COLLEGE CATALOG 2018-2019

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COLLEGE CATALOG 2018-2019

This catalog was sponsored by Genesee County under the program of the State University of New York and published by Genesee Community College. The information in this catalog is accurate to the best of our knowledge as of the date of the catalog's production. It is the responsibility of students enrolled at Genesee Community College to become knowledgeable of the information presented in this catalog. Program and curricula descriptions within this publication are intended for informational use only and cannot substitute for advice from an admissions counselor and/or student advisor. Although every effort has been made to ensure that such descriptions were accurate at the time of printing, this publication does not govern program requirements. Genesee Community College reserves the right to delete, alter or not offer any course described in this publication for any reason and without notice. Genesee Community College further reserves the right to affect changes in curriculum, administration, policies, tuition, fees, and any other aspect of College activity, process, or procedure for any reason and without notice. For the most up-to-date information, please visit our website: genesee.edu.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

COLLEGE CATALOG 2018-2019 .............................................................................................................. 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS ...................................................................................................................................... 2 ABOUT GENESEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE ..................................................................................................... 3 LOCATIONS ....................................................................................................................................................... 4 FACILITIES......................................................................................................................................................... 4 STUDENT SUPPORT & SERVICES................................................................................................................... 6 STUDENT HOUSING ....................................................................................................................................... 10 THE GCC FOUNDATION ................................................................................................................................. 10 ACADEMIC CALENDAR (2018-2019)............................................................................................................... 11 ADMISSIONS ................................................................................................................................................... 12 ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS ...................................................................................................................... 31 DUAL ADMISSIONS AGREEMENTS ............................................................................................................... 31 TUITION & FEES .............................................................................................................................................. 35 FINANCING YOUR EDUCATION ..................................................................................................................... 37 ACADEMIC INFORMATION ............................................................................................................................. 43 DEGREE PROGRAMS ..................................................................................................................................... 51 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ............................................................................................................................. 187 POLICIES & REGULATIONS.......................................................................................................................... 281 COLLEGE DIRECTORY ................................................................................................................................. 291

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ABOUT GENESEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

GCC was founded in 1966 as part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system after a successful publicly voted referendum. Guiding the College through all endeavors through the years is the continuous dedication to meeting the changing needs of students and the community.

Mission Statement

Dedicated to meeting the changing needs of individuals and the community, Genesee Community College, a public, open-admission, student-centered college, commits to providing educational experiences which promote intellectual and social growth, workforce and economic development, and global citizenship. Our Six Strategic Priorities

1. Student Readiness and Access 2. Student Success and Completion 3. Faculty and Staff Success 4. Economic Development and Impact 5. College Culture 6. Sustainability

Accreditation

All academic programs offered by Genesee Community College have been approved by the State University of New York and registered with:

New York State Board of Regents New York State Department of Education Room 110EB Albany, NY 12234 518-474-5889 regents.

The State University of New York has authorized the College to award the degrees of associate in arts, associate in science, associate in applied science, and specified certificates. The College itself is fully accredited by:

Middle States Commission on Higher Education 3624 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19104?2680

215-662-5606

The College is a member of the American Association of Community Colleges.

Nursing Program The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (formerly the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc.) 3343 Peachtree Road, NE Suite 850 Atlanta, Georgia 30326 404-975-5000

Paralegal Program American Bar Association Standing Committee on Paralegals 321 North Clark Street Chicago, IL 60610-4714 800-285-2221 groups/paralegals.html

Physical Therapy Program Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) 1111 North Fairfax St Alexandria, Virginia 22314 703-706-3245

Polysomnographic Technology Program Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) 25400 U.S. Highway 19 North, Suite 158 Clearwater, FL 33763 727-210-2350

Respiratory Care Program Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care 1248 Harwood Road Bedford, Texas 76021-4244 817-283-2835

Veterinary Technology Program American Veterinary Medical Association

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Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities 1931 N. Meacham Road Schaumburg, IL 60173-4360 1-800-248-2862 1-847-925-8070

LOCATIONS

Genesee Community College is located just outside the City of Batavia in upstate New York, centered between the greater metropolitan areas of Buffalo and Rochester. The Batavia campus and College Village, the student residence community adjacent to the main campus, are nestled amid the scenic hills and farmland of the quiet Genesee County countryside. Yet, less than 40 minutes away are two urban areas teeming with cultural, sporting, and civic opportunities.

In addition to the main campus in Batavia, Genesee Community College also has six Campus Centers located in Livingston, Orleans and Wyoming counties. With seven campus locations in four counties and more than 5000 students, Genesee Community College has become one of the most highly-respected community colleges in the United States. Since its founding in 1966, it has become an important part of the prestigious State University of New York (SUNY) education system.

Batavia Campus

One College Rd. Batavia, NY 14020 585-343-0055 866-225-5422

Albion Campus Center

456 West Ave. Albion, NY 14411 585-589-4936

Arcade Campus Center

25 Edward St. Arcade, NY 14009

585-492-5265

Dansville Campus Center

31 Clara Barton St. Dansville, NY 14437 585-335-7820

Lima Campus Center

7285 Gale Rd. Lima, NY 14485 585-582-1226

Medina Campus Center

11470 Maple Ridge Rd. Medina, NY 14103 585-798-1688

Warsaw Campus Center

115 Linwood Ave. Warsaw, NY 14569 585-786-3010

FACILITIES Student Success Center

585-345-6805 SSC@genesee.edu Completed in 2017, the 18,478 square foot Student Success Center became the new "front door" of the Batavia Campus. The Student

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Success Center brings the admissions, financial aid, academic advisement, job and career counseling and a variety of other student services into one building. The one-stop service center features Success Coaches who provide each new GCC student with a single point of contact from his or her first day on campus all the way through commencement.

Richard C. Call Arena

Completed in 2017, the 54,000 square foot facility houses many of GCC's physical education classrooms and coaches offices, a new Fitness Center, meeting rooms, a press box overlooking the Turf Field, and the 20,400 square foot field house that can accommodate many different types of events ? from sporting competitions to trade shows and community gatherings.

Rosalie "Roz" Steiner Art Gallery

585-343-0055 x6490 GCCgallery@genesee.edu Added to the Genesee Center for the Arts in 2011, the Art Gallery can accommodate a variety of exhibits featuring visual works, sculpture, ceramics and other media. The gallery is also equipped with state-of-the-art lighting and "smart technology" to make new media and Web-based exhibits possible.

Wolcott J. Humphrey III Student Union

Completed in 2006, this 10,500-square-foot complex provides space for student cocurricular, social events and recreational activities. The Student Activities Office, Veterans Services Office and Student Government Center are housed in the Student Union. The building includes a fireplace, Subway Restaurant, dining area, TV, a bay of computer terminals, pool table and ping-pong tables.

Conable Technology Building

Completed in 2000 and named after the region's noted statesman, the late U.S. Representative Barber Conable, the two-story wing offers 42,000 square feet for state-of-the-art computer labs, a media production suite, eLearning and "smart"

classrooms, and a 150-seat tiered lecture hall with the latest presentation equipment.

BEST Center

585-345-6868 bestcenter@genesee.edu Located in the Conable Technology Building at GCC, The Business and Employee Skills Training (BEST) Center is the recognized regional leader in developing the skilled workforce that powers local area economic growth. The Center provides a wide array of programs and services designed to prepare individual employees as well as businesses and organizations for success in the regional economy. The BEST Center offers open enrollment seminars and workshops as well as truly customized training designed to assist businesses improve the performance of their people and processes. The Center serves individual employees as well as business both large and small.

Genesee Center for the Arts

585-345-6814 boxoffice@genesee.edu Completed in 1991, the Genesee Center for the Arts includes the 328 seat Stuart Steiner Theatre and the 1,700 square foot Rosalie "Roz" Steiner Art Gallery as well as studio and instructional space. The Center accommodates dramatic productions, art exhibitions, concerts, literary readings, dances, and lectures. The Center lobby provides additional exhibition space for college and community organizations and events.

Alfred C. O'Connell Library

585-343-0055 x6419 The Alfred C. O'Connell Library, open 7 days a week during Fall/Spring semesters, provides an excellent learning environment to foster student success. The library's website serves as a portal to over 89,000 circulating and reference print titles, eBooks, music CDs, periodicals, audiobooks, more than 75 full-text research databases and a wide variety of online resources and research services including online

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