacFerren
Maintenance/Fireman
B.A., Rowan University
Raymond McCann
Grounds/Utility Person
Timothy Mitcham
Custodian (Black Seal)
Janet Morris
Coordinator, Maintenance
Richard O’Neill
Custodian/Utility Person
Lois Passalaqua
Maintenance/Fireman
A.A.S., Gloucester County College
Domenick Russo
Custodian (Black Seal)
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Sharon Scott
Custodian/Utility Person
Teneisha Z. Soriano
Custodian
Dorothy Thompson
Custodian/Utility Person
Daniel Thornton
Custodian/Utility Person
Jose Vazquez
Custodian
David Vogel
Grounds Person
Donna Marie Wark
Custodian
A.A.S., Gloucester County College
Ronald Wilcox
Custodian
Jacqueline Wyatt
Custodian (Black Seal)
Matthew Wyatt
Coordinator, Custodial/Grounds
MaryAnn Everline
Team Coordinator, Level V
A.A.S., Gloucester County College
College Services
Christina Denney
Supervisor, Purchasing Services
B.A., Rowan University
Brent Corbin
Administrator, Mail and Duplicating
Services
Sherry Bohl
Shipping/Receiving/Mail Clerk, Level III
John Moore
Project Clerk, Level II, Duplicating
Timothy Smith
Shipping/Receiving/Mail Clerk, Level III
A.S., Gloucester County College
Office of Financial Services
Elizabeth Hall
Executive Director, Financial Services
B.S., Widener University
Steven Awalt
Accountant
A.A.S., Gloucester County College
Vacant
Senior Accountant/Internal Auditor
Lorna LaMaestra
Collector/Payment Plan Representative
Ryan Wentzel
Bursar/Accountant
A.A., Gloucester County College
B.A., Rowan University
Adrienne Lawton
Project Clerk, Level III
Dana Ott
Payroll Manager
B.S., Widener University
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Cheryl Lewis
Controller
C.P.A., B.S., Rutgers University
Patricia Mostovlyan
Team Coordinator, Level IV
Raymond T. Page
Director of Foundation
B.A., University of Delaware
J.D., University of Nebraska College
of Law
Sherri Pratt
Senior Accountant, Continuing
Education
B.S., Virginia Tech
M.A., Fairleigh Dickinson
Stephanie Fordyce
Bookkeeper/Cashier, Level III
Janet Quinn
Bookkeeper/Cashier, Level III
Margaret Yahrling
Bookkeeper/Cashier, Level IV
Ana Maria Schultz
Financial Services Assistant
Diane Michaels
Payroll Assistant
Office of Diversity
and Equity
Almarie Jones
Executive Director, Diversity and Equity
B.S., Saint Paul’s College
M.S., Cheyney University of
Pennsylvania
Joan Kuhar
Training/Safety Compliance Coordinator
A.A., Goldey Beacom College
Office of Human Resources
Danielle E. Morganti
Executive Director, Human Resources
A.A.S., Gloucester County College
B.S., Rowan University
M.B.A., University of Phoenix
Marna Carlton
Assistant Director, Human Resources
Vacant
Human Resources Benefits Manager
Marguerite Vacchiano
Human Resources Recruitment
Coordinator
Office of College Relations,
Communications and
Marketing
Eileen P. Shute
Executive Director, College Relations,
Communications and Marketing
(GCSSSD/GCIT Shared Services)
Andrea Stanton
Director II, College Relations,
Communications and Marketing
B.A., Glassboro State College
M.A., Rowan University
Susan Weiss
Administrator, Publications
B.A., Rutgers University — Camden
College of Arts and Sciences
Victoria Gall
Administrator, Marketing
B.A., Rowan University
Kathleen Malloy
Marketing Assistant
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
Career and Academic
Planning (CAP) Center
John Ortiz
Director I, Career Academic Planning
B.S., Adelphi University
M.A., Eastern Michigan University
Randee Davidson
Assistant Director, Career and
Academic Planning
A.A., Gloucester County College
B.A., M.A.S., Fairleigh Dickinson
University
Michael Plagianakos
Director II, University Relations
B.A., Ramapo College
M.S.Ed., Old Dominion University
Kimberly Rice
Team Coordinator, Level IV
Victorine Franks-Hogan
Project Clerk, Level III
Educational Opportunity Fund
Audreen E. Pittman
Director II, EOF
B.A., Rowan University
M.A.S., Fairleigh Dickinson University
Samira A. Abdur-Rahman
EOF Program Coordinator
B.A., M.A., Rutgers University
M.A., New York University
Sheryl Ratcliffe
EOF Recruiter
B.A., Richard Stockton College of NJ
M.P.A., Rutgers University
Enrollment Services
Sandra Hoffman
Executive Director, Enrollment Services
B.S., Richard Stockton College of NJ
M.S.W., Rutgers University
Jacqueline Butler
Director, Student Records
A.S., Community College of
Philadelphia
B.A., Eastern College
Michele Capanas
Project Clerk, Level II
Brittany Kouroupos-Bogan
Administrator, Admissions/Outreach
B.A., Alvernia University
M.S., Drexel University
Megan Ruttler
Administrator, Center for College &
Career Readiness
B.A., Richard Stockton College of NJ
M.C.E., Ohio University
Kristen Whyte
Admissions/Recruitment Coordinator
B.A., Marywood University
Athena Slaton
Team Coordinator, Level IV
B.A., Rowan University
Robin Theurer
Team Coordinator, Level III
Holly Turk
Team Coordinator, Level IV
A.A.S., Gloucester County College
Rae Lynn Stevenson
Team Coordinator, Level III
Amran Abdullahi
Team Coordinator, Level III
Financial Aid and 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
Christina Kulisek
Administrator, 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
Sheryl Klein
Team Coordinator, Level III
Susan MacWilliams
Team Coordinator, Level III
Financial Aid
Kathleen Ellis-Foultz
Director, Financial Aid
A.A.S., Peirce College
B.A., Widener University
Kelly E’We
Administrator, Financial Aid
B.A., New York Institute of Technology
M.S.M., Wilmington University
Eileen Mantici
Administrator, Financial Aid
B.A., Widener University
M.S.M., Wilmington University
Paul Roach
Financial Aid Coordinator
A.S., Gloucester County College
B.A., Rowan University
Elizabeth Brady
Team Coordinator, Level III
A.A.S., Gloucester County College
Terri Germano
Team Coordinator, Level III
Rene Youssef
Team Coordinator, Level III
B.A., Rowan University
Scholarships
Karen F. Lucas
Administrator, Student Scholarships
A.A., Gloucester County College
B.A., Thomas Edison State College
M.A.S., Fairleigh Dickinson University
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
Beverly Coates
Secretary, Level II
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Student Affairs
Samantha VanKooy
Director II, Student Affairs
B.A., M.A., Rowan University
Kathy McKenna
Team Coordinator, Level IV
Student Development
Richard J. Brown
Director II, Advising
B.A., Glassboro State College
Jeff Burns
Counseling Advisor
B.S, M.S., Embry-Riddle Aeronuatical
University
M.A., Rowan University
Dyron Corley
Counseling Advisor
B.S., The College of New Jersey
M.A.S., Fairleigh Dickinson 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
Thelma Hill
Counseling Advisor
B.A., Virginia Polytechnic and State
University
Tanya D. Johnson
Counseling Advisor
B.A., Peirce College
M.S., Capella University
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Dr. Lois Y. Lawson-Briddell
Director II, Undecided Majors
A.A.S., Community College of
Philadelphia
B.S., Temple University
M.A., Rutgers University
Ph.D., Capella University
Teresa Nate
Counseling Advisor
A.S., Gloucester County College
B.A., M.A., Fairleigh Dickinson
University
George H. Rey IV
Counseling Advisor
B.S., Lock Haven University
M.S., M.A., Indiana University
of Pennsylvania
People in Transition
Jeanne M. LaBuz, CWDP
Director II, People in Transition
B.A., Stockton State College of NJ
M.A., Glassboro State College
Student Life
Cheryl McBride
Director II, Student Life
A.S., Gloucester County College
B.S., Wilmington University
Diane Hare
Student Life Technician
A.A.S., Gloucester County College
B.A., Fairleigh Dickinson University
Shannon White, LCSW
Clinical Counselor
B.A., Lehigh University
M.S.W., Rutgers University
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Vice Presidents Emeriti
John M. Henzy
Vanel Perry
Dr. Susan E. Smith
Evelyn Webb
Professors Emeriti
Dr. Ross Beitzel, Art
David Cosky, Computerized Office
Administration
Eileen Conte, Nursing
Gaspare DiLorenzo, Accounting
George J. Downing, Psychology
John Enzman, Counseling
Daina S. Eymontt, Nursing
Roseann Foglio, Mathematics
Raymond Gick, Nursing
Edward Hamburg, Business
Dr. Stanley J. Hanna, History
Dr. Robert L. Hart, Communications
Charles S. Homan, Science
Olga Isenberg, Business
W. Ray Kohler, Political Science and Law
Wilma Laycock, Physical Education
Michael Lindner, Sociology
A. Donald MacKerell, Business
Joseph Manganello, Psychology
William Mays, Sr., Mathematics
Kathleen McCracken, Nursing
Peter P. Mitchell, Biology
Dr. Robert A. Mossman, Sociology
Mary Mottola, Nursing and Allied Health
Carole Murtha, Nursing
William J. Pitt, Jr., Psychology
Dr. Robert W. Pultorak, Biology
Stephen A. Rosbert Jr., Business
Soheir A. Said, Mathematics
Catherine Shearer, Nursing and
Allied Health
William L. Shooter, Mathematics
Pamela G. Simmerman, Physics
Madelyn M. Smith, Mathematics
Doris Snyder, Nursing and Allied Health
Jacqueline Sokoloff, Nursing and
Allied Health
Berminna Solem, Human Development/
Special Education
Lucy Stetter, Nursing and Allied Health
Dr. Henry Burk Sullivan, Communications
June Sweeten, Nursing and Allied Health
Ellen K. Tiedrich, Library Science
Judith Woehrle, Nursing
Advisory Committees
Advisory Committees
Accounting
Computer Graphic Arts
Joseph Assalone, Internal Revenue Agent,
Internal Revenue Service and Adjunct
Instructor, RCGC
Darlene Berger, Program Director/
Instructor, Cooperative Education,
RCGC
Leo Chow, Assistant Professor, Accounting,
RCGC
Anna Fitzpatrick, Associate Professor,
Business Studies, RCGC
John Fitzpatrick, CPA, President, Premier
Accounting Services PC
Thomas McCormack, Assistant Professor,
Business Law/Accounting
Dave Murray, Controller, Inspira Health
Network
Garrett C. Rattle, Senior Information
Manager, Deloitte Consulting, LP and
Adjunct Instructor, RCGC
Henry Ryder, Professor, Economics,
RCGC
Mike Schiavoni, Finance Manager, Zodiac
Aerospace
Mary Malinconico, Associate Professor,
Coordinator, Computer Graphic Arts,
Rowan College at Gloucester County
Robert Harrington, President, Manna
Designs
Jeanette Iversen Rattle, Adjunct Instructor,
Rowan College at Gloucester County
Ryan R. Morrison, Software Engineer,
The SI Organization, Inc., CEO, Island
Officials, & Student, Gloucester County
College
Steven Riggs, CEO/President, Graphics
Solutions
Susan Weiss, Publications Administrator
and Adjunct Instructor, Rowan College
at Gloucester County
Andrea Zane, Sales Manager, SJ Biz
Magazine
Automotive Technology
Steven Ball, Industrial Tool Representative,
Snap-On Tools
Edward Blaetz, Instructor, Automotive
Technology, Rowan College at
Gloucester County
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
Terry Morrison, Service Director, Pacifico
Ford, Philadelphia, PA
Jeffrey Silvestri, Coordinator and Instructor,
Automotive Technology, Rowan College
at Gloucester County
Gene Steward, Field Service
Representative, Ford Motor Company
Steven Wingate, Service Manager, ACE
Ford, Woodbury, NJ
Computer Information
Systems
Ann Belletieri, Adjunct Instructor, RCGC
David Carroll, Chief Technology Officer,
Equus Capital Partners, LTD.
Joseph Colasante, Assistant Professor,
Computer Information Systems, RCGC
David Comfort, Administrator, Web and
Portal Systems and Adjunct Instructor,
RCGC
Anna Fitzpatrick, Associate Professor,
Business Studies, RCGC
Michael Girone, Senior Director, Global
Learning and Leadership Development,
Agilent Technologies and Adjunct
Instructor, RCGC
Dennis Lloyd, Associate Professor,
Computer Information Technology,
RCGC
Robert J. Mizia, Chief Information Officer,
Inspira Health Network
Nancy A. McDonald, Chair, ISM & WIS
Programs, Associate Professor of
Technology, Wilmington University
Josh Piddington, Chief Information Officer
and Adjunct Instructor, RCGC
Henry Ryder, Professor, Economics,
RCGC
Irena Skot, Director, Distance Education
and CETL, RCGC
James Sloan, Assistant Professor,
Coordinator, Computer Information
Systems, RCGC
Barbara Turner, Professor, Computer
Science/Business Management/
Computer Information Systems, RCGC
Madeline Wilson, Adjunct Instructor, RCGC
Criminal Justice/Law
Enforcement
Ptl. Rachel Baum, Rowan University Police
Department
Undersheriff Andre Bay, Adjunct Instructor,
Rowan College at Gloucester County
Law and Justice Division
Mr. Francis Burke, Adjunct Instructor,
Rowan College at Gloucester County
Law and Justice Division
Mrs. Almarie Jones, Executive Director,
Diversity and Equity, Rowan College
at Gloucester County
Mrs. Lucy McClain, Assistant Professor/
Coordinator, Rowan College at
Gloucester County Paralegal Program
Chief Rafael Muniz, Washington Twp.
Police Department
Mr. William Perna, Adjunct Instructor,
Rowan College at Gloucester County
Law and Justice Division
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Diagnostic Medical
Sonography
Marketing and
Management
Jennifer Aloi, Memorial Hospital of Salem
County
Chrissy Baker, Elmer Hospital
Donna Basmajian, Kennedy Memorial
Hospital/UMC
Carol Clark, Kennedy Memorial/
UMC-Turnersville
Stacy Coates-Borgia, Kennedy Memorial
Hospital/UMC
Janet Covoleski, Inspira-Bridgeton
Natalie Farrell, Inspira-Elmer
David Guay, Cape Regional Medical
Center
Jennifer Hatfield, Outpatient Medical
Imaging-Wash. Twp
Ellen Janack, 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
Lonni Pacione, Atlanticare Regional
Medical Center-Mainland
Alissha Panero, 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
Tracy Saldutti, RDMS, Cooper Hospital/
University Medical Center
John Snyder, F.M. & W. Drilling, Inc.
Grace Sveinbjornsson, Cooper
ADU-Antenatal Diagnostic Center
Helen Taylor, South Jersey Radiology,
Voorhees
Donald Walter, RDMS, Virtua Health
System-Voorhees Division
Maureen Whitzer, Virtua, Voorhees
Michelle Weatherby, RDMS, Shore
Memorial Hospital
Janis Della Zanna, Altanticare Maternal
Fetal Medicine
Mike Bosniak, Associate Creative Director,
Copy Developer, Harris, Baio and
McCullough
Stephen Domzalski, Adjunct Instructor,
RCGC
Lynda K. Fuller, Director, Undergraduate
Programs, Wilmington University
Steve Graham, Vice President, CICERO
Systems
Benjamin T. Griffith, President/CEO,
South Jersey Federal Credit Union
Joseph O’Donnell, Vice President,
Fulton Bank
Michael Pallozzi, Executive Vice President,
HFM Investment Advisors, Inc.
Roman Perez, Operations Manager,
Paulsboro Lubricants Plant, ExxonMobil
Refining & Supply Company
Henry Ryder, Professor, Economics,
RCGC
Shawn Salvatore, Senior Vice President,
Account Management, Harris, Baio
and McCullough
Irena Skot, Director, Distance Education
and CETL, RCGC
Fred Tomlin, Adjunct Instructor, RCGC
Diane Trace, Institutional Outcomes
Assessment Analyst and Adjunct
Instructor, RCGC
Barbara Turner, Professor, Computer
Science/Business Management/
Computer Information Systems, RCGC
Nuclear Medicine
Technology
Joanne Betz, Nuclear Medicine
Department, Nazareth Hospital
David Bye, Nuclear Medicine/U.S.
Departments, Our Lady of Lourdes
Medical Center.
Steven Regn, Nuclear Medicine
Department, Virtua Health Systems
Sue Haviland, Atlanticare Regional
Medical Center
Roseanne Leighty, Coordinator of NMT
Department, Kennedy Memorial
Hospitals UMC, Washington Township
Division
Frank Manzoni, Clinical Supervisor, South
Jersey Radiology, Washington Township
Jane Oyer, Nuclear Medicine Department,
Kennedy Memorial Hospitals, Stratford
Division
Joan Parks, Nuclear Medicine Department,
Hospital University of Pennsylvania
Dr. Markus Whitley, Booth Radiology
Associates, Washington Township
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Nursing*
Leslie Beck, Clinical Educator, Kennedy
Health System
Michele Boyd, Inspira Medical Center
Woodbury
Cindi Calabrese, Education, Inspira
Medical Centers, Inc.
Bernadette Graff, Faculty member, GCIT
Elizabeth Malane, Affiliate Coordinator,
Cooper Hospital/UMC
Deborah Malone, Kennedy Health System
Martin Manno, Kennedy Health System
L. Dawn McCall, Senior Educator/
Academic Affiliations, Virtua Health
System
Monica Peterson, Education Specialist,
South Jersey Hospital System
Kathy Pfleger, Clinical Educator, Inspira
Medical Center Woodbury
Shannon Spaeth, Kennedy Health
Care Center
Dr. Carole Subotich, Rowan College
at Gloucester County
Emily Turnure, Nurse Educator, Inspira
Medical Centers, Inc.
* As of July 2014
Paralegal
Lucy P. McClain, Esq., Program
Coordinator/Facilitator of ABA Approval
Frederick Madden, Dean, Law and Justice
Division, Gloucester County College
Lewis Adler, Esquire (Private Attorney)
Meredith Bond, Paralegal/Law Office
Manager (Private)
Lynn DeRemigio, Paralegal (Government)
Bethany Frederick, Paralegal
(Government)
Cyndy Gallenthin (General Public)
Michelle Jeneby, Esq., Assistant
Prosecutor, Gloucester County
Betsy Lindenberg, Paralegal (Private)
Lynn Perez, Paralegal (Corporate)
Dianna Reed-Rolando, Esq., Assistant
Prosecutor, Gloucester County
Tammy Toton, Paralegal (Private)
Directions
Directions
Directions to Rowan College
at Gloucester County 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 Stars 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.
Directions to RCGC’s
Continuing Education Center
Located at 1492 Tanyard Road
Sewell, NJ
856-415-7414
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 sign, 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 sign. Cross over Blackwood-Barnsboro Rd. The
entrance to the office is on right before Tanyard Rd. intersection.
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 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 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.
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 Rowan College at Gloucester
County.
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To complete your application for admission, you must supply your official high school transcript, GED, TASK or HiSET test scores.
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 To complete a professional development certificate
 To develop or improve job skills
 To take some RCGC courses and transfer to a four year college
 To take a RCGC course(s) for one semester while attending another college
 For self improvement or intellectual growth
Sports/Activities
 I am interested in participating in athletics while attending Rowan College at Gloucester County.
Please indicate which sport(s):
 Baseball
 Softball
 Tennis
 Track & Field
 Basketball
 Soccer
 Cross Country
 Wrestling
Programs
of
Study
Please Note:If you are applying as a full-time student or intend to apply for Financial Aid, you must choose an Associate Degree or Certificate
Program.
Choose One
Associate in Arts (A.A.)
ASC
 Arts & Sciences
ART
 Arts & Sciences — Art Option
COM
 Arts & Sciences — Communications Option
PHO
 Arts & Sciences — Digital Photography Option
ENG
 Arts & Sciences — English Option
HST
 Arts & Sciences — History Option
MUS
 Arts & Sciences — Music Option
PHI
 Arts & Sciences — Philosophy Option
LAW
 Arts & Sciences — Pre-Law Option
PSY
 Arts & Sciences — Psychology Option
SOW
 Arts & Sciences — Social Work
SOC
 Arts & Sciences — Sociology Option
SPA
 Arts & Sciences — Spanish
THR
 Arts & Sciences — Theatre, Drama Option
EDU
 Education
HPE
 Health, Physical Education & Recreation
Associate in Science (A.S.)
ASC
 Arts & Sciences
CRJ
 Arts & Sciences — Criminal Justice Option
MAT
 Arts & Sciences — Mathematics Option
PHY
 Arts & Sciences — Physics
BIO
 Biology
BIO-TEC
 Biology — Bioscience Technologies Option
BUS
 Business Administration
CHM
 Chemistry
CHM PHA
 Chemistry — Pre-Pharm.D. Option
CIS
 Computer Information Systems
CSC
 Computer Science
ENR
 Engineering Science
ESC
 Equine Science
EXS
 Exercise Science
MSC
 Marine Science
Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)
ACT
 Accounting
CGA GID
 Computer Graphic Arts — Game/Interactive Design Option
CGA PRT
 Computer Graphic Arts — Print Design Option
CET
 E ngineering Technologies (Civil Engineering Technology,
CIT
LEN
MMG
PLG
WEB
NON MATRIC
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UND
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Construction Management, Drafting and Design, Land
Surveying)
Information Technology
Law Enforcement
Marketing & Management
Paralegal
Website Development for E-Commerce
N
on-matriculating
(I plan to attend part-time and will not pursue a degree.)
Undecided
Selective Admissions Programs:
Acceptance into the following programs is a Selective Admissions
Process. Please contact the Office of Admissions for details
concerning the admission process to these programs:
PRE NUR
PRE NUR
PRE DMS
PRE NMT
PRE AUT
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A.S. Nursing
A.S. Nursing — LPN – RN
A.A.S. Diagnostic Medical Sonography
A.A.S. Nuclear Medicine Technology
A.A.S. Automotive Technology (Ford ASSET)
Special Admissions Programs:
The following programs require additional documentation. Please
contact the Office of Admissions for details concerning
the admission process to these programs:
PRE HEA
PRE RST
PRE TEC
PRE CER PLG
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A.A.S. Health Science
A.A.S. Respiratory Therapy
A.A.S. Technical Studies
Certificate Paralegal
Certificate Programs:
Certificate programs offer students a concentration of courses
generally extracted from parallel A.A.S. career 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.
CER ACT
CER CGA PRT
CER CIT
CER WEB
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Accounting
Computer Graphic Arts — Print Design Option
Information Technology–Software
Website Development for E-commerce
Professional Development Certificates
Professional development certificates are concentrated programs
offered in specialized skill areas. They are designed for professionals
who seek to develop or enhance workplace skills. Professional
development certificates total between 12–29 credits.
PDC ACT
PDC CET
PDC CGA GID
PDC CGA PRT
PDC CON
PDC PHO
PDC DFT
PDC ESC
PDC CET SUR
PDC WEB
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Accounting
Civil Engineering Technologies
Computer Graphic Arts — Game/Interactive Design Option
Computer Graphic Arts — Print Design Option
Construction Supervision
Digital Photography
Drafting & Design
Equine Science
Land Surveying
Website Development
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Testing Information
All students must sit for the RCGC Placement test, or prove exemption from testing by submitting official documentation
prior to registering for courses.
 I plan to take the Placement test at Rowan College at Gloucester County prior to registration.
 I have already tested at another institution (within the last five years), and will have my test scores transferred to the Office of Testing
Services prior to registration.
 I am a transfer student who has completed college-level English and/or Algebra and will present a transcript for exemption.
 I have taken the following test(s) and earned at least the minimum score in one or both areas:
• SAT (after 1995):500
Critical Reading (Verbal)500
Math
• PSAT:
50 Critical Reading50
Math
• ACT Composite Score:21
 I have a college degree and will present proof of my degree for exemption.
 I am age 55 or older and will present proof of age for exemption.
Outreach Notification
RCGC may wish to contact your by phone, email and/or text message for outreach notification regarding recruitment
and registration events. While outreach notifications are highly recommended, they are optional.
I wish to be Contacted for recruitment and registration events using the following methods:
 Phone
 Email
 Text Message
I certify that all the information on this application is true and complete.
___________________________________________________________
Applicant’s Signature Procedures
for
_______________________________
Date
Admission
1.Complete and return this application to the Office of Admissions with a non-refundable, life-time application fee of
$20 (check or money order payable to Rowan College at Gloucester County). Please do not send cash.
2.If you have graduated from high school or college, have a copy of your official transcript(s) sent to the Office of Admissions.
(If you have a college degree, high school transcripts may not be required, based on your program of study.)
3.If you possess a General Equivalency Diploma (GED), send a copy of the diploma or your GED test scores to the Office
of Admissions to complete your admission application.
4.If you plan to attend full-time you must provide proof of immunizations to the Office of Admissions.
5.RETURN THIS APPLICATION TO:
Office of Admissions
Rowan College at Gloucester County
1400 Tanyard Road
Sewell, NJ 08080
The Board of Trustees is committed to providing a work and academic environment that maintains and promotes affirmative action and equal opportunity in
all categories of employment and education. The Board will continually attempt to carry out its responsibilities to provide all persons with equal access and fair
treatment regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, religion, liability
for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, atypical heredity cellular or blood trait of any individual, nonapplicable disability or because of genetic
information or refusal to submit or make available the results of a genetic test. For questions concerning discrimination or Title IX issues, call Affirmative
Action/Title IX Officer, Almarie J. Jones, Executive Director, Diversity and Equity, at 856-415-2154. For disability issues, contact ADA/504 Officer, Dennis M. Cook,
Director, Department of Special Services, at 856-415-2265.
Application Revised 6/14
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