Volume 71 • 2021-2022 Montgomery College Catalog

[Pages:468]Montgomery College Catalog

Volume 71 ? 2021-2022

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240-567-5000

Mission Statement

Our Mission

We empower our students to change their lives, and we enrich the life of our community. We are accountable for our results.

Our Vision

With a sense of urgency for the future, Montgomery College will be a national model of educational excellence, opportunity, and student success. Our organization will be characterized by agility and relevance as it meets the dynamic challenges facing our students and community.

Our Values

Excellence / Integrity / Innovation / Diversity / Stewardship / Sustainability Adopted by the Montgomery College Board of Trustees, June 20, 2011

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Message From The President

Welcome to the Montgomery College family! A Montgomery College education is about liberating your hopes and dreams and turning them into tangible goals. By fortifying yourself with an education, you make a commitment to empower yourself and, in turn, your whole family. This is not, and will not be, a solo venture. Your successes, and your challenges, are shared by so many around you: your family, your friends, your classmates, your professors, and your Montgomery County community. By making a difference in your own life, you are enriching the lives of many people around you, some of whom you may not even know yet. At this point, you are one step closer to changing your life. If you ever start to doubt yourself, I encourage you to take a breath, and purposefully turn to a supportive person, such as a professor, a counselor, a friend, or a parent. All stand ready to help you reach your potential, whatever goal you set for yourself. Whether you are the first member in your family to attend college, or one of a long line of college graduates, you are now in the right place to make your own mark on the world. Whether you are here to earn a certificate in a critical trade, earn an associate's degree, or transfer to a university to earn a bachelor's degree, we have a place for you.

Perhaps you are still deciding what career to pursue? You are in the right place to carve your own future and fulfill your dreams. No matter who you are, you are forever part of a phenomenal and very special family: Montgomery College. Welcome!

Dr. Jermaine F. Williams, EdD President president@montgomerycollege.edu

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Information

Student Success Model

Student success is accomplished through a collaborative effort to achieve learning that actively engages students, faculty, and staff. Student success can be measured by identifying and clarifying student goals and expectations upon entry, assessing student progress and experiences through their courses, and evaluating student outcomes at the time of exit. Montgomery College fulfills its implicit contract with the larger community when student success is achieved.

Student Success Credo

We believe student success is accomplished when students ? read, write, and speak at the college level; ? use mathematics tools and concepts at the college level; ? use information resources, including developing technology, to support continued learning; ? are positive, motivated learners who accept responsibility for their success; ? are self-confident, independent, and active learners with critical thinking skills enabling lifelong learning; ? are tolerant and flexible, and aware of the interdependence of modern society.

We believe student success is facilitated through ? assessing student academic skills and placing students in appropriate courses; ? counseling and advising students to establish focused and realistic educational, career, and personal goals; ? assessing ongoing development, clarification, and refinement of student goals throughout the educational process; ? teaching students with challenging, but nurturing and encouraging, instructional methods; ? providing effective and appropriate learning support programs and services.

We believe student success is enabled when faculty and staff are committed to ? providing a positive, welcoming climate that reflects an ethical, caring college community; ? taking a personal interest by encouraging, assisting, and respecting the individual potential in each student; ? setting personal performance expectations that reflect their commitment to student success.

We believe student success is further ensured when the College ? is responsive to the community's needs and sets goals to meet them; ? clearly and effectively communicates information internally and externally; ? provides a physical environment conducive to learning and the development of a sense of community among students,

faculty, and staff; ? offers students a comprehensive co-curricular program; ? is responsive to the needs of faculty and staff directly involved in the learning process; ? develops plans, allocates resources, and assigns administrative time to activities contributing to student success; ? provides professional development opportunities for faculty and staff that enhance the learning environment; ? maintains a reward system that recognizes faculty and staff contributions to students and their learning; ? regularly evaluates (with student input) all aspects of the College instruction, as well as support and administrative

offices, and uses the data to improve such aspects.

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Directory

College Directory

Some frequently used addresses and phone numbers for the College are listed below. You can also find contact information for College departments and programs at montgomerycollege.edu.

Central Services 9221 Corporate Blvd. Rockville, MD 20850 240-567-5000

Germantown Campus 20200 Observation Drive Germantown, MD 20876 240-567-7700 Security: 240-567-7777

Rockville Campus 51 Mannakee Street Rockville, MD 20850 240-567-5000 Security: 240-567-5111

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus 7600 Takoma Avenue Takoma Park, MD 20912 240-567-1300 Security: 240-567-1600

Office of Records and Registration Germantown: 240-567-7823 Rockville: 240-567-7147 TP/SS: 240-567-1501

Alumni

Transcripts

Office of Alumni Affairs

Office of Records and Registration

240-567-5378

Germantown: 240-567-7821

Employee and Labor Relations 240-567-5276

Rockville: 240-567-7147 TP/SS: 240-567-1501

Tuition and Fees

Employment

Office of Records and Registration

Office of Human Resources and StrategicGermantown: 240-567-7823

Talent Management

Rockville: 240-567-7147

240-567-5353

TP/SS: 240-567-1501

Financial Aid and On-Campus Student Employment 240-567-5100

Library Germantown: 240-567-7858 Rockville: 240-567-7117 TP/SS: 240-567-1540

Use of College Facilities Office of Facilities Germantown: 240-567-7807 Rockville: 240-567-5073 TP/SS: 240-567-1563

Veterans Affairs Office 240-567-5033

Public Relations Office of Communications 240-567-4022

Workforce Development & Continuing Education 51 Mannakee Street

Raptor Central

Rockville, MD 20850

Admissions, Enrollment, and Visitor240-567-5188

Services

240-567-5000

Collegewide or Campus Closing, Delayed Opening, or Emergency Montgomery College will always operate on its regular schedule unless otherwise announced. Changes to the college's operational status will be communicated in a number of ways. Additional information can be found under College Policies.

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MISSION STATEMENT

OUR MISSION

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OUR VISION

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OUR VALUES

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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

INFORMATION

STUDENT SUCCESS MODEL

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STUDENT SUCCESS CREDO

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DIRECTORY

COLLEGE DIRECTORY

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COLLEGE CALENDAR

ACADEMIC YEAR 2021-2022

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LEGAL DISCLAIMERS

NOTICE

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MONTGOMERY COLLEGE IS OPEN TO ALL

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STUDENT LIABILITY STATEMENT

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ABOUT MONTGOMERY COLLEGE

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COLLEGE PHILOSOPHY

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COLLEGE PROGRAM COMMITMENTS

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DEGREES, CERTIFICATES, AND LETTERS OF RECOGNITION

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ACADEMIC RECOGNITION AND MEMBERSHIPS

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ALUMNI

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COLLEGE POLICIES

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COLLEGE SCHEDULE

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ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

MESSAGE FROM DR. SANJAY RAI, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

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GERMANTOWN CAMPUS

MESSAGE FROM MARGARET W. LATIMER, VICE PRESIDENT AND PROVOST,

GERMANTOWN CAMPUS AND THE COLLEGEWIDE SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY,

ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS UNIT

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DIRECTIONS TO THE GERMANTOWN CAMPUS

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GERMANTOWN CAMPUS AND VICINITY

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ROCKVILLE CAMPUS

MESSAGE FROM DR. KIMBERLY B. KELLEY, VICE PRESIDENT AND PROVOST,

ROCKVILLE CAMPUS AND THE COLLEGEWIDE ARTS, BUSINESS, EDUCATION,

ENGLISH, AND SOCIAL SCIENCES UNIT

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DIRECTIONS TO THE ROCKVILLE CAMPUS

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ROCKVILLE CAMPUS AND VICINITY

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TAKOMA PARK / SILVER SPRING CAMPUS

MESSAGE FROM DR. BRAD J. STEWART, VICE PRESIDENT AND PROVOST, TAKOMA

PARK/SILVER SPRING CAMPUS AND THE COLLEGEWIDE COMMUNICATION, HEALTH

SCIENCES, HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION, AND HUMANITIES UNIT

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DIRECTIONS TO THE TAKOMA PARK/SILVER SPRING CAMPUS

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TAKOMA PARK/SILVER SPRING CAMPUS AND VICINITY

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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT & CONTINUING EDUCATION

MESSAGE FROM MR. GEORGE M. PAYNE, VICE PRESIDENT, WORKFORCE

DEVELOPMENT AND CONTINUING EDUCATION

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ADULT ESOL AND BASIC SKILLS FOR COLLEGE AND CAREERS

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ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (NONCREDIT ESL)

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BIOTECHNOLOGY

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BUSINESS TRAINING SERVICES

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WORLD LANGUAGES

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GUDELSKY INSTITUTE FOR TECHNICAL EDUCATION

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HEALTH SCIENCES INSTITUTE

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HISPANIC BUSINESS AND TRAINING INSTITUTE

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE

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PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION

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PROJECT MANAGEMENT

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SAT/ACT PREPARATION

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SENIOR ADULT PROGRAMS

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YOUTH PROGRAMS

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OFF-CAMPUS COURSES

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DISTANCE EDUCATION

MESSAGE FROM DR. MICHAEL MILLS, VICE PRESIDENT, OFFICE OF E-LEARNING,

INNOVATION AND TEACHING EXCELLENCE

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ADMISSIONS AND REGISTRATION

ADMISSIONS POLICY

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CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION TO MONTGOMERY COLLEGE CREDIT PROGRAMS

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ADMISSIONS PROCEDURES FOR CREDIT PROGRAMS

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REGISTRATION PROCEDURES FOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND CONTINUING

EDUCATION COURSES

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ASSESSMENT TESTING (APPROPRIATE COURSE PLACEMENT)

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CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING

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FINANCIAL INFORMATION

TUITION AND FEES

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FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

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PAYMENT OF TUITION AND FEES

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TEXTBOOKS AND SUPPLIES

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FINANCIAL AID

DEFINITION OF FINANCIAL NEED

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ELIGIBLE PROGRAMS

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APPLICATION PROCESS

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STATE AID

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FINANCIAL AID APPEALS

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GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

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LOANS

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STUDENT EMPLOYMENT

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SERVICES FOR STUDENTS

ACADEMIC SUPPORT

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ASSESSMENT

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ATHLETICS

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BOOKSTORES

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CAREER COACH

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CENTER FOR EARLY EDUCATION

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COUNSELING AND ADVISING

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DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES

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FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE

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FOOD SERVICES

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HOUSING

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INTERNATIONAL AND MULTICULTURAL STUDENTS

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LIBRARY

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MILITARY AND VETERAN SERVICES

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PARKING AND MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION

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PRINTING AT MC

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PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES

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STUDENT EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

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STUDENT LIFE

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SUPPORT CENTERS

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TELEVISION

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TRANSPORTATION

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TRIO PROGRAMS

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ACADEMIC REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS

DEFINITION OF FULL-TIME STUDENT

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COURSE STRUCTURE

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CLASS ATTENDANCE

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GRADING SYSTEM

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ACADEMIC STANDING

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STUDENT CUMULATIVE RECORDS

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GRADUATION

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SPECIAL PROGRAMS

ACES - ACHIEVING COLLEGIATE EXCELLENCE AND SUCCESS

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ATPA - ACHIEVING THE PROMISE ACADEMY

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ARTS INSTITUTE

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COOPERATIVE EDUCATION & INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

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DEVELOPMENTAL COURSES

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ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE ENGLISH LANGUAGE FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES

(ELAP)

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GLOBAL HUMANITIES INSTITUTE

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GUDELSKY INSTITUTE FOR TECHNICAL EDUCATION

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