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General Catalog
Georgia PerimeterCollege
An Associate Degree-Granting Collegeof the University System of GeorgiaServing the Metropolitan Atlanta Area
Georgia Perimeter College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
(1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097: Telephone number 404-679-4501)
to award Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, and Associate of Applied Science degrees.
COLLEGE DISTRICT OFFICES3251 Panthersville RoadDecatur, GA 30034-3897Phone: (404) 244-5090
CLARKSTON CAMPUS555 North Indian Creek DriveClarkston, Georgia 30021-2361
Phone: (404) 299-4000
DECATUR CAMPUS3251 Panthersville Road
Decatur, Georgia 30034-3897Phone: (404) 244-5036
DUNWOODY CAMPUS2101 Womack Road
Dunwoody, Georgia 30338-4497Phone: (770) 551-3000
LAWRENCEVILLE CAMPUSAT GWINNETT UNIVERSITY
SYSTEM CENTER1000 University Center LaneLawrenceville, Georgia 30043
Phone: (678) 407-5000
ROCKDALE CENTER1115 West Avenue
Conyers, Georgia 30012-9948Phone: (770) 785-6970
HEARING IMPAIREDPhone: (404) 299-4038
(Voice/TDD)
GEORGIA PERIMETER COLLEGE CLASSES AT GEORGIA STATE
ALPHARETTA CENTER3705 Brookside Parkway
Alpharetta, Georgia 30022Phone: (770) 551-3010
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GEORGIA PERIMETER COLLEGEDr. Jacquelyn M. Belcher
President
Member ofAmerican Association of Community and Junior Colleges
AACJC International/Intercultural ConsortiumAmerican Association of Women in Community and Junior Colleges
American Association for Adult and Continuing EducationAmerican Council on EducationAmerican Library Association
Georgia Association of CollegesGeorgia Association of Junior Colleges
Southern Association of Community and Junior CollegesThe Association of Community College Trustees
The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Other AffiliationsAmerican Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers
Association of College and University AuditorsAssociation for General and Liberal StudiesCommunity College Humanities Association
Council for the Advancement and Support of EducationGeorgia Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers
Georgia Board of NursingGeorgia Council for Resource Development
Georgia Distance Learning AssociationGeorgia Education Advancement Council
Georgia Junior College Athletic AssociationNational Association of College and University Business Officers
National Association for Foreign Student AffairsNational Association of Student Personnel Administrators
National Association of Self-Instructional Language ProgramsNational Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
National Collegiate Honors CouncilNational Council for Marketing and Public Relations
National Council for Resource DevelopmentNational Council of Instructional Administrators
National Council on Student DevelopmentNational Institute for Staff and Organizational Development
National Junior College Athletic AssociationNational League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
National University Teleconference NetworkNational Wellness Association
South Atlantic Modern Language AssociationSouthern Association of College and University Business Officers
Southern Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions OfficersSouthern Council on Collegiate Education for NursingSouthern Regional Council on Black American Affairs
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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About This Catalog .............................................7Academic Calendar ..............................................8
1. About the CollegeMission Statement ..............................................13General Education Outcomes.............................14Accreditation ......................................................14History.................................................................14Campuses ............................................................15College Foundation.............................................16College Alumni Association ..............................16
2. Admission to the CollegeMission ................................................................18Application Dates ...............................................18Admission Requirements ....................................18Entrance Examinations.......................................19College Preparatory Curriculum in
High School ...................................................19High School Requirements.................................19Limited Admission..............................................19Admission of GED Students...............................20Admission for Non-U.S. Citizens.......................20Admission Requirements for
Non U.S. Citizens ..........................................21Health Insurance Policy for
Non-Immigrant (F-1) Students .....................22International Student Non-Resident Fee
Waivers...........................................................22Categories of Admission .....................................23Freshmen.............................................................23Transfer................................................................23Non-Traditional ..................................................24Transient .............................................................24Early Admission ..................................................25Joint Enrollment/Post-Secondary Options ...25, 77Students with Degrees ........................................26Returning Georgia Perimeter College
Students .........................................................26Dual Enrollment Students ..................................26Prime Timers Program.........................................26Definition of Legal Residence.............................26Petition to Change Residence Status .................27Academic Placement ..........................................27General Placement .............................................27English and Reading ...........................................28Mathematics........................................................28English as a Second Language ............................28Criteria for Determining ESL Status ..................28English as a Second Language (ESL) Program ...28Registration.........................................................29ESL Withdrawal Policy.......................................29Academic Progress Policy ...................................29Academic Status .................................................29Exit Policy ...........................................................29Learning Support Program..................................30Career and Certificate Degree Programs ............30Programs Leading to Career Degrees ..................30Programs Leading to Career Certificates ............31Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program .......31Admission to the Nursing Program ....................32Admission to the Fire Management
Technology Program ......................................32Admission to the Sign Language Interpreting
Program ..........................................................33Admission to Joint Programs w/DeKalb Technical
& Gwinnett College ......................................33Honors Program ..................................................33
Eligibility for Honors Program............................34
3. Finances and Financial AidFees and Expenses ...............................................36Course Fees .........................................................36Tuition Fee ..........................................................36Science Lab Fee ..................................................36Technology Fee ...................................................36Student Activity Fee...........................................36Athletic Fee ........................................................36Parking Fee..........................................................36Fee Structure .......................................................37Special Fees .........................................................37Applied Music Fee ..............................................37Nursing Lab/Insurance Fee .................................37Dental Hygiene Insurance Fee............................37Health Insurance Fee ..........................................37Application Fee...................................................37Late Registration Fee ..........................................38Other Fees ...........................................................38Fines ....................................................................38Library Fines........................................................38Parking Fines.......................................................38Returned Checks.................................................38Fee Refunds .........................................................38Refund Policy - 100% Refunds ...........................38Percentage Refunds.............................................38Special Conditions..............................................38Financial Obligations..........................................38Financial Aid ......................................................38Eligibility for Financial Aid ................................39How to Apply......................................................39Priority Deadlines ...............................................40Award Packages...................................................41Satisfactory Academic Progress ..........................41Qualitative Standard...........................................41Quantitative Measure .........................................41Standards of Academic Progress (SAP) Policy ..41Standards of Academic Progress
(SAP) Evaluation ..........................................42Learning Support and
English as a Second Language .......................42Appeals Process...................................................42Reinstatement of Financial Aid
Eligibility ........................................................42Refund Process ....................................................43Pro-Rata Refund Calculations ............................43Refund Calculations ...........................................43Example of Refund Policies ................................43Statutory Refund Calculation.............................43Return of Funds by the Student..........................44Financial Aid Available to Students ..................44Georgia HOPE Scholarship ................................44Federal PELL Grant ............................................44Loans ...................................................................45Work Opportunities ............................................45Georgia Perimeter College Foundation
Scholarships ...................................................45Honors Scholarships ...........................................45General Scholarships ..........................................46Chemistry Scholarship........................................48Dental Hygiene Scholarship ...............................48Education Scholarships.......................................49ESL Scholarships.................................................49Mathematics Scholarships ..................................49Fire Management Scholarship ............................50Nursing Scholarships ..........................................50Veterans’ Educational Services ...........................51
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4. Academic PoliciesGeneral Policies ..................................................53Request for Georgia Perimeter College
Transcript .......................................................53Changes to Students’ Records ............................53Withdrawals ........................................................53Course Withdrawals............................................53College Withdrawals...........................................54Course Policies ....................................................54College Credit by Examination ..........................54Course Exemption...............................................54Extension Work and Correspondence Courses ..55Audit Courses .....................................................55Repeating Courses...............................................55Full-Time Status..................................................55Class Attendance ................................................55Standards for Academic Honesty .......................55Classification.......................................................55Grades .................................................................56Cumulative Grade Point Average ......................56Semester Conversion of Quarter Hours..............57Dean’s List ...........................................................57Regents’ Testing Program Procedures .................57Who Should Take the Regents’ Test? .................57When is the Regents’ Test Given?......................57Other Options for ESL Students ........................58Working Students ...............................................58Academic Status .................................................58Academic Warning .............................................58Academic Probation ...........................................58Academic Exclusion ...........................................59Readmission from Academic Exclusion .............59Academic Exclusion Appeal Policy....................59Learning Support Suspension .............................59Learning Support Suspension Appeal Criteria...59Readmission from Learning Support Suspension.60Readmission of Health Sciences Students..........60Academic Renewal/Implementation..................60Graduation ..........................................................61Graduation Requirements...................................61Graduation Honors .............................................62How to Calculate Your GPA ..............................62Grade Appeal Procedure.....................................62
5. Student AffairsStudent Affairs Mission ......................................66Statement of Non-Discrimination......................66Student Discrimination Grievance Policy .........66Family Educational Rights and Privacy
Act (FERPA) .................................................68Campus Security Act Information .....................69Disclosure or Correction of Educational
Records...........................................................69Student Life.........................................................69Student Government Association......................69Orientation .........................................................69Campus Organizations ........................................69Co-Curricular Programs ......................................70Intramural and Recreational Activities..............70Intercollegiate Athletics .....................................70Fine Arts Performing Organizations ...................70Theatre Arts Guild .............................................70Children’s Theatre ..............................................70Musical Performing Organizations......................70The Corale ..........................................................70The Jazz Ensemble...............................................70The Wind Ensemble ...........................................70The DeKalb Symphony Orchestra .....................71Publications.........................................................71
6. Academic Support ServicesAcademic Support Services ................................73Academic Computer Labs ..................................73Learning Resource Services (Library Services) ..73Instructional Support Services............................73Higher Education Seminar .................................73Student Support ..................................................73Testing Services...................................................73Advising and Counseling Services .....................74Entry Services for International Students ..........74District Center for Disability Services................74Deaf/Hard of Hearing Students ..........................75Center for Disability Services Resource .............75District Health and Wellness..............................75Multicultural Advising Program.........................75Post-Secondary Readiness Enrichment
Program (PREP).............................................75Continuing and Corporate Education................76Mission ................................................................76Division Goals.....................................................76Program Initiatives..............................................76Business Development ........................................76Computer Training .............................................76Corporate Training .............................................76Enrichment Programs .........................................76Health Care.........................................................76Language and International Initiatives ..............76Online Training ..................................................76Distance Learning ...............................................77Online Courses ...................................................77Telecourses ..........................................................77TeleWeb Courses.................................................77GSAMS Courses.................................................77Special Programs .................................................77Joint Enrollment Program/Post-Secondary
Options Programs.....................................77, 25International Center...........................................78Study Abroad Opportunities ..............................78
7. Programs of StudyGeneral Statement..............................................80Transfer and Career Programs.............................80Core Curriculum Areas.......................................80Core Area A: Essential Skills .............................80Core Area B: Institutional Options ....................81Core Area C: Humanities/Fine Arts...................81Core Area D: Science, Mathematics, and
Technology.....................................................81Core Area E: Social Science...............................82Core Area F: Major Courses ...............................82Courses Appropriate to the Program of Study....82Associate of Arts Degrees ......................................83Associate of Arts, Anthropology ........................83Associate of Arts, Art .........................................83Associate of Arts, Biology...................................83Associate of Arts, Chemistry ..............................84Associate of Arts, English ...................................84Associate of Arts, Foreign Language ..................84Associate of Arts, Geology .................................85Associate of Arts, History ...................................85Associate of Arts, Journalism..............................86Associate of Arts, Mathematics..........................86Associate of Arts, Philosophy.............................86Associate of Arts, Physics ...................................86Associate of Arts, Political Science....................87Associate of Arts, Psychology .............................87Associate of Arts, Sociology ...............................87Associate of Arts, Theatre ..................................88Associate of Science Degrees..................................88
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Associate of Science, Art....................................88Associate of Science, Business Administration..88Associate of Science, Computer Science ...........88Associate of Science, Engineering......................89Associate of Science, General Studies ...............89Associate of Science, Health and Physical
Education .......................................................89Associate of Science, Health and Physical
Education Teaching Option...........................89Associate of Science, Music................................89Associate of Science, Pre-Dentistry/Pre-Medicine/
Pre-Pharmacy .................................................90Associate of Science, Psychology .......................90Associate of Science, Teacher Education ...........90Special Admission Requirements for Teacher
Education Programs .......................................91Career Programs ..................................................91Associate of Science Degrees..................................91Associate of Science, Dental Hygiene................91Associate of Science, Nursing ............................92Associate of Applied Science Degrees and
Certificates.......................................................93Associate of Applied Science, Fire
Management ..................................................93Associate of Applied Science, Sign Language
Interpreting (INTP).......................................94Joint Programs.....................................................95Associate of Applied Science Degrees .....................95DeKalb Technical College, Programs with.........95Gwinnett Technical College, Programs with .....96Military Science, ROTC-Georgia State
University.......................................................97Credit for Veteran’s Service ................................97
8. Course DescriptionsGeneral Statement..............................................99Course Number Changes from Previous
Catalog ...........................................................99Accounting (ACCT)........................................100Anthropology (ANTH)....................................100Applied Technology (ATEC) ...........................101Arabic (ARAB) ................................................101Art (ARTS) ......................................................101Astronomy (ASTR)..........................................102Biology (BIOL) .................................................103Business Administration (BISM, BUSA) ........105Chemistry (CHEM)..........................................105Chinese (CHIN)...............................................106Communication (COMM)...............................107Computer Science (CSCI) ...............................107Dental Hygiene (DHYG) .................................108Drama (DRMA) ...............................................109Economics (ECON)..........................................110Education (EDUC) ...........................................110Engineering (ENGR)........................................111English (ENGL)................................................111English as a Second Language (ENSL).............113Environmental Sciences (ENVS).....................113Film (FILM) ......................................................113Fire Management (FIRE)..................................114French (FREN) .................................................115Geography (GEOG) .........................................115Geology (GEOL) ..............................................115German (GRMN).............................................116Higher Education Seminar (HEDS).................117History (HIST) .................................................117Humanities (HUMN).......................................117International Studies (INST)...........................118Sign Language Interpreting ..............................118
Italian (ITAL) ...................................................119Japanese (JAPN)...............................................120Journalism (JOUR) ...........................................120Mathematics (MATH) .....................................120Military Science (MILI) ...................................122Music (MUSC) .................................................122Music Theory Placement Examination ............122Arrangement and Scheduling of Music
Courses .........................................................122Area of Concentration......................................123Performance Organizations and
Ensemble ......................................................124Music (MUSA) Applied Music ........................125Individual Instruction Special
Information ..................................................125Individual Practice and Practice Rooms...........126Applied Music Audition...................................126Applied Music Examination and Recital
Performances ................................................126Nursing (NURS)...............................................127Philosophy (PHIL)............................................129Physical Education (PHED) .............................130Physical Science (PHSC) .................................132Physics (PHYS).................................................132Political Science (POLS)..................................132Portuguese (PORT)...........................................133Psychology (PSYC)...........................................133Reading (READ, REEN) ..................................134Regents’ Test Preparation (RGTR, RGTE) .....134Religion (RELI) ................................................135Russian (RUSS)................................................135Sociology (SOCI) .............................................135Spanish (SPAN) ...............................................135Swahili (SWAH) ..............................................136
9. PersonnelUniversity System of Georgia ...........................138Board of Regents ...............................................138Institutions of the University System
of Georgia.....................................................139Personnel...........................................................140Executive Team.................................................140Campus Provosts ...............................................140Deans for Academic Services ...........................140Deans for Student Services ...............................141Academic and Student Affairs – Academic Instruction and Support....................................141Academic Affairs – Continuing
and Corporate Education.............................141Academic Affairs – Center for
Distance Learning ........................................142Institutional Support Services ..........................142Auxiliary Support Services ...............................145Institutional Advancement ..............................145Student Services ...............................................145Faculty ...............................................................147Faculty Emeritus................................................160
Course Abbreviations ......................................161Index .................................................................162
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ABOUT THIS CATALOG This Catalog does not constitute a contract between Georgia Perimeter College and its students on
either a collective or individual basis. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy of the materialpublished in the Catalog, Georgia Perimeter College reserves the right to change any provision listed,including but not limited to academic requirements for graduation, without actual notice to individualstudents. Every effort is made to advise students of changes. Information concerning academic require-ments is available in the Enrollment and Registration Services Offices.
The academic and administrative policy of Georgia Perimeter College subscribes to the non-discrimination provision of Title V of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which states “No person in theUnited States shall, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin be subjected to discriminationunder any program or activity” of Georgia Perimeter College. Georgia Perimeter College supports TitleIX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. No per-son shall, on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, or disability, be excluded fromparticipation in, or be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under, any program oractivity of Georgia Perimeter College.
The College complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, which guaranteesany student the right to inspect and review his or her educational records, to challenge the content ofthe records, and to control disclosures from the education records with certain exceptions.
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8 ACADEMIC CALENDAR
ACADEMIC CALENDAR Summer 2002May Mini-Mester*April 19, 2002....................Friday.......................................May Mini-Mester Application and Document Due DateMay 10, 2002 .....................Friday.....................................................................Early Registration Payment Due DateMay 14, 2002 .....................Tuesday .....................................................................Registration for all summer sessionsMay 15, 2002 .....................Wednesday .....................................................................................................Classes startMay 24, 2002 .....................Friday ..................................................................................................................MidpointMay 27, 2002 .....................Monday .........................................................................................Memorial Day HolidayJune 3, 2002 .......................Monday............................................................................................................Classes endJune 4, 2002 .......................Tuesday .....................................................................................................................FinalsJune 5, 2002 .......................Wednesday ..................................................................................Grades due by 5:00 p.m.
*The May Mini-Mester session offers concentrated/accelerated courses.
Regents Test Preparation CoursesReading (RGTR) and Essay (RGTE)May 14, 2002 .....................Tuesday .....................................................................Registration for all summer sessionsMay 15, 2002 .....................Wednesday .....................................................................................................Classes startJune 21, 2002 .....................Friday ...............................................................................................................Classes endJune 22, 24-26....................S, M-W ............................................................................Regents Test Dates (Tentative)
First 41/2 Weeks, Second 41/2 Weeks, 61/2 Weeks and 9 WeeksMarch 25, 2002..................Monday....................................................................................Advisement period beginsMarch 25-May 10, 2002 ....................................................................................Early Registration (Web, Telephone)May 1, 2002 .......................Wednesday .............................................Summer Application and Document Due DateMay 10, 2002 .....................Friday.....................................................................Early Registration Payment Due DateJune 6, 2002 .......................Thursday ............................................Registration for First 41/2 Week, Second 41/2 Week,
61/2 Week and 9 Week coursesJune 7, 2002 .......................Friday..............................................Classes begin 9 Week, First 41/2 week and 61/2 Weeks;
Employee RegistrationJune 21, 2002 .....................Friday .........................................................................Midpoint for first 41/2 Week coursesJune 28, 2002 .....................Friday..................................................................................Midpoint of 61/2 Week coursesJuly 4, 2002 ........................Thursday................................................................................................................HolidayJuly 5, 2002 ........................Friday .........................................................................................First 41/2 week classes endJuly 8, 2002 ........................Monday............................................................................Finals Exams for First 41/2 weeks July 9, 2002 ........................Tuesday ........................................Learning Support Exit Exam testing for first 41/2 weeks July 9, 2002 ........................Tuesday......................................................Grades due by noon for First 41/2 week session
[Exception: exit level Learning Support grades due ASAP following Exit Testing]; Registration for second 41/2 week session
July 10, 2002 ......................Wednesday ......................................Second 41/2 week classes begin, schedule adjustment and late registration for second 41/2 week session;
midpoint of 9 Week coursesJuly 19, 2002 ......................Friday .................................................................................................61/2 week classes endJuly 22-23, 2002 .................Monday-Tuesday.....................................................................Finals for 61/2 Week coursesJuly 24, 2002 ......................Wednesday..........................................................Learning Support Exit Exam testing for
61/2 Week courses; Midpoint of second 41/2 Week coursesJuly 26, 2002 ......................Friday ...............................................................Grades due by noon for 61/2 Week coursesAugust 6, 2002 ...................Tuesday..................................................Second 41/2 week classes end; 9 week classes endAugust 7 & 8, 2002............Wednesday-Thursday.....Finals for second 41/2 week classes and 9 week classes; Learning
Support Exit Exams for second 41/2 weeks and 9 week classesAugust 9, 2002 ...................Friday .................................................................................................Grades due by noon
Note: 9 week session – 4 hour classes➣ MW classes will meet on the following Fridays: June 14, June 28, July 19➣ TR classes will meet on the following Fridays: June 21, July 12, July 26, August 2 Note: 9 week session - 3 hour classes➣ TR classes will meet Friday, August 2, 2002➣ All T,R evening classes meeting for 1.5 or 2.0 hour blocks will meet on the following Friday: August 2, 2002
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Fall Semester 2002July 11 ................................Thursday .................................................................................Advisement Period BeginsJuly 11-August 9...........................................................................................Early Registration (Web and Telephone)July 1 ..................................Monday .................................................................Application and Document Due Date
(Nonrefundable application fee of $20 required)August 9 .............................Friday.....................................................................Early Registration Payment Due DateAugust 13-August 20 ............................................................................................Registration (Web and Telephone)August 12 ...........................Monday ............................................................................ Convocation (College closed)August 13 ...........................Tuesday ..........................................................Faculty In-Service Day/ Campus MeetingsAugust 14–15 .....................Wednesday-Thursday.....................................................................................RegistrationAugust 16 ...........................Friday .....................................................................Faculty Work Day/ Campus Meetings August 19 ...........................Monday..........................................................................................Employee RegistrationAugust 19 ...........................Monday ...............................................Day and Evening Classes Begin for Full Semester
Courses and First Half Semester CoursesAugust 19 & 20..................Mon-Tues..............................................................................Late registration -Drop/AddAugust 24 ...........................Saturday ........................................................................................Saturday Classes BeginAugust 31 ...........................Saturday ........................................................................................................Classes MeetSeptember 2 .......................Monday......................................Labor Day Holiday (Weekend classes meet on Aug 31)September 16 .....................Monday............................................................Midpoint for First Half Semester CoursesOctober 7 ...........................Monday ............................................Last Day of Classes for First Half Semester CoursesOctober 8 & 9....................Tuesday-Wednesday ....................................Final Exams for First Half Semester CoursesOctober 10 .........................Thursday..............................................................Learning Support Exit Exams (for First
Half Semester Courses)October 14 .........................Monday.......................................................Grades Due by Noon for First Half SemesterOctober 15 .........................Tuesday ...........................Registration/ Schedule Adjustment for Second Half Semester October 16 .........................Wednesday................................................................Midpoint for Full Semester CoursesOctober 16 .........................Wednesday ..............................................................Second Half Semester Classes BeginNovember 1 .......................Friday...........................................................................Graduation Application DeadlineNovember 2-6 ....................Sa,M,T,W ...........................................................................................Regents' Test DatesNovember 13 .....................Wednesday..................................................Midpoint for Second Half Semester CoursesNovember 27 .....................Wednesday .................................................Fall break (No Classes held) - College OpenNovember 28-December 1.........................................................................................................Thanksgiving HolidayNovember 23 .....................Saturday .................................................................Last Day of Classes- Saturday ClassesDecember 6 ........................Saturday............................Last Day of Classes-Full Semester and Second Half SemesterDecember 9 ........................Monday ....................................................................Learning Support Math 0098 FinalsDecember 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 .........................................................................Final Exams for Full Semester Courses and
Second Half Semester CoursesDecember 13 or TBA.........Friday ...............................................Learning Support Exit Exams; All learning support
students should check their court syllabus.December 16 ......................Monday ..................................................Grades Due by Noon for Full Semester Courses
& Secondnd Half Semester Courses Dec. 23-Dec. 27 ................. ....................................................................................College Closed - Winter HolidaysJanuary 1, 2003 ..................Wednesday ..................................................................................New Year's Day Holiday
Spring Semester 2003October 28 .........................Monday ...................................................................................Advisement Period BeginsOctober 28–December 6.............................................................................Early Registration (WEB and Telephone)November 1 .......................Friday ....................................................................Application and Document Due Date
(Nonrefundable application fee of $20 required)December 6 ........................Friday.....................................................................Early Registration Payment Due DateDec. 23-Dec. 27 ................. ....................................................................................College Closed - Winter HolidaysJanuary 1, 2003 ..................Wednesday ..................................................................................New Year's Day HolidayJanuary 2 ............................Thursday.........................................................................................................RegistrationJanuary 3 ............................Friday....................................................................................Registration; Ends 5:00 p.m.January 6 ............................Monday..........................................................................................Employee RegistrationJanuary 6 ............................Monday ...............................................Day and Evening Classes Begin for Full Semester
Courses and First Half Semester CoursesJanuary 7 & 8 .....................Monday & Tuesday .............................................................Late Registration-Drop/ AddJanuary 11 ..........................Saturday ........................................................................................Saturday Classes Begin
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January 20 ..........................Monday...................................................................Holiday, Martin Luther King, Jr. DayFebruary 3...........................Monday............................................................Midpoint for First Half Semester CoursesFebruary 24.........................Monday ............................................Last Day of Classes for First Half Semester CoursesFebruary 25-26 ...................Tuesday & Wednesday ................................Final Exams for First Half Semester CoursesFebruary 27.........................Thursday.......................Learning Support Exit Exams (for First Half Semester Courses)February 28.........................Friday .............................................Grades due by Noon for First Half Semester Courses February 28.........................Friday...........................................................................Graduation Application DeadlineMarch 1–7..........................Saturday-Friday ..............................................................Spring Break (No Classes Held)March 10............................Monday....................................................................Registration–Second Half Semester;
Midpoint for Full Semester CoursesMarch 11............................Tuesday ....................................................................Second Half Semester Classes BeginMarch 22-26, 2002 ....................................................................................................................................Regents TestApril 4................................Friday ..........................................................Midpoint for Second Half Semester CoursesApril 26..............................Saturday....................................................................Last Day of Classes-Saturday classesApril 28..............................Monday ...........................Last Day of Classes- Full Semester and Second Half SemesterApril 29..............................Tuesday...............................................................Spring Convocation (No Classes Held)April 30..............................Wednesday ...............................................................Learning Support Math 0098 FinalsApril 30-May 1,2,3,6.................................................................................Final Exams for Full Semester Courses and
Second Half Semester CoursesMay 5 or TBA....................Monday ............................................Learning Support Exit Exams; All learning support
students should check their course syllabus.May 8 .................................Thursday ................................................Grades Due by Noon for Full Semester Courses
& Second Half Semester Courses May 10 ...............................Saturday .................................................................................................Commencement
Summer 2003May Mini-Mester*April 18, 2003....................Friday.......................................May Mini-Mester Application and Document Due DateMay 9, 2003 .......................Friday.....................................................................Early Registration Payment Due DateMay 13, 2003 .....................Tuesday .....................................................................Registration for all summer sessionsMay 14, 2003 .....................Wednesday .....................................................................................................Classes startMay 23, 2003 .....................Friday ..................................................................................................................MidpointMay 26, 2003 .....................Monday .........................................................................................Memorial Day HolidayJune 2, 2003 .......................Monday............................................................................................................Classes endJune 3, 2003 .......................Tuesday .....................................................................................................................FinalsJune 4, 2003 .......................Wednesday ..................................................................................Grades due by 5:00 p.m.
*The May Mini-Mester session offers concentrated/accelerated courses.
Regents Test Preparation CoursesReading (RGTR) and Essay (RGTE)May 13, 2003 .....................Tuesday .....................................................................Registration for all summer sessionsMay 14, 2003 .....................Wednesday .....................................................................................................Classes startJune 20, 2003 .....................Friday ...............................................................................................................Classes endJune 21, 23-25 .................................................................................................................................Regents Test Dates
First 41/2 Weeks, Second 41/2 Weeks, 61/2 Weeks and 9 WeeksMarch 24, 2003..................Monday....................................................................................Advisement period beginsMarch 24-May 9, 2003 ......................................................................................Early Registration (Web, Telephone)May 1, 2003 .......................Thursday.................................................Summer Application and Document Due DateMay 9, 2003 .......................Friday.....................................................................Early Registration Payment Due DateJune 5, 2003 .......................Thursday ............................................Registration for First 41/2 Week, Second 41/2 Week,
61/2 Week and 9 Week coursesJune 6, 2003 .......................Friday..............................................Classes begin 9 Week, First 41/2 week and 61/2 Weeks;
Employee RegistrationJune 20, 2003 .....................Friday .........................................................................Midpoint for first 41/2 Week coursesJune 27, 2003 .....................Friday..................................................................................Midpoint of 61/2 Week coursesJuly 3, 2003 ........................Thursday ....................................................................................First 41/2 week classes endJuly 3, 2003 ........................Friday.....................................................................................................................Holiday
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July 7, 2003 ........................Monday............................................................................Finals Exams for First 41/2 weeks July 8, 2003 ........................Tuesday ........................................Learning Support Exit Exam testing for first 41/2 weeks July 8, 2003 ........................Tuesday ........................................................Grades due by noon for 1st 41/2 week session
[Exception: exit level Learning Support grades due ASAP following Exit Testing]; Registration for Second 41/2 week session
July 9, 2003 ........................Wednesday ......................................Second 41/2 week classes begin, schedule adjustment and late registration for Second 41/2 week session;
Midpoint of 9 Week coursesJuly 18, 2003 ......................Friday .................................................................................................61/2 week classes endJuly 21-22, 2003..................................................................................................................Finals for 61/2 Week coursesJuly 23, 2003 ......................Wednesday ....................................................LS Exit Exam testing for 61/2 Week courses;
Midpoint of Second 41/2 Week coursesJuly 25, 2003 ......................Friday ...............................................................Grades due by noon for 61/2 Week coursesAugust 5, 2003 ...................Tuesday..................................................Second 41/2 week classes end; 9 week classes endAugust 6 & 7, 2003............Wednesday-Thursday ......Finals for Second 41/2 week classes and 9 week classes; LS Exit
Exams for Second 41/2 weeks and 9 week classesAugust 8, 2003 ...................Friday...........................................................................................Grades due by 8:00 p.m.
Note: 9 week session – 4 hour classes➣ MW classes will meet on the following Fridays: June 13, June 27, July 18➣ TR classes will meet on the following Fridays: June 20, July 11, July 25
**REGISTRATION DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PLEASE CHECK CURRENT DATES IN THE CLASSSCHEDULE.
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MISSION STATEMENTA community committed to learning and to
becoming a preeminent associate degree-granting institution, the faculty, staff, admin-istrators, and students of Georgia PerimeterCollege share the following aspirations:
• To gain national recognition as a commu-nity of learners
• To assume a national leadership rolein developing creative, technologicallyadvanced academic and student servicesprograms
• To serve as a model for other institutionsin developing collaborative partnerships todeliver public services, technical assistance,lifelong learning, and economic develop-ment training
A regional, multi-campusunit of the UniversitySystem of Georgia, GeorgiaPerimeter College strives tomeet the changing expecta-tions of our diverse colle-giate and communityconstituencies by providingeffective, innovative, life-long educational opportu-nities. We are committedto diversity, continuousimprovement, high aca-demic standards, and theefficient use of resources. Indecision-making at all levels, the enhancementof our students’ lives is our first priority.
Georgia Perimeter College, a non-residentialinstitution, serves diverse populations oftraditional and non-traditional students inGreater Metropolitan Atlanta. Placing learningfirst, we provide accessible and affordable highquality undergraduate credit and non-creditprograms for students seeking to complete anassociate degree, transfer to a senior college oruniversity, prepare for immediate entry into acareer, pursue personal goals or enhance currentworkplace skills. Our curriculum specializes inliberal arts and professional preparation andpromotes international and intercultural under-standing. We also serve the broader communityas an educational, cultural, and economicresource.
Our academic programs and student supportservices focus on careful assessment of our learn-ers’ abilities, achievements, and needs, accom-modations of their special requirements andresources, and guidance in the development andrealization of their expectations and goals. Wethus offer specialized sequences of courses andsupport programs that promote academic andpersonal success for students of varying levels ofacademic preparation. We encourage excellencein teaching, provide a technologically advancedlearning environment, support innovativestrategies for meeting the learning styles of allstudents, and promote learning by engagingstudents actively and collaboratively.
In meeting the educational needs of the citi-zens of Georgia for the 21st century, we sharewith all other institutions in the University
System of Georgia thefollowing characteristics:• A supportive campus
climate, necessary serv-ices, and leadership anddevelopment opportuni-ties, all to educate thewhole person and meetthe needs of students,faculty, and staff
• Cultural, ethnic, racial,and gender diversity inthe faculty, staff, and stu-dent body, supported by practices and programs
that embody the idea of an open, democra-tic, and global society
• Technology to advance educational pur-poses, including instructional technology,student support services, and distance edu-cation
• Collaborative relationships with otherSystem institutions, State agencies, localschools and technical institutes, and busi-ness and industry, sharing physical, human,information, and other resources to expandand enhance programs and services avail-able to the citizens of Georgia
Georgia Perimeter College shares the follow-ing commitments to the citizens of Georgiawith other associate degree level colleges ofthe University System of Georgia:
Placing learning first, we provideaccessible and affordable high qualityundergraduate credit and non-credit
programs for students seeking tocomplete an associate degree, transfer
to a senior college or university,prepare for immediate entry into acareer, pursue personal goals, orenhance current workplace skills.
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• A commitment to excellence and respon-siveness within a scope of influence definedby the needs of the local area and by partic-ularly outstanding programs or distinctivecharacteristics that have a magnet effectthroughout the region or state
• A commitment to a teaching/learningenvironment, both inside and outside theclassroom, that sustains institutional excel-lence, functions to provide UniversitySystem access for a diverse student body,and promotes high levels of student learning
• A commitment to a high quality generaleducation program that supports a variety ofwell-chosen associate programs and preparesstudents for transfer to baccalaureate pro-grams, learning support programs designedto ensure access and opportunity for adiverse student body, and a limited numberof certificate or other career programs tocomplement neighboring technical institute programs
• A commitment to public service, continuingeducation technical assistance, and eco-nomic development activities that addressthe needs, improve the quality of life, andraise the educational level within theCollege’s scope of influence
• A commitment to scholarship and creativework for the specific purposes of supportinginstructional effectiveness and enhancinginstitutionally relevant faculty qualifications
GENERAL EDUCATION OUTCOMES
A student who completes the core curriculumat Georgia Perimeter College will be able to
• Communicate effectively through speaking,listening, reading, and writing.
• Demonstrate effective problem-solving andcritical thinking skills.
• Understand, interpret, and communicatequantitative data.
• Locate, organize, and analyze informationthrough the use of a variety of computerapplications.
• Demonstrate an understanding of theimportance of the arts and literature in thehuman experience.
• Recognize and apply scientific inquiry in avariety of settings.
• Identify, analyze, and evaluate globaleconomic, political, historical, andgeographic forces.
• Identify and apply the basic concepts ofwellness.
• Apply the knowledge of personal, societal,and cultural development to living andworking in a culturally diverse environment.
ACCREDITATIONThe College gained admission to The
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools inNovember, 1967. It has also been accorded fullinstitutional membership in the AmericanAssociation of Community Colleges. GeorgiaPerimeter College is accredited by theCommission on Colleges of the SouthernAssociation of Colleges and Schools (1866Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097;telephone number 404-679-4501) to awardAssociate of Arts, Associate of Science, andAssociate of Applied Science degrees.
HISTORYFounded by the citizens of DeKalb County
and the DeKalb Board of Education under theJunior College Act of 1958, the College openedas DeKalb College in 1964 as the only publicjunior college in the State supported and con-trolled by a local Board of Education. It wasestablished in order that any resident of theDeKalb School District who held a high schooldiploma or its equivalent and who desired toseek two years of postsecondary education mighthave the opportunity to do so.
The College’s South Campus opened in 1972.Also beginning in 1972, students enrolled inDeKalb Area Technical School were able toenroll dually in vocational and collegiateprograms, and the College was designatedDeKalb Community College. As growth contin-ued both for DeKalb County and the College,
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the North Campus was added and beganoperation in 1979. DeKalb College pioneered inGeorgia open-door admissions, personalizedapproaches to instruction, and community-related curricula and activities.
In 1985, DeKalb Vocational-Technical Schoolwas placed under the governance of a newstatewide board for vocational-technical schoolswith daily operations remaining under the -control of the DeKalb County School System.Students enrolled in specific Associate inApplied Science degree programs continue toenroll dually in the College and the TechnicalSchool, which is now known as DeKalbTechnical College.
In 1986, when DeKalb County relinquishedits support, the College was accepted by theBoard of Regents of the University System ofGeorgia as the thirty-fourth member institution.Designed to be readily responsive to the educa-tional needs of the community, the Collegebegan offering dual programs in cooperationwith Gwinnett Technical College in the fall of1987. In addition, since the fall of 1987, it offersat its Lawrenceville Campus a broad range ofcourses to students seeking Associate of Arts orAssociate of Science degrees. During spring1993, DeKalb College in cooperation withClayton State College, DeKalb TechnicalCollege, and Rockdale County Public Schoolsformed the Rockdale Center for HigherEducation, which offers both credit and non-credit courses.
In November 1997, the Board of Regents ofthe University System of Georgia approvedchanging the name of the College from DeKalbCollege to Georgia Perimeter College to reflectits expanding mission and its service throughoutthe metro Atlanta area. As part of changingthe College’s name, the names of the campuseswere changed to identify the cities in whichthey are located.
The College’s academic offerings correspondwith curricular content and requirements of theUniversity System of Georgia. The College alsoserves as a community cultural center for theperforming arts in music and drama. Curricula
feature transfer, learning support, career, contin-uing and distance education programs as well asjoint educational offerings with other Systeminstitutions and State-supported technicalinstitutes. Associate degrees are awarded tograduates who complete the two-year transferand career programs.
CAMPUSESGeorgia Perimeter College has four campus
locations. The Clarkston Campus (formerlyCentral Campus), at 555 North Indian CreekDrive in Clarkston, is the original campus. Itsfacilities include eleven buildings: administra-tion, the Jim Cherry Learning Resources Center,languages, fine arts, nursing, student center,physical education, plant operations, and main-tenance-security. A stadium, which seats 18,000persons, is used by both the College and areahigh schools.
The Decatur Campus (formerly SouthCampus), which opened in 1972 at the inter-section of Clifton Springs and PanthersvilleRoads, has three large multi-purpose buildings.It has, in addition, a maintenance facility anda greenhouse.
The Dunwoody Campus (formerly NorthCampus), 2101 Womack Road, opened as a per-manent facility in the fall of 1979. A science-classroom building, three general classroombuildings, and a learning resource center blendwith the heavily wooded site to provide anattractive setting for learning.
Georgia Perimeter’s Lawrenceville Campus(formerly Gwinnett Campus) opened in 1987 aspart of the Gwinnett University System Centerin response to growing educational needs inGwinnett County. In January 2002, the Centermoved to a new Lawrenceville location in amulti-purpose building at 1000 UniversityCenter Lane at the intersection of Collins HillRoad and Highway 316.
Classes taught through the Rockdale Centerfor Higher Education are scheduled in a multi-purpose building in Conyers, at 115 West Avenue.
For college students in the North Fultonarea, Georgia Perimeter College offers classes
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at Georgia State University’s new AlpharettaCenter, a high tech facility located off OldMilton Parkway at 3705 Brookside Parkway.
Except for students enrolled in highly special-ized courses, which may be available on onlyone campus, students on all campuses choosefrom essentially the same programs of study. Astudent may attend classes on any campus.
The overall operation of the College is admin-istered from offices located at 3251 PanthersvilleRoad in Decatur. All locations are easily accessi-ble from a neighboring interstate highway.
GEORGIA PERIMETER COLLEGEFOUNDATION
In July 1983, with the realization that statefunds alone were not enough to provide ade-quate scholarships and programs for its students,the College created the DeKalb CollegeFoundation to assist in raising funds and promot-ing the College. That foundation, today knownas the Georgia Perimeter College Foundation, isresponsible for raising funds for more than 30endowed scholarships, academic program sup-
port and for creating community partnerships tosupport numerous programs for both faculty andstudents.
The Foundation welcomes tax-deductible giftsof cash, securities, real estate, and life insurancepolicies from individuals and corporations. TheFoundation staff will work with individuals toestablish memorial funds or to set up charitabletrusts or bequests.
ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONThe Alumni Association, originally estab-
lished in 1970 as the DeKalb College AlumniAssociation, was reorganized in 1983. Itspurpose is to unite graduates and other formerstudents in support of the continued growthand development of the College and to promotethe personal, educational, and professionaldevelopment of alumni. The AlumniAssociation currently awards a full-semesterscholarship each spring semester, recognizes anoutstanding faculty member each April, andawards one alumnus the "Outstanding AlumnusAward" at Commencement.
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MISSIONDistrict Admissions and Records seeks to
admit qualified students; to provide completeinformation to faculty and staff members,students, and the community at large; andto maintain complete and accurate studentacademic records.
APPLICATION DATESFor best consideration of an application for
admission to Georgia Perimeter College, theapplication, the application fee, and all support-ing documents should be received in the DistrictAdmissions and Records office by the followingdates:
Semester Best consideration dateFall 2002 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 13, 2002Spring 2003. . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 9, 2002Summer 2003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 1, 2003
Although applications and documents will beaccepted after these dates, first priority will begiven to reviewing documents already received.Applications and documents received after thesedates may delay consideration of the applicantuntil mid-term classes begin or until the nextsemester. An application will remain active forthree (3) consecutive semesters (SummerSession counts as a semester).
Admission RequirementsPlease refer to “Categories of Admission” for
additional information.Applicants need to submit the following:• A $20 non-refundable application fee
(check or money order) and completedapplication
• Official transcripts from each high school,college, technical school, vocational school,and university attended. An applicant whohas received a secondary school certificateof attendance or a special education diplomarather than an academic diploma is not eli-gible for admission as a traditional freshman.Graduates of non-accredited or non-stateapproved high schools are also required
to have completed the General EducationDevelopment test (GED). GED generallyapplies to non-traditional students. See“Admission of Students Holding the GED.”
• Students who are still in high school or col-lege should submit a partial transcript at thetime of application. A final transcript mustbe sent immediately after graduation. Highschool transcripts must indicate date ofgraduation and type of diploma awarded.It is the responsibility of the applicant torequest that all transcripts be sent directly toDistrict Admissions and Records, GeorgiaPerimeter College, 555 North Indian CreekDrive, Clarkston, GA 30021-2361.
• GED scores, if applicable• Satisfactory official Scholastic Assessment
Test (SAT) or American College Test(ACT) scores
• A Certificate of Immunization for measles,mumps, and rubella signed by a physician ora health facility official. A Certificate ofImmunization form is provided to allstudents who apply to Georgia PerimeterCollege. Students who have a religiousobjection and students whose physicianshave certified that they cannot be immu-nized because of a medical reason will beadmitted. These students will be subject towithdrawal from classes without refundif an outbreak of a disease for whichimmunization is required occurs.
• Students applying for admission to an institu-tion of the University System of Georgia mustfurnish their Social Security numbers on theprinted application form. The Social Securitynumber will provide permanent identificationof each student.
• Additional forms and documents may berequired. Notification will be sent fromDistrict Admissions and Records.
Applications and supporting documents maybe mailed to District Admissions and Records,Georgia Perimeter College, 555 North IndianCreek Drive, Clarkston, GA 30021-2361.
All credentials submitted become and remainthe property of Georgia Perimeter College and
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will not be returned to the applicant, duplicated,or transferred to another institution.
Any student falsifying application recordswill be subject to dismissal without refund.Applications are valid for three consecutivesemesters, Summer Session counts as a semester.
Entrance ExaminationsA record of scores on the Scholastic
Assessment Test I (SAT I) from the CollegeEntrance Examination Board or the AssessmentProgram from the American College TestingProgram (ACT) is required for GeorgiaPerimeter College admission. Both tests aregiven throughout the year across theUnited States and around the world.Information about the national test datesis available in the Campus Testing Centers ordirectly from the testing services. Call theCollege Entrance Examination Board for moreinformation about the SAT. For more informa-tion about the ACT, call the American CollegeTesting Program at (404) 231-1952. For moreinformation about the SAT program, call (609)771-7600.
An institutional version of the SAT and ACTis given each semester at Georgia PerimeterCollege. Information about this examination isavailable in the Campus Testing Centers.
Testing accommodations are available tostudents with disabilities through the DistrictCenter for Disability Services.
Placement testing will be required for moststudents.
College Preparatory Curriculum inHigh School
The following course of study is required ofstudents who graduated from high school in1988 or later and plan to enroll in a Georgia pub-lic junior college, senior college, or universityprogram leading to the associate or baccalaure-ate degree. Exception: Students who qualify asnon-traditional (see “Admission Criteria forNon-Traditional”).
High School RequirementsCourse Emphasis Units Instructional EmphasisEnglish (4) Grammar and usage,
Literature (Americanand World), Advancedcomposition skills
Mathematics (4) Algebra I, Algebra II,geometry and 4thmath
Science (3) Physical scienceand at least two labo-ratory courses withone from LifeSciences and onefrom PhysicalSciences
Social Science (3) Three courses, includ-ing one focusing onUnited States historyand one on worldstudies
Foreign Language(2) Two courses in onelanguage emphasizingspeaking, listening,reading, and writing
The courses outlined above represent the mini-mum standards set forth by the Board of Regents.
Limited AdmissionGeorgia Perimeter College maintains a
Limited Admission category for those studentsgraduating from high school who do not meetthe College Preparatory Curriculum (CPC)requirements. A limited number of students maybe admitted under this provision if they have nomore than three deficiencies. The followingrepresents how deficiencies may be satisfied:
• ENGLISH—Students graduating with fewerthan the four required units of English musttake the COMPASS Examinationin English and reading regardless of SAT orACT score. Based upon the student’s score,the student will either be exempt fromLearning Support English and/or reading orbe placed in Learning Support English and/orreading at the approp-riate level.
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• MATHEMATICS—Students graduatingwith fewer than the four required units ofmathematics must take the COMPASSExamination in mathematics. Based uponthe student’s score, the student will either beexempt from Learning Support mathematicsor be placed in Learning Support mathe-matics at the appropriate level.
• SCIENCE—Students graduating with fewerthan the three required units of sciencemust take an additional course in a labora-tory science chosen from the approvedlaboratory sciences in Area D of the GeorgiaPerimeter College Core Curriculum.
• SOCIAL SCIENCE—Students graduatingwith fewer than the three required units ofsocial science must complete one additionalcourse chosen from the approved socialscience courses in Area E of the GeorgiaPerimeter College Core Curriculum.
• FOREIGN LANGUAGE—Students gradu-ating with fewer than two units of the sameforeign language must complete one addi-tional introductory foreign language course.Either a 1001 or 1002-level course may betaken for this purpose.
The additional required courses in science,social science, and foreign language representnine semester credit hours of course workbeyond the requirements for the program inwhich the student is enrolled. The student mustearn a “C” or better in each of these courses.Entering freshmen must take these courses bythe time they have earned 18 semester credithours. Transfer students must take these coursesimmediately upon entering System institutionsor as soon as possible thereafter. Although thestudent receives credit in the grade pointaverage for these courses, they do not counttoward hours required for graduation.
Limited Admission requirements apply tostudents in two-year degree programs transfer-ring into programs that lead to baccalaureatedegrees and to students transferring into anySystem institution unless those studentshave completed 30 semester credit hours oftransfer core curriculum.
In addition to the CPC requirements outlinedabove, beginning freshmen must meet minimumSAT or ACT requirements with no more thanthree course deficiencies in the College Pre-paratory Curriculum.
Students who have been out of college andhigh school for five or more years are exemptedfrom CPC requirements.
ADMISSION OF STUDENTS HOLDING THE GED
Only non-traditional students can apply foradmission to GPC with a GED. Please refer tothe full definition of non-traditional student inthis catalog under Categories of Admission. Ifyou hold a GED but do not fit the non-tradi-tional category, please check with District Ad-missions for the most current criteria for thelimited admissions options.
ADMISSION FOR NON-U.S. CITIZENS
General InformationInternational (i.e., F-1 visa) students are
required to attend college full-time and makesatisfactory progress each semester towards theirprogram objectives as stipulated in the College-issued Certificate of Eligibility (I-20). TheCollege is required to notify the ImmigrationService when international students do notattend full-time, maintain poor classroom atten-dance, terminate their enrollment, or makeunsatisfactory progress.
International students in F-1 status whocomplete their admission files will be notifiedof acceptance to the College. Entry Servicesfor International Students will issue theImmigration and Naturalization Service (INS)Form I-20. It is in the best interest of the appli-cant to have a U.S. mailing address at the timeof application.
As a two-year, non-residential college,Georgia Perimeter College does not provide,supervise, or recommend housing facilities fordomestic or international students. Students areresponsible for finding housing on their own and
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should arrive in Atlanta prior to the semester ofenrollment for this purpose.
All non-native speakers of English needingpre-college-level work in English should planto register for ESL classes.
All students admitted to Georgia PerimeterCollege are required to abide by the rules andregulations of the College, to make satisfactoryprogress toward their educational objectives,and to remain in good standing.
All admissions correspondence for non-U.S.Citizen applicants should be directed to EntryServices for International Students, 555 NorthIndian Creek Drive, Clarkston, GA, 30021-2361.
Admission Requirements For Non-U.S.Citizens
Students whose secondary education was com-pleted outside the United States system of edu-cation (including students educated in Englishas well as students whose language of instructionthroughout secondary school was not English)must complete the following requirements togain admission to Georgia Perimeter College:I. Present credentials from all schools, includ-
ing non-U.S. schools• Official high school transcript or appro-
priate examination results (GCE, CXC,WASC, SSCE) at a recognized level ofcompletion and accreditation. If transcriptsare in a language other than English, anofficial English translation is required. Ifhigh school transcript is unavailable,the student may take the GeneralEducation Development (GED) test.
• Official college or university transcriptsfrom each college or university attended.If transcripts are in a language other thanEnglish, an official English translationis required.
II. Present Immigration documents• For out-of-country F-1 students: Upon
entry into the United States, each of thesestudents must bring these documents -I-20, passport, student visa, and I-94 cardto Entry Services for InternationalStudents for copying.
• For F-1 students transferring from anothercollege or university in the U.S., these stu-dents must bring I-20 from current school,passport, student visa, and I-94 card toEntry Services for International Studentsfor copying.
• For all other students in immigrant ornon-immigrant status in the United States,these students must present to EntryServices for International Students anoriginal document certifying status in theUnited States, such as a resident aliencard, an I-94, or a refugee card.
III. Proof of English language proficiency fornon-U.S. citizens whose first language is notEnglish and whose language of instructionthroughout secondary school was not Englishmust be satisfied by submitting one of thefollowing test results to Entry Services forInternational Students:• International Test of English as a Foreign
Language (TOEFL): Prospective studentsmust earn a minimum of 460 on the paperTOEFL or 140 on the computerizedTOEFL. Students may contact theGPC Testing Center at 404-299-4061 orthe Educational Testing Service at 609-921-2000 for information or torequest an international TOEFL applica-tion. Students overseas can consult theAmerican Embassy for TOEFL information(Georgia Perimeter College Code = 5165).
• Georgia State University Test of EnglishProficiency (GSTEP): Prospective studentsmust earn at least a Lower Intermediatelevel score on each section of the test.This test is only given locally at GeorgiaState University. Call the ESL Departmentat Georgia State at 404-651-3650 forinformation.
• Non-native speakers of English who meetthe minimum SAT I verbal admissionsrequirement of 330 will not need to takethe Test of English as a Foreign Language(TOEFL) for admission purposes.
• Students with a passing GeneralCertificate of Education (GCE) English
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‘O’ level examination result will not needto take the TOEFL for admissions purposes.Present official GCE scores for review.
IV. Present a financial statement: All applicantsrequesting a Form I-20 for student (F-1) visasmust provide an affidavit of support showingthat a minimum of $15,500* per college yearis available to the student to defray collegeexpenses including matriculation fees, non-resident fees, school supplies, living costs,and related expenses. A certified statementfrom the sponsor’s bank showing that therequired funds are available must be sub-mitted. All fees must be paid at the time ofregistration. Federal Financial Aid is notavailable to F-1 visa students.
*This amount is subject to change due toincreases in fees or living expenses.
V. Present a Certificate of Immunization: TheBoard of Regents of the University System ofGeorgia requires that all new students sub-mit a Certificate of Immunization signed bya health professional for measles, mumps,and rubella before attending classes at anyUniversity System school.
Upon receipt of all required documents, theadmission file will be evaluated, and a decisionletter will be mailed. For applicants requestinga student visa, an I-20 will be issued upon accep-tance for admission. For additional information,please call 404-299-4245.
Health Insurance Policy for Non-Immigrant (F-1) Students
Since fall 1996, all international students in F-1 visa status at Georgia Perimeter College arerequired to purchase health insurance. Twooptions exist to help students meet thisrequirement:
1. International students may purchase theGeorgia Perimeter College InternationalStudent Health Insurance Plan. Healthinsurance premiums are due each semesterupon payment of registration fees. Studentswho choose this option will automaticallybe covered according to the Georgia
Perimeter College insurance requirementsfor F-1 visa students.
2. Students may select an alternate insurancepolicy provided that the company providescoverage comparable to the coverageoffered through the Georgia PerimeterCollege International Student HealthInsurance Plan. Alternate health insurancepolicies should provide comprehensivemajor medical coverage for both accidentand sickness with a minimum limit of$250,000. The policy should have a reason-able annual or per occurrence deductible.
Students who select an alternate health insur-ance policy must have their insurance companycomplete an Insurance Compliance Form fromEntry Services for International Students at leasttwo weeks prior to registration for review, evalu-ation, and approval before registering for classes.A copy of the student’s policy, including theschedule of benefits, should also be submitted.
Students who fail to provide the requiredinformation or whose alternate insurance policydoes not meet the minimum requirementswill automatically be assessed the insurancepremium for the Georgia Perimeter CollegeInternational Student Health Insurance Plan.They will be expected to pay this premium whenregistration fees are due.
Students with pre-existing medical conditionscovered under existing health insurance policiesare advised to maintain existing coverage andsupplement it as needed to meet GeorgiaPerimeter College requirements. Because healthinsurance coverage is not required of F-2 students(F-1 dependents), an F-1 visa student (primarypolicy holder) who wants dependent coverageshould contact the health insurance companydirectly to obtain application and paymentrequirements for dependents. Dependent healthinsurance application forms are also availablethrough Entry Services for International Students.
International Student Non-ResidentFee Waivers
A limited number of non-resident fee waiversare available to international (F-1) students.
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Guidelines and applications can be picked upat the Enrollment and Registration ServicesOffice on each campus and at DistrictAdmissions and Records on the ClarkstonCampus. Deadlines for filing applications fornon-resident fee waivers areSemester DeadlineFall 2002 July 30, 2002Spring 2003 December 3, 2002Summer 2003 April 15, 2003
CATEGORIES OF ADMISSIONInternational students should also see the
“Admissions for Non-U.S. Citizens” sectionabove.
FreshmenThis admission category designates all persons
seeking admission who have not attended anycollege or university previously (or have fewerthan 30 transferable semester hours of credit).Freshmen (or transfer students who must meetfreshmen requirements) must submit all of thefollowing items to be considered for admission:
• A completed application form• An official high school transcript showing
date of graduation. An applicant who hasreceived a secondary school certificate ofattendance or a special education diplomarather than an academic diploma is notadmissible.
• Satisfactory SAT I (Scholastic AptitudeTest I) or ACT (American College Test)scores
• A Certificate of Immunization for measles,mumps, and rubella (Please see AdmissionSection on Immunization Requirement.)
• Placement testing as requiredFreshmen must have a minimum Freshman
Index of 1830, including a minimum 330 VerbalSAT I score and a minimum 310 MathematicsSAT I score. Comparable ACT scores are 12Verbal and 14 Math. The Freshman Index (FI)is based on a combination of a student’s SAT Ior ACT Assessment Program scores and highschool academic grade point average (HSGPA)as follows:
FI = (500 x HSGPA) + SAT I Verbal + SAT IMath
FI = (500 x HSGPA) + (ACT Composite x42) + 88
Freshmen must also have no College Prepara-tory Curriculum (CPC) deficiencies for regularadmission. (See “Limited Admission”.)
TransferThis admission category designates all persons
seeking admission who have been previouslyenrolled in one or more institutions of highereducation. Transfer students must submit all ofthe following items to be considered for admission:
• A completed application form• Official transcripts from each college or
university attended• A Certificate of Immunization for measles,
mumps, and rubella• Placement testing as required.
Applicants who have earned fewer than 30transferable semester credit hours must completeall the requirements for beginning freshmenadmissions including CPC, if applicable.Additional documents include the following:
• An official high school transcript showingdate of graduation
• Satisfactory SAT I (Scholastic AssessmentTest I) or ACT (American College Test)scores.
Students with incomplete Learning Supportrequirements at another University SystemInstitution shall be admitted only in accordancewith Georgia Perimeter College’s approvedLearning Support guidelines.
An applicant transferring from an institutionor program that did not require the CollegePreparatory Curriculum must submit an officialhigh school transcript unless the applicant hascompleted 30 semester credit hours of transfercredit. Transfer students who have not met allCollege Preparatory Curriculum requirementsand who have not completed 30 semester credithours of transfer core courses may be admittedonly as provisional students under theProvisional Admission Procedures established bythe University System of Georgia. They must
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provide an official copy of their high schooltranscript. Please refer to “College PreparatoryCurriculum in High School” above.
Ordinarily, colleges from which credits aretransferred must be accredited by collegiatecommission divisions of the regional accreditingassociation. As a general rule, credit will begiven for lower-division courses. In someinstances, however, where course equivalency isquestioned, credits must be validated by exami-nation. Examples include health science coursesand credits earned more than ten years prior tothe time of admissions evaluation. A three-yearlimit applies to nursing and dental hygienecourses considered for validation. Departmentalguidelines are available in the Nursing andDental Hygiene Departments. Approvedcore curriculum courses that the student haspassed will be accepted in transfer. EXCEPTION:Entry level English and mathematics coursesrequire a grade of “C” or better. Also, no “D”will be accepted in ENGL 1102 for transferstudents. Even though other grades of “D” willbe accepted for transfer, if the prerequisite fortaking a higher level course is a “C” or better,the student will need to retake the course andearn the required grade before taking the higherlevel course.
Credit hours assigned to transferred coursescannot exceed the credit hours awarded atGeorgia Perimeter College.
Non-TraditionalThis admission category designates all persons
who have not attended high school or collegewithin the last five years and who have earnedfewer than 30 transferable semester hours ofcollege credit. Non-traditional students mustsubmit all of the following items to be consid-ered for admission:
• A completed application form• An official high school transcript showing
date of graduation. An applicant who hasreceived a secondary school certificate ofattendance or a special education diplomarather than an academic diploma must suc-cessfully complete the General EducationDevelopment (GED) test prior to being
considered for admission. Graduatesof non-accredited or non-state approvedhigh schools are required to have com-pleted the GED.
• Official transcripts from each collegeattended
• A Certificate of Immunization for measles,mumps, and rubella. Please see the Admis-sion Section on Immunization Requirement.
For placement purposes, all non-traditionalstudents must take the University System ofGeorgia COMPASS Examination to determinewhether Learning Support shall be requiredunless exempted by collegiate level mathematicsand English transfer courses.
TransientThis admission category designates students
who are currently enrolled in another regionallyaccredited college or university. Transient stu-dents must submit all of the following items tobe considered for admission:
• A completed application form• An approved transient letter from the
proper official of the current institutionthat includes the following (sample form atwww.gpc.edu):1. Permission to enroll at Georgia
Perimeter College. If permission is to begranted for more than one semester, itcan be indicated in the letter of tran-siency. Otherwise, the transient statusmust be renewed after the first semester.
2. A list of courses to be taken at GeorgiaPerimeter College.
3. A Certificate of Immunization formeasles, mumps, and rubella. Please referto the Immunization Requirement.
Transient students must meet prerequisitesfor courses that they wish to take at GeorgiaPerimeter College. To verify this, students maybe asked to present a copy of their transientletter to instructors during the first week of class.If the letter does not list a specific course, thenstudents must bring a grade report or unofficialtranscript which documents that they have metnecessary prerequisites.
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International (F-1 visa) students must alsopresent a letter from the parent college certifyingthat the parent college will retain responsibilityfor the issuance of the I-20 form during thetransient semester(s).
A transient student who wishes to continue asa transfer student at Georgia Perimeter Collegemust apply through the Enrollment and Regis-tration Services Office and meet all transferadmissions policies and requirements.
Early AdmissionThis admission category designates high
school students who choose to leave high schoolat the end of their junior year and enter GeorgiaPerimeter College under an early admission pro-gram. Students interested in this program mustmeet the following ad-mission criteria:
• The student should lack no more than 75hours (5 units) for graduation from highschool at the time of admission to the College.
• The student should have a cumulative gradepoint average of 3.0.
• The student should have a minimum totalof 970 on the SAT I with at least a 530verbal SAT I score or ACT scores of 20composite with 23 in English.
• The prospective early admission studentshould apply directly through DistrictAdmissions and Records. High school stu-dents who meet the above admission criteriamust submit all of the following items to beconsidered for admission:
• Completed application form• Official high school transcript• Letter of parental or guardian consent• Official SAT I or ACT scores• Certificate of Immunization for measles,
mumps, and rubella. Please refer to theAdmission Section on ImmunizationRequirement.
• Non-refundable processing fee.
Joint Enrollment/Post-SecondaryOptions
Georgia Perimeter College, in cooperationwith area high schools, offers college-level
courses to high school juniors and seniors. Astudent may take the courses while still in high school and earn both high school andcollege credit.
High school juniors and seniors at least 16years of age who are interested in these programsmust meet the following admissions criteria:
• The student should have a cumulative gradepoint average of 3.0 or higher in collegepreparatory courses, excluding electives andweighted grades.
• The student should have a minimum SAT Iscore totaling 970 with a minimum 530SAT I verbal or ACT score of 20 compositewith a minimum 23 in English.
• The student should have a minimum SAT Iscore totaling 970 with a minimum 530SAT I Math or ACT score of 20 compositewith a minimum 22 in Math to completethe 4th unit of Mathematics to meet CPCrequirements.
High school students who meet the aboveadmissions criteria must submit all of the follow-ing items to be considered for acceptance:
• A completed application form• An official high school transcript. The high
school may require permission of parent orguardian to release this document.
• Official SAT I (Scholastic Assessment Test)or ACT (American College Test) scores
• A Certificate of Immunization for measles,mumps, and rubella. Please see AdmissionsSection on Immunization Requirement
• Written permission of parent or guardian• Non-refundable processing fee• If born outside the U.S., the student must
present the original documents certifyingU.S. citizenship or immigrant/non-immigrant status (resident alien card,naturalization certificate, U. S. passport) tothe Enrollment and Registration ServicesOffice or to the Campus Joint EnrollmentCoordinator.
Any high school student planning to enrollin a mathematics course at Georgia PerimeterCollege must complete placement testing formathematics.
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Students who have not completed the CollegePreparatory Curriculum requirements may beadmitted through the Joint Enrollment/Post-Secondary Options Program if they are enrolledin the necessary high school courses andscheduled to complete the requirements bythe end of their senior year.
With the exception of the fourth year require-ment for English and mathematics and the thirdyear requirement for social science courses, acollege course may not be used to fulfill bothCollege Preparatory Curriculum requirementsfor high school and College degree requirements.
Joint Enrollment/Post-Secondary Optionsstudents are afforded the same status on the highschool campus as any other member of the seniorclass. This includes eligibility for academic honorsor participation in extracurricular activities.The Joint Enrollment/Post-Secondary Optionsstudents are also offered the same status on theCollege campus as any other member of thefreshman class. This includes eligibility forCollege academic honors and participation instudent activities.
Special Note: All grades issued to Joint Enroll-ment students will be recorded as letter gradesbased on the College’s grading system. Collegeinstructors will not issue numerical grades.
Students With DegreesThis admission category designates students
who have earned associate or higher degreesfrom a regionally accredited school recognizedby the University System and do not wish toobtain an additional degree at Georgia PerimeterCollege. All prerequisites for courses taken mustbe met. Any student seeking a degree mustmeet transfer student requirements. Previouslydegreed students must submit all of the followingitems to be considered for admission:
• A completed application form• Official transcripts from colleges attended
indicating the awarding of an associate orhigher degree
• A Certificate of Immunization for measles,mumps, and rubella. Please refer to Admis-
sion Section on Immunization Requirement.• Placement testing as required
Returning Georgia Perimeter CollegeStudents
This admission category designates studentswho are absent from Georgia Perimeter Collegefor three consecutive terms. Returning studentswill be required to file a new application foradmission and must meet current admission cri-teria. Returning students also will be subject tothe current catalog for graduation requirements.
Dual Enrollment StudentsGeorgia Perimeter College offers several dual
Associate of Applied Science degrees withboth DeKalb Technical College and GwinnettTechnical College. Students must meet theadmission requirements for both the collegeand the technical college that they plan toattend. Separate applications must be filed ateach institution.
Prime Timers ProgramResidents of the State of Georgia who are 62
years of age or older are invited to enroll incourses at Georgia Perimeter College, excludingcourses which involve external agencies or indi-vidual instruction, on a space-available basis.Senior citizens may elect to audit courses forpersonal enrichment only or take courses forcollege credit. A senior citizen pays registrationfees, supply fees, lab fees, and special course fees,if applicable. Matriculation costs are waived.
Persons interested in applying for participa-tion in Prime Timers must meet the GeorgiaPerimeter College admission requirements andmust be a Georgia resident. A maximum of10 semester credit hours may be taken as a non-degree-seeking student.
Definition of Legal ResidenceA person 18 years of age or older may register
as a resident of Georgia only upon showing thathe or she has been a legal resident of Georgia fora period of at least twelve months immediatelypreceding the final day of registration. In the
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absence of a clear demonstration that he or shehas established legal residence in Georgia, noemancipated minor or person 18 years of age orolder shall acquire Georgia residence status forfee purposes while attending any educationalinstitution in the State.
A person under 18 years of age may register asa Georgia resident only upon showing that his orher supporting parent or guardian has been a legalresident of Georgia for a period of at least twelvemonths immediately preceding the final day ofregistration.
A full-time employee of the University Systemof Georgia and his or her spouse and dependentchildren may register as a Georgia resident eventhough he or she has not been a legal resident ofGeorgia for the preceding twelve months.
Full-time teachers employed in the publicschools of Georgia and their dependent childrenmay enroll as Georgia residents.
All aliens shall be classified as non-residentstudents. An alien who is living in this countryunder a visa permitting permanent residenceshall have the same ability to qualify forresidence status for fee purposes as a citizenof the United States.
If the parents or legal guardians of a minorchange their legal residence in Georgia, theminor may continue to take courses for a periodof twelve consecutive months upon the paymentof resident fees. After the expiration of thetwelve-month period, the student may continueregistration only upon the payment of fees at thenon-resident rate.
In the event that a legal resident of Georgia isappointed as guardian of a non-resident minor,such minor will not be permitted to register asa resident student until the expiration of oneyear from the court-appointed date, and thenonly upon proper verification that the appoint-ment was not made to avoid payment of nonresident fees.
Military personnel and their dependents sta-tioned in Georgia and on active duty, exceptmilitary personnel assigned to institutionsfor educational purposes, shall pay the samefees assessed residents of Georgia.
Petition to Change Residence StatusStudents who enter Georgia Perimeter
College as non-residents and subsequentlyqualify as legal residents must file a Petition forGeorgia Residence Classification in the campusOffice of Enrollment and Registration Services.The student’s residence status is not changedautomatically. A request must be made for thechange at the proper time, and the student mustprovide proof that he or she qualifies for thechange of residence status. Refunds are notretroactive to prior semesters. Requests forchange of residence status received more than 60days after the semester begins will be consideredfor future semesters only.
ACADEMIC PLACEMENT
General PlacementSince every entering freshman may not need
the same series of courses, the level of academicplacement may vary. The College makes everyeffort to determine the appropriate level ofbeginning instruction for each student by requir-ing that students take appropriate placementexaminations. After the assessment of strengthsand weaknesses in English, reading, and mathe-matical skills, the student is placed in the propersequence of courses. Placement examinations aregiven throughout the semester on all campuses.Students who have submitted an application foradmission to the College will be mailed testinginvitations indicating when they should takethe examination.
Non-native speakers of English should call404-299-4061 for information regarding theESL Placement Tests in English and reading.Non-native speakers of English may take themathematics section of the placement examina-tion during the same testing session as the ESLPlacement Test.
Students with physical disabilities who needspecial testing assistance should call the DistrictCoordinator of Testing to discuss their needs.
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English and ReadingAll entering students must take the English
and reading sections of the COMPASS place-ment examination, except for the categories ofstudents listed below:
• Students with SAT I verbal scores of 480 orabove or ACT 20 or above who do not havea CPC deficiency
• Students who have begun, exited, orexempted Learning Support English andreading at another Regents’ institution
• Students who have passed a transferablecourse equivalent to English 1101 at aRegents’ institution
• Students who have earned a “C” or better ina transferable course equivalent to English1101 at a non-Regents’ institution
Students who have begun but not exitedLearning Support at another Regents’ institutionmust see a counselor to determine placement.
Students must exit or exempt both LearningSupport English and reading to enroll in English1101 or to satisfy a CPC deficiency in English.
MathematicsAll entering students must take the mathe-
matics portion of the COMPASS examinationto determine placement in mathematics, exceptfor the categories of students listed below:
• Students who have begun or completed aLearning Support mathematics sequence atanother Regents’ institution
• Students who have completed at least onecourse in a transferable mathematics se-quence at a Regents’ institution
• Students who have completed with a “C” orabove at least one course in a transferablemathematics sequence from a non-Regents’institution.
• Students who have begun but not exitedLearning Support mathematics at anotherRegents’ institution must see a counselor todetermine placement.
English As A Second LanguageAll students whose first language is not
English must enroll in or test out of the ESL
program as they begin their first semester atGeorgia Perimeter College. All non-nativeEnglish speakers who score below SAT I480 (verbal section only) or ACT 20 arerequired to take the ESL Placement Test.According to the results, students register forone or more ESL courses (designated in theCatalog and schedules as ENSL) or test out ofESL and register for English 1101 (CollegeEnglish).
Criteria for Determining ESL Status1. Entering students who are non-native
speakers of English and who score belowSAT I 480 verbal (or ACT verbal 20) arerequired to take the ESL Placement Test,unless transfer credit for English 1101 hasbeen accepted by Georgia PerimeterCollege.
2. Entering students whose scores on the ESLPlacement Test indicate they do not needESL courses may enroll in College English ifthey have no CPC deficiencies.
Call 404-299-4061 for information regardingthe ESL Placement Test.
English As A Second Language (ESL)Program
Students whose native language is not Englishmust show proficiency in English before beingadmitted to the College as instructed by theoffice of Entry Services for InternationalStudents (ESIS). Students who graduated from ahigh school outside the United States must pre-sent satisfactory TOEFL or Georgia State Test ofEnglish Proficiency (GSTEP) scores. Studentswith English scores that admit them toGeorgia Perimeter College will be given theESL Placement Test for placement in appro-priate ESL/English courses before advisementand registration.
The English as a Second Language Programprovides instruction in speaking, listening,reading, and writing for non-native speakers ofEnglish. The program is designed to preparestudents in the language skills necessary forsuccessful academic work at Georgia Perimeter
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College. Non-native speakers of English whoscore below SAT I 480 on the verbal section(ACT 20) are required to take the ESLPlacement Test before being placed in oneor more ESL courses or the appropriate Englishcourse. ESL courses are available on theClarkston, Dunwoody, and LawrencevilleCampuses.
ENSL 0070 (4) Integrated Skills I
ENSL 0071 (3) Applied Grammar I
ENSL 0072 (3) Academic Communi-cation Skills I
ENSL 0080 (4) Integrated Skills II
ENSL 0081 (3) Applied Grammar II
ENSL 0082 (3) Academic Communi-cation Skills II
ENSL 0090 (6) Academic English
ENSL 0095 (3) Writing Workshop
Registration1. During each semester of enrollment, ESL
students must first register for required ESLcourses and Learning Support mathematicscourses before registering for other courses.This policy applies to full-time and part-time students.
2. Students in the ESL Program may not accu-mulate more than 20 hours of college-levelcredit before completing all ESL require-ments and Learning Support mathematicsrequirements. Any ESL student whoaccumulates 20 hours of college-level creditand has not successfully completed all ESLrequirements and all Learning Supportmathematics courses is permitted to enrollonly in ESL courses or only in LearningSupport mathematics courses until thestudent has completed all requirements.
3. Any ESL student who transfers credit hoursto Georgia Perimeter College and who isrequired to take ESL courses or LearningSupport mathematics courses may earn upto 20 additional hours of college-levelcredit. After earning 20 additional hours atGeorgia Perimeter College without meeting
ESL Program requirements and LearningSupport mathematics requirements, thestudent may enroll only in ESL courses orin Learning Support mathematics courses.
ESL Withdrawal Policy• Any ESL student who is enrolled only in
ESL or Learning Support mathematicscourses may withdraw from one or more ofthese courses. Students with F-1 visas, how-ever, are required to take at least 12 hoursper semester and must see the InternationalStudent Adviser before withdrawing.
• Any ESL student who is enrolled in bothESL/Learning Support mathematics andcollege-level courses and withdraws or iswithdrawn from any ESL/Learning Supportcourse before mid-term also will be with-drawn from college courses.
Academic Progress PolicyStudents in the ESL Program are required to
earn a grade of “C” or higher in each individualESL course in a maximum of three attemptsper course before a penalty is imposed (describedbelow). The only grade that does not count asan attempt in an ESL course is “W.”
Academic StatusAny ESL student who does not earn a grade
of “C” or higher in an individual ESL course(ENSL 0070, 0071, 0072, 0080, 0081, 0082,0090, or 0095) in a maximum of three attemptsin the course is suspended from GeorgiaPerimeter College for one semester and notpermitted to take any courses.
After three attempts and the suspension of onesemester, students will have one more attempt topass the course. If such a student does not passthe required course after the fourth attempt, heor she will be excluded from the institution.
Exit PolicyTo exit the ESL Program, students must earn a
“C” or better in ENSL 0090 or 0095 and pass theESL Program Exit Test. Any ESL student whodoes not earn a “C” or better in an ESL coursemust repeat that course.
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Students must exit or exempt ENSL 0090 or0095 as a prerequisite for social, natural, andphysical science courses; students must exit orexempt ENSL 0090 or 0095 as prerequisites forcollege-level English. For specific course pre-requisites, check the course descriptions.
Learning Support ProgramIn keeping with the admissions policy of
Georgia Perimeter College, students who need awide variety of Learning Support courses may beadmitted to the College. Though many studentsqualify to enroll in credit courses along withLearning Support courses, others need a broadspectrum of Learning Support instruction andcounseling to prepare them before they enrollin regular college-level course work. The Lear-ning Support program attempts to meet thisneed by providing a sequence of studies and aca-demic support services. Consequently, a majorpurpose of the program is to assist students withdeveloping their personal goals and with plan-ning accordingly. Special academic advisementand counseling are provided to speed the stu-dents’ progress toward enrollment in collegecredit courses.
Students must be enrolled in required Lear-ning Support courses to be allowed to take col-lege-level course work, and students may notaccumulate more than 20 hours of college-levelcredit before completing all Learning Supportrequirements.
Students may take a maximum of 12 semesterhours or three semesters, whichever occursfirst, in any Learning Support area. However, atransfer Learning Support student with fewerthan three semesters and 12 semester hours in anarea may be granted an additional semester (upto a total of 15 semester hours at all institutions)if that student was making appropriate progressat the sending institution and is ready for theexit level course at the receiving institution.(The purpose of this exception is to allow forvariations that may occur in credit hours forcourses at various institutions.)
Students must exit or exempt LearningSupport reading as a prerequisite for social,
natural, and physical science courses; studentsmust exit or exempt Learning Support Englishand reading as prerequisites for college-levelEnglish. Students must exit or exempt LearningSupport mathematics as a prerequisite forphysics and chemistry (any science course with aprerequisite of college-level mathematics wouldalso require exit or exemption from LearningSupport mathematics). For specific courseprerequisites, check the course descriptions.
Career and Certificate Degree Programs(Associate of Applied Science Degrees,including A.A.S. in Fire ManagementTechnology and A.A.S. in InterpreterTraining, A.S. in Nursing, and A.S. inDental Hygiene)
Except as noted, these programs are notdesigned to transfer to a four-year college.
Programs Leading to Career Degrees(Associate of Science Degrees andAssociate of Science Degrees inAllied Health)
• Career degree applicants must achieveinstitutional admission (must includeSystem SAT/ACT minimum scores).Applicants are not held to CollegePreparatory Curriculum (CPC) require-ments unless required by the program.
• Students admitted to this category must takeplacement examinations in reading, English,and mathematics. Students whose scores donot exceed the institution’s minimum cutoffscores for Learning Support (LS) placementin the areas of reading, English, or mathe-matics will be required to enroll in LScourses as follows:1. For those students who will take any
course which has a LS prerequisite in anarea (or areas), all LS requirements inthat area (or areas) shall be met.
2. For students who will take no courses witha LS prerequisite in an area (or areas), theLS requirements in that area (or areas) arenot mandatory. The College shall deter-
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mine whether remediation is neededfor these students and shall provide suchremediation though appropriate means.
• Students who have earned an A.S. in anallied health area or an A.A.S. may applyfor admission to another program accordingto the institution’s criteria for admission ofsuch students. They will not be held to CPCrequirements.
• Students admitted in this category who havenot completed the career degree may applyfor admission to another program if theymeet regular or limited admission require-ments. All LS and CPC requirements applyto these students. Available test scores andcompleted LS work may be applied towardthe fulfillment of these requirements.
Programs Leading to Career Certificates• Certificate program applicants must have
graduated from an accredited high schoolwith a minimum GPA of 1.8 OR have metthe Beginning Freshman CPC criteria forthe institutional sector OR have earned theGED and must meet other institutionalrequirements.
• Students admitted to this category must takeplacement examinations in reading, English,and mathematics. Students whose scores donot exceed the institution’s minimum cutoffscores for Learning Support (LS) placement(as specified in the institution’s guidelines)in the areas of reading, English, or mathe-matics will be required to enroll in LScourses as follows:1. For those students who will take any
course which has a LS prerequisite in anarea (or areas), all LS requirements inthat area (or areas) must be met.
2. For students who will take no courseswith a LS prerequisite in an area (orareas), the LS requirements in that area(or areas) are not mandatory. The Col-lege shall determine whether LearningSupport is needed for these studentsand shall provide such support throughappropriate means.
• Students admitted to this category maytake only those college credit courses thatare specified in the approved certificateprogram.
Admission to the Dental HygieneProgram
Dental hygienists are licensed to provide edu-cation, therapeutic, and preventive services tochildren and adults in a variety of treatmentsettings. This program is designed to preparestudents to provide delegated services consistingof scaling and polishing natural and restoredteeth; exposing, processing, and mounting den-tal radiographs; providing preventive servicesand planning educational experiences forindividuals and groups.
The professional curriculum runs five con-secutive semesters, including one summer term.New students are accepted into the dentalhygiene program and may begin the professionalsequence of courses only in the fall semester ofeach year. Enrollment is limited. (Although thedental hygiene courses are sequential and beginonly during the fall semester, students may beginand complete the required general educationcourses during any semester.) The DentalHygiene Department on the Dunwoody Campusshould be consulted regarding specific admis-sions requirements and advisement.
The following are excerpts from the program’sadmission requirements:
1. Applicants must satisfy all LearningSupport requirements to be eligible foracceptance to the program.
2. Admission to the program includes thefollowing: (a) applicants will be consideredfor fall program positions upon meeting alldepartment admissions requirements; and(b) official notice of acceptance intothe program is confirmed by a letter fromthe Department of Dental Hygiene.
3. Prior to taking the biology series of BIOL1611 and BIOL 1612, lectures and labs,dental hygiene applicants must satisfy allprerequisite and corequisite requirementsfor these courses. The Department
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of Dental Hygiene requires completion ofCHEM 1951 lecture, or CHEM 1151lecture and lab, as a prerequisite for BIOL1611. CHEM 1951 is the same lecture asCHEM 1151, but without the lab. Astudent who completes CHEM 1151 shouldalso complete CHEM 1152, lecture and lab.Dental Hygiene students planning to pursuea baccalaureate degree should enroll inCHEM 1151 and CHEM 1152 rather thanCHEM 1951 and 1952.
4. To be eligible for graduation, a student mustmake a minimum grade of “C” or better inall professional courses and all science andEnglish courses required in the program,and have a minimum GPA of 2.0.
5. Both parts of the Regents’ Test must bepassed prior to entering the fourth semesterof the program.
Admission to the Nursing ProgramThe program leads to an Associate of Science
Degree in Nursing. The Nursing Program isapproved by the Georgia Board of Nursing and isaccredited by the National League for Nursing.Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). Graduatesof this program are eligible to take the NCLEX— RN examination for Registered ProfessionalNurses. The curriculum is designed as a careerprogram, but students wishing to continue theireducation may transfer credits to a number ofinstitutions of higher learning.
New students are accepted into the nursingprogram in the fall and spring semesters.Enrollment is limited; therefore, admission isselective and competitive. Applicants with thestrongest credentials will be given priority accep-tance. These credentials include grade pointaverage of college and high school courses withspecial emphasis on biology and a passing scoreon the nursing entrance test. Meeting the mini-mum academic requirements for admission tothe College does not guarantee acceptance intothe Nursing Program. Students not admittedmay reapply for a later class.
Students should contact the Enrollment andRegistration Services Office or Advising and
Counseling Services on any campus for infor-mation about the program. The admissionrequirements must be met by all nursingapplicants: first-time applicants seeking admis-sion to the two-year nursing program, transferstudents seeking validation of previous nursingeducation from a NLN accredited nursingprogram, and LPNs seeking entry into theaccelerated placement program.
The following are excerpts from the program’sadmission requirements:
• Admission to Georgia Perimeter College.• Completion of all Learning Support courses.• Completion of at least one science course.
(The Nursing Program recommends thatapplicants should complete as many generaleducation courses as possible beforeenrolling in nursing curriculum.)
• A 2.5 grade point average or better forrequired general education.
• Passing score on Nursing Entrance Test.(Applicants are notified to take the testonce application is evaluated.)
• Applicants for whom English is not theirprimary language are required to have aTOEFL score of 540 on the written test or213 on the computerized test and a TSEscore of 50 or more. Please contact theDepartment of Nursing for authorization totake the TOEFL and contact EducationTesting Service in Princeton, New Jersey forinformation on TSE.
• Acceptance to the program is confirmed bya letter from the Nursing Department.
• BIOL 1611 (Lecture and lab), MATH 1101and PSYC 1501 must be taken prior toentering the nursing program or taken inthe fall semester along with NURS 1920.
Nursing students must pass both parts of theRegents’ Test prior to beginning the second yearof the nursing program.
Admission to the Fire ManagementTechnology Program
The Fire Management program prepares indi-viduals about to enter the fire service, and aspir-ing fire service members, for career positions in
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the field of emergency services. The program isdesigned to provide the technical and adminis-trative skills needed by first-line supervisors tofunction effectively in the emergency and busi-ness environments of the fire service today. Keyelements of a traditional business curriculumhave been combined with a variety of technicalfire courses to assist students in fulfilling a vari-ety of career tracks within the fire service,including fire management, fire investigation,fire prevention, public education, and training.Graduates of selected courses will have exceededthe objectives for Fire Officer I and II levels ofthe National Fire Protection Association, 1021 FireOfficers Professional Qualifications, 1997 edition.
New students are accepted into the fire man-agement program fall and spring semester. It isthe student’s responsibility to complete anadmissions file, include official transcripts, andgain admittance into Georgia Perimeter College.Contact a campus Enrollment and RegistrationServices Office or the program coordinator forinformation.
Admission to the Sign LanguageInterpreting Program
There is an ever-increasing demand forqualified sign language/English interpreters.Interpreters are employed full- and part-time ineducation, business, and government and asindependent free-lance interpreters. The two-year sequence of courses leads to an Associateof Applied Science degree with a major inInterpreting for the Deaf or a certificate ofprogram completion.
Although basic American Sign Languagecourses are open to all College students through-out the year, the Sign Language InterpreteringProgram sequence of professional courses (INTP)starts only in the fall semester. Enrollment is lim-ited. Once admitted, students complete asequence of professional courses in sign languageand interpreting. Students accepted into the pro-gram who subsequently withdraw from the coursesequence are required to get written permissionfrom the program coordinator before enrolling infuture INTP courses. They may be required topass an additional assessment of their signing
skills.The following are excerpts from the program’s
admission requirements:• Completion of admission file, including offi-
cial transcripts and acceptance into GeorgiaPerimeter College.
• Attendance at a program orientation.• English 1101 and 1102 with a “C” or better.• Attaining a passing score on the Regents’ Test• Completion of the Sign Language
Interpreting Program application.• Successful completion of an entrance
interview demonstrating intermediateconversational proficiency in AmericanSign Language.
• Demonstration of spoken English fluency.
Admission to Joint Programs withDeKalb Technical College andGwinnett Technical College
Georgia Perimeter College offers several dualAssociate of Applied Science degrees with bothDeKalb Technical College and GwinnettTechnical College. Students must meet theadmission requirements for both GeorgiaPerimeter College and the technical collegethat they plan to attend. Separate applicationsmust be filed at each institution.
Students who receive credit for all requiredtechnical courses from DeKalb Tech and completethe required collegiate courses from GeorgiaPerimeter College may earn an Associate ofApplied Science degree. Students should refer tothe DeKalb Technical College Catalog and to thiscatalog for specific admission criteria and for pro-gram information and course descriptions.
Students who receive credit for all requiredtechnical courses from Gwinnett Tech andcomplete the required collegiate courses fromGeorgia Perimeter College may earn an Associateof Applied Science degree. Students should referto the Gwinnett Technical College Catalog and tothis catalog for specific admission criteria and forprogram information and course descriptions.
Admission to the Honors ProgramThe Honors Program is an academic and
student services program for students in all
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programs of study who have demonstrated outstanding achievement and motivation. The program offers intellectually challengingcourses taught by dedicated faculty, interactionwith other students, and opportunities for recog-nition and service. The purpose of the programis to encourage students to achieve excellence inall areas of their experience at GeorgiaPerimeter College.
Honors courses provide students the opportu-nity to do in-depth study with enriched contentthrough research projects geared to each disci-pline. A number of these courses incorporate aninterdisciplinary feature called “clustering.” Inthese classes, students jointly register for twocourses in which the professors have createdsyllabi and assignments that complementeach other.
EligibilityStudents who demonstrate the ability and
desire to excel academically are eligible toparticipate in the Honors Program. Studentswho are not now eligible may become eligiblebased on the quality of work done at GeorgiaPerimeter College. Entering freshmen witha composite SAT I score of 1200 or a SAT Iverbal score of 650 are invited to participate inthe program. An ACT English score of 30 or amathematics score of 27 also qualifies a studentfor the Honors Program.
Others who are eligible include National MeritSemi-Finalists, students eligible for Phi ThetaKappa, transfer students who have earned a mini-mum of 9 credit hours with a GPA of 3.50, andstudents recommended by Georgia PerimeterCollege faculty.
Students in the Honors Program who receivean academic warning will be excluded from theprogram. Written permission from the HonorsProgram Coordinator will be necessary for suchstudents to re-enter the program. To earn anhonors certificate, the student must have com-pleted at least 45 semester hours of college creditwork with a cumulative GPA of 3.30. Of these45 semester hours, 15 must have been earned inhonors courses in which the student received agrade of “B” or higher.
Honors courses are offered in the followingsubject areas:
Anthropology Political ScienceEnglish Composition PsychologyHistory SociologyLiterature SpeechPhilosophy
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FEES AND EXPENSESFees are paid on a semester basis at the time of
registration. The precise amount of a student’sfees depends upon a number of things, the mostimportant of which are
• The number of courses taken• The nature of the courses• The location at which the courses are
taught• The number of credit hours assigned to the
courses• The residence status of the studentIt is the responsibility of the student to be
informed of and to observe all regulations andprocedures regarding the payment of fees andthe entitlement of refunds. Registration is notcomplete until all fees have been paid. Paymentmay be in cash, checks payable in U.S. currency,VISA, or MasterCard. The College reserves theright to determine the acceptability of all checks.
All tuition and other charges are subject tochange without notice.
COURSE FEES
TUITION FEE — Every student is requiredto pay tuition. All students are classified aseither in-state or out-of-state.
All resident of Georgia students enrolled infewer than 12 semester credit hours pay in-statetuition at a rate of $56 (2002-2003) per semestercredit hour. All resident of Georgia studentsenrolled in 12 or more semester credit hours payin-state tuition of $666 (2002-2003) per semes-ter.
All non-resident of Georgia students enrolledin fewer than 12 semester credit hours pay out-of-state tuition at a rate of $222 (2002-2003)per semester credit hour. All non-resident ofGeorgia students enrolled in 12 or more semestercredit hours pay out-of-state tuition of $2664(2002-2003) per semester.
SCIENCE LAB FEE — This charge appliesto students taking Science courses and isdesigned to cover the cost of laboratory suppliesand non-technical equipment.
TECHNOLOGY FEE — Every student isrequired to pay a $38 per semester technologyfee. Funds from the Technology Fee are used tomaintain and upgrade the institution’s tech-nology base for instruction and student support programs.
STUDENT ACTIVITY FEE — All on-campus students are required to pay a $42per semester student activity fee. All studentsenrolled at the Rockdale Center only arerequired to pay a $20 per semester studentactivity fee.
ATHLETIC FEE — All on-campus studentsare required to pay a $27 per semester athletic fee.
PARKING FEE — All on-campus studentsare required to pay an $15 (2002-2003)per semester parking fee.
Please note: Instruction delivered at theClarkston, Decatur, Dunwoody, and Lawrence-ville locations is considered on-campus. Instruction by Telecourse, at the RockdaleCenter (except as noted above), and other loca-tions is considered off-campus.
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Special FeesApplied Music Fee — $75 for one semester
credit hour of individual music instruction or$150 for two to three semester credit hours ofindividual music instruction. Music instructionfor one semester credit is one 25-minute privatelesson weekly and for two or more semestercredit hours is one 50-minute private lessonweekly. The applied music fee is in addition tothe course fees and is charged to studentstaking fewer than four semester credit hours ofmusic courses with the prefix MUSC.
Nursing Lab/Insurance — $50 per semester.This charge applies to students taking nursing
courses (A.S. degree students only). It coversspecial N.L.N. examinations and liability insur-ance for students engaged in clinical activities.
Dental Hygiene Lab/Insurance — $50 persemester. This charge applies to students takingthe dental hygiene courses and is designed tocover the cost of liability insurance for studentsengaged in clinical activities.
Health Insurance Fee — $265 per semester.This charge applies to international studentswith F-1 visas only and is required to cover thecost of health insurance.
Application Fee — A $20 non-refundable feeis charged for each application. The acceptance
FEE STRUCTUREIn-State Students
Semester Activity Parking Athletic Technology TotalCr. Hours Tuition Fee Fee Fee Fee In-State1 56.00 42.00 15.00 27.00 38.00 $178.002 112.00 42.00 15.00 27.00 38.00 $234.003 168.00 42.00 15.00 27.00 38.00 $290.004 224.00 42.00 15.00 27.00 38.00 $346.005 280.00 42.00 15.00 27.00 38.00 $402.006 336.00 42.00 15.00 27.00 38.00 $458.007 392.00 42.00 15.00 27.00 38.00 $514.008 448.00 42.00 15.00 27.00 38.00 $570.009 504.00 42.00 15.00 27.00 38.00 $626.0010 560.00 42.00 15.00 27.00 38.00 $682.0011 616.00 42.00 15.00 27.00 38.00 $738.0012 & up 666.00 42.00 15.00 27.00 38.00 $788.00
Out-of-State StudentsSemester Activity Parking Athletic Technology TotalCr. Hours Tuition Fee Fee Fee Fee Out-of-State
1 222.00 42.00 15.00 27.00 38.00 $344.002 444.00 42.00 15.00 27.00 38.00 $566.003 666.00 42.00 15.00 27.00 38.00 $788.004 888.00 42.00 15.00 27.00 38.00 $1010.005 1110.00 42.00 15.00 27.00 38.00 $1232.006 1332.00 42.00 15.00 27.00 38.00 $1454.007 1554.00 42.00 15.00 27.00 38.00 $1676.008 1776.00 42.00 15.00 27.00 38.00 $1898.009 1998.00 42.00 15.00 27.00 38.00 $2120.0010 2220.00 42.00 15.00 27.00 38.00 $2342.0011 2442.00 42.00 15.00 27.00 38.00 $2564.0012 & up 2664.00 42.00 15.00 27.00 38.00 $2786.00
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of this fee does not constitute acceptance ofthe student by the College.
Late Registration Fee — Any studentregistering during the scheduled late registra-tion period will be charged a late registrationfee of $38.
Other Fees — Special fees may be assessed forservices or programs with special costs. Theseinclude charges for such things as breakage,damage to College property, field trips, certainphysical education courses, and telecourses.
FinesLibrary Fines — Library fines will be deter-
mined by the librarian in accordance with thedelinquency or damage.
Parking Fines — Parking fines will beassessed for parking violations on each campusaccording to the severity of the violation.
Returned Checks — A fee of $20 or 5 per-cent of the face amount of the check, which-ever is greater, will be assessed for each checkreturned unpaid by the bank. A financial holdwill be placed on the student’s record when acheck is returned, and the student will be notifiedof this hold. Checks not made good are subjectto additional charges for collection expense.
Fee RefundsRefund Policy - 100% Refunds
Students who formally drop from a course orwithdraw from the College on or before thecourse session’s last scheduled registrationperiod, including those who have been excludedsubsequent to registration, are entitled to a100% refund of matriculation, technology, non-resident, student activity, athletic, parking, andcertain special course fees.
Refund Policy - Percentage RefundsStudents who formally withdraw from all
courses after the course session’s last scheduledregistration period will be entitled to a percent-age refund of matriculation, technology, non-resident, student activity, parking, andathletic fees.
Special Conditions• There will be no refund for reducing
course loads after the course session’s lastscheduled registration period.
• Students who do not formally withdraw,who are suspended for disciplinary reasons,or who leave the College when disciplinaryaction is pending are not eligible for arefund of any portion of any fee.
• A refund of all mandatory fees shall bemade in the event of the death of a studentat any time during the semester.
• Ordinarily, refunds will not be issued untilthe end of the fourth week followingregistration. Any outstanding financialobligations to the College will be deductedfrom the refund.
• All checks for refunds are mailed. It isthe students responsibility to verify thattheir correct address is on file with thecollege.
Financial ObligationsGeorgia Perimeter College has reserved and
intends to exercise the right to withhold copiesof educational records and/or discontinue enroll-ment of students who owe the College money.
FINANCIAL AID(This information is provided as a guide and is
subject to change without notice to comply with fed-eral, state, and institutional policies.)
Georgia Perimeter College participates inmost major Federal and State Financial Aidprograms and offers institutional scholarships aswell. The District Financial Aid Office has anoffice located on each of the five campuses toassist eligible students in removing the financialbarriers that may discourage them from attend-ing college.
All students are urged to file an applicationfor financial aid. The Financial Aid Office can-not determine eligibility or award financial aidunless the student completes the current FreeApplication for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)or the Renewal Application. The FAFSA can
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be obtained from all Financial Aid Offices,Advising and Counseling Services andEnrollment and Registration Services Offices atClarkston, Lawrenceville, Dunwoody, andDecatur Campuses and the Rockdale Center.The forms are also available on the web athttp://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ .
Students applying for HOPE only may submitthe Hope Scholarship & Grant Application orapply on line at http://www.gsfc.org.
Financial Aid is available in many forms:grants, scholarships, loans,benefits, and employ-ment opportunities. Federal, state and localguidelines determine the amounts and types offinancial aid offered to individual students.Students must reapply each year for most ofthese programs.
Students usually are offered financial aidpackages consisting of some combination ofloans, grants, scholarships, and employment.Grants and scholarships are considered “gift”assistance and need not be repaid. Loans areoffered at low interest rates and can be repaidover an extended period of time: six monthsafter students graduate or leave the College. Ifstudents are offered aid in the form of a job,they are paid an hourly rate.
Eligibility for Financial AidEligibility depends on many factors. To receive
aid from the student aid programs offered atGeorgia Perimeter College, students must
• Have a financial need, except for someloan programs, which do not require proofof need.
• Have a high school diploma or a GeneralEducation Development (GED) Certif-icate.
• Be a U.S. citizen or an eligible non-citizen.• Have a valid Social Security Number.• Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a
regular student working toward a degree orcertificate in an eligible†program.(Students may not receive aid for corre-spondence or telecommunications coursesunless they are part of an associate degreeprogram.). In addition students may not
receive aid for auditing classes.• Make satisfactory academic progress.• Sign a statement on the Free Application
for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) certify-ing that the student will (1) use federaland/or state student financial aid only topay for attending an institution of higherlearning, (2) is not in default on a federalstudent loan or has have made satisfactoryarrangements to repay it, (3) does not owemoney back on a federal student grant orhas made satisfactory arrangements torepay it, (4) will notify the school if he orshe defaults on a federal student loan.
• Register with Selective Service, if required.If the student is a male age 18-25 and hasnot yet registered with Selective Service,he can give Selective Service permission toregister him by checking a box on theFAFSA; he can also register through theinternet at “http://www.sss.gov/”.
How to ApplyGenerally, only one Financial Aid Application
must be completed to get consideration for alltypes of grants, scholarships, and work opportu-nities at Georgia Perimeter College. Loans andsome special awards may require additionalforms. To apply, take these steps:
1. Complete the Free Application for FederalStudent Aid (FAFSA) or the RenewalApplication each year. Submit the FAFSA:• Through the internet by using FAFSA
on the Web at www.fafsa.ed.gov.• By mailing a paper FAFSA.
2. When completing the FAFSA, be sure tolist Georgia Perimeter College’s name andschool code, 001562, in Step Six on theform. The address of the College is 555North Indian Creek Drive, Clarkston, GA30021-23963. Mail or transmit the com-pleted and signed FAFSA to the CentralProcessor. If applying on the Internet,remember to print and mail the signaturepage. If completing the paper application,use the envelope attached to the applica-tion.
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3. Students should receive a Student AidReport (SAR) within four weeks after sub-mitting their application to the processor.Students should review the SAR to makesure all information is correct. If someinformation is incorrect, make the correc-tion on the SAR and return it to theprocessor. If students do not immediatelycorrect a SAR, the application will not beprocessed until the corrections are made.Students should keep a copy of the SARfor their personal files.
4. If Georgia Perimeter College is listed inSection Six of the SAR, the DistrictFinancial Aid Office will receive yourSAR electronically.If the SAR states that “your applicationhas been selected for a review in a processcalled verification”, then the student mustsend signed copies of his or her federal taxreturns to the Financial Aid Office. If thestudent is claimed as a dependent by his orher parents, signed copies of their returnsmust be sent as well. If a student is mar-ried, signed copies of his or her spouseísreturns are also reguired. The student willalso have to complete a verification work-sheet which can be obtained from theFinancial Aid Office. Contact a FinancialAid counselor to see what additional infor-mation or documentation may be needed.
6. Students should respond quickly to all cor-respondence received from the DistrictFinancial Aid Office. The earlier thisrequired information is received, the earlieran eligibility determination can be reached.
After the District Financial Aid Officereceives a student’s SAR and all requestedinformation, the staff will
1. Review the information.2. Make an award based on eligibility and
available funds.3. Mail an award letter that lists the types
and amounts of aid awarded to the student.The award letter may list additional re-quirements that the student must fulfillbefore funds can be disbursed.
4. The student should keep this letter withthe SAR. Students are urged to keep theirname, address, and telephone number cur-rent with the Enrollment and RegistrationServices.
When students are determined to be eligiblefor financial aid, tuition and fees may be cov-ered to the extent of the aid, provided the stu-dents completed their financial aid files by thepriority deadline. If the aid is not sufficient tocover tuition and fees, the student is responsi-ble for the balance, which is due at the time ofregistration. If the aid exceeds the cost of actualtuition and fees, a check for the difference willbe issued to the student the end of the fourthweek following registration.
Priority DeadlinesThe FAFSA should be completed by March 1
every year for which a student plans to requestaid. All other forms and documentation shouldbe completed and submitted to the FinancialAid Office by April 1, regardless of the semesterin which the student plans to enroll.
Files that are complete (with SAR and allsupporting documents) by April 1 will receivepriority consideration and should be awarded byMay 15. Processing of files completed afterApril 1 will begin in the order in which theywere received. Students who apply after April 1should allow four to six weeks to†receive anaward letter. Students who apply after June 15should be prepared to pay their fees during reg-istration and be reimbursed based on their eligi-bility.
Applications for spring semester should becompleted by October 1.
If a student’s file is not complete by the dead-line, the student must pay his or her fees at thetime of registration. The District Financial AidOffice cannot process aid applications duringregistration. Students may be reimbursed onceeligibility has been determined. If a student’said does not cover the full balance, the studentmust pay any balance due before classes begin.The Financial Aid Office will not hold a placefor the student in any classes.
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Award PackagesOnce students have been awarded aid, they
will receive an award letter that lists the varioustypes of aid they are eligible to receive during theaward year. Usually the award will be based onfull-time status; some awards may be adjusted ifthe student does not enroll as a full -time student.
Students automatically will be reviewed forFederal Pell Grants and FSEOG Grants, becausethey are considered gift aid and do not have tobe repaid. Students also will be reviewed forFederal Work-Study and the HOPE Scholarship.
Students may be awarded grant funds up tothe cost of college attendance. If they still haveunmet need, students may apply for a loan underthe Federal Stafford Loan and /or the FederalUnsubsidized Stafford Loan programs. Theseloan programs require a separate application inadditional the FAFSA.
Students who apply by the priority deadlinewill be considered for all available funds. Somefunds are limited and are awarded to eligible stu-dents based on greatest need and meeting theApril 1 deadline.
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)Federal regulations require institutions to
develop policies that insure that students whoreceive financial aid are progressing towardgraduation. The school’s satisfactory academicprogress policy must include both a qualitativestandard (such as the use of a cumulative gradepoint average) and a quantitative measure (suchas a maximum time-frame for program comple-tion) to track student progress. The SAP mustbe at least as strict as the policy for students whodo not receive federal student aid funds.
Qualitative Standard(The following text appears in the Federal
Student Aid Handbook.) Although a school mayestablish its own satisfactory progress standards,these standards must at least meet the mini-mums required by law and regulations. For thequalitative standard, the law specifies that bythe end of the second academic year (measuredas a period of time, not by the student’s grade
level), the student must, in general, have• A “C” average or its equivalent, and• An academic standing consistent with
the requirements for graduation from theprogram.
If a school determines that a student hasmaintained standards even though his or hergrade average falls below a “C,” the school mustbe able to document that the student’s average isconsistent with the academic standards requiredfor graduation from the program.
Quantitative Measure(The following text appears in the FEDERAL
STUDENT AID HANDBOOK.) To quantifyacademic progress, a school must set a maximumtime frame in which a student is expected to fin-ish the program. For an undergraduate program,the maximum time frame may not exceed 150%of the published length of the program measuredin academic years, academic terms, credit hoursattempted, or clock hours completed, as appro-priate. For instance, if the published length ofan academic program is 60 credit hours, themaximum time frame established by the schoolmust not exceed 90 attempted credit hours.
STANDARDS OF ACADEMICPROGRESS (SAP) POLICY
Qualitative Standard: Any student whosecumulative grade point average falls below 1.75after spring term will be placed on financial aidprobation. If the cumulative grade point averageis below the minimum, the student is no longereligible for financial aid. The hours includetransfer hours.
(Quantitative Measure: Georgia PerimeterCollege offers two-year degrees that requireapproximately 60 semester hours to graduate.Applying the 150% rule, the maximum credithours (excluding Learning Support courses andEnglish as a Second Language) that a studentcan attempt at Georgia Perimeter College andreceive federal and state financial aid are 90semester credits (60 credits in a program of studyx 150%). Once the student earns 60 semester
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credits, the student is considered to have earnedthe equivalent of an Associate’s degree. For astudent to be making progress toward gradua-tion, they must complete 67% of the coursesattempted.)
The Financial Aid Office monitors students’progress and will cancel all financial aid oncethe student has earned 60 semester credits orcompleted less than 67% of attempted course-work. Students who wish to earn a secondAssociate’s Degree may request that their eligi-bility be extended to a maximum of 120attempted semester hours or 90 earned hours,whichever comes first. Students must present awritten statement from their department headconfirming that they have met all the require-ments for the first degree. If a student takescourses that are not required for the first or sec-ond degree, the student may be liable for allfinancial aid received for the ineligible courses.
Standards of Academic Progress (SAP)Evaluation
A student’s academic progress will be evalu-ated at the end of each spring semester unlessthe student experiences academic problems suchas Academic Probation, Academic Exclusion,withdrawal from all courses, and so†on. Oncethe Financial Aid Office has determined that astudent is not making SAP, the office willattempt to notify the student in writing.Notification from the Financial Aid Office isnot a requirement. It is the student’s responsi-bility to be familiar with SAP and monitor hisor her own progress each semester to protectfinancial aid eligibility.
LEARNING SUPPORT AND ENG-LISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
Learning Support (LS) and English as aSecond Language (ESL) courses are consideredremedial courses. Federal regulations set limitson the maximum hours a student can receivefinancial aid for taking remedial courses.Financial aid may be used for a maximum of 30semester credit hours of LS courses and 30semester credit hours of ESL courses. Once this
maximum is reached, students will not be eligi-ble for financial aid until they exit LearningSupport or are taking at least six semester credithours of college-level work. Learning Supportcourses will not count toward the completionrate and maximum hours allowed for the degree.Financial aid may be used for a maximum of oneyear of English as a Second Language. Once thismaximum is reached, a student will not be eligi-ble for financial aid until he or she exits ESLclasses. The ESL courses will not count towardthe completion rate and the maximum hoursallowed toward the degree.
APPEALS PROCESSA student who fails to establish good acade-
mic standing or to make satisfactory academicprogress (SAP) becomes ineligible for financialaid. If students have mitigating circumstancesbeyond their control that affected their abilityto meet SAP standards, they may appeal the lossof their eligibility. To appeal, a student mustcomplete a Georgia Perimeter College FinancialAid Appeal Form and submit it with appropriatedocumentation to the Financial Aid Office. Thedocumentation must be directly related to theevents that affected the student’s ability to meetSAP standards. The appeal should also includethe steps the student is taking to ensure progressin the future. The student will be notified bymail of the outcome of the appeal. If the appealis approved, it will list specific requirements thestudent must meet in order to continue toreceive financial aid. If the student’s appeal isdenied, the student may regain eligibility bymeeting the conditions listed below.
Reinstatement of Financial AidEligibility
If a student fails to meet standards of acade-mic progress and does not have mitigating cir-cumstances or the student fails to meet theconditions of an appeal, the student may havehis or her aid reinstated by
• Enrolling in at least six credit hours ofcourses required for a degree,
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• Paying his or her fees without the use of finan-cial aid, and
• Completing all courses attempted with at leasta “C” grade.Once the student has met the listed require-
ments, he or she may submit an appeal formalong with a copy of the grade report. Uponreceipt of the appeal form and verification of thestudent’s grades, the student may be awardedfinancial aid on a semester to semester basis.As long as the student completes all coursesattempted with a “C” grade or better, he or shemay remain eligible for financial aid.
Refund Process for Students ReceivingFinancial Aid
The following is the Refund Policy forFinancial Aid Recipients: Pursuant to the PublicLaw #105-244 the Higher Education Amend-ments of 1998, effective October 7, 2000, first-time enrolled Title IV recipients who withdrawfrom the College receive a pro rata refund, whichwill be refunded back to the Title IV programs inthe following order: Unsubsidized Stafford,Subsidized Stafford, Plus, PELL, SEOG and otherTitle IV student assistance programs and, finally,to the student.
Pro-Rata Refund CalculationsRefund Calculations area required for all stu-
dents who receive SFA funds. Refund calcula-tions are also required when the following apply:
• A recipient of a SFA grant or loan with-draws from school after beginning atten-dance. The amount of SFA grant or loanassistance earned by the student must bedetermined. If the amount disbursed to thestudent was greater than the amountearned, unearned funds have to be returned.
• A student withdraws on or before the 60%point in time of the enrollment period forwhich he or she was charged. If the aboveconditions applies, then a statutory pro ratarefund will be calculated. GPC may chargean administrative fee not to exceed $100, or5% of the total institutional charges,
whichever is less (after the 60% point oftime has earned 100% of the Title IVfunds). This fee will be deducted from thecalculated refund.
The “portion that remains” will be deter-mined as follows: Under a pro rata refund, GPCwill refund an amount proportional to the por-tion of the enrollment period for which the stu-dent has been charged that was not completedby the†student. This “portion that remains” per-centage is calculated using the formula below,and will be rounded down to the nearest 10%.
Refund CalculationsGPC uses the Institutional Refund Policy for
all students who withdraw from the College.The Institutional Refund Policy mandates thepercentage of institutional charges that must berefunded as follows:
PERCENT OF TIMING OF CHARGESWITHDRAWAL REFUNDABLE
First day of class 100% (less theadministrative feedescribed above)
First 10% of enrollment period 90%
After the first 10% and up to 25% of enrollment period has passed 50%
After the first 25% and up to 50% of enrollment period has passed 25%
Example of Refund PoliciesStatutory Refund Calculation
GPC charges by the 16-week semester. Forexample, Penny is a student at GPC andreceived federal SFA funds. She withdraws inthe 32nd day of the term (32/113=283%), so thestatutory pro rata requirements apply. GPC willcalculate Penny’s refund according to the statu-tory pro rata requirements, which require GPCto refund institutional charges proportional tothe portion of the enrollment period for whichthe student has been charged. The portion ofthe enrollment period that remains for whichPenny has been charged, is calculated as follows:
Penny enrolled Spring Semester and hasreceived financial aid for the semester in the fol-lowing amounts:
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Federal Pell Grant $1650.00
Federal SupplementalEducational Grant 250.00
TOTAL: $1900.00
Penny’s costs for the semester are as follows(Georgia Perimeter College cost are asterisked):
Tuition and fees $ 608.59Room and board 1250.00Books and supplies 450.00Personal expenses 600.00Transportation 800.00
$3708.59
Classes started January 8 and Penny officiallywithdrew on February 8, the 32nd day of theterm.
Steps needed to calculate the refund onPenny’s account:
1. Total Aid Paid ($1900 - Percent of periodof enrollment completed (32/113 = 28.3%)X amount of Aid Earned by the Student(28.3% x$1,900= $537.70) - Total Aid tobe returned ($1,900-537.70= $1362.30).Total Institutional ($608.59) x Percentageof unearned Aid (71.7%=$436.36) TotalAid to be returned. Initial amount ofunearned Financial Aid due from GPC -the amount of Financial aid to be returned($1362.30 - $436.36 =$925.94*).
2. Return of Funds by the Student*
The student (or parent for PLUS Loan)must return aid for which the student isresponsible must return by repaying funds tothe following sources, in order, up to thetotal net aid paid from each source, aftersubtracting the amount GPC will return.Amounts to be returned to grants arereduced by 50%. Total grant to be returned($925.94 x 50% = $462.97)
*Loan amounts are returned in accordance with theterms of the promissory note. No further action isrequired other than notification to the holder of theloan of the student’s withdrawal date.
FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE TOSTUDENTS
Georgia HOPE ScholarshipThe Georgia HOPE Scholarship, funded by
the Georgia Lottery, provides financial assis-tance to students attending Georgia public andprivate institutions of higher learning. Studentsmust apply for the Federal Pell Grant and havegraduated from high school in 1993 or later witha 3.0 GPA in College Prep or a 3.2 GPA inother tracks to receive the Freshman HOPEScholarship. For the Sophomore HOPEScholarship, students must have earned a 3.0GPA after attempting 30 semester credit hoursand not more than 60 credit hours. Studentswho do not have the HOPE grade point averageof 3.0 at the end of the term they attempted(30,60,90 credit hours) must prepare to pay forclasses. Students receiving the GED on or afterJuly 1, 1993 must inform the Office of FinancialAid to be considered for the GED HOPE schol-arship.
Federal PELL GrantThe PELL Grant is a grant from the Federal
government and does not have to be repaid. Theamount of the grant is based on the amount offunds actually available for the program. Themaximum award is $4000 {NOTE: This maychange} for the year, which will be distributedover two semesters. All undergraduate studentsare eligible to apply for the Federal Pell Grant.
LOANS
Federal Stafford LoansThe Federal Stafford Loan is a loan that must
be repaid upon completion of school or interrup-tion of studies. The student who qualifies mayborrow up to $2625 for the academic year as afreshman and $3500 as a sophomore.
(NOTE: This may change) All first-time bor-rowers must have an entrance interview withthe Financial Aid Office.
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Federal PLUS LoansFederal PLUS loans are loans that a parent
may use to assist a student in financing an edu-cation. Parents may borrow up to the cost ofattendance, minus other aid per award year, ifthe student is enrolled at least half-time. Theloan goes into repayment 60 days after thecheck is disbursed to the parent.
Federal Unsubsidized LoansIndependent students who still need loan
assistance after Federal Stafford Loan eligibilityis determined may apply for the UnsubsidizedFederal Stafford Loan. A maximum of $4,000can be awarded each year. Students are requiredto enroll for 6.00 credit hours each semester tomaintain eligibility. Dependent students mayapply for the Unsubsidized loans if the parenthas been turned down for the Plus loan.
Emergency Student LoansGeorgia Perimeter College provides interest-
free loans to students on an emergency basis.Loans are granted to cover a portion of the costof the student’s registration fees for one semesterand must be repaid by the specified deadlineregardless of other pending financial aid. Firstsemester students and transient students are noteligible for these funds. Students must beenrolled in six or more semester credit hours toreceive an emergency loan. The loan funds are50 percent of the fees up to $300. A $5.00 ser-vice fee will be added to each loan.
WORK OPPORTUNITIES
Federal Work-Study ProgramThe Federal Work-Study Program, a part of
the Educational Opportunity Act of 1964, isavailable to students based on need as deter-mined by Federal guidelines. Students areemployed on an hourly basis for a maximum of20 hours per week in various departments of theCollege. Placements are on a first-come, first-served basis if jobs and funding area available.Students currently on Federal Work-Study musthave a completed file by April 1, in order to be
considered for the program for the next awardyear. All students must be enrolled and makingSatisfactory Academic Progress.
Student AssistantsIn addition to the Federal Work-Study Pro-
gram, the College provides a limited number ofother student assistantships involving part-timework on campus. Students are employed on anindividual basis. Students should consult indi-vidual departments for employment opportuni-ties.
GEORGIA PERIMETER COLLEGEFOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS* Denotes non-GPC Foundation Scholarships
HONORS SCHOLARSHIPS
*Agnes Scott ScholarshipsAgnes Scott College awards five scholarships towomen graduates of Georgia Perimeter Collegeeach year at commencement. The scholarshipsare for $8,500 and are renewable for one year.Awardees are chosen based on academic record,community involvement, and need.
Eddie Butcher Scholarship This Honors program scholarship is awarded to
a Clarkston campus student who has completedat least three Honors courses and who has anoverall GPA of at least 3.3. Information is avail-able at the Clarkston Campus Honors Program.
*Beulah Cleveland ScholarshipA merit scholarship established in honor of
Beulah Cleveland for her service to the College,this Honors program scholarship is awarded to aClarkston campus student who has completed atleast three Honors courses and who has an over-all GPA of at least 3.0. For more information,contact the Clarkston Campus Honors ProgramCoordinator.
*Camille Colvin Scholarship Established in 1978 by members of the
English Department at the Clarkston campus in
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memory of their colleague, this award providesfunds for a Clarkston campus sophomore PhiTheta Kappan, Chi Pi Chapter, who has com-pleted at least 40 hours of college transfercourses. The recipient is selected each year onthe basis of academic achievement (highestcumulative GPA) and is nominated by faculty.Information is available at the Clarkston Cam-pus Humanities Department.
J. Fred Hill Decatur HonorsScholarship
This Decatur campus scholarship is awardedto a student who must have taken at least twoHonors courses, has an overall GPA of at least3.3, demonstrates a love of reading, stands out asan individual who raises stimulating questions inHonors classes and promotes intellectual discus-sion, has demonstrated service to the campus orto the Honors program and is enrolled at theCollege spring semester for at least nine credithours during the year that the award is made.Scholarship amount is $200. Applications andinformation are available at the Decatur CampusHonors Program or Financial Aid Office.Application deadline is March 1.
Alice Jacoby Egan Scholarship This Honors program scholarship, named after
a former GPC student, is awarded to a Dunwoodycampus student who has achieved academic suc-cess in the Honors program and who has demon-strated excellence or exhibited outstandingleadership ability in his or her extracurricularactivities. A GPA of at least 3.0 and the com-pletion of three Honors courses is required.Applications and information are available atthe Financial Aid Office or the DunwoodyCampus Honors Program. Scholarship amount is$200. Application deadline is March 31.
Diane P. Jennings Scholarship This Honors program scholarship is awarded
to a student who has a 3.3 GPA after completingIntroduction to Political Science and WorldCivilization courses, shows knowledge of currentpolitical events with an emphasis on civil rights
and demonstrates service to the College andcommunity. Recipient must be nominated byfaculty. For more information, contact theClarkston Honors Program Coordinator.Scholarship amount is $250.
Lawrenceville Honors ScholarshipThis Honors scholarship is awarded to a
Lawrenceville student who has completed atleast three Honors courses, has an overall GPAof at least 3.3, contributes actively to the intel-lectual milieu, in Honors classes, and is enrolledat the College during the semester for which thescholarship is designated. Scholarship amount is$200. Applications and information are avail-able at the Financial Aid Office or theLawrenceville Campus Honors Program.
GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Alumni Association Scholarship This $755 scholarship is awarded to a re-entry
student who has completed 20 or more credithours, has a 2.7 GPA, and is enrolled for 12 ormore credit hours. Applications and informationare available at all Financial Aid Offices. Theapplication deadline is October 15.
American Legion Harold Byrd Post 66Scholarship
This need-based scholarship is available toveterans or children of deceased veterans.Students must have a GPA of at least 3.0, beenrolled for 12 credit hours, and have a com-pleted FAFSA form on file. Applications andinformation are available at all Financial Aid orVeteran’s Affairs Offices. Scholarship amount is$400. Application deadline is March 31.
Richard Brunner ScholarshipThis scholarship is awarded to a Clarkston
campus student who shows excellence in jour-nalism. For information on applying for thisscholarship, contact the Clarkston CampusHumanities Department. Application deadlineis June 1.
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Marvin and Mimi Cole ScholarshipThis scholarship, named in honor of the
College's fourth president and his wife, will begiven out for the fist time in Spring of 2002.The award amount is $300-500 and will go to acurrent student with at least a 2.5 GPA and sixcredit hours completed who submits a statementof financial need, a letter of recommendationfrom a GPC faculty member and a current tran-script by March 31. Applications and informa-tion are available at any campus Financial AidOffice.
Executive Women InternationalScholarship
This scholarship, sponsored by the AtlantaChapter of Executive Women International, isawarded to students who have a GPA of 2.0 orbetter, are enrolled for a full load of college-levelcourses in their major and submit a completeapplication. Statements of financial need, careergoals and objectives, two letters of reference, taxreturns official transcript, and a copy of the stu-dent aid application are also required. Scholar-ship amount is $2,000 ($1,000/semester).Applications and information are available atall campus Financial Aid Offices.
Mary R. Futch Scholarship This $600 scholarship, established in 1999 in
memory of education booster Mary R. Futch, isawarded to a GPC student with at least a 2.5GPA and financial need. Letter of recommenda-tion from a member of the GPC faculty, state-ment of personal and professional goals and acopy of the most recent transcript are alsorequired. Applications and information areavailable at any campus Financial Aid Office.Application deadline is March 31.
Charles W. Hall Memorial ScholarshipThis new scholarship was recently created by
retired faculty and former DeKalb CollegeWomen’s Club members Betsy and RobertMurdock, Jane Bennett, Barbara Disney, andJoyce Hairston. Hall who taught/coached atDeKalb High School and then at DeKalb
College from 1964 to 1983 was beloved by stu-dents. For more information about this scholar-ship or to make a gift to this fund, please contactJulie Noble in the Office of InstitutionalAdvancement.
*Laurie S. Johns ScholarshipThis $500 scholarship is awarded annually to
two DeKalb County residents with cumulativeGPAs of 3.0 or better. Applications and infor-mation are available at Financial Aid Offices.Application deadline is March 31.
Ann M. Knight Memorial ScholarshipCreated in 2000 in honor of the former GPC
Public Relations director, the Ann M. Knightscholarship is awarded to a humanities or educa-tion major with an interest in pursuing a careerin public relations, journalism, English or educa-tion. The applicant must currently be enrolled,seeking enrollment, or in the process of register-ing. The recipient must maintain a 2.5 GPA thesemester following receipt of the award. Theamount of the scholarship is up to $1,500.Applications and information are available atany campus Financial Aid Office or PublicRelations Office on the Decatur campus.Application deadline is March 31.
Dawn Maltais Memorial ScholarshipThis new scholarship, named in honor of
Lawrenceville business professor Dennis Maltais’late wife will be awarded for the first time in theSpring semester of 2003 to a female GPCLawrenceville campus student with minimum2.5 GPA who is enrolled full-time and has com-pleted at least 10 semester credit hours.Applications and information will be availableat the Lawrenceville Financial Aid Office byAugust 2002. Scholarship amount is $250.Application deadline is November 1, 2002.
Grace McNamara ScholarshipA new scholarship is being created to honor
Professor Emerita Grace McNamara for her nine-teen years of teaching excellence in the EnglishDepartment, for her extraordinary service to the
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College, and for her strong advocacy of the JointEnrollment Program. Each year, this scholarshipwill recognize the outstanding academicachievements of a Clarkston Campus JointEnrollment student.
Evelyn Newcomb Scholarship This scholarship, created in 1980 by the
DeKalb College Women’s Club in honor ofEvelyn Newcomb, who served for many years assecretary to the President of the College, isawarded to a female student over the age of 25who must be enrolled for at least eight credithours, have a GPA of 2.5 or better and demon-strated financial need. Applications and infor-mation are available at any campus FinancialAid Office. Scholarship amount is $500.Application deadline is March 31.
*Regents’ ScholarshipThe Board of Regents sponsors a program
under which Georgia residents may qualify forscholarships at institutions in the UniversitySystem of Georgia. The student must beenrolled in 12 semester credit hours, bea Georgia resident, have a completed FAFSA onfile in the Financial Aid Office, and be in theupper 25 percent of his or her class. Scholarshipsare granted on a one-year basis but may berenewed each year provided recipientsremain qualified. Regents’ Scholars sign anagreement to work in the state, at an occupationfor which they are educationally qualified, forone year for every $1000 received. If recipientsare unable to fulfill this agreement, they areexpected to repay the full amount with interestat the rate of three percent per year.
Rotary Club of Stone MountainScholarship
This $500 scholarship is available to graduatesof Stone Mountain High School or Redan HighSchool who have a completed FAFSA on filewith the Financial Aid Office. Applications andinformation are available at any campus Finan-cial Aid Office.
*Second Wind ScholarshipThis scholarship is awarded to a female Dun-
woody Campus student, age 25 or older, who hasa GPA of 3.2 or better and is a participant in theSecond Wind program.
Applications and information are available atthe Dunwoody Campus Second Wind Program.Application deadline is March 31.
*SGA Emergency ScholarshipThis scholarship is available to students who
are currently enrolled, have a GPA of 2.0 or better, and a documented emergency. Appli-cations and information is available from theDean of Student Services. Application deadlineis March 31.
Stone Mountain Optimists ClubScholarship
This $1,000 scholarship is awarded to anincoming Georgia Perimeter College studentwho must be a graduate of Stone Mountain HighSchool or Redan High School. Appli-cationsand information are available at the counselors’offices at Stone Mountain or Redan HighSchools. Application deadline is March 31.
CHEMISTRY SCHOLARSHIP
Dr. Judy C. Johnston Scholarship This $350 scholarship is awarded to a student
who has successfully completed organic chem-istry pre-requisites, has an overall GPA of 3.0 orbetter and intends to enroll in Organic Chemistry2641 and 2642 at Georgia Perimeter College.Applications and information are available atany Science Department or Financial AidOffice. Application deadline is March 30.
DENTAL HYGIENESCHOLARSHIP
Hinman Dental Society Scholarship This scholarship is awarded to a second year
dental hygiene student with a GPA of 3.0 or bet-ter. For more information on applying for thisscholarship, contact the Dental Hygiene Depart-
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ment on Dunwoody Campus. Application dead-line is November 15.
EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS
Cleone Rhodes Alford MemorialScholarship
This $300 scholarship, named for the motherof a former Georgia Perimeter College facultymember, is awarded to a sophomore educationmajor with at least a 3.5 grade point average.Applications and information are available atHumanities Departments and Financial AidOffices campus wide. Application deadline isMarch 31.
*Jim Cherry ScholarshipThis scholarship is awarded annually to a
graduate of a DeKalb County high school whointends to pursue a career in education. Recipi-ent must be a rising sophomore with a minimum2.8 GPA and must have completed EDUC 103and 40 credits towards a degree in education.Applications are available at the Financial AidOffices. Application deadline is June 1.
Johnnie Ray Williams MemorialScholarship
This $300 scholarship is awarded to anEducation major with a minimum of 18 semesterhours toward an Associate’s Degree who success-fully completed or is currently enrolled inEDUC 1603 and demonstrates a sense of “vol-unteerism” or citizenship by participating in aminimum of 20 hours of community service inthe area of education prior to the applicationdeadline. A letter of verification declaring thevolunteer work is required. Applications andinformation are available at any HumanitiesDepartment or Financial Aid Office.Application deadline is October 15.
ESL SCHOLARSHIPS
Beverly Benson Scholarship This $250 scholarship is awarded to a former
English as a Second Language student in his orher last semester. The award is based on lengthof time in ESL, progress through ESL, GPA, andthe student’s contribution to the ESL Depart-ment. Nominations must come from ESL fac-ulty. Applications and information are availableat the English as a Second LanguageDepartment on either the Clarkston orDunwoody campus.
Elisabeth Lautemann MemorialScholarship
A new scholarship is being created in thename of Clarkston Campus LRC Director EvaLautemann’s mother, who passed away inJanuary 2002. This award will go to a Clarkstoncampus student who has completed at least onesemester of ESL and is a parent with financialneed. For more information about this scholar-ship or to make a gift to this fund, please contactJulie Noble in the Office of InstitutionalAdvancement.
MATHEMATICS SCHOLARSHIPS
F. Lane Hardy Scholarship This scholarship, established to remember and
honor the life and work of Dr. F. Lane Hardywho was chair of the Math departments at boththe Dunwoody and Clarkston campuses, isawarded to a full-time rising sophomore with aninterest in math and a GPA of at least 3.0 aftercompleting three college level math courses orwho has a GPA of at least 2.0 after completingfive college level math courses. Scholarshipamount is $300. Applications and informationare available at any campus Math Departmentor Financial Aid Office. The application dead-line is March 1.
Larry Landis Henly MemorialScholarship
The Department of Math/Science/PHED onthe Decatur campus has established the LarryLandis Henly scholarship for students inLearning Support Mathematics. For more infor-
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mation about this scholarship or to make a giftto this fund, please contact Julie Noble in theOffice of Institutional Advancement.
Learning Support MathematicsScholarship
This $300 scholarship is awarded to a studentwho exhibits exemplary scholarship in and loveof math and shows promise in other academicstudies; the student must be nominated by fac-ulty. Applications and information are availableat any campus Math Department or FinancialAid Office.
FIRE MANAGEMENTSCHOLARSHIP
Charles E. Warren MemorialScholarship
A new scholarship is being created for GPCstudents of Fire Management in honor ofAssistant Vice President of Continuing &Corporate Education Charlotte Warren’s father,a dedicated fireman who passed away inNovember 2000. For more information aboutthis scholarship or to make a gift to this fund,please contact Julie Noble in the Office ofInstitutional Advancement.
NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS
Gayle Brunelle ScholarshipThis scholarship is awarded to a first or second
year nursing student, age 25 or older, who isreturning to college and has demonstratedfinancial need. Must have a GPA of at least 2.5and exam average of 75 or higher in currentnursing courses. Applications and informationare available at the Nursing Advisement Officeor Financial Aid Office. Scholarship amount is$500-1,000. The application deadline isNovember 15.
Georgia Cancer Specialists Scholarship This scholarship is awarded to a second year
nursing student with demonstrated financialneed who is interested in oncology nursing.
Applicants must submit an essay describing per-sonal interest in working with cancer patientsand have a GPA of at least 2.5 and exam aver-age of 75 or higher in current nursing courses.Applications and information are available atthe Nursing Advisement Office or Financial AidOffice. Scholarship amount is up to $1,500. Theapplication deadline is March 31.
Agnes Delehanty Memorial ScholarshipCreated in 2001 to honor the passing of the
mother of a retired Nursing faculty member andDeKalb College alumna, this $500 scholarshipwill be awarded each spring to a second yearnursing student who has a GPA of at least 2.7, isenrolled full time, and submits a statement offinancial need, a letter of recommendation froma member of the GPC Nursing faculty and acopy of his/her most recent tax return (or suit-able substitution). Applications and additionalinformation are available at the Financial AidOffice and at the Nursing Advisement Office onthe Clarkston campus. Application deadline isFebruary 10.
Gynecology and Obstetrics of DeKalbP.C. Scholarship
This $500 scholarship is awarded to a nursingstudent with demonstrated financial need andestablished potential for success in the nursingprogram. The student must have a GPA of atleast 2.5 and an exam average of 75 or better incurrent nursing courses. Applications and infor-mation are available at the Nursing AdvisementOffice or Financial Aid Office. The applicationdeadline is November 15.
Stella Manko Scholarship This scholarship is awarded to a rising sopho-
more who demonstrates satisfactory progress inthe nursing program with a GPA of 3.0 or betterand an exam average of 80 or higher in his orher nursing courses. The student should exhibitdedication to the nursing profession by evidenceof professional activities, volunteerism in thecommunity, and commitment to the nursingprofession. The student must receive a recom-
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mendation from clinical instructor. The scholar-ship amount is $500. Applications and informa-tion are available at the Nursing AdvisementOffice or Financial Aid Office. The applicationdeadline is March 31.
Trish Mashburn Memorial ScholarshipA new scholarship for nursing students is
being created in honor of Patricia (Trish)Mashburn, Associate Professor of Psychologyand beloved faculty members on the Clarkstoncampus from 1987 until her death in 2000. Formore information about this scholarship or tomake a gift to this fund, please contact JulieNoble in the Office of InstitutionalAdvancement.
Northlake Regional Medical CenterScholarship
This $500 scholarship is awarded to a nursingstudent with demonstrated financial need whohas shown potential for success in the nursingprogram with a GPA of at least 2.5 and an examaverage of 75 or higher in current nursingcourses. Applications and information are avail-able at the Nursing Advisement Office orFinancial Aid Office. The application deadlineis November 15.
Anne Tidmore Scholarship This $500 scholarship, named in honor of
retired nursing professor Anne Tidmore, isawarded to a second-year nursing student whohas demonstrated academic excellence with aGPA of 3.0 or greater and an exam average oncurrent nursing courses of 80 or better.Applications and information are available atthe Nursing Advisement Office or Financial AidOffice. The application deadline is March 31.
*Barbara H. Langford Memorial LoanThis is a student loan that must be repaid. Thisloan is available to nursing students. Informationmay be obtained from the Nursing Departmenton the Clarkston Campus.
VETERANS’ EDUCATIONALSERVICES
The District Veterans’ Affairs Office assistsformer service personnel and other students eli-gible for veterans’ educational benefits. TheOffice provides counseling and advisement ser-vices as well as certifying enrollment with theVeterans Administration. Eligible studentsshould be prepared to pay the initial costsfor tuition and fees since payment of benefitsdoes not begin until six to eight weeks afterenrollment. Students may receive no veterans’educational benefits if they have been condi-tionally accepted to the College. Anyonewho would like more information about applyingfor benefits should contact the District FinancialAid and Veterans’ Affairs Offices on theClarkston Campus.
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GENERAL POLICIESRequest for Georgia Perimeter CollegeTranscript
Students wishing to have a copy of theirGeorgia Perimeter College Academic Transcriptor wishing to have it sent to another institutionmay request one by letter or on forms providedfor such purpose (sample form available atwww.gpc.edu). Either should be submitted to theDistrict Admissions and Records Office or to acampus Office of Enrollment and RegistrationServices. Pursuant to FERPA (Family EducationRights and Privacy Act) regulations, a transcriptmay only be released with the student’s writtenpermission.
Changes to Students’ RecordsApplicants or currently enrolled students who
desire to change their program of study, address,or other information as originally submitted shouldcomplete and submit the appropriate DataChange Form available at any campus Office ofEnrollment and Registration Services.
WithdrawalsCourse WithdrawalsA. Student-Initiated Withdrawals
1. Students who find it necessary to withdrawfrom a course must confer with theirinstructor. Withdrawal procedures begin inthe campus Office of Enrollment andRegistration Services by securing aWithdrawal Form.
2. Students who officially withdraw from1000-level and above courses by the mid-point of the course receive a grade of “W.”
3. Students taking only Learning Supportcourses who officially withdraw by the mid-point of a course receive a grade of “W.”
4. Students taking a mixture of both LearningSupport and 1000-level and above courseswill not be allowed to withdraw from anyLearning Support course before the mid-point of the course unless they also with-draw from all 1000-level and above courses.
5. Students who withdraw after the mid-pointof the total grading period (including final
exams) will receive a grade of “WF” unlessa hardship withdrawal approval is receivedfrom the appropriate department chair(s)or dean. The student must be doing passingwork. a. All hardship withdrawals must be
approved by the campus Provost or by anadministrator designated by the Provost.Students requesting hardship withdrawalsshould submit appropriate documenta-tion during the semester when the hard-ship occurs. Normally, a request forhardship consideration can not be madelater than the mid-point of the followingterm.
b. In an approved hardship withdrawalresulting in the dropping of all courses,the student will receive a grade of “W” inall courses.
c. Under exceptional circumstances, ahardship may result in the dropping ofsome but not all courses. If the student isnot passing a course to be dropped, theappropriate department chair mustapprove a grade of “W” to be given.
d. The official date of withdrawal will bethe date the student-initiated withdrawalform is received by the campus Office ofEnrollment and Registration Services.
B. Instructor-Initiated Withdrawals1. Instructors will record a grade of “W” and
the last date of attendance on their officialrolls for students who exceed their commu-nicated absence policy before the mid-point of the course.
2. After the mid-point of the course, instruc-tors will record a grade of “F” and the lastdate of attendance for students who exceedtheir communicated absence policy andhave not completed a student-initiatedwithdrawal. It is the student’s responsibilityto adhere to the instructor’s communicatedabsence policy.
3. A student may appeal an instructor-initi-ated withdrawal to the appropriate depart-ment chair within five days after thewithdrawal is effected.
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4. There is no refund of fees made to a studentwhen a student is withdrawn from a course.
College WithdrawalsA. Students withdrawing from all courses for
which they are registered are considered to bewithdrawn from the College.
B. Students considering withdrawing from theCollege should confer with an advisor orcounselor. If a decision to withdraw is made, aWithdrawal Form should be completed.
C. Student-initiated withdrawal policies are alsoapplicable to College withdrawals.
D. Students who officially withdraw from theCollege are entitled to partial refunds if theWithdrawal Form is filed within the refundperiod.
COURSE POLICIESCollege Credit By Examination
In an attempt to individualize the educationof students, the College offers a program allow-ing credit by examination. Through this programa student may bypass subjects he or she hasalready mastered and pursue more advancedwork. A student may earn up to a total of 21hours toward graduation in courses appropriateto the student’s major through credit by one ormore of the three following methods:
1. College Level Examination Program(CLEP)
2. Advanced Placement Program (AP) of theCollege Board
3. Departmental ExaminationsTo earn CLEP credits, a student’s CLEP scores
must be ranked at the fiftieth percentile orabove using sophomore norms. Students mayearn CLEP credit for the following courses:
ACCT 2101BIOL 1401CHEM 1421ECON 2105ECON 2106ENGL 1101FREN 2001 and 2002GERM 2001 and 2002HIST 1501
HIST 1503HIST 2111HIST 2112MATH 1101POLS 1101PSYC 1501PSYC 2611SOCI 1101SPAN 2001 and 2002
Students wishing to earn CLEP credit shouldcontact the District Testing Center for addi-tional information.
Students who participated in the AdvancedPlacement Program of the College Board in highschool may earn credit in humanities, mathe-matics, sciences, and languages. Students wish-ing to receive credit for Advanced Placementcourses should have the College Board sendtheir AP examination scores to District Admis-sions and Records for evaluation.
In some academic areas, students are allowedto take departmental examinations for credit.Students should contact the department inwhich they wish to receive credit for additionalinformation.
Questions concerning test administration datesshould be directed to the Campus Testing Center.Questions concerning validation of CLEP or APscores, or other interpretations, should be directedto District Admissions and Records.
Course ExemptionAcademic departments may, on an optional
basis, establish and administer approved exemp-tion examinations for courses that are listed asprerequisites to other courses. When a studentpasses such an examination, this is reported onthe appropriate form to District Admissions andRecords.
District Admissions and Records will enter thecourse exemption on the student’s record show-ing the course number and title and will indicatethat it was exempted by examination. No creditis given for courses exempted in this manner, butthe student does have the privilege of enrollingin courses for which the exempted course is aprerequisite.
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Extension Work and CorrespondenceCourses
Extension or correspondence work for Collegecredit may not be taken by a student while regis-tered as a full-time student at Georgia Peri-meter College except in extraordinary cases andwhen authorized by the Vice President forAcademic and Student Affairs as a part of thestudent’s normal load of work. The total numberof hours that may be earned toward a degree ordiploma by either extension or correspondencecourses or both shall not exceed one-fourth ofthe hours required for graduation.
Audit CoursesAudit is a grade status selected at the time of
course registration. An auditor of a course mustmeet the usual admissions requirements. How-ever, a student’s placement must be Collegelevel to audit a Learning Support course. By reg-istering as an auditor and paying fees and non-resident fees (if applicable), a student is permittedto audit a course with the consent of the instruc-tor and attend classes without meeting all re-quirements of the course and without receivingcredit. Exceptions to this policy are clinicalcourses, certain laboratory courses, and super-vised work experience. A student is not permit-ted to change from audit to credit or from creditto audit after the add/drop period. (Note:Students auditing Learning Support courses maybe withdrawn for excessive absences. When col-lege-level students audit a Learning Supportcourse, the course is counted as an attempt inthat Learning Support area.)
Repeating CoursesIf a student repeats a course, both grades count
toward the GPA, and both appear on the tran-script, even though the course can be countedfor credit only once. The grade received on thefinal attempt will be used for the purpose ofgraduation requirements.
FULL-TIME STATUSA full-time student is expected to take 12
credits each semester. Many students, however,
will take from 12 to 16 semester credits as full-time student. Students who find it necessary towork in order to attend college are remindedthat carrying 12 or more credits is a full-time job.
Class AttendanceAll class attendance policies are on file with
the appropriate department chair and are part ofthe course syllabus. It is the student’s responsibil-ity to attend punctually all classes, laboratories,and examinations as scheduled and in accor-dance with the class attendance policy of theinstructor.
THE RESULT OF A STUDENT’S VIOLA-TION OF THE ATTENDANCE POLICYWILL BE WITHDRAWAL OR FAILURE INTHE COURSE.
Standards for Academic Honesty;Appropriate Conduct in Use of CollegeComputers
In accordance with policies and proceduresregarding Academic Honesty (see StudentHandbook), cheating and plagiarism are unac-ceptable in attempting to fulfill academic assign-ments (see Student Handbook for definitionsand examples, procedures followed as a conse-quence of cheating or plagiarism, and possibledisciplinary actions). The College has estab-lished this policy to ensure due process in suchcases.
State and federal laws involving computer fraud,software piracy, etc., as well as institutional policy,govern the use of the College’s computer systems.Please see the Student Handbook for a full expla-nation of these standards. Special regulations arelisted in the Student Handbook as these relateto usage of the Internet other than in support ofresearch and educational objectives.
CLASSIFICATIONStudents are classified as sophomores when
they have completed 27 hours of academic workwith an average of 2.0 or better. A student in acareer program should have completed at leastone-half of the general education requirements.
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GRADESAt the close of each semester, reports of stu-
dent grades are mailed to students. Grades arealso available via Web (www.gpc.edu) and tele-phone: (404) 244-2400. The grading system usedat Georgia Perimeter College is as follows:
A 90-100 ExcellentB 80-89 GoodC 70-79 Average — A grade of “C” is the
minimum grade required for certaincourses, as specified elsewhere in thiscatalog.
D 60-69 Poor — A grade of “D,” whilegiving hours credit, will not applytoward the degree in courses requiring a“C” or better.
F Below 60 FailureWF Withdrawal/Failing — “WF” indicates
that the student withdrew from thecourse while doing unsatisfactory work.(See the COURSE WITHDRAWALSECTION.) No credit toward gradua-tion is given for a course in which agrade of “F” or “WF” was received.
Special Note: All grades issued to JointEnrollment students will be recorded as lettergrades based on the College grading system.College instructors will not issue numericalgrades.
The following symbols are used in the casesindicated but will not be included in the deter-mination of the cumulative grade point average:
W Withdrawal — This symbol indicatesthat a student who was doing passingwork was permitted to withdraw fromthe course without penalty.
IP In Progress — This symbol applies toLearning Support courses and under cer-tain circumstances is assigned in lieuof grades below “C.”
I Incomplete — This symbol indicatesthe student has satisfactorily completeda substantial portion of the coursework, but for non-academic reasonsbeyond the student’s control has notbeen able to complete some specific partor amount of the work required (for
example, the final examination). An“I” not satisfactorily removed by theend of the following semester willautomatically be changed to an “F.”The time allowed for completing workmay be extended to a maximum of 12months when circumstances preventthe student from completing the workduring the following semester. Toobtain an “I,” the student and his or herinstructor must complete the “Petitionfor ‘I’,” which will include a descriptionof the work to be completed and thecompletion date. Copies of the “Petitionfor ‘I’” will be filed with the instructor,with the appropriate department chair,and with the campus registrar.
S SatisfactoryU Unsatisfactory — These symbols (“S”
and “U”) are not used except for certaincourses in the technical programs andother special credits where a grade pointaverage is not computed, such ascredits by examination.
K This symbol indicates credit granted byexamination.
NR No Grade — This symbol is used whenno grade is submitted.
V Audit — No credit is given to studentswho audit a course (see Audit Courses).
RGTR and RGTE Courses Only:S Pass Regents’ ExamIP Completed course work but failed to pass
the Regents’ Exam: must repeat course
Cumulative Grade Point AverageDeterminations of scholastic standing are gen-
erally based upon a cumulative grade point aver-age (GPA) which appears on each student’spermanent record. This average is computed bymultiplying the credit hours assigned a course bythe grade points earned. The sum of grade pointsdivided by the total number of credit hoursattempted at Georgia Perimeter College pro-duces the cumulative grade point average.Credits earned in Learning Support courses,
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credits earned in other institutions, credit byexamination and other courses where symbolsare assigned are not used in calculatingthe cumulative GPA.
Grade PointsA 4.0B 3.0C 2.0D 1.0F 0.0WF 0.0
Semester Conversion of Quarter HoursAll quarter credit hours students have earned
will be multiplied by two-thirds. This will con-vert the quarter credits to semester credit.For example, 90 quarter credits x 2/3 = 60semester credits. In the quarter system, studentsgenerally need 90 credits to receive an associatedegree, depending upon their program of study.In the semester system, students need approxi-mately 60 credits for an associate degree.
Dean’s ListAt the end of each semester, students who
have achieved a grade point average of 3.5 orbetter while carrying an academic load of sixsemester credit hours or more of courses num-bered 1000 or higher will be placed onthe Dean’s List.
REGENTS’ TESTING PROGRAMPROCEDURES
Who Should Take the Regents’ Test?Students enrolled in all A.A. and A.S. degree
programs shall pass the Regents’ Test as arequirement for graduation.
Students enrolled in A.A.S. degree programsare not required to pass the Regents’ Test.
Students are strongly encouraged to takeENGL 1101 and ENGL 1102 the first twosemesters of enrollment. Students are alsoencouraged to take the test for the first timewhile enrolled in ENGL 1102.
Students must take the test in their firstsemester of enrollment after earning 30 semester
credit hours if they have not taken itpreviously. Students who have not passed bothparts of the test by the time they have earned 45semester credit hours must take remediationeach semester of enrollment until they havepassed both parts. Because students with45 semester credit hours who have not passedthe test may enroll in College-credit coursesonly if they also enroll in required remediation,such students could be permitted to enroll inCollege-credit courses for a maximum of threesemesters after earning 45 semester credit hours.Institutions may further restrict enrollment inCollege-credit courses. At Georgia PerimeterCollege, once students have earned 54 semestercredit hours, they may not enroll in any coursework other than remediation until they havetaken and passed the test.
Students entering Georgia Perimeter Collegewith AP credit, credit from other advancedplacement programs or examinations, and/orjoint enrollment credit have at least two semes-ters of enrollment to take the Regents’ Test.
Students transferring from outside the Systemwith 30 or more semester credit hours shouldtake the test during their first semester of enroll-ment at a System institution. Transfer studentswith more than 45 semester credit hours whohave not passed both parts of the test beforeentering their third semester at a System institu-tion must take remediation each semesterof enrollment until they have passed both parts.
Students who are not enrolled at GeorgiaPerimeter College are strongly encouraged totake the test at their home institution. However,non-enrolled students who are eligible to takethe test and are not subject to a remedial require-ment may be permitted to take the test.
During the final 15 minutes of the essay portionof the Regents’ Test, students will be permitted touse a printed or electronic dictionary. Studentsmust bring their own dictionary.
When is the Regents’ Test Given?The Regents’ Test is administered once a
semester at Georgia Perimeter College afterapproximately ten to twelve weeks of instruc-
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tion. The test will be administered on a flexibleschedule during the summer, with results avail-able before the start of fall semester. Eligible stu-dents should register during the registrationperiod to take the test. Students taking Regents’Test remediation courses are NOT eligible toregister during the registration period. If theymake satisfactory progress in their course(s),they will be certified to take the test and regis-tered by the instructor. Questions about theRegents’ Test may be addressed to the Enroll-ment and Registration Services Office orCampus Testing Center on the Clarkston,Dunwoody, Lawrenceville, and DecaturCampuses, and the Rockdale Center. ClarkstonCampus day students should inquire at theDistrict Testing Office and evening students atthe Enrollment and Registration Services Office.
Are There Other Options for ESLStudents?
Students whose first language is not Englishhave the option to take the Alternate Regents’Test. To be eligible for the ENSL AlternateRegents’ Test, ENSL students must have alreadypassed or exited ENSL 0090 or ENSL 0095.Transfer students whose first language is notEnglish have the option to take the AlternateRegents’ Test if ENGL 1101 has beenaccepted as a transfer credit.
The ENSL Alternate Regents’ Test offersextended time in both reading and essay. Inaddition, the essay section offers culturally unbi-ased topics. The current semester class scheduleexplains how ENSL students may verify their eli-gibility for testing and qualify for extended time.
If a non-native speaker of English has notpassed the ENSL Alternate Regents’ Test inboth reading and essay before earning 45 hours,RGTR 0198 (reading) and RGTE 0199 (writ-ing) will be required every semester until bothparts of the test are passed. ENSL studentsshould take the RGTE 0199 ENSL sectionswhen offered.
WORKING STUDENTSStudents who find it necessary to work in
order to attend college are reminded that carry-ing a normal academic load is a full-time job.Some students may be able to work part-timeand still do satisfactory work. It is strongly rec-ommended that no full-time student work morethan 20 hours a week. Students who find itabsolutely necessary to work more than thisshould not try to carry a normal load of acade-mic work. Those students who need financialassistance should contact the Financial AidOffice about the various opportunities for finan-cial aid.
ACADEMIC STATUSStudents attending Georgia Perimeter College
are expected to meet certain academic standards.These standards stress the importance of success-ful performance by students to maintain an acad-emic status of good standing at the College.Students are considered to be in good standing ifthey are not on academic probation or academicexclusion. Students who hold office in anyCollege club or organization or who participatein athletics must be in good academic standing.
Academic WarningStudents who have failed to achieve a term
grade point average of 2.0 or better shall begiven an academic warning and alerted that fur-ther deterioration in academic performance maylead to probation. Students should see an adviserto implement a plan for improvement.
Academic ProbationStudents are placed on academic probation if
(1) they are on academic warning and theircumulative grade point average is less than 1.75or (2) if they pass no collegiate-level coursework and have one or more “Fs” or “WFs” duringa term and their cumulative grade point averageis less than 1.75. Students on academic proba-tion should see an adviser to plan for improve-ment and should take a reduced academic load.Students remain on probation until they earn acumulative grade point average of 1.75 or better.
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Academic ExclusionStudents on probation shall be excluded if the
cumulative grade point average is less than 1.75and the term grade average is less than 2.0.Students on academic exclusion for the first andsecond time can appeal the exclusion.
Readmission from Academic ExclusionFor the first exclusion, students will be eligible
to reapply for admission after one semester.After the second exclusion, students will be eli-gible to reapply for admission after one calendaryear.
Academic Exclusion Appeal Policy andProcedures for the Student, the Registrar,and the Academic Exclusion AppealsCommittee
Students on academic exclusion for the firstand second time may appeal the exclusion asfollows:
1. Upon notification of the exclusion, the stu-dent should report to the Enrollment andRegistration Services Office and completean Exclusion Appeal Form.
2. The student is informed when to return forthe status of the appeal.
3. The student will receive a copy of eitherthe Appeal Approval or the Appeal DenialForm.
4. The student will receive written notifica-tion from the chairperson of the AppealsCommittee outlining the disposition of theappeal.
5. The Registrar will be responsible for pro-cessing approvals or denials from theCommittee.
The Registrar will proceed as follows:1. Each student will be notified of his/her
exclusion status via a card or letter.2. After submitting an Appeal Form at the
Enrollment and Registration ServicesOffice, the student will be informed when toreturn to learn the decision on the appeal.
3. The Registrar will keep an appropriate fileeach term regarding an exclusion.
4. The Registrar will alert the chairperson ofthe Appeals Committee to the number ofstudents seeking appeals and will providethe Committee with the students’ com-pleted Appeal Forms and academic records.
5. Upon receipt of an Approval Form fromthe Committee, the Registrar will removethe exclusion hold and will process the stu-dent’s registration for the current term.
6. The Registrar will be sent the ExclusionFile after the Committee meets.
The Academic Exclusion Appeals Committeewill consist of at least three persons who willperform the following:
1. The Committee will review all writtenappeals and will see in person any studentwishing to appear before the Committee.
2. The Committee will render all decisions nolater than the first day of class.
3. The chairperson will complete an AppealApproval or Denial Form for each writtenappeal form. One copy of the form is givento the student, and one copy to the Regis-trar for processing and for filing.
4. The Committee will return the ExclusionFile to the Enrollment and RegistrationServices Office.
Learning Support SuspensionStudents who do not exit a Learning Support
area (English, reading, mathematics) in twelvesemester hours or three semesters, whicheveroccurs first, will be suspended for three years.
Learning Support Suspension AppealCriteria
Prior to suspending a student who has notexited a Learning Support area within twelvesemester hours or the three semester limit, theinstitution may allow the student to appeal forone additional course. The student must
• Be individually evaluated and determinedto have a reasonable chance of success
• Be eligible for the exit level course• Have reached the limit of number of
attempts in only one Learning Support area.
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If granted the additional course, the studentmay enroll in the Learning Support course only.
Appeal forms are available through the Officeof Advising and Counseling Services on eachcampus.
A student who appeals and is denied will besuspended for three years.
A student who is granted an appeal but doesnot successfully exit the area after the additionalcourse will be suspended for three years.
Readmission from Learning SupportSuspension
Students who have not taken any collegework in the University System of Georgia forthree years may be retested (in any unsatisifiedLearning Support area) and readmitted withouta Learning Support requirement if they meet theinstitutional criteria for exemption. Studentswho do not exempt on the retest may apply forreadmission and may be readmitted for up tothree additional attempts per Learning Supportarea. Students readmitted under this provisionare subject to the 20-hour limit on college-levelcoursework and may not take credit work if theyhave earned 20 credit hours during their previ-ous period(s) of enrollment.
Students suspended from the institution with-out completing Learning Support requirementsmay not be exempted from the Learning Supportcourse requirements through transfer of coursecredit unless they are eligible for transfer admis-sion under the institution’s regular transferadmission policies.
Readmission of Health SciencesStudents
Any student not satisfactorily completingHealth Sciences courses because of academic orother reasons must reapply for admission to theprogram and meet the same requirements as anyother applicant. The Admissions Committeewill determine if the student will be readmittedand the appropriate level of reentry.
Academic RenewalThe Academic Renewal policy allows
University System of Georgia degree-seeking stu-
dents who have experienced academic difficultyat an institution to have one opportunity tomake a fresh start at that same institution afteran absence of five calendar years from any post-secondary institution.
Former Learning Support students may applyfor Academic Renewal only if they successfullycompleted all Learning Support requirementsbefore the commencement of the five-year periodof absence.
Implementation1. All previously attempted course work con-
tinues to be recorded on the student’s officialtranscript. The Board of Regents’ cumulativegrade point average, CGPA, that includes allcredit courses taken excluding LearningSupport courses AND an Academic RenewalGrade Point Average (AR-GPA), must beshown on each Academic Renewal student’spermanent record.(a) Students who are eligible must apply for
Academic Renewal.(b) An Academic Renewal Grade Point
Average (AR-GPA) is begun when thestudent resumes taking course work fol-lowing the five-year period of absenceonce Academic Renewal has beengranted. The institution will placea statement on the student’s transcriptindicating the Academic Renewal statusand the beginning of a separateAcademic Renewal GPA in addition tothe required Board of Regents’ CGPA.
(c) The Academic Renewal GPA will beused for determining academic standingand eligibility for graduation. A studentmust take a minimum of EIGHTEENadditional hours to qualify for graduationand will only be considered for honors atgraduation with 27 hours earned sincerenewal.
(d) Academic credit for previously com-pleted course work—including transfercoursework—will be retained only forcourses in which an “A,” “B,” “C,” or “S”grade has been earned. Retained gradesare not calculated in the Academic
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Renewal GPA but are counted in theAcademic Renewal Hours Earned.
(e) To earn a degree, a student must meetthe institution’s residency requirements.
2. A student can be granted Academic Renewalstatus only once.
3. Any scholastic suspensions that occurred inthe past shall remain recorded on the stu-dent’s permanent record.
4. If a student does not request AcademicRenewal status at the time of re-enrollmentafter a five-year or greater period of absencefrom any postsecondary institution, the stu-dent may do so within two academic semes-ters of re-enrollment or within one calendaryear, whichever comes first.
5. Reentry into any program is not automatic.6. The granting of Academic Renewal does
not supersede financial aid policies regard-ing Satisfactory Academic Progress.
7. United States and Georgia history andConstitution requirements met prior to thegranting of Academic Renewal will remainon the student’s permanent record eventhough the courses may not count in theAcademic Renewal GPA. Also, Regents’ Testscores prior to Academic Renewal willremain on the student’s record. The hoursretained prior to Academic Renewal,AR Hours Earned (“A,” “B,” “C” grades),shall be counted toward Regents’ Test,College Preparatory Curriculum, and otherBoard of Regents’ requirements that state aspecified number of hours earned.
GRADUATIONStudents are encouraged to fulfill all require-
ments for graduation to earn an associate degreein arts, science, or applied science. Studentswho earn associate degrees enhance theirchances of being accepted into the senior insti-tution of their choice. Students with associatedegrees also enhance their employment opportu-nities after they graduate.
Students who are within a few hours of earn-ing an associate degree but transfer to a seniorinstitution before completion may, in many
cases, transfer the necessary hours back toGeorgia Perimeter College from the senior insti-tution and earn the associate degree. Studentsshould check with the campus Enrollment andRegistration Services Office to explore thisoption.
The annual formal graduation ceremony isheld at the end of the academic year. Studentswho graduate during any of the preceding semes-ters of the academic year are encouraged to par-ticipate.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSAssociate of Arts, Associate of Science, and
Associate of Applied Science degrees and certifi-cates are awarded each semester to those stu-dents who meet all graduation requirements. Allstudents who have earned 30 semester hours areeligible for a graduation evaluation. Studentsshould complete a graduation application form,which is available in the campus Enrollmentand Registration Services office or by download-ing from www.gpc.edu. An appointment shouldbe made at the time of submission for applicantsto review any questions pertaining to their grad-uation. Students should apply for graduation bythe following graduation deadlines:
Fall Semester November 1Spring Semester March 1Summer Term July 1To graduate, students must do the following:• Successfully complete an approved program
of academic work, including the basic physi-cal education requirement.
• Earn an overall grade point average of “C” orbetter in courses presented for graduation.
• File an application for graduation with thecampus Enrollment and RegistrationServices Office by the appropriate deadline.
• Complete at least 18 semester hours atGeorgia Perimeter College and be enrolledduring the semester of graduation (studentswho transfer their final nine semester credithours for approved courses back to GeorgiaPerimeter College to complete their associ-ate degree requirements can be exempt fromthe enrollment requirement).
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• Demonstrate a satisfactory knowledge ofUnited States and Georgia history andConstitutions (these requirements can bemet by successfully completing certaincourses designated in the Programsof Study).
• Settle all financial obligations to theCollege before a degree, certificate, or tran-script will be issued.
• Pass both the reading and essay sections ofthe Regents’ Test if required by the programof study.
NOTE: Students seeking a degree will notbe credited with the completion of the require-ments for graduation while on probation.
To be eligible for graduation in Nursing orDental Hygiene, a student must make a mini-mum grade of “C” in all professional courses andin all basic science courses required by the pro-gram.
Graduates seeking a second degree fromGeorgia Perimeter College must complete alldegree requirements for the second degree toinclude a minimum of 18 semester hours abovethe hours submitted for the first degree.
GRADUATION HONORSStudents who graduate from Georgia Peri-
meter College and excel in their academic workshall be recognized at graduation. The followinggrade point averages will be used in the selec-tion of students who receive honors recognition:
3.50 - 3.69 Graduation with honors3.70 - 3.89 Graduation with high honors3.90 - 4.00 Graduation with highest honors
Computation will be based on all academicwork completed at Georgia Perimeter College.At least 27 semester hours must be earned atGeorgia Perimeter College to receive considera-tion for honors.
HOW TO CALCULATE GPA
Letter Grade Grade PointsA 4.0B 3.0C 2.0D 1.0F 0.0
WF* 0.0
*WF = Withdrawal failing
1. Multiply the number of credit hours by thenumber of grade points to get the number ofquality points for each course.
2. Total the credit hour column.3. Total the quality point column.4. Divide the quality points by the credit
hours to obtain the GPA.5. To calculate a cumulative GPA, divide the
number of quality points earned by the totalnumber of hours attempted.
GRADE APPEAL PROCEDUREThe Grade Appeal Procedure is the method
by which a student may challenge a grade issuedby an instructor at Georgia Perimeter College.This procedure exists to provide students with atimely process of appealing grades which theybelieve were incorrectly determined. The follow-ing procedure is required:
1. The student must contact the instructorafter the grade is issued to discuss a change inthe grade. This contact should occur as soonas possible, but no later than the secondweek of the semester following receipt of thedisputed grade. If a student is unable to con-tact the instructor, the appropriate depart-ment chair should be asked for assistance.
2. If the student is dissatisfied with theinstructor’s response, he/she may appeal thedecision by obtaining a Student GradeAppeal Statement Form from the appropri-ate department chair. The student mustcomplete this form according to the direc-tions and provide the necessary documenta-tion and pertinent information. The studentshould return the complete packet to the
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department chair by the end of the thirdweek of the semester.
3. Upon receipt of the student’s request for aGrade Appeal Form, the department chairwill have the instructor complete theInstructor Grade Appeal Statement Form.This form must be returned to the depart-ment chair by the end of the fourth week ofthe semester.
4. The department chair will render a decisionregarding the grade appeal by the end of thefifth week of the semester. Prior to making adecision, the department chair may sched-ule a meeting with the student and/or theinstructor. After making a decision, thedepartment chair will notify in writing boththe instructor and the student.
5. Either the instructor or the student mayappeal the decision of the department chair.This appeal must be made in writing,directed to the Dean of Academic Servicesand delivered within five (5) working daysfrom the receipt of the department chair’sdecision.
6. The Dean of Academic Services shall convenea Grade Appeal Committee comprised ofVoting Members (Five):a. A Committee Chairperson appointed by
the Dean of Academic Services.b. The Campus Dean of Student Services
or his/her designee.c. A faculty member appointed by the
department chair to represent the depart-ment/discipline involved in the appeal.
d. A faculty member appointed by theCampus Dean of Academic Services.This person should be from an academicdivision/discipline other than the divi-sion/discipline in which the appeal ismade. The selection will be from a poolof faculty, each member elected by andrepresenting a department on campus.(Each fall, the pool of faculty selectedfrom each department will participate ina training session.)
e. A student representative from theCampus Student Government
Association. (Note: If the appealingparty holds an SGA office, then the com-mittee member will be from a campusother than the one on which the appeal-ing party holds office.)
Non-Voting Members (Two Members):a. The student making or involved in the
appeal may choose someone (faculty/staff)from the College to represent them on theGrade Appeal Committee.
b. The faculty member making or involvedin the appeal may choose someone (fac-ulty/staff) from the College to representthem on the Grade Appeal Committee.
7. Since the Grade Appeal Committee is anin-house procedure, and not a court of law,no legal counsel or any other person maybe present besides the student, the instruc-tor, and appointed members of theCommittee. Exceptions to this may begranted by the Dean of Academic Servicesonly for the following reasons: (1) studentswith disabilities requiring extraordinaryassistance that could not be routinely pro-vided by the Chair or another member ofthe Committee; and (2) a student whosefirst language is not English and whoseEnglish is not sufficiently fluent so as toallow him/her to represent himself/herselfadequately at a Committee hearing. Inthese cases, the appointment will be left tothe discretion of the Dean of AcademicServices.
8. Within two (2) weeks of receiving the stu-dent’s or instructor’s written appeal, theDean of Academic Services will schedule ameeting of the Grade Appeal Committee.a. The Committee examines written mate-
rials presented by both the student andthe instructor. The Voting CommitteeMembers will also discuss the case withboth the instructor and the student.During this discussion, the Non-VotingCommittee members will advise andconsult with the individual they repre-sent. The Committee may call other wit-nesses. The student and instructor will be
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present at all meetings where evidence ispresented. There will be a tape recordingof all sessions.
b. The Voting Committee Members willmeet privately to confer and arrive at adecision. Every effort should be made toreach a consensus finding. If not, then aprivate ballot shall be taken with thechair of the committee voting only inthe event of a tie vote. This decision isreported to the Dean of AcademicServices, who presents the findings andrecommendations to the student,instructor and department chair. Thedecision will be implemented by the
Dean of Academic Services unless fur-ther appealed. There will be a taperecording of all sessions.
c. The Committee maintains and forwardsinformal minutes and the recording of allproceedings to the Dean of AcademicServices. These shall be available to theCampus Provost, the Dean of AcademicServices, the Vice President for Academicand Student Affairs and the President.
9. If the parties are not satisfied with the deci-sion of the Dean of Academic Services,they may appeal, in writing, within five (5)working days to the Campus Provost. Thedecision of the Provost is final.
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Student Affairs
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STUDENT AFFAIRS MISSIONStudent Affairs at Georgia Perimeter College
strives to satisfy student needs for access, for stu-dent development, and for transition to contin-ued education or employment; to satisfyinstitutional needs for enrollment (recruitmentand retention), for governance, and for staffdevelopment; and to satisfy community needsfor information, for facilities, for humanresources, and for recreational and culturalenrichment.
Student Affairs seeks to create a learningenvironment that maximizes the developmentof the whole individual. Student Affairs facili-tates the development of mind, body, and char-acter not aside from curricular instruction, butin partnership with it; not as a supplement, butas a complement.
Statement of NondiscriminationGeorgia Perimeter College supports the Civil
Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order #11246,Title IX, of the Educational Amendments of1972, section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of1973, and American with Disabilities Act. Noperson shall, on the basis of age, race, religion,color, sex, national origin, or disability, beexcluded from participation in, or be denied thebenefits of, or be subjected to discriminationunder any program or activity of the College.
Any student with a grievance related to theenforcement of any of the above provisionsshould contact the College Ombudsperson.
Student Discrimination GrievanceA. POLICY
Discrimination as prohibited by law is a matterof particular concern to Georgia PerimeterCollege. The College’s policies and proceduresfor dealing with discrimination have beendesigned to protect all individuals while ensur-ing academic freedom to teach, learn and work.The policy is in accordance with the UniversitySystem of Georgia Board of Regents Policy401.02 and the law. The policy has the supportof the college’s President and administration.Discrimination means to treat a person adverselybecause of race, color, gender, religion, creed,national origin, age, disability or veteran status,
or to implement policies or practices that inten-tionally or unintentionally adversely impact aperson on the basis of race, color, gender, reli-gion, creed, national origin, age, disability orveteran status. Confidentiality will be main-tained insofar as it does not interfere with thecollege’s legal obligation or ability to investigateallegations of misconduct when brought to itsattention, and to take corrective action when itis found that misconduct has occurred.Throughout the process, every effort will bemade to protect the complainant from reprisalsand to protect the accused from irresponsiblecomplaints. The Student Discrimination Grievance proce-dure encourages and provides guidelines forinformal resolution of disputes by communica-tion between the parties involved.
B. PROCEDURE1. General Information
This procedure provides a means by whichstudents who are aggrieved by actions takenby College personnel (faculty, staff or admin-istration) which they feel are discriminatory,including assignment of grades so long as thebasis of the grade appeal is alleged discrimina-tion, can voice their grievances and be heardin a meaningful manner. This procedure is inno way intended to discourage or supplantthe informal resolution of disputes by com-munication between the parties involved,and in fact, no written grievance will be con-sidered and no hearing will be granted by theGrievance Committee unless an aggrievedparty can show that he or she had made gen-uine efforts to resolve the dispute informally,by means specified herein. Neither is this pro-cedure intended to supplant GeorgiaPerimeter College procedure section 304.50entitled “Student Appeal Regarding Grades”in cases where a student is appealing anassigned grade on grounds other than allegeddiscrimination by a faculty member. In caseswhere a student is appealing a grade on thebasis of alleged discrimination, the studentmust elect between the College GradeAppeal procedure at Section 304.50 of theGeorgia Perimeter College Policy Manualand the Student Discrimination GrievanceProcedure, but cannot use both for the samegrade appeal. (See Student AppealRegarding Grades, Georgia Perimeter CollegePolicy Manual, Section 304.50)All proceedings pursuant to this procedure willbe conducted as confidentially as is practical.
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All time limitations are not to exceed thespecified number of days. All references todays are to working days.
2. Campus Deans of Student Services’ RolesAn aggrieved student shall meet with theCampus Dean of Student Services at the earliestopportunity after the most recent incidentwhich is the subject of the grievance. The student should be prepared to explain tothe Campus Dean of Student Services all rele-vant facts and circumstances surrounding thegrievance. The Dean will determine the appro-priate action necessary, perform an investiga-tion, and assist the student in the filing of aformal grievance. This procedure will be fol-lowed if an informal resolution cannot bereached through intervention.
3. Filing of Written GrievanceAny written grievance shall be filed by the stu-dent and any other party in interest with theOmbudsperson within ten working days afterthe aggrieved student’s meeting with theCampus Dean of Student Services. Such griev-ance must contain specific factual allegations ofthe discriminatory practice(s) or incident(s),and a statement of the alleged basis or bases ofthe discrimination, which must be one or moreof the following: race, color, sex, religion, age,persons with disabilities, national origin, or vet-eran’s status.
4. Appointment of Grievance CommitteeAn Ad Hoc Grievance Committee will beappointed by the Ombudsperson no later thanten working days after the filing of a writtengrievance and will consist of five members: astudent, a faculty member, and a student affairsprofessional, plus two other individuals, eitherstaff, administrative or faculty, corresponding tothe position of the individual against whom thegrievance is brought. All Committee memberswill be from the campus on which the grievanceoriginated.The Ombudsperson will name one of the fivemembers as chair of the Committee.
5. Duties of Grievance Committeea. The chair shall issue a written Notice of
Hearing within ten working days of theappointment of the Committee, to the studentand any other party in interest. The noticeshall set forth the date, time, and place of thehearing, the issue(s) as they are understood bythe Committee, and a statement that the par-ties are responsible for the attendance of theirown witnesses and the presentation of any doc-umentary evidence they wish to make part of
the record, including the sworn statements ofany witnesses who are unable to attend thescheduled hearing. The date of the hearingshall be within ten working days of the notice.
b. Hearing ProcedureThe parties will not be permitted representa-tion by attorneys at the hearing, but they willbe permitted to be accompanied by an advisorfrom the College with whom they may conferduring the course of the hearing. The burden ofproof of the allegations raised in the writtengrievance shall rest with the aggrieved student.The student shall have the first opportunity topresent his or her case by narrative, testimonyof witnesses, and presentation of documentaryevidence. The party against whom the griev-ance has been brought will then have anopportunity to present his or her case, in thesame manner. All testimony shall be takenunder oath administered by the chair of theGrievance Committee. Both parties shall havethe right to cross-examine adverse witnesses.The Committee shall not be bound by legalrules of evidence, but shall hear all relevantevidence presented. The chair of theCommittee will rule on any challenge raised tothe admissibility of evidence, as well as anyother objections made during the course of thehearing.
c. Determination of CommitteeWithin five working days of the hearing, theCommittee, through its chair, shall present tothe Ombudsperson a written determination fordisposition of the grievance. The determina-tion shall include specific findings of fact basedon evidence presented at the hearing and acourse of optional courses of action for theinstitution. The determination may include adissenting opinion or opinions if theCommittee members are unable to reach con-sensus.The Ombudsperson will then report the resultsof the hearing to the parties involved in writingor in person. The Ombudsperson will advisethe parties at that time of their right to appealthe determination of the Committee to theCampus Provost within five working days ofthe issuance of the determination.
6. Appeal to the Campus ProvostWithin five working days of the receipt of anappeal, the Campus Provost shall issue a deci-sion based on review of the record. This deci-sion shall be in writing, and may incorporate, byreference, all or part of the determination of theCommittee.
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7. Appeal to the PresidentA party in interest who is aggrieved by the deci-sion of the Campus Provost may appeal the deci-sion to the President within five working days ofthe date of the respective Campus Provost’s deci-sion. Such appeal must be in writing, dated, andset forth the specific grounds of appeal.The College Attorney will assist the Presidentwith the final appeal process.
8. Final DecisionThe President shall issue a final decision on theappeal within a reasonable amount of time. Thedecision shall apprise the appealing party of theright to further appeal to the Board of Regentsof the University System of Georgia pursuant toParagraph IX of the Bylaws of the Board ofRegents or any other applicable provision of thePolicies of the Board of Regents.
Family Education Rights and PrivacyAct (FERPA)
FERPA, with which Georgia PerimeterCollege fully complies, was designed to protectthe privacy of educational records, to establishthe right of the students to inspect and reviewtheir educational records, and to provide guide-lines for the correction of inaccurate or mislead-ing data through informal and formal hearings.Students also have the right to file complaintswith the FERPA Office concerning alleged fail-ures by the institution to comply with the act.For more information about FERPA codes andprocedures, go to www.ed.gov/offices/OM/ferpa.html. FERPA affords students certainrights, including
1. The right to inspect and review the stu-dent's education records within 45 days ofthe day the College receives a request foraccess. Students should submit to GPC awritten request that identifies the record(s)they wish to inspect. The College will makearrangements for access and notify the stu-dent of the time and place where therecords may be inspected. If the records arenot maintained by the College official towhom the request is submitted, the studentwill be advised of the correct official towhom the request should be addressed. Therecords custodian is the Assistant Directorfor Admissions and Records.
2. The right to request the amendment of thestudent's education records that the studentbelieves are inaccurate or misleading.Students should write the College officialwho is responsible for the record, clearlyidentify the part of the record they wantchanged, and specify why it is inaccurate ormisleading. If the College decides not toamend the record as requested by the stu-dent, the College will notify the student ofthe decision and advise the student of his orher right to a hearing regarding the requestfor an amendment. Additional informationregarding the hearing procedure will be pro-vided to the student when notified of theright to a hearing.
3. The right to consent to disclosures of per-sonally identifiable information containedin the student's education records, exceptto the extent that FERPA authorizes disclo-sure without consent. One exception whichpermits disclosure without consent is disclo-sure to school officials with legitimate edu-cational interests. A school official is aperson employed by the College in anadministrative, supervisory, academic,research, or support staff position (includ-ing law enforcement personnel); a person orcompany with whom the College has con-tracted (such as an attorney, auditor, or col-lection agent); a person serving on theBoard of Trustees; or a student serving onan official committee such as a disciplinaryor grievance committee, or assistinganother school official in performing his orher tasks. A school official has a legitimateeducational interest if the official needs toreview an education record in order to ful-fill his or her professional responsibility.Upon request, the College discloses educa-tion records without consent to officials ofanother school in which a student seeks orintends to enroll.
4. The right to file a complaint with the U.S.Department of Education concerning allegedfailures by Georgia Perimeter College tocomply with the requirements of FERPA.
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Georgia Perimeter College designates the fol-lowing as directory information:
• Major field of study• Dates of attendance• Degrees and awards received• Full- or part-time statusThe College may disclose this information
without prior written consent of the student,unless otherwise notified in writing by the stu-dent. Georgia Perimeter College will supplyrequired directory information (name, address,phone number, date of birth) in response to mil-itary recruiting requests submitted pursuant tothe Soloman Act. NOTE: Students who do notwish to have directory information released bythe College should complete a deletion requestform at the campus Enrollment and RegistrationServices Office.
Campus Security Act InformationFederal law requires all institutions of higher
education, both public and private, which partici-pate in any federal student aid program to pub-licly disclose three years of campus crime statisticsand basic security policies. Georgia PerimeterCollege complies with this law by publishing anAnnual Security Report that includes statistics onthe occurrence of the following crimes: homicide,murder, and non-negligent manslaughter, negli-gent manslaughter, forcible and nonforcible sexoffenses, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary,motor vehicle theft, and arson. In addition, thereport includes the number of arrests or referralsfor campus disciplinary action for liquor law viola-tions, drug abuse violations, and weapons posses-sions. A copy of this report is available uponwritten request directed to Georgia PerimeterCollege, Office of District Admissions, SuiteCH2300, 555 North Indian Creek Drive,Clarkston, GA 30021-2361. This information isalso available at the following website:http:www.gpc.edu/~gpcpd
Disclosure or Correction of EducationalRecords
Students should refer to the Student Handbookfor details and an explanation of directory infor-mation.
STUDENT LIFEStudent Government Association
The Student Government Association (SGA)is comprised of elected representatives from thestudent body on each campus. The primary pur-pose is to serve as a voice of the students and topromote campus activities. The SGA providesfor executive, legislative, and judiciary branches.The SGA campus presidents serve to representthe students on various Collegewide committeesand issues. Copies of the Constitution and ByLaws are available on each campus and in theSTUDENT HANDBOOK.
OrientationThe Office of Student Life coordinates orien-
tation sessions for all new students throughoutthe year. On some campuses the program is coor-dinated in conjunction with Advising andCounseling Services. Orientations welcome stu-dents to the College and their primary campus,introduce them to available services, and helpnew students begin a successful career at GeorgiaPerimeter College. During orientation, studentslearn about academic requirements, receiveadvisement and registration assistance, learnabout financial aid opportunities, gain tips forsuccess in college, and meet other new students.
Campus OrganizationsGeorgia Perimeter College is committed to
meeting the educational needs of students.While no attempt is made to duplicate orreplace the portion of the student's life filled byhome, religion, or community, it recognizes thatstudents benefit from a balanced program ofinvolvement in organizations and activities.
Numerous student organizations are availableat the College. These organizations include over50 service and honors clubs. Several honorsactivities are also held each year, recognizingstudent accomplishments. Students interested inbecoming more involved at Georgia PerimeterCollege should contact the Offices of StudentLife located on each campus. Additional infor-mation on clubs and organizations may be foundin the STUDENT HANDBOOK.
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Co-Curricular ProgramsStudent Life helps underwrite programs
related to academic study, such as guest lecturesor special group trips. These programs are col-laborative efforts between Academic Affairs andStudent Affairs that contribute to the student'sgrowth. Co-curricular programs are designed tosupport course offerings that lead to a degree,attract prospective students, enhance leadershipdevelopment, provide services to the commu-nity, and help retain students.
Intramural and Recreational ActivitiesThe College provides both group and individ-
ualized intramural and recreational activities.Any student, faculty, or staff member may par-ticipate in the following activities: soccer, ten-nis, softball, basketball, volleyball, swimming,table tennis, or other athletic activity. Drop-inrecreational programs are also available.
Intercollegiate AthleticsAthletics provides an opportunity to develop
the whole person to maximize intellectualdevelopment through the realization of athleticpotential.
Georgia Perimeter College is proud of its ath-letic tradition and has over the years successfullycompeted at the state, regional, and nationallevels. The College fields teams in men's base-ball, men's and women's basketball, men's andwomen's soccer, women's fast-pitch softball, andmen's and women's tennis. Georgia PerimeterCollege is a member of the National JuniorCollege Athletic Association (NJCAA) and theGeorgia Junior College Athletic Association(GJCAA).
Fine Arts Performing OrganizationsA wide variety of dramatic arts and musical
organizations sponsored by the Department ofFine Arts are based on the Clarkston campus,but they are open to participation by all stu-dents, faculty and staff from any campus as wellas the community. Students that are enrolleed inthese organizations will receive college coursecredit. Included among these organization are:
The Theatre Arts GuildMajor dramatic and musical theatre produc-
tions are presented throughtout the year in theMarvin Cole Auditorium and the StudioTheatre. Students, faculty, staff and communityresidents are invited to audition for any produc-tion. They may also participate in a technicalcapacity for these productions. One hour of col-lege credit in DRMA 1701 “Theatre Practicum”is available to registered students.
Children’s Theatre: A production for chil-dren is produced during the Spring semesterwhich tours schools, hospitals and is also pre-sented to the public on various campuses.Auditions for these roles are open to any GPCstudent, and three hours of college credit inDRMA 2613 “Theatre Workshop” is available.
MUSICAL PERFORMING ORGANIZATIONS
The CORALE at Georgia Perimeter Collegeis open to any student, staff, faculty member orresident of the community who is interested insinging. Several concerts of varied styles ofchoral literature are presented each year, bothon and off campus. No audition is required, butthe basic ability to sing is expected. One hourof college credit is available for students enrolledin MUSC 1652.
THE JAZZ ENSEMBLE at GeorgiaPerimeter College performs works in a wide vari-ety of jazz and jazz-derived styles. Any student,faculty, staff or resident of the community is eli-gible to audition for the Jazz Ensemble in the fallterm or as vacancies occur. One hour of collegecredit is available for students enrolled inMUSC 1756.
THE WIND ENSEMBLE at GeorgiaPerimeter College is open to any student, staff,faculty member or resident of the community byaudition. In addition to formal concerts of tra-ditionl Wind Ensemble literature on campus,the Ensemble has performed for professionalmeetings and many other off campus events.
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One hour of college credit is available for stu-dents enrolled in MUSC 1654.
THE DEKALB SYMPHONY ORCHES-TRA is open to students, staff, faculty membersor residents of the community by audition only.The orchestra performs two to three times aterm on and off campus. This regionally recog-nized orchestra performs the standard orchestralrepertoire often with soloists of a national repu-tation. One hour of college credit is availablefor students who have auditioned and areenrolled in MUSC 1656.
PublicationsStudent publications offer students the oppor-
tunity to showcase their writing and artistic tal-ents and to gain knowledge of College activities.Students also gain valuable writing, computer,and office experience.
The Collegian, Georgia Perimeter College'saward-winning student newspaper, is publishedby a staff composed of students from each of thecampuses. Staff members learn writing, editing,photography, and desktop publishing in a news-room environment. Those not pursuing a careerin journalism can hone teamwork, leadershipand other real-world skills. Students are alsoresponsible for advertising, sales, and distribu-tion. Students interested in serving on TheCollegian staff should contact the CollegionOffice on Clarkson Campus.
Creative License is an annual literary magazinewritten and edited by students. Both written andgraphic submissions are encouraged from cur-rently enrolled students. Faculty advisers oneach campus may be contacted for further infor-mation.
In addition to student publications, theCollege also sponsors The Chattahoochee Review,The Polishing Cloth, The Chronicle, and The Orb.
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In its efforts to maintain a commitment toexcellence in developing the academic skills ofall students, Georgia Perimeter College is keenlyaware of the need to offer academic support ser-vices that will enable students to have a success-ful College experience. Therefore, the Collegeoffers a variety of services to students designed toenhance classroom learning and to provide atechnologically-advanced learning environment.To create this environment requires that theCollege make connections among communities,campuses, students, faculty, and cultures.
Academic Computer LabsThe Academic Computer Center of the
College operates open computer labs and com-puter classrooms on each campus to provide stu-dents and faculty the support necessary for theacademic programs. This Center, housed onClarkston Campus, realizes the dynamic changesin the computer industry and offers services usingthe latest technology within its reach. In additionto hundreds of personal computers in the labs andclassrooms, the Center operates several systems ina networked environment with Internet connec-tion to thousands of sites around the globe. TheCollege encourages students to be competent inthe use of computers in analyzing and solvingproblems and thereby increasing productivity.
Learning Resources ServicesGeorgia Perimeter College’s on-line catalog of
collections is available through GeorgiaInterconnected Libraries (GIL). Databases thatprovide citations, abstracts, and full-text infor-mation in the humanities, social sciences, gen-eral sciences, business, and management areavailable through GALILEO. GIL andGALILEO are accessible at all GPC campuses,Rockdale Center, Gwinnett University Centerand Alpharetta Center as well as remote sites.Materials not housed at a particular campus areprovided to students through intercampuscourier delivery, usually within 24 hours.Statewide courier service delivers materials fromother University System libraries. The librariansprovide a full range of reference and libraryinstruction services.
Instructional Support Services (ISS)On each campus, the Instructional Support
Services facility offers academic support andassistance in most courses with written or math-ematical components to Georgia PerimeterCollege students. Each ISS facility provides astress-free environment to support the collegecurriculum and offers alternative tutorial meth-ods for diverse learning styles. One-on-onetutoring conferences or small group sessions onparticular skills are available by appointment ordrop-in with experienced mathematics and writ-ing tutors. ISS offers access to computer tech-nology, including computer-assisted instructionin mathematics, grammar, and reading, and edit-ing. All centers are supplied with helpful hand-outs, and reference materials are readilyavailable. All campuses also offer on-line tutor-ing through access to OWL (Online WritingLab) and MOL (Math Online Lab).
Higher Education SeminarGeorgia Perimeter College offers a special
course (HEDS 1011) to assist students in adjust-ing to college. Designed for both the recent highschool graduate and the student returning toschool after several years, the course introducesthe students to college life including resources,programs, and services. In addition, studentsexamine the purpose and value of higher educa-tion, set academic and career goals, and developnecessary academic, personal, and social skillsfor success in college.
STUDENT SUPPORTTesting Services
Georgia Perimeter College offers its studentsa full range of testing services at each campus.Testing Centers are located on the Clarkston,Decatur, Dunwoody, Lawrenceville and theRockdale campuses. The College’s testing pro-gram includes
1. Admissions Testing. Applicants to theCollege who need admissions testing scoresto complete the application process maytake either the Institutional ScholasticAssessment Test I (SAT I) or the
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Institutional Test of English as a ForeignLanguage (TOEFL I). Both tests are sched-uled on a regular basis.
2. Placement Testing. Placement testingallows the College to determine the appro-priate level of beginning instruction fornewly admitted students. Students will takeone of the following: Computer-AdaptiveAssessment and Support System (COM-PASS, which is computerized) or theEnglish as a Second Language PlacementTest (ESL) for non-native English speakers.
3. Exit Testing Program. This testing programserves students exiting from LearningSupport classes.
4. Regents’ Testing Program. The UniversitySystem of Georgia requires that all studentsenrolled in undergraduate degree programssuccessfully complete both parts of a compe-tency examination in reading and Englishcomposition. Regents’ Testing takes placeduring the Fall, Spring, and Summer terms.
5. National Testing Programs. GeorgiaPerimeter College serves as a national test-ing site for the National ScholasticAssessment Test I and II, the AmericanCollege Testing Program, and for theNational Dental Hygiene CertificationTesting.
6. College Level Examination Program(CLEP). This testing program permits stu-dents to test and receive college credit byexamination.
Advising and Counseling ServicesAdvising and Counseling Services Offices atClarkston, Lawrenceville, Dunwoody, andDecatur/Rockdale Campuses assist students inmeeting their educational and career goals. Thefollowing services are provided:
Advisement — The Advising and CounselingServices Offices aid students in exploring lifegoals, exploring career and educational goals,selecting an education program, and schedulingcourses. Students are encouraged to scheduleregular conferences with their advisers to evalu-ate their programs.
Career Development and Job Information —TheAdvising and Counseling Services Offices pro-vide individual and group counseling and test-ing, computer-based career guidance systems, acareer resource library, postings of local employ-ment opportunities, and seminars. Throughthese services, students can gather current infor-mation about the world of work, define careerobjectives, choose majors, and obtain assistancewith job searches.
Counseling — The Advising and CounselingServices Offices offer personal, academic, andcareer counseling services to all students.Students can receive academic or vocationalassessment, assistance in adjusting to college life,and referrals to outside agencies or resources.
Orientation — The Advising and CounselingServices Offices assist Student Life in coordinatingorientation sessions every semester for beginningstudents. Orientation welcomes students to thecampus, introduces campus personnel, explainsacademic requirements, and offers advisement andpriority registration.
Entry Services for InternationalStudents
Entry Services for International Students pro-vides support services to students from foreigncountries. Students receive assistance withadmission, advisement, and college-entry ser-vices. Staff is available to address the concerns ofF-1 students regarding their status, obtainingsocial security cards, determining eligibility forwork permits, and obtaining student healthinsurance. In addition, counselors are availablefor students who need assistance adjusting to thecultural changes facing them in the UnitedStates. Individuals who would like more infor-mation about the services should contact EntryServices for International Students at theDistrict Office located on the Clarkston Campus.
District Center for Disability Services(CDS)
The Center for Disability Services coordinatessupport services to students identified as havinga disability. This includes but is not limited to
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students with learning disabilities, hearingimpairments, visual impairments, and physicaldisabilities. Students may request support ser-vices upon presentation of appropriate documen-tation of the disability.
Once eligibility for services is established, stu-dents may benefit from the services of sign lan-guage interpreters, notetakers, tutors, specializedadvisers, and classroom modifications.
Specialized equipment is available to studentswith disabilities, including voice-synthesized andactivated computers, portable reading machines,TDDs, and assistive listening devices. Studentswho need these services should contact the CDSprior to enrollment, using the address or phonenumber below.
Students Who are Deaf or Hard ofHearing
The program at the Center for DisabilityServices for students who are Deaf or Hard ofHearing offers basic support services to studentsso they may enroll in any of the College's existingprograms of study as well as continuing educationcourses. These services include
• Providing qualified interpreters, notetakers,and tutors
• Providing advisement and registration services• Engaging in community education and advo-
cacy for individuals who are Deaf or Hard ofHearing with community agencies, secondaryschools, area industries, and employers.
CDS as a ResourceStaff members of the CDS are available to pro-
vide in-service training and orientation to facultyand staff working with students with disabilities.Anyone who would like more information aboutthe programs at CDS or who would like to re-ceive a brochure can contact the District Centerfor Disability Services, Georgia PerimeterCollege, 555 N. Indian Creek Drive, Clarkston,GA 30021-2361, (404) 299-4038 (Voice/TDD).
District Health and WellnessThe College is committed to providing opportu-
nities for students, faculty, and staff members to
enjoy good health, emphasizing the importance ofcreating positive life changes in the physical, emo-tional, spiritual, intellectual, occupational, andsocial aspects of wellness.
To assist the College community in achievingand maintaining good health, the WellnessCenter provides a variety of programs and currentinformation on health-related topics such as sub-stance abuse, HIV/AIDS, stress, depression, eatingdisorders, and nutrition. Guest speakers, videos,books, informational brochures, and referral list-ings are available to the College community.
Multicultural Advising ProgramThe Multicultural Advising Program (MAP)
Office offers a variety of programs and activitiesto the campuses help prepare all GPC studentsto live, learn, work and succeed in a multicul-tural society. We envision GPC as an institutionof higher learning where administrators, faculty,staff, and students cooperate and collaborate toestablish, build and maintain culturally andracially inclusive campus communities that fos-ter respect and appreciation for people of allbackgrounds.
Our programs are focused on enhancing theacademic and social life of all multicultural stu-dents. Through our Multicultural AdvisingProgram (MAP), we have faculty and peer men-toring, as well as academic advising and plan-ning. Our programming is centered aroundcultural awareness activities, educational semi-nars, and social gatherings, Multicultural Mixers.There is a MAP representative on each campus,with the District Coordinator of MAP locatedon the Clarkston Campus.
Post-Secondary Readiness EnrichmentProgram
The Post-Secondary Readiness EnrichmentProgram (PREP) is a University System ofGeorgia initiative which is designed to makemiddle and high school students across the stateaware of post-secondary opportunities and tocommunicate actively the new strengthenedadmissions standards.
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THE CENTER FOR CONTINUINGAND CORPORATE EDUCATION
MissionTo provide knowledge for a changing world
through accessible and affordable educationalprograms that promote professional develop-ment and personal enrichment.
Division Goals:• To provide accessible and affordable high
quality non-credit programs for studentspreparing for entry into a career, pursuingpersonal goals, and enhancing currentworkplace skills.
• To serve the broader community as an edu-cational, cultural, and economic resource.
• To develop collaborative partnerships todeliver public service, technical assistance,lifelong learning, and economic develop-ment training.
Program Initiatives:
Business Development:• Offers high quality, cost-effective profes-
sional skill-based programs designed to meetthe continuing and emerging needs of busi-nesses and small businesses.
• Offers certificate programs that meet thelong-range training needs of the businessprofessional.
Computer Training• Offers programs designed to meet the
changing needs of Information Technology. • Offers certificate and certification programs
that meet specific needs of customers need-ing career advancement and career changes.
Corporate Training• Offers high quality, affordable business, and
educational services designed to meet thecontinuing and emerging needs of the localcorporate community.
• Offers customized training programsdesigned to meet the unique needs of the
organization. Services include assessment oftraining needs, customized training andevaluation of training effectiveness.
Enrichment• Offers lifelong learning opportunities in
personal development and leisure activitiesfor people of all ages.
• Offers high quality certificate programs tomeet the career needs of the floral designand interior design professional.
• Offers cultural and personal enrichmentprograms for Seniors.
• Offers a Youth Academy and Summercamps for children and adolescents.
Health Care• Offers quality leading edge, educational
healthcare programs to the College and pro-fessional community.
• Offers professional development certificateprograms that meets the demands in today’shealthcare field.
• Offers business, and professional develop-ment programs within the College, and thehealthcare profession to best serve the com-munity.
Language and International Initiatives• Offers quality foreign, and critical language
programs to the College and professionalcommunity.
• Offers language and study abroad immersionprograms to meet the demands of the com-munity.
• Offers business and professional develop-ment within the Ccollege and the interna-tional community to serve effectively thecommunity.
Online Training• Offers leading edge, high quality, cost-
effective Online programs via the WorldWide Web.
• Offers Online certificate programs thatmeet the long-range training needs of thebusiness professional and non-certificate
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programs to meet the immediate trainingneeds of the business professional.
• Offers high quality, cost-effective Onlineprograms to meet the life enrichment needsof the public.
DISTANCE LEARNINGGeorgia Perimeter College's Distance Learning
courses make learning any time, any place a real-ity. Academic courses are offered in a variety ofmodes — Online over the Internet, Telecoursesusing videotapes as part of the basic delivery sys-tem, Teleweb courses which are Telecourses withadded options of computer use and electroniccommunication, and GSAMS courses using atwo-way interactive video network. DistanceLearning course delivery at Georgia PerimeterCollege includes the following:
Online CoursesOnline courses are offered over the Internet.
Using a computer and the WebCT course man-agement tool, students can access course notesand assignments on the World Wide Web. Thesemay be supplemented with CD-ROMs andvideotapes in some courses. Students can com-municate with the instructor and classmatesusing e-mail, online chat, electronic bulletinboards, or a combination of methods, includingface-to-face meetings.
TelecoursesTelecourses are academic, college-credit courses
that use television and/or videotapes as part of thebasic delivery system. These courses combine televi-sion/videos with printed materials which have beenprepared by professional educators, instructionaldesigners and producers. Students may access tele-courses via a variety of delivery options includingvideotapes, cable TV, public television, and wirelesscable. A faculty member at GPC coordinates thecourse and is the students’ primary contact by tele-phone, during office hours, or through e-mail.
TeleWeb Courses Many telecourses include the adoption of com-
puter use and electronic communication to supple-
ment the traditional video and course materials.Students can use computers to help with assign-ment preparations, notes, questions, attachments,and communication with faculty and other stu-dents. Computer access and literacy are recom-mended for students for better success incompletion of teleweb courses.
GSAMS CoursesGSAMS is the Georgia Statewide Academic
and Medical System, the largest and most com-prehensive two-way, interactive video network inthe world. Telephone (T-1) lines connect sites allacross Georgia, enabling people in multiple loca-tions to interact as if they were in the same room- regardless of geographical distance. An obviousadvantage of taking a college course via GSAMSis the reduced travel time and expense. Studentscan attend classes on one campus while beingtaught by an instructor on another campus.
Additional information and details about GPC’sdistance learning course offerings can be found athttp://www.gpc.edu/~dl, or by calling the Centerfor Distance Learning at 404-294-3494.
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Joint Enrollment/Post-Secondary OptionsPrograms
In cooperation with local area high schools,Georgia Perimeter College offers college-levelcourses for selected high school seniors and juniorsat least 16 years of age. The Post-SecondaryOptions Program, funded through the state, pro-vides tuition for those students in Georgia publichigh schools who attend Georgia public colleges,universities, or technical colleges to take coursesfull-time or part-time after being accepted into theJoint Enrollment Program. Students must applydirectly through the Georgia Perimeter CollegeDistrict Admissions and Records Office afteradvisement at their high schools for admission tothis program.
Special Note: All grades issued to JointEnrollment students will be recorded as lettergrades based on the College grading system.College instructors will not issue numerical grades.
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The International CenterThe International Center, located on the
Clarkston Campus of Georgia Perimeter College,serves as a central mechanism to coordinate col-lege-wide international program activities.Highlights include
• Study abroad opportunities across the disci-plines to Costa Rica, Germany, France, Italy,Great Britain and to many other sites;
• Intercultural communication workshops forfaculty, staff and students;
• Faculty and staff development initiativesabroad;
• A directory of faculty and staff internationalexpertise;
• Academic program outreach to CentralAmerica through the Nursing Department;
• Curriculum infusion models connectingstudy abroad to core courses.
Study Abroad Opportunities forStudents
Each year, increasing numbers of GPC stu-dents travel abroad through the longerUniversity System of Georgia collaborative pro-grams to various sites, including Italy, Greeceand France. Additional short-term trips aredesigned to meet the specific needs of the two-year college student. Individuals may choosefrom a variety of Study Abroad course offerings,including intensive language instruction inCosta Rica. Homestays form an integral part ofTravel Across the Disciplines (TAD) programs,which connect Study Abroad to core courses.
Each fall, students attend study abroad informa-tion sessions where Wachovia Bank offers studentsa chance to open a study abroad savings account.
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GENERAL STATEMENTStudents enter the College in one of two basic
program areas: transfer programs or career pro-grams. Depending on program objectives and thenumber of semesters required, a degree or certifi-cate is awarded upon the successful completion ofall required courses. Although many of the pro-grams of study are available on all campuses, eachcampus has programs not offered on other cam-puses. In addition, a program may not be avail-able because of insufficient enrollment. Studentsshould inquire about particular program offeringsbefore enrolling.
TRANSFER PROGRAMS ANDCAREER PROGRAMS
Transfer programs are designed for studentswho plan to transfer to four-year colleges or uni-versities upon the completion of two years of aca-demic work at Georgia Perimeter College. Inaddition to variations in general educationrequirements, senior colleges and universitiesvary in the nature and number of professionalcourses that should be taken during the freshmanand sophomore years. When planning a programwith an advisor, students who have determinedwhich profession or occupation they plan toenter should study the catalog of the institutionto which they plan to transfer. Students whocomplete a transfer program are eligible for anAssociate of Arts degree or an Associate ofScience degree.
Career programs are designed for students whowish to complete a college program which willprepare them to enter employment at a level ofcompetence requiring more than a high schooleducation, but less than a four-year college oruniversity degree. Students who complete acareer program or course will be eligible for anAssociate of Science degree, an Associate ofApplied Science degree, or a certificate.
Core Curriculum Areas A-FCommon to transfer program degrees is a core
curriculum in (A) Essential Skills, (B) Institu-tional Options, (C) Humanities and Fine Arts,(D) Science, Mathematics, and Technology, (E)Social Science courses, and (F) CoursesAppropriate to the Program of Study. Thesecourses are the prescribed freshman and sopho-
more requirements for the University System ofGeorgia baccalaureate (4-year) degrees. Someminor variations in the choice of acceptablecourses exist from one senior institution to thenext, depending upon major. Students areadvised to obtain a catalog from the senior insti-tution to which they plan to transfer and care-fully select courses acceptable to that institution.
NOTE: This is a general list of requirements.Variations occur within the specific majors.Consult your advisor for details.
Some majors have a higher mathematicsrequirement and are considered math-basedmajors. Those majors that do not have thisrequirement are considered non-math-basedmajors.
NOTE: Because many course numbers havebeen changed since the 2001-2002 Catalog, pre-vious course numbers are indicated in parenthe-ses next to the current course numbers.
Core Area A (Essential Skills)Required Courses:English Composition I * ENGL 1101 3 hoursEnglish Composition II * ENGL 1102 3 hours
Subtotal: 6 hours
Choose one course from the following:Intro. to Math Modeling MATH 1101 3 hoursCollege Algebra MATH 1111 3 hoursPrecalculus MATH 1113 4 hoursCalculus I MATH 2431 4 hours
Subtotal: 3-4 hoursAREA TOTAL: 9-10 hours
NOTES:*Or Honors equivalent
For students majoring in mathematics,physics, chemistry, biology, engineering, archi-tecture, computer science, geology, geography(B.S.), pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-phar-macy, pre-physical therapy, secondary science, orsecondary mathematics, pre-calculus will be therequired mathematics course in Area A(Essential Skills). Institutions may require pre-calculus in Area A for majors in agricultural sci-ence or environmental science.
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Core Area B (Institutional Options)Required course:Intro. to Communication* COMM 1201 3 hours
Subtotal: 3 hoursChoose 1-3 hours from the following based onyour major (a) and (b):Computer Concepts (a) ATEC 1201 1 hourWord Processing &
Research Skills (a) ATEC 1203 1 hourForeign Language (b) FL 1002 or higher 3 hours
Subtotal: 1-3 hoursAREA TOTAL: 4-6 hours
NOTES:*Or Honors equivalent(a) Math-based majors may take Computer Concepts
or Word Processing and Research Skills. Non-math-based majors must take both.
(b) All students who have completed BISM 2601,CSCI 1300 (1401), CSCI 1301, or CSCI 1302 areallowed to substitute a three credit hour foreignlanguage (FL 1002 or higher) course for ATEC1201 and/or ATEC 1203. In substituting a foreignlanguage course, students need to be aware thatthey are taking an additional credit hour in AreaB and in doing so, upon transfer to a USG institu-tion, that all six credit hours may not transfer.
Core Area C (Humanities/Fine Arts)Choose one course from the following:World Literature I * ENGL 2111 (2303) 3 hoursWorld Literature II * ENGL 2112 (2305) 3 hoursBritish Literature I * ENGL 2121 (2320) 3 hoursBritish Literature II * ENGL 2122 (2322) 3 hoursAmerican Literature I * ENGL 2131 (2310) 3 hoursAmerican Literature II * ENGL 2132 (2312) 3 hours
Subtotal: 3 hours
Choose one course from the following:Art Appreciation ARTS 1301 3 hoursIntroduction to Theatre DRMA 1301 3 hoursFilm Appreciation FILM 1301 3 hoursForeign Language FL 1002 or higher 3 hoursHumanities Through the Arts HUMN 1301 3 hoursAesth Expr. of West. Culture I HUMN 1303 3 hoursAesth Expr. of West. Culture IIHUMN 1305 3 hoursMusic Appreciation MUSC 1301 3 hoursSurvey of Phil Thought* PHIL 1301 3 hoursLogic & Critical Thinking PHIL 2641 3 hoursWorld Religions RELI 1301 3 hours
Subtotal: 3 hoursAREA TOTAL: 6 hours
NOTE:*Or Honors equivalent
Core Area D (Science, Mathematics,and Technology)OPTION I (Most majors, except math-based.See Option II below for math-based.)Instructions: Students are required to chooseone three-hour science course and one four-hourscience laboratory course, but may elect twofour-hour laboratory science courses.
Choose one course from the following:Group I: Three-hour science courseAstronomy of the
Solar Sys (a) ASTR 1010 (1401) 3 hoursStellar and Galactic
Astr. (a) ASTR 1020 (1403) 3 hoursHuman Biol and Disease (b) BIOL 1405 3 hoursSurvey of Chemistry I (a) CHEM 1951 3 hoursEnvironmental Science (a) ENVS 1401 3 hoursPhysical Geology (a) GEOL 1121 3 hoursHistorical Geology (a) GEOL 1122 3 hours
Subtotal: 3 hours
Choose one course from the following:Group II: Four-hour science course and laboratoryAstronomy of the
Solar Sys (c) ASTR 1010 (1411) 4 hoursStellar & Galactic
Astronomy (c) ASTR 1020 (1413) 4 hoursCell Biol & Genetics (c) BIOL 1402 (1401) 4 hoursDiversity in the Living
World (c) BIOL 1403 4 hoursPlants, People & Env (c) BIOL 1407 4 hoursSurvey of Chemistry I (c) CHEM 1151 4 hoursSurvey of Chemistry II (c) CHEM 1152 4 hoursPhysical Geololgy (c) GEOL 1421 4 hoursHistorical Geology (c) GEOL 1422 4 hoursIntroductory Physics I (c) PHYS 1111 4 hoursIntroductory Physics II (c) PHYS 1112 4 hoursPrinciples of Physics I(c) PHYS 2211 4 hoursPrinciples of Physics II (c) PHYS 2212 4 hours
Subtotal: 4 hours
Choose one course from the following:Group III: Additional science, mathematics, ortechnologyIntro. to Computer
Science CSCI 1300 (1401) 3 hoursPrecalculus MATH 1113 4 hoursIntro. to Statistics MATH 1431 3 hoursApplied Calculus MATH 1433 3 hours
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Discrete Structures MATH 1435 3 hoursCalculus I MATH 2431 4 hoursCalculus II MATH 2432 4 hoursAny three-hour science course 3 hours
Subtotal: 3-4 hoursAREA TOTAL: 10-11 hours
OPTION II (Math-based majors)Choose one sequence from the following:Group I: Eight-hour laboratory sequencePrinciples of Chemistry I CHEM 1211
and CHEM 1211L 4 hoursand Principles of Chemistry II CHEM 1212
and CHEM 1212L 4 hoursPrinciples of Physics I PHYS 2211
and PHYS 2211L 4 hoursandPrinciples of Physics II PHYS 2212
and PHYS 2212L 4 hoursSubtotal: 8 hours
Choose one course from the following:Group II: Additional science, mathematics, ortechnologyCalculus I (d) MATH 2431 4 hoursCalculus II (d) MATH 2432 4 hours
Subtotal: 4 hoursAREA TOTAL: 12 hours
NOTES:(a) Non-laboratory courses(b) 3-hour course with 2 hours lecture and 1
hour lab(c) 4-hour course with 3 hours lecture and 1
hour lab(d) Majors that require precalculus or calculus in
Area A may require a higher level math inArea D. For any major that requires calculusin Area D, the excess hour will be countedin Area F. Other majors may permit theplacement of excess hours from Area D inArea F or in electives, as appropriate.
Core Area E (Social Sciences)Required course:American Govt. * POLS 1101 3 hours
Subtotal: 3 hours
Choose one course from the following:US History I * HIST 2111 3 hoursUS History II * HIST 2112 3 hours
Subtotal: 3 hours
Choose one course from the following:Survey World Hist to 1500 *
HIST 1111 (1501) 3 hoursSurvey World Hist from 1500 *
HIST 1112 (1503) 3 hoursSubtotal: 3 hours
Choose one course from the following:Intro. to Anthropology * ANTH 1102 3 hoursPrin. of Macroeconomics ECON 2105 3 hoursIntro. to Human Geography GEOG 1101 3 hoursIntro. to Gen. Psychology* PSYC 1101 (1501) 3 hoursIntro. to Sociology * SOCI 1101 3 hours
Subtotal: 3 hoursAREA TOTAL: 12 hours
NOTE: *Or Honors equivalent
Core Area F (Courses Appropriate tothe Program of Study)See appropriate Program of Study below forcourse requirements.
Additional requirements for all studentsRequired course:Choices for Life PHED 1101 1 hour
Choose one course from the following:First Aid/Safety/CPR PHED 2006 3 hoursPersonal & Comm Health PHED 2022 3 hoursActivity Course PHED10** 1 hour
AREA TOTAL: 2-4 hours
CORE CURRICULUM AREA FCOURSES APPROPRIATE TO THEPROGRAM OF STUDY
Area F requirements represent a concentra-tion of courses appropriate to certain majors atthe baccalaureate level. There are no “majors” assuch in the junior college transfer curriculum.Completion of Areas A-E of the core curricu-lum, along with an Area F concentration, fulfillsrequirements for the associate degree. Studentswho earn one of the transfer associate degreesmay transfer to a senior institution in theUniversity System with full junior status.Transfer associate degrees include the Associateof Arts and Associate of Science.
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Associate of Arts DegreesThe Associate of Arts degree represents fresh-
man and sophomore requirements for baccalau-reate degrees granted in senior institutionSchools of Arts and Sciences. These degreeshave a foreign language or higher mathematicsrequirement. The College urges students to con-fer with the senior institution to which theyplan to transfer and to take the required foreignlanguage and mathematics courses here. Areas ofcourse concentration at the College appropriateto baccalaureate majors at senior institutions areas follows:
Associate of Arts - AnthropologySelect 9-15 hours from the following courses:Intro. To Anthropology *(a) ANTH 1102 3 hoursIntro. to Human Geography GEOG 1101 3 hoursSurvey World Hist to 1500 *
HIST 1111 (1501) 3 hoursorSurvey World Hist from 1500 *
HIST 1112 (1503) 3 hoursSurvey of Phil Thought * PHIL 1301 3 hoursIntro. to Political Science POLS 2101 3 hoursIntro. to Gen. Psychology*
PSYC 1101 (1501) 3 hoursIntro. to Sociology * SOCI 1101 3 hours
Subtotal: 9-15 hours
Select 3-9 hours from the following courses:Intro. to Computer Science (b)
CSCI 1300 (1401) 3 hoursHistorical Geology (c) GEOL 1122 3 hoursIntro. to Statistics (b) MATH 1431 3 hoursA two-semester sequence
in foreign language from 1002-2001-2002 6 hoursSubtotal: 3-9 hours
AREA TOTAL: 18 hours
NOTES:*Or Honors version
(a) ANTH 1102 must be taken in Area E orArea F.
(b) MATH 1431 or CSCI 1300 (1401) is recom-mended for Area D.
(c) GEOL 1121 or 1421 is recommended forArea D.
Associate of Arts - Art Required Courses:Basic Drawing ARTS 1610 3 hoursDrawing II ARTS 1611 3 hours2-Dimensional Des & Color ARTS 1620 3 hours3-Dimensional Design ARTS 1641 3 hoursA two-semester sequence
in foreign language from 1002-2001-2002 6 hoursAREA TOTAL: 18 hours
Associate of Arts - Biology Required Courses:Carry over from MATH course in Area A (a) 1 hourCarry over from MATH course in Area D (a) 1 hourPrinciples of Biology I (b) BIOL 2107 and
BIOL 2107L 4 hoursPrinciples of Biology II (b) BIOL 2108 and
BIOL 2108L 4 hoursSubtotal 10 hours
Select 8 hours from the following courses:Fund. Organic Chem I CHEM 2641 and
CHEM 2641L 4 hoursFund. Organic Chem II CHEM 2642 and
CHEM 2642L 4 hoursCalculus II MATH 2432 4 hoursCalculus III MATH 2633 4 hoursIntroductory Physics I PHYS 1111 and
PHYS 1111L 4 hoursorPrinciples of Physics I PHYS 2211 and
PHYS 2211L 4 hoursIntroductory Physics II PHYS 1112 and
PHYS 1112L 4 hoursorPrinciples of Physics II PHYS 2212 and
PHYS 2212L 4 hoursSubtotal: 8 hours
AREA TOTAL: 18 hours
NOTES:(a) MATH 1113 or MATH 2431 should be
taken in Area A; MATH 2431 shouldbe taken in Area D, if not taken in Area A.
(b) CHEM 1211 and CHEM 1212 must betaken in Area D.
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Associate of Arts - ChemistryRequired Courses:Carry over from MATH course in Area A 1 hourCarry over from MATH course in Area D 1 hourFund. Organic Chem I (a) CHEM 2641 and
CHEM 2641L 4 hoursFund. Organic Chem II (a) CHEM 2642 and
CHEM 2642L 4 hoursSubtotal: 10 hours
Select 8 hours from the following courses:Principles of Biology I BIOL 2107 and
BIOL 2107L 4 hoursPrinciples of Biology II BIOL 2108 and
BIOL 2108L 4 hoursCalculus II MATH 2432 4 hoursCalculus III MATH 2633 4 hoursPrinciples of Physics I PHYS 2211 and
PHYS 2211L 4 hoursPrinciples of Physics II PHYS 2212 and
PHYS 2212L 4 hoursSubtotal: 8 hours
AREA TOTAL: 18 hoursNOTE:(a) CHEM 1211 and CHEM 1212 must be
taken in Area D.
Associate of Arts - EnglishRequired Courses:World Literature I * ENGL 2111 (2303) 3 hoursorWorld Literature II * ENGL 2112 (2305) 3 hoursForeign Language 2001 - 2002 6 hours
Subtotal: 9 hours
Choose one course from the following:World Literature I * ENGL 2111 (2303) 3 hoursWorld Literature II * ENGL 2112 (2305) 3 hoursBritish Literature I * ENGL 2121 (2320) 3 hoursBritish Literature II * ENGL 2122 (2322) 3 hoursAmerican Literature I * ENGL 2131 (2310) 3 hoursAmerican Literature II * ENGL 2132 (2312) 3 hoursCreative Writing ENGL 2600 3 hours
Subtotal: 3 hours
Choose one course from the following:Art Appreciation ARTS 1301 3 hoursIntroduction to Theatre DRMA 1301 3 hoursFilm Appreciation FILM 1301 3 hoursHumanities Through the Arts HUMN 1301 3 hoursAesth Expr. of West. Culture I HUMN 1303 3 hoursAesth Expr. of West. Culture II HUMN 1305 3 hours
Intro. to Contempory Journ JOUR 1611 3 hoursBasic Newswriting JOUR 1613 3 hoursMusic Appreciation MUSC 1301 3 hoursSurvey of Phil Thought * PHIL 1301 3 hoursWorld Religions RELI 1301 3 hours
Subtotal: 3 hours
Choose one course from the following:Intro. to Anthropology * ANTH 1102 3 hoursForeign Language FL 1002 3 hoursIntro. to Human Geography GEOG 1101 3 hoursSurvey World Hist to 1500 *
HIST 1111 (1501) 3 hoursSurvey World Hist from 1500 *
HIST 1112 (1503) 3 hoursUS History I * HIST 2111 3 hoursUS History II * HIST 2112 3 hoursIntro. to Political Science * POLS 2101 3 hoursState & Local Govt. * POLS 2201 3 hoursIntro. to Gen. Psychology *
PSYC 1101 (1501) 3 hoursIntro. to Human Dev. * PSYC 2103 (2611) 3 hoursAbnormal Psychology * PSYC 2621 3 hoursIntro. to Sociology * SOCI 1101 3 hoursIntro. to Social Problems * SOCI 1160 3 hoursIntro. to Marriage & Fam * SOCI 2293 3 hours
Subtotal: 3 hoursAREA TOTAL: 18 hours
NOTE: *Or Honors version
Associate of Arts - Foreign LanguageSelect 6 hours from the following (major language):Foreign Language 2001 3 hoursForeign Language 2002 3 hoursForeign Language 2610 3 hoursForeign Language 2612 3 hours
Subtotal: 6 hours
Select 12 hours from the following:Foreign Language
(Major Language) (a) 1001 - 1002 6 hoursForeign Language
(Second Language) (a) 1001 - 1002 6 hoursArt Appreciation ARTS 1301 3 hoursIntro. to Anthropology * ANTH 1102 3 hoursIntroduction to Theatre DRMA 1301 3 hoursPrin. of Macroeconomics ECON 2105 3 hoursPrin. of Microeconomics ECON 2106 3 hoursWorld Literature I * ENGL 2111 (2303) 3 hours
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World Literature II * ENGL 2112 (2305) 3 hoursBritish Literature I * ENGL 2121 (2320) 3 hoursBritish Literature II * ENGL 2122 (2322) 3 hoursAmerican Literature I * ENGL 2131 (2310) 3 hoursAmerican Literature II * ENGL 2132 (2312) 3 hoursComposition and Conv FREN 2610 3 hoursReading Comp and Analysis FREN 2612 3 hoursIntro. to Human Geography GEOG 1101 3 hoursComposition and Conv GRMN 2610 3 hoursReading Comp and Analysis GRMN 2612 3 hoursSurvey World Hist to 1500 *
HIST 1111 (1501) 3 hoursorSurvey World Hist from 1500 *
HIST 1112 (1503) 3 hoursMusic Appreciation MUSC 1301 3 hoursSurvey of Phil Thought * PHIL 1301 3 hoursComposition and Conv SPAN 2610 3 hoursReading Comp and Analysis SPAN 2612 3 hours
Subtotal: 12 hoursAREA TOTAL: 18 hours
NOTES:*Or Honors version(a) A student may not receive credit for Foreign
Language 1001 if the student has had twoyears of that language in high school.
Associate of Arts - GeologyRequired Courses:Carry over from MATH course in Area A 1 hourCarry over from MATH course in Area D 1 hourPhysical Geology GEOL 1421
and GEOL 1421L 4 hoursHistorical Geology GEOL 1422
and GEOL 1422L 4 hoursSubtotal: 10 hours
Select 8 hours from the following courses:Principles of Biology I BIOL 2107
and BIOL 2107L 4 hoursPrinciples of Biology II BIOL 2108
and BIOL 2108L 4 hoursPrinciples of Chemistry I (a) CHEM 1211
and CHEM 1211L 4 hoursandPrinciples of Chemistry II (a) CHEM 1212
and CHEM 1212L 4 hoursFund. Organic Chem I CHEM 2641
and CHEM 2641L 4 hoursandFund. Organic Chem II CHEM 2642
and CHEM 2642L 4 hoursCalculus II MATH 2432 4 hours
Introductory Physics I PHYS 1111and PHYS 1111L 4 hours
orPrinciples of Physics I PHYS 2211
and PHYS 2211L 4 hoursIntroductory Physics II PHYS 1112
and PHYS 1112L 4 hoursorPrinciples of Physics II PHYS 2212
and PHYS 2212L 4 hoursSubtotal: 8 hours
AREA TOTAL: 18 hoursNOTE:(a) CHEM 1211 and CHEM 1212 must be
taken in Area D or Area F.
Associate of Arts - HistoryRequired Courses:Survey World Hist to 1500 *
HIST 1111 (1501) 3 hoursorSurvey World Hist from 1500 *
HIST 1112 (1503) 3 hoursUS History I * HIST 2111 3 hoursorUS History II * HIST 2112 3 hoursForeign Language 2001 - 2002 6 hours
Subtotal: 12 hours
Select 6 hours from the following courses:Intro. to Anthropology * ANTH 1102 3 hoursPrin. of Macroeconomics ECON 2105 3 hoursPrin. of Microeconomics ECON 2106 3 hoursWorld Literature I * ENGL 2111 (2303) 3 hoursWorld Literature II * ENGL 2112 (2305) 3 hoursBritish Literature I * ENGL 2121 (2320) 3 hoursBritish Literature II * ENGL 2122 (2322) 3 hoursAmerican Literature I * ENGL 2131 (2310) 3 hoursAmerican Literature II * ENGL 2132 (2312) 3 hoursForeign Language FL 1002 3 hoursIntro. to Human Geography GEOG 1101 3 hoursIntro. to Statistics (a) MATH 1431 3 hoursSurvey of Phil Thought * PHIL 1301 3 hoursIntro. to Political Science POLS 2101 3 hoursState & Local Govt. POLS 2201 3 hoursWorld Religions RELI 1301 3 hoursIntro. to Sociology * SOCI 1101 3 hours
Subtotal: 6 hoursAREA TOTAL: 18 hours
NOTES:*Or Honors version(a) MATH 1431 is recommended for Area D.
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Associate of Arts - JournalismRequired Courses:Intro. to Contempory Journ JOUR 1611 3 hoursBasic Newswriting JOUR 1613 3 hours
Subtotal: 6 hours
Select 6 hours from the following courses:Foreign Language (2001 - 2002) 6 hours
Subtotal: 6 hours
Select 6 hours from the following courses:Humanities or Fine Arts 3 hoursSocial Sciences 3 hoursForeign Language 1002 3 hours
Subtotal: 6 hoursAREA TOTAL: 18 hours
Associate of Arts - Mathematics Required Courses:Carry over from MATH course in Area A 1 hourCarry over from MATH course in Area D 1 hourCalculus II MATH 2432 4 hoursCalculus III MATH 2633 4 hours
Subtotal: 6-10 hours
Select 8-12 hours from the following courses:Prin. of Computer Science I CSCI 1301 4 hoursPrin. of Computer Science II CSCI 1302 4 hoursIntro. to Engineering ENGR 1603 3 hoursEngr. Graphics and Design ENGR 1608 4 hoursStatics ENGR 2605 3 hoursDynamics ENGR 2606 3 hoursForeign Language 2001 3 hoursForeign Language 2002 3 hoursIntro. to Statistics MATH 1431 3 hoursDiscrete Structures MATH 1435 3 hoursLinear Algebra MATH 2641 3 hoursOrdinary Diff. Equations
MATH 2652 (2651) 4 (3) hoursPrinciples of Physics I (a) PHYS 2211
and PHYS 2211L 4 hoursPrinciples of Physics II (a) PHYS 2212
and PHYS 2212L 4 hoursSubtotal: 8-12 hours
AREA TOTAL: 18 hours
NOTE:(a) PHYS 2211 and PHYS 2211L and PHYS
2212 and PHYS 2212L are recommended forArea D.
Associate of Arts - Philosophy Required Course:Logic and Critical Thinking PHIL 2641 3 hours
Subtotal: 3 hours
Select 15 hours from the following courses:Intro. to Anthropology * ANTH 1102 3 hoursPrin. of Computer Science I CSCI 1301 4 hoursorPrin. of Computer Science II CSCI 1302 4 hoursWorld Literature I * ENGL 2111 (2303) 3 hoursorWorld Literature II * ENGL 2112 (2305) 3 hoursBritish Literature I * ENGL 2121 (2320) 3 hoursorBritish Literature II * ENGL 2122 (2322) 3 hoursAmerican Literature I * ENGL 2131 (2310) 3 hoursorAmerican Literature II * ENGL 2132 (2312) 3 hoursHumanities Through the Arts HUMN 1301 3 hoursAesth Expr. of West. Cult I HUMN 1303 3 hoursAesth Expr. of West. Cult II HUMN 1305 3 hoursSurvey of Phil Thought *(a) PHIL 1301 3 hoursWorld Religions RELI 1301 3 hoursA two-semester sequence in foreign
language from 1002 - 2001 - 2002 6 hoursSubtotal: 15 hours
AREA TOTAL: 18 hoursNOTES:*Or Honors version.(a) PHIL 1301 must be taken in Area C or
Area F.
Associate of Arts - Physics Required Courses:Carry over from MATH course in Area A 1 hourCarry over from MATH course in Area D 1 hourPrinciples of Physics I PHYS 2211
and PHYS 2211L 4 hoursandPrinciples of Physics II PHYS 2212
and PHYS 2212L 4 hoursorPrinciples of Chemisry I CHEM 1211
and CHEM 1211L 4 hoursandPrinciples of Chemistry II CHEM 1212
and CHEM 1212L 4 hoursSubtotal: 10 hours
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Select 8 hours from the following courses:Prin. of Computer Science I CSCI 1301 4 hoursPrin. of Computer Science II CSCI 1302 4 hoursCalculus II MATH 2432 4 hoursCalculus III MATH 2633 4 hours
Subtotal: 8 hoursAREA TOTAL: 18 hours
Associate of Arts - Political Science Required Courses:Intro. to Political Science POLS 2101 3 hoursorState and Local Govt. POLS 2201 3 hoursA two-semester sequence in foreign
language from 1002-2001-2002 6 hoursSubtotal: 9 hours
Select 9 hours from the following courses:Intro. to Anthropology * ANTH 1102 3 hoursPrin. of Macroeconomics ECON 2105 3 hoursPrin. of Microeconomics ECON 2106 3 hoursIntro. to Human Geography GEOG 1101 3 hoursSurvey World Hist to 1500 *
HIST 1111 (1501) 3 hoursorSurvey World Hist from 1500 *
HIST 1112 (1503) 3 hoursUS History I * HIST 2111 3 hoursorUS History II * HIST 2112 3 hoursIntro. to Statistics (a) MATH 1431 3 hoursIntro. to Political Science POLS 2101 3 hoursorState and Local Govt. POLS 2201 3 hoursIntro. to Sociology * SOCI 1101 3 hours
Subtotal: 9 hoursAREA TOTAL: 18 hours
NOTES:*Or Honors version(a) MATH 1431 is recommended for Area D.
Associate of Arts - Psychology Required Courses:A two-semester sequence in foreign
language from 1002-2001-2002 6 hoursSubtotal: 6 hours
Select 6 hours from the following courses:Intro. to Gen. Psychology * (a)
PSYC 1101 (1501) 3 hoursIntro. to Human Dev. * PSYC 2103 (2611) 3 hours
Intro. to Psyc. of AdjustmentPSYC 2101 (2615) 3 hours
Psychology of Women PSYC 2618 3 hoursAbnormal Psychology * PSYC 2621 3 hours
Subtotal: 6 hours
Select 6 hours from the following courses:Intro. to Anthropology * ANTH 1102 3 hoursIntro. to Computer Science (b)
CSCI 1300 (1401) 3 hoursPrin. of Macroeconomics ECON 2105 3 hoursPrin. of Microeconomics ECON 2106 3 hoursIntro. to Statistics (b) MATH 1431 3 hoursCalculus I MATH 2431 4 hoursCalculus II MATH 2432 4 hoursSurvey of Phil Thought * PHIL 1301 3 hoursLogic and Critical Thinking PHIL 2641 3 hoursIntro. to Sociology * SOCI 1101 3 hoursIntro. to Marriage and Fam SOCI 2293 3 hours
Subtotal: 6 hoursAREA TOTAL: 18 hours
NOTES:*Or Honors version
(a) PSYC 1101 (1501) must be taken in Area Eor Area F.
(b) MATH 1431 or CSCI 1300 (1401) isrecommended for Area D.
Associate of Arts - SociologyRequired Courses:Intro. to Social Prob * SOCI 1160 3 hoursorIntro. to Marriage and Fam SOCI 2293 3 hoursA two-semester sequence in
foreign language from 1001-2001-1002 6 hoursSubtotal: 9 hours
Select 9 hours from the following courses:Intro. to Anthropology * ANTH 1102 3 hoursPrin. of Macroeconomics ECON 2105 3 hoursIntro. to Human Geog GEOG 1101 3 hoursSurvey World Hist to 1500 *
HIST 1111 (1501) 3 hoursorSurvey World Hist from 1500 *
HIST 1112 (1503) 3 hoursUS History I * HIST 2111 3 hoursorUS History II * HIST 2112 3 hoursIntro. to Statistics (b) MATH 1431 3 hoursSurvey of Phil Thought * PHIL 1301 3 hoursLogic and Crit Thinking PHIL 2641 3 hours
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Intro. to Political Science POLS 2101 3 hoursIntro. to Gen. Psychology *
PSYC 1101 (1501) 3 hoursIntro. to Sociology * (a) SOCI 1101 3 hoursIntro. to Social Problems * SOCI 1160 3 hoursorIntro. to Marriage & Fam * SOCI 2293 3 hours
Subtotal: 9 hoursAREA TOTAL: 18 hours
NOTES:*Or Honors version(a) SOCI 1101 must be taken in Area E or
Area F.(b) Math 1431 is recommended for area D.
Associate of Arts - TheatreRequired Courses:Introduction to Acting DRMA 1603 3 hoursStagecraft DRMA 1607 3 hoursImproving Voice and Artic. COMM 1610 3 hours
Subtotal: 9 hours
Select 9 hours from the following courses:Introduction to Theatre (a) DRMA 1301 3 hoursIntermediate Acting DRMA 1604 3 hoursDirecting DRMA 2611 3 hoursTheatre Workshop DRMA 2613 3 hours
Subtotal: 9 hoursAREA TOTAL: 18 hours
NOTE: (a) DRMA 1301 must be taken in Area C or
Area F.
Associate of Science DegreesThe Associate of Science degree represents
freshman and sophomore requirements for bac-calaureate degrees granted by senior institutionsin schools other than Arts and Sciences. Thesedegrees generally have no foreign languagerequirement. Areas of course concentrationappropriate to these baccalaureate majors at theCollege are as follows:
Associate of Science - ArtRequired Courses:Basic Drawing ARTS 1610 3 hoursDrawing II ARTS 1611 3 hours2-Dimensional Des & Color ARTS 1620 3 hours3-Dimensional Design ARTS 1641 3 hours
Subtotal: 12 hours
Select 6 hours from the following courses:Art Hist: Pre-Hist - Renaiss ARTS 1690 3 hoursArt Hist: Baroq - 20th Cent ARTS 1692 3 hoursArt Hist: Arts of Africa, Oceania,
and the Americas ARTS 1694 3 hoursFigure Drawing ARTS 2613 3 hoursCeramic Design: Hand Building ARTS 2615 3 hoursCeramic Design: Wheel ARTS 2617 3 hoursPainting ARTS 2619 3 hoursWatercolor ARTS 2621 3 hoursBasic Photography ARTS 2624 3 hoursPhotography II ARTS 2625 3 hours
Subtotal: 6 hoursAREA TOTAL: 18 hours
Associate of Science - BusinessAdministrationRequired Courses:Prin. of Accounting I ACCT 2101 3 hoursPrin. of Accounting II ACCT 2102 3 hoursEnvironment of Business BUSA 2106 3 hoursBusiness Information Systems BISM 2601 3 hoursPrin. of Macroeconomics ECON 2105 3 hoursPrin. of Microeconomics ECON 2106 3 hours
AREA TOTAL: 18 hours
Associate of Science - ComputerScienceRequired Courses:Carry over from MATH course in Area A 1 hourCarry over from MATH course in Area D 1 hourIntro. to Computer Science
CSCI 1300 (1401 3 hoursPrin. of Computer Science I CSCI 1301 4 hoursPrin. of Computer Science II CSCI 1302 4 hours
Subtotal: 13 hours
Select 5 hours from the following courses:Computer Org and Prog CSCI 2660 3 hoursCapstone Project CSCI 2800 1-3 hoursSpecial Topics CSCI 2900 3 hoursIntro. to Statistics MATH 1431 3 hoursDiscrete Structures MATH 1435 3 hoursCalculus II MATH 2432 4 hoursCalculus III MATH 2633 4 hours
Subtotal: 5 hoursAREA TOTAL: 18 hours
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Associate of Science - EngineeringRequired Courses:Carry over from MATH course in Area A 1 hourCarry over from MATH course in Area D 1 hourIntro. to Engineering ENGR 1603 3 hoursEngr. Graphics and Design ENGR 1608 4 hoursStatics ENGR 2605 3 hours
Subtotal: 12 hours
Select 6 hours from the following courses:Principles of Chemistry I (a) CHEM 1211
and CHEM 1211L 4 hoursPrin. of Computer Science I CSCI 1301 4 hoursDynamics ENG 2606 3 hoursCalculus III MATH 2633 3 hoursLinear Algebra MATH 2641 3 hoursOrdinary Diff. Equations MATH 2652
(2651) 4(3) hoursPrinciples of Physics I PHYS 2211
and PHYS 2211L 4 hoursandPrinciples of Physics II (a) PHYS 2212
and PHYS 2212L 4 hours
Subtotal: 6 hours
AREA TOTAL: 18 hoursNOTE:(a)PHYS 2211, PHYS 2212 and CHEM 1211
must be taken in Area D or Area F.
Associate of Science - General StudiesRequired Courses:Select from Area C or
Foreign Languages 3-9 hoursSelect from Area D 3-9 hoursSelect from Area E 3-9 hours
AREA TOTAL: 18 hours
Associate of Science - Health andPhysical EducationRequired Courses:Human Anat & Phys. I (a) BIOL 1611
and BIOL 1611L 4 hoursHuman Anat & Phys. II (a) BIOL 1612
and BIOL 1612L 4 hoursIntro. to Physical Education PHED 2670 3 hoursFitness for Living PHED 2020 2 hoursPersonal & Community Health PHED 2022 3 hoursorFirst Aid, Safety and CPR PHED 2006 3 hoursActivity Course (b) PHED 10** 2 hours
AREA TOTAL: 18 hours
NOTES:(a) CHEM 1151 should be taken in Area D.(b) Swimming proficiency requirement can be
met by one of the following: Successfulcompletion of swimming class, presentationof current certification in Lifeguard Training(or a higher level of aquatics certification),or successful completion of departmentalswimming proficiency test.
Associate of Science - Health andPhysical Education Teaching OptionRequired Courses:Human Anat & Phys. I (a) BIOL 1611
and BIOL 1611L 4 hoursHuman Anat & Phys. II (a) BIOL 1612
and BIOL 1612L 4 hoursFoundations of Education EDUC 1603 3 hoursIntro. to Physical Education PHED 2670 3 hoursActivity Course (b) PHED 10** 1 hourIntro. to Human Dev. (c) PSYC 2103 (2611) 3 hours
AREA TOTAL: 18 hoursNOTES:(a) CHEM 1151 should be taken in Area D.(b) Swimming proficiency requirement can be
met by one of the following: Successfulcompletion of swimming class, presentationof current certification in Lifeguard Training(or a higher level of aquatics certification),or successful completion of departmentalswimming proficiency test.
(c) PSYC 1101 (1501) should be taken inArea E.
Associate of Science - MusicRequired Courses:Music Theory I MUSC 1611 2 hoursEar Training I MUSC 1621 1 hourMusic Theory II MUSC 1612 2 hoursEar Training II MUSC 1622 1 hourMusic Theory III MUSC 2613 2 hoursEar Training III MUSC 2623 1 hourMusic Theory IV MUSC 2614 2 hoursEar Training IV MUSC 2624 1 hourTo be selected from the principal or major applied courses at the 2600 level MUSC 26** 4 hours
Subtotal: 16 hours
Select 2 hours from the following majorperformance ensembles:Chorus MUSC 1652 1 hour
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Wind Ensemble MUSC 1654 1 hourOrchestra MUSC 1656 1 hour
Subtotal: 2 hoursAREA TOTAL: 18 hours
Associate of Science - Pre-Dentistry/Pre-Medicine/Pre-PharmacyRequired Courses:Carry over from MATH course in Area A 1 hourCarry over from MATH course in Area D 1 hourPrinciples of Biology I BIOL 2107
and BIOL 2107L 4 hoursPrinciples of Biology II BIOL 2108
and BIOL 2108L 4 hoursFund. Organic Chem I (a) CHEM 2641
and CHEM 2641L 4 hoursFund. Organic Chem II CHEM 2642
and CHEM 2642L 4 hoursIntroductory Physics I PHYS 1111
and PHYS 1111L 4 hoursIntroductory Physics II PHYS 1112
and PHYS 1112L 4 hoursorPrinciples of Physics I PHYS 2211
and PHYS 2211L 4 hoursPrinciples of Physics II PHYS 2212
and PHYS 2212L 4 hoursAREA TOTAL: 18 hours
NOTES:(a) CHEM 1211 and CHEM 1212 must be
completed in Area D.(b) Most professional schools require a year of
biology, a year of physics, a year of inorganicchemistry, and a year of organic chemistry.
Associate of Science - PsychologySelect 6 hours from the following courses:Intro. to Human Dev. * PSYC 2103 (2611) 3 hoursIntro. to Psyc. of Adjustment
PSYC 2101 (2615) 3 hoursPsychology of Women PSYC 2618 3 hoursAbnormal Psychology * PSYC 2621 3 hours
Subtotal: 6 hours
Select 12 hours from the following courses:Intro. to Anthropology * ANTH 1102 3 hoursIntro. to Computer Science (b)
CSCI 1300 (1401) 3 hoursPrin. of Macroeconomics ECON 2105 3 hoursPrin. of Microeconomics ECON 2106 3 hoursIntro. to Statistics (b) MATH 1431 3 hoursCalculus I MATH 2431 4 hoursCalculus II MATH 2432 4 hours
Survey of Phil Thought * PHIL 1301 3 hoursIntro. to Gen. Psychology * (a)
PSYC 1101 (1501) 3 hoursIntro. to Sociology * SOCI 1101 3 hoursIntro. to Marriage and Fam SOCI 2293 3 hours
Subtotal: 12 hoursAREA TOTAL: 18 hours
NOTES:*Or Honors version(a) PSYC 1101 (1501) must be taken in Area E
or Area F.(b) MATH 1431 or CSCI 1300 (1401) is
recommended for Area D.
Associate of Science - TeacherEducationRequired courses for all Teacher Educationmajors:Intro. to Human Dev. * PSYC 2103 (2611) 3 hoursIntro. to Exceptional Children EDUC 2600 3 hoursFoundations of Education EDUC 1603 3 hours
Subtotal: 9 hours
Select 9 hours from the group listed under yourintended specialization in Education:
Special EducationSpeech-Language PathologyEarly Childhood (a)
Intro. to Anthropology* ANTH 1102 3 hoursPrin. of Macroeconomics ECON 2105 3 hoursIntro. to Human Geography GEOG 1101 3 hoursHumanities or Fine Arts Course 3 hoursIntro. to Sociology * SOCI 1101 3 hours
(a) Early Childhood majors must take 6 hours ofmathematics, and may substitute a three-hourmathematics course in Area F if 6 hours are nottaken in Areas A-E.
Middle GradesChoose 9 hours from the two content areas in whichyou intend to pursue certification.
Secondary EducationChoose 9 hours from the content area in which youintend to pursue certification.
Physical EducationHuman Anat & Phys. I BIOL 1611
and BIOL 1611L 4 hoursHuman Anat & Phys. II BIOL 1612
and BIOL 1612L 4 hoursAny Physical Education course (b) 1 hour
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(b) Any 1-credit Physical Education course otherthan PHED 1101 that has not been used to satisfyanother curricular requirement.
Subtotal: 9 hoursAREA TOTAL: 18 hours
NOTE:*Or Honors version
Special Admission Requirements forTeacher Education ProgramsTo be admitted into an undergraduate educatorpreparation program within the UniversitySystem of Georgia:1) Students must earn a minimum cumulative
GPA of 2.5 on all attempted hours in theSystem core curriculum in areas A-F.
2) Students must have passed the Regents Test.3) Students must have passed PRAXIS I.4) Receiving institutions may establish higher
admission requirements.
Career ProgramsCareer programs are specifically designed for
students who wish to prepare for a careerthrough a short, intensive program of specializedstudy and general education. While the empha-sis in career education is on specialized offerings,each degree program includes a selection ofcourses from an approved core of general educa-tion. A minimum of 60 hours is required forthese degrees although some programs requireadditional hours. Students who complete acareer program or course will be eligible for anAssociate of Science degree, an Associate ofApplied Science degree, or a certificate.
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCEDEGREES
Dental HygieneDental hygienists are licensed to provide edu-
cational, therapeutic, and preventive services tochildren and adults in a variety of treatment set-tings. This program is designed to prepare stu-dents to provide delegated services consisting ofscaling and polishing natural and restored teeth;exposing, processing, and mounting dental radi-
ographs; providing preventive services and plan-ning educational experiences for individuals andgroups.
The American Dental Association’s Commis-sion on Dental Accreditation approves the cur-riculum, which includes both general educa-tional and professional dental hygiene courses.Satisfactorily completing all program require-ments qualifies students to apply for the DentalHygiene National Board Examination and indi-vidual State Board Exams for licensure.
Although the dental hygiene courses aresequential and begin only during the fall semester,students may begin and complete the requiredgeneral education courses during any semester.The professional curriculum runs five consecutivesemesters, including one summer term.
THIS PROGRAM OF STUDY REQUIRESSPECIAL ADMISSION. Contact the DentalHygiene department for additional informationand an application. The department is locatedon the Dunwoody Campus, and all professionalcourses are offered during the day only. (Seenotes.)
General EducationWord Processing and Research Skills ATEC 1203 1 hourHuman Anat and Phys. I (a) BIOL 1611
and BIOL 1611L 4 hoursHuman Anat and Phys. II (a) BIOL 1612
and BIOL 1612L 4 hoursMicrobiology BIOL 1913 and BIOL 1913L 4 hoursSurvey of Chemistry I (b) CHEM 1151
and CHEM 1151L 4 hoursorSurvey of Chemistry I (b) CHEM 1951 3 hoursSurvey of Chemistry II (b) CHEM 1152
and CHEM 1152L 4 hoursorSurvey of Chemistry II (b) CHEM 1952 3 hoursIntro. to Communication * COMM 1201 3 hoursEnglish Composition I * ENGL 1101 3 hoursUS History I * HIST 2111 3 hoursorUS History II * HIST 2112 3 hoursAmerican Govt. * POLS 1101 3 hoursIntro. to Gen. Psychology * PSYC 1101
(1501) 3 hoursIntro. to Sociology * SOCY 1101 3 hours
AREA TOTAL: 37-39 hours
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Professional CurriculumFallDental Hygiene I DHYG 1901 3 hoursClinical Dental Hygiene I DHYG 1911 2 hoursDental Tissues DHYG 1921 4 hoursDental Radiology DHYG 1923 2 hours
SpringDental Hygiene II DHYG 1902 2 hoursClinical Dental Hygiene II DHYG 1912 3 hours Oral Pathology DHYG 1925 4 hours
SummerDental Hygiene III DHYG 1903 1 hourClinical Dental Hygiene III DHYG 1913 2 hoursDental Materials DHYG 1927 1 hour
FallDental Hygiene IV DHYG 2901 2 hoursClinical Dental Hygiene IV DHYG 2911 3 hoursPublic Health DHYG 2921 3 hoursDental Pharmacology &
Anesthesiology DHYG 2923 2 hours
SpringDental Hygiene V DHYG 2902 1 hourClinical Dental Hygiene V DHYG 2912 4 hours
AREA TOTAL: 39 hours
NOTES:*Or Honors version(a) These biology courses must be completed
before acceptance into the program. CHEM1951 or CHEM 1151 is a prerequisite tothese courses.
(b) Students who are considering completingtheir BS degree in Dental Hygiene or aclosely related field should complete CHEM1151 and CHEM 1152, lecture and lab.CHEM 1951 and CHEM 1952 do not havelabs and will not transfer.
(c) Students are advised that if they are acceptedinto Dental Hygiene, the requiredcurriculum in several of the semesters doesnot contain enough hours to meetrequirements for financial aid or healthinsurance. Plan accordingly.
(d) Both parts of the Regents’ Test must bepassed prior to entering the fourth semesterof the Dental Hygiene program.
NursingThe Nursing program leads to an Associate of
Science degree. It is approved by the GeorgiaBoard of Nursing and is accredited by theNational League for Nursing Accrediting Com-mission. Graduates of this program are eligible totake the NCLEX examination for registerednurses. The curriculum is designed as a careerprogram, but students wishing to continue theireducation may transfer credit to a number ofinstitutions of higher learning. Each institutionshould be consulted to determine additionalrequirements.
THIS PROGRAM OF STUDY REQUIRESSPECIAL ADMISSION. Contact the Office ofAdmissions and Registration Services, Advisingand Counseling Services, or the Nursing Depart-ment for additional information and an applica-tion. (See notes)
General EducationRequired Courses:
Word Processing and Research Skills ATEC 1203 1 hour
Human Anat and Phys I BIOL 1611and BIOL 1611L 4 hours
Human Anat and Phys II BIOL 1612and BIOL 1612L 4 hours
Microbiology BIOL 1913and BIOL 1913L 4 hours
Survey of Chemistry I (b) CHEM 1151and CHEM 1151L 4 hours
or
Survey of Chemistry I (b) CHEM 1951 3 hours
Intro. to Communication * COMM 1201 3 hours
English Composition I * ENGL 1101 3 hours
US History I * HIST 2111 3 hoursor
US History II * HIST 2112 3 hours
Intro. to Math Modeling (a) MATH 1101 3 hours
Choices for Life PHED 1101 1 hour
American Govt. * POLS 1101 3 hours
Intro. to Gen. Psychology *PSYC 1101 (1501) 3 hours
AREA TOTAL: 35-36 hours
NOTE: *Or Honors version
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Professional CurriculumFirst-Year Courses (beginning Fall 2002) (e) Fund. Concepts of Nursing (c) NURS 1920 9 hoursInt. Concepts of Nursing (c) NURS 1924 10 hours
Subtotal: 19 hours
Second-Year Courses (Summer and Fall 2002and Spring 2003) (d) and (e)Maternal-Child Health Nursing NURS 2900 7 hoursCommunity and Mental Health Nursing NURS 2903 7 hoursTrends and Issues in Nursing NURS 2905 1 hoursAdvanced Nursing NURS 2907 3 hours
Subtotal: 18 hours
AREA TOTAL: 36 hours
Second-Year Courses (Fall 2003 and Spring2004) (d) and (e)Family-Child Concepts ofNursing NURS 2921 8 hoursAdvanced Concepts of Nursing
NURS 2925 9 hoursSubtotal: 17 hours
AREA TOTAL: 36 hours
NOTES:(a) Any other college-level mathematics course
may be substituted.(b) Chemistry lab is not required but is
recommended. (c) Advanced placement students (for example,
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)) who meetspecific requirements and complete NURS1950 (a special accelerated course) with a“C” or better may exempt NURS 1920 andNURS 1924. Call the Office of Admissionsand Registration Services, Advising andCounseling Services, or the NursingDepartment for further information.
(d) Both parts of the Regents’ Test must bepassed prior to entering the second year ofthe nursing program.
(e) The passing of standardized nursing exams isrequired for successful progression fromcourse to course and from First Year toSecond Year.
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCEDEGREES AND CERTIFICATES
Fire ManagementThe Fire Management Program prepares indi-
viduals for career positions in the dynamic andaction-oriented field of Fire Service. The two-year sequence of courses leads to an Associate ofApplied Science degree. A twenty-four credithour certificate program is also available.
Key elements of a traditional business curricu-lum have been combined with a variety of tech-nical fire courses to assist students in fulfilling avariety of career tracks within the fire service,including (1) technical and administrative skillsneeded by first-line supervisors and middle man-agement supervisors to function effectively inthe emergency and business environments of fireservice today; (2) business and technical coursesto fulfill a variety of fire service career tracksincluding fire management, fire investigation,fire prevention, public education, and training;and (3) NFPA 1021 Fire Officer I and II certifi-cation potential.
Courses are established on a rotating basis andare practical for a variety of student schedules.Twenty courses are required for the Associate inApplied Science Degree. Thirteen of these aregeneral educational and professional corecourses. Seven FIRE technical courses arerequired, six of which are electives for the degreeor three for the certificate program. For informa-tion on these classes contact the fire manage-ment coordinator, Mr. D. Daniels, at404-244-2939 or e-mail [email protected].
General EducationThese courses constitute the general educationsegment of the curriculum and must be com-pleted prior to enrolling in the professional cur-riculum. (See notes.)
Required Courses:English Composition I * (a) ENGL 1101 3 hoursUS History I * HIST 2111 3 hoursorUS History II * HIST 2112 3 hoursIntro. to Math Modeling MATH 1101 3 hoursor
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College Algebra MATH 1111 3 hoursFirst Aid, Safety and CPR PHED 2006 3 hoursAmerican Govt. * POLS 1101 3 hoursIntro. to Gen. Psychology * PSYC 1101
(1501) 3 hoursForeign Language (including Sign Language) 3 hours
AREA TOTAL: 21 hoursNOTE: *Or Honors version
Professional CurriculumRequired Courses:Business Information Systems BISM 2601 3 hoursPrin. of Accounting I ACCT 2101 3 hoursPrin. of Macroeconomics ECON 2105 3 hoursPrin. of Accounting II ACCT 2102 3 hoursorPrin. of Microeconomics ECON 2106 3 hoursIntro. to Communication COMM 1201 3 hoursEnvironment of Business BUSA 2106 3 hoursFire Department Mgmt FIRE 1911 3 hours
Subtotal: 21 hoursElectivesSelect 18 hours from the following courses:Special Topics FIRE 1090 3 hoursIntro. to Fire Prevention and
Suppression FIRE 1902 3 hoursInspection Principles* FIRE 1904 3 hoursIndustrial Fire Protection FIRE 1906 3 hoursInstructional Techniques* FIRE 1908 3 hoursEmergency Rescue Oper. FIRE 1916 3 hoursFire Service Safety and
Loss Control* FIRE 1961 3 hoursFire Fighting Tactics and
Strategy FIRE 2901 3 hoursAircraft Fire Prot. Safety FIRE 2903 3 hoursFire Causes Investigation FIRE 2905 3 hoursIncident Command* FIRE 2907 3 hoursFire Fighters Hydraulics FIRE 2911 3 hoursChemistry of Hazardous
Material (b) FIRE 2913 3 hoursBuilding Construction and
Firefighter Safety FIRE 2915 3 hours
Subtotal: 18 hours
AREA TOTAL: 60 hoursNOTES:
* Identifies classes for NPQ Fire Officer I(a) Students planning to transfer are encouraged
to take the Regents’ Test upon completion ofEnglish 1101.
(b) Prerequisites: CHEM 1151 and CHEM1151L.
Students who seek transfer credit informationfrom other institutions should contact DistrictAdmissions and Records, Georgia PerimeterCollege, 555 North Indian Creek Drive,Clarkston, GA 30021-2396, for guidelines.
A student may earn up to 21 semester hourstoward graduation in courses appropriate to the stu-dent’s major through credit by one or more of the fol-lowing methods: College Level ExaminationProgram (CLEP), Advanced Placement Program(AP) of the College Board, and departmental exam-inations. Several courses in the Fire ManagementProgram may be challenged for CLEP and/ordepartmental examinations. See your advisor forguidance. Grades of “C” or better in all FIRE tech-nical courses will be required for graduation andGeorgia Fire Fighter Standards and TrainingCouncil certification.
Sign Language Interpreting (INTP)There is a great and ever-increasing demand
for qualified sign language/English interpreters.Interpreters are employed full- and part-time ineducation, business, government, and as inde-pendent free-lance interpreters. The two-yearsequence of courses leads to an Associate ofApplied Science degree with a major inInterpreting for the Deaf or a Certificate ofCompletion. The curriculum prepares studentswith the skills and knowledge to enter the grow-ing profession of interpreting.
Once admitted, students complete a sequenceof professional courses in sign language andinterpreting. Students who are able to take atleast nine hours per semester can complete theirprofessional studies in two years. Completing thegeneral studies requirements for an Associate ofApplied Science degree may require additionalsemesters. Students who are able to take onlyone course per semester should consult with anadvisor to develop an individual plan of study.To complete the final course in the professionalprogram, students must fulfill all assigned hoursof field experience and pass a comprehensiveexamination. Students accepted into the pro-gram who subsequently withdraw from thecourse sequence are required to get written per-mission from the program coordinator beforeenrolling in future INTP courses. They may be
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required to pass an additional assessment of theirsigning skills.
Students wishing to audit or enroll in selectedcourses from the program must obtain approvalfrom the program coordinator. Students will berequired to earn at least 80 percent on the finalexamination in the prerequisite skills class. Suchstudents will be admitted on a space-availablebasis. It is expected that the students will possessthe necessary knowledge and skills to completerequirements of the selected course.
While an associate degree is strongly recom-mended, students may choose to receive aCertificate of Completion by completing all ofthe INTP course work and ENGL 1101 andENGL 1102. Persons holding a degree have anumber of job options open to them, may begiven preference in hiring, and generally earnhigher salaries.
THIS PROGRAM OF STUDY REQUIRESSPECIAL ADMISSION. Contact the SignLanguage Interpreting office at (404) 299-4322for more information.PrerequisitesAmerican Sign Lang I (a) INTP 1904 3 hoursAmerican Sign Lang II (a) INTP 1905 3 hoursAmerican Sign Lang III (a) INTP 1906 3 hoursAmerican Sign Lang IV (a) INTP 1907 3 hours(or demonstrated equivalent intermediate conversa-tional American Sign Language skills)English Composition I * ENGL 1101 3 hoursEnglish Composition II * ENGL 1102 3 hours
AREA TOTAL: 18 hours
General Education (b)Required Courses:Computer Concepts ATEC 1201 1 hourWord Processing and
Research Skills ATEC 1203 1 hourIntro. to Communication * COMM 1201 3 hoursUS History I * HIST 2111 3 hoursorUS History II * HIST 2112 3 hoursIntro. to Math Modeling MATH 1101 3 hoursPhysical Educ. Electives PHED 3-4 hoursAmerican Govt * POLS 1101 3 hoursIntro. to Gen. Psychology *
PSYC 1101 (1501) 3 hoursAREA TOTAL: 20-21 hours
NOTE: *Or Honors version
Professional CurriculumFirst-Year CoursesAmerican Sign Language Narrative
and Discourse INTP 1911 6 hoursOrientation to Deafness INTP 1913 3 hoursMulticultural Aspects
of Deafness INTP 1922 3 hoursEnglish to American Sign
Language Interpreting INTP 1931 3 hoursIntro. to Interpreting INTP 1941 3 hours
Second-Year CoursesSurvey of Specialized
Interpreting Settings INTP 2901 3 hoursSpecial Project INTP 2903 1 hourAmerican Sign Language
to English Interpreting INTP 2911 6 hoursEnglish to American Sign
Language II INTP 2932 3 hoursTransliteration INTP 2934 3 hoursPracticum (c) INTP 2951 6 hours
AREA TOTAL: 40 hoursNOTES:(a) These courses do not apply toward
graduation requirements.(b) These courses are not required if pursuing
Certificate of Completion.(c) A comprehensive exam and student portfolio
are required to exit the program.
Joint ProgramsIn Joint Programs, the student has to be
admitted to both GPC and the other institutionin order to graduate. Therefore, both institutionsshare the requirements for Areas A - F.
Associate of Applied Science Degrees
Programs With DeKalb Technical CollegeGeorgia Perimeter College (GPC) and
DeKalb Technical College offer joint programsfor students seeking the Associate of AppliedScience degree. The student must be admitted toboth institutions. Students who receive creditfor all required technical courses from DeKalbTechnical College and complete the requiredcollegiate courses from GPC may earn anAssociate of Applied Science degree. Studentsshould refer to the Dekalb Technical CollegeCatalog, and the admission section of the GPC
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Catalog for specific admission criteria and forprogram information and course descriptions.
Programs Include:* Business and Office Technology* Computer Information Systems* Early Childhood Care and Education* Electronics Technology (a)* Industrial Maintenance Technology* Marketing Management* Medical Assisting* Medical Laboratory Technology (a)* Surgical Technology
(a) These programs may require additionalcollegiate courses.
Minimum Collegiate Course Requirements forAssociate of Applied Science Degree ProgramsOffered Jointly by Georgia Perimeter College(GPC) and Dekalb Technical College
Students enrolled in Associate of AppliedScience degree programs offered jointly by GPCand DeKalb Technical College must receivecredit for all required technical courses throughDeKalb Technical College and must also receivecredit for the following college course require-ments through GPC.
Any Course from Area C 3-4 hoursIntro. to Communication COMM 1201 3 hoursEnglish Composition I * ENGL 1101 3 hoursUS History I * HIST 2111 3 hoursorUS History II * HIST 2112 3 hoursIntro. to Math Modeling MATH 1101 3 hoursPhysical Educ. Electives PHED 1-3 hoursChoices for Life PHED 1101 1 hourAmerican Govt. * POLS 1101 3 hours
AREA TOTAL: 20-23 hoursNOTE: *Or Honors version
Programs with Gwinnett TechnicalCollege
Georgia Perimeter College (GPC) andGwinnett Technical College offer joint programsfor students seeking the Associate of AppliedScience degree. The student must be admitted toboth institutions. Students who receive a
diploma from Gwinnett Technical College andcomplete the required collegiate courses fromGPC may earn an Associate of Applied Sciencedegree. Students should refer to the GwinnettTechnical College Catalog, and the admission sec-tion of the GPC Catalog for specific admissioncriteria and for program information and coursedescriptions.
Programs Include:* Business Management* Computer Programming Specialist
(formerly Computer Information Systems)* Dental Assisting* Internet Web Design* Marketing Management* Medical Assisting* Microcomputer Specialist* Networking Specialist* Paramedic Technology* Physical Therapist Assistant (a)* Radiologic Technology (a)* Respiratory Therapy (a)* Surgical Technology
Minimum Collegiate Course Requirements forAssociate of Applied Science Degree ProgramsOffered Jointly by Georgia Perimeter College(GPC) and Gwinnett Technical College
Students enrolled in Associate of AppliedScience degree programs offered jointly by GPCand Gwinnett Technical College must receivecredit for all required technical courses throughGwinnett Technical College and must alsoreceive credit for the following college courserequirements through GPC.
Any Course from Area C 3-4 hoursIntro. to Communication COMM 1201 3 hoursEnglish Composition I * ENGL 1101 3 hoursUS History I * HIST 2111 3 hoursorUS History II * HIST 2112 3 hoursIntro. to Math Modeling MATH 1101 3 hoursPhysical Educ. Electives PHED 1-3 hoursChoices for Life PHED 1101 1 hourAmerican Govt. * POLS 1101 3 hours
AREA TOTAL: 20-23 hours
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NOTE:*Or Honors version(a) Physical Therapist Assistant, Respiratory
Therapy, and Radiologic Technology alsorequire the following courses:
Human Anat and Phys. IBIOL 1611
and BIOL 1611L 4 hoursHuman Anat and Phys. II
BIOL 1612and BIOL 1612L 4 hours
Intro. to Gen. Psychology *PSYC 1101 (1501) 3 hours
AREA TOTAL: 11 hoursNOTE:* Or Honors version
Basic Course in Military Science(ROTC) Offered Jointly by GeorgiaState University and the College
The Department of Military Science, mostoften referred to as ROTC, offers an introduc-tion to the opportunities available in the UnitedStates Army, Army Reserve, and Army National
Guard. The MILI 1000 and 2000 series providescollege freshmen and sophomores a unique andchallenging curriculum, and it requires no oblig-ation. The advance program conducted atGeorgia State University is designed for studentswith two academic years remaining. The upper-level program requires an obligation for the stu-dent to serve in the Army National Guard,Army Reserves, or on active duty as a commis-sioned officer. Entering ROTC can be person-ally, physically, and financially rewarding.Stipends and scholarship opportunities areavailable.
Credit for Veterans’ ServiceStudents who are veterans of any service,
active, reserve, or National Guard, or who haveattended a service academy, may receiveadvanced placement in the Department ofMilitary Science (ROTC).
Note: The phone number for Military Science(ROTC) Advisement is: 404-651-2275/2276.
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GENERAL STATEMENTThe College offers two types of courses for credit: courses designed for transfer credit and courses designed
specifically for students in career programs. Although credit in some of the latter courses may be transferable tofour-year colleges, they are not designed for this specific purpose; nor is this primarily the basis for developingcourse objectives. • Some courses are not offered every semester. For each semester’s offerings, refer to the class schedule published
prior to each registration period.• The College reserves the right to discontinue a section of a course because of insufficient enrollment as well as
to change instructor and room assignments. A refund for a deleted section or course will be made only ifanother section of this course is not available at the same class period.
Course Number Changes from Previous CatalogsMany course numbers have been changed since the 2001-2002 Catalog. The chart below identifies these changes.
New Course Number Old Course Number
ASTR 1010 ASTR 1401/1411Astronomy of the Solar System Introductory Astronomy I
ASTR 1010L ASTR 1411LAstronomy of the Solar System Lab Introductory Astronomy I Lab
ASTR 1020 ASTR 1403/1413Stellar and Galactic Astronomy Introductory Astronomy II
ASTR 1020L ASTR 1413LStellar and Galactic Astronomy Lab Introductory Astronomy II Lab
BIOL 1402 (3-hour credit) BIOL 1401 (2-hour credit)Cell Biology and Genetics Cell Biology and Genetics
BIOL 1402L BIOL 1401LCell Biology and Genetics Lab Cell Biology and Genetics Lab
CSCI 1300 CSCI 1401Introduction to Computer Science Introduction to Computer Science
ENGL 2111 ENGL 2303World Literature I World Literature I
ENGL 2111H ENGL 2303HWorld Literature I (Honors) World Literature I (Honors)
ENGL 2112 ENGL 2305World Literature II World Literature II
ENGL 2112H ENGL 2305HWorld Literature II (Honors) World Literature II (Honors)
ENGL 2121 ENGL 2320British Literature I British Literature I
ENGL 2121H ENGL 2320HBritish Literature I (Honors) British Literature I (Honors)
ENGL 2122 ENGL 2322British Literature II British Literature II
ENGL 2122H ENGL 2322HBritish Literature II (Honors) British Literature II (Honors)
ENGL 2131 ENGL 2310American Literature I American Literature I
ENGL 2131H ENGL 2310HAmerican Literature I (Honors) American Literature I (Honors)
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New Course Number Old Course Number
ENGL 2132 ENGL 2312American Literature II American Literature II
ENGL 2132H ENGL 2312HAmerican Literature II (Honors) American Literature II (Honors)
HIST 1111 HIST 1501A Survey of World History to Early Modern Times World Civilization to 1500 AD(1500)
HIST 1111H HIST 1501HA Survey of World History to Early Modern Times World Civilization to 1500 AD (Honors)(1500) (Honors)
HIST 1112 HIST 1503A Survey of World History from Early Modern World Civilization from 1500 to PresentTimes (1500 to the Present)
HIST 1112H HIST 1503HA Survey of World History from Early Modern World Civilization from 1500 to Present (Honors)Times (1500 to the Present) (Honors)
MATH 2652 (4-hour credit) MATH 2651 (3-hour credit)Ordinary Differential Equations Ordinary Differential Equations
PSYC 1101 PSYC 1501Introduction to General Psychology Principles of Psychology
PSYC 1101H PSYC 1501HIntroduction to General Psychology (Honors) Principles of Psychology (Honors)
PSYC 2101 PSYC 2615Introduction to Psychology of Adjustment Psychology of Adjustment
PSYC 2103 PSYC 2611Introduction to Human Development Human Growth and Development
PSYC 2103H PSYC 2611HIntroduction to Human Development (Honors) Human Growth and Development (Honors)
Accounting (ACCT)
ACCT 2101 - PRINCIPLES OFACCOUNTING I : (3) Prerequisite or Co-requisite: BISM 2601.This course is a study of the underlying theory andapplication of financial accounting concepts. It is anintroduction to the fundamental principles and prac-tices of accounting as a device for reporting businessactivity. It provides the student with an understand-ing of the underlying theory and principles ofaccounting. The construction, understanding, andanalysis of financial statements as they evolve frombusiness transactions and records are emphasized. Therational synthesis of raw data into useful summaryform in financial statements underlies all aspects ofthis course. Mathematical skills, critical thinking,computer use, and effective communications areimportant parts of student participation.
ACCT 2102 - PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTINGII: MANAGERIAL (3) Prerequisite: ACCT 2101 with a “C” or better.This course is a study of the underlying theory andapplication of managerial accounting concepts. Itemphasizes application and utilization of accountingprinciples in business entities. The areas of costs, busi-ness management, budgeting, cost reporting and con-trol, as well as specialized internal reports are covered.
Anthropology (ANTH)
ANTH 1102 - INTRODUCTION TOANTHROPOLOGY (3)Prerequisite: Exit or exemption from LearningSupport reading or ENSL 0090 with a “C” or better.This course provides a holistic study of mankindincluding basic biological, cultural, historical, andsocietal aspects of humanity.
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ANTH 1102H - INTRODUCTION TOANTHROPOLOGY (HONORS) (3)Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Honors Program.This course is ANTH 1102 for honors students.
Applied Technology (ATEC)
ATEC 1201 - COMPUTER CONCEPTS (1)This course is a brief introduction to basic computerconcepts and fundamentals. It covers the followingtopics: microcomputer system components; categoriesof computers; general microcomputer software appli-cations; guidelines for purchasing a microcomputersystem; the basic communication system components;how computers process data and execute programs;and legal, ethical, and privacy issues facing computerusers. Students passing a locally administered test willreceive credit for the course in Area B, InstitutionalRequirements.
ATEC 1203 - WORD PROCESSING ANDRESEARCH SKILLS (1)This course is designed to provide students withhands-on computer experience using e-mail, wordprocessing, and presentation-graphics software. Thecourse will also introduce computer research skillsusing GALILEO and the Internet.
Arabic (ARAB)
ARAB 1001 - ELEMENTARY ARABIC I (3) This course provides an introduction to spoken andwritten Arabic. Using basic grammatical patterns anda fundamental vocabulary, the student becomes famil-iar with the syntax of the language. Simple texts deal-ing with cultural topics are used to develop skill inreading. An accompanying workbook provides neededpractice in writing the language. The four skills—lis-tening, speaking, reading, and writing—are developedsimultaneously.
ARAB 1002 - ELEMENTARY ARABIC II (3)Prerequisite: ARAB 1001 or permission of the depart-ment chair.This course is a continuation of ARAB 1001.
ARAB 2001 - INTERMEDIATE ARABIC I (3) Prerequisite: ARAB 1002 or permission of the depart-ment chair.This course is a continuation of Elementary Arabic.The student continues with more sophisticated writ-ing and reading materials and works with increasinglymore difficult activities stressing speaking, compre-hending, reading, and writing.
ARAB 2002 - INTERMEDIATE ARABIC II (3) Prerequisite: ARAB 2001 or permission of the depart-ment chair.This course is a continuation of ARAB 2001. Culturaland literary reading selections develop a deeperinsight into understanding of the Arabic world.
ARAB 2005 - ADVANCED ARABIC I (3)Prerequisite: ARAB 2002 or permission of the depart-ment chair.This course is a continuation of ARAB 2002.
ARAB 2006 - ADVANCED ARABIC II (3)Prerequisite: ARAB 2005 or permission of the depart-ment chair.This course is a continuation of ARAB 2005.
Art (ARTS) Art Majors Advisement Alert: Because of the sequen-tial nature of many of the Fine Arts courses, studentsmust meet during their first semester at GeorgiaPerimeter College with a Fine Arts advisor on theClarkston Campus to plan their course of study. FineArts majors need to start their major area courses intheir first semester in order to complete the two-yearsequence.
The Visual Arts Program of the College is designedfor students wishing to pursue a career in the visualarts by meeting the freshman and sophomore visualarts requirements established by most schools.Students who complete the recommended transfer artcurriculum will be prepared to enter as juniors andmeet the lower-division requirements for art majors inmost four-year institutions. However, additional elec-tive courses not required in Area F for the Associate’sdegree at the College may be taken in order to build astrong portfolio of work. Many four-year institutionsrequire a portfolio review before the student will beadmitted into the art program as a junior.
ARTS 1301 - ART APPRECIATION (3)This course is a survey of world art from prehistory tothe present. It explores the relationship of art andartists to past cultures as well as the relevance of thevisual arts in our time.
ARTS 1610 - DRAWING I (3)This course teaches strategies in seeing and translat-ing what is seen by a variety of drawing methodswhich include contour drawing, gesture drawing, theuse of negative space, the exploration of shading tech-niques as well as the study of proportion, perspective,and composition. A variety of media will be used. Thecourse may include use of the Fine Arts ComputerLaboratory.
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ARTS 1611 - DRAWING II (3)Prerequisite: ARTS 1610 or permission of the depart-ment chair.This course explores drawing problems in a variety ofmedia. The drawing process and the use of pictorialspace will be explored. The course may include someuse of the Fine Arts Computer Laboratory.
ARTS 1620 - TWO-DIMENSIONAL DESIGNAND COLOR THEORY (3)This course is an exploration of the visual elements(line, shape, space, color, texture, time, and motion)and the organization of these elements on a two-dimensional plane. It deals with the development ofperceptual awareness, technical skills, and innovativesolutions to problems related to composition and color.
ARTS 1641 - THREE-DIMENSIONALDESIGN (3)This course explores the visual elements and the prin-ciples of design in three dimensions. A variety ofmaterials and processes will be explored in a series ofprojects.
ARTS 1690 - ART HISTORY: PREHISTORY -RENAISSANCE (3)This course is a survey of the visual arts (painting,sculpture, and architecture) from prehistory throughthe Renaissance.
ARTS 1692 - ART HISTORY: BAROQUE -20TH CENTURY (3)This course is a survey of the visual arts (painting,sculpture, and architecture) from the Baroque Agethrough the 20th century in Western Europe and theUnited States.
ARTS 1694 - ART HISTORY: ARTS OFAFRICA, OCEANIA, AND THE AMERICAS(3)This course is a survey of the indigenous arts ofAfrica, Oceania, and the Americas.
ARTS 2613 - FIGURE DRAWING (3)Prerequisite: ARTS 1610 or permission of the depart-ment chair.This course explores drawing of the human form.Students will draw from a live model to become famil-iar with the structural, anatomical design, and expres-sive elements of the human figure. A variety of mediaand techniques will be used.
ARTS 2615 - CERAMIC DESIGN: HANDBUILDING (3)This course offers an exploration of three-dimensionalforms in clay. Projects include various hand-buildingtechniques. Basic technology in preparing, firing, andglazing is presented.
ARTS 2617 - CERAMIC DESIGN: WHEEL (3)This course offers a solid foundation for “throwing”orforming clay on the potter’s wheel. A variety of issuesin ceramic design, history, decorative techniques, andexpressive potential are explored.
ARTS 2619 - PAINTING (3)Prerequisites: ARTS 1610 and ARTS 1620, or permis-sion of the department chair.This course is an introduction to painting thatexplores composition, color, and technique. Mediaused in the course may include acrylic or oil paint.
ARTS 2621 - WATERCOLOR (3)Prerequisites: ARTS 1610 and ARTS 1620, or permis-sion of the department chair.This course explores the medium of watercolor.Emphasis is placed on the skillful handling of themedium, color, and composition.
ARTS 2624 - PHOTOGRAPHY I (3)This course is an introduction to the use of the cam-era as a creative tool. Students are instructed in thetheoretical principles of the photographic process.The course includes the following topics: methods ofcamera usage, photographic terminology, identifica-tion of the camera’s parts, film processing, darkroomprocedures, contact printing, use of the enlarger, andphotographic composition.
ARTS 2625 - PHOTOGRAPHY II (3)Prerequisite: ARTS 2624 or permission of the depart-ment chair.This course takes photography as a creative tool tothe next level. Students refine camera and darkroomskills as well as explore new photographic and dark-room techniques. Traditional and alternative photo-graphic processes will be introduced. The develop-ment of individual vision expressed in a body of workwill be emphasized.
ARTS 2630 - COMPUTER IMAGERY I (3)This course is an introduction to drawing, design, andcolor that uses the computer as a creative medium.
Astronomy (ASTR)
ASTR 1010 - ASTRONOMY OF THE SOLARSYSTEM (3) (formerly ASTR 1401/1411)Prerequisites: Exit or exemption from LearningSupport mathematics and exit or exemption fromLearning Support reading or ENSL 0090 with a “C” orbetter.This course presents astronomy from the early ideas of
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the cosmos to modern observational techniques. Thesolar system planets, satellites and minor bodies arestudied. The origin and evolution of the solar systemare studied.
ASTR 1010L - ASTRONOMY OF THE SOLARSYSTEM LABORATORY (1)(formerly ASTR 1411L)Prerequisites: Exit or exemption from LearningSupport mathematics and exit or exemption fromLearning Support reading or ENSL 0090 with a “C” orbetter.Prerequisite or Co-requisite: ASTR 1010 (1401/1411)This is the laboratory to accompany ASTR 1010(1401/1411).
ASTR 1020 – STELLAR AND GALACTICASTRONOMY (3)(formerly ASTR 1403/1413)Prerequisites: Exit or exemption from LearningSupport mathematics and exit or exemption fromLearning Support reading or ENSL 0090 with a “C” orbetter.This course includes the study of the Sun and stars,their physical properties and evolution, interstellarmatter, star clusters, our galaxy and other galaxies,and the origin of the Universe.
ASTR 1020L - STELLAR AND GALACTICASTRONOMY LABORATORY (1) (formerly ASTR 1413L)Prerequisites: Exit or exemption from LearningSupport mathematics and exit or exemption fromLearning Support reading or ENSL 0090 with a “C” orbetter.Prerequisite or Co-requisite: ASTR 1020 (1403/1413)This is the laboratory to accompany ASTR 1020(1403/1413).
Biology (BIOL)
BIOL 1402 - CELL BIOLOGY AND GENETICS(3)(formerly BIOL 1401, 2 hour credit)Prerequisites: Exit or exemption from LearningSupport English, reading, and ESL requirementsCo-requisite: BIOL 1402L (1401L).Students investigate principles and applications of cellbiology. Topics include the scientific method, cellstructure and function, basic chemistry of life, genestructure and function, cell division, and genetics.This course is designed for non-science majors.
BIOL 1402L - CELL BIOLOGY ANDGENETICS LABORATORY (1)(formerly BIOL 1401L)Prerequisites: Exit or exemption from LearningSupport English, reading, and ESL requirements.Co-requisite: BIOL 1402 (1401).This laboratory investigates principles and applica-tions of cell biology. Topics include laboratory exer-cises in the scientific method, cell structure andfunction, cell division, gene structure and function,and genetics. This course is designed for non-sciencemajors.
BIOL 1403 - DIVERSITY IN THE LIVINGWORLD (3)Prerequisites: Exit or exemption from LearningSupport English, reading, and ESL requirements.Co-requisite: BIOL 1403L.This course introduces the student to the variety ofliving organisms, including animals, plants, fungi, pro-tozoa, algae, and bacteria, and the biological princi-ples that unite them. Attention is given to theevolution of these forms and their ecological interac-tions with each other and with humanity. This courseis designed for non-science majors.
BIOL 1403L - DIVERSITY IN THE LIVINGWORLD LABORATORY (1)Prerequisites: Exit or exemption from LearningSupport English, reading, and ESL requirements.Co-requisite: BIOL 1403.This course provides the student with hands-on expe-rience with a variety of living and preserved organ-isms, including animals, plants, fungi, protozoa, algae,and bacteria, and the principles of evolution and ecol-ogy that unite them. This course is designed for non-science majors.
BIOL 1405 - HUMAN BIOLOGY AND DIS-EASE (2)Prerequisites: Exit or exemption from LearningSupport English, reading, and ESL requirements.Co-requisite: BIOL 1405L.Students will explore the application of the scientificmethod to discover the biological principles of health,disease, aging, and metabolism; the latter includesexercise physiology and maintenance of body weight.The integumentary, skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular,digestive, nervous, urinary, and reproductive organsystems will be explored. This course is designed fornon-science majors.
BIOL 1405L - HUMAN BIOLOGY AND DIS-EASE LABORATORY (1)Prerequisites: Exit or exemption from LearningSupport English, reading, and ESL requirements.
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Co-requisite: BIOL 1405.This is an investigative laboratory to support BIOL1405. This course is designed for non-science majors.
BIOL 1407 - PLANTS, PEOPLE, AND THEENVIRONMENT (3)Prerequisite: Exit or exemption from LearningSupport English, reading, and ESL requirementsCo-requisite: BIOL 1407L.This course discusses the uses of plants including cul-tivation and history of plants, plant populations anddiversity, evolution, plant anatomy and physiology,and plant diseases. This course is designed for non-science majors.
BIOL 1407L - PLANTS, PEOPLE, AND THEENVIRONMENT LABORATORY (1)Prerequisites: Exit or exemption from LearningSupport English, reading, and ESL requirements.Co-requisite: BIOL 1407.This course uses hands-on laboratory experiences tosupport topics covered in BIOL 1407. Emphasis isplaced on use of the scientific method and use ofinvestigative techniques to explore plant physiology,anatomy, and ecology. This course is designed for non-science majors.
BIOL 1611 - HUMAN ANATOMY ANDPHYSIOLOGY I (3)Prerequisites: CHEM 1151 and CHEM 1151L, CHEM1951, or CHEM 1211 and CHEM 1211L, each with a“C” or better.Co-requisite: BIOL 1611L.This is the first of a two-course sequence in humananatomy and physiology designed to meet the require-ments for nursing, dental hygiene, physical education,and other health science majors. Topics coveredinclude animal cell structure and function, cell chem-istry, cell division, metabolism, tissues, integumentarysystem, skeletal system, muscle system, and nervoussystem.
BIOL 1611L - HUMAN ANATOMY ANDPHYSIOLOGY I LABORATORY (1)Co-requisite: BIOL 1611.This is a laboratory covering microscopic survey ofanimal cells and tissues, skeletal system, muscle sys-tem (animal dissection and muscle identificationusing human models), nervous system with emphasison the brain and sense organs.
BIOL 1612 - HUMAN ANATOMY ANDPHYSIOLOGY II (3)Prerequisites: BIOL 1611 and BIOL 1611L, each witha “C” or better.Co-requisite: BIOL 1612L.
This course is a continuation of BIOL 1611 and coversthe concepts of human anatomy and physiology thatwere not considered in BIOL 1611. Topics includemetabolism and the digestive, cardiovascular, respira-tory, urinary, endocrine, and reproductive systems.
BIOL 1612L - HUMAN ANATOMY ANDPHYSIOLOGY II LABORATORY (1)Co-requisite: BIOL 1612.This is a laboratory covering blood and the cardiovas-cular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, endocrine, andreproductive systems.
BIOL 1913 – MICROBIOLOGY (3)Prerequisites: BIOL 1612 and BIOL 1612L, each witha “C” or better.Co-requisite: BIOL 1913L.This is a study of fundamental principles includingbasic culture and staining techniques, cellular metab-olism, sterilization, disinfection, basic principles ofimmunology, and etiology of some infectious diseases.This course is designed primarily for students whointend to enter one of the health professions.
BIOL 1913L - MICROBIOLOGYLABORATORY (1)Co-requisite: BIOL 1913.This is a laboratory with experiments in microbial cul-ture and staining techniques, cell metabolism, disin-fection, and sterilization. Isolation of some normalflora and a survey of parasites are included.
BIOL 2107 - PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY I (3)Prerequisites: CHEM 1211 and CHEM 1211L, eachwith a “C” or better.Co-requisite: BIOL 2107L.Students investigate the principles and applications ofbiology. Topics include the scientific method, cellstructure and function, basic chemistry of life, cellularreproduction, classical and molecular genetics, and asurvey of selected organisms (bacteria, fungi, protists,and plants). This course is designed for studentswhose program of study is science.
BIOL 2107L - PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY ILABORATORY (1)Co-requisite: BIOL 2107.This is an in-depth laboratory that applies the scien-tific method in studying cell structure and function,classical and molecular genetics, and the diversity andunifying characteristics of organisms including bacte-ria, protists, fungi, and plants. This course is designedfor students whose program of study is science.
BIOL 2108 - PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY II (3)Prerequisites: BIOL 2107 and BIOL 2107L, each witha “C” or better.
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Co-requisite: BIOL 2108L.This course includes a survey of the animal kingdomwith emphasis on diversity and evolutionary theory,mechanisms, and relationships; selected topics in ver-tebrate anatomy and physiology with emphasis on thehuman; and an introduction to ecology. This courseis designed for students whose program of study isscience.
BIOL 2108L - PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY IILABORATORY (1)Co-requisite: BIOL 2108.This is an in-depth laboratory that involves the studyof population genetics, diversity and unifying charac-teristics of animals, organ system structure and func-tion, and ecology. This course is designed for studentswhose program of study is science.
BIOL 2650K - LIFE SCIENCE FOR MIDDLESCHOOL TEACHERS (4)Prerequisites: Exit or exemption from all LearningSupport and ESL requirements and EDUC 1603, orstudents with degrees.The primary topics of the life science course willinclude the cell, genetics, diversity and adaptations oforganisms, and ecology. There will be laboratory workin a local school lab, Internet-based projects, and labexercises conducted in the home. This course doesnot meet program of study requirements for the associ-ate’s degree in teacher education.
Business Administration (BISM,BUSA)
BISM 2601 - BUSINESS INFORMATIONSYSTEMS (3)This course familiarizes students with managementinformation systems theory, the hardware and softwaresystems available for meeting information systemsrequirements, and the application of current softwarepackages (spreadsheets and databases) to solve infor-mation problems. The emphasis is primarily on usingthe computer through practical, hands-on operationthereby providing experience in the use of computersin higher-level courses and business environments
BUSA 2106 - THE ENVIRONMENT OFBUSINESS (3)This course is an introduction to the legal, regulatory,political, social, ethical, cultural, environmental, andtechnological issues that form the context for busi-ness. It includes an overview of the impact of demo-graphic diversity on organizations.
Chemistry (CHEM)
CHEM 1151 - SURVEY OF CHEMISTRY I (3)Prerequisites: Exit or exemption from LearningSupport mathematics and exit or exemption fromLearning Support reading or ENSL 0090 with a “C” orbetter.Co-requisite: CHEM 1151L.This course is intended for students in physical educa-tion, business, humanities, social sciences, and alliedhealth (Nursing or Dental Hygiene) planning to pur-sue baccalaureate degrees. The primary topics coveredare measurements, nomenclature, atomic bonding,states of matter, solutions, equilibria, acids, bases, andpH. This course lays the foundation for understandingof biochemical processes.
CHEM 1151L - SURVEY OF CHEMISTRY ILABORATORY (1)Co-requisite: CHEM 1151.This is a laboratory to accompany CHEM 1151. Aminimum of three hours per week is scheduled.
CHEM 1152 - SURVEY OF CHEMISTRY II (3)Prerequisites: CHEM 1151 and CHEM 1151L orCHEM 1211 and CHEM 1211L, each with a “C” orbetter.Co-requisite: CHEM 1152L.This is the second in a two-semester sequence ofintroductory chemistry. Nursing and dental hygienestudents planning to pursue a baccalaureate degreemay need to enroll in CHEM 1152. The primary top-ics are basic functional groups and reactions of organicmolecules. Additionally, carbohydrates, lipids, pro-teins, and enzymes are introduced.
CHEM 1152L - SURVEY OF CHEMISTRY IILABORATORY (1)Co-requisite: CHEM 1152.This is a laboratory to accompany CHEM 1152. Aminimum of three hours per week is scheduled.
CHEM 1211 - PRINCIPLES OFCHEMISTRY I (3)Through summer 2003:Prerequisites: MATH 1101 or MATH 1113 with a “C”or better and exit or exemption from LearningSupport reading or ENSL 0090 with a “C” or better.Beginning fall 2003:Prerequisite: Exit or exemption from LearningSupport reading or ENSL 0090 with a “C” or better.Prerequisite: MATH 1113 with a “C” or better or Co-requisite: MATH 1113.Co-requisite: CHEM 1211L.This is the first course in a two-semester sequencecovering the fundamental principles and applications
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of chemistry for science majors. Topics to be coveredinclude composition of matter, stoichiometry, periodicrelations, and nomenclature.
CHEM 1211L - PRINCIPLES OFCHEMISTRY I LABORATORY (1)Co-requisite: CHEM 1211.Laboratory exercises supplement the lecture materialof CHEM 1211.
CHEM 1212 - PRINCIPLES OF CHEMISTRY II (3)Through summer 2003:Prerequisites: CHEM 1211 and CHEM 1211L eachwith a “C” or better.Co-requisite: CHEM 1212L. Beginning fall 2003:Prerequisites: CHEM 1211, CHEM 1211L, andMATH 1113 each with a “C” or better.Co-requisite: CHEM 1212L.This is the second course in a two-semester sequencecovering the fundamental principles and applicationsof chemistry for science majors.
CHEM 1212L - PRINCIPLES OFCHEMISTRY II LABORATORY (1)Co-requisite: CHEM 1212.Laboratory exercises supplement the lecture materialof CHEM 1212.
CHEM 1951 - SURVEY OF CHEMISTRY I (3)Prerequisites: Exit or exemption from LearningSupport mathematics and exit or exemption fromLearning Support reading or ENSL 0090 with a “C” orbetter.This course is CHEM 1151 without a laboratory com-ponent. It is intended for nursing and dental hygienestudents. Nursing and dental hygiene students plan-ning to pursue a baccalaureate degree should enroll inCHEM 1151 and CHEM 1151L.
CHEM 1952 - SURVEY OF CHEMISTRY II (3)Prerequisites: CHEM 1951 or CHEM 1151 andCHEM 1151L or CHEM 1211 and CHEM 1211L,each with a “C” or better.This course is CHEM 1152 without a laboratory com-ponent. It is intended for students in dental hygieneand other allied health sciences. Dental hygiene andother allied health science students planning to pur-sue a baccalaureate degree should enroll in CHEM1152 and 1152L.
CHEM 2641 - FUNDAMENTAL ORGANICCHEMISTRY I (3)Prerequisites: CHEM 1212 and CHEM 1212L, eachwith a “C” or better.Co-requisite: CHEM 2641L.This is the first of a two-semester sequence of organicchemistry. Topics include relative reactivity of organicmolecules, stereochemistry, and an introduction tofunctional groups, reaction mechanisms, and simplesynthesis. It is intended to provide preparation in thefundamentals of organic chemistry needed forentrance into medical, dental, veterinary, and phar-macy schools. Students in biological sciences may usethis sequence for their requirements, but some schoolswill not allow this sequence to satisfy requirements fora chemistry major.
CHEM 2641L - FUNDAMENTAL ORGANICCHEMISTRY I LABORATORY (1) Co-requisite: CHEM 2641.This is a laboratory to accompany CHEM 2641. Aminimum of three hours per week is scheduled.
CHEM 2642 - FUNDAMENTAL ORGANICCHEMISTRY II (3)Prerequisites: CHEM 2641 and CHEM 2641L, eachwith a “C” or better.Co-requisite: CHEM 2642L.This is the second in a two-semester sequence. Topicsinclude an in-depth study of reaction mechanisms andthe synthesis of moderately complex molecules. Thestudy of molecular spectroscopy is included.
CHEM 2642L - FUNDAMENTAL ORGANICCHEMISTRY II LABORATORY (1)Co-requisite: CHEM 2642.This is a laboratory to accompany CHEM 2642. Aminimum of three hours per week is scheduled.
Chinese (CHIN)
CHIN 1001 - ELEMENTARY CHINESE I (3)This course provides an introduction to spoken andwritten Chinese. Using basic grammatical patternsand a fundamental vocabulary, the student becomesfamiliar with the syntax of the language. Simple textsdealing with cultural topics are used to develop skillin reading. An accompanying workbook providesneeded practice in writing the language. The fourskills—listening, speaking, reading, and writing—aredeveloped simultaneously.
CHIN 1002 - ELEMENTARY CHINESE II (3)Prerequisite: CHIN 1001 or permission of the depart-ment chair.This course is a continuation of CHIN 1001.
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CHIN 2001 - INTERMEDIATE CHINESE I (3)Prerequisite: CHIN 1002 or permission of the depart-ment chair.This course is a continuation of Elementary Chinese.The student continues with more sophisticated writ-ing and reading materials and works increasingly withmore difficult activities stressing speaking, compre-hending, reading, and writing.
CHIN 2002 - INTERMEDIATE CHINESE II (3)Prerequisite: CHIN 2001 or permission of the depart-ment chair.This course is a continuation of CHIN 2001. Culturaland literary reading selections develop a deeperinsight into an understanding of the Chinese peoples.
CHIN 2005 - ADVANCED CHINESE I (3)Prerequisite: CHIN 2002 or permission of the depart-ment chair.This course is a continuation of CHIN 2002.
CHIN 2006 - ADVANCED CHINESE II (3)Prerequisite: CHIN 2005 or permission of the depart-ment chair. This course is a continuation of CHIN 2005.
Communication (COMM)
COMM 1201 - INTRODUCTION TOCOMMUNICATION (3)Prerequisite: Exit or exemption from LearningSupport English, reading, and ESL requirements.This is an introductory course in oral communication,stressing the fundamental principles. Special attentionis given to critical thinking, global issues, the selec-tion and organization of materials, and the presenta-tion of individual speeches and group deliberations.
COMM 1201H - INTRODUCTION TOCOMMUNICATION (HONORS) (3)Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Honors Program. This course is COMM 1201 for honors students.
COMM 1610 - IMPROVING VOICE ANDARTICULATION (3)This is a laboratory-oriented class for the correction ofdeficiencies in voice or articulation. Careful analysisof each student’s speech problems is made, followed byintensive directed exercises for their correction, basedon an understanding of the speaking mechanism andof elementary phonetics. The course is not for treat-ment of foreign dialect or severe speech disordersrequiring speech therapy.
Computer Science (CSCI)
CSCI 1300 - INTRODUCTION TOCOMPUTER SCIENCE (3)(formerly CSCI 1401)Prerequisites: Exit or exemption from all LearningSupport and ESL requirements.This course provides an overview of selected majorareas of current computing technology, organization,and use. Topics surveyed include the history of com-puting, data representation and storage, hardware andsoftware organization, communications technologies,ethical and social issues, and fundamental problemsolving and programming skills. Hands-on projectsenhance and reinforce the ideas presented in class.
CSCI 1301 - PRINCIPLES OF COMPUTERSCIENCE I (4)Prerequisites: CSCI 1300 (1401) and MATH 1101 orMATH 1111 or MATH 1113 or MATH 2431, eachwith a “C” or better.This course is an introduction to the fundamentalprinciples of computer science. It emphasizes struc-tured, top-down development and testing of computerprograms. The course includes an overview of com-puters and programming; problem solving and algo-rithm development; simple data types; arithmetic andlogic operators; selection structures; repetition struc-tures; text files; arrays (one-and-two dimensional);procedural abstraction and software design; modularprogramming (including subprograms or the equiva-lent).
CSCI 1302 - PRINCIPLES OF COMPUTERSCIENCE II (4)Prerequisite: CSCI 1301 with a “C” or better.The course continues the introduction of the funda-mental principles of computer science from CSCI1301. It includes an overview of abstract data types(ADTs); arrays (multi-dimensional) and records; setsand strings; binary files; searching and sorting; intro-ductory algorithm analysis (including Big-O); recur-sion; pointers and linked lists; software engineeringconcepts; dynamic data structures (stacks, queues,trees).
CSCI 2660 - COMPUTER ORGANIZATIONAND PROGRAMMING (3)Prerequisite: CSCI 1302 with a “C” or better.This course provides the student with an overview ofinformation organization, structure, and computer sys-tem organization. Topics include computer organiza-tion, assembly systems, internal data structures, andprogramming techniques in assembly language.
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CSCI 2800 – CAPSTONE PROJECT (1-3)Prerequisites: Sophomore standing, completion of twosequential programming courses with a “C” or better,and approval of project proposal by department chair.This is a sophomore-level capstone project applyingthe theories, tools, and techniques of computer sci-ence designed to provide the skills needed to findemployment. A full-time faculty project advisor mustapprove the project proposal. The project will addressthree areas: analysis of an actual industry problem,proposed solution for the problem, and implementa-tion of the solution. Collaboration with industry isrequired. Credit hours will be determined as follows:one hour for problem analysis, two hours for problemanalysis and problem solution, and three hours forcompletion of all three areas of the project. A writtentechnical report and oral presentation to faculty andstudents are required to complete the course.
CSCI 2900 – SELECTED TOPICS (3)Prerequisite: Sophomore standing and CSCI 1301with a “C” or better, or permission of the instructorand department chair.Special Topics allows courses on specific topics oftimely interest to the computer science profession tobe selected by the department and offered on ademand basis. Students interested in this courseshould contact the Computer Science department fordetailed information on upcoming offerings.
Dental Hygiene (DHYG)
DHYG 1901 - DENTAL HYGIENE I (3)Prerequisites: BIOL 1612 and BIOL 1612L, each witha “C” or better.Co-requisite: DHYG 1911.This course provides an introduction to the basic the-ories and techniques fundamental to dental hygienepractice including an overview of the profession, ori-entation to the clinical facility, prevention of diseasetransmission, the comprehensive health history, theintraoral and extraoral examination, vital signs, char-acteristics of normal gingiva and the periodontia, hardand soft deposits, dental caries, stains, polishing,charting, oral hygiene methods and aids, occlusion,fluorides, and topical agents.
DHYG 1902 - DENTAL HYGIENE II (2)Prerequisite: DHYG 1901 with a “C” or better.Co-requisite: DHYG 1912.This course is a continuation of the fundamental the-ories and techniques of DHYG 1901. In addition, itfocuses on office emergencies, instrument sharpening,oral hygiene methods and aids, dental hygiene care forspecial needs patients, ultrasonics, antimicrobials,periodontal debridement, periodontal assessment anddiagnosis, and treatment planning, implementation,and evaluation.
DHYG 1903 - DENTAL HYGIENE III (1)Prerequisite: DHYG 1902 with a “C” or better.Co-requisite: DHYG 1913. This course is a continuation of the fundamental the-ories and techniques in DHYG 1902. In addition, itfocuses on treatment care plans, advanced instrumen-tation, and dental hygiene care for special needspatients.
DHYG 1911 - CLINICAL DENTALHYGIENE I (2)Prerequisites: BIOL 1612 and BIOL 1612L, each witha “C” or better.Co-requisite: DHYG 1901.This is the laboratory to accompany DHYG 1901.Additional topics include patient and operator posi-tions and dental hygiene instrumentation.
DHYG 1912 - CLINICAL DENTALHYGIENE II (3)Prerequisite: DHYG 1911 with a “C” or better.Co-requisite: DHYG 1902.This is the laboratory to accompany DHYG 1902.Direct patient care is initiated.
DHYG 1913 - CLINICAL DENTALHYGIENE III (2)Prerequisite: DHYG 1912 with a “C” or better.Co-requisite: DHYG 1903. Students are involved in direct patient care withemphasis on periodontally involved patients. In addi-tion, students will rotate through dental materialsminilab sessions in which they will manipulate vari-ous dental materials in a clinical setting.
DHYG 1921 - DENTAL TISSUES (4)Prerequisites: BIOL 1612 and BIOL 1612L, each witha “C” or better.Co-requisite: DHYG 1923.This course is a study of the embryological and histo-logical development of the face, oral cavity, and theprimary and permanent dentitions. The anatomy andfunctions of the primary and permanent dentitionsand their supporting structures and the anatomy ofthe head and neck will be included. Instructional top-ics are enhanced through laboratory experiences.
DHYG 1923 - DENTAL RADIOLOGY (2)Prerequisites: BIOL 1612 and BIOL 1612L, each witha “C” or better.Co-requisite: DHYG 1921.This course is a study of the principles of ionizing radi-ation, the principles and techniques of intraoral andextraoral radiography, interpretation of dental radi-ographs, and environmental safety measures.Instructional topics are enhanced through laboratoryexperiences.
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DHYG 1925 - ORAL PATHOLOGY (4)Prerequisites: BIOL 1913, BIOL 1913L, and DHYG1921, each with a “C” or better.This course is a study of the principles of general andoral pathology in relationship to the manifestation ofdiseases in the oral cavity, to include the teeth, softtissues, and supporting structures. Special emphasiswill be placed on the inflammatory response as itrelates to periodontal disease: the histopathogenesis,etiologies, classification, and treatments of the diseasewith emphasis on the role of the dental hygienist andearly recognition.
DHYG 1927 - DENTAL MATERIALS (1)Prerequisite: CHEM 1951 with a “C” or better.Co-requisite: DHYG 1913.This course is a study of the properties and materialsused in dentistry.
DHYG 2901 - DENTAL HYGIENE IV (2)Prerequisite: DHYG 1903 with a “C” or better.Co-requisite: DHYG 2911.This is a modular course in which students are intro-duced to nutrition and its relationship to general andoral health with an emphasis on oral preventive mea-sures; a continuation of planning and assessing oralhealth treatment for special needs patients; and a studyof the behavioral foundations of communication skillsand learning theory related to the dental hygieneprocess.
DHYG 2902 - DENTAL HYGIENE V (1)Prerequisite: DHYG 2901 with a “C” or better.Co-requisite: DHYG 2912.This is a modular course offering students a study injurisprudence and ethics relating to the practice ofdentistry and dental hygiene; a review of dental officepractice management and maintenance; an applica-tion grid of professional and personal management ofself for employment; a review of dental hygiene pro-fessional associations and career alternatives; also, anenhancement of instructional topics presented inDHYG 2921 through the development and delivery ofdental health educational programs to various groupsin the community and through field experiences.
DHYG 2911 - CLINICAL DENTALHYGIENE IV (3)Prerequisite: DHYG 1913 with a “C” or better.Co-requisite: DHYG 2901.This course involves students in direct patient care atthe campus clinic, where emphasis is placed on identi-fying, planning, and assessing clinical treatment.Enrichment clinical and laboratory rotations are pro-vided at off-campus facilities.
DHYG 2912 - CLINICAL DENTALHYGIENE V (4)Prerequisite: DHYG 2911 with a “C” or better.Co-requisite: DHYG 2902.This course is a study in direct patient care offered atthe campus clinic, allowing for mastery of dentalhygiene skills and appointment management. Enrich-ment clinical rotations are provided at off-campusfacilities.
DHYG 2921 - PUBLIC HEALTH (3)Prerequisite: ATEC 1203.This course is a survey of the methods of epidemiologyused to determine the dental health of a communityand an explanation of program planning to promotedental health through prevention and education.Critical review of dental research includes basic statis-tical methods.
DHYG 2923 - DENTAL PHARMACOLOGYAND ANESTHESIOLOGY (2)Prerequisite: DHYG 1925 with a “C” or better.This course is a study of the properties, dosage, andeffects of therapeutic drugs, analgesics, and anesthet-ics with emphasis placed on pharmacological agentsused in dentistry and office emergencies.
Drama (DRMA)Drama Majors Advisement Alert: Because of thesequential nature of many of the Fine Arts courses,students must meet during their first semester atGeorgia Perimeter College with a Fine Arts advisoron the Clarkston Campus to plan their course ofstudy. Fine Arts majors need to start their major areacourses in their first semester in order to complete thetwo-year sequence.
The Drama Program at the College is designed forstudents wishing to pursue a career in theatrically-related professions by meeting the freshman andsophomore drama requirements established by mostfour-year schools. Students who complete the recom-mended transfer drama curriculum will be prepared toenter as juniors and meet the lower-division require-ments for drama majors at most institutions.
The College Drama Program offers its students theopportunity to put the skills they have learned in classto practical use, both as performers and as technicians,in a variety of theatrical productions, thereby gainingexperience for artistic growth and resume building. Itis widely recognized that drama majors at the Collegeare offered more theatrical experience at the freshmanand sophomore levels than at most senior colleges oruniversities.
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DRMA 1301 - INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE (3)The course is a survey of theatre from fifth centuryB.C. Greece through the twentieth century. The his-tory, playwrights, literature, and styles of the majorperiods of theatre are included. Various aspects of playproduction and the importance of theatre as an artform and cultural force are treated.
DRMA 1603 - INTRODUCTION TO ACTING (3)The fundamentals of acting technique are introduced,including an actor’s approach to a role, pantomime,and improvisation. Assignments include preparationof scenes from plays. This is a lecture-laboratorycourse.
DRMA 1604 - INTERMEDIATE ACTING (3)Prerequisite: DRMA 1603.This course is a continuation of DRMA 1603 withemphasis on an actor’s approach to a role, characteri-zation, styles of acting, and vocal technique.Assignments include presentation of scenes fromperiod and modern plays.
DRMA 1607 - STAGECRAFT (3)The fundamentals of scene design, set construction,painting, lighting, costuming, and backstage organiza-tion are emphasized. Practical work in the stage shopor in College theatre facilities is required.
DRMA 1701 - THEATRE PRACTICUM (1)Practical work on productions in the areas of acting,stage management, lighting, sound, set construction,costuming, props, and make-up is provided. One hourof practicum may be taken each semester for foursemesters.
DRMA 2611 - DIRECTING (3)Prerequisite: DRMA 1603.Emphasis is placed on the fundamentals of play direct-ing, interpreting the script, blocking the play, pacing,polishing the show, and working with the actor. One-act plays are prepared for class and public presentation.
DRMA 2613 – THEATRE WORKSHOP (3)Prerequisite: Permission of the department chair.This course is designed to offer the student practicaltheatre experiences working with a major project.Individualized instruction is provided according to thestudent’s area of specialization.
Economics (ECON)
ECON 2105 - PRINCIPLES OFMACROECONOMICS (3) Prerequisite: Exit or exemption from LearningSupport reading or ENSL 0090 with a “C” or better.This is an introductory course in macroeconomics. Itintroduces students to concepts that will enable themto understand and analyze economic aggregate andevaluate economic policies. The areas of fiscal policy,monetary policy, social goals, monetary systems,national income, employment, inflation, and eco-nomic growth are included.
ECON 2106 - PRINCIPLES OFMICROECONOMICS (3) Prerequisite: Exit or exemption from LearningSupport reading or ENSL 0090 with a “C” or better.This is an introductory course in microeconomics. Itintroduces students to concepts that will enable themto understand and analyze structure and performanceof the market economy. The areas of price elasticity,market structures, product and factor pricing, less-developed countries, and comparative economic sys-tems are included.
Education (EDUC)
EDUC 1603 - FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION (3) Prerequisite: Exit or exemption from LearningSupport reading or ENSL 0090 with a “C” or better.The course provides an overview of the field of educa-tion and sets forth the historical, psychological, socio-logical, and philosophical foundations of education. Amain component of the course entails a mandatory20-hour field experience at a local area school. Inaddition, the course affords an up-to-date assessmentof job opportunities, “shortages and surpluses,” in thevarious levels and specialties in education as well asinformation concerning the Praxis I exam.
EDUC 2600 - INTRODUCTION TO EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN (3)Prerequisite: EDUC 1603.An introductory course that focuses on the identifica-tion and accommodation of students with exception-alities in the regular classroom, includingcharacteristics, causes, and possible impacts. Topicsinclude legal requirements, ethical implications, pre-referral and referral procedures, education strategies,assistive technologies, collaboration between regularand special educators, family involvement, and cur-rent issues of teaching exceptional individuals in theregular classroom.
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Engineering (ENGR)ENGR 1011 - INTRODUCTION TOAUTOCAD (4)Prerequisite: Prior instruction or practice in engineer-ing graphics.This is the first of a two-course sequence that offershands-on instruction in the use of drawing, editing,and utility commands of AutoCAD for Windows toproduce two-dimensional drawings. Prior knowledgeis assumed to read and produce orthographic, isomet-ric, and other forms of pictorial representations usingtraditional tools.
ENGR 1012 - INTERMEDIATE AUTOCAD (4) Prerequisite: ENGR 1011 or permission of the depart-ment chair.This is the second of a two-course sequence that con-tinues the review of basic commands of AutoCAD forWindows to produce two-dimensional drawings. Thiscourse provides hands-on instruction in using thisindustry-standard software to create three-dimen-sional engineering drawings and solid modeling.
ENGR 1603 - INTRODUCTION TOENGINEERING (3) Prerequisite or Co-requisite: MATH 1113.This course provides students with an overview of var-ious engineering disciplines to assist them in makingwell-informed career choices in the profession. Keytopics include exploring the nature of the field andcareer opportunities in civil, chemical, electrical,mechanical, and other major disciplines; tools of tech-nical communication; recording and analyzing data;dimensional analysis; computational techniques ofapproximate solutions; and basic statistical tools forquality control.
ENGR 1608 - ENGINEERING GRAPHICSAND DESIGN (4)Prerequisite: MATH 1113 with a “C” or better.This course introduces the principles of computer-assisted graphics and engineering design with empha-sis on the fundamentals of the design process. Thecourse integrates basic techniques of creating multi-view drawings and other forms of pictorial representa-tion of freehand rendering and computer graphicsusing industry-standard software. Orthographic pro-jection, auxiliary and section views, dimensioning andtolerancing practices, and industrial manufacturingprocesses are presented.
ENGR 2605 - STATICS (3) Prerequisites: PHYS 2211 and PHYS 2211L.Prerequisite or Co-requisite: MATH 2432.The principles of statics in two and three dimensions
are covered. Other topics are internal forces in trusses,frames, machines, and continuous beams, dry friction,and centroids or centers of mass of curves, areas,and volumes.
ENGR 2606 - DYNAMICS (3) Prerequisite: ENGR 2605.Topics of study include kinematics and kinetics ofrigid bodies in plane motion.
English (ENGL)
ENGL 0098 - BASIC COMPOSITION (4)This course is an introductory study of the essay,emphasizing idea generation, paragraph development,and effective sentence construction. The courseincludes a one-hour-per-week laboratory componentfor more individualized instruction.
ENGL 0099 - PRE-COLLEGECOMPOSITION (4) Prerequisite: ENGL 0098 with a “C” or better orappropriate placement. This is a course in the writing of essays, with particu-lar attention given to expanding the paragraph intothe essay, ordering ideas, and using transitionaldevices. Emphasis is given to grammar and usagewithin the composition. This course includes a one-hour-per-week laboratory component for more indi-vidualized instruction.
ENGL 1101 - ENGLISH COMPOSITION I (3) Prerequisites: Exit or exemption from LearningSupport English, reading, and ESL requirements.This course focuses on skills required for effectivewriting in a variety of contexts, with emphasis onexposition, analysis, and argumentation, andalso including introductory use of a variety of researchskills. Some sections of this course are taught withcomputer assistance in classrooms equipped with per-sonal computers. Keyboarding experience will be use-ful but is not required.
ENGL 1101E - ENGLISH COMPOSITION I(ESL) (3) Prerequisites: Exit or exemption from LearningSupport English, reading, and ESL requirements.This course focuses on skills required for effectivewriting in a variety of contexts, with emphasis onexposition, analysis, and argumentation, andalso including introductory use of a variety of researchskills. Some sections of this course are taught withcomputer assistance in classrooms equipped with per-sonal computers. Keyboarding experience will be use-ful but is not required.
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ENGL 1101H - ENGLISH COMPOSITION I(HONORS) (3) Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Honors Program.This course is ENGL 1101 for honors students.
ENGL 1102 - ENGLISH COMPOSITION II (3) Prerequisite: ENGL 1101 or ENGL 1101H with a “C”or better.This course develops writing skills beyond the levelsof proficiency required by ENGL 1101, emphasizesinterpretation and evaluation, and incorporatesmore advanced research methods. A research paper isrequired. Some sections of this course are taught withcomputer assistance in classrooms equipped with per-sonal computers. Keyboarding experience will be use-ful but is not required.
ENGL 1102H - ENGLISH COMPOSITION II(HONORS) (3) Prerequisites: ENGL 1101 or ENGL 1101H with a“C” or better and acceptance into the HonorsProgram.This course is ENGL 1102 for honors students.
ENGL 2111 - WORLD LITERATURE I (3) (formerly ENGL 2303)Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 or ENGL 1102H with a “C”or better.This course offers a survey of world literature includ-ing the ancient world, classical Greece and Rome, theMiddle Ages, and the Renaissance.
ENGL 2111H - WORLD LITERATURE I(HONORS) (3) (formerly ENGL 2303H)Prerequisites: ENGL 1102 or ENGL 1102H with a“C” or better and acceptance into the HonorsProgram.This course is ENGL 2111 (2303) for honors students.
ENGL 2112 - WORLD LITERATURE II (3) (formerly ENGL 2305)Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 or ENGL 1102H with a “C”or better.This course offers a survey of world literature from theAge of Reason through the twentieth century.
ENGL 2112H - WORLD LITERATURE II(HONORS) (3) (formerly ENGL 2305H)Prerequisites: ENGL 1102 or ENGL 1102H with a“C” or better and acceptance into the HonorsProgram.This course is ENGL 2112 (2305) for honors students.
ENGL 2121 - BRITISH LITERATURE I (3) (formerly ENGL 2320)Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 or ENGL 1102H with a “C”or better.This course considers British literature from theAnglo-Saxon epic through the Age of Reason.
ENGL 2121H - BRITISH LITERATURE I(HONORS) (3) (formerly ENGL 2320H)Prerequisites: ENGL 1102 or ENGL 1102H with a“C”or better and acceptance into the Honors Program.This course is ENGL 2121 (2320) for honors students.
ENGL 2122 - BRITISH LITERATURE II (3) (formerly ENGL 2322)Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 or ENGL 1102H with a “C”or better.Students are introduced to British literature from theRomantic Period through the twentieth century.
ENGL 2122H - BRITISH LITERATURE II(HONORS) (3) (formerly ENGL 2322H)Prerequisites: ENGL 1102 or ENGL 1102H with a “C”or better and acceptance into the Honors Program.This course is ENGL 2122 (2322) for honors students.
ENGL 2131 - AMERICAN LITERATURE I (3) (formerly ENGL 2310)Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 or ENGL 1102H with a “C”or better.Students consider the literature of the United Statesfrom its beginning to the late nineteenth century.
ENGL 2131H - AMERICAN LITERATURE I(HONORS) (3) (formerly ENGL 2310H)Prerequisites: ENGL 1102 or ENGL 1102H with a“C” or better and acceptance into the HonorsProgram.This course is ENGL 2131 (2310) for honors students.
ENGL 2132 - AMERICAN LITERATURE II (3) (formerly ENGL 2312)Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 or ENGL 1102H with a “C”or better.Students consider the literature of the United Statesfrom American Realism to the present.
ENGL 2132H - AMERICAN LITERATURE II(HONORS) (3) (formerly ENGL 2312H)Prerequisites: ENGL 1102 or ENGL 1102H with a“C” or better and acceptance into the HonorsProgram.This course is ENGL 2132 (2312) for honors students.
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ENGL 2600 - CREATIVE WRITING (3) Prerequisites: Exit or exemption from LearningSupport English, reading, and ESL requirements.Focusing on the writing of original fiction and poetry,this course may also consider drama and creative non-fiction. Workshop sessions, contemporary perfor-mances, and representative readings in a variety ofgenres and publications are included.
English As A Second Language (ENSL)Non-native speakers of English must enroll in appro-priate ENSL courses or test out of ENSL requirementsbefore registering for their first semester at theCollege. Students are placed in ENSL courses accord-ing to their scores on the ENSL Placement Test.Students who need to take ENSL courses firstmust register for all required ENSL or LearningSupport courses before registering for other courses.
ENSL 0070 - INTEGRATED SKILLS I (4)Prerequisite: Placement by appropriate examination.Students use intermediate-level ESL materials as theydevelop communication skills with an emphasis onreading and writing in English as a second language.
ENSL 0071 - APPLIED GRAMMAR I (3)Prerequisite: Previous knowledge of English requiredas demonstrated by examination.Students develop grammar skills at the low-intermedi-ate level in the context of their own writing and byanalyzing reading passages. Parts of speech,verb tenses, subject-verb agreement, and basic sen-tence structure will be emphasized.
ENSL 0072 - ACADEMIC COMMUNICATIONSKILLS I (3)Prerequisite: Previous knowledge of English requiredas demonstrated by examination.Speaking and listening skills are developed at the low-intermediate level. Listening comprehension, pronun-ciation, and presentation skills are emphasized.
ENSL 0080 - INTEGRATED SKILLS II (4)Prerequisite: ENSL 0070 with a “C” or better orappropriate placement.Intermediate-level students use pre-college materials asthey develop academic communication skills with anemphasis on reading and writing. They demonstrateunderstanding and respond critically to these materialsin writing, including reports and compositions.
ENSL 0081 - APPLIED GRAMMAR II (3)Prerequisite: ENSL 0071 with a “C” or better orappropriate placement.Intermediate-level students develop grammar skills in
the context of writing compositions and analyzingreading passages. Punctuation, usage, and linguisticconcerns of non-native English speakers areemphasized.
ENSL 0082 - ACADEMIC COMMUNICATIONSKILLS II (3)Prerequisite: ENSL 0072 with a “C” or better orappropriate placement.Speaking and listening skills are developed at theintermediate level. Listening comprehension, note-taking, pronunciation, and presentation skills areemphasized.
ENSL 0090 - ACADEMIC ENGLISH (6)Prerequisite: ENSL 0080 with a “C” or better orappropriate placement.Students use college-level materials as they developthe reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills theywill use in their academic work. They demonstrateunderstanding and respond critically to these materi-als in speech and writing, including reports, essays,and a short documented paper.
ENSL 0095 -WRITING WORKSHOP (3)Prerequisites: ENSL 0090 with a “C” or better andfailure to exit the ESL program.Students review and refine organizational and editingskills and improve their application of grammar whilewriting and reading essays.
Environmental Sciences (ENVS)
ENVS 1401 - ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (3)Prerequisite: Exit or exemption from all LearningSupport or ESL requirements.This is a non-laboratory science course designed toinvestigate the role of humans in their environment.Students develop a knowledge base about their bio-logical and physical environment. This informationleads to exploration of human dependence on, tech-nological control over, and interactions with the envi-ronment. Emphasis is placed on sustaining resourcesand making informed choices concerning environ-mental issues.
Film (FILM)
FILM 1301 - FILM APPRECIATION (3)The course is an introduction to film history and aes-thetics and an analysis of film as an art form.
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Fire Management (FIRE)
FIRE 1090 - SPECIAL TOPICS IN FIREMANAGEMENT (3)Topics or areas of professional interest within the firemanagement field will be explored. These offeringswill vary from semester to semester, depending uponthe needs of the students and the community, alongwith future development of the program.
FIRE 1902 - INTRODUCTION TO FIREPREVENTION AND SUPPRESSION (3) This course introduces the history of fire protection,prevention, and suppression. It includes an introduc-tion to agencies and legal codes involved in fire pro-tection and prevention; a survey of emergencyoperation organizations; the elements of fire groundtactics and strategy; and building designs and con-struction, hazardous materials, and extinguishingapparatus.
FIRE 1904 - INSPECTION PRINCIPLES (3) This course is an exploration of basic principlesinvolved in fire prevention and code enforcementpractices. In fire prevention the emphasis is placed oneach specific occupancy type to include buildingdesign and construction, plans and review, and thedevelopment of a systematic inspection program. Statelaws and modifications to adopted legal codes are dis-cussed to ensure uniformity in the state minimumstandards. Adoption and code enforcement areexplained from a standpoint of jurisdictions havingexecutive powers.
FIRE 1906 - INDUSTRIAL FIREPROTECTION (3) This course places emphasis on the study of detection,alarm, standpipe, sprinkler, and special extinguishingsystems. It also includes interfacing and training ofindustrial fire brigades and public fire protection.
FIRE 1908 - INSTRUCTIONALTECHNIQUES (3) This course examines a variety of learning conceptsemphasizing the psychology of learning and instructorroles and responsibilities. Special practical considera-tions are addressed in the areas of training, goal assess-ment and development, lesson plan development,course delivery techniques, evaluation procedures,and record and reporting systems utilized in producingand maintaining training programs.
FIRE 1911 - FIRE DEPARTMENTMANAGEMENT (3) This course places emphasis on organizational andmanagement techniques used in fire services today.
The types, methods, and principles of firedepartment management, both formal and informal,line, and staff are considered. Proper communicationsskills for personnel interactions are also examined.Private sector management is addressed to contrastthe best management practices for the size, type, andpurpose of the organization.
FIRE 1916 - EMERGENCY RESCUEOPERATIONS (3) This course explores the underlying basic science, rec-ognizable conditions and symptoms, and emergencymanagement of the sick and injured. It includes con-trol of hemorrhage, cardiopulmonary resuscitation,fractures, burns, poisoning by drugs, chemicals, gases,snake and insect bites, childbirth, and transportationof the sick and injured.
FIRE 1961 - FIRE SERVICE SAFETY ANDLOSS CONTROL (3)This course introduces students to fire service injuryand loss prevention. Topics include a survey of firedeaths and injuries, physical fitness, training, stationactivities, emergency scene activities, post-incident activities, accident loss and analysis, safetyofficers, employee assistant programs, protectiveclothing and equipment, insurance, and a reviewof applicable laws and standards including NFPA1500.
FIRE 2901 - FIREFIGHTING TACTICSAND STRATEGY (3) This course is designed to include efficient and effec-tive utilization of staffing, equipment, and apparatus,basic techniques of tactical priorities, life safety, firecontrol, and property conservation. Strategy and tac-tics are discussed in reference to company operationsand command-level operations.
FIRE 2903 - AIRCRAFT FIRE PROTECTIONSAFETY (3) This course is a study of aircraft fire protection andsafety including types of aircraft, engines, fuels andfuel systems, hydraulic, electrical and oxygen systems,on-board extinguishing systems, fire fighting and res-cue apparatus, extinguishing agents, cargo and pre-fireplanning.
FIRE 2905 - FIRE CAUSESINVESTIGATIONS (3) This course reviews cause and origin, determinationtechniques, evidence gathering, methods, record andreport requirements as well as the legal aspects of fireinvestigation. Technology used in cause andorigin investigation is also studied.
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FIRE 2907 - INCIDENT COMMAND (3)This course is designed to include efficient and effec-tive utilization of command concepts. Course discus-sion includes blending task functions with commandfunctions. Emphasis is placed on effective manage-ment systems for emergency incidents at all levels ofcommand.
FIRE 2911 - FIREFIGHTERS’ HYDRAULICS (3) This course is an application of the laws of mathemat-ics and physics to properties of fluid states, force, pres-sure and flow velocities, study of water sources anddistribution systems. Emphasis is placed onapplying principles of hydraulics to solving fire groundproblems.
FIRE 2913 - CHEMISTRY OF HAZARDOUSMATERIALS (3) Prerequisites: CHEM 1151 and CHEM 1151L.This course is a study of chemical characteristics andreactions related to storage, transportation, and han-dling of such hazardous materials as flammable liquids,combustible solids, oxidizing and corrosive materials,and radioactive compounds. Emphasis is placed on firefighting techniques and control of spills in emergencysituations. The course includes specialized protectiveequipment and monitoring devices.
FIRE 2915 - BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONAND FIREFIGHTER SAFETY (3) This course examines the effects that fire, heat, andfire suppression operations have on various types ofbuilding construction. Emphasis is placed on loss ofstructural integrity and signs and symptoms of struc-tural damage relating to firefighter safety.
French (FREN)
FREN 1001 - ELEMENTARY FRENCH I (3) The goal of this course is to present grammar andvocabulary in a controlled, step-by-step manner, usingthe French language as the medium of instruction.Emphasis is on conversational interchange betweenthe student and instructor and among students them-selves. Vocabulary is taught in context, and Frenchculture is interwoven in vocabulary study, dialogues,readings, and discussion topics.
FREN 1002 - ELEMENTARY FRENCH II (3) Prerequisite: FREN 1001 or permission of the depart-ment chair.This course is a continuation of FREN 1001 with fur-ther study of the culture of French-speaking regions.
FREN 2001 - INTERMEDIATE FRENCH I (3)Prerequisite: FREN 1002 or permission of the depart-ment chair.This course continues the material in ElementaryFrench, introducing more complex, finer points ofgrammar, expanding vocabulary, and requiringreading of a more demanding linguistic nature.
FREN 2002 - INTERMEDIATE FRENCH II (3)Prerequisite: FREN 2001 or permission of the depart-ment chair.This course continues and completes the material inFREN 2001.
FREN 2610 - COMPOSITION ANDCONVERSATION (3) Prerequisite: FREN 2002 or permission of the depart-ment chair.Based on grammar review and vocabulary acquisition,this course provides intensive training in accurateexpression in both the spoken and the written lan-guage.
FREN 2612 - READING COMPREHENSIONAND ANALYSIS (3) Prerequisite: FREN 2002 or permission of the depart-ment chair.Students receive practice in the comprehension ofwritten French and an introduction to critical inter-pretation using basic techniques of literary analysis.
Geography (GEOG)
GEOG 1101 - INTRODUCTION TOHUMAN GEOGRAPHY (3) Prerequisite: Exit or exemption from LearningSupport reading or ENSL 0090 with a “C” or better. This course is a survey of global patterns of resources,population, culture, and economic systems. Emphasisis placed upon the factors contributing to these pat-terns and the distinctions between the technologicallyadvanced and less advanced regions of the world.
Geology (GEOL)
GEOL 1121 - PHYSICAL GEOLOGY (3)Prerequisite: Exit or exemption from all LearningSupport and ESL requirements.This course is the study of the earth and the processesthat shape it. The course offers an overview of platetectonics, volcanism, earthquakes, mountain building,weathering, erosion, soil, origin of minerals and rocks,and water and energy resources. A field trip isoptional.
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GEOL 1122 - HISTORICAL GEOLOGY (3) Prerequisite: Exit or exemption from all LearningSupport and ESL requirements.This course is the study of the history of earth and lifethrough time. It provides an overview of evolution,fossils, dinosaurs, geologic time, radiometric dating,origin of the earth, environments, and the geologichistory of North America. The field trip is optional.
GEOL 1421 - PHYSICAL GEOLOGY (3)Prerequisite: Exit or exemption from all LearningSupport and ESL requirements.Co-requisite: GEOL 1421L. This course is GEOL 1121 with a laboratory compo-nent.
GEOL 1421L - PHYSICAL GEOLOGY LABORATORY (1)Co-requisite: GEOL 1421.This is a laboratory to accompany GEOL 1421. Thelaboratory provides practical experience in identifyingcommon rocks and minerals, examination of aerialphotos and satellite images, and in reading topographicand geologic maps.
GEOL 1422 - HISTORICAL GEOLOGY (3) Prerequisite: Exit or exemption from all LearningSupport and ESL requirements.Co-requisite: GEOL 1422L. This course is GEOL 1122 with a laboratory compo-nent.
GEOL 1422L - HISTORICAL GEOLOGYLABORATORY (1) Co-requisite: GEOL 1422.This is the laboratory to accompany GEOL 1422. Thelaboratory provides practical experience in studyingsedimentary rocks to interpret depositional processesand environments, examination of fossils and theiruse in age determinations, correlation of rock units,interpreting geologic history from maps, and theregional geology of North America.
GEOL 2650K - EARTH & SPACE SCIENCEFOR MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHERS (4)Prerequisites: Exit or exemption from all LearningSupport and ESL requirements and EDUC 1603, orstudents with degrees.This course covers basic principles from the fields ofGeology, Astronomy, Oceanography, and Meteorologyincluding map interpretation, minerals and rocks,processes acting at the Earth’s surface and within theEarth, plate tectonics, geologic time and dating, com-position and moions of the Earth, solar system, phasesof the moon, origin and life cycles of stars, galaxies,
water movements, ocean floor, weather and climate.Laboratory exercises supplement the lecture material.This course does not meet program of study require-ments for the associate’s degree in teacher education.
German (GRMN)
GRMN 1001 - ELEMENTARY GERMAN I (3) This course introduces the student to spoken andwritten German, emphasizing the basic grammar andvocabulary of everyday speech. The four skills—lis-tening, speaking, reading, and writing—are developedsimultaneously. Some aspects of everyday life in theGerman-speaking world are also introduced.
GRMN 1002 - ELEMENTARY GERMAN II (3)Prerequisite: GRMN 1001 or permission of thedepartment chair. This course continues the work begun in GRMN1001, building upon grammatical structures andvocabulary acquired.
GRMN 2001 - INTERMEDIATE GERMAN I (3) Prerequisite: GRMN 1002 or permission of thedepartment chair.This course completes the study of basic Germangrammar and vocabulary while introducing reading ofa linguistically more challenging nature.
GRMN 2002 - INTERMEDIATE GERMAN II (3)Prerequisite: GRMN 2001 or permission of thedepartment chair.This course focuses on a review of the grammar stud-ied in GRMN 1001, GRMN 1002, and GRMN 2001as well as on developing more facility with the readingskill.
GRMN 2610 - COMPOSITION ANDCONVERSATION (3) Prerequisite: GRMN 2002 or permission of thedepartment chair.This course offers intensive training in accurateexpression in both the spoken and the written lan-guage, based on grammar review and vocabularyacquisition.
GRMN 2612 - READING COMPREHENSIONAND ANALYSIS (3)Prerequisite: GRMN 2002 or permission of thedepartment chair.This course offers practice in comprehension of writ-ten German and an introduction to critical interpre-tation using basic techniques of literary analysis.
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Higher Education Seminars (HEDS)
HEDS 1011 - GUIDE TO COLLEGESUCCESS (2) With classes often conducted in a seminar format, thiscourse provides an introduction to important academicskills in higher education. Though primarily designedto enhance the academic and social integration offirst-year and returning students, it can be beneficialfor all students. This course assists students’ adjustmentto college, increasing their understanding of the learn-ing process, and helps develop the study skills that willenhance academic performance. The course is requiredfor students who place into two Learning Supportcourses at the lowest level (READ 0097, ENGL 0098,or MATH 0097).
History (HIST)HIST 1111 – A SURVEY OF WORLD HISTORYTO EARLY MODERN TIMES (1500) (3)(formerly HIST 1501)Prerequisite: Exit or exemption from LearningSupport reading or ENSL 0090 with a “C” or better.This course focuses on the key political, intellectual,scientific, social, economic, and cultural changes thatoccurred in world civilization from the prehistoric erato 1500 AD.
HIST 1111H - A SURVEY OF WORLDHISTORY TO EARLY MODERN TIMES(1500) (HONORS) (3)(formerly HIST 1501H)Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Honors Program. This course is HIST 1111 (1501) for honors students.
HIST 1112 - A SURVEY OF WORLDHISTORY FROM EARLY MODERN TIMES(1500 TO THE PRESENT) (3)(formerly HIST 1503)Prerequisite: Exit or exemption from LearningSupport reading or ENSL 0090 with a “C” or better.This course focuses on the key political, intellectual,scientific, social, economic, and cultural changes thatoccurred in world civilization from 1500 to the present.
HIST 1112H - A SURVEY OF WORLD HIS-TORY FROM EARLY MODERN TIMES(1500 TO THE PRESENT) (HONORS) (3)(formerly HIST 1503H)Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Honors Program. This course is HIST 1112 (1503) for honors students.
HIST 2111 - UNITED STATES HISTORY I (3)Prerequisite: Exit or exemption from LearningSupport reading or ENSL 0090 with a “C” or better.This course is a survey of the intellectual, social, cul-
tural, political, economic and diplomatic history ofthe United States, 1492-1865, with an emphasis onthe evolution of American institutions and values.
HIST 2111H - UNITED STATES HISTORY I(HONORS) (3) Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Honors Program. This course is HIST 2111 for honors students.
HIST 2112 - UNITED STATES HISTORY II (3) Prerequisite: Exit or exemption from LearningSupport reading or ENSL 0090 with a “C” or better.This course is a survey of the intellectual, social, cul-tural, political, economic and diplomatic history ofthe United States from 1865 to the present, withemphasis on the evolution of American institutionsand values.
HIST 2112H - UNITED STATES HISTORY II(HONORS) (3) Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Honors Program.This course is HIST 2112 for honors students.
Humanities (HUMN)HUMN 1301 - HUMANITIES THROUGHTHE ARTS (3) Prerequisites: Exit or exemption from LearningSupport English, reading, and ESL requirements.This course approaches the humanities through astudy of seven major art forms: film, drama, music,literature, painting, sculpture, and architecture. Eachof these arts is considered from the perspective of his-torical development, the elements used in creatingthe art, meaning and form expressed, and criticism orcritical evaluation.
HUMN 1303 - AESTHETIC EXPRESSIONSOF WESTERN CULTURE I (3) Prerequisites: Exit or exemption from LearningSupport English, reading, and ESL requirements.This course offers a comprehensive appreciation of thehumanities—art, music, and literature—that attemptsto give the four-year transfer student a structured, in-depth approach to the entire artistic heritage of theWestern world. It covers cultural activities from thebeginnings of civilization to the Renaissance. Visits tocultural centers in the community may be included.
HUMN 1305 - AESTHETIC EXPRESSIONSOF WESTERN CULTURE II (3) Prerequisites: Exit or exemption from LearningSupport English, reading, and ESL requirements.This course is similar to HUMN 1303, covering theperiod from the Renaissance through the twentiethcentury. Visits to cultural centers in the communitymay be included.
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International Studies (INST)
INST 1011 - INTERNATIONAL STUDY I (1-3)This course is for students studying abroad in creditstudy abroad programs. Department chair’s orAcademic Dean’s approval is required beforestudents may use this course as part of their degreeprogram requirements.
INST 1012 - INTERNATIONALSTUDY II (1-3)This course is for students studying abroad in creditstudy abroad programs. Department chair’s orAcademic Dean’s approval is required beforestudents may use this course as part of their degreeprogram requirements.
INST 2011 - INTERNATIONALSTUDY III (1-3)This course is for students studying abroad in creditstudy abroad programs. Department chair’s orAcademic Dean’s approval is required beforestudents may use this course as part of their degreeprogram requirements.
INST 2012 - INTERNATIONAL STUDY IV (1-3)This course is for students studying abroad in creditstudy abroad programs. Department chair’s orAcademic Dean’s approval is required beforestudents may use this course as part of their degreeprogram requirements.
Sign Language Interpreting (INTP)
INTP 1904 - AMERICAN SIGNLANGUAGE I (3)Prerequisites: Visual acuity to discriminate signs at adistance of up to 30 feet. Physical dexterity to accu-rately reproduce signs demonstrated.This course focuses on everyday communication andinteraction in American Sign Language (ASL).Topics include giving information, making requests,expressing likes and dislikes, and describing peopleand places. Grammar and vocabulary are presented incontext using ASL as the language of instruction.Students participate in a variety of activities to buildlanguage skills and learn about deaf culture.
INTP 1905 - AMERICAN SIGNLANGUAGE II (3)Prerequisite: INTP 1904 with a “C” or better orappropriate placement.This course is a continuation of INTP 1904, buildingupon grammatical structures and vocabulary acquired.
INTP 1906 - AMERICAN SIGNLANGUAGE III (3)Prerequisite: INTP 1905 with a “C” or better orappropriate placement.This course continues to develop receptive andexpressive ASL skills. Through class activities andoutside assignments, vocabulary is expanded andmore complex, finer points of grammar are intro-duced. Aspects of deaf culture are also examined.
INTP 1907 - AMERICAN SIGNLANGUAGE IV (3)Prerequisite: INTP 1906 with a “C” or better orappropriate placement.This course continues and completes the materials inINTP 1906, ASL III. It provides intensive training inconversations using both expressive and receptiveskills in American Sign Language. More aspects ofdeaf culture are also examined.
INTP 1911 - AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGENARRATIVE AND DISCOURSE (6)Prerequisite: Acceptance into Interpreter TrainingProgram.This course is an advanced study of expressive andreceptive American Sign Language narratives andconversation. It is designed to provide a strong foun-dation for future interpreting courses. The primaryfocus is on more complex grammatical features,expanded vocabulary, and language fluency.This course is taught predominantly in ASL withoutvoice.
INTP 1913 - ORIENTATION TODEAFNESS (3)This course offers an overview of issues related to per-sons who are deaf or hard of hearing. Topics includetypes of hearing loss, history, education, modes ofcommunication, legislation, employment, and relatedservices and organizations. An instructor who is deafor hard-of-hearing often teaches the course.Knowledge of sign language may be necessary.
INTP 1922 - MULTICULTURAL ASPECTS OFDEAFNESS (3)Prerequisite: INTP 1913 with a “C” or better.This course studies the variety of cultural experiencesand perspectives among people who are deaf or hardof hearing. Topics include the relationship of languageand community, audiological vs. cultural deafness, thedynamics in families with persons who are deaf orhard-of-hearing, and cultural issues and the role of theinterpreter. An instructor who is deaf or hard-of-hear-ing often teaches this course. Knowledge of sign lan-guage may be necessary.
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INTP 1931 - ENGLISH TO AMERICAN SIGNLANGUAGE INTERPRETING (3)Prerequisites: INTP 1911 and INTP 1913, each with a“C” or better.This course begins work on source language English totarget language ASL translations and consecutivevoice-to-sign interpreting. It includes theories of theinterpreting process, vocabulary and linguistic devel-opment, and text analysis.
INTP 1941 - INTRODUCTION TOINTERPRETING (3)Prerequisite: INTP 1913 with a “C” or better.This course provides general information about thefield of interpreting, stressing the importance of a pro-fessional attitude toward interpreting, especially asdeveloped through observance of ethical standards.
INTP 2901 - SURVEY OF SPECIALIZEDINTERPRETING SETTINGS (3)Prerequisites: INTP 1922, INTP1931, and INTP1941, each with a “C” or better.This course is designed to provide reinforcement ofsign language skills and interpreting principles. Thestudents receive training in specialized topics relatedto ASL and interpreting, such as telephone interpret-ing, deaf-blind interpreting, oral interpreting, andinterpreting in employment, medical, educational,mental health, and religious settings.
INTP 2903 - SPECIAL PROJECT (1)Prerequisite: INTP 2901 or permission of coordinator.This course provides students with an opportunity toconduct further research, study, or practice in profes-sional issues or language skills. The purpose is to pre-pare students for their chosen specialization or fieldof interest within interpreting and sign language stud-ies. The course may be taken a maximum of threetimes during the program.
INTP 2911 - AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGETO ENGLISH INTERPRETATION (6)Prerequisite: INTP 2901 with a “C” or better.This course focuses on the skills of sign-to-voice inter-preting. A variety of techniques and strategies addressvisual memory, equivalent message content, vocabu-lary and register choice, and cultural adaptations.Students work on interpretations in class and as pro-jects for critique.
INTP 2932 - ENGLISH TO AMERICAN SIGNLANGUAGE II (3) Prerequisite: INTP 2901 with a “C” or better.This course continues to develop skills from INTP1931 and focuses on providing simultaneous voice-to-sign interpretations.
INTP 2934 - TRANSLITERATION (3)Prerequisite: INTP 2932 or permission of coordinator.This course builds a foundation of skills for transliter-ating from spoken English to signed English. Emphasisis on consistency and conceptual accuracy. Studentswill receive extensive practice in source materialsfrom academic settings.
INTP 2951 - PRACTICUM (6)Prerequisites: INTP 2911 and INTP 2932, each with a“C” or better.This course is a combination of actual interpretingexperience under the supervision of an interpreter inthe field as well as additional independent time in avariety of interpreting situations. A classroom seminarincludes discussion, role-playing, and situationalassessments based on student experiences in the field.Emphasis is placed on the code of ethics and its appli-cation in real-life situations.
Italian (ITAL)
ITAL 1001 - ELEMENTARY ITALIAN I (3)This course provides an introduction to spoken andwritten Italian. Using basic grammatical patterns anda fundamental vocabulary, the student becomes famil-iar with the syntax of the language. Simple texts deal-ing with cultural topics are used to develop skill inreading. The four skills—speaking, comprehending,reading, and writing—are developed simultaneously.
ITAL 1002 - ELEMENTARY ITALIAN II (3)Prerequisite: ITAL 1001 or permission of the depart-ment chair.This course is a continuation of ITAL 1001 with fur-ther study of the culture of Italian-speaking regions.
ITAL 2001 - INTERMEDIATE ITALIAN I (3)Prerequisite: ITAL 1002 or permission of the depart-ment chair.This course continues the material begun inElementary Italian, introducing more complex, finerpoints of grammar, expanding vocabulary, and requir-ing reading of a more demanding linguistic nature.
ITAL 2002 - INTERMEDIATE ITALIAN II (3)Prerequisite: ITAL 2001 or permission of the depart-ment chair. This course is a continuation of ITAL 2001.
ITAL 2005 - ADVANCED ITALIAN I (3)Prerequisite: ITAL 2002 or permission of the depart-ment chair. This course is a continuation of ITAL 2002.
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ITAL 2006 - ADVANCED ITALIAN II (3)Prerequisite: ITAL 2005 or permission of the depart-ment chair. This course is a continuation of ITAL 2005.
Japanese (JAPN)
JAPN 1001 - ELEMENTARY JAPANESE I (3)This course provides an introduction to spoken andwritten Japanese. Using basic grammatical patternsand a fundamental vocabulary, the student becomesfamiliar with the syntax of the language. Simple textsdealing with cultural topics are used to develop skillin reading. An accompanying workbook providesneeded practice in writing the language. The fourskills—listening, speaking, reading, and writing—aredeveloped simultaneously.
JAPN 1002 - ELEMENTARY JAPANESE II (3)Prerequisite: JAPN 1001 or permission of the depart-ment chair.This course is a continuation of JAPN 1001.
JAPN 2001 - INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE I (3)Prerequisite: JAPN 1002 or permission of the depart-ment chair. This course continues the work begun in ElementaryJapanese. The student continues with more sophisti-cated writing and reading materials, and works withincreasingly more difficult activities stressing speak-ing, comprehending, reading, and writing.
JAPN 2002 - INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE II (3)Prerequisite: JAPN 2001 or permission of the depart-ment chair.This course is a continuation of JAPN 2001. Culturaland literary reading selections develop a deeperinsight into an understanding of the Japanese world.
JAPN 2005 - ADVANCED JAPANESE I (3)Prerequisite: JAPN 2002 or permission of the depart-ment chair. This course is a continuation of JAPN 2002.
JAPN 2006 - ADVANCED JAPANESE II (3)Prerequisite: JAPN 2005 or permission of the depart-ment chair. This course is a continuation of JAPN 2005.
Journalism (JOUR)
JOUR 1611 - INTRODUCTION TOCONTEMPORARY JOURNALISM (3)This course is a survey of contemporary mass media,emphasizing their philosophies, histories, contribu-tions, and problems.
JOUR 1613 - BASIC NEWSWRITING (3) Prerequisite: Exit or exemption from Learning SupportEnglish or ENSL 0090 with a “C” or better. This course is a study of basic news reporting, writing,and editing, with individualized assignments in thevarious media.
Mathematics (MATH)
MATH 0097 - BEGINNING ALGEBRA (4)This course is designed to help students learn thebasic algebra necessary for college-level mathematics.Topics include real-number concepts, selected geome-try concepts, linear equations and inequalities in onevariable, problem solving involving linear or fac-torable quadratic equations as models, operations onpolynomials, factoring polynomials, integral expo-nents, and graphing linear equations in twovariables. Additional topics include the study of ratio-nal expressions and the use of the scientific calculator.
MATH 0098 - INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA (4)Prerequisite: MATH 0097 or appropriate placement.This course is designed to prepare students for college-level mathematics. Topics include graphing lines andparabolas; function notation; integer and rationalexponents; solving absolute value and quadratic equa-tions and inequalities; solving radical equations; prob-lem solving involving linear equations, quadraticequations, and systems of equations in two variables;and writing equations of lines. Additional topicsinclude operations with radicals and complex num-bers, geometric concepts, and calculator usage.
MATH 0099 - PRE-COLLEGE ALGEBRA (4)Prerequisite: MATH 0098 with a “C” or better or col-legiate mathematics placement.This course is designed to be a bridge betweenLearning Support mathematics and college-levelmathematics. It is divided into two components.Component 1 is individualized, self-paced instructionon selected topics as determined by results from adiagnostic test covering topics from MATH 0097 andMATH 0098. Component 2 introduces new topicsincluding graphing calculator usage; concepts of func-tions and their graphs; equations and graphs of circlesand parabolas; solving systems of equations in twovariables; rational, polynomial, and absolute valueinequalities.
MATH 1101 - INTRODUCTION TOMATHEMATICAL MODELING (3)Prerequisite: Exit or exemption from LearningSupport mathematics. This course uses graphical, numerical, symbolic, and
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verbal techniques to describe and explore real-worlddata and phenomena. Emphasis is on the use of ele-mentary functions (linear, quadratic, exponential, andlogarithmic) to investigate and analyze applied prob-lems and questions, supported by the use of appropriatetechnology, and on the effective communication ofquantitative concepts and results. Functions intro-duced through applications are the main focus of thecourse. This course is intended for non-science majors.
MATH 1111 - COLLEGE ALGEBRA (3)Prerequisite: Exit or exemption from LearningSupport mathematics.This course is a functional approach to algebra thatincorporates the use of appropriate technology.Emphasis will be placed on the study of functions andtheir graphs, inequalities, and linear, quadratic, piece-wise defined, rational, polynomial, exponential, andlogarithmic functions. Appropriate applications willbe included.
MATH 1113 - PRECALCULUS (4)Prerequisite: MATH 1101 or MATH 1111 with a “C”or better or appropriate placement. This course includes the study of functions and graphs(algebraic, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometricfunctions, circles, ellipses, and hyperbolas), inversefunctions, applications of functions,triangle trigonometry, matrices, vectors, analyticgeometry, and systems of equations. It is designed toprepare students for calculus, algebra-based physics,and related technical subjects.
MATH 1431 - INTRODUCTION TOSTATISTICS (3) Prerequisite: MATH 1101, MATH 1111, MATH1113, or MATH 2431.This course is designed for students whose programsrequire a course in statistics as well as for those whowish to elect such a course. Topics to be coveredinclude descriptive statistics, basic probability, discreteand continuous distributions, sample estimation ofparameters, hypothesis testing, tests on means andproportions, chi-square tests, correlation, and linearregression.
MATH 1433 - APPLIED CALCULUS (3) Prerequisite: MATH 1101, MATH 1111, or MATH1113 with a “C” or better. This course provides a non-rigorous introduction tothe basic ideas and techniques of differential and inte-gral calculus, especially as they relate to applicationsin business, economics, life sciences, and social sci-ences.
MATH 1435 - DISCRETE STRUCTURES (3) Prerequisite: MATH 1101, MATH 1111, or MATH1113 with a “C” or better.This course introduces the ideas of finite mathemati-cal structures. Topics include sets theory, logic, prooftechniques, functions and relations, graphs, trees, andcombinatorics.
MATH 1901 - INTRODUCTORYMATHEMATICS (3) This course presents a variety of topics that are appro-priate for the AAS degree programs. Topics includethe development of problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, elementary mathematics of finance,sets, statistics, and probability.
MATH 2431 - CALCULUS I (4)Prerequisite: MATH 1113 with a “C” or better orplacement by examination.This course includes the study of the derivative andits applications, limits and continuity, antidifferentia-tion, the definite integral, and the FundamentalTheorem of Calculus. Algebraic, trigonometric, expo-nential, and logarithmic functions are studied.
MATH 2432 - CALCULUS II (4)Prerequisite: MATH 2431 with a “C” or better.This course includes the study of techniques of inte-gration, applications of the definite integral, an intro-duction to differential equations, and power series.
MATH 2633 - CALCULUS III (4)Prerequisite: MATH 2432 with a “C” or better. This course includes the study of polar graphs, vectors,solid analytical geometry, partial derivatives, multipleintegrals, line integrals, and applications.
MATH 2641 - LINEAR ALGEBRA (3) Prerequisite or Co-requisite: MATH 2432.This course is designed to introduce the student to thebasic notions of linear algebra. Topics include matri-ces, systems of linear equations, vector spaces, innerproducts, bases, linear transformations, eigenvalues,and eigenvectors.
MATH 2652 - ORDINARY DIFFERENTIALEQUATIONS (4)(formerly MATH 2651, 3-hour credit)Prerequisite or Co-requisite: MATH 2633.This course is an introduction to the basic ideas ofordinary differential equations. Topics include lineardifferential equations, series solutions, simple non-lin-ear equations, Laplace transforms, systems of differen-tial equations, numerical methods, and applications.
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Military Science (MILI)
COURSES OFFERED AT GEORGIAPERIMETER COLLEGE BY GEORGIASTATE UNIVERSITYCredit for Veterans’ Service: College students who areveterans of any service, active, reserve, or nationalguard, or who have attended a service academy, mayreceive advanced placement in Military Science. Thephone number for Military Science Advisement is404-651-2275.
MILI 1010 - INTRODUCTION TO THE ARMYAND MARKSMANSHIP TRAINING (1)This course offers a general introduction to the totalArmy structure, scope of the military officer profes-sion, and general introduction to the primary weapon(M16A2) of the U.S. Army. It includes instruction onimplementing an individual physical training pro-gram, customs and traditions, assembly and disassem-bly, maintenance and the use of the M16A2 rifle.Laboratories include individual and squad drill andceremony.
MILI 1020 - BASIC AND ADVANCEDFIRST AID (1) This course offers a general introduction to the life-saving techniques used in the U.S. Army. Instructionincludes casualty evaluation, mouth-to-mouth resusci-tation procedures, field-expedient techniques to con-trol bleeding, preventing shock, and other preventivemedicine procedures. Laboratories include individualand squad drill and ceremony.
MILI 2010 - MAP READING, LANDNAVIGATION, MOUNTAINEERING (1) This course offers a general introduction to the basicmountaineering techniques of the U.S. Army. Instruc-tion includes the various types of knots used in moun-taineering, rappelling, building rope bridges, and thesafe operation of a rappel tower. A mountaineeringexercise is conducted. Laboratories include individualand squad drill and ceremony.
MILI 2020 - BASIC MILITARY ANDTACTICAL SKILLS (1) This course offers an introduction to time manage-ment, individual tactical movements, intermediate-level land navigation. Laboratories include individualand squad drill and ceremony. Optional field-trainingexercises include land navigation, weapons qualifica-tion, paint ball games, and tactical proficiencyexercises.
Music (MUSC)Music Majors Advisement Alert: Because of thesequential nature of many of the Fine Arts courses,students must meet during their first semester atGeorgia Perimeter College with a Fine Arts advisoron the Clarkston Campus to plan their course ofstudy. Fine Arts majors need to start their major areacourse in their first semester in order to complete thetwo-year sequence.
The Music Program of the College is designed to meetfreshman and sophomore music requirements estab-lished by most schools for students wishing to makemusic a career. Students who complete the recom-mended transfer music curriculum will be prepared toenter as juniors and meet the lower-division require-ments for music majors at most four-year institutions.In addition, the Music Program strives to provide toall students of the College the opportunity to developtheir musical knowledge and performance skillsthrough a well-rounded program of course and perfor-mance ensemble offerings.
All courses listed below are open to any student whomeets the prerequisites. In all sequential course offer-ings in the Music Program, a student must make agrade of “C” or better in each course before registeringfor the next course in the sequence. Notecourses marked with * next to their title. This * indi-cates the course is not required for the Associate’sdegree at the College, but this course will be requiredin order to transfer to most four-year institutions atthe junior level.
Music Theory Placement ExaminationEvery student registering for MUSC 1611 for the firsttime who has not completed MUSC 1708 will begiven the Music Theory Placement Examination toensure that he or she begins in the course best suitedto background and prior study. In addition, uponrequest by the student, the Music Theory PlacementExamination may be given for the purpose of exempt-ing specified music theory courses. Passing the exami-nation allows the student to enroll in the nextsequential course, but no credit is given for exemptedcourses.
Arrangement and Scheduling of MusicCoursesStudents who desire to become professional musiciansand are accepted as music majors must begin theirmusical studies the first semester they enroll. Becausethe music curriculum must continue throughout anentire four-year college program, it is necessary thatgeneral education courses be met over the four-year
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period instead of during the first two years as is theusual procedure. Students whose program of study ismusic are strongly urged to consult a music advisorprior to each semester’s registration to ensure they reg-ister for the necessary courses to complete the associ-ate’s degree program in two years.
Area of ConcentrationThe first two years of musical study are basically thesame for all areas of concentration. Therefore, by ful-filling these course requirements and recommenda-tions, students will be prepared to enter any areaof specialization beginning the junior year. Studentsplanning to work toward a bachelor of music degree inapplied music (performance) should contact the FineArts department chair for special advising andarrangement of a special entrance audition.
MUSC 1301 - MUSIC APPRECIATION (3) This course is designed for students who wish todeepen their enjoyment of music through betterunderstanding. A study of the evolution of musicalstyle as revealed in the major compositions of repre-sentative composers of each major period is offered.No prior knowledge of music is required. Thiscourse is not intended for music majors.
MUSC 1607 - CONCERT ATTENDANCE (0)Students registering for any of the Music Theorycourses must concurrently register for MUSC 1607until four semesters of MUSC 1607 have been satisfac-torily completed. To complete the course satisfactorily,the student must attend ten approved concerts duringthe semester in which the course is taken; of these, sixmust be events sponsored by the College’s FineArts Department, except in the instances that will pre-sent a severe hardship, in which cases the departmentchairperson may approve suitable substitutes. Studentsmay receive only one concert credit for a concert inwhich they are performing that semester.
MUSC 1611 - MUSIC THEORY I (2)Prerequisite: MUSC 1708 or successful performanceon the Music Theory Placement Examination.Co-requisites: MUSC 1621 and MUSC 1607. This is the first of a four-semester sequence of coursesintended to introduce the student to the principles ofmusic through visual analysis and parallel keyboardharmony skills. Topics covered include rudimentsof notation, intervals, basic elements of meter andrhythm, major and minor scales and key signatures,diatonic triads and seventh chords in major and minorkeys, the introduction to principles of voice leading,harmonic progression, figured bass, and cadences,with the analysis of simple piano works and choraleexamples.
MUSC 1612 - MUSIC THEORY II (2)Prerequisite: MUSC 1611. Co-requisites: MUSC 1622 and MUSC 1607.This course is a continuation of MUSC 1611. Topicscovered include non-chord tones, first and secondinversion of triads, intermediate voice leading and har-monization using diatonic seventh chords and non-chord tones, with the introduction of basic formal(phrase and period structure) analysis of binary andternary forms in simple piano works and chorale exam-ples. Keyboard harmony skills parallel these topics.
MUSC 1621 - EAR TRAINING I (1)Prerequisite: MUSC 1708 or successful performanceon Music Theory Placement Examination.Co-requisite: MUSC 1611. Through the use of CAI and programmed audio tapes,this course develops aural skills in sight singing (scaledegree numbers-movable DO), dictation, and errordetection. Topics covered include major and minorscales, major and minor triads, melodic and harmonicintervals, simple rhythmic patterns, single linemelodic dictation, and dictation of root positionmajor triads.
MUSC 1622 - EAR TRAINING II (1)Prerequisite: MUSC 1621. Co-requisite: MUSC 1612. This course is a continuation of MUSC 1621.Through the use of CAI and programmed audio tapes,it continues to develop aural skills in sight singing(scale degree numbers-movable DO), dictation, anderror detection. Topics include all intervals (melodicand harmonic), advanced rhythmic patterns, singleline and intermediate melodic dictation, dictation ofroot position major and minor triads and root positionseventh chords, intermediate sight singing, and dicta-tion of elementary harmonic progressions.
MUSC 1708 - MUSIC FUNDAMENTALS (3)This course is an introduction to the fundamentaltechnical aspects of music. Topics covered includenotation, intervals, scales, rhythm, and meter.Elementary ear training and basic keyboard harmonyare also incorporated. This course is not intended formusic majors, but may be taken in preparation forMUSC 1611 and MUSC 1621 by prospectivemajors needing preparatory strengthening in theseareas and by non-majors starting applied music study.
MUSC 1741* - SURVEY OF MUSIC LITERATURE (3)Prerequisite: MUSC 1611. Co-requisite: MUSC 1607.A survey of the major genres and composers from1400 to the present is offered with emphasis on stylefeatures, form, and terminology.
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MUSC 1760 - DICTION FOR SINGERS(English-German) (1)This course is one of two courses that, through theuse of the International Phonetic Alphabet, serve tointroduce the principles of diction for singers. Allaspects are approached from the perspective of thespecial problems encountered in singing in Englishand German.
MUSC 1762 - DICTION FOR SINGERS(Italian-French) (1)This course is one of two courses that, through theuse of the International Phonetic Alphabet, serve tointroduce the principles of diction for singers. Allaspects are approached from the perspective of thespecial problems encountered in singing inItalian and French.
MUSC 2613 - MUSIC THEORY III (2)Prerequisite: MUSC 1612. Co-requisites: MUSC 2623 and MUSC 1607.This course is a continuation of MUSC 1612. Topicscovered include secondary functions, modulation toclosely related keys, advanced voice leading, analysisof Bach chorales, modes, borrowed chords, Neapolitanchords, augmented sixth chords, altered dominants,and ninth, eleventh, and thirteenth chords. Thesonata-allegro form will be introduced and its analysisin early works of Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven.Additional form study includes the analysis of rondo,scherzo, minuet-trio, and simple song forms as well asthe continuation of analysis of the Bach chorale style.Keyboard harmony skills parallel these topics.
MUSC 2614 - MUSIC THEORY IV (2)Prerequisite: MUSC 2613. Co-requisites: MUSC 2624 and MUSC 1607.This course is a continuation of MUSC 2613. Topicscovered include the harmonic elements of the lateromantic, impressionistic, and contemporary periods.Analysis includes works from the romantic period byBrahms, Chopin, Schumann, and from the contem-porary period by Cowell, Cage, Crumb, Schoenberg,Bartok, Messiaen, Hanson, and Hindemith, as well asbrief views of their theoretical and compositionaltechniques. Projects include analysis of full sym-phonic score examples from the classical period andthe completion of a composition using techniquesof the contemporary period. Keyboard harmony skillsparallel these topics.
MUSC 2623 - EAR TRAINING III (1)Prerequisite: MUSC 1622. Co-requisite: MUSC 2613. This course is a continuation of MUSC 1622.Through the use of CAI and programmed audio tapes,
it continues to develop aural skills in sightsinging (scale degree numbers-movable DO), dicta-tion, and error detection. Topics include sight singingand dictation of examples with modulations andmelodic skips, triads and seventh chords in first inver-sion, advanced rhythmic patterns including twoagainst three, and error detection in melodic and har-monic examples.
MUSC 2624 - EAR TRAINING IV (1)Prerequisite: MUSC 2623. Co-requisite: MUSC 2614. This course is a continuation of MUSC 2623.Through the use of CAI and programmed audio tapes,it continues to develop aural skills in sight singing(scale degree numbers-movable DO), with the intro-duction of four-part dictation with writing onlysoprano and bass lines, four-part dictation (all voices),and advanced error detection in melodic and har-monic examples. Sight singing and dictation alsoinclude some contemporary technique elementssuch as whole tone scales, atonal melodies, and com-plex rhythms.
MUSC 2739 - COMPOSITION (2)Prerequisites: MUSC 1621 and permission of thedepartment chair.Composition may be elected upon presentation ofadequate skills and knowledge to warrant admissioninto this course. Although the bulk of the student’swork is devoted to original compositions for allmedia, analysis and consequent imitative studies arerequired. Consult the department chair to determinewhether MUSC 2739 or MUSA 2739 is appropriate.
Performance Organizations andEnsemblesAll music performance organizations and ensemblesare open to any student in the College subject torestrictions indicated in the course description.Satisfactory participation carries the number of hoursof credit indicated for each semester; any of thesecourses may be repeated for a maximum of four semes-ters. Music majors will need four semesters of creditfor performance organizations (with 1600 numbers) inorder to transfer to a four-year institution at thejunior level.
MUSC 1652 - CHORUS (1)The Chorus provides the opportunity for students toparticipate in the performance of choral literature inconcert. Standard literature and contemporary com-positions constitute the Chorus repertory. (It isopen without audition to any student.)
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MUSC 1654 - WIND ENSEMBLE (1)The Wind Ensemble is a select group of students fromthe College and non-student residents of the commu-nity. Regular concerts are held on- and off-campusincluding a wide variety of standard and contempo-rary works for the medium. Advance audition andevening rehearsals are required.
MUSC 1656 - ORCHESTRA (1)Any student in the College may audition for member-ship in the DeKalb Symphony Orchestra, a commu-nity orchestra based at the College. Regularconcerts including subscription concerts with interna-tionally known guest soloists are held on campus andin a variety of locations throughout the metropolitanarea and state. Regular evening rehearsals and occa-sional out-of-town concerts are required.
MUSC 1701A - PIANO CLASS (1)This course is designed for students who have had lit-tle or no prior individual instruction in piano. Theclass introduces the student to beginning piano tech-nique in such areas as posture, hand position, finger-ing, rhythm, and note reading (bass and treble clef).The course also includes instruction in practicing andin how to start memorizing music for performance.Students are expected to play individually as well aswith the group during class time and for the finalexam. Any student who wishes to register for individ-ual lessons in a subsequent term must pass this coursewith a “B” or better. Not intended for music majors.There is no additional music fee for this class.
MUSC 1701B - VOICE CLASS (1)This course is designed for students who have had lit-tle or no prior individual instruction in voice. Theclass introduces the student to beginning vocal tech-nique in such areas as posture, breathing, exercises,correct vowel formation, diction, rhythm, and pitch.The course also includes instruction in practicing andpreparing songs to perform. Students are expected tosing individually as well as with the group during classtime and for the final exam. Any student who wishesto register for individual lessons in a subsequent termmust pass this course with a “B” or better. Notintended for music majors. There is no additionalmusic fee for this class.
MUSC 1750 - THEATRE ARTS GUILD (1)In conjunction with the Theatre Arts Guild, regularfull-stage productions of Broadway and operatic worksare presented. Students may audition for performingroles or may enroll as technical assistants. Eveningrehearsals are required. For information regardingupcoming auditions, contact the College’s Fine Arts
Office. In some non-production terms, instruction isprovided in topics pertaining to the music theatre stage.
MUSC 1752 - CONCERT BAND (1)The Concert Band exists to provide students, otherthan music majors, with the opportunity to partici-pate in group performance of instrumental music. Awide variety of band literature is prepared and per-formed in a variety of settings. Membership does notrequire audition, but basic proficiency on an appropri-ate instrument is required, and a placement auditionwill be scheduled. Not active every semester.
MUSC 1754 - JAZZ LAB BAND (1)The Jazz Lab Band functions as an instructional labo-ratory providing coaching in the stylistic elements ofjazz including improvisation. No advance audition isrequired, but students are expected to possess basicproficiency on an appropriate instrument. Not offeredevery semester.
MUSC 1756 - JAZZ ENSEMBLE (1)The ensemble is comprised of a group of studentsfrom the College and community residents, allselected through audition. Regular performancesincluding the full range of jazz literature are held on-and off-campus. This course is not to be countedtoward fulfillment of the Performance Organizationrequirement in Area F for music majors. Eveningrehearsals are required.
MUSC 1758 - CHAMBER ENSEMBLES (1)The Chamber Ensembles are designed for studentswho wish to participate in small-group performance oflike and mixed instrumental and vocal ensembles.Students are admitted by audition or with the permis-sion of the instructor. This course is not to be countedtoward fulfillment of the Performance Organizationrequirement in Area F for music majors. Not everyensemble is offered every semester. Students may reg-ister for the following:
A = Brass EnsembleB = Chamber SingersC = Keyboard EnsembleD = Percussion EnsembleE = Recorder EnsembleF = String EnsembleG = Woodwind Ensemble
Music (MUSA) Applied Music
INDIVIDUAL INSTRUCTION SPECIALINFORMATION1. See Applied Music Fees under “Fees and Expenses”
for special fees related to individual instruction.
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2. A one-letter suffix is used with each of the appliedmusic course numbers to indicate the performingmedium being studied, as follows:
A = PianoB = VoiceC = ViolinD = ViolaE = CelloF = Double BassG = FluteH = OboeI = ClarinetJ = BassoonK = SaxophoneL = TrumpetM = French HornN = TromboneP = EuphoniumQ = TubaR = PercussionS = OrganT = Classical GuitarU = Harpsichord
3. A grade of “C” or better must be made in any indi-vidual applied music course before the student mayadvance to the next course. Advance permissionfrom the instructor must be obtained to re-registerfor an applied music course in which a grade of lessthan “C” has been previously earned.
4. Although any student at the College may registerfor applied music, in instances where enrollmentmust be limited, preference is given to students tak-ing at least five credit hours in other music courses.
5. Any student registering for any applied musiccourse must pick up a copy of a special pamphlet on“Applied Music Procedures” and the “StudentSchedule Form” from the Fine Arts office on theClarkston Campus for further information.
INDIVIDUAL PRACTICE AND PRACTICEROOMS: All students enrolled in applied musiccourses must practice a prescribed amount of timedaily. Basic practice time should be a minimum of onehour per day per credit hour enrolled. Some practicerooms are available on the Clarkston CampusMonday-Friday during normal class hours for the useof students enrolled in applied music courses.
APPLIED MUSIC AUDITION: Students planningto enroll in Principal Applied MUSA 1637 or MajorApplied MUSA 1641 are required to audition ontheir principal instrument before the music faculty.Students are expected to come prepared to play repre-sentative works from their repertoire. Auditions areusually held each semester on the first Friday of the
first week of class and at the end of the term duringthe applied music juries. See the Fine Arts depart-ment chair for complete audition information.Transfer students should see the Fine Arts departmentchair for applied music placement information.
APPLIED MUSIC EXAMINATIONS ANDRECITAL PERFORMANCES: Students enrolledin principal- or major-level applied music will performexcerpts from their repertoire before a faculty jury atthe end of each semester. A grade of “C” or bettermust be earned on this examination for the student toreceive a course grade of “C” or better. Prior to com-pletion of MUSA 1638 and MUSA 2638, the studentmust have performed as a soloist at least once in ageneral student recital.
MUSA 1637 - PRINCIPAL APPLIED I (2)MUSA 1638 - PRINCIPAL APPLIED II (2)Individual instruction in the fundamentals of musicalperformance through technical studies and standardliterature is provided. This course is intended formusic majors in their principal performing area.Audition is required. The course meets once a weekfor 50 minutes during the semester. A jury examina-tion is given at the end of each semester.
MUSA 1641 - MAJOR APPLIED I (4)MUSA 1642 - MAJOR APPLIED II (4)Intensive study in the fundamentals of musical perfor-mance through technical studies and standard litera-ture is provided. The course is intended for studentsplanning to work toward a degree in applied music.Frequent participation in student recitals, accompany-ing, and the performance of at least one full publicrecital during the year are required. The course meetsonce a week for 50 minutes during the semester. A spe-cial audition by the music faculty is required, and allexaminations must be open to the entire music faculty.
MUSA 1702 - NON-MAJOR APPLIED (1)Prerequisite: MUSA 1701A or MUSA 1701B (forPiano and Voice students only), or audition, or per-mission of the department chair.Individual instruction is offered in the fundamentalsof musical performance through technical studies andappropriate literature. This course is not intended formusic majors. It meets once a week for 25 minutesduring the semester. It may be repeated for foursemesters.
MUSA 1705 - NON-MAJOR APPLIED (2)Prerequisite: MUSA 1701A or MUSA 1701B (forPiano and Voice students only), or audition, or per-mission of the department chair.
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Individual instruction is offered in the fundamentalsof musical performance through technical studies andappropriate literature. This course is not intended formusic majors. It meets once a week for 50 minutesduring the semester. It may be repeated for foursemesters.
MUSA 1734* - SECONDARY APPLIED I (1)MUSA 1735* - SECONDARY APPLIED II (1)Individual instruction in the fundamentals of musicalperformance through technical studies and appropriateliterature is provided. This is intended for secondary-level instruction for music majors. The course meetsonce a week for 25 minutes during the semester.
MUSA 2637* - PRINCIPAL APPLIED III (2)MUSA 2638* - PRINCIPAL APPLIED IV (2)This sequence is a continuation of MUSA 1638.
MUSA 2641 - MAJOR APPLIED III (4)MUSA 2642 - MAJOR APPLIED IV (4)This sequence is a continuation of MUSA 1642.
MUSA 2644 - PRINCIPAL APPLIED V (2)MUSA 2645 - PRINCIPAL APPLIED VI (2)This sequence is a continuation of MUSA 2638.
MUSA 2647 - MAJOR APPLIED V (4)MUSA 2648 - MAJOR APPLIED VI (4)This sequence is a continuation of MUSA 2642.
MUSA 2734* - SECONDARY APPLIED III (1)MUSA 2735* - SECONDARY APPLIED IV (1)This sequence is a continuation of MUSA 1735.
MUSA 2739 - COMPOSITION (2)Prerequisites: MUSC 1621 and permission of thedepartment chair.This is the same course as MUSC 2739.
Nursing (NURS)
NURS 0190 - CLINICAL NURSING: FORLEARNING SUPPORT (2)Prerequisites or Co-requisites: NURS 1920 or a basicmedical-surgical nursing course with a “C” or betterand eligibility to return to a nursing program or eligi-bility to take a nursing clinical performance exam foran external degree nursing program. Permission of thedepartment chair is required.This course provides nursing clinical experience andskills lab practice for students currently enrolled in anursing program or who are eligible to return to anursing program. This course is designed for studentswho need clinical support, clinical remediation,
and/or socialization into the nursing profession. Thiscourse is NOT a part of the nursing curriculum. It willnot substitute for a required nursing course and willnot lead to a degree in nursing. This course isoffered summer and/or fall semester.
NURS 0199- DOSAGE CALCULATIONSFOR NURSES (2)Prerequisites or Co-requisites: NURS 1920 and per-mission of the department chair.This course utilizes critical thinking and pharmaco-logical concepts to solve the many types of problemsthat may be encountered in the preparation of solu-tions and administration of medications. The courseincludes information that is essential to safe, accuratedrug calculation in current clinical practice. Problemsaddressed will move from the simple to the complex.
NURS 1910 - BASIC CONCEPTS OFNURSING PRACTICE (8)Prerequisites or Co-requisites: BIOL 1913, BIOL1913L, NURS 1903 (see 2001-2002 Catalog) eachwith a “C” or better and acceptance into the nursingprogram.Co-requisite: NURS 1904 (see 2001-2002 Catalog).This course is designed specifically for advancedplacement of LPNs who have been selected by specialcriteria to exempt the first year of the nursing pro-gram. The course focuses on application of the nurs-ing process in the prevention of illness and thepromotion and maintenance of health in adults expe-riencing alterations in health. The nursing process,application of knowledge of pathophysiology, commu-nication skills, growth and development, principles ofpatient education, legal and ethical issues, and criticalthinking are emphasized. Concepts from NURS 1901(see 2001-2002 Catalog) and NURS 1906 (see 2001-2002 Catalog) are integrated. The course includesclassroom, seminar, laboratory, and clinical experi-ences. This course is offered summer 2002 only.
NURS 1920 - FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS OF NURSING (9)Prerequisite: Admission to the Nursing Program.Prerequisites or Co-requisites: BIOL 1611, BIOL1611L, PSYC 1101(1501), and MATH 1101 eachwith a “C” or better.This course focuses on an introduction to the profes-sion of nursing and the role of the nurse in thehealthcare system. It introduces the framework for theprogram of study and provides a foundation for nurs-ing practice in the promotion and maintenance ofhealth, prevention of illness, and care of patients/clients experiencing alterations in meeting basichealth needs. The nursing process and concepts ofholistic care, transcultural nursing, critical thinking,
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basic human needs, psychosocial needs, growth anddevelopment, legal/ethical issues, pharmacologicalprinciples, therapeutic interventions, and communica-tion skills are emphasized. Selected content, includingpharmacology and math calculations, is presentedusing Web modules. This course includes classroom,laboratory, clinical practice in diverse healthcare set-tings, and on-line experiences. This course is offeredin the first semester of the nursing program.
NURS 1922 – HEALTH TOPICS I (3)Prerequisite: Admission to the Nursing Program.Prerequisite or Co-requisite: NURS 1920 with a “C”or better.This course will allow first year nursing students toexpand their knowledge of a topic presented duringthe first year of the program. Topics may include:Spanish for health professionals, literature review of ahealth care issue or disease, or further exploration ofan aspect of the health care delivery system.
NURS 1924 - INTERMEDIATE CONCEPTS OF NURSING (10)Prerequisite: NURS 1920 with a “C” or better.Prerequisites or Co-requisites: BIOL 1612 and BIOL1612L each with a “C” or better.This course focuses on the application of the nursingprocess in the promotion, maintenance, and restora-tion of health and prevention of illness for clientsfrom diverse populations. The role of the nurse isexpanded to include patient/family education andcollaboration with patients, families, the interdiscipli-nary team, and community agencies. Emphasis isplaced on the acquisition of knowledge related topharmacological principles, pathophysiological andpsychobiological alterations in health. Principles ofcritical thinking are applied to clients with physiolog-ical, psychological, and major mental illness.Concepts introduced during the prior nursing courseare expanded and integrated. This course includesclass, clinical practice, laboratory, and on-line experi-ences. This course is offered in the second semester ofthe nursing program.
NURS 1950 - BRIDGE TO PROFESSIONAL NURSING (10)Prerequisite: Admission to the Nursing Program.Prerequisites or Co-requisites: BIOL 1913 and BIOL1913L, PSYC 1101(1501) each with a “C” or better.This course is designed specifically for advancedplacement students who have been selected by specialcriteria to exempt the first year of the nursing pro-gram. It introduces the advanced placement studentto the framework of the program of study and pro-vides the foundation for professional nursing practicein the promotion and maintenance of health, preven-
tion of illness, and care of patients/clients experienc-ing alterations in physiological and psychobiologicalhealth. The application of the nursing process andconcepts of holistic care, transcultural nursing, criti-cal thinking, basic human needs, psychosocial needs,growth and development, legal/ethical issues, phar-macological principles, therapeutic interventions, andcommunication skills are emphasized. The role of theprofessional nurse is introduced and expanded toinclude patient/family education and collaborationwith patients, families, the interdisciplinary team, andcommunity agencies. Selected content, includingpharmacological principles and math calculations, ispresented using Web modules. This course includesclassroom, clinical practice, laboratory, and on-lineexperiences. This course is offered in the first semes-ter of the bridge track.
NURS 2022 – HEALTH TOPICS II (3)Prerequisite or Co-requisite: NURS 2921 with a “C”or better.This course will allow the second year nursing studentto analyze a topic presented during the second year ofthe program. Topics may include: the relationship oflanguage and culture, an in-depth analysis of a healthcare issue or disease, or a futher exploration of a com-munity or clinical issue impacting the profession ofnursing.
NURS 2900 - MATERNAL-CHILD HEALTH NURSING (NURSING CARE OF THE CHILDBEARING AND CHILDREARING FAMILY) (7)Prerequisites: BIOL 1913, BIOL 1913L, NURS 1904(see 2001-2002 Catalog) and either NURS 1906 (see2001-2002 Catalog) or NURS 1910 each with a “C”or better.This course focuses on the application of the nursingprocess in the promotion of health and the preven-tion/management of illness in the child-rearing fam-ily. Emphasis is placed on the promotion of healthand management of illness and complications of preg-nancy, the birth process and childhood. Students willhave the opportunity to utilize the nursing process ina variety of maternal/newborn and pediatric settings.Concepts introduced in prior nursing courses will beexpanded and integrated with diverse populations.This course includes classroom and clinical experi-ences. This course is offered fall 2002 and spring 2003only.
NURS 2903 - COMMUNITY AND MENTAL HEALTH NURSING (7)Prerequisites: PSYC 1101 (1501), BIOL 1913, BIOL1913L, NURS 1904 (see 2001-2002 Catalog) and
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either NURS 1906 (see 2001-2002 Catalog) orNURS 1910 each with a “C” or better.This course focuses on the application of the nursingprocess in the prevention of illness and the promo-tion, maintenance, and restoration of health. Clientsinclude individuals and aggregates in the communityand those with complex mental health problems. Therole of the nurse is expanded to include the manage-ment of client needs in diverse healthcare/communitysettings. Emphasis is placed upon expanding commu-nication and caring skills within the interpersonalrelationship, and collaborating with the client, family,interdisciplinary team, and community agencies.Political, legal, ethical, and epidemiological issuesrelated to community and mental health services arediscussed. Concepts introduced during prior nursingcourses are expanded and integrated. This course isoffered summer 2002 and fall 2002 only.
NURS 2905 -TRENDS AND ISSUES IN NURSING (1)Prerequisites: NURS 1904 (see 2001-2002 Catalog)and either NURS 1906 (see 2001-2002 Catalog) orNURS 1910 each with a “C” or better.Co-requisite: NURS 2900 or NURS 2903.This course focuses on trends and issues that impactprofessional nursing practice. Professional develop-ment, as well as political and economic influences onhealth care delivery, is emphasized. Concepts intro-duced during prior nursing courses are expanded andintegrated. This course is offered summer 2002 andfall 2002 only.
NURS 2907 - ADVANCED NURSING (3)Prerequisites: NURS 2905 and either NURS 2900 orNURS 2903 each with a “C” or better.This course is designed to assist the student in thetransition from student to graduate nurse. The stu-dent will be introduced to nursing management of agroup of patients. Management, leadership, organiza-tion, and delivery of nursing care are emphasized.Concepts introduced during prior nursing courses areexpanded and integrated. The course includes class-room and clinical experiences. This course is offeredfall 2002 and spring 2003 only.
NURS 2921 - FAMILY-CHILD CONCEPTS OFNURSING (8)Prerequisites: NURS 1924 or NURS 1950, BIOL1913 and BIOL 1913L each with a “C” or better, andpassing of the Regents’ Test (both reading and essay).This course expands the application of the nursingprocess in providing safe, comprehensive nursing careto women, childbearing and childrearing families.Emphasis is placed on psychosocial health issues and
the promotion of health and management of illnessduring pregnancy, the birth process, and childhood.Students function in the role of the nurse in a varietyof family, maternal/newborn, pediatric, and women’shealthcare settings. Concepts introduced in priornursing courses are expanded and integrated in class-room, laboratory, clinical, and on-line experiences.This course is offered in the third semester of thenursing program.
NURS 2925 - ADVANCED CONCEPTS OF NURSING (9)Prerequisite: NURS 2921 with a grade of “C” or better.This capstone course enhances application of thenursing process in the management of nursing care,care to groups of patients/clients with multi-systemproblems, and enables role transition from student toprofessional nurse. Emphasis is placed on the promo-tion, maintenance and restoration of health, and pre-vention of illness in groups of clients from diversepopulations and settings. The management compo-nent focuses on critical analysis, independent judg-ment, and the application of the principles ofleadership. Concepts introduced in prior nursingcourses are expanded and integrated in classroom,seminar, clinical, laboratory, and on-line experiences.Students may be assigned preceptors for clinical expe-riences. This course is offered in the final semester ofthe nursing program.
Philosophy (PHIL)
PHIL 1301 - SURVEY OF PHILOSOPHICALTHOUGHT (3) Prerequisite: Exit or exemption from LearningSupport reading or ENSL 0090 with a “C” or better.Students examine Western philosophical thoughtwith a brief survey of its principal schools from earlyGreek to contemporary.
PHIL 1301H - SURVEY OF PHILOSOPHICALTHOUGHT (HONORS) (3) Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Honors Program.This course is PHIL 1301 for honors students.
PHIL 2641 - LOGIC AND CRITICALTHINKING (3) Prerequisite: Exit or exemption from all LearningSupport and ESL requirements.This course provides development of practical, non-symbolic logical skills with emphasis on the composi-tion of argumentative essays. Definitions, types ofmeanings, fallacious and deceptive arguments, anddeductive and inductive reasoning are covered.
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Physical Education (PHED)
PHED 1003 - BASKETBALL (1) This course is a team activity that covers the basic fun-damentals of basketball: rebounding, dribbling, pivot-ing, passing, shooting, faking, footwork, and defensiveskills. Some strategy and team play are introduced.
PHED 1005 - SOFTBALL (1) This course is a team activity designed to teach stu-dents the basic skills of slow pitch softball includingfielding, throwing, catching, pitching, hitting, baserunning, and game strategy.
PHED 1007 - FLAG FOOTBALL (1) This course is a team activity designed to teach stu-dents the basic skills of flag football: passing, punting,blocking, tackling, rules, scoring, and strategy.
PPHED 1011 - SOCCER (1) This course is a team activity designed to teach stu-dents basic individual and team skills. Students willlearn the basic kicking, dribbling, and passing tech-niques, individual technique, and small group tacticsalong with team tactics. Students will also learn therules of the game, basic strategies of team soccer, andthe history of soccer.
PHED 1013 - VOLLEYBALL (1) This course is a team activity designed to teach stu-dents the fundamental skills and rules of volleyball inorder for them to become participants and spectatorsfor this lifetime team activity. Specifically, the coursecovers the following skill areas: forearm passing, over-head passing, spiking, blocking, serving, serve recep-tion, offensive systems, and defensive systems.
PHED 1017 - ARCHERY (1) This course is designed to introduce students to theindividual sport of archery. The major emphasis is tar-get archery and includes the topics of equipmentselection and care, shooting skills, scoring, safety, andother archery sports.
PHED 1019 - BADMINTON (1) This course is designed to teach students the fundamen-tal skills and rules of badminton in order for them tobecome participants in this lifetime individual activity.Specifically, the course covers the following badmintonareas: rules, singles play, doubles play, fundamentalskills and techniques, and badminton etiquette.
PHED 1025 - BOWLING (1) This course is designed to acquaint the students withthe basic fundamentals and techniques of bowling.Proper selection, care, and use of equipment
are taught. Terminology and scoring will also beincluded. Students will learn the value of bowling as arecreational activity.
PHED 1031 - GOLF (1) This course is designed to teach students the funda-mental skills and rules of golf in order for them tobecome participants and knowledgeable spectators forthis lifetime individual activity. The course is alsodesigned to allow students the opportunity to exercisewhile participating in activity that is not only fun, butalso very social and people-oriented. Specifically, thecourse covers the following skills: the grips, stance, setup, full-half-quarter swing (irons and woods), chip-ping, pitching, putting, and playing in the sand.Furthermore, the class will obtain a knowledge struc-ture for golf etiquette and course safety.
PHED 1033 - HANDBALL ANDRACQUETBALL (1) This course is designed to teach students the funda-mental skills and rules of handball and racquetball inorder to become participants and spectators for theselifetime individual activities. Specifically, the coursecovers the following skills: forehand shot, overheadshot, back wall shot, backhand shot, service, and killshot.
PHED 1035 - SNOW SKIING (1) This course is designed to introduce the student tothe basic skills of snow skiing. Basic instruction willbe given at the college with practical experience tak-ing place at one ski area in North Carolina or northGeorgia.
PHED 1038 - TENNIS (1) This course is designed for the beginning tennisplayer. The goal is to help the beginner develop thebasic skills of serving, receiving, forehand, backhand,and volley. Additionally, the course will cover playingstrategy, rules, and scoring.
PHED 1042 - MODERN DANCE (1) This course is designed to enable the student to expe-rience modern dance as an art form. This will be donethrough class participation and discussions on variouselements of modern dance. The student will learnbasic technique, elementary choreographic funda-mentals, and an appreciation of dance.
PHED 1045 - FENCING (1) This course is designed to introduce the student tofoil fencing. Skills and topics covered include thesalute, advance, retreat, basic attacks, basic defensivemoves, scoring, terminology, the fencing strip, safety,history, conditioning, and etiquette.
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PHED 1049 - RIFLERY (1) This course is designed to introduce students to thesport of shooting and includes marksmanship with anair rifle (or .22 rifle), shotgun shooting sports, andhome and hunting safety. Students will shoot in theprone, sitting, and kneeling positions for marksman-ship scores.
PHED 1051 - BEGINNING SWIMMING (1) This is a basic swimming course for the non-swimmeror the weak swimmer. Emphasis is placed on helpingstudents learn how to swim and to sustain themselvesin a survival position until assistance is available.
PHED 1057 - BASIC CANOEING AND SAFETY (1) Prerequisite: Students must be able to swim in reason-able form.This course is designed to introduce the student to thefundamental skills involved in flat water and whitewater canoeing. The student will be permitted toprogress consistent with his or her paddling ability. Apaddling field trip is required to complete the course.
PHED 1065 - WEIGHT TRAINING (1) This course is designed to acquaint students with theproper fundamentals and techniques utilized in aweight-training program. It also teaches propercare and utilization of equipment involved and theimportance of safety. Students are given informationregarding the use of weight training in a well-roundedfitness program.
PHED 1069 - AEROBIC FITNESS (1) This course is designed to determine a student’s levelof fitness and to improve flexibility, muscularstrength, endurance, and cardiovascular and respira-tory endurance. Also covered are the importance ofdiet and nutrition and their relationships to totalwellness.
PHED 1071 - ENGLISH RIDING (1) This course includes history, the tack room, hooves,parts of the tack, tacking up, and mounting. Classes atthe stables will emphasize walking, trotting, balance,feel of horse rhythm, holding the reins, body position,leg position, 2-point length of stride, collection, anddiagonal work.
PHED 1085 - ROCK CLIMBING (1) This course is designed to introduce the student tothe fundamental skills involved in rock climbing. Thestudent has the opportunity to experience top-belayedclimbs of various difficulties. Upon completion of thiscourse, the student is not qualified to set up belay sys-tems or climb without qualified guides.
PHED 1087 - SURVIVAL SKILLS (1) This course is designed to teach and apply the basicconcepts needed to prevent a survival scenario or sur-vive one, including water sources and purification,shelter building, fire building, map and compass use,emergency action principles, wild edibles, animalobservation, outdoor equipment, minimum impactcamping, and wilderness ethics.
PHED 1090 - ICE SKATING (1) This course introduces the student to the activity ofice skating as an enjoyable lifetime sport and as anactivity for creative expression.
PHED 1101 - CHOICES FOR LIFE (1)This course explores specific topics, which promotehealthy, proactive lifestyles. Each topic coveredincludes applied skills to make good lifestyle choices.Focus topics and skills are exploring the variousdimensions that affect healthy living, eliminatingself-defeating behaviors, assessing the health-relatedcomponents of physical fitness, and designing andimplementing a personal fitness prescription.
PHED 2006 - FIRST AID, SAFETY AND CPR (3)This course covers the technical skills necessary toprovide emergency first aid and CPR to the victims ofaccidents and sudden illnesses. Additionally, thiscourse covers principles of safety and injury preven-tion. Students who successfully complete the require-ments of the course and of The American Red Crossare eligible to receive certification in both First Aidand Community CPR.
PHED 2020 - FITNESS FOR LIVING (2) This course provides an introduction to the followingareas of fitness living: physical exercise, nutrition,weight management, and stress. Students will learnabout diseases related to sedentary living, impropernutrition, and bouts of mismanaged stress. The classwill be taught in a lecture setting as well as an activitylaboratory setting.
PHED 2022 - PERSONAL ANDCOMMUNITY HEALTH (3) Current information is provided in the areas of per-sonal health, nutrition, physical fitness (includingwellness and exercise), mental health, disease, drugs,conception, contraception, and abortion as they applyto healthful living. In addition, current communityand world problems in the area of community healthare discussed.
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PHED 2670 - INTRODUCTION TOPHYSICAL EDUCATION (3) This course is designed to acquaint students with thefield of physical education emphasizing teaching andnon-teaching careers. Topics included are history ofphysical education, fundamentals of research, exercisephysiology, bio-mechanics, motor learning, sociologyof sport, sport psychology, sport management, sportsmedicine, teaching, coaching, and career develop-ment in the allied fields of health, recreation, anddance
Physical Science (PHSC)
PHSC 2650K - PHYSICAL SCIENCE FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHERS (4)Prerequisites: Exit or exemption from all LearningSupport and ESL requirements and EDUC 1603, orstudents with degrees.This course is a survey of the important aspects ofchemistry and physics. The goal of this course is toprovide students with a solid background concerningbasic topics in chemistry and physics. This coursedoes not meet program of study requirements for theassociate’s degree in teacher education.
Physics (PHYS)
PHYS 1111 - INTRODUCTORY PHYSICS I (3)Prerequisites: MATH 1101 or MATH 1111 or MATH1113 and exit or exemption from Learning Supportreading or ENSL 0090 with a “C” or better.Co-requisite: PHYS 1111L.The introductory physics course, PHYS 1111, is thefirst in a two-course survey of the primary fields ofphysics. This course will cover mechanics, waves, sim-ple harmonic motion, and thermodynamics. Algebraand trigonometry will be used in the course.
PHYS 1111L - INTRODUCTORYPHYSICS I LABORATORY (1)Co-requisite: PHYS 1111.This is a laboratory to accompany PHYS 1111.Assignments are designed to reinforce lecture con-cepts.
PHYS 1112 - INTRODUCTORY PHYSICS II (3)Prerequisite: PHYS 1111.Co-requisite: PHYS 1112L.The introductory physics course, PHYS 1112, is thesecond in a two-course survey of the primary fields ofphysics. This course will cover electromagnetism,optics, and modern physics. Algebra and trigonome-try will be used in the course.
PHYS 1112L - INTRODUCTORY PHYSICS II LABORATORY (1)Co-requisite: PHYS 1112.This is a laboratory to accompany PHYS 1112.Assignments are designed to reinforce lecture con-cepts.
PHYS 2211 - PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS I (3)Prerequisites: MATH 2431 and exit or exemptionfrom Learning Support reading or ENSL 0090 with a“C” or better.Co-requisite: PHYS 2211L.The principles of physics course, PHYS 1211, is thefirst in a calculus-based two-course survey of the pri-mary fields of physics. This course will cover mechan-ics, waves, simple harmonic motion, and thermo-dynamics.
PHYS 2211L - PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS I LABORATORY (1)Co-requisite: PHYS 2211. This is a laboratory to accompany PHYS 2211.Assignments are designed to reinforce lecture concepts.
PHYS 2212 - PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS II (3)Prerequisite: PHYS 2211.Co-requisite: PHYS 2212L.Prerequisite or Co-requisite: MATH 2432.The principles of physics course, PHYS 2212, is thesecond in a calculus-based two-course survey of theprimary fields of physics. This course will cover elec-tromagnetism, optics, and modern physics.
PHYS 2212L - PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS II LABORATORY (1)Co-requisite: PHYS 2212.This is a laboratory to accompany PHYS 2212.Assignments are designed to reinforce lecture con-cepts.
Political Science (POLS)
POLS 1101 - AMERICAN GOVERNMENT (3)Prerequisite: Exit or exemption from LearningSupport reading or ENSL 0090 with a “C” or better. Covering the essential facts of national governmentin the United States, with some attention given tostate government, including the State of Georgia, thiscourse satisfies state law, requiring examination onUnited States and Georgia Constitutions.
POLS 1101H - AMERICAN GOVERNMENT(HONORS) (3) Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Honors Program. This course is POLS 1101 for honors students.
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POLS 2101 - INTRODUCTION TOPOLITICAL SCIENCE (3) Prerequisite: Exit or exemption from LearningSupport reading or ENSL 0090 with a “C” or better. This course is an introduction to the Political Sciencefields of Political Theory, Comparative Politics, andInternational Politics.
POLS 2201 - STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT (3) Prerequisite: Exit or exemption from LearningSupport reading or ENSL 0090 with a “C” or better.Covering the essential facts of state and local govern-ment and politics in the United States, this courseplaces particular emphasis upon the Constitution andthe government of the State of Georgia.
Portuguese (PORT)
PORT 1001 - ELEMENTARYPORTUGUESE I (3)This course provides an introduction to spoken andwritten Portuguese. Using basic grammatical patternsand a fundamental vocabulary, the studentbecomes familiar with the syntax of the language.Simple texts dealing with cultural topics are used todevelop skill in reading. The four skills—speaking,comprehending, reading, and writing—are developedsimultaneously.
PORT 1002 - ELEMENTARYPORTUGUESE II (3)Prerequisite: PORT 1001 or permission of the depart-ment chair.This course is a continuation of PORT 1001 with fur-ther study of the culture of Portuguese-speaking regions.
PORT 2001 - INTERMEDIATEPORTUGUESE I (3)Prerequisite: PORT 1002 or permission of the depart-ment chair.This course continues the material begun in Elemen-tary Portuguese, introducing more complex, finerpoints of grammar, expanding vocabulary, and requir-ing reading of a more demanding linguistic nature.
PORT 2002 - INTERMEDIATEPORTUGUESE II (3)Prerequisite: PORT 2001 or permission of the depart-ment chair.This course is a continuation of PORT 2001.
PORT 2005 - ADVANCED PORTUGUESE I (3)Prerequisite: PORT 2002 or permission of the depart-ment chair. This course is a continuation of PORT 2002.
PORT 2006 - ADVANCED PORTUGUESE II (3)Prerequisite: PORT 2005 or permission of the depart-ment chair. This course is a continuation of PORT 2005.
Psychology (PSYC)
PSYC 1101 – INTRODUCTION TO GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY (3)(formerly PSYC 1501)Prerequisite: Exit or exemption from LearningSupport reading or ENSL 0090 with a “C” or better. This course is a broad survey of the major topics inpsychology including, but not limited to, researchmethodology, biological and social factors influencingbehavior, development, learning, memory, personal-ity, and abnormal psychology.
PSYC 1101H - INTRODUCTION TO GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY (HONORS) (3)(formerly PSYC 1501H)Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Honors Program. This course is PSYC 1101 (1501) for honors students.
PSYC 2101 - INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY OF ADJUSTMENT (3)(formerly PSYC 2615)Prerequisite: PSYC 1101 (1501) or PSYC 1101H(1501H).This course provides an introductory examination ofthe applied psychological theory and research con-cerning mental health and well being. Subjectsincluding, but not limited to, stress and coping, iden-tity, personal growth, communication, interpersonalrelationships, and career issues are studied.
PSYC 2103 - INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (3)(formerly PSYC 2611)Prerequisite: PSYC 1101 (1501) or PSYC 1101H(1501H).This course provides an introductory, non-laboratorybased examination of human development across thelife span with an emphasis on normal patterns ofphysical, cognitive, and social development.
PSYC 2103H - INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (HONORS) (3) (formerly PSYC 2611H)Prerequisites: PSYC 1101 (1501) or PSYC 1101H(1501H) and acceptance into the Honors Program.This course is PSYC 2103 (2611) for honors students.
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PSYC 2618 - PSYCHOLOGY OF WOMEN (3) Prerequisite: PSYC 1101 (1501) or PSYC 1101H(1501H).This course is designed to examine the current statusof theory and research on women’s experiences andbehavior. Emphasis is placed on the integrationof findings from physiological, personality, develop-mental, socio-cultural, and abnormal psychology.Gender differences and the theories advancedto understand such differences are critically evaluated.
PSYC 2621 - ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY (3) Prerequisite: PSYC 1101 (1501) or PSYC 1101H(1501H).This course is a survey of major theoretical perspec-tives on abnormal behavior, the DSM system, andmajor psychological disorders. A variety of major psy-chological disorders are covered including, but notlimited to, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, schizo-phrenic disorders, personality disorders, and sub-stance-related disorders.
PSYC 2621H - ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY (HONORS) (3)Prerequisites: PSYC 1101 (1501) or PSYC 1101H(1501H) and acceptance into the Honors Program. This course is PSYC 2621 for honors students.
PSYC 2900 - SPECIAL TOPICS (1-3) Prerequisite: PSYC 1101 (1501) or PSYC 1101H(1501H).This course is taught in response to student interestand demand. Some examples of topics covered arehuman relations, communications skills, stress man-agement, parenting skills, and others. The transfer-ability of this course depends on the evaluation of thereceiving college or university.
Reading (READ, REEN)
READ 0097 - BASIC READING SKILLS (4)This course is designed to meet the needs of studentswho have weaknesses in knowledge acquisition, com-prehension strategies, and application skills in col-lege-level print materials. This course emphasizesvocabulary strategies, communication skills, and com-prehension competencies using expository and narra-tive writing.
READ 0098 - ADVANCED READINGSKILLS (4)Prerequisite: READ 0097 with a “C” or better orappropriate placement. This course emphasizes inferential, interpretive, andcritical reading comprehension strategies. It alsofocuses on analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of text
as well as efficient reading, study, and test-takingskills. Lecture and group participation methods areused in this course.
REEN 0095 - READING AND ENGLISH FORTHE HEARING IMPAIRED STUDENT (6) This course is designed for college students who aredeaf or hard-of-hearing. It combines reading and writ-ing and may be taken prior to READ 0097 or ENGL0098. Any student who is deaf or hard-of-hearing onany instructional level may enroll in REEN 0095.Designed to provide accessibility to English for anystudent who requires such an accommodation, thecourse utilizes an English-as-a-Second Languageapproach to English instruction. It is adapted to meetthe unique English concept and usage problems ofdeaf or hard-of-hearing students. With individualizedinstruction, students are encouraged to progress attheir own rate and to master skills in structure, vocab-ulary (expressive and receptive), reading comprehen-sion, and writing.
Regents Test Preparation (RGTR, RGTE)
RGTR 0198 - REGENTS’ TEST PREPARATION (READING) (3)This course is required of students who have failedthe reading portion of the Regents’ Test twice or whohave earned 45 semester credit hours without passingthe Test. The course is also open to students who vol-untarily choose to prepare for the Regents’ Test.
RGTR 0198E - REGENTS’ TEST PREPARATION (ESL READING) (3)This course is required of ESL students who havefailed the reading portion of the Regents’ Test twiceor who have earned 45 semester credit hours withoutpassing the Test.
RGTE 0199 - REGENTS’ TEST PREPARATION (ESSAY) (3)This course is required for students who have failedthe essay portion of the Regents’ Test twice or whohave completed 45 semester hours without passing theTest. It is designed to help students to complete suc-cessfully the essay component of the Regents’ Test. Itteaches the fundamentals of composition with empha-sis on timed writing and is individualized to remediatethe composition deficiencies of each student.
RGTE 0199E - REGENTS’ TEST PREPARATION (ESL ESSAY) (3)This course is required for ESL students who havefailed the essay portion of the Regents’ Test twice or
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who have completed 45 semester hours without pass-ing the Test. It is designed to help students to com-plete successfully the essay component of the Regents’Test. It teaches the fundamentals of composition withemphasis on timed writing and is individualized toremediate the composition deficiencies of each stu-dent.
Religion (RELI)
RELI 1301 - WORLD RELIGIONS (3)Students examine the principal religions: Hinduism,Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam and theirimpact on society.
Russian (RUSS)
RUSS 1001 - ELEMENTARY RUSSIAN I (3)This course provides an introduction to spoken andwritten Russian. Using basic grammatical patternsand a fundamental vocabulary, the studentbecomes familiar with the syntax of the language.Simple texts dealing with cultural topics are used todevelop skill in reading. The four skills—listening,speaking, reading and writing—are developed simul-taneously.
RUSS 1002 - ELEMENTARY RUSSIAN II (3) Prerequisite: Russian 1001 or permission of thedepartment chair. This course is a continuation of RUSS 1001.
RUSS 2001 - INTERMEDIATE RUSSIAN I (3)Prerequisite: Russian 1002 or permission of thedepartment chair.This course continues the work begun in ElementaryRussian. The student continues with more sophisti-cated writing and reading materials and works withincreasingly more difficult activities stressing speak-ing, comprehending, reading, and writing.
RUSS 2002 - INTERMEDIATE RUSSIAN II (3) Prerequisite: Russian 2001 or permission of thedepartment chair.This course is a continuation of RUSS 2001.
RUSS 2005 - ADVANCED RUSSIAN I (3)Prerequisite: RUSS 2002 or permission of the depart-ment chair. This course is a continuation of RUSS 2002.
RUSS 2006 - ADVANCED RUSSIAN II (3)Prerequisite: RUSS 2005 or permission of the depart-ment chair. This course is a continuation of RUSS 2005.
Sociology (SOCI)
SOCI 1101 - INTRODUCTION TOSOCIOLOGY (3) Prerequisite: Exit or exemption from LearningSupport reading or ENSL 0090 with a “C” or better. The study of organized social life, this course is anintroduction to the sociological analysis of society, itsorigins, structure, change, and problems.
SOCI 1101H - INTRODUCTION TOSOCIOLOGY (HONORS) (3) Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Honors Program. This course is SOCI 1101 for honors students.
SOCI 1160 - INTRODUCTION TOSOCIAL PROBLEMS (3) Prerequisite: Exit or exemption from LearningSupport reading or ENSL 0090 with a “C” or better. This course is a study of specific problems of socialchange and conflicts that exist within our evolvingsociety. Observation and analysis of these major socialproblems can provide insight into the distinctivenature of our society, its pattern of conformity, as wellas deviation.
SOCI 1160H - INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL PROBLEMS (HONORS) (3)Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Honors Program. This course is SOCI 1160 for honors students.
SOCI 2293 - INTRODUCTION TOMARRIAGE AND FAMILY (3) Prerequisite: Exit or exemption from LearningSupport reading or ENSL 0090 with a “C” or better. This course is the study of human relationships indating, courtship, marriage, and family life.
Spanish (SPAN)
SPAN 1001 - ELEMENTARY SPANISH I (3) Fundamentals of pronunciation, conversation, into-nation, and grammar are emphasized. Oral exercises,varied reading materials, and simple compositions areused extensively to develop interest in and aptitudefor acquiring progressive mastery of all aspects of thelanguage: oral comprehension, speaking, reading, andwriting. Reading selections provide an opportunityfor learning the varied cultures of the Spanish-speak-ing world.
SPAN 1002 - ELEMENTARY SPANISH II (3) Prerequisite: SPAN 1001 or permission of the depart-ment chair.This course continues the work begun in SPAN 1001with further study of the culture of Spanish-speakingregions.
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SPAN 2001 - INTERMEDIATE SPANISH I (3) Prerequisite: SPAN 1002 or permission of the depart-ment chair.This course continues the work begun in ElementarySpanish and completes the survey of the grammaticalstructure of Spanish.
SPAN 2002 - INTERMEDIATE SPANISH II (3) Prerequisite: SPAN 2001 or permission of the depart-ment chair.This course provides a comprehensive review ofSpanish grammar and focuses on reading skillsthrough cultural and literary readings which developa deeper insight into the culture and peoples of Spainand Spanish America.
SPAN 2610 - COMPOSITION ANDCONVERSATION (3) Prerequisite: SPAN 2002 or permission of the depart-ment chair.This course provides intensive training and accurateexpression in both the spoken and the written lan-guage, based on a grammar review andvocabulary acquisition.
SPAN 2612 - READING COMPREHENSIONAND ANALYSIS (3) Prerequisite: SPAN 2002 or permission of the depart-ment chair.This course offers students practice in comprehension ofwritten Spanish and an introduction to critical inter-pretation using basic techniques of literary analysis.
Swahili (SWAH)
SWAH 1001 - ELEMENTARY SWAHILI I (3)This course provides an introduction to spoken andwritten Swahili. Using basic grammatical patternsand a fundamental vocabulary, the studentbecomes familiar with the syntax of the language.Simple texts dealing with cultural topics are used todevelop skill in reading. The four skills—speaking,comprehending, reading, and writing—are developedsimultaneously.
SWAH 1002 - ELEMENTARY SWAHILI II (3)Prerequisite: SWAH 1001 or permission of thedepartment chair. This course is a continuation of SWAH 1001.
SWAH 2001 - INTERMEDIATE SWAHILI I (3)Prerequisite: SWAH 1002 or permission of thedepartment chair. This course introduces more complex, finer points ofgrammar, expanding vocabulary, and requiring read-ing of a more demanding linguistic nature.
SWAH 2002 - INTERMEDIATE SWAHILI II (3)Prerequisite: SWAH 2001 or permission of thedepartment chair. This course is a continuation of SWAH 2001.
SWAH 2005 - ADVANCED SWAHILI I (3)Prerequisite: SWAH 2002 or permission of thedepartment chair. This course is a continuation of SWAH 2002.
SWAH 2006 - ADVANCED SWAHILI II (3)Prerequisite: SWAH 2005 or permission of thedepartment chair. This course is a continuation of SWAH 2005.
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THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OFGEORGIA
The 34 public colleges and universities of theUniversity System of Georgia are governed by a16 member Board of Regents. Members of theBoard of Regents are appointed by the governorof the state, subject to confirmation by theState Senate, for regular terms of seven years.The chairperson, vice chairperson, and otherofficers of the Board of Regents are elected bythe Board’s members. The chancellor of theBoard of Regents serves as the chief executiveofficer of the Board and as chief administrativeofficer of the University System of Georgia.
Located throughout the state of Georgia, thecolleges and universities of the UniversitySystem offer programs of study and degrees in abroad range of fields. The system’s 15 junior col-leges provide the first two years of study towardthe baccalaureate degree and career programswhich prepare individuals for employment.Thirteen senior colleges offer bachelor degreeswith some of them also offering graduate degreesin specific areas. The State System’s six universi-ties provide graduate programs leading to mas-ter’s and doctor’s degrees as well as four-yearprograms leading to bachelor’s degrees. All insti-tutions in the University System of Georgia arefully accredited.
Continuing Education programs are alsoavailable in many areas of interest for both per-sonal and professional enrichment at UniversitySystem colleges. The universities are responsiblefor extensive research programs which are car-ried out for the purpose of improving the eco-nomic and human welfare of the people ofGeorgia.
BOARD OF REGENTSUNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF GEORGIA270 WASHINGTON STREET, S.W.ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30334
Members of theBoard of Regents Term ExpiresHugh A. Carter Jr. 2009Connie Cater 2006William H. Cleveland 2009Michael J. Coles 2008Joe Frank Harris 2006Hilton H. Howell, Jr. 2004John Hunt 2004Donald M. Leebern, Jr. 2005Allene H. Magill 2008Elridge W. McMillan 2003Martin W. NeSmith 2006Wanda Yancey Rodwell 2005J. Timothy Shelnut 2007Glenn S. White 2005Joel O. Wooten, Jr. 2006James D. Yancey 2007
Staff of the Board of Regents
Thomas C. Meredith, ChancellorShelley Clark Nickel, Special Assistant to theChancellorGail S. Weber, Secretary to the BoardMargaret Taylor, Deputy to the Senior ViceChancellor
Daniel S. Papp, Senior Vice Chancellor, Officeof Academics and Fiscal AffairsFrank A. Butler, Vice Chancellor, Academics,Faculty and Student AffairsCathie M. Hudson, Associate Vice Chancellor,Strategic Research & AnalysisJohn T. Wolfe, Jr., Associate Vice Chancellor,Faculty AffairsBarry A. Fullerton, Associate Vice Chancellor,Student ServicesTonya Lam, Senior Advisor, StudentEnrollment/Information ServicesRich Loftus, Data Systems Specialist, FinancialAid/Accounts ReceivableJoseph J. Szutz, Assistant Vice Chancellor,Planning
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Marci Middleton, Academic Coordinator forProgram ReviewJan Kettlewell, Associate Vice Chancellor, P-16InitiativesKathleen Burk, Assistant Vice Chancellor,Academic Affairs/Dir. of Regents’ TestingKris Biesinger, Assistant Vice Chancellor,Advanced Learning TechnologiesRichard C. Sutton, Senior Advisor for AcademicAffairs; Director - International ProgramsSusan Leisure, Assistant Director, Office ofInternational EducationSue Sugarman, International Services CoordinatorRandall Thursby, Vice Chancellor, Information& Instructional Technology/CIOBeth Brigdon, Assistant Vice Chancellor,Enterprise Systems & ServicesJayne Williams, Assistant Vice Chancellor,Library & Customer Information ServicesMerryl Penson, Executive Director, LibraryServicesTom Maier, Executive Director, Strategic Planning& Policy DevelopmentJohn Graham, Executive Director, EnterpriseApplications SystemsJohn Scoville, Executive Director, EnterpriseInfrastructure Services
William Bowes, Vice Chancellor, Office ofFiscal AffairsUsha Ramachandran, Budget DirectorGerald Vaughan, Assistant Budget DirectorDebra Wike, Executive Director, Business &Financial AffairsRobert Elmore, Assistant Director, BusinessServicesMichael Cole, Assistant Director, FinancialServices & Systems
Thomas E. Daniel, Senior Vice Chancellor,Office of External Activities & FacilitiesAnnie Hunt Burriss, Assistant Vice Chancellor,Development & Economic ServicesArlethia Perry-Johnson, Assistant ViceChancellor, Media & PublicationsJohn Millsaps, Director ofCommunications/MarketingDiane Payne, Director of PublicationsGeorge B. Wingblade, Vice Chancellor - Facilities
Ms. Linda Daniels, Assistant Vice Chancellor,Design & ConstructionMr. Peter J. Hickey, Assistant Vice Chancellor,Real PropertiesMark Demyanek, Director of EnvironmentalSafety
Ms. Corlis Cummings, Senior Vice Chancellor,Office of Support ServicesElizabeth E. Neely, Associate Vice Chancellor,Legal AffairsJ. Burns Newsome, Assistant Vice Chancellor,Legal Affairs (Prevention)Robyn A. Crittenden, Assistant Vice Chancellor,Legal Affairs (Contracts)William Wallace, Associate Vice Chancellor,Human ResourcesSherea Timmons, Director of Human ResourcesRonald B. Stark, Associate Vice Chancellor,Internal Audit
Lamar Veatch, Assistant Vice Chancellor,Georgia Public Library Service
INSTITUTIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF GEORGIA
Research Universities
University of Georgia, AthensGeorgia Institute of Technology, AtlantaGeorgia State University, AtlantaMedical College of Georgia, Augusta
Regional Universities
Georgia Southern University, StatesboroValdosta State University, Valdosta
State Universities
Albany State University, AlbanyGeorgia Southwestern State University,AmericusAugusta State University, AugustaState University of West Georgia, CarrolltonClayton State College and State University,Morrow
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Columbus State University, ColumbusNorth Georgia College and State University,DahlonegaFort Valley State University, Fort ValleyKennesaw State University, KennesawSouthern Polytechnic State University, MariettaGeorgia College and State University,MilledgevilleArmstrong Atlantic State University, SavannahSavannah State University, Savannah
Two-Year Colleges
Darton College, AlbanyAtlanta Metropolitan College, AtlantaBainbridge College, BainbridgeGordon College, BarnesvilleCoastal Georgia Community College,BrunswickMiddle Georgia College, CochranDalton College, DaltonGeorgia Perimeter College, DecaturSouth Georgia College, DouglasGainesville College, GainesvilleMacon State College, MaconFloyd College, RomeEast Georgia College, SwainsboroAbraham Baldwin Agricultural College, TiftonWaycross College, Waycross
PERSONNEL*The date in parentheses indicates the year of initialappointment at Georgia Perimeter College.
Executive TeamJacquelyn M. Belcher (1995), President; B.S.,
Marymount College; M.A., Post Masters,University of Washington; J.D., University ofPuget Sound.
Ronald L. Carruth (1986), Executive VicePresident, for Financial and AdministrativeAffairs; A.S., Brunswick Junior College;B.B.A., West Georgia College; M.P.A.,Valdosta State College.
Felita T. Williams (1995), Executive Assistant tothe President for Advancement and ExternalAffairs; B.S., M.P.A., Ph.D., The University ofAlabama.
Ronald J. Sheehy (2000), Vice President forAcademic and Student Affairs, B.S., MorehouseCollege; M.S., Atlanta University; Ph.D.,University of Tennessee at Knoxville.
Campus ProvostsDennis R. Harkins (1999), Provost, B.F.A.,
M.A., Ohio University; Ph.D., Georgia StateUniversity.
Debra L. McCurdy (1997), Provost, B.S.Ed.,M.Ed., Ph.D., Bowling Green State University.
Paul Pai (1997), Provost, B.S., TunghaiUniversity; M.S., University of South Carolina;Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University.
Sue W. Henderson (1989), Provost (Interim);B.S., M.Ed., Georgia State University; addi-tional graduate study, Georgia Institute ofTechnology, University of Georgia.
Deans for Academic ServicesDonald M. Pearl (2000), Associate Professor of
Physics;Interim Dean, Academic Services, B.S.,Western State College; M.S., New MexicoInstitute of Mining and Technology; M.S.,Ph.D., University of Nebraska, Lincoln.
Connie L. Washburn (1990), AssociateProfessor of Business Information Systems,Interim Dean, Academic Services, B.B.A., M.S.,Georgia State University.
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Elizabeth A. Molloy (1985), Professor ofBiology; Dean, Academic Services, B.S.,Chestnut Hill College; Ph.D., EmoryUniversity.
Sarah D. (Sallie) Paschal (1988), AssociateProfessor of Mathematics, Assistant Dean, B.S.,Presbyterian College; M.Ed., Ed.S. Ph.D.,Georgia State University.
Ronald Lee Swofford (1976), Professor ofEnglish; Dean, Academic Services, A.B.,University of North Carolina; M.A., Ed.S.,Appalachian State University; Ed.D., AuburnUniversity.
Deans for Student Services
Lisa Fowler (1995), Dean, Student Services;B.S., Maryville College; M.S., University ofTennessee.
Norvell Jackson (2001), Dean, Student Services;B.A., M.Ed., Ed.D., University ofMassachusetts at Amherst.
Irene Prue (2001), Dean, Student Services; A.S.,Champlain College; B.S., M.A., AppalachianState, Ph.D., University of Georgia.
Rhonda D. Wilkins (1992), Dean, StudentServices, B.A., Spelman College; M.S.,University of Tennessee-Knoxville; additionalgraduate study, Georgia State University.
Academic and Student Affairs - AcademicInstruction and Support
Jeanne M. Clerc (1999), Assistant Vice Presidentfor Academic Affairs, B.S., Saginaw ValleyCollege; M.A., Central Michigan University,Ed.D., University of Houston.
Kathy Gallo (1971), Coordinator, Librarian,LRC Technical Support, ABJ, University ofGeorgia; M.Ln., Emory University.
Bari J. Haskins-Jackson (1982), Assistant to theVice President for Academic and Student Affairsand Director of Special Programs, B.A., CityCollege of New York; M.S., FordhamUniversity.
Rhonda M. Holmes (1989), Interim AssistantVice President for Student Affairs, B.S.Ed.,M.Ed., University of Georgia.
Debra M. Moon (1990), Interim Director for theCenter for Teaching and Learning; SACSDirector; Associate Professor of LegalEnvironment of Business, B.A., J.D., Universityof Tennessee; additional graduate study,Georgia State University.
Harriet Nichols (1995), Director, InternationalCenter, B.A., Columbia College; M.A.,Louisiana State University; Ed.S., Ed.D., TheCollege of William and Mary.
Coletta Smith-Hassell (2000), AdministrativeSpecialist for Student Affairs, B.S., University ofMaryland at College Park; M.A. GallaudetUniversity.
Deborah A. Urquhart (1994), Director ofEnrollment Management, B.S.W., M.Ed., StateUniversity College at Brockport; additionalgraduate study, University of Rochester andGeorgia State University.
Academic Affairs - Continuing and CorporateEducation
Charlotte Warren (1997), Assistant VicePresident, B.S., M.S., Virginia CommonwealthUniversity; Ph.D., University of Virginia.
Connie J. Aston (1998), Coordinator, CorporateEducation, A.A., Arkansas State University;B.S.Ed., M.Ed., University of Arkansas; addi-tional graduate work, University of Arkansas.
Chadwick Bryant (2001), Coordinator,Recreation, Leisure and Personal Enrichment,B.S., Berry College.
Sandy Busby (2001), Training and DevelopmentManager, B.S., University of SouthernMississippi.
Sheryll Cheek (1998), Coordinator, Admissionsand Records, B.A., Miles College.
Deborah Factory (1990), Assistant Director,Computer Education, B.A., M.A., University ofOklahoma.
Theodore Giordano (2001), Coordinator,Corporate Education, B.S., M.S., Ph.D., FloridaState University.
Cynthia Hillery-Jackson (1998), Coordinator,Computer and Technology Support, B.S.,Savannah State University; additional study,Armstrong College.
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Kenya King (2001), Coordinator, Marketing,A.A., Art Institute of Atlanta, B.A., GeorgiaState University.
DeAnna Jackson (2002), Program Coordinator,B.S.W., University of Georgia, M.S. MercerUniversity.
Marie Jarrett (2000), Coordinator, Languagesand International Initiatives, B.S., QueensCollege; D.D.S., Universidad Autonoma dePuebla.
Fran Mohr (1999), Assistant Director forCorporate Education, B.A., St. AndrewsPresbyterian College.
Joyce B. Trivieri (1977), Director, InformationResources, B.A., Colorado State University;M.A., West Georgia College.
Charles Walker (1998), P.R.E.P. Coordinator,B.A., Clark University.
Academic Affairs - Center for DistanceLearning
Robert A. Harrell (1988), Director, DistanceLearning, B.S., M.Ed., Georgia SouthernUniversity.
Carole G. Creekmore (1992), AssistantDirector, Distance Learning B.A., M.A., WakeForest University.
Cecelia A. Jeffries, (1996), InstructionalTechnology Specialist, B.A., Fisk University.
Elaine G. Richardson (1986), ProgramAssistant, Attended Mississippi State Collegefor Women; Graduate, Birmingham BusinessCollege.
Glenn C. Sierko (1988), Electronics TechnicianIII, A.S., Blue Hills Technical Institute.
Nelson Young, Jr., (1996), InstructionalTechnology Specialist, B.A., Norfolk StateUniversity.
Institutional Support Services
Cecile M. Allen (1992), Lab Supervisor,Instructional Support Services, B.S., MiddleTennessee State University.
Tobi Ames (2000), Student Affairs Counselor,A.A., Bunker Hill Community College; B.S.,M.S. Georgia State University.
Tonya Andrews (1995), AdministrativeCoordinator, Office of the President,B.S., M.S.,Georgia State University.
Angela Banks (2002), Information Analyst,B.S., Clayton College and State University
Audrea Barnes (1996/2000), Student FinancialAid Counselor, Financial Aid and VeteransAffairs, A. S., Daytona Beach CommunityCollege; B.S. University of Florida.
G. Lamar Bates, Jr. (1971), Coordinator ofPhotography, B.A., Northwestern State Collegeof Louisiana; M.A., Northwestern StateUniversity of Louisiana.
Edwin R. Beauchamp (1998), Internal Auditor,B.S., David Lipscomb University.
Catherine Binuya (2000), Student AffairsCounselor, B.S., B.A., University of SouthCarolina; M.S., Georgia State University.
Barbara Bishop (1995), Publications Specialist,B.A., Tougaloo College.
Ethel S. Brown (1997), Director, GrantsB.B.A., Mercer University.
Angela V. Bryant (1999), Associate Director,Financial Aid and Veterans Affairs, B.S.,Tennessee State University.
D. Wayne Bullard (1982/1990), Work ControlManager, HVAC Diploma DeKalb CommunityCollege; attending Georgia Perimeter College.
Brandon Burton (2000), Student Financial AidCounselor II, Financial Aid and Veterans Affairs,B.A., University of Illinois at Urbana.
D. Anthony Bush (1997), Coordinator, MediaServices, B.S., Ohio University; M.A., OhioUniversity.
John Carrell (2000), Science Lab Supervisor,B.A., B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of Texas atAustin.
Laura Chase (1996), Training Coordinator, B.S.,Illinois State University; M.A., North ArizonaUniversity; additional graduate study, GeorgiaState University.
Judy Chastonay (1986), Assistant Director,Human Resources, Attended the State Universityof New York at Farmingdale, DeKalb College.
Alan Clark (2001), Director, Instructional Mediaand Technology, B.S., M.Ed., Middle TennesseeState University, Ed.D, University ofTennessee at Knoxville.
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Brian Clemmons (2001), Student DevelopmentSpecialist, B.A., M.A., Clark Atlanta University
Edward G. Conway (1995), Coordinator, MediaServices, B.S., East Stroudsburg University;M.S., Marywood College.
Todd A. Cook (1997), Architect, B.A.E.T.,Southern Technical Institute.
Linda D. Corva (1993), Director, Finance/Accounting, B.S., State University of New York;M.S., Long Island University.
Margaret Crozier (1993), Information SystemsCoordinator, A.S., DeKalb College.
Ann Curtis (1985), Personnel Specialist, A.S.,DeKalb College.
Freddie Lee Cuspard (1993), Plant Manager,Attending Morris Brown College.
Michel Davidson (1990), Assistant Director,Logistical Services, A.S., DeKalb College, B.B.A.,Georgia State University.
Juliet De La Cruz (1995), Director, ProtectiveServices, B.A., University of Michigan; M.P.A.,Georgia State University.
Jean Donald (1985), Science Lab Supervisor,A.A., DeKalb College; B.S., Georgia StateUniversity; additional graduate study,University of Georgia.
Sherry Durren (2002), Librarian, LibraryServices, B.A., Agnes Scott College, MLS,Univesrity of South Carolina
Montrell Gaines (2001), Accountant II, PlantAdministration, B.S., M.P.A., Louisiana StateUniversity.
Jerry Gantt (2001), Director, Public Relations,B.A., Auburn University; M.A.J.C., Universityof Florida; M.B.A., Jacksonville University.
Paulette Gardner (1988), Manager, StudentAccounts, A.S., DeKalb College.
Frances M. Garner (1998), Science Supervisor,B.A., University of North Carolina at Greens-boro, M.A., Appalachian State University.
Lewis C. Godwin (1991), Director, PlantOperations Planning and Projects, B.S., B.A.,Auburn University.
Patricia Gregg (2001), Assistant Director,Institutional Effectiveness, B.S., BostonUniversity; M.B.A., University of SouthFlorida; Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University.
Glenn O. Hall (1979), Plant Manager,Attending DeKalb College.
Mary F. Hamilton (1996), Math Lab Supervisor,Instructional Support Services, B.S., SouthernPolytechnic State University.
Scott E. Hardy (1988), Director, PlantOperations Support Services, B.S., GeorgiaSouthern University.
Valerie Harper (1986), Payroll Supervisor,A.A., Massey Business College.
Vera Harper (2001), Coordinator ofCompensation and Staff Employment, HumanResources, B.S. Troy State University, addi-tional graduate studies Keller Graduate Schoolof Management and Auburn University.
Beth W. Harris (1980), Budget Analyst,Attended Georgia Perimeter College.
Tracy Hofrichter (2002), Training Specialist,B.S., M.Ed., Georgia College and StateUniversity.
Van B. Hope (1985), Director, Finance/StudentAccounts, A.A., Central Florida CommunityCollege; B.S., Florida A&M, C.P.A.
John (Chip) Howard (1995), Coordinator, TVOperations, A.S., DeKalb College; B.A.,Georgia State University.
Patty Howell (1986), Coordinator, InstructionalSupport Services, B.A., Newberry College;M.Ed., Mercer University; additional graduatestudy, Georgia State University.
Jennifer A. Jenkins (1982), Manager, Fine ArtsAuditorium, A.A., DeKalb CommunityCollege; B.F.A., University of Georgia.
Pamela Joseph (1999), Webmaster/SeniorProgrammer, A.A.T., Gwinnett TechnicalInstitute.
Amy Jurgens (2000), Accountant III, B.S.,University of Nebraska.
Bonita King (1996), Associate Director,Financial Aid and Veterans Affairs, B. Ph.,Wayne State University.
Crystal Knapp (2002), Librarian, LibraryServices, B.A., University of Oklahoma, M.S.,University of Illinois.
Galina Kucheryavaya (2001), Web Developer/Programmer III, A.S., DeKalb College.
Felice Lane (2000), Associate Director /TechnicalServices, Financial Aid and Veterans Affairs,Detroit Business Institute; attended MoorparkCollege.
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Susan D. Larson (1998), Coordinator,Instructional Support Services, B.A., Universityof Texas at Arlington; M.A., Texas Women’sUniversity.
Lisa Terry Lewis (1996), AdministrativeCoordinator, Human Resources, B.S., BostonUniversity; M.S., Georgia State University.
Barbara Lindsay (2000), Assistant Director,Printing Services.
Wade Marbaugh (1999), Publications SpecialistIII, A.B., Defiance College; J.D., Ohio StateUniversity.
Patrice Masterson (1994), Assistant Director,Human Resources, B.S., Brown University;M.M., Northwestern University.
Madara D. McCorkle (1991), Manager, StudentAccounts, B.S., B.A., Appalachian StateUniversity.
Susan McKinnon (1999), InstructionalTechnologist, M.A., University of Georgia; B.S.,Georgia Southern University.
Sohayla Mohebbi (1995), Coordinator,Instructional Support Services, B.S., TehranUniversity; M.A., Jersey City State College.
William K. Moss (1992), InstructionalTechnologist, attended classes at Dekalb College.
Phyllis Montgomery (1998), Director, HumanResources, A.A., Chattanooga State TechnicalCommunity College; B.S., M.S., University ofTennessee at Chattanooga; additional graduatestudy, The University of Tennessee atKnoxville; Tennessee State University.
Alexander Neville (1992), Public SafetyLieutenant, Attended Southern University.
Daphne Norton (1998), Science Lab Supervisor,B.A., Agnes Scott College, M.S., Ph.D.,Northwestern University.
Frederick Ogolla (1995), Science LabSupervisor, B.S., Cheney University ofPennsylvania; M.S., Virginia State University;additional graduate study, Clark AtlantaUniversity.
M. Lynn Parker (1985), Director, Finance/Budgets, B.B.A., Georgia State University.
Derrick A. Patrick (1994), Project Coordinator,Attending Southern Polytechnic StateUniversity.
David Penly (2001), Science Lab Supervisor,B.A., M.S., Georgia State University.
Andrea Pepper (2001), Science Lab Supervisor,B.S., M.S., Michigan State University.
Sally Puckett (1993), Work/Family Coordinator,B.S., M.S., Winthrop College.
William J. Purcell (1975), Director, EnterpriseSupport Services, A.S., DeKalb College; A.B.J.,University of Georgia.
Jimmy G. Ratliff (1976), Public SafetyLieutenant, B.S., University of Tennessee atMartin.
Howard Richardson (1999), Student FinancialAid Counselor, Financial Aid and VeteransAffairs, attended Boston College.
David R. Robinson (1991), InstructionalTechnologist, B.A., Erskine College; M.Div.,Columbia International University; M.A.,American University, Cairo.
Timothy Roseberry (1988), Assistant Director,Enterprise Support Services - Networking, A.S.,DeKalb College, additional studies at GeorgiaState University.
Francis Eugene Ruffin, Jr. (2000), Director ofLibrary Services, B.A., University of Georgia;M. Div., Boston University; M.L.S., Universityof South Carolina.
Mary K. Sanders (2000), Director, Financial Aidand Veterans Affairs, B.S., Indiana StateUniversity; M.S., Kennesaw State University.
Carlos G. Scheweinfurth (1994), GraphicsSpecialist, B.F.A., Auburn University.
Claudia Schorr (1993), Librarian III, LibraryServices, B.A., Vassar College; M.Ln., EmoryUniversity.
Lee K. Shiver (1991), Technical ProjectsManager, Fine Arts, B.A., Furman University.
Howard T. Silverstein (2000), Science LabSupervisor, B.A., Alfred University, M.S.,Ph.D., University of Illinois.
Connie Simpson (2001), Director, Enrollmentand Registration Services, B.S.B.A., M.B.A.,University of Missouri at Columbia.
Phyllis R. Smith (1992), Associate Director,Financial Aid and Veterans Affairs, B.A., MorrisBrown College; M.Ed., Atlanta University.
Mischelle Standifer (1993), Supervisor,Accounts Payable, B.S., Purdue University.
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Jennifer H. Stephens (1998), Art Coordinator,B.A., Auburn University; additional graduatestudy, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.
Michael K. Stone (1995), Science LabSupervisor, A.A.S., Virginia Western; B.S.,Virginia Polytechnic Institute; M.S.,University of Georgia.
Gayle Suchke (1992), Director, Finance/Payroll,B.S., North Georgia College.
Necdet Tasova (1974), Director, EducationalTechnologies, B.A., Upper Iowa University;M.A., Central Michigan University.
Karen Truesdale (1997), Assistant Director,Human Resources/Ombudsperson, B.S., StateUniversity of New York at Buffalo, M.S.,M.P.A., State University of New York atAlbany.
George J. Turner (1986), Director, CollegeServices, B.A., University of the South;M.B.A., Valdosta State University.
Travis E. Weatherly, Jr. (1979), Assistant VicePresident, Facilities, B.S.A., University ofGeorgia.
James Webb (2001), Science Lab Supervisor,B.S., Fort Valley State University, M.S.,Georgia State Univesrity, M.P.H., EmoryUniversity.
Bridgett Williams (1986), Student Financial AidCounselor, Financial Aid and Veterans Affairs,A.A., DeKalb College.
Kuan Yang (2000), Director, InstitutionalPlanning and Research, B.Ed., Sichuan TeachersCollege; M.A., Nankai University; Ph.D.,University of Saskatchewan.
Christina Zamboni (2002), Web Developer/Programmer III, B.S., Virginia Tech
Dawn Zillich (2000), Publications Specialist II,B.S., Western Carolina University.
Auxiliary Support ServicesB. Keith Chapman (1993), Assistant Director,
Auxiliary Services, B.S., Berea College; M.S.,Georgia State University.
Craig Lipsey (1998), Program Coordinator,Campus Card, B.S., Louisiana State University
Institutional AdvancementJeff Tarnowski (1999), Director, Institutional
Advancement, B.S., M.B.A., BradleyUniversity.
Julia Noble (2000), Development Coordinator,B.A., Indiana University; M.A., University ofAlabama.
Barney L. Simms (1972), Assistant Professor;Assistant Director, Public Service, B.A.,Knoxville College; M.S., in L.S., AtlantaUniversity.
Student Services
Veronique P. Barnes (1995/1997),International Student Counselor, B.A., StetsonUniversity; M.S., Florida InternationalUniversity.
Alfred Barney (1992), Head Basketball Coach;Director for Athletics, A.S., Abraham BaldwinCollege; B.S., M.Ed., Austin Peay StateUniversity.
Cheryll Bowman-Medhin (1991), Registrar,B.G.S, M.Ed., Ohio University.
Jo Anne M. Brabson (1995), District Director,Counseling, Advisement and Testing, B.A.,Marygrove College; M.A., Ph.D., BostonCollege.
Daryl Brooks (1997), Coordinator of StudentPublications/Sports Information Director, B.A.Oglethorpe University.
Elizabeth S. Brophy (1988/1992), AdmissionsSpecialist, B.A., Agnes Scott College.
Stephanie Brown (2001), Student AffairsCounselor, B.S., M.Ed., Old DominionUniversity.
Roy Callihan (1997), Degree Program Specialist,B.S., Wiley College; additional graduate stud-ies, Troy State University.
Beverly Carruth (1983), Coordinator, EducationAffairs, A.S., DeKalb College; additional study,Georgia State University, Mercer University.
L. Gary Christian (1992), AssociateProfessor/Student Affairs Counselor, A.A., GulfPark Junior College, B.A., The University ofAlabama, M.Ed., West Georgia College; Ed.D.,The University of Alabama.
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Mavis A. Clarke (1989), Educational ProgramSpecialist, Disability Services, A.A., HighlandPark Community College; B.S., TexasSouthern University; M.Ed., University ofGeorgia.
Elizabeth D. Clow (1986), Director, Advisingand Counseling Services, B.A., University ofTennessee; M.Ed., University of Georgia;Ed.D., University of Georgia.
Angela Cooley (1993), Admissions Specialist,B.S., Johnson C. Smith University.
Marjorie Cowan (1986), Director, Advising andCounseling Services, B.A., MacMurray College;M.A., Wayne State University.
Jennifer Cyers (2001), Student AffairsCounselor, Center for Disability Services, B.S.,Georgia College and State University, M.S.,Georgia State University.
Trichele L. Davenport (1999), Student AffairsCounselor, B.S., University of SouthwesternLouisiana; M.A., Xavier University ofLouisiana.
Laura Day (2000), Admissions Recruiter, B.S.,University of Alabama; additional graduatestudy Georgia State University.
Carol B. Doris (1990), Director, Advising andCounseling Center, B.A., Emory University;M.Ed., University of Chattanooga; Ed.S.,Georgia State University.
Elsie Evans (1992), Student Financial AidCounselor, B.S., Albany State College.
Joe E. Evans (1992), Degree Program Specialist,A.A.S., Community College of the Air Force;B.A., Union University; M.Div., The SouthernBaptist Theological Seminary; additional grad-uate study, Georgia State University, EmoryUniversity.
Marsha Fernandez (1986), Student FinancialAid Counselor, Financial Aid and Veterans’Affairs; DeKalb Technical Institute.
Jason M. Gladman (1996), Instructor/StudentAffairs Counselor, B.S., M.R.C., BowlingGreen State University.
Janet E. Harrell (1977), Degree ProgramSpecialist/Admissions Recruiter, B.A., GeorgiaState University; additional graduate study,Georgia State University.
Erin R. Hart (1980), Registrar, B.S., FloridaState University; M.Ed., University of Georgia.
Kendra H. Helm (1991), Assistant Registrar,A.S., DeKalb College; B.S., Georgia StateUniversity.
Mary Hickman-Brown (1993), AdmissionsCounselor, A.A., Des Moines CommunityCollege; B.S., Drake University; M.Ed.,Southern Illinois University.
Charlotte Holmes (1977), Coordinator, Records,A.S., DeKalb College.
Alva Johnson-Gissentanner (1996), StudentFinancial Aid Counselor II, B.S., DeVryInstitute of Technology.
Janea Johnson (2000), Director, Student Life,B.A., Iowa State University; M.A., BowlingGreen State University.
Christopher Kinney (2002), Student AffairsCounselor, Center for Disability Services, B.S.,M.A., University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Jennifer S. Kwok (1995), Coordinator, Records,B.B.A., Georgia State University.
Sheila J. Lowery (2000), Assistant Registrar,B.A., M.S., Niagara University.
Mary E. Marbut (1997), Psychometrist, B.A.,M.Ed., University of Georgia; additional grad-uate study, Georgia State University.
Archeadene Marshall (1987), AdmissionsSpecialist, B.A., Albany State College; addi-tional graduate study, Troy State University.
Don McCormick (1986), Director, Advising andCounseling Services Center, B.A., SoutheasternBible College; M.A., Wheaton College; M.Ed.,Ed.S., Georgia State University.
Deborah Myrick (1990), Section Supervisor,B.S., Kennesaw State College.
Judith C. Nichols (1989), Registrar, B.A.,Texas Tech University; M.S., University ofGeorgia; additional graduate study, Universityof Georgia.
Karen Owen (1997), Admissions Specialist,B.B.A., Georgia State University.
Roger H. Ozaki (1970), Coordinator of Testing,B.S., University of Georgia; M.Ed., GeorgiaSouthern University; Ed.D., University ofGeorgia.
Lori Payne (1992), Psychometrist, B.S.,University of Missouri.
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Rodney Pegues (1995), Assistant Director,Wellness, B.S., Louisiana Tech University;M.S., Georgia State University.
Kathryn L. Quin (1986), International StudentAdvisor, DeKalb College.
Carmelle Robert-Earwoc (1998), Director,Student Life, B.A., Daemen College; M.S.,State University College at Buffalo.
Michael Sanseviro (1999), Director of StudentLife, B.A., Emory University; M.S., FloridaState University; additional coursework towardM.B.A, Polytechnic University.
Sheree S. Simpson (1986/1996), Registrar,B.A., Spelman College; M.Ed., Georgia StateUniversity.
Lyndle E. Smith (1988), Assistant Registrar,B.A., University of Richmond; additionalgraduate study, Virginia CommonwealthUniversity, University of Connecticut.
Sonja Y. Smith (1997), Psychometrist, B.A.,Grambling State University.
Julie A. Tittle (1993), Assistant Professor/StudentAffairs Counselor, B.S., M.S., University ofTennessee.
Will Waters (1995), Admissions Specialist, A.S.,DeKalb College.
Sheila Y. White, (1972), Section Supervisor,DeKalb College; DeKalb Technical Institute.
Robert Wigfall, (1996), Instructor/StudentAffairs Counselor, B.S., M.S., Indiana StateUniversity.
Renee Wright (2000), Admissions Specialist,B.A., University of Kentucky; additional grad-uate study Central Michigan University andUniversity of Kentucky.
FacultySarah E. Abernathy (2000), Instructor/
Librarian, B.M.E., M.M.E., Quachita BaptistUniversity; M.L.S., University of Alabama.
Teresa B. Adams (1991), Associate Professor ofBusiness Information Systems, B.S., BowlingGreen State University; M.B.A., MercerUniversity.
Patricia A. Ahanotu (1994), Associate Professorof Biology, B.S., University of Ife; M.A.,Bemidji State University; Ph.D., TexasWoman’s University.
Robert Aldesron (2001), Assistant Professor ofHistory, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University ofSouth Carolina.
John V. Aliff (1990), Professor of Biology, B.S.,M.S., Marshall University; Ph.D., Universityof Kentucky.
Kathy E. Allen (1985), Assistant Professor ofReading, B.S.E.D., University of Georgia;M.E.D., Georgia State University.
Ann J. Anderson (1979), Professor of English,B.S., Florida State University; M.A., GeorgiaState University; Ph.D., Emory University.
John R. Anderson, Jr. (1992), AssociateProfessor of Geology, B.S., M.S., Bowling GreenState University; Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh.
Tommy Joe Anderson (1976), Professor ofMusic, Department Chair, B.M., ShenandoahConservatory of Music; M.M., D.M.A., WestVirginia University.
Jose T. Arancibia (1987), Associate Professor ofSpanish, B.A., Universidad de Chile; M.A.,Ohio University; additional graduate study,University of California, Davis.
Larry Armstead (1992), Assistant Professor ofBiology, B.S., University of Tennessee-Martin;M.Ed., Ed.S., Georgia State University.
Mohammad Aslam (1991), Associate Professorof Mathematics, B.S., Punjab University; M.S.,University of Islamabad; M.Phil., Quad-I-Azam University.
Maher M. O. Atteya (2000), Assistant Professorof Chemistry, B.S., M.S., Carl SchorlemmerTechnische Hochshule, M.S., Kansas StateUniversity, Ph.D., Colorado School of Mines.
John Bacheller, Jr. (1990), Associate Professorof Legal Environment of Business, B.A., DenisonUniversity; J.D., Emory University.
Said Bagherieh (1992), Associate Professor ofMathematics, B.S., College of Telecommuni-cations, Tehran, Iran; M.A., M.B.A., MarshallUniversity.
Beryle I. Baker (1979), Associate Professor ofSocial Science, B.A., Norfolk State College;M.Ed., Central Missouri State University;Ed.S., Georgia State University; Ed.D.,Auburn University.
William T. Barber, Jr. (1981), AssociateProfessor of History/Geography/Political Science,B.A., M.Ed., Georgia State University; addi-tional graduate study, Georgia State University.
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E. Ellen Barker (1992), Associate Professor ofEnglish, B.S., Ball State University; M.A.,University of Missouri-Columbia; Ph.D.,Georgia State University.
Joseph W. Barnes (1999), Associate Professor,Library Services, Director of Learning Resources,B.A., M.A., University of Rochester, M.A.,Ph.D., M.L.S., State University of New York atBuffalo.
Ellen Barrow (1996), Instructor, Librarian;B.A., University of South Dakota; M.L.S.,Emporia State University.
Barbara Bateman (2001), Instructor of French,B.A., University of Georgia, M.A., Universityof California at Santa Barbara.
John Steven Beauchamp (1992), AssociateProfessor of English, B.A., M.A., University ofGeorgia; Ph.D., University of Tennessee,Knoxville.
Connell J. Bell (2000), Instructor/Librarian,A.A., Santa Fe Community College; B.A.University of Florida; M.S.L.S., Clark AtlantaUniversity.
Betty J. Benardo (1989), Assistant Professor ofMathematics,Department Chair (Interim), B.A.,Pfeiffer College; M.A., Wake ForestUniversity.
Kimberly N. Bennekin (2000), Instructor ofMathematics, B.S., Spelman College, M.A.,University of South Florida, Ed. S., Universityof Georgia.
Mario A. Bennekin (2000), Instructor ofHistory, B.A., Morehouse College, M.A.,Valdosta State University.
Kim Bennett (1991), Assistant Professor ofMathematics, B.M.E., Troy State University;M.A.M.S., University of Georgia; additionalgraduate study, Georgia Institute ofTechnology.
Julia E. Benson (1991), Assistant Professor ofComputer Science, B.S., University of Georgia;M.S., Case Western Reserve University.
Polly Bouker (2001), Instructor of Geology,B.S., Western Carolina University, M.S.,University of Georgia.
Frederick W. Bounds (1989), AssociateProfessor of Business Information Systems, B.A.,Florida State University; M.B.A., University ofSouth Florida; additional graduate study,Kennesaw State College, The University ofCentral Oklahoma, CCP.
Martha S. Bowles (2000), Instructor of English,A.A., Broward Community College, B.A.,Florida Atlantic University, M.Ed., Universityof Georgia.
Beryle Boyd (1988), Assistant Professor ofMathematics, B.S.Ed., University of Georgia;M.A.T., Georgia State University.
Laura D. Breedlove (1990), Professor ofEnglish; Department Chair, B.A., University ofGeorgia; M.Ed., Armstrong State College;Ph.D., University of Georgia.
Margee B. Bright-Ragland (1990), AssistantProfessor of Art, Arts Coordinator, B.F.A., AuburnUniversity; M.F.A., Georgia State University.
Wendell S. Broadwell (2000), AssistantProfessor of Political Science, B.A., M.G.A.,Georgia State University, D.P.A., University ofGeorgia.
Timothy H. Brotherton (1990), AssistantProfessor of English as a Second Language, B.A.,Davidson College; Ed.M., State University ofNew York at Buffalo.
Donna Brouillette (1991), Associate Professor ofMathematics, B.S., Georgia Institute ofTechnology; M.S., Creighton University.
Barbara L. Brown (1989), Professor ofPsychology, Department Chair, A.B., BrownUniversity; Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute ofTechnology; Psy.D., Georgia School ofProfessional Psychology.
Louvincey D. Brown (1989), Assistant Professorof Speech, B.S., Fort Valley State College; M.A.,University of Georgia; additional graduatestudy, Georgia State University.
Brendalyn M. Browner (1979), AssistantProfessor of Nursing, B.S.N., Albany StateCollege; M.S.N., Medical College of Georgia.
Susan Buchholz (1995), Assistant Professor ofNursing, B.S.N., Graceland College; M.S.N.,Georgia State University.
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Maureen F. Burkart (1996), Assistant Professorof Chemistry, B.S., University of Alabama atBirmingham; Ph.D., University of Florida.
Peter A. Bursi (1998), Instructor/Librarian,A.A.S., State University of New York atMorrisville, B.S., State University of New Yorkat Oneonta, M.L.S., State University of NewYork at Albany.
Rose Ann Camalo (1994), Associate Professor ofEnglish/English as a Second Language, B.A.,McNeese State University; M.A., Universityof Southwestern Louisiana; Ph.D., FloridaState University.
Joseph A. Cannon, Jr. (1991), AssociateProfessor of Sociology; B.A., LeMoyne College;M.A., Ph.D., Cornell University.
Bethany B. Cardon (1991), Assistant Professorof Spanish, B.A., Samford University; M.H.S.,Auburn University.
Gary Carrico (1995), Assistant Professor ofPolitical Science, B.S., High Point College;M.A., Auburn University; additional graduatestudy, Emory University.
Rene Y. Carrie (1981), Associate Professor ofHistory/Anthropology, B.A., Wake ForestUniversity; M.A., University of Iowa; addi-tional graduate study, Emory University,Georgia State University.
Catherine W. Carter (1991), Associate Professorof Biology, B.S., M.Ed., Ph.D. Georgia StateUniversity.
Douglas M. Casey (1983), Assistant Professor ofPhysical Education, A.A., DeKalb College;B.S., Florida State University; M.Ed., GeorgiaState University.
Jui-Wen Ginger Chen (1998), AssistantProfessor of Music, B.M., University SouthCarolina; M.M., D.M., NorthwesternUniversity; Certificate of Piano Performanceand Pedogogy, Piano Institute of SaintPetersburg Conservatory.
Brenda Cherry (1992), Assistant Professor ofNursing, B.S.N., Bethel College; M.S.N.,Emory University.
Ashraful A. Chowdhury (1989), AssociateProfessor of Mathematics/Computer Science,B.S., M.S., University of Dhaka, Bangladesh;M.S., M.A., Ball State University.
Faye L. Clark (1967), Professor of Speech/Drama/Journalism, B.A., University ofSouthwestern Louisiana; M.A., University ofGeorgia; Ph.D., Georgia State University.
Glenn R. Clark (1990), Associate Professor ofBiology, B.S., Wake Forest University; M.D.,The Bowman Gray School of Medicine ofWake Forest University.
Kim Clark (1995), Assistant Professor ofSociology; B.S., Southern University A&M;M.A.T., Grambling State University.
Susan T. Clarke (1990), Assistant Professor ofDental Hygiene, B.S., Medical College ofGeorgia; M.Ed., Georgia State University.
Richard B. Clow (1978), Professor of History,B.A., University of Maryland; M.A., MemphisState University; Ph.D., University of Georgia.
Stephanie N. Coffin (1990), Associate Professorof English/English as a Second Language, B.A.,M.A.T., M.S., Georgia State University; addi-tional graduate study, Georgia State University.
Pamela Colbenson (1986), Associate Professorof History, B.A., Florida State University;M.A., Ph.D., Georgia State University.
Landon Coleman (1989), Associate Professor ofEnglish/Speech/Drama, B.A., Principia College;M.A., Southern Illinois University; A.M.,Brown University; additional graduate study,Georgia State University.
Ray E. Collings (1993), Assistant Professor ofMathematics, B.A., Wheaton College; M.S.,University of Notre Dame.
Cohen S. Colvard (2000), Instructor ofAccounting, B.B.A., M.T.X., Georgia StateUniversity.
Jose A. Cortes (2001), Assistant Professor ofSpanish, B.A., Escuela Normal Superior deNayarit, M.A., New Mexico State, Ph.D.,University of Arizona.
Xuchitl N. Coso (1996), Assistant Professor ofSpanish, B.A., M.A., University of NorthernIowa; M.A., University of Illinois.
Lawrence M. Coty (2000), Instructor ofMathematics, B.A., University of Illinois atChicago, M.Ed., Georgia State University.
Jim M. Cox (1980), Associate Professor ofEconomics/Political Science, B.B.A., Universityof Georgia; M.Ed., Georgia State University;additional graduate study, Georgia StateUniversity.
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Rosemary D. Cox (1985), Professor of English,A.A., DeKalb College; B.A., M.A., GeorgiaState University; Ph.D., Emory University.
Jessica M. Craig (2000), Assistant Professor ofMathematics, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University ofSouth Florida.
Douglas L. Crane (1972), Associate Professor ofHistory/Political Science, A.A., Brevard Jr.College; B.A., M.A., University of SouthFlorida; Ed.S., Georgia State University;Ph.D., Pacific Western University.
Jeanette A. Crawford (1998), Instructor ofNursing, B.A., Barrington College; M.S.N.,Boston University.
Valerie M. Crawford (2000), Assistant Professorof English, B.A., Tougaloo College, M.A.,Ph.D., University of North Carolina-ChapelHill.
Carole G. Creekmore (1992), AssistantProfessor of English, Assistant Director forDistance Learning, B.A., M.A., Wake ForestUniversity.
Tina M. Crocco (1990), Associate Professor ofSpeech, B.A., M.S.C., Auburn University; addi-tional graduate study, Georgia State University.
David M. Cromer (1986), Assistant ProfessorEnglish, B.A., M.A., Southeast Missouri StateUniversity; additional graduate study, GeorgiaState University.
Marva Cooper Cromer (1981/1987), AssociateProfessor of Reading, A.A., DeKalb College;B.S., M.Ed., Georgia State University; addi-tional graduate study, Georgia StateUniversity, Georgia School of ProfessionalPsychology.
Ann W. Crowson (1988), Associate Professor ofMathematics, B.S., Mississippi State University;M.Ed., Georgia State University.
Derwin Daniels (1999), Coordinator, FireManagement, A.A.S., Lamar University, B.S.,M.S., University of Houston.
Calandra Davis (1998), Instructor ofMathematics, B.A., Trenton State College;M.A., University of Pittsburgh.
Lisa A. Davis (1993), Assistant Professor ofAccounting, B.B.A., M.A.C.C., University ofGeorgia, C.P.A.
Mary Ellen Davis (1991), Assistant Professor ofMathematics, A.B., St. Louis University; A.M.,University of Missouri, Columbia.
Jean Dawson (1989), Associate Professor ofPhysical Education, B.S., Winthrop University;M.S., University of North Carolina, Greensboro;Ed.S., Georgia State University.
Brenda Deal (1986), Associate Professor ofReading, B.S., Appalachian State University;M.Ed., Ph.D., Georgia State University.
Peggy Deierhoi (1991), Associate Professor ofMathematics, B.S., The College of William andMary; M.Ed., Georgia State University.
Michael L. Denniston (1987), AssociateProfessor of Chemistry, B.A., Knox College;M.B.A., University of Kansas; M.Sc., Ph.D.,The Ohio State University.
Debra K. Denzer (1988), Associate Professor ofEnglish/English as a Second Language,Department Chair, B.A., M.A., University ofFlorida; additional graduate study, GeorgiaState University.
W. Lawrence Dickinson (1965/1972), Professorof Chemistry, B.S., Birmingham-SouthernCollege; M.S., Ph.D., Emory University.
Michael Diebert (2001), Instructor of English,B.A., University of Tennessee at Knoxville,M.A., University of Alabama at Tuscalossa.
Mariam W. Dittmann (1991), AssociateProfessor of Physics/Astronomy, DepartmentChair, B.S., Furman University; M.S.,University of Georgia; additional graduatestudy, University of Georgia.
Priscilla J. Dodds (2000), Assistant Professor ofComputer Science, B.A., University ofRochester, M.A., University of North Florida,additional graduate studies at Georgia Instituteof Technology.
M. Agnes Donaldson (1972), AssociateProfessor of English, A.B., Mercer University;M.A.T., University of North Carolina.
Jodeen D. Ducharme (1992), AssistantProfessor of Speech, B.A., College of SaintBenedict; M.A., University of Wisconsin-Superior; additional graduate study, Universityof Colorado-Colorado Springs, Georgia StateUniversity.
Karen Q. Duncan (2000), Instructor of Reading,B.A., M.Ed., Georgia State University.
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Margo L. Eden-Camann (1985), AssociateProfessor of English, B.S., Georgia SouthernUniversity; M.Ed., Valdosta State University;additional graduate study, University of NorthCarolina at Chapel Hill, Emory University,and Georgia State University.
Rodger Hank Eidson (1996), Assistant Professorof English/Joint Enrollment, A.B.J., University ofGeorgia; M.A., University of Tennessee atChattanooga; additional graduate study,Georgia State University.
James D. Engstrom (1998), Assistant Professorof Geography, B.A. University of Wisconsin;M.C.R.P., Harvard University; M.A., Ph.D.,Clark University.
Maryann Errico (1992), Associate Professor ofReading, B.A., York College of The CityUniversity of New York; M.S., HofstraUniversity; additional graduate study, GeorgiaState University.
Elizabeth (Sharifa Saa) Evans (1994),Associate Professor of English, B.S., M.S., StateUniversity of New York at New Paltz; Ph.D.,The Union Institute at Cincinnati.
Linda L. Exley (1979), Associate Professor ofMathematics, B.S.Ed., University of Georgia;M.S.T., Georgia Southern University; M.A.,Penn State University.
Janan B. Fallon (1991), Assistant Professor ofSpanish, B.A., Stetson University; M.Ed.,University of Georgia; additional graduatestudy, Georgia State University.
Dan Fawaz (1987), Professor of Psychology, B.S.,University of New Hampshire; M.S.,University of North Carolina, Greensboro;Ph.D., Michigan State University.
Kenneth Fenster (1991), Associate Professor ofHistory, B.A., Transylvania College; M.A.,Ph.D., Marquette University.
Lori-Gene Fenster (1994), Assistant Professor ofArt, B.V.A., M.F.A., Georgia State University;additional graduate study, Texas TechUniversity.
Solomon Fesseha (1991), Associate Professor ofPhysics, B.S., Addis Ababa University,Ethiopia; M.S., Ph.D., State University of NewYork at Albany.
Bruce D. Finkbone (1998), Instructor ofInterpreter Training, B.A., University of Kentucky.
Randy Finley (1992), Associate Professor ofHistory, B.S., Phillips University; M.A.,University of Central Arkansas; Ph.D.,University of Arkansas; additional graduatestudy, Georgia State University.
James M. FitzSimons, Jr. (1975), AssociateProfessor of English, B.A., The University ofthe South; M.A., Ph.D., Emory University;additional study, Georgia State Universitypost-doctoral.
Robert Flynn (2001), Assistant Professor ofHistory, B.A., University of Massachusetts,M.A., Ph.D., University of Kentucky.
Dina Foster (1998), Assistant Professor of French,B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Michigan State University.
Hayward Fountain (1990), Associate Professorof Physical Education, A.A., Brewton ParkerCollege; B.S., Georgia Southern University;M.Ed., Georgia College; Ed.S., Ed.D, AtlantaUniversity.
Charles W. Fox (1999), Instructor of English;Coordinator Joint Enrollment, B.B.A., BaylorUniversity; M.F.A., George Mason University.
Katherine B. Gallo (1971), Assistant Professor,Coordinator of Technical Services, LibraryServices, A.B.J., University of Georgia; M.Ln.,Emory University.
Kae Gershon (2001), Assisatnt Professor ofPhysics, A.A., DeKalb College, B.S., M.S.,Georgia State University, Ph.D., EmoryUniversity.
Jeanette Gibson-Allen (1991), AssociateProfessor of English, B.A., University ofGuyana; Diploma of Education, University ofGuyana; M.A., University of Port HarcourtNigena; Ph.D., Georgia State University.
James L. Gonzales (1991), Associate Professor ofPsychology, A.A., Taft College; A.S., GreenRiver Community College; B.A., EvergreenState College; M.A., Seattle University; Ph.D.,Georgia State University; additional graduatestudy, University of Washington, School ofMedicine.
Heidi J. Goodwin (2000), Instructor of Englishand Reading, B.A., University of Richmond,M.A., University of Kentucky.
Pamela J. W. Gore (1989), Professor of Geology,B.S, University of Maryland; M.S., M.Phil.,Ph.D., George Washington University.
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Madelyn T. Gould (1980), Assistant Professor ofMathematics, A.A., DeAnza CommunityCollege; B.A., M.S., San Jose State University;additional graduate study, Emory University.
Thomas Graham (1995), Associate Professor ofHistory, B.A., University of Iowa; M.A.,Western Illinois University; Ph.D., NorthernIllinois University.
Ilene Grant (1987), Associate Professor ofMathematics, B.A., B.S., University ofCincinnati; M.Ed., Georgia State University.
Carl H. Griffin (1977), Associate Professor ofEnglish, A.B., University of North Carolina atChapel Hill; M.A., University of Florida; addi-tional graduate study, University of Florida.
Mark F. Griffin (2000), Instructor of Psychology,B.A., University of South Florida, M.A.,University of Central Florida; additional grad-uate study, Argosy University.
Edna R. Griggs (1993), Nursing Skills LabInstructor, B.S.N., Winston Salem StateUniversity.
Jeffrey E. Gutliph (1991), Associate Professor ofMathematics, B.S., M.S., University ofMississippi.
William Guyton (2001), Instructor ofAnthropology and Geography, B.S., M.S.,University of Southern Mississippi.
Steven L. Hale (1991), Associate Professor ofEnglish, B. A., Emory University; M.A., Ph.D.,University of Georgia.
Barbara Jean Hall (1989), Associate Professor ofEnglish/English as a Second Language, B.S., EastCarolina University; M.A., Wake ForestUniversity; M.S., Georgetown University.
Mary Susan Hall (1990), Associate Professor ofMathematics, B.A., M.A., University of SouthFlorida.
Michael L. Hall (1989), Assistant Professor ofEnglish, B.A., M.F.A., University of Alabama.
Joyce M. Handwork (1992), Assistant Professorof Mathematics, B.A., Malone College; M.Ed.,North Georgia College.
Sandra A. Hanner (1996), Assistant Professor ofEnglish, B.A., M.A., University of Georgia; addi-tional graduate study, Georgia State University.
Jacqueline T. Harbison (1970), Professor ofPhysical Education, B.S., Berry College; M.Ed.,Ed.S., University of Georgia; Ed.D., AuburnUniversity.
Ann W. Hardy (1986), Associate Professor ofMathematics, B.A., Mercer University; M.A.T.,Emory University.
Carol A. Harris (1988), Instructor of English,B.A., Spelman College; M.A., AtlantaUniversity; additional graduate study,University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
Kay Harrison (2001), Instructor of English,B.A., Mercer University at Macon, M.Ed.,Georgia State University.
Karry L. Hathaway (2000), Instructor ofEnglish, A.A., Gordon College, B.A., M.Ed.,University of Georgia.
Wonda Henderson (1991), Assistant Professorof Reading, B.A., Spelman College; M.Ed.,Valdosta State University.
Andrea M. Hendricks (1993), AssistantProfessor of Mathematics, B.S., Palm BeachAtlantic College; M.S., Florida StateUniversity.
Todd A. Hendricks (1992), Assistant Professorof Mathematics, B.S., West Georgia College;M.S., Florida State University.
Ming-Hang Her (2001), Instructor ofMathematics, B.S., Hong Kong BaptistUniversity, M.C.M., New Orleans BaptistTheological Seminary, additional graduatestudies at Georgia State University.
Lawrence Hetrick (1987), Assistant Professorof English; B.A., University of Florida; M.A.,Johns Hopkins University.
Gloria M. Hitchcock (1991), AssociateProfessor of Mathematics, B.A., AnnhurstCollege; M.A., University of Hartford.
Janet Hollier (1992), Assistant Professor ofSpeech, B.S., Oklahoma State University;M.A., Bowling Green State University; addi-tional graduate study, Oklahoma StateUniversity, Georgia State University.
C. Norman Hollingsworth (1981), AssociateProfessor of Economics/Business InformationSystems, A.A., Anderson College; B.S.,University of South Carolina; M.B.A., GeorgiaState University; additional graduate study,Georgia State University, University ofGeorgia.
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Mary Carole Hollingsworth (2000), Instructor ofBusiness Information Systems, A.S., DeKalbCollege; B.B. A., M.B.A., Kennesaw StateUniversity; additional graduate study, KennesawState University and University of Georgia.
Anant G. Honkan (1997), Assistant Professor ofEngineering, B.E., Karnatak University, India;
M.E., M.S., City College of the City Universityof New York; Ph.D., City University of NewYork.
Napolita S. Hooper-Simanga (1995), AssistantProfessor of English, B.A., DePaul University;M.A., University of Colorado; D.A.H., ClarkAtlanta University.
Sandee D. House (1991), Associate Professor ofMathematics, B.S., M.A., Ed.S., The Universityof Alabama; additional graduate study, GeorgiaState University.
Francis Hubbard (2001), Associate Professor ofEnglish, Department Chair, B.A., AmherstCollege, M.A., Ph.D., University of Californiaat Berkley.
Deborah T. Huntley (1998), Assistant Professorof Nursing, B.S., Boston College; M.S.,Georgia State University.
Wanda Jacak (1999), Instructor Library Services,M.A., Wroclaw University; M.S.L.S., ClarkAtlanta University.
Alan Jackson (1992), Associate Professor ofEnglish, B.S., University of Southern Indiana;M.A., University of Dayton; PhD., Universityof Tennessee at Knoxville.
Phyllis W. Jackson (2000), AssistantProfessor/Librarian, B.A., Albany StateCollege; M.L.S., Emory University.
Robin D. Jenkins (2000), Associate Professor ofEnglish, Department Chair, B.A., StateUniversity of West Georgia; M.A., Universityof Tennessee at Knoxville.
Beth Jensen (1989), Associate Professor ofEnglish, B.A., Hastings College; M.A.,University of Nebraska; Ph.D., University ofGeorgia.
Gloria Johns (2001), Instructor of Nursing,A.A., A.D.N., Prairie State College, B.S.N.,Graceland University, M.S.N., BrenauUniversity.
Ken P. Johnson (2000), Assistant Professor ofEnglish, B.A., University of Northern Iowa,M.A., Ph.D., Florida State University.
Alyse W. Jones (1992), Assistant Professor ofEnglish, B.A., B.S., University of Maryland;M.A., University of Georgia.
Lee Brewer Jones (1992), Associate Professor ofEnglish, B.A., West Georgia College; M.A.,University of Georgia.
Laurn R. Jordan (1995) Assistant Professor ofMathematics, B.S., M.S., East Tennessee StateUniversity; additional graduate study, GeorgiaState University.
Mundia James Kahiga (1990), AssistantProfessor of Economics, B.A., Jersey City StateCollege; M.A., Rutgers University.
Beryl G. Kalisa (1992), Assistant Professor ofHistory, B.A., Spelman College; M.Ed., BostonUniversity; M.S., Simmons College; Ed.S.,Wheelock College.
Ronda Karelitz (1987), Assistant Professor ofDental Hygiene; Department Chair, DentalHygiene, A.A.S., Greenville Technical; B.S.,University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill;M.Ed., The Citadel; additional graduate study,The Citadel, Corpus Christi State University.
Sarah L. Keeling (1991), Assistant Professor ofNursing, B.S.N., Lenoir Rhyne College; M.N.,Emory University.
Sharon Keener (1990), Associate Professor ofMathematics, A.A., DeKalb College; B.S.,M.A.T., Georgia State University.
Myung H. Kim (1993), Associate Professor ofChemistry, B.S., Sung Kyun Kwan University;M.S., University of Nebraska; Ph.D.,University of Oklahoma.
Robert J. King (2000), Instructor of PoliticalScience, B.A., University of California, M.A.,University of Florida, M.A., Emory University.
Patricia Knowles (2001), Instructor of English,A.B., Georgia Southern University, M.Ed.,Georgia State University.
Stephen M. Koplan (2000), AssistantProfessor/Librarian, B.A., Windham College;M.L.N., Emory University; Ph.D., GeorgiaState University.
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Cynthia D. Kreutzer (2000), Instructor ofPsychology, B.A., M.A., University of NorthCarolina at Chapel Hill, M.S., NovaSoutheastern University.
Kim L. Krinsky (1995), Assistant Professor ofPsychology, B.A., Cornell University; M.A.,Ph.D., Emory University.
Diane M. Lahaise (2000), Instructor of Biology,B.A., Boston University, M.S., AntiochUniversity.
Ulrike Lahaise (1998), Instructor of Physics/Astronomy, B.S., University of Heidelberg;M.S., University of Kentucky.
William H. Lahaise (1994), Assistant Professorof Physics/Astronomy, B.A., Boston University;M.S., University of Kentucky.
Teresita L. Lampe (1991), Associate Professor ofChemistry, B.S., Adamson University; M.S.,Ph.D., Wayne State University, post doctoratework at the University of Michigan.
Sarah L. Larson (1978), Associate Professor ofEnglish; Department Chair, Humanities, B.A.,Monmouth College; M.A., University of Illinois;additional graduate study, New York University.
John R. Lassiter (2000), System Librarian,Instructor; B.A., Columbus State University,M.S., Clark Atlanta University.
Eva C. Lautemann (1976), Assistant Professor,Library Services, Director of Learning Resources,B.A., Purdue University; M.S. in L.S., AtlantaUniversity.
Kouok K. Law (1992), Associate Professor ofMathematics, B.A., University of Madagascar;M.A., State University of New York-Albany;Ph.D., University of Washington.
Marjorie Lewkowicz (1990), Associate Professorof Mathematics, B.A., M.A., University ofScranton; M.S., Marywood College; Ed.S.,Georgia State University; additional graduatestudy, Lehigh University, Marywood College,Georgia State University.
Yawei Liu (1996), Assistant Professor of History,B.A., Xian Foreign Language Institute; M.A.,University of Hawaii; Ph.D., Emory University.
Susan D. Lofstrom (1993), Assistant Professorof English, Coordinator, Joint Enrollment, B.A.,Keuka College, M.A., University of Rochester,additional graduate study, University of Rochester.
Diwana H. Lowe (2000), Assistant Professor ofNursing, B.S.N., M.S.N., University ofAlabama.
Laura B. Lowrey (2000), Instructor ofMathematics, B.A., M.S., Emory University.
William Luttrell (1981), Professor of English,B.S., Oglethorpe University; M.A., Universityof Colorado; Ph.D., Bowling Green StateUniversity; additional graduate study, EmoryUniversity.
Margaret H. Major (1990), Assistant Professorof Biology; Department Chair, B.S., BenedictCollege; M.S., Howard University; additionalgraduate study, Howard University, Universityof Georgia.
Ann Mallard (2002), Librarian, AssistantProfessor, B.A., Georgia State University,M.L.N., Emory University.
Dennis P. Maltais (1991), Associate Professor ofSocial Sciences; Department Chair, B.A.,Southern Illinois University; M.A., WesternMichigan University; additional graduatestudy, University of Georgia, University ofCincinnati.
Sandra C. Matthews (1991), Associate Professorof English, B.A., M.Ed., Georgia StateUniversity; additional graduate study, GeorgiaState University.
Mary Mattson-Evans (1991), AssociateProfessor of Teacher Education, B.A., M.Ed.,Ph.D., Georgia State University.
Carl F. McAllister (2000), Assistant Professor ofBiology, B.S., M.S., The University ofMississippi, Ph.D., Louisiana State University.
Alicia McCalla (2001), Instructor/Librarian,B.A., Oakland University; M.S.L.S., ClarkAtlanta University.
Michael E. McClary (1993), Assistant Professorof Music, B.M.E., Bowling Green StateUniversity; M.M., Northwestern University;additional graduate study, University of NorthTexas.
Robert J. McDonough (1986), Professor ofBiology, B.A., Emory University; Ph.D.,University of Georgia; additional graduatework, University of Miami School ofMedicine, Georgia State University.
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Susan M. McGrath (1992), Associate Professorof History; Coordinator, Honors Program, B.A.,Agnes Scott College; M.A., Ph.D., EmoryUniversity.
Frankie L. McIntosh (1986), AssociateProfessor of Political Science; Department Chair,B.A., North Carolina Central University;M.P.A., University of Georgia; Ph.D., GeorgiaState University.
Karen S. McKinney (1977/1992), AssociateProfessor of Reading, A.B., Middlebury College;M.P.A., Valdosta State; M.Ed., University ofVermont; additional graduate study, EmoryUniversity, Georgia State University.
Greg McLean (2001), Instructor of Music,B.M.U., Georgia State University, M.M.,Florida State University.
Marissa McNamara (1999), Instructor,Coordinator, Joint Enrollment, B.A., Universityof Cincinnati; M.A., Florida State University.
Virginia J. Michelich (1990), Professor ofBiology, Interim Department Chair, B.A.,University of Missouri; Ph.D., University ofMinnesota.
Judith A. Michna (1970), Professor of English,B.A., M.A., University of Texas; Ph.D.,Georgia State University.
Mary C. Middlemas (1993), Assistant Professorof English as a Second Language, B.A., EmoryUniversity; M.S., Georgia State University.
Jean P. Millen (1987), Associate Professor ofMathematics, B.A., Coe College; M.A.T.,Georgia State University.
Myrtle J. Miller (1981), Assistant Professor ofNursing, A.A.S., Queensborough CommunityCollege; B.S.N., Long Island University; M.N.,New York University.
Melora P. Mirza (1989), Associate Professor,Library Services, A.B., Brown University;M.A.L.S., Rosary College.
E. Jean Mistretta (2000), Associate Professor ofNursing, Department Chair, Diploma, CrawfordW. Long School of Nursing; B.S., GeorgiaState University; M.N., Emory University;Ph.D., Georgia State University.
Muriel G. Mitchell (1996), Assistant Professorof Nursing, B.S.N, Tuskeegee Institute; M.S.N.,University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Jean Plant Moeller (1993), Instructor ofInterpreter Training, B.A., Maryville College.
Rebecca Montgomery (2001), AssistantProfessor of History, A.A., Austin CommunityCollege, B.A., Southwestern Texas StateUniversity, M.A., Ph.D., University ofMissouri at Columbia.
Pamela J. Moolenaar-Wirsiy (1996), AssistantProfessor of Microbiology/Bacteriology, B.A.,Hampton Institute; Ph.D., Clark AtlantaUniversity.
Andrea S. Morgan (2000), Instructor ofCommunications, B.A., M.A., Eastern IllinoisUniversity.
Barbara Mortimer (1995), Associate Professor ofEnglish, B.A., Lafayette College; M.A., Ph.D.,Emory University.
Suzanne Murdock (1996), Assistant Professor ofEnglish, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University ofNebraska at Lincoln; M.A., University ofTexas at Austin.
Judy Myers (2001), Instructor of Nursing,B.S.N., Lebanon Valley College, M.S.N.,Georgia State University.
Susan Nelson (2001), Instructor of Mathematics,B.S., Wheaton College, M.S., GeorgiaInstitute of Technology.
Harriet H. Nichols (1995), Assistant Professorof Spanish; Director of the International Center,B.A., Columbia College; M.A., LouisianaState University; Ed.S., Ed.D., The College ofWilliam and Mary.
Vanya Nick (1986), Associate Professor ofEnglish, Master’s degree in ESL (EnglishPhilology), Kliment Ohridski; Sofia University.
Lynne L. Nickerson (1991), Assistant Professorof English as a Second Language, DepartmentChair, B.A., Pomona College; M.A.T.,Georgetown University.
Stuart D. Noel (2000), Instructor of English,A.A., Snead College, B.S., Auburn University.M.A., Georgia State University.
Glenn S. Nomura (1996), Assistant Professor ofChemistry, B.A., University of Illinois atChicago Circle; M.S., Loyola University ofChicago; Ph.D., Georgia Institute ofTechnology; post-doctoral fellow, GeorgiaInstitute of Technology.
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Mark Nunes (1992), Associate Professor ofEnglish, B.A., M.A., Columbia University;M.A., University of Virginia.
Zacchaeus Kunle Oguntebi (1993), AssociateProfessor of Mathematics, B.S., M.E.D.,Ahmadu Bello University; Ph.D., MichiganState University.
Martin O. Okafor (1983), Assistant Professor ofPhysics; B.Sc. (Honors), University of Nigeria;M.S. in Physics, Georgia Institute ofTechnology; additional graduate study, GeorgiaInstitute of Technology.
Greg Okoro (1990), Associate Professor ofEconomics, B.S., University of Wisconsin;M.A., University of Texas at Dallas; Ph.D.,University of North Texas.
Marilyn Otroszko (1990), Assistant Professor ofEnglish, B.A., Columbia College; M.A.,Washington College; additional graduatestudy, Wake Forest University.
George S. Pabis (2000), Assistant Professor ofHistory, B.S., DePaul University, M.A., Ph.D.,University of Illinois at Chicago.
Pamela L. Parker (1995), Associate Professor ofEnglish, B.A., M.A., University of SouthwesternLouisiana; M.A., Ph.D., Rice University.
Virginia W. Parks (1984), Professor ofMathematics, B.S., M.A.T., Emory University;Ph.D., Georgia State University.
Sarah D. (Sallie) Paschal (1988), AssociateProfessor of Mathematics, Assistant Dean, B.S.,Presbyterian College; M.Ed., Ed.S., Ph.D.,Georgia State University.
Joe S. Patterson (1982), Associate Professor ofAccounting, B.S., Mississippi State University;M.B.A., Emory University.
Donald M. Pearl (2000), Associate Professor ofPhysics, Interim Dean, Academic Services, B.S.,Western State College; M.S., New MexicoInstitute of Mining and Technology; M.S.,Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Andrew J. Penniman (1993), AssociateProfessor of Biology, B.A., Albion College;M.S., Ph.D., Ohio State University.
Charles E. Phillips (1990), Assistant Professor ofArt, B.A., University of Science andTechnology, Kumasi; M.F.A., Munich Academyof Art; M.A., Vanderbilt University; additionalgraduate study, University of London.
Tina J. Philpot (1982), Associate Professor ofEconomics,Department Chair, B.A., FloridaState University; M.S., University ofTennessee; additional graduate study, EmoryUniversity.
Alice Eiko Pierce (1996), Assistant Professor ofMathematics, B.A., Pomona College; M.A.T.,University of California, Los Angeles.
Ann Pinner (1997), Instructor of Nursing,B.S.N., University of Virginia; M.S., OldDominion University.
Jeffrey A. Portnoy (1992), Associate Professorof English; Coordinator, Honors Program, B.A.,University of Iowa; M.A., Ph.D., EmoryUniversity.
Lawrence Powell (1991), Assistant Professor ofMathematics, B.A., William Paterson College;M.A., Trenton State College.
Deborah E. Preston (1992), Associate Professorof English, B.A., M.A., Florida StateUniversity; Ph.D., Tulane University.
William Price (2001), Instructor ofCommunications, B.A., Eastern IllinoisUniversity, M.A., Mankato State University.
Gerri Pringle (1991), Assistant Professor ofMathematics, B.S., Morris Brown College;M.Ed., Ed.S., Georgia State University; addi-tional graduate study, Georgia StateUniversity.
Verna M. Rauschenberg (1988), AssociateProfessor of Nursing, B.S.N., M.N., C.S., EmoryUniversity.
Pamela Read (2000), Instructor of Nursing,B.S.N., Alverno College, M.S.N., Universityof Wisconsin-Oshkosh.
Newburn C. Reynolds (1995), AssistantProfessor of Psychology, B.A., Paine College;M.S.W., Ph.D., Clark Atlanta University.
Jack C. Riggs (1993), Assistant Professor ofEnglish, B.A., M.F.A., University of NorthCarolina; M.A., University of Michigan.
Darla Ritzka (2001), Librarian, Instructor, B.S.,University of South FLorida, M.L.S., ClarkAtlanta University.
Rosemary R. Robertson (1989), AssociateProfessor of Nursing, B.S.N., College of MountSaint Joseph on the Ohio; M.S.N., Universityof Cincinnati.
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Sally Robertson (2001), Instructor of Dramaand Theatre, B.F.A., University of NorthernIowa, M.F.A., University of Georgia.
Kathleen Roddy (1996), Assistant Professor ofEnglish, B.A., Florida State University; M.A.,Austin Peay State University; Ph.D., FloridaState University.
Iason Rusodimos (1986), Associate Professor ofMathematics, B.E.E., M.E.E., ElectricalEngineering, M.S., Physics, M.S., Math,Georgia Institute of Technology.
Dennis B. Russell (1987), Assistant Professor ofMathematics, B.S., The University ofTennessee; M.Ed., Georgia State University.
Julia M. Rux (1991), Professor of Psychology,B.A., Hanover College; M.A., University ofWisconsin; Ph.D., Penn State University;OAS Fellow, University of Mexico.
Aija Saario (1995), Associate Professor of Englishand English as a Second Language, B.A., M.A.,University of Jyvaskyla (Finland); M.A.,Ph.D., Ball State University.
Haazim S. Sabree (1991), Assistant Professor ofMathematics, B.S., Florida A&M; M.S., PurdueUniversity.
Sharon Sanders (1990), Assistant Professor ofMathematics, Department Chair (Interim), B.A.,M.A., University of Georgia; additional gradu-ate study, University of Texas at Arlington.
Anna Schachner (1992), Associate Professor ofEnglish, B.A., Appalachian State University;M.F.A., Bowling Green State University;M.A., Georgia State University; additionalgraduate study, University of North Carolinaat Charlotte.
Melinda Schomaker (2001), Instructor ofReading, B.S., Auburn University, M.Ed.,Georgia State University.
Charles Schroen (1995), Assistant Professor,B.A., University of Notre Dame; M.A., Ed.D.,Indiana University.
Alice S. Schutte (1966/1971), AssociateProfessor of Biology; Department Chair, B.S.,Millsaps College; M.A., George PeabodyCollege; additional graduate study, VanderbiltUniversity.
Sheryl F. Shanholtzer (1989), ProfessorofBiology, B.A., Columbia College; M.S.,Florida State University; Ph.D., University ofGeorgia.
Janet Shanteau (2001), Instructor of English,B.S., M.Ed., Georgia State University.
Gene Sheppard (1998), Assistant Professor ofComputer Science, A.S., B.S., CameronUniversity; M.S., Southern Polytechnic StateUniversity; additional graduate study, NovaSoutheastern University.
Tamara Shue (1996), Associate Professor ofEnglish, B.A., Erskine College; M.A., GeorgiaSouthern University.
Susan McEwen Sigmon (1993), AssistantProfessor of Music, B.M.E., Shorter College;M.M., Ed.S., Georgia State University; addi-tional graduate study, Georgia State University.
William R. Simson (2000), Instructor ofHistory, B.A., University of Virginia, M.A.,Georgia State University.
Donald G. Singer (1999), Instructor ofHistory/Coordinator of Joint Enrollment, B.A.,Presbyterian College; M.A., University ofGeorgia.
Richard K. Sisson (1998), Instructor of Speech,B.A., Rust College; M.A., University ofGeorgia. Christine A. Smith (1991), Instructorand Coordinator of Interpreter TrainingProgram, B.S., University of Wisconsin,Milwaukee; M.Ed., University of Georgia.
Essie H. Smith (1990), Assistant Professor ofBiology, B.S., Southern University; M.S.,Northeast Louisiana University.
Larry Smith (1991), Instructor of Mathematics,A.A., DeKalb College; B.B.A., B.S., GeorgiaState University; additional graduate study,Georgia State University.
Patricia S. Nelson Smith (1990), AssociateProfessor of Speech, B.A., Marietta College;M.A., University of Georgia.
Philip A. Smith (1990), Associate Professor ofEconomics, B.A., M.S., Indiana StateUniversity.
Stella A. Smith (1986), Professor of BusinessInformation Systems, B.A., Elmira College inN.Y.; M.B.A., Berry College; Ph.D., GeorgiaState University.
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Jacqueline M. Spann (1993), Assistant Professorof Mathematics, B.S., Tougaloo College; M.S.,Tennessee State University.
Lerah Spikes (1990), Assistant Professor ofEnglish, B.A., Albany State College; M.Ed.,University of Georgia.
Carolyn Spillman (1989), Associate Professor ofMathematics, B.S., Marian College; M.A.,State University of New York, Binghamton.
Evelyn P. Sponaugle-Hughes (1978), AssistantProfessor of Music, B.M., M.M., West VirginiaUniversity.
John M. Stanford (1992), Associate Professor ofPhysics, B.A., Rice University; Ph.D.,University of Georgia.
Van T. Starbuck (1991), Assistant Professor ofAccounting, B.A., Iowa State University; M.A.,University of Illinois; C.P.A.
Maureen F. Steadman (1978), Professor ofNursing, B.S.N., M.N., Emory University;Ph.D., Georgia State University.
Tina E. Stern (1989), Professor of Psychology,B.A., Boston University; M.Ed., ClevelandState University; Ph.D., University of Georgia.
Margaret Stockard (2001), Instructor ofReading, B.S., Bluefield State College, M.Ed.,Marygrove College, Ed.S., Eastern MichiganUniversity.
Adam P. Stone (1991), Associate Professor ofPolitical Science, A.B., University of California,Berkeley; M.A., Brandeis University.
Judith A. Stout (1989), Assistant Professor ofDental Hygiene, A.S., B.S., Indiana University;M.S., The University of Iowa.
Luise E. Strange de Soria (1993), AssociateProfessor of Chemistry, B.S., University ofCentral Florida; M.S., Emory University;Ph.D., Georgia State University.
Ellen L. Sweatt (1986), Associate Professor ofAccounting, B.B.A., Georgia Southern University;M.P.A., Georgia State University, C.P.A.
Timothy Tarkington (1990), Assistant Professorof English, B.A., University of North Carolinaat Chapel Hill; M.F.A., University of NorthCarolina at Greensboro.
Dennis C. Tettelbach (1990), AssociateProfessor of English, B.A., M.A., Wright StateUniversity.
Barbara A. Thomas (1976), Associate Professorof Physical Education, B.S., M.A.Ed., TennesseeState University; Ed.S., Georgia StateUniversity.
Ingrid N. Thompson-Sellers (2000), Instructorof Business Information Systems, B.S.,University of the West Indies, M.S., IonaCollege.
Jacqueline D. Thornberry (1986), AssociateProfessor of Mathematics, B.S.Ed., GeorgiaSouthern University; M.A.T., EmoryUniversity.
H. Elizabeth Thornton (1991), AssistantProfessor of English, B.A., Vassar College;M.A., Stetson University; additional graduatestudy, Georgia State University.
Brad Tucker (1995), Assistant Professor ofEnglish as a Second Language, B.A., Universityof Georgia; M.A., The University of Texas atAustin; additional graduate study, TheUniversity of Georgia.
Enefiok Umana (1992), Assistant Professor ofMathematics, B.S., M.S., Wichita StateUniversity.
George Vargis (2001), Instructor of PoliticalScience, B.Sc., University of Madras, M.A., SriVenkateswara University, M.P.P.A., and addi-tional graduate studies at Mississippi StateUniversity.
Salli Vargis (1995), Assistant Professor ofHistory, B.A., M.A., M.Phil., University ofMadras, India; additional graduate study,Mississippi State University.
Margaret H. Venable (1991), AssociateProfessor of Chemistry, B.A., Agnes ScottCollege; M.S., Georgia Institute ofTechnology; Ph.D., Georgia State University.
Theodore C. Wadley (1992), Assistant Professorof English, A.B., University of Georgia; M.A.,University of Wisconsin.
Barrett Walls (2001), Assistant Professor ofMathematics, B.S., Massachusetts Institute ofTechnology, M.S., Ph.D., Georgia Institute ofTechnology.
Gregory N. Ward (1980), Associate Professor ofPhysical Education; Director for Athletics, B.S.,University of South Carolina; M.Ed., GeorgiaSouthern University; Ed.S., Georgia StateUniversity.
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Connie Washburn (1990), Associate Professor ofBusiness Information Systems, B.B.A., M.S.,Georgia State University.
Thomas J. Weatherly, Jr. (1978), Professor ofPsychology, A.B., M.Ed., Ph.D., Georgia StateUniversity.
Joanne Weir (2000), Assistant Professor ofDental Hygiene, A.A.S., Orange CountyCommunity College, B.S., Fairleigh DickinsonUniversity, M.P.S., State University of NewYork at New Paltz.
Frederick L. Wells (1988), Associate Professorof Business Information Systems, B.S., U.S.Military Academy, West Point; M.S.,Management/M.S., Computer InformationScience, Troy State University.
Sheryl R. Wentworth (1975), AssistantProfessor of Dental Hygiene, B.S., LoyolaUniversity of the South; M.Ed., GeorgiaState University.
Emily Cleves Whaley (1989), AssociateProfessor of Mathematics, B.S., NorthernKentucky University; M.A., University ofLouisville; additional graduate study, EmoryUniversity.
Sally Padgett Wheeler (1991), AssociateProfessor of English, B.A., M.A., EmoryUniversity.
Julius Whitaker (1993), Assistant Professor,Director, Learning Resources, B.A., SaintAugustine’s College; M.L.S., AtlantaUniversity.
Susan White (1988/2001), Assistant Professorof Mathematics, B.S., Georgia State University,M.Ed., Ed.S., University of Georgia.
Robert A. Wigfall (1996), Instructor/Counselor,B.S., M.S., Indiana State University.
James R. Williams (1989), Associate Professor ofMathematics, B.S., Shorter College; M.S.,University of Tennessee; additional graduatestudy, Georgia State University.
Diane H. Wilson (1989), Assistant Professor ofMathematics, B.S.E.D., M.Ed., GeorgiaSouthern University; additional graduatestudy, Georgia State University.
Marla Wilson-Calico (1995), Assistant
Professor, B.A., M.A., Auburn University.Paulos G. Yohannes (1992), Professor of
Chemistry, B.Pharm., M.S., Addis AbabaUniversity; Ph.D., University of Kansas.
Bonnie Young (1991), Professor of PhysicalEducation, B.S., M.A., S.C.T., Murray StateUniversity; Ed.D., University of Alabama.
Marc A. Zagara (1990), Assistant Professor ofEconomics, B.S., M.S., Clemson University.
Marc S. Zayac (2000), Instructor of History,B.A., M.A., John Carroll University.
E. Lynn Zeigler (1992), Associate Professor ofGeology, B.S., M.S., Emory University, addi-tional graduate study, Georgia StateUniversity.
Patricia D. Zrolka (1990), Associate ProfessorofMathematics, B.S., University of Georgia;M.Ed., Georgia State University.
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Faculty Emeritus
Dr. Brenda G. Armbrecht (Reading)Ms. Linda H. Boyd (Mathematics)Mr. Edward W. Bramlette (Fine Arts)Mr. James S. Bradford (Music)Mr. Carroll Russell Bremer (English)Mrs. Ann C. Briegel (English)Dr. Joanne C. Burgess (English)Ms. Kimball Burkett (Dental Hygiene)Mrs. Dorothy R. Carpenter (Physical Science)Ms. Evelyn M. Clegg (Reading)Dr. Marvin M. Cole (Administration)Dr. Norma E. Crews (Counseling) Mr. William G. Cunningham (Mathematics)Mrs. Elaine G. Dancy (English)Dr. Edwin D. Davidson (Administration)Mr. Richard D. Davis (Geology)Dr. Rose S. Dismer (English)Dr. Frances S. Ellis (English)Dr. James A. Fisher (Geography)Mr. James Fisher (Physical Education)Dr. William E. Fulwood (Mathematics)Mr. J. A. Godwin (Administration) Mr. H. Eugene Hall (Mathematics)Ms. Jo Alice Halsell (Learning Support)Mr. Charles H. Hamblen, Jr. (Political Science)Dr. Pearl L. Henry (Reading)Dr. Jane W. Herndon (History)Dr. Hal M. Herring (Physical Education) Mrs. Jewell V. Hiatt (Business Administration)Mr. James N. Hickman (History)Dr. Jarvis H. Hill (Psychology)Mrs. Mary Brown Hinley (Music)Mrs. Gladys M. Huff (Music)Mrs. Weldon S. Jelks (English)Dr. Jerry A. Kicklighter, Sr. (Business
Administration)Ms. Gloriann B. Koenig (Counseling)
Dr. Sylvia H. Krebs (History)Dr. Samuel K. Laffoday (Biology)Mr. Donald G. Larson (Music)Dr. Ruby C. Lewis (Sociology)Mrs. Alice N. Maclin (English)Mr. Warren H. Mason (Mathematics)Mr. Frank W. McComb (Political Science)Dr. Grace H. McNamara (English)Mr. John R. McPherson (Administration)Mr. John W. Michael, Jr. (Mathematics)Mr. Horace L. Minton (Economics)Dr. Joan B. Murray (Biology)Mrs. Routh T. Neill (Physical Science)Dr. C. Kenneth Nelson (History)Mr. William S. Newman (Humanities)Ms. Frances J. Nicholson (Psychology)Dr. Joyce M. Pair (Humanities)Ms. Pearl K. Peavy (Humanities)Dr. June W. Plachy (Mathematics)Dr. Hartwell L. Quinn (History)Mrs. Audrey S. Roddy (Sociology)Mr. Walter R. Rogers (Mathematics)Dr. Sharon Cutler Ross (Mathematics)Mr. George Sanko (Biology)Dr. Eleanor G. Sharp (French and Spanish)Mr. Vincent K. Smith (Mathematics)Mr. Charles R. Stone (Mathematics)Dr. Faye R. Tate (English)Ms. Susan M. Thomas (Humanities)Dr. Sandra B. Durham Thompson (English)Ms. Elizabeth W. Turner (Learning Resources)Dr. Sara O. Veale (Reading)Dr. Brownlee Waschek (Music)Mr. Charles D. Werner (Reading)Mr. Leonard F. White (Mathematics)Ms. Carol L. Yaeger (Foreign Language)Dr. Shantilata R.F. Yohan (Psychology)Dr. Walter Yohan (Sociology)Mr. P. Lamar York (English)
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COURSE ABBREVIATIONS
Accounting.......................................................ACCTAnthropology...................................................ANTHApplied Technology ..........................................ATECArabic ...............................................................ARABArt......................................................................ARTSAstronomy.........................................................ASTRBiology ................................................................BIOLBusiness .............................................................BUSABusiness Administration ...................................BUSA
Business English ..............................................BUSEBusiness Information Systems .........................BISMKeyboarding.....................................................KEYBMarketing......................................................MKTG
Chemistry .........................................................CHEMChinese ..............................................................CHINCommunication Skills ....................................COMMComputer Science ..............................................CSCIDental Hygiene.................................................DHYGDrama...............................................................DRMAEconomics.........................................................ECONEducation ..........................................................EDUCEngineering .......................................................ENGREnglish ...............................................................ENGLEnglish as a Second Language............................ENSLEnvironmental Science .....................................ENVSFilm .....................................................................FILMFire Management .................................................FIREFrench ................................................................FRENGeography ........................................................GEOG
Geology..............................................................GEOLGerman ............................................................GRMNHigher Education Seminar ................................HEDSHistory ................................................................HISTHumanities ......................................................HUMNInterpreter Training Program..............................INTPInterdisciplinary Studies.....................................INDSInternational Studies ..........................................INSTItalian ..................................................................ITALJapanese ..............................................................JAPNJournalism ..........................................................JOURMathematics.....................................................MATHMilitary Science...................................................MILIMusic ................................................................MUSCMusic, Applied.................................................MUSANursing..............................................................NURSPhilosophy...........................................................PHILPhysical Education.............................................PHEDPhysical Science ................................................PHSCPhysics ................................................................PHYSPolitical Science.................................................POLSPortuguese..........................................................PORTPsychology ..........................................................PSYCReading..............................................................READRegents’ Test Preparation Essay ........................RGTERegents’ Test Preparation Reading ...................RGTRReligion................................................................RELIRussian ...............................................................RUSSSociology ............................................................SOCISpanish...............................................................SPANSwahili..............................................................SWAH
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About this Catalog..................................................7Academic Calendars ...............................................8Academic Computer Labs.....................................73Academic Honesty, Standard for ..........................55Academic Placement, General .............................27Academic Policies, General ..................................53Academic Progress Policy .....................................29Academic Renewal/Implementation ....................60Academic Status .............................................29, 58Academic Support Services (Mission)..................76Academic Support Services ..................................73Academic Warning ...............................................58Accounting..........................................................100Accreditation ........................................................14Admission (Mission).............................................18Admission Requirements ......................................18Admission Requirements/Non U.S. Citizens .20, 21Admission to the Fire Management TechnologyProgram ...............................................................32
Admission to the Nursing Program.......................32Admission Eligibility.............................................34Admissions to Joint Programs ...............................33Admissions to the Dental Hygiene Program ........31Admissions to the Sign Language InterpretingProgram ...............................................................33
Admissions, English, Reading & Math.................28Admissions, GED Students...................................20Advising and Counseling Services .......................74Anthropology ................................................83, 100Application Dates .................................................18Applied Technology ............................................101Arabic..................................................................101Art ...........................................................83, 88, 101Associate of Applied Science Degrees andCertificates ..........................................................93
Associate of Applied Science, Fire Management .93Associate of Applied Science, Sign LanguageInterpreting (INTP)............................................94
Associate of Arts Degrees......................................83Associate of Arts, Anthropology ..........................83Associate of Arts, Art ...........................................83Associate of Arts, Biology .....................................83Associate of Arts, Chemistry ................................84Associate of Arts, English .....................................84Associate of Arts, Foreign Language.....................84Associate of Arts, Geology....................................85Associate of Arts, History .....................................85Associate of Arts, Journalism................................86Associate of Arts, Mathematics ............................86Associate of Arts, Philosophy ...............................86Associate of Arts, Physics .....................................86
Associate of Arts, Political Science ......................87Associate of Arts, Psychology ...............................87Associate of Arts, Sociology .................................87Associate of Arts, Theatre ....................................88Associate of Science Degrees ................................88Associate of Science, Pre-Dentistry/Pre-Medicine/Pre-Pharmacy ......................................................90
Associate of Science, Psychology..........................90Associate of Science, Art......................................88Associate of Science, Business Administration ....88Associate of Science, Computer Science..............88Associate of Science, Dental Hygiene ..................91Associate of Science, Engineering ........................89Associate of Science, General Studies..................89Associate of Science, Health and PhysicalEducation ............................................................89
Associate of Science, Health and PhysicalEducation Teaching Option................................89
Associate of Science, Music..................................89Associate of Science, Nursing...............................92Associate of Science, Teacher Education .............90Astronomy...........................................................102Athletic, Intercollegiate........................................70Attendance (Class) ...............................................55Audit Courses........................................................55Biology...........................................................83, 103Business Administration ...............................88, 105Campus Organizations ..........................................69Campus Security Act Information........................69Campuses...............................................................15Career and Ceritificate Degree Programs .............30Career Programs ....................................................91Categories of Admission .......................................23Changes to Student Records.................................53Children’s Theatre ................................................70Chemistry ......................................................84, 105Chinese................................................................106Classification of Students......................................55Co-Curricular Programs ........................................70College Alumni Association.................................16College Credit by Examinations ...........................54College Foundation...............................................16College History .....................................................14College Mission Statement ...................................13College Preparatory Curriculum in High School .19Communication ..................................................107Computer Science.........................................88, 107Continuing and Corporate Education ..................76Business Development ........................................76Computer Training..............................................76Corporate Training..............................................76
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Distance Learning ...............................................77Division Goals.....................................................76Enrichment Programs..........................................76GSAMS Courses .................................................77Health Care.........................................................76Language and International Initiatives...............76Mission ................................................................76Online Courses....................................................77Online Training...................................................76Program Initiatives ..............................................76Telecourses ..........................................................77TeleWeb Courses.................................................77
Core Curriculum, Area’s A-F................................80Correspondence and Extension Courses...............55Course Abbreviations .........................................161Course Descriptions, General Statement .............99Course Exemption.................................................54Course Number Changes from PreviousCatalogs ...............................................................99
Course Policies ......................................................54Deaf, Hearing Impaired.........................................75Dean’s List .............................................................57DeKalb Symphony Orchestra, The.......................71DeKalb Technical College Programs ....................95Dental Hygiene .......................................37, 91, 108Disability Services, Center for ..............................74Disclosure or Correction of Educational Records.69Distance Learning .................................................77Drama ............................................................88, 109Dual Enrollment....................................................26Early Admission ....................................................25Economics ...........................................................110Education ............................................................110Engineering ...................................................89, 111English ...........................................................84, 111English as a Second Language, ESLProgram .......................................................28, 113
Entrance Examinations .........................................19Environmental Sciences .....................................113ESL Status .............................................................28ESL, Other Options ..............................................58Exclusion Academic/Appeal Policy......................59Exit Policy .............................................................29Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act(FERPA)..............................................................68
Fee Refunds ...........................................................38Fees and Expenses .................................................36Athletic ...............................................................36Course..................................................................36Parking ................................................................36Science Lab .........................................................36
Structure..............................................................37Student Activity .................................................36Technology ..........................................................36Tuition.................................................................36
Fees, Special ..........................................................37Application .........................................................37Applied Music .....................................................37Dental Hygiene Ins. ............................................37Health Ins............................................................37Late Registration .................................................38Nursing Lab Ins. ..................................................37Other ...................................................................38
Film......................................................................113Financial Aid Information ....................................38Appeals Process ...................................................42Award Packages ...................................................41Chemistry Scholarship ........................................48Dental Hygiene Scholarship ...............................48Education Scholarships .......................................49Eligibility .............................................................39ESL Scholarships.................................................49Example of Refund Policies.................................43Federal PELL Grant ............................................44Federal Supplemental Educational OpportunityGrant .................................................................44
Financial Aid Available to Students...................44Financial Aid/Obligations...................................38Fire Management Scholarships ...........................50General Scholarships ..........................................46Georgia HOPE Scholarship ................................44Honors Scholarships ...........................................45How to Apply......................................................43Learning Support and English as a SecondLanguage............................................................42
Loans ...................................................................45Mathematics Scholarships ..................................49Nursing Scholarships...........................................50Priority Deadlines................................................40Pro-Rata Refund Calculations ............................43Qualitative Standard...........................................41Quantitative Measure..........................................41Refund Calculations............................................43Refund Process ....................................................43Reinstatement of Financial Aid Eligibility .........42Return of Funds by the Student ..........................44Satisfactory Academic Progress...........................41Standards of Academic Progress (SAP)..............41Standards of Evaluation (SAP)...........................42Statutory Refund Calculation .............................43Veterans’ Educational Services ...........................51Work Opportunities ............................................45
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Fine Arts Performing Organizations .....................70Fines ......................................................................38Fire Management ..........................................93, 114Foreign Languages .................................................84French..................................................................115Freshman ...............................................................23Full-Time Status ....................................................55General Education Outcomes ...............................14Geography ...........................................................115Geology .........................................................85, 115Georgia Perimeter College FoundationScholarships ........................................................45
German................................................................116Grade Point Average.......................................55, 61Grades, (GPA), Grade Appeals ......................56, 62Graduation Requirements...............................61, 62Grants....................................................................44Gwinnett Technical College, Program ................96Health and Physical Education.............................89Health and Physical Education/Teaching Option .................................................89
Health and Wellness, District ...............................75Health Insurance Policy for Non-Immigrant (F-1)Students...............................................................22
High School Requirements ...................................19Higher Education Seminar............................73, 117History ...........................................................85, 117Honors Program ....................................................33HOPE Scholarship ................................................44Humanities ..........................................................117International Center .............................................78International Student, Non-Resident FeeWaivers................................................................22
International Studies...........................................118Intramural and Recreational Activities ................70Italian ..................................................................119Japanese ...............................................................120Joint Enrollment Program/Post-SecondaryOptions..........................................................25, 77
Joint Programs .......................................................95Journalism......................................................86, 120Learning Support and English as a SecondLanguage..............................................................42
Learning Support Program ....................................30Learning Support Suspension/Appeal Criteria.....59Library Fines ..........................................................38Library Services, Learning Support Services ........73Limited Admission................................................19Loans .....................................................................45Mathematics..................................................86, 120Military Science, ROTC...............................97, 122
Multicultural Advising Program ...........................75Music .......................................................37, 89, 122Music Performing Organizations...........................70Non-discrimination, Statement of........................66Non-Traditional Students .....................................24Nursing ....................................................37, 92, 127Orientation............................................................69Parking Fines .........................................................38Percentage Refunds ...............................................38Performing Organizations ...................................124Personnel/Faculty Directory................................138Philosophy.....................................................86, 129Physical Education ........................................89, 130Physical Science ..................................................132Physics ...........................................................86, 132Political Science............................................87, 132Portuguese ...........................................................133Post-Secondary Readiness Enrichment Program(PREP) ................................................................75
Pre-Dentistry/Pre-Medicine/Pre-Pharmacy ..........90Prime Timers Program...........................................26Probation (Academic) ..........................................58Programs Leading to Career Certificates ..............31Programs Leading to Career Degrees ....................30Programs of Study, General Statement .................80Psychology ...............................................87, 90, 133Publications ...........................................................71Reading................................................................134Readmission (Academic Exclusion) .....................59Readmission (Health Sciences Students).............60Readmission (Learning Support Suspension).......60Record Changes, Student .....................................53Refunds..................................................................38Regents’ Test Preparation....................................134Regents’ Testing Program Procedures ...................57Registration ...........................................................29Religion ...............................................................135Repeating Courses.................................................55Residence (Legal Definition)................................26Residence Status (Petition to Change) ................27Returned Checks...................................................38Returning Georgia Perimeter College Students ...26Russian ................................................................135Scholarships ..........................................................44Semester Conversion of Quarter Hours................57Sign Language Interpreting.................................118Sociology .......................................................87, 135Spanish ................................................................135Special Conditions ................................................39Statement of Non-Discrimination........................66Student Affairs, Mission .......................................66
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Student Discrimination Grievance Procedure......66Student Government Association ........................69Student Life..........................................................69Student Support Services, Instructional ...............73Student with Degrees ............................................26Study Abroad ........................................................78Swahili.................................................................136Table of Contents....................................................3Teacher Education Programs, SpecialRequirements ......................................................91
Telecourses/TelWeb Courses .................................77Testing ...................................................................73Theater ..................................................................88Theatre Arts Guild................................................70Transcript, Request for GPC.................................53Transfer and Career Programs ...............................80Transfer Students...................................................23Transient Students ................................................23Veterans Services, Credit for.................................97Veterans, Educational Services .............................51Withdrawal (College) ...........................................54Withdrawal (Course) ............................................53Working Students .................................................58
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