Montgomery College Catalog

[Pages:451]Montgomery College Catalog

Volume 73 ? 2023-2024

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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! You are exactly where you need to be to accomplish your goals in life. 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 the reason Montgomery College is a phenomenal and very special place. You are one step closer to changing your life and the lives of many people around you. A world of people at Montgomery College and beyond know you can succeed, want you to succeed, and will do their best to help you succeed. You will find support and encouragement in abundance. Take advantage of assistance from people, such as professors, counselors, friends, or parents. They provide the framework with office hours, advising, learning communities, and so much more. So many stand ready to help you reach your potential, whatever goal you set for yourself. 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 240-567-5000 Security: 240-567-3333

Rockville Campus 51 Mannakee Street Rockville, MD 20850 240-567-5000 Security: 240-567-3333

Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus 7600 Takoma Avenue Takoma Park, MD 20912 240-567-5000 Security: 240-567-3333

Alumni

Raptor Central

Office of Alumni Affairs

Admissions, Enrollment, and Visitor

240-567-5378

Services

Employee and Labor Relations

240-567-5000

240-567-5276

Use of College Facilities

Office of Facilities

Employment

Germantown: 240-567-7807

Office of Human Resources and StrategicRockville: 240-567-5073

Talent Management

TP/SS: 240-567-1563

240-567-5353

Financial Aid and On-Campus Student Employment

Veterans Affairs Office 240-567-5033

240-567-5100

Workforce Development & Continuing

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

Education 51 Mannakee Street Rockville, MD 20850 240-567-5188

Public Relations Office of Communications 240-567-4022

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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Table of Contents

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 2023-2024

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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 DR. MUHAMMAD KEHNEMOUYI, INTERIM 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. ERIC BENJAMIN, INTERIM 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

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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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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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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HEALTH SCIENCES INSTITUTE

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HONORS PROGRAMS

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE

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