MAP* YOUR WAY TO SUCCESS

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1 Nassau Community College MAP* YOUR WAY TO SUCCESS A Personalized Educational Plan for the Liberal Arts Student (Reflects degree requirements effective since May 27, 2008) *Master Academic Plan A Publication of the Academic Advisement Center

2 Hard copies of the MAP are updated periodically. The latest print version is available on the Academic Advisement Center s web page at: The most current course information is available on MyNCC/Banner. The Master Academic Plan (MAP) was conceived and developed by Nancy Rothbaum, Academic Advisor

3 Dear Liberal Arts Student, Welcome to Nassau Community College! As a new or transfer student, you probably have many questions about what is required for your liberal arts degree. Maybe you ve been asked by a parent or friend what you can do with an AA or AS degree. Perhaps you re not sure how to answer because you don t even know what liberal arts means or how one of the liberal arts programs can help you achieve your long-term goals. It s possible that you expect to finish your program in two years because you think community college is only a two-year school but don t realize that may not be a realistic timeline for you. These kinds of questions and concerns are often explored through meaningful conversations with an Academic Advisor. We hope to guide you as you begin to navigate your path toward a college degree. What better way to assist you than to provide you with a MAP! Your Master Academic Plan (MAP) begins right here. We have prepared this comprehensive guide to familiarize you with what is expected of you, the liberal arts student at NCC. Your personalized MAP will consider your individual needs, interests and goals. Don t be overwhelmed by the amount of material presented in this book. There are guidelines which you will follow, one step at a time, to create your MAP. It is a changeable plan. If you take a turn in a new direction, your MAP can be adjusted accordingly. With the help of your Academic Advisor, you can explore all that NCC has to offer and figure out the best route to your destination. Each time you meet with your Academic Advisor, be sure to bring your MAP with you. Check out the Table of Contents. Get a feel for what s ahead. It has been said, A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. So take the first step and begin your expedition on page 1. Just follow each compass point, one step at a time. Time to get going We look forward to accompanying you on your journey! The Professional Staff of the Academic Advisement Center

4 TABLE OF CONTENTS A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Your Master Academic Plan (MAP).1 General Education at Nassau Community College... 3 Understanding Your Liberal Arts Degree... 7 The Associate in Science Degree (AS)... 8 The Associate in Arts Degree (AA)... 9 Academic Advisement and Choosing Courses Academic Advisement for the Liberal Arts Choosing Courses: Things to Consider Special Course Options SUNY General Education Requirements Course Lists by Attribute 15 Attribute: Communication Arts Attribute: Fine and Performing Arts Attribute: Global Awareness and Non-Western Cultures Attribute: Humanities Attribute: Lab Science Attribute: Literature Attribute: Mathematics Attribute: Non-Lab Science Attribute: Physical Education Attribute: Pluralism and Diversity Attribute: Social and Behavioral Science Attribute: Western Heritage Electives 25 Choosing a Realistic Timeline for Achieving Your Goal Degree Tracker and MAP AS Degree Tracker Your Master Academic Plan (MAP) AS Degree AA Degree Tracker Your Master Academic Plan (MAP) AA Degree Appendices I Glossary of Terms page 37 II MyNCC/Banner Helpful Hints page 41 III Remedial/Developmental Requirements and Restrictions page 45 IV Directory of Campus Resources page 47

5 1 A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO CREATING YOUR Master Academic Plan (MAP) Step 1: General Education at Nassau Community College page 3 Step 2: Understanding Your Liberal Arts Degree page 7 Step 3: Academic Advisement and Choosing Courses page 11 Step 4: Course Lists by Attribute page 15 Step 5: Choosing a Realistic Timeline for Achieving Your Goal page 27 Step 6: Degree Tracker and Master Academic Plan (MAP) page 29 Appendices Appendix I: Glossary of Terms page 37 Appendix II: MyNCC/Banner Helpful Hints page 41 Appendix III: Remedial/Developmental Requirements and Restrictions page 45 Appendix IV: Directory of Campus Resources page 47 GO TO STEP 1 ON PAGE 3 TO START

6 3 CREATING YOUR MAP: STEP 1 General Education at Nassau Community College General Education at NCC is a set of specified categories of courses that contribute to your development as an educated person who thinks clearly, communicates effectively, makes informed and thoughtful judgments, distinguishes among sets of values, displays an appreciation for learning and applies knowledge to the understanding of the human experience. At NCC, General Education is achieved by the completion of a distribution of courses designed to enable you to: Read and listen effectively Speak and write clearly and persuasively Think critically and creatively Understand scientific methodology, reason quantitatively and function in a technological environment Develop personal, social, and aesthetic values through an understanding of culture, nature, self and society Develop an understanding of and appreciation for behaviors that promote the good health of body and mind Develop literacy and appreciation in the visual and performing arts The selection of General Education courses depends on the curriculum requirements of your degree. These courses are grouped within the attribute categories listed on the following pages. In order to satisfy a category, you must select a course with the corresponding attribute.

7 4 ATTRIBUTE CATEGORIES ENGLISH COMPOSITION: English Composition courses are designed to give you a critical awareness of written language. They enable you to produce clear, well-developed, well-organized grammatical writing and to interpret and analyze texts of various genres. LITERATURE: Literature courses focus on the study of written works that embody the creative use of language for artistic or stylistic purposes. They express ideas of permanent or universal significance. COMMUNICATION ARTS: Communication Arts courses teach oral communication skills necessary to participate effectively in public and academic debates and discussions, prepare and present researched material, formulate valid arguments and prepare you for successful interpersonal interaction in the academic, social and professional realms. HUMANITIES: Humanities courses teach you to analyze and interpret texts, ideas, discourse systems and the human values, traditions and beliefs they reflect. FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS: Courses in Fine and Performing Arts develop aesthetic awareness by introducing you to the processes by which artists create, perform and/or evaluate works of art. They foster self-expression, understanding and an appreciation of the arts within an historical, cultural, theoretical and critical context. NATURAL AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES: Natural and Physical Science courses explore how phenomena are observed, understood and theoretically synthesized through study and the application of the scientific method. They provide you with an understanding of scientific terms, concepts and theories as well as the ability to test hypotheses in the laboratory. Study in science helps you develop the scientific literacy necessary to understand an increasingly complex world.

8 5 MATHEMATICS: Courses that satisfy this requirement use mathematical or computer science models which employ numerical, verbal, graphical and analytical tools to strengthen quantitative skills and logical reasoning and enable you to address other disciplines. SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES: Social Science courses investigate behavior in social contexts through analysis of the characteristics and structure of individuals, families, groups and institutions. They provide an understanding of the concepts, methods and models that social scientists use to explore social phenomena. History courses explore institutions and developments that have shaped human experience while providing familiarity with the historic narrative. PHYSICAL EDUCATION: Physical Education courses develop cardiovascular and neuromuscular skill, strength, endurance, flexibility and fitness. They emphasize improved overall conditioning as well as skills in team, individual and leisure activities. Note: Full-time, day students (enrolled in 12 or more credits/credit equivalents in courses beginning 5 pm or earlier) must complete ½ credit of physical education activities for each fall or spring term, to a maximum of two credits. The following are exempt from this requirement: Veterans Students over 25 years of age at first date of attendance Students over 30 years of age at date of graduation CULTURE AND DIVERSITY: This includes three subcategories: Western Heritage, Global Awareness and Non-Western Cultures, and Pluralism and Diversity. WESTERN HERITAGE: Western Heritage courses reflect the distinctive characteristics of western heritage presented in a broad context. They acquaint you with the evolution of western culture and values and relate them to other regions and cultures. GLOBAL AWARENESS AND NON-WESTERN CULTURES: Courses in Global Awareness and Non-Western Cultures examine and foster an appreciation of cultural traditions other than European and North American. They enhance the recognition of the diversity and similarities of the ways in which people in different cultural traditions perceive and experience their lives. PLURALISM AND DIVERSITY: Courses in Pluralism and Diversity expand understanding of the various influences that shape perspectives, values and identities. They explore social divisions such as gender, ethnicity and racial formations in a pluralistic nation and world. Go to STEP 2 on page 7

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10 7 CREATING YOUR MAP: STEP 2 Understanding Your Liberal Arts Degree The purpose of the liberal arts degrees of study is to help you build a strong foundation in English, the humanities and social sciences, mathematics and laboratory sciences and to gain exposure to a variety of academic disciplines and courses. The liberal arts degrees afford the undecided student an excellent opportunity to explore possible majors in preparation for transferring to a four-year college. THE ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE (AS) For students entering NCC summer 2008 or later The Associate in Science (AS) degree program emphasizes mathematics and science. A minimum of 30 credits of math and science is required for this degree. The required courses are those designed for transfer to upper-division programs emphasizing math and science such as biology, physics, chemistry, mathematics or pre-professional sequences such as pre-med, pre-dental and pre-pharmacy. For AS degree requirements turn to page 8 THE ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE (AA) For students entering NCC summer 2008 or later The Associate in Arts (AA) degree program emphasizes the humanities and social sciences. Students pursuing this degree may prepare for transfer to upper-division study in subject areas such as economics, English, foreign languages, history, philosophy, psychology and sociology, among others. This major may also be appropriate for students completing prerequisites needed to enter many allied health fields and nursing. For AA degree requirements, turn to page 9

11 8 THE ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE (AS) For students entering NCC summer 2008 or later # CREDITS COURSE REQUIREMENTS REQUIRED COMMENTS ENGLISH COMPOSITION 6 ENG 101 and ENG 102 are required courses Eligible students may take Honors ENG 108 and 109 instead HUMANITIES 6 Humanities courses are listed on pages SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE 6 Social and Behavioral Science courses are listed on page 23 MATHEMATICS 8 Select one of the following sequences, based on results of College Level Math (CLM) test or completion of the appropriate pre-requisite course: MAT 122 and 123 MAT 111 and 122 or MAT 117 and 122 SCIENCE SEQUENCE 8 Select one of the following sequences: BIO CHE PHY or PHY or PHY AHS SCIENCE/MATHEMATICS ELECTIVES 14 Select additional courses from any of the science and/or math courses listed above (EXCEPT MAT 111 or 117) AND/OR choose from any of the following courses: BIO level 200 or higher CHE level 201 or higher PHY level 200 or higher SCI 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 120, 150, 203 MAT 131, MAT level 200 or higher CSC 120 If more than 14 credits are completed, the additional credits will be applied to the ELECTIVES category below OTHER LIBERAL ARTS No course may be used to satisfy more than one category in the OTHER LIBERAL ARTS section Fine and Performing Arts Literature Communication Arts Fine and Performing Arts courses are listed on page 16 Literature courses are listed on page 21 Communication Arts courses are listed on page 16 Culture and Diversity IMPORTANT NOTE: A course which satisfies a requirement in Other Liberal Arts may also satisfy a Humanities or Social and Behavioral Science requirement above, if it has both attributes. Although the course may satisfy two requirements (i.e. doublecounts ) it only earns credit once. This credit deficit must be made up with additional elective credit (see Comments under ELECTIVES category below.) Go to STEP 3 on page 11 6 Select 2 different courses from 2 separate subcategories: Global Awareness and Non-Western Cultures (GLNW) courses are listed on page 17 Pluralism and Diversity (PLDI) courses are listed on page 22 Western Heritage (WESH) courses are listed on page 24 PHYSICAL EDUCATION 2 Physical Education classes are listed on page 22 A combination of 0.5-credit and/or 1-credit physical activity classes may be used to fulfill this requirement ELECTIVES IMPORTANT NOTE: Any credit-level course can be used as an elective Certain courses can ONLY be used as electives - see page Credits earned above the minimum in any of the above areas count as elective credits At least 1 elective credit is required. However, choosing courses which satisfy both an OTHER LIBERAL ARTS requirement AND a HUMANITIES or SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE requirement will necessitate taking 4, 7, 10 or 13 elective credits, depending on how many courses double-count If pre-requisites are needed before taking required Math/Science courses, they count as electives. Ex. MAT 109, CHE 107 TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED 66 NOTE: AT LEAST 33 OF THE 66 CREDITS MUST BE EARNED AT NCC

12 THE ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE (AA) For students entering NCC summer 2008 or later 9 # CREDITS COURSE REQUIREMENTS REQUIRED COMMENTS ENGLISH COMPOSITION 6 ENG 101 and ENG 102 are required courses Eligible students may take Honors ENG 108 and 109 instead LANGUAGE ARTS Literature (3 cr) 6 Literature courses are listed on page 21 Communication Arts (3 cr) Communication Arts courses are listed on page 16 HUMANITIES 9 Humanities courses are listed on pages Courses must be selected from at least two different humanities departments You may take no more than 3 credits in English and no more than 3 credits in Communications to satisfy this category At least 3 credits must be from the Fine and Performing Arts courses listed on page 16 SCIENCE 7 If two Lab Sciences (8 credits) are completed, 7 credits will be applied to SCIENCE and 1 credit will be applied to the ELECTIVES category below Lab Science (4 cr) Lab Science courses are listed on page 20 Lab Science (4 cr) OR Non-lab Science (3 cr) Non-Lab Science courses are listed on page 21 MATHEMATICS 6 If more than 6 credits are completed, 6 credits will be applied to Mathematics and the additional 1 or 2 credits will be applied to the ELECTIVES category below Math (3-4 cr) Math courses are listed on page 21 Math (3-4 cr) OR Computer Science (3-4 cr) Only CSC 104, 120 or 130 may be selected to satisfy this requirement SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE 12 Social and Behavioral Science courses are listed on page 23 Courses must be selected from at least three different social science departments At least one course must be in history PHYSICAL EDUCATION 2 Physical Education classes are listed on page 22 A combination of 0.5-credit and/or 1-credit physical activity classes may be used to fulfill this requirement CULTURE AND DIVERSITY 6 IMPORTANT NOTE: A course which satisfies this Select 2 different courses from 2 separate subcategories: requirement may also satisfy a Literature, Social and Behavioral Science or Humanities requirement above, Global Awareness and Non-Western Cultures (GLNW) courses are listed on page 17 if it has both attributes. Although the course may Pluralism and Diversity (PLDI) courses are listed on satisfy two requirements (i.e. double-counts ) it only page 22 earns credit once. This credit deficit must be made up Western Heritage (WESH) courses are listed on page 24 with additional elective credit (see Comments under ELECTIVES category below.) ELECTIVES IMPORTANT NOTE: Credits earned above the minimum in any of the above areas count as elective credits Any credit-level course can be used as an elective Certain courses can ONLY be used as electives - see page 25 At least 12 elective credits are required. However, choosing courses which satisfy both a CULTURE AND DIVERSITY requirement AND a HUMANITIES, LITERATURE or SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE requirement will necessitate taking 15 or 18 credits, depending on how many courses double-count TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED 66 NOTE: AT LEAST 33 OF THE 66 CREDITS MUST BE EARNED AT NCC Go to STEP 3 on page 11

13 11 CREATING YOUR MAP: STEP 3 Academic Advisement and Choosing Courses The following pages will help you understand the role of Academic Advisement and the course selection process in creating your Master Academic Plan (MAP).

14 12 ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT FOR THE LIBERAL ARTS Academic advisement is a collaborative process in which you and your advisor work together to develop your academic plan. Your advisor s role is to help you understand your degree requirements and how to select courses with the proper attributes for fulfilling those requirements. This is done with consideration for your interests, abilities and career goals. Your advisor will help you develop strategies for academic success and can provide referrals to other useful resources on campus. Your advisor can also help you understand NCC s academic policies. Academic advisement encourages you to become self-reliant and make appropriate decisions that maximize your educational experience. While advisors are responsible for knowing the College s graduation requirements in liberal arts, you are ultimately responsible for selecting the courses you need to graduate. The Academic Advisement Center The Academic Advisement Center is located in Building U. The Center provides a staff of full- and parttime professional advisors as well as part-time faculty advisors to assist you in the development of meaningful educational plans that are compatible with your goals. No appointment is necessary. You can find our contact information, office hours and other helpful information on our webpage at Advisement at other locations You may also visit faculty in any academic department during their posted office hours. While you are not assigned a specific faculty advisor, the following Academic Departments serve as the designated advisors for liberal arts students: Allied Health Sciences (for pre-physical Therapy students only), Africana Studies, Biology, Chemistry, Economics/Finance, English, Foreign Languages, History/Political Science/Geography, Library, Math, Philosophy, Physical Sciences, Psychology, Reading, and Sociology. Consult the college website for locations and phone numbers. Liberal Arts students with two or more required remedial courses and students in B academic standing should seek an advisement appointment in Student Personnel Services, Nassau Hall (Building M) room 11. Students in D academic standing (due to low GPA) are advised by appointment in the Center for Educational and Retention Counseling in Nassau Hall (Building M) room 19.

15 13 CHOOSING COURSES: THINGS TO CONSIDER Choosing courses is an important skill for a liberal arts student. Aside from English composition, you must select all other courses needed to fulfill your degree requirements. Here are some questions to think about when choosing courses: Do I need to complete any remedial courses? Some courses may not be attempted until certain remedial courses are completed. Have I read the course description? Does the course sound like it would interest me? If there are prerequisites for the course, have I satisfied them? Prerequisites are courses that must be completed before taking a more advanced course. Am I qualified to take any co-requisites that may be required? Co-requisites are courses that must be taken simultaneously. If I am trying to fulfill a specific requirement, have I selected a course with the appropriate attribute? Does the course have relevance to my career goals? Will this course teach me skills that will help me in the work force? If I know what college I will be transferring to, have I checked to see if the course is transferable to that college and/or the program I plan to pursue? If I am trying to improve my grade point average, am I taking the appropriate courses? Should I repeat courses? Am I taking any courses that require more work than I can devote time to? Do I have the reading, math, research or other skills necessary for these courses? Should I take fewer courses so I have more time to focus on each one? What should I consider when scheduling my classes? Can I realistically get to class on time? If I have to work, will I have enough time to get to work? How many classes can I realistically handle in one day? Have I left time for homework, library research and studying? Have I scheduled needed breaks between classes?

16 14 SPECIAL COURSE OPTIONS NCC 101- THE COLLEGE EXPERIENCE (Freshman Seminar) NCC 101 is a one-credit freshman seminar course designed as an introduction to the world of higher education. The purpose of the course is to give you the skills, knowledge and insights necessary to make the most of your college experience. Some of the topics covered are orientation to NCC, time management, test-taking strategies, note-taking methods, library use, academic planning, campus resources, academic etiquette, motivation, stress management, career planning and goal setting. Although this course is highly recommended for all freshmen, it is required for any new student who has placed into two or more remedial courses. LEARNING COMMUNITIES The Learning Communities program offers you an opportunity to take paired courses linked by a common theme. The classes fulfill degree requirements while providing an enriched curriculum and an exciting learning environment. Instructors in the linked courses coordinate their assignments and discussions. Students enroll in both courses, work together and form study groups, creating a friendly and supportive atmosphere. DISTANCE LEARNING Distance learning (online courses and telecourses) can be a great alternative to attending class on campus. Course requirements are satisfied using video, audio, and/or on-line computer-based materials under the guidance of a faculty member. Students enrolling for these courses should be highly motivated and self-disciplined since the work is done independently. SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (SUNY GER) If you plan to transfer and pursue a Bachelor s degree at a SUNY school, it is recommended that you satisfy the SUNY General Education requirements (SUNY GER) while completing your degree at NCC. This will facilitate your graduation from the four-year institution in a timely fashion. The Bachelor s degree requires approximately 120 credits (the number can vary depending on the school and program) and must include 30 credits of SUNY General Education Requirements as described below. 6 credits: Earn at least 3 credits in each of the following two categories: Basic Communication Math 15 credits: Earn at least 3 credits each in five of the following eight categories: The Arts Humanities Natural Sciences Foreign Language Social Sciences American History Western Civilization Other World Civilization 9 credits: Earn an additional 9 credits selected from ANY of the ten categories listed above To be sure that a course will satisfy both an NCC requirement and a SUNY GER, check to see if it has both attributes listed in Banner. Go to STEP 4 on page 15

17 15 CREATING YOUR MAP: STEP 4 Course Lists by Attribute When creating your Master Academic Plan (MAP) you must choose courses that fulfill the requirements of your degree program. For any course to fulfill a specific degree requirement, it must have the associated attribute (ex. to fulfill the Literature requirement for your degree, you must choose a course that has a Literature attribute.) On the following pages, you will find the courses which fulfill specific requirements listed by their corresponding attributes. You should: Circle the titles of several courses that may interest you from each category Go to and click on MyNCC Use the online College Catalog to get more detailed information about each course OR Log into MyNCC/Banner and use the Look Up Classes or Add or Drop Classes screens in the Registration menu (see APPENDIX II on page 41 for MyNCC/Banner Helpful Hints) Observe prerequisites or co-requisites for each course Important Notes: Not every course listed will be available every semester. A course will appear on multiple lists if it has multiple attributes.

18 16 COURSE LISTS BY ATTRIBUTE Note: Not every course will be available every semester A course will appear on multiple lists if it has multiple attributes Abbreviations in parentheses are the attribute codes seen in the Degree Evaluation or course descriptions ATTRIBUTE: COMMUNICATION ARTS (COM) COURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITS COM Interpersonal Communications 3 COM Argumentation & Debate 3 COM Public Speaking 3 COM Persuasive Speaking 3 ATTRIBUTE: FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS (FAPA) COURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITS AFR Afro-American Choral Ensemble 1 MUS Freshman Chorus I 1 AFR Afro-American Choral Ensemble 1 MUS Freshman Chorus II 1 AFR Afro-American Choral Ensemble 1 MUS Band I 1 AFR Afro-American Choral Ensemble 1 MUS Band II 1 ART Intro to Visual Arts 3 MUS Jazz Ensemble I 1 ART Dimensional Design 3 MUS Jazz Ensemble II 1 ART Dimensional Design 3 MUS Chamber Music I 1 ART Advertising Art 3 Open to all students by audition/contact Music Dept ART Printmaking I 3 MUS Chamber Music II 1 ART Printmaking II 3 Open to all students by audition/contact Music Dept ART Drawing I 3 MUS Vocal Ensemble I 1 ART Drawing II 3 Open to all students by audition/instructor s permission required ART Painting I 3 MUS Vocal Ensemble II 1 ART Painting II 3 Open to all students by audition/instructor s permission required ART Illustration 3 MUS Afro-American Choral Ensemble 1 ART Ceramics I 3 MUS Afro-American Choral Ensemble 1 ART Sculpture I 3 MUS Intermediate Piano 3 ART Introduction to Studio Arts 3 MUS Intermediate Folk Guitar 3 ART Graphic Design I 3 MUS Beginning Voice 3 ART Graphic Design II 3 MUS Jazz Improvisation Ensemble I 1 ART Raku & Pit-Firing 3 MUS Jazz Improvisation Ensemble II 1 ART Potter's Wheel 3 MUS Orchestra III 1 ART Photography I 3 MUS Orchestra IV 1 ART Black & White Darkroom 3 MUS Chorus III 1 ART Ceramics II 3 MUS Chorus IV 1 ART Sculpture II 3 MUS Band III 1 ART Photojournalism 3 MUS Band IV 1 ART View Camera 3 MUS Jazz Ensemble III 1 COM Film Production I 3 MUS Jazz Ensemble IV 1 COM Television Studio Production 3 MUS Chamber Music III 1 COM Video Field Production 3 MUS Chamber Music IV 1 DAN Dance in the 20th Century 3 MUS Vocal Ensemble III 1 DAN Elem Mod Dance Tech & Ballet 3 MUS Vocal Ensemble IV 1 DAN Elem Mod Dance Tech & Ballet 3 MUS Afro-American Choral Ensemble III 1 ENG Creative Writing 3 MUS Afro-American Choral Ensemble IV 1 ENG Play & Screen Writing 3 THR Theatre Appreciation 3 ENG Fiction Writing 3 THR Intro to Theatre History I 3 ENG Poetry Writing 3 THR Acting I 3 MUS Beginning Piano 3 THR Acting II 3 MUS Beginning Guitar 3 THR Stagecraft 3 MUS Orchestra I 1 THR Intro to Theatre History II 3 MUS Orchestra II 1

19 ATTRIBUTE: GLOBAL AWARENESS AND NON-WESTERN CULTURES (GLNW) 17 COURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITS AFR History of African Civilization 3 HIS History of the Islamic World 3 AFR History of Contemporary Africa 3 HIS Colonial Latin America 3 AFR Afro-Caribbean World 3 HIS Modern Latin America 3 ANT Cultural Anthropology 3 HIS The Afro-Caribbean World 3 ANT Women/Men Cross-Cult Perspective 3 HIS Modern Mexico & Central America 3 ARA Beginning Arabic I 3 HIS Modern China 3 ARA Beginning Arabic II 3 HIS Modern Imperialism 3 ART Art Beyond the West 3 HRS Human Rights Studies 3 CHI Beginning Chinese I 3 IGS Modern World Societies I 3 CHI Beginning Chinese II 3 IGS Modern World Societies II 3 COM Global Media 3 JPN Beginning Japanese I 3 ECO Economics of Developing World 3 JPN Beginning Japanese II 3 ECO International Economic Systems: Abroad 6 JWS Intro to World Jewish Studies 3 ENG South Asian Literature 3 LAS Intro to Latin American Studies 3 GEO Intro to Geography 3 MDC Studies in World Cultures 3 GEO Human Geography 3 MDC Post-Modern World 3 HEB Beginning Hebrew I 3 MUS Contemporary Music 3 HEB Beginning Hebrew II 3 PHI Asian Philosophy & Religion 3 HEB Intermediate Hebrew I 3 POL Govt & Politics In Modern World 3 HEB Intermediate Hebrew II 3 POL International Relations 3 HIS The World, 1945-Present 3 RUS Beginning Russian I 3 HIS History of Contemporary Africa 3 RUS Beginning Russian II 3 HIS World History Antiquity RUS Intermediate Russian I 3 HIS World History 1500-Present 3 RUS Intermediate Russian II 3 HIS The Ancient World 3 WST Goddess In World Religions 3 HIS The Modern Middle East 3 WST Women s Issues in Global Context 3 ATTRIBUTE: HUMANITIES (HUM) COURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITS AFR African Art & Culture 3 ART Prepress for Commercial Artists 3 AFR Afro-American Dance Ensemble 1 ART Advertising Art 3 AFR Afro-American Dance Ensemble 1 ART Printmaking I 3 AFR Survey of Black-American Dancers 3 ART Printmaking II 3 AFR Afro-American Dance Ensemble 1 ART Drawing I 3 AFR Afro-American Dance Ensemble 1 ART Drawing II 3 AFR African-American Literature I 3 ART Package Design 3 AFR African-American Literature II 3 ART Typography for Graphic Design 3 AFR Afro-American Choral Ensemble 1 ART Painting I 3 AFR Afro-American Choral Ensemble 1 ART Painting II 3 AFR Perspective on Jazz 3 ART Illustration 3 AFR Afro-American Choral Ensemble 1 ART Figure Drawing I 3 AFR Afro-American Choral Ensemble 1 ART Anatomy & Figure Drawing II 3 AFR Afro-American Music 3 ART Ceramics I 3 AFR Black Social Philosophy 3 ART Sculpture I 3 AFR Intro to Black Theatre in America 3 ART History of Photography 3 AFR Afro-American Theatre Ensemble 1 ART Introduction to Studio Arts 3 AFR Afro-American Theatre Ensemble 1 ART Gallery Survey 3 AFR Afro-American Theatre Ensemble 1 ART Graphic Design I 3 AFR Afro-American Theatre Ensemble 1 ART Digital Imaging 3 AFR Communication In Black America 3 ART Graphic Design III 3 ARA Beginning Arabic I 3 ART Computer Illustrations 3 ARA Beginning Arabic II 3 ART Graphic Design II 3 ART Intro to Visual Arts 3 ART Raku & Pit-Firing 3 ART Art History - Renaissance 3 ART Potter's Wheel 3 ART Art History Baroque - Realism 3 ART Photography I 3 ART Art History - Contemporary 3 ART Black & White Darkroom 3 ART Dimensional Design 3 ART Survey of Art History I 3 ART Dimensional Design 3 ART Survey of Art History II 3

20 18 ATTRIBUTE: HUMANITIES (HUM) continued COURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITS ART Art Beyond the West 3 ENG Linguistics & Semantics II 3 ART Ceramics II 3 ENG South Asian Literature 3 ART Sculpture II 3 ENG Asian American Literature 3 ART Photojournalism 3 ENG Native American Literature 3 ART View Camera 3 ENG Mystery & Detective Fiction 3 CHI Beginning Chinese I 3 ENG Studies in Science Fiction 3 CHI Beginning Chinese II 3 ENG Literature of the Bible 3 COM Interpersonal Communications 3 ENG Gay & Lesbian Literature 3 COM Public Speaking 3 ENG Women in Literature 3 COM Film Appreciation 3 ENG Women Writers 3 COM Film Production I 3 ENG Film & Literature 3 COM Television Journalism 3 ENG Literature of the Holocaust 3 COM Understanding Mass Media 3 ENG Modern American Short Story 3 COM History of Film 3 ENG Modern American Poetry 3 COM Documentary Media 3 ENG Satire 3 COM Interaction in Oral Interpretation 3 ENG Psychoanalytic Approach to Literature 3 COM Small Group Communication 3 ENG Nature in Literature 3 COM Argumentation & Debate 3 ENG Comedy - Theory & Development 3 COM Communication for Bus & Professions 3 ENG Shakespeare on Stage & Page 3 COM Effective Listening 3 ENG Shakespeare s Comedies & Histories 3 COM Communication in Black America 3 ENG Shakespeare Tragedies 3 COM Radio Production 3 ENG Modern American Novel 3 COM Television Studio Production 3 ENG Modern British & American Drama 3 COM Video Field Production 3 ENG Masterworks of Literature I 3 COM Voice & Diction 3 ENG Masterworks of Literature II 3 COM Persuasive Speaking 3 ENG Creative Writing 3 COM Phonetics 3 ENG Studies in Children s Literature 3 COM Intro to Speech & Hearing Therapy 3 ENG Play & Screen Writing 3 COM Global Media 3 ENG Fiction Writing 3 COM Communication & Language 3 ENG Poetry Writing 3 COM Nonverbal Communication 3 FRE Beginning French I 3 COM Intercultural Communication 3 FRE Beginning French II 3 DAN Dance in the 20th Century 3 FRE Intermediate French I 3 DAN Afro-American Dance Ensemble 1 FRE Intermediate French II 3 DAN Afro-American Dance Ensemble 1 FRE French for Business 3 DAN Survey of Black-American Dancers 3 FRE Advanced French I 3 DAN Intro to Modern Dance 1 FRE Advanced French II 3 DAN Modern Dance I 2 GER Beginning German I 3 DAN Modern Dance II 2 GER Beginning German II 3 DAN Elem Mod Dance Technique & Ballet 3 GER Intermediate German I 3 DAN Elem Mod Dance Technique & Ballet 3 GER Intermediate German II 3 DAN Afro-American Dance Ensemble 1 GER Advanced German I 3 DAN Afro-American Dance Ensemble 1 GER Advanced German II 3 DAN Intermed Mod Dance Technique & Ballet 3 HEB Beginning Hebrew I 3 DAN Intermed Mod Dance Technique & Ballet 3 HEB Beginning Hebrew II 3 ENG Grammar: Structure & Strategy 3 HEB Intermediate Hebrew I 3 ENG Technical Writing 3 HEB Intermediate Hebrew II 3 ENG Early American Lit to ITA Beginning Italian I 3 ENG Modern American Lit 1865-Present 3 ITA Beginning Italian II 3 ENG Early British Lit to ITA Intermediate Italian I 3 ENG Modern British Lit 1800-Present 3 ITA Intermediate Italian II 3 ENG African-American Literature I 3 ITA Italian for Business 3 ENG African-American Literature II 3 ITA Advanced Italian I 3 ENG Modern Irish Literature 3 ITA Advanced Italian II 3 ENG Journalism 3 JPN Beginning Japanese I 3 ENG Autobiographical Writing 3 JPN Beginning Japanese II 3 ENG Mythology & Folklore 3 LAS Latin American Literature 3 ENG Latin American Literature 3 LAT Beginning Latin I 3 ENG Linguistics & Semantics I 3 LAT Beginning Latin II 3 LIB Essential Research 1

21 ATTRIBUTE: HUMANITIES (HUM) continued 19 COURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITS LIB Intro to Research 3 PHI Biomedical Ethics 3 MDC Making of the Modern Mind II 3 PHI Business Ethics 3 MDC Post-Modern World 3 PHI Ethics & Law 3 MUS Listening to Music 3 PHI Philosophy of Art 3 MUS Rudiments of Music 3 PHI Philosophy of Religion 3 MUS Beginning Piano 3 PHI Asian Philosophy & Religion 3 MUS Beginning Guitar 3 POR Beginning Portuguese I 3 MUS Opera Appreciation 3 POR Beginning Portuguese II 3 MUS The Symphony 3 RDG Effective College Reading 3 MUS Contemporary Music 3 RDG Speed Reading 3 MUS Folk Music 3 RDG Reading the New Media 3 MUS Orchestra I 1 RDG News on the Net 3 MUS Orchestra II 1 RUS Beginning Russian I 3 MUS Freshman Chorus I 1 RUS Beginning Russian II 3 MUS Freshman Chorus II 1 RUS Intermediate Russian I 3 MUS Band I 1 RUS Intermediate Russian II 3 MUS Band II 1 SPA Beginning Spanish I 3 MUS Jazz Ensemble I 1 SPA Beginning Spanish II 3 MUS Jazz Ensemble II 1 SPA Spanish for Hotel Personnel 3 MUS Chamber Music I 1 SPA Spanish for Law Enforcement Personnel 3 Open to all students by audition/contact Music Dept SPA Intermediate Spanish I 3 MUS Chamber Music II 1 SPA Intermediate Spanish II 3 Open to all students by audition/contact Music Dept SPA Intermediate Spanish for Bilingual Speakers I 3 MUS Vocal Ensemble I 1 SPA Intermediate Spanish for Bilingual Speakers II 3 Open to all students by audition/ Instructor s permission required SPA Spanish for Business 3 MUS Vocal Ensemble II 1 SPA Spanish for Medical Personnel I 3 Open to all students by audition/ Instructor s permission required SPA Spanish for Medical Personnel II 3 MUS Afro-American Choral Ensemble 1 SPA Advanced Spanish I 3 MUS Afro-American Choral Ensemble 1 SPA Advanced Spanish II 3 MUS Intermediate Piano 3 SPA Intro to Spanish Literature I 3 MUS Intermediate Folk Guitar 3 SPA Intro to Spanish Literature II 3 MUS Rock Music: Mirror of Change 3 SPA Intro to Spanish-American Literature I 3 MUS Beginning Voice 3 SPA Intro to Spanish-American Literature II 3 MUS Jazz Improvisation Ensemble I 1 THR Theatre Appreciation 3 MUS Jazz Improvisation Ensemble II 1 THR Intro to Theatre History I 3 MUS Song Writing 3 THR Black Theatre In America 3 MUS Afro-American Music 3 THR Acting I 3 MUS Perspective on Jazz 3 THR Acting II 3 MUS Orchestra III 1 THR Stagecraft 3 MUS Orchestra IV 1 THR Technical Production 3 MUS Chorus III 1 THR Production & Performance 1 MUS Chorus IV 1 Permission of Department required MUS Band III 1 THR Production & Performance 1 MUS Band IV 1 Permission of Department required MUS Jazz Ensemble III 1 THR Afro-American Theatre Ensemble 1 MUS Jazz Ensemble IV 1 THR Afro-American Theatre Ensemble 1 MUS Chamber Music III 1 THR Intro to Theatre History II 3 MUS Chamber Music IV 1 THR Lighting Design 3 MUS Vocal Ensemble III 1 THR Scene Design 3 MUS Vocal Ensemble IV 1 THR Acting III 3 MUS Afro-American Choral Ensemble III 1 THR Acting IV 3 MUS Afro-American Choral Ensemble IV 1 THR Production & Performance 1 PHI Intro to Philosophy 3 Permission of Department required PHI Contemporary Philosophy 3 THR Production & Performance 1 PHI Critical Thinking 3 Permission of Department required PHI Ancient/Medieval Philosophy 3 THR Afro-American Theatre Ensemble 1 PHI Renaissance and Modern Philosophy 3 THR Afro-American Theatre Ensemble 1 PHI Introduction to Ethics 3 THR Shakespeare on Stage & Page 3 PHI Black Social Philosophy 3

22 20 ATTRIBUTE: LAB SCIENCE (LSCI) COURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITS AHS Anatomy & Physiology I 4 CHE Inorganic Chemistry I 4 AHS Anatomy & Physiology II 4 CHE Inorganic Chemistry II 4 BIO General Biology I 4 CHE Intro Organic Chemistry 4 BIO General Biology II 4 CHE Organic Chemistry I 5 BIO Ecology 4 CHE Organic Chemistry II 5 BIO Zoology 4 CHE Biochemistry 4 BIO Principles of Biology I 4 GSS Science of Physics I 4 BIO Principles of Biology II 4 GSS Science of Physics II 4 BIO Human BioNutrition 4 GSS Science of Sound & Music 4 BIO Human Genetics 4 GSS Science of Light & Color 4 BIO On Becoming Human 4 GSS Science of our World I 4 BIO Birds & Environment 4 GSS Science of our World II 4 BIO Plants & Society 4 GSS Science of Modern Electronics 4 BIO Intro to Marine Science 4 MDS Multidisc Science - Macroscopic 4 BIO Molecules & Medicines 4 MDS Multidisc Science - Microscopic 4 BIO Animal Ecology* 2 PHY General Physics I 4 BIO Natural History of Long Island* 2 PHY General Physics II 4 *Note: Must enroll for both BIO162&165 for Lab Science requirement PHY Physics for Educators 4 BIO Anatomy 4 PHY Mechanics & Hydraulics 4 BIO Physiology 4 PHY Heat & Sound 4 BIO Oceanography 4 PHY Physics/Science & Math I 4 BIO Marine Biology 4 PHY Physics/Science & Math II 4 BIO Nutritional Science I 4 PHY Electricity & Magnetism 4 BIO Developmental Biology 4 SCI Physical Science 4 BIO Comparative Anatomy 4 SCI Material Science 4 BIO Microbiology 4 SCI Physical Geology 4 BIO Histology 4 SCI Historical Geology 4 BIO Parasitology 4 SCI Solar System Astronomy 4 BIO Field Biology 4 SCI Stellar & Galactic Astronomy 4 BIO Transmission Electron Microscopy 4 SCI Meteorology 4 BIO Scanning Electron Microscopy 4 SCI Climatology 4 BIO Biotech: Recombinant DNA Science 4 SCI Environmental Science 4 CHE General Chemistry 4 SCI Environmental Resources 4 CHE Consumer Chemistry 4 SCI Environmental Issues/Metropolitan NY 4 CHE General Chemistry I 4 SCI Environmental Mapping 4 CHE General Chemistry II 4 SCI Field Laboratory Geology 4 CHE Chemistry for Applied Sciences 4

23 ATTRIBUTE: LITERATURE (LIT) 21 COURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITS AFR African-American Literature I 3 ENG Film & Literature 3 AFR African-American Literature II 3 ENG Literature of the Holocaust 3 ENG Early American Literature to ENG Modern American Short Story 3 ENG Modern American Literature Present 3 ENG Modern American Poetry 3 ENG Early British Literature to ENG Satire 3 ENG Modern British Literature Present 3 ENG Psychoanalytic Approach to Literature 3 ENG African-American Literature I 3 ENG Nature in Literature 3 ENG African-American Literature II 3 ENG Comedy - Theory & Development 3 ENG Modern Irish Literature 3 ENG Shakespeare on Stage & Page 3 ENG Autobiographical Writing 3 ENG Shakespeare Comedies & Histories 3 ENG Mythology & Folklore 3 ENG Shakespeare Tragedies 3 ENG Latin American Literature 3 ENG Modern American Novel 3 ENG South Asian Literature 3 ENG Modern British & American Drama 3 ENG Asian American Literature 3 ENG Masterworks of Literature I 3 ENG Native American Literature 3 ENG Masterworks of Literature II 3 ENG Mystery & Detective Fiction 3 ENG Studies in Children s Literature 3 ENG Studies in Science Fiction 3 LAS Latin American Literature 3 ENG Literature of the Bible 3 SPA Intro to Spanish Literature I 3 ENG Gay & Lesbian Literature 3 SPA Intro to Spanish Literature II 3 ENG Women in Literature 3 SPA Intro to Spanish-American Literature I 3 ENG Women Writers 3 SPA Intro to Spanish-American Literature II 3 THR Shakespeare on Stage & Page 3 ATTRIBUTE: MATHEMATICS* (MATH) COURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITS MAT Topical Approach to Math 4 MAT Calculus II 4 MAT Concepts of Mathematics 3 MAT Probability & Statistics 3 MAT Intro to Statistics 3 MAT Foundations of Advanced Math 3 MAT Applied Statistics 3 MAT Multivariable Calculus 4 MAT Algebra & Trigonometry 4 MAT Linear Algebra & Differential Equations 5 MAT 111** - Pre-Calculus 4 MAT Elementary Differential Equations 3 MAT 112** - Calculus/Business & Social Sciences 4 MAT Algebraic Structures 3 MAT Finite Math: Quantitative Analysis 3 MAT Discrete Math Structures 3 MAT 122** - Calculus I 4 *Note: AA students have the option of taking CSC 104, 120 or 130 as ONE of their required courses in the Math category and AS students may select CSC 120 as one of their Science/Mathematics Electives **Note: To enroll in these courses, you must have earned credit in the appropriate pre-requisite course or placed into the course on the College Level Math (CLM) test (see Appendix I, page 37.) Contact the Placement Testing Office if a CLM test is desired. ATTRIBUTE: NON-LAB SCIENCE (NSCI) COURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITS BIO Oceanology 3 GSS Forensic Technology 3 BIO A Survey of Mammals 3 GSS Green Building Practices 3 BIO Nutritional Science II 3 SCI Beaches and Coasts 3 BIO Investigations in Human BioNutrition 3 SCI The Universe 3 CHE Contemporary Topics in Chemistry 3 SCI Oceanology 3 GSS Science of Energy 3 SCI Environmental Safety & Health 3

24 22 ATTRIBUTE: PHYSICAL EDUCATION (PED) COURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITS DAN Intro to Modern Dance - CoEd 1 PED Basic Tap Dance - CoEd 0.5 PED Phys Cond/Wt Trng I - Men 0.5 PED Basic Jazz Dance - CoEd 0.5 PED Phys Cond/Wt Trng II - Men 0.5 PED Bowling I - CoEd 0.5 PED Badminton - Men 0.5 PED Bowling II - CoEd 0.5 PED Golf I - Men 0.5 PED Yoga - CoEd 0.5 PED Racquetball - Men 0.5 PED Adapted Phys Ed I - CoEd 1 PED Tennis I - Men 0.5 Note: This course is for students who have medical limitations; PED Tennis II - Men 0.5 enrollment requires prior approval of college nurse PED Softball - Men 0.5 PED Adapted Phys Ed II - CoEd 1 PED Volleyball - Men 0.5 Note: This course is for students who have medical limitations; PED Fitness Activity - Women 0.5 enrollment requires prior approval of college nurse PED Weight Training - Women 0.5 PED Fundamentals of Dance - CoEd 1 PED Badminton - Women 0.5 PED Stunts & Tumbling - CoEd 1 PED Racquetball - Women 0.5 PED Circus Arts - CoEd 1 PED Tennis I - Women 0.5 PED Outdoor Living - CoEd 1 PED Tennis II - Women 0.5 PED Adventure Activities - CoEd 1 PED Volleyball - Women 0.5 PED Karate I - CoEd 1 PED Sailing - CoEd 1 PED Karate II - CoEd 1 PED Tennis I - CoEd 0.5 PED Basic Swimming I - CoEd 1 PED Golf I - CoEd 0.5 Note: This course is for the beginner and non-swimmer; open only PED Golf II - CoEd 0.5 to students who cannot swim 20 yards (one pool length) PED Self Defense - CoEd 0.5 PED Basic Swimming II - CoEd 1 PED Racquetball - CoEd 0.5 PED Water Safety Instructor - CoEd 1 PED Jogging - CoEd 0.5 PED Lifeguard Training - CoEd 4 PED Tennis II - CoEd 0.5 Note: Completion of this course will fulfill 1 credit toward the PED Social Dancing - CoEd 0.5 Physical Education Requirement ATTRIBUTE: PLURALISM AND DIVERSITY (PLDI) COURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITS AFR African-American Literature I 3 HIS The Modern Middle East 3 AFR African-American Literature II 3 HIS History of the Islamic World 3 AFR African-American History I 3 HIS Colonial Latin American 3 AFR African-American History II 3 HIS Modern Latin American 3 AFR Perspective on Jazz 3 HIS The Afro-Caribbean World 3 AFR Afro-American Music 3 HIS Modern Mexico & Central America 3 AFR Black Social Philosophy 3 HIS Modern China 3 AFR Afro-American Culture 3 HIS Modern Imperialism 3 AFR African American Family 3 HIS History of Israel 3 AFR History of the Black Woman 3 HIS Twentieth Century Genocide 3 AFR Afro-Caribbean World 3 HIS Racism in the Modern World 3 ANT Cultural Anthropology 3 HIS Atlantic World 3 ANT Women/Men Cross-Cultural Perspective 3 HIS Religion in American History 3 COM Communication & Language 3 HRS Human Rights Studies 3 COM Intercultural Communication 3 IGS Modern World Societies I 3 ECO Economics of Developing World 3 IGS Modern World Societies II 3 ENG African-American Literature I 3 JWS Intro to World Jewish Studies 3 ENG African-American Literature II 3 LAS Intro to Latin American Studies 3 ENG Latin American Literature 3 LAS Intro to Latino/a Studies in US 3 ENG Asian American Literature 3 LAS Latin American Literature 3 ENG Native American Literature 3 LAW Nature & Functions of Law 3 ENG Gay & Lesbian Literature 3 MDC Post-Modern World 3 ENG Women in Literature 3 MUS Folk Music 3 ENG Women Writers 3 MUS Rock Music: Mirror of Change 3 ENG Literature of the Holocaust 3 MUS Afro-American Music 3 ENG Modern American Novel 3 MUS Perspective on Jazz 3 HED Death Education: Health Perspective 3 PHI Black Social Philosophy 3 HED Human Sexuality 3 PHI Asian Philosophy & Religion 3 HED Alcoholism, Addictions & Abusive Behaviors 3 SOC American Society 3 HIS Women in the Western World 3 SOC Sociology of Religion 3 HIS Role of Women in American History 3 SOC Race Class Ethnicity 3 HIS Ethnic Groups in American History 3 SOC Afro-American Culture 3 HIS History of Latinos in the US 3 SOC Aging, Society & Culture 3 HIS Native Americans 3 SOC African American Family 3 HIS World History Antiquity SOC Sociology of Gender 3 HIS World History 1500-Present 3 WST Intro to Women s Studies 3 HIS African-American History I 3 WST Gender in Popular Culture 3 HIS African-American History II 3 WST Goddess in World Religions 3 HIS History of the Black Woman 3 WST Women s Issues in a Global Context 3

25 ATTRIBUTE: SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE (SBS) 23 AA degree students must select four courses from three different departments listed below. AA students must include one course in history. Choose any course with the designation HIS, or any AFR or POL course marked with an asterisk (*) in the chart below to satisfy the history requirement. AS degree students may select any two courses listed below ECO 218 is a 6-credit course; all others are 3-credit courses Africana Studies Department AFR History of African Civilization All other AFR Social and Behavioral Science courses are dual listed and can be found with their corresponding departments below. Economics/Finance Department ECO Survey of Economics ECO Economic Development of the U.S. FIN Intro to Finance ECO Personal Finance ECO Economics of the Developing World FIN Intro to Investments ECO Intro to Finance ECO International Economic Systems: Abroad FIN Money and Banking ECO Intro to Investments ECO American Banking Practice FIN Corporation Finance ECO Principles of Macroeconomics ECO Economic Geography of the World FIN American Banking Practice ECO Principles of Microeconomics ECO Intro to International Economics & Finance FIN Intro to International Eco & Fin ECO Economic Statistics ECO History of Economic Thought IGS Modern World Societies I ECO Money and Banking FIN Personal Finance IGS Modern World Societies II ECO Corporation Finance History/Political Science/Geography Department AFR African-American History I* HIS Ethnic Groups in American History HIS Modern China AFR African-American History II* HIS History of Latinos in The U.S. HIS Modern Imperialism AFR History of Contemporary Africa* HIS Native Americans HIS History of the Cold War AFR History of the Black Woman* HIS Nassau County - History/Government HIS History of Ireland AFR Afro-Caribbean World* HIS History of the American Labor Movement HIS Russia Since Peter the Great GEO Intro to Geography HIS World History: Antiquity to 1500 HIS History of Israel GEO Human Geography HIS World History: 1500 to the Present HIS Revolutions of the Modern World GEO Geography of Europe HIS African-American History I HIS Era of the American Revolution GEO Geography of Long lsland HIS African-American History II HIS The Civil War & Reconstruction HIS History of Western Civilization I HIS History of The Black Woman HIS Twentieth Century Genocide HIS History of Western Civilization II HIS Health, Disease & Western History HIS Racism in the Modern World HIS History of the United States I HIS History of Sports in America HIS Atlantic World HIS History of the United States II HIS The Ancient World HIS Religion in American History HIS The World, 1945-Present HIS The Medieval World POL Gov & Politics in the Modern World HIS USA, 1945-Present HIS Early Modern Europe POL Nassau County History /Government* HIS Pictorial Approach to European History HIS Twentieth-Century Europe POL American National Government HIS Honors History - Western Roots I HIS The Modern Middle East POL State & Local Government HIS Honors History - Western Roots II HIS History of the Islamic World POL Intro to Public Policy HIS History of Contemporary Africa HIS Colonial Latin America POL The U.S. Presidency HIS Women in the Western World HIS Modern Latin America POL The U.S. Congress HIS Role of Women in American History HIS Afro-Caribbean World POL International Relations HIS Modern Mexico & Central America POL Modern Political Ideologies Psychology Department EDU Educational Psychology PSY Industrial Psychology PSY Lifespan Human Development EDU Foundations of Education PSY Adolescent Psychology PSY Psychology of Art EDU Psychology of the Exceptional Child PSY Child Development PSY Brain and Behavior PSY General Psychology I PSY Adult Development PSY Psychology of the Exceptional Child PSY General Psychology II: Research Methods PSY Abnormal Psychology PSY Psychology of Human Adjustment PSY Educational Psychology PSY Social Psychology Sociology Department AFR Afro-American Culture SOC American Society SOC Social Change AFR African American Family SOC Sociology of Religion SOC Aging, Society & Culture ANT General Anthropology SOC Race Class Ethnicity SOC African American Family ANT Cultural Anthropology SOC Criminology SOC Sociology of the Family ANT Women/Men Cross-Cultural Perspective SOC Social Problems SOC Sociology of Gender SOC Intro to Sociology SOC Afro-American Culture SOC Sociology of Health Care *Courses marked with an asterisk can be used to satisfy the history requirement in the AA degree.

26 24 ATTRIBUTE: WESTERN HERITAGE (WESH) COURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITS AFR African-American History I 3 HIS Modern Latin American 3 AFR African-American History II 3 HIS The Afro-Caribbean World 3 AFR Perspective on Jazz 3 HIS Modern Mexico & Central America 3 AFR Afro-American Music 3 HIS Modern Imperialism 3 AFR History of the Black Woman 3 HIS History of the Cold War 3 AFR Afro-Caribbean World 3 HIS History of Ireland 3 ART Intro to Visual Arts 3 HIS Revolutions of the Modern World 3 ART Art History - Renaissance 3 HIS Religion in American History 3 ART Art History - Baroque through Realism 3 IGS Modern World Societies I 3 ART Art History - Contemporary 3 IGS Modern World Societies II 3 ART History of Photography 3 ITA Beginning Italian I 3 ART Survey of Art History I 3 ITA Beginning Italian II 3 ART Survey of Art History II 3 ITA Intermediate Italian I 3 ECO Economic Development of the U.S. 3 ITA Intermediate Italian II 3 ECO International Economic Systems: Abroad 6 ITA Advanced Italian I 3 ECO Intro to International Economics & Finance 3 ITA Advanced Italian II 3 ECO History of Economic Thought 3 JWS Intro to World Jewish Studies 3 ENG Early American Literature to LAS Intro to Latin American Studies 3 ENG Modern American Literature 1865-Present 3 LAT Beginning Latin I 3 ENG Early British Literature to LAT Beginning Latin II 3 ENG Modern British Literature 1800-Present 3 LAW U.S. & International Legal Syst. (Study Abroad) 3 ENG Modern Irish Literature 3 MDC Making of the Modern Mind I 3 ENG Literature of the Bible 3 MDC Making of the Modern Mind II 3 ENG Shakespeare on Stage & Page 3 MUS Listening to Music 3 ENG Shakespeare Comedies & Histories 3 MUS Opera Appreciation 3 ENG Shakespeare Tragedies 3 MUS The Symphony 3 FRE Beginning French I 3 MUS Contemporary Music 3 FRE Beginning French II 3 MUS Folk Music 3 FRE Intermediate French I 3 MUS Rock Music: Mirror of Change 3 FRE Intermediate French II 3 MUS Afro-American Music 3 FRE Advanced French I 3 MUS Perspective on Jazz 3 GER Beginning German I 3 PHI Intro to Philosophy 3 GER Beginning German II 3 PHI Contemporary Philosophy 3 GER Intermediate German I 3 PHI Ancient/Medieval Philosophy 3 GER Intermediate German II 3 PHI Renaissance and Modern Philosophy 3 GER Advanced German I 3 PHI Introduction to Ethics 3 GER Advanced German II 3 PHI Ethics & Law 3 HIS History of Western Civilization I 3 PHI Philosophy of Art 3 HIS History of Western Civilization II 3 POR Beginning Portuguese I 3 HIS History of the United States I 3 POR Beginning Portuguese II 3 HIS History of the United States II 3 SPA Beginning Spanish I 3 HIS USA, 1945-Present 3 SPA Beginning Spanish II 3 HIS Pictorial Approach to European History 3 SPA Intermediate Spanish I 3 HIS Honors History-Western Roots I 3 SPA Intermediate Spanish II 3 Note: Permission from Honors program required SPA Intermediate Spanish for Bilingual Speakers I 3 HIS Honors History-Western Roots II 3 SPA Intermediate Spanish for Bilingual Speakers II 3 Note: Permission from Honors program required SPA Advanced Spanish I 3 HIS Women in the Western World 3 SPA Advanced Spanish II 3 HIS The Role of Women In American History SPA Intro to Spanish Literature I 3 HIS African-American History I 3 SPA Intro to Spanish Literature II 3 HIS African-American History II 3 SPA Intro to Spanish-American Literature I 3 HIS History of the Black Woman 3 SPA Intro to Spanish-American Literature II 3 HIS Health Disease & Western History 3 THR Theatre Appreciation 3 HIS The Medieval World 3 THR Intro to Theatre History I 3 HIS Early Modern Europe 3 THR Intro to Theatre History II 3 HIS Twentieth-Century Europe 3 THR Shakespeare on Stage & Page 3 HIS Colonial Latin American 3 WST Intro to Women s Studies 3

27 ELECTIVES 25 The liberal arts programs at NCC require 66 credits, including electives. The number of elective credits you need depends on your major (AA or AS) and how you fulfill your other attribute categories (see Electives information on page 8 or 9.) Any credit-level course can be counted as a general elective. If you have completed the requirements for a specific attribute category and take additional courses within that category, they will be counted as elective credits. If a course does not fit into any required attribute category, it can only be counted as an elective. Courses from the departments listed in the table below are electives only, with a few exceptions.* Accounting (ACC) Administrative Business Technology (ABT) Allied Health Sciences (AHS)* American Sign Language (ASL) Business (BUS) Civil Engineering Technology (CET) Computer Processing (CMP) Computer Repair Tech (CRT) Computer Science (CSC)* Criminal Justice (CRJ) Education (EDU)* Electrical Engineering (ELT) Engineering Science (ENS) Fashion Buying & Merchandising (FBM) Fashion Design (FSD) Fire Science (FRS) Health Information Technology (HIT) Health, Physical Ed. & Recreation (HED) and (PED)* Hospitality Business (HTL) Human Services (HMS) Information Technology (ITE) Interior Design (INT) Legal Studies (LAW)* Marketing (MKT) Multi-Disciplinary Courses (MDC)* NCC College Experience (NCC) Nutrition (NTR) Retail Business Management (RET) Security Administration (PSA) Student Personnel Services (SPS) Telecommunications Technology (TCT) *Some of the courses in the departments marked with an asterisk may also be used for other requirements. Check course attributes in MyNCC/Banner. Go to STEP 5 on page 27

28 27 CREATING YOUR MAP: STEP 5 Choosing a Realistic Timeline for Achieving Your Goal There are many variables that may affect your Master Academic Plan (MAP). The need for remedial coursework and your commitment to academics, among other factors, must be considered if you are to choose a realistic timeline for achieving your goal. On the next page, you will be asked to evaluate these variables and select the timeline that you think is reasonable at this time. Keep in mind that circumstances can change and may require that you modify your MAP in the future.

29 28 Required Developmental Coursework Placement (if any) in remedial courses is based upon the results of your Placement Tests, and indicates a need for preparatory work prior to enrolling in college-level courses. Although no credit is granted for these courses, you must consider that they will require the same time and effort as a comparable credit-bearing course. Therefore, your MAP must be modified to accommodate these classes. Circle below the remedial courses you are required to take in your first semester* Remedial Courses Credit-level Courses ENG >ENG 101 RDG >RDG >RDG 101 or other credit-level course MAT 001**-->MAT >Math credit-level course by advisement Note: The sequence must be continued in the following semester. *If you have circled 2 or more remedial courses, you must also enroll in NCC 101 (see page 14) **MAT 003: If you placed into MAT 001, you have the option of taking MAT 003, an intensive course which combines the work of MAT 001 and MAT 002, giving you the opportunity to complete the math remedial requirement in a single semester. Factors Affecting Academics IMPORTANT: See Appendix III on page 45 for additional information about remedial requirements and related concerns. To create a realistic MAP, you should consider the following factors that may significantly influence the amount of coursework that you can successfully complete each semester. Consider the fact that educational experts recommend you allow 2 hours per week of non-classroom work such as reading, studying and completing assignments for each credit of enrolled coursework. COMMITMENT: Based on your academic history, is it realistic to enroll in five academic subjects in a single semester? Yes No EMPLOYMENT: Will you be working while attending school? Yes No If yes, how many hours per week? Do you feel that your work responsibilities will have a significant impact on the time you have available for academics? Yes No SOCIAL FACTORS: Are you responsible for children, parents or siblings? Yes No Do you feel that your social life or commitment to extracurricular activities will have a significant impact on the time you have available for academics? Yes No Note: You must be registered for 12 or more credits or credit equivalents to be considered a full-time student (see page 42 in Appendix III for credit equivalents of remedial courses.) CHOOSING A REALISTIC TIMELINE FOR ACHIEVING YOUR GOAL After exploring the requirements for your planned degree and thinking about the variables that may affect your progress, choose a realistic timeline for achieving your goals: Complete degree in four semesters Complete degree in 2 years, including summer and winter terms Complete degree in more than two years Transfer before completing a degree Go to STEP 6 on page 29 Note: Circumstances may require that you modify your MAP in the future.

30 29 CREATING YOUR MAP: STEP 6 Degree Tracker and MAP Now that you know your degree requirements, have selected courses that interest you and have determined a realistic timeline for reaching your goal, it is time to complete your Degree Tracker and create your Master Academic Plan (MAP). To complete the Degree Tracker and MAP for the Associate in Science (AS) degree, turn to pages 30 and 31 To complete the Degree Tracker and MAP for the Associate in Arts (AA) degree, turn to pages 32 and 33

31 30 AS DEGREE TRACKER Fill in the specific courses you have selected to complete each requirement. The COMMENTS column includes instructions for using MyNCC/Banner when searching for courses. Unlike the Course Lists in Step 4 which display every course that can be used to fulfill a requirement, MyNCC/Banner only displays the courses that are actually offered in a given semester and indicates if there are still available seats. For helpful hints about using MyNCC/Banner, see APPENDIX II on page 41. After completing the tracker, create your MAP on page 31. COURSE REQUIREMENTS # CREDITS REQUIRED SELECTED COURSES ENGLISH COMPOSITION 6 ENG 101 ENG 102 HUMANITIES 6 SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE 6 MATHEMATICS 8 SCIENCE SEQUENCE 8 SCIENCE/MATHEMATICS ELECTIVES 14 OTHER LIBERAL ARTS Fine and Performing Arts Literature Communication Arts Culture and Diversity IMPORTANT NOTE: A course which satisfies a requirement in Other Liberal Arts may also satisfy a Humanities or Social and Behavioral Science requirement above, if it has both attributes. Although the course may satisfy two requirements (i.e. doublecounts ) it only earns credit once. This credit deficit must be made up with additional elective credit (see Comments under ELECTIVES category below.) PHYSICAL EDUCATION 2 ELECTIVES IMPORTANT NOTE: Any credit-level course can be used as an elective Certain courses can ONLY be used as electives - see page COMMENTS Eligible students may take Honors ENG 108 and 109 instead of ENG 101 and 102 A course will fulfill this requirement if one of its attributes listed in Banner is Humanities A course will fulfill this requirement if one of its attributes listed in Banner is Social and Behavioral Sciences Select one of the following sequences, based on results of College Level Math (CLM) Test or completion of pre-requisites: MAT 122 and 123 MAT 111 and 122 or 117 and 122 Select one of the following sequences to satisfy this requirement: BIO CHE PHY or PHY or PHY AHS Select additional courses from any of the science and/or math classes listed above (EXCEPT MAT 111 or 117) AND/OR choose from any of the following courses: BIO level 200 or higher CHE level 201 or higher PHY level 200 or higher SCI 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 120, 150, 203 MAT 131, MAT level 200 or higher CSC 120 Credits in excess of 14 will be applied to the ELECTIVES category No course may be used to satisfy more than one category in the OTHER LIBERAL ARTS section Search for these courses in Banner by setting Subject on All and Attribute Type on Fine and Performing Arts or Literature Search for Communication Arts courses in Banner by setting Subject on All and Attribute Type on Communication Arts To satisfy the Culture and Diversity requirement, select 2 different courses from 2 separate subcategories listed below: Global Awareness and Non-Western Cultures Pluralism and Diversity Western Heritage Search for Culture and Diversity electives in Banner by setting Subject on All and Attribute Type on Global Aware and Non- West, Pluralism and Diversity or Western Heritage A combination of 0.5-credit and/or 1-credit physical activity classes may be used to fulfill this requirement Search for Physical Education activity classes in Banner by setting subject on All and Attribute Type on Physical Education Credits earned above the minimum in any of the above areas count as elective credits At least 1 elective credit is required. However, choosing courses which satisfy both an OTHER LIBERAL ARTS requirement AND a HUMANITIES or SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE requirement will necessitate taking 4, 7, 10 or 13 elective credits, depending on how many courses double-count If pre-requisites are needed before taking required Math/Science courses, they count as electives. Ex. MAT 109, CHE 107 TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED 66 NOTE: AT LEAST 33 OF THE 66 CREDITS MUST BE EARNED AT NCC

32 YOUR Master Academic Plan (MAP) AS Degree 31 Based on the timeline you chose on page 28, and using the courses you selected for your AS Degree Tracker on page 30, construct your MAP by completing one grid below for each semester you plan to attend. Be sure to include any required remedial courses. Consultation with an Academic Advisor may be helpful when constructing your MAP. Circle the semester and fill in the year represented by each individual grid. List the courses/requirements you plan to complete in that semester. You may take a maximum of 1 course during a winter term and no more than 17 credits each fall, spring or summer term. This MAP is a modifiable document. Circumstances can change and may necessitate adjusting your timeline and/or course selections. FALL WINTER SPRING SUMMER 2013 CREDITS ENG ART BIO PSY MAT TOTAL 17 FALL WINTER SPRING SUMMER 20 TOTAL CREDITS FALL WINTER SPRING SUMMER 20 CREDITS FALL WINTER SPRING SUMMER 20 CREDITS TOTAL TOTAL FALL WINTER SPRING SUMMER 20 CREDITS FALL WINTER SPRING SUMMER 20 CREDITS TOTAL TOTAL FALL WINTER SPRING SUMMER 20 CREDITS FALL WINTER SPRING SUMMER 20 CREDITS TOTAL TOTAL FALL WINTER SPRING SUMMER 20 CREDITS FALL WINTER SPRING SUMMER 20 CREDITS TOTAL TOTAL

33 32 AA DEGREE TRACKER Fill in the specific courses you have selected to complete each requirement. The COMMENTS column includes instructions for using MyNCC/Banner when searching for courses. Unlike the Course Lists in Step 4 which display every course that can be used to fulfill a requirement, MyNCC/Banner only displays the courses that are actually offered in a given semester and indicates if there are still available seats. For helpful hints about using MyNCC/Banner, see APPENDIX II on page 41. After completing the tracker, create your MAP on page 33. COURSE REQUIREMENTS ENGLISH COMPOSITION LANGUAGE ARTS Literature Elective (3 cr) Communication Arts (3 cr) # CREDITS REQUIRED 6 HUMANITIES 9 SCIENCE Lab Science (4 cr) Lab Science (4 cr) OR Non-lab Science (3 cr) MATHEMATICS Math (3-4 cr) Math (3-4 cr) OR Computer Science (3-4 cr) SELECTED COURSES ENG 101 ENG 102 (Fine and Performing Arts) COMMENTS Eligible students may take Honors ENG 108 and 109 instead of ENG 101 and 102 Search for Literature electives in Banner by setting Subject on All and Attribute Type on Literature Search for Communication Arts courses in Banner by setting Subject on All and Attribute Type on Communication Arts Humanities electives must be selected from at least two different humanities departments A course will fulfill this requirement if one of its attributes listed in Banner is Humanities You may take no more than 3 credits in English and no more than 3 credits in Communications to satisfy this category At least 3 credits must be in the Fine and Performing Arts category. Search for these courses in Banner by setting Subject on All and Attribute Type on Fine and Performing Arts Credits in excess of 7 will be applied to the ELECTIVES category A course will fulfill this requirement if one of its attributes listed in Banner is Lab Science A course will fulfill this requirement if one of its attributes listed in Banner is Lab Science or Non-Lab Science Credits in excess of 6 will be applied to the ELECTIVES category Search for Math electives in Banner by setting Subject on All and Attribute Type on Mathematics Select Computer Science course from CSC 104, 120 or 130 only SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE 12 (History) PHYSICAL EDUCATION 2 CULTURE AND DIVERSITY IMPORTANT NOTE: A course which satisfies this requirement may also satisfy a Literature, Social and Behavioral Science or Humanities requirement above, if it has both attributes. Although the course may satisfy two requirements (i.e. doublecounts ) it only earns credit once. This credit deficit must be made up with additional elective credit (see Comments under ELECTIVES category below.) ELECTIVES IMPORTANT NOTE: Any credit-level course can be used as an elective Certain courses can ONLY be used as electives - see page Social Science courses must be selected from at least three different social science departments A course will fulfill this requirement if one of its attributes listed in Banner is Social and Behavioral Sciences At least one course must be in history A combination of 0.5-credit and/or 1-credit physical activity classes may be used to fulfill this requirement Search for Physical Education activity classes in Banner by setting Subject on All and Attribute Type on Physical Education Select 2 different courses from 2 separate subcategories listed below: Global Awareness and Non-Western Cultures Pluralism and Diversity Western Heritage Search for Culture and Diversity electives in Banner by setting Subject on All and Attribute Type on Global Aware and Non- West, Pluralism and Diversity or Western Heritage Credits earned above the minimum in any of the above areas count as elective credits At least 12 elective credits are required. However, choosing courses which satisfy both a CULTURE AND DIVERSITY requirement AND a HUMANITIES, LITERATURE or SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE requirement will necessitate taking 15 or 18 credits, depending on how many courses double-count TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED 66 NOTE: AT LEAST 33 OF THE 66 CREDITS MUST BE EARNED AT NCC

34 YOUR Master Academic Plan (MAP) AA Degree 33 Based on the timeline you chose on page 28, and using the courses you selected for your AA Degree Tracker on page 32, construct your MAP by completing one grid below for each semester you plan to attend. Be sure to include any required remedial courses. Consultation with an Academic Advisor may be helpful when constructing your MAP. Circle the semester and fill in the year represented by each individual grid. List the courses/requirements you plan to complete in that semester. You may take a maximum of 1 course during a winter term and no more than 17 credits each fall, spring or summer term. This MAP is a modifiable document. Circumstances can change and may necessitate adjusting your timeline and/or course selections. FALL WINTER SPRING SUMMER 2013 CREDITS ENG ART SCI SOC MAT TOTAL 16 FALL WINTER SPRING SUMMER 20 TOTAL CREDITS FALL WINTER SPRING SUMMER 20 CREDITS FALL WINTER SPRING SUMMER 20 CREDITS TOTAL TOTAL FALL WINTER SPRING SUMMER 20 CREDITS FALL WINTER SPRING SUMMER 20 CREDITS TOTAL TOTAL FALL WINTER SPRING SUMMER 20 CREDITS FALL WINTER SPRING SUMMER 20 CREDITS TOTAL TOTAL FALL WINTER SPRING SUMMER 20 CREDITS FALL WINTER SPRING SUMMER 20 CREDITS TOTAL TOTAL

35 35 APPENDICES Appendix I: Glossary of Terms page 37 Appendix II: MyNCC/Banner Helpful Hints page 41 Appendix III: Remedial/Developmental Requirements and Restrictions page 45 Appendix IV: Directory of Campus Resources page 47

36 APPENDIX I 37 GLOSSARY OF TERMS Academic Advisor - a professional who helps you understand your degree requirements and how to select appropriate courses to fulfill them, helps you develop strategies for academic success and assists you in long-range academic planning Academic Probation - restricts a student to part-time study (11.5 credits or less) due to low GPA Academic Standing - determined by the quality of a student s academic performance as indicated by grade point average (GPA) and progress in completing remedial courses Associate in Arts (AA) - a degree with an English, social science and humanities foundation for students transferring to upper-division study in areas such as English, foreign languages, allied health sciences, history, music, theatre, philosophy, psychology and sociology Associate in Science (AS) - a degree with a math and science foundation for students transferring to upper-division study in areas such as biology, chemistry, mathematics, physical sciences, physics, engineering and computer science Attribute - a characteristic that enables a course to fulfill a specific requirement (ex. Communication Arts, Fine and Performing Arts, Western Heritage) Change of Program - form which must be completed to change major; requires signature of entering department chairperson or an academic advisor for liberal arts majors; some programs (ex. Nursing, Radiologic Technology, Mortuary Science among others) require an application and screening process - consult specific departments for application information and deadline dates Class Schedule - the days and times your courses meet in a particular semester CLEP (College Level Examination Program) - a national, computer-based testing program designed to help students earn credit for college-level learning accomplished through non-traditional study or on-the-job training; credit is only awarded at NCC for certain subjects in which the student has earned an established minimum grade on the CLEP test; administered through the Office of Continuing Education CLM (College Level Math) Test - required for a student who wishes to enroll in pre-calculus (MAT 111) or calculus (MAT 112/122) but has not completed the appropriate pre-requisite course (MAT 109 or 111); recommended only if student has achieved the required math background through prior study (i.e., algebra and trigonometry background for a student who wishes to enroll in MAT 111 and pre-calculus background for a student who wishes to enroll in MAT 112 or 122); it is the student s responsibility to request the CLM through the Placement Testing Office in Building U. College Catalog - found on the college website ( students are responsible for reading the rules and regulations of the college described in the catalog; outlines the student s academic and financial responsibilities and liabilities; contains information about academic departments and programs of study as well as course descriptions Co-requisite - a course which must be taken at the same time as another course Credit - a numerical value assigned to a course; a minimum number of credits must be completed to earn a degree (66 for the liberal arts AA and AS degrees); credits are not equal to the number of hours spent in class (ex. a 3-credit English course meets for 2 ½ hours per week while a 3-credit studio art class may meet for 4 hours or more per week.)

37 38 Credit Equivalent - a numerical value assigned to a non-credit, preparatory or remedial course; student does not earn college credit for the course; because the course requires the same amount of work as a credit-bearing course, the credit equivalent counts towards full-time study for tuition, financial aid and health insurance purposes, if applicable (ex. RDG 001 is a non-credit course but carries 4 credit equivalents see page 45) CRN Number - Course Reference Number; a five-digit number used to identify a specific section of a specific course in the MyNCC/Banner system Degree Evaluation - a tool that evaluates your progress towards completing your degree; found in the Student Records link in the Student and Financial Aid menu of the MyNCC/Banner system Discipline - a branch of instruction or learning; a subject area (ex. the disciplines of history and economics) Distance Learning - also called Distance Education; a planned teaching/learning experience in which the teacher and student are separated by physical distance and/or time and use a wide spectrum of media to communicate with each other; course requirements are satisfied using video, audio and/or computer-based material. See Online Course and Telecourse Dropping Courses - disenrolling from a course within the first 3 weeks of school (tuition refund period); may be done via MyNCC/Banner; no faculty permission required; student will receive a partial refund (see Refund Period ) if dropping the course results in part-time status (less than 12 credits/credit-equivalents) DSST Exams - nationally recognized computer-based testing program designed to help students earn credit for collegelevel learning accomplished through non-traditional study or on-the-job training; credit is awarded at NCC for certain subjects in which the student has earned an established minimum grade on the test; administered through the Office of Continuing Education Educational Counselor - a counselor who works with at-risk students on academic probation who require special attention to recover academically Electives - courses that do not fulfill specific attribute categories but are needed to reach the 66 credits required for the AA and AS degrees; courses that give the liberal arts student an opportunity to explore areas outside of the liberal arts (ex. Business, Criminal Justice); additional liberal arts courses not needed for a specific requirement which allow for more in-depth study in a student s area of interest GED Program - an alternative program for students who have not graduated from high school or obtained a General Equivalency Diploma through testing; students earn 24 college credits in specific subjects while completing requirements for the GED; credits earned in the program count towards the Associate Degree Grade Point Average (GPA) - a number which reflects a student s academic progress; see Grading System and Grade Point Average in college catalog Hybrid Course - a course that requires a combination of attendance in the classroom as well as online work via the internet Incomplete Grade (INC) - may be assigned to a student who has not satisfied all the academic requirements for a course but can reasonably be expected to complete the work; assigned at the discretion of the instructor; missing work must be completed by the end of the following semester or the INC grade will convert to an F (Failure) Liberal Arts - a broad term for the academic areas of social sciences, natural sciences, mathematics, fine arts, literature and the humanities

38 39 Life Experience Credit - credit granted by some academic departments for knowledge obtained through practical, realworld experience; assessment of eligibility for life experience credit is done by the chairperson of the corresponding academic department according to departmental criteria Matriculated - enrolled in a college or university as a degree-seeking student; requires submitting proof of high school diploma or GED and official transcripts from prior college work as well as completion of placement testing, unless exempt MyNCC/Banner - NCC s online student information and registration system which allows all students to view their academic and financial records and allows students to register independently (unless restricted) NCC ID # - often called your N number (because it begins with a capital N ); referred to as USER ID in the MyNCC/Banner system; should be memorized because it is needed for all college business Non-Degree - attending classes without matriculating (not enrolled in a degree program); appropriate for students only needing to take a few courses; student is prevented from enrolling in courses that require placement testing as a prerequisite, unless exempt from testing Online Course - a course conducted solely via the internet using Blackboard Learn 9; enrolled students access the course using their NCC ID #s and passwords Placement Tests - standardized tests in English, Math and Reading administered to all incoming matriculated students, unless exempt due to minimum required SAT scores and/or transfer of college credits in English and/or Math; Math placement exam places students into remedial Math (MAT 001 or 002) or MAT 100 which only permits enrollment in MAT 100, 101, 102, 109 and 118; students wishing to enrolling in pre-calc (MAT 111) or calculus (MAT 112 or 122) will require the CLM test (see CLM Test) unless pre-requisite courses have been completed. Prerequisite Course - a course which must be completed before taking another course Refund Period - if a course is dropped within the first 3 weeks of the semester, a student may be entitled to a partial refund, if registration drops below full-time (less than 12 credits/credit-equivalents); percentage of refund decreases each week - check bill and/or bursar for specific dates and percentages Remedial Course - a non-credit (see Credit Equivalent ) math, reading or English course that prepares a student for college-level work; requirement based on placement test results; student must enroll in any required remedial course beginning in the first semester of enrollment, cannot withdraw from the course and must continue with remedial courses in subsequent semesters until each course is satisfied; completed remedial courses are graded S or U and do not affect GPA; if student stops attending a remedial course, a grade of UU (which does not affect GPA) will be assigned at semester s end and is counted as an attempt; if a remedial is not satisfied within three attempts, student will be dismissed from the college Residency Requirement - the minimum number of credits of required coursework that must be completed at NCC in order to obtain a degree or certificate; 33 credits for degrees and 15 credits for certificates; transfer credit or credit earned from AP, IB or CLEP/DSST exams or from Life Experience is NOT considered credit completed in residence Semester - a fifteen-week period of time when classes are in session during fall (September December) and spring (mid-january through mid-may); referred to as Term in the MyNCC/Banner system Summer Session - sessions offered May through August; may enroll for a maximum of 17 credits for summer; referred to as Term in the MyNCC/Banner system

39 40 SUNY GER (SUNY General Education Requirements) - courses that must be completed toward a Bachelors Degree from any SUNY school; selecting courses at NCC that have a SUNY GER Attribute in MyNCC/Banner will satisfy the corresponding requirement for a Bachelor s degree if transferring to a SUNY school; see page 14 Telecourse - also known as College of the Air ; a fully-credited, college-level course that combines the viewing of television programs, video/dvd, streaming media via the internet and/or radio broadcasts with independent assignments and a minimal number of on-campus meetings Term - see Semester, Summer Session or Winterim Transfer Credit - credits applied for coursework completed elsewhere; may be awarded as a result of equivalent college-level courses completed in high school or at another college with a minimum grade of C earned, by meeting minimum required scores in acceptable AP, IB or CLEP/DSST exams or by credit for work completed during military service or police academy attendance; must submit official transcripts and/or exam results to Admissions prior to the student s first semester, or to the Registrar thereafter, to earn transfer credit Unofficial Withdrawal - students who stop attending class but do not follow the official withdrawal policy (see Withdrawal below) will be assigned a grade of UW at semester s end; a UW grade is counted as an F in the GPA calculation; cannot withdraw from a remedial course a grade of UU will be assigned at semester s end if a student stops attending the class (see Remedial Course above) Waitlist - a feature in MyNCC/Banner that allows students to place their names in line for a seat in a closed course, should one become available; if someone drops the class and a seat becomes available, the first student on the list is notified via and has 24 hours to accept the seat or it will be offered to the next student on the waitlist; not available for all courses Winterim - a three-week session offered between fall and spring semesters; classes meet five days per week; only one course may be attempted; limited course offerings; listed as a Term in the MyNCC/Banner system Withdrawal - disenrolling from a credit class after the drop/tuition refund period has ended (from the beginning of the 4 th week until the end of the 9 th week of the semester check academic calendar for exact dates); professor is required to approve a withdrawal request and sign the In Person Drop/Add Form during this automatic withdrawal period and student must submit signed form to the Registrar, Tower Building, Lower Level; a grade of W (which has no affect on the GPA) will be assigned at semester s end; since some professors may allow a student to withdraw beyond the automatic withdrawal period, consult with your professor; cannot withdraw from a remedial course see Remedial Course above

40 APPENDIX II 41 MyNCC/Banner HELPFUL HINTS For detailed directions about navigating the MyNCC/Banner Student Information System, refer to the MyNCC Video Tutorials available on the college web site. Click on MyNCC and search under Quick Links. FINDING COURSES When using the Look Up Classes or the Add or Drop Classes links, your results will appear as shown here: Clicking on the hyperlinked course reference number (CRN) brings up a new page with information about the course, including if it is reserved for a specific population. On the new page, clicking on the title hyperlink will allow you to view pre- or co-requisites; clicking on View Catalog Entry will show the course description. Waitlist is available for this course. WL Cap = # students that can waitlist WL Act = # students on waitlist WL Rem = # waitlist spots remaining To register, click on open box and hit the Enter key on keyboard or click Register at the bottom of the screen. Note: If there is already a waitlist for the section, when you try to register, you will only be given the option to put yourself on the waitlist. You will NOT be able to register for the course! A dual listed course (indicated by XL ) is the same course offered with 2 different subjects/course numbers (Ex. AFR 152/MUS 207). If a course is dual-listed, the XL Cap reflects the total number of students who can enroll under either subject/course number. C indicates this section is closed. Assigned instructor; TBA means professor has not been assigned yet. Subject and Course Number Course section which generally corresponds with letters on schedule grid Days and times the class meets M = Monday T = Tuesday W = Wednesday R = Thursday F = Friday S = Saturday U = Sunday IMPORTANT NOTE: Be sure to check whether your classes meet during AM or PM hours. Date range for the course meeting Location of the class List of attributes for this course

41 42 NARROWING YOUR RESULTS IN MYNCC/BANNER Sometimes, there may be more courses that fit your selection criteria than can fit on the screen and this message appears. If you get this message you may get better results by narrowing your choices in some of the ways indicated below: Set the Session on Day, Evening, Friday Evening, Online, Telecourse or Weekend, depending on preference Consider specifying an Attribute Type Select a course number, if known Indicate Part of Term when looking for a class that meets in only part of the semester (ex. Physical Education classes only meeting in the first half or second half of the semester) Indicate specific days you wish to attend class Note: Using too many search parameters simultaneously may result in no classes meeting your search criteria. USING THE WAITLIST As shown on Page 41, the Waitlist may be active for some courses. If a course is closed, placing yourself on the waitlist puts you in line for a seat, should a registered student drop the class. In this case, the first student on the waitlist is offered the seat via his/her NCC account and has only 24 hours from the time the was sent to accept the seat. If the seat is not taken, the spot will be offered to the next student on the list, and so on. When using the waitlist, you should: Make a realistic assessment of whether you actually have a chance of gaining entry to the class. Consider registering for a full schedule of courses rather than relying on obtaining a seat in a closed course to complete your schedule. Check your regularly so you don t miss your opportunity to add the class if a seat is offered to you. Drop yourself from the waitlist if you are no longer interested in obtaining a seat in the class.

42 BLOCKED FROM REGISTERING FOR A COURSE 43 Not every section of every course is available to all students. You may be unable to register for a course because you have never taken the prerequisite, making you ineligible at this time. You may be blocked from registering for a course if it has a co-requisite. This requires registering for BOTH courses. For example, Learning Communities are paired classes with a common theme (see page 14.) You cannot take one class without also taking the other; you may register for these co-requisites by inserting both CRN numbers in the boxes at the bottom of the Add or Drop Classes screen (under Add Classes Worksheet ) and submitting the changes. You may be blocked from registering for a specific section of a course because it is reserved for students in a certain major or for the Honors Program, for example. You may still be eligible to take the course; try registering for a different section which may not be reserved. If you believe you are being blocked from registering for a course that you are entitled to enroll in, check with the Registrar s Office. SPECIAL COURSE SYMBOLS When searching for classes, the Sec (signifying Section) column on your results page often contains special symbols that indicate something particular about that course section. Examples of these are included in the table below. The designations are sometimes difficult to interpret; you will probably become familiar with them through trial and error. If you select a course whose symbol restricts your eligibility for the course, you will be blocked from registering and will get a message telling you so. SYMBOL DESCRIPTION Y All sections designated by Y (ex. YA, YB) are telecourses (See Appendix I, page 39) OL All sections designated by OL (ex. OLA, OLB) are online courses (See Appendix I, page 39) + Designates a Hybrid course (see APPENDIX I, page 38) BE When it appears in the first 2 positions of a section designation, indicates a section reserved for the Basic Education program (ex. Sec. BEA) ES When it appears in the first 2 positions of a section designation, indicates a section reserved for ESL students (ex. Sec. ESA) ED When it appears in the first 2 positions of a section designation, indicates a section reserved for Teacher Education majors (ex. Sec. EDA) H Indicates an Honors class when used in the third position of a section designation (ex. Sec. A1H)? Designates a combo course which is reserved for a certain population of students ~ Designates a course which is part of a Learning Community (see page 14) HOW TO READ YOUR SCHEDULE You can view your schedule in MyNCC/Banner in two ways: Week at a Glance Student Detail Schedule Week at a Glance Verify that you are viewing the correct term. Click on Week at a Glance and view your schedule, displayed by day and time in a calendar-style format. The display will be for the Week of starting with the first week of the semester. If the semester begins on Tuesday, it will appear as if you have no Monday classes. By clicking on Next Week you will view the classes which meet on Monday as well. Courses which do not meet for a full semester will only appear on the calendar during the weeks the course is actually conducted. Note: The Week at a Glance display does not correspond directly to the NCC Academic Calendar. It does not reflect when classes are not in session or days with an altered schedule (ex. Monday class schedule meeting on a Tuesday.) Please consult the calendar on the NCC website to confirm when classes are in session.

43 44 Student Detail Schedule Verify that you are viewing the correct term. Click on Student Detail Schedule and click Submit to read a printer-friendly version. An example of the schedule in this format with keys to understanding it is displayed below: Current Schedule (Total credit hours include credit equivalents of remedial courses) Total Credit Hours: CRN Course Number Title Reg. Stat Credits Grade Mode Date Range Days Time Location Assigned Instructor ENG 101 KA COMPOSITION 1 RW Standard Sep 02, Dec 23, 2008 TR 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm G Building 235 (G) Scott E. Ash MAT 101 JA CONCEPTS OF MATH RW Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Sep 02, Dec 23, 2008 MW 12:30 pm - 1:45 pm A Cluster 215 (A) TBA NCC 101 G3 COLLEGE EXPERIENCE RW Standard Sep 02, Dec 23, 2008 F 11:00 am - 12:15 pm G Building 223 (G) TBA This column identifies the course by its title. The subject and number designation (ex. NCC 101) and section (ex. H1) of the courses in which you are registered Indicates whether registration for the course occurred via the web (RW) or in-person at the Registrar (RE). The CRN or Course Reference Number is a unique identifier for a particular section of a specific course Indicates number of credits earned for each course or credit equivalents for remedial courses. Standard grade mode will result in a letter grade A through F. Satisfactory/ Unsatisfactory is the grading mode for noncredit courses and results in a grade of S or U. Your class meets during this range of dates. Certain classes (½ credit Physical Education classes for example) will meet for less than a full semester so it is important to check these dates. Class meeting times and campus location; pay attention to am or pm. Days of the week that class meets M = Monday T = Tuesday W= Wednesday R= Thursday F= Friday S= Saturday U = Sunday Professor s name; TBA means the professor has not been assigned yet. USING THE DEGREE EVALUATION One option in the Student Records menu is the Degree Evaluation. This tool will help you assess your progress towards fulfilling your degree requirements, according to your current major. If you are considering changing majors, you can do a What If? analysis to evaluate how your completed credits will apply to the new major. It is highly recommended that you use the Degree Evaluation tool before registering for your courses each semester or before meeting with an advisor to discuss your future plans. Running a Degree Evaluation after registering will enable you to determine whether the courses you selected are actually fulfilling the requirements you intended to complete.

44 APPENDIX III 45 REMEDIAL/DEVELOPMENTAL REQUIREMENTS and RESTRICTIONS Remedial courses are a condition of your acceptance and must be taken during your first semester in attendance. After three unsuccessful attempts in the same remedial course, you will be dismissed from the college. Please view the college catalog at for more details about these policies. REMEDIAL COURSE SEQUENCE Remedial Credit Course ENG 001 ENG 101 RDG 001* RDG 002 RDG 101 or other credit course MAT 001** MAT 002 Credit course by advisement * Students enrolled in RDG 001 will be retested in class during the first week of school. If your placement improves as a result of the retest, it is your responsibility to register for the next appropriate placement level. **MAT 003: If you placed into MAT 001, you have the option of taking MAT 003. This course is a combination of MAT 001 and MAT 002 and gives you the opportunity to complete the math remedial requirement in a single semester. An Academic Advisor can help you decide whether this course is appropriate for you. Note: If you have placed into 2 or more remedial courses, you must also enroll in NCC 101 (see page 14) NON-CREDIT COURSES COUNT TOWARDS FULL TIME ENROLLMENT All non-credit courses count as hours for full-time enrollment, billing, financial aid and health insurance purposes (if applicable). Example: ENG 001 is a non-credit course but is the equivalent of 3 credits. CREDIT EQUIVALENTS FOR NON-CREDIT COURSES Non-Credit (0) Course Credit Equivalent RDG RDG ENG MAT MAT MAT 003 6

45 46 RESTRICTIONS IMPACTING STUDENTS WITH REMEDIAL PLACEMENTS IF YOUR PLACEMENT IS ENG 001, YOU MAY NOT ENROLL IN: IF YOUR PLACEMENT IS RDG 001, YOU MAY NOT ENROLL IN: IF YOUR PLACEMENT IS RDG 002, YOU MAY NOT ENROLL IN: ASL AFR 170, 197 ART 100, 102, 103, 104, 124, 201, 202, 203 BIO 109 CHE CMP (except CMP 100) COM CRJ CSC ENG(credit-level) Foreign Languages FRS HIS 270 ITE MAT (except MAT 001, 002, 003) MDC 101, 102, 130 PHI PHY (except PHY 120) PSA SCI 141 ASL AFR 140, 141, 143, 170, 197, 200, 201, 203 ART 100, 102, 103, 104, 124, 201, 202, 203 BIO 109 CHE CMP (except CMP 100) COM CRJ CSC DAN 101 ENG 101 Note: Even if your placement is ENG 101, you may not enroll in this course until RDG 001 has been satisfied Foreign Languages FRS GEO (except GEO 202) HIS ITE MAT (except MAT 001, 002, 003) MDC 101, 102, 130 PHI PHY (except PHY 120) POL PSA RDG (credit-level) THR 100, 101, 103, 104, 107, 201 ASL AFR 143, 170, 197, 201 ART 100, 102, 103, 104, 124, 201, 202, 203 BIO 109 CHE COM CRJ 230 DAN 101 Foreign Languages GEO (except GEO 202) HIS (except HIS 105, 106, 136, 140, 176, 177, 178, 190, 219, 220, 221, 222, 234) PHI PHY (except PHY 120) POL (except 111) RDG (credit-level) THR 100, 101, 103, 104, 107, 201 IF YOUR PLACEMENT IS MAT 001 OR 002, YOU MAY NOT ENROLL IN: IF YOU PLACED INTO ANY TWO REMEDIAL COURSES, YOU MAY NOT ENROLL IN: CHE CMP (except CMP 100) CSC ECO 207, 208 ITE MAT (credit-level) PHY (except 120) ACC 101

46 APPENDIX IV 47 Academic Advisement Center Admissions Banner Help Desk Bursar Career Development Center Center for Students with Disabilities Center for Educational and Retention Counseling Center for Veteran s Affairs Center for Service Learning CLEP/DSST Testing Continuing Education Dean of Students DIRECTORY OF CAMPUS RESOURCES Academic advisement for all liberal arts students with one or no remedial courses Non-liberal arts students should seek advisement in their departments Applications and transfer credit evaluation for new students Reset Banner PIN Limited technical support Payments for tuition, transcripts, immunization records and graduation fees Certificate of Residency forms Vocational Assessment Information on careers Career workshops Advisement and assistance for students with documented physical, hearing, visual, psychiatric and learning disabilities Advisement for students in D academic standing Study skills workshops Assists veterans in obtaining government educational benefits Provides referrals to services that help veterans transition to college Resource for students and faculty interested in civic engagement and social responsibility Testing programs for earning college credit for non-traditional learning Information and registration for oncampus testing Non-credit courses for enrichment and standardized test preparation Disciplinary actions, excused and medical withdrawals, emergency loans, academic dismissals Building U /7436* Tower 2 nd floor /46/47* Tower Lower Level * Building M, room * Building U * TDD: * Building M, room * Tower Plaza Level * Tower Plaza Level * Office of Continuing Education 356 East Road * 355 East Road * CCB * Distance Learning Administration of online and telecourses 351 Harmon Avenue * Financial Aid Office Financial Aid Tower 3 rd floor /97/98* Health Services Office Screening of immunization forms, first aid care, Physical Education waivers, counseling and referrals, health insurance information and accident claim forms Tower Lower Level * *At the time of publication, NCC s phone system is being upgraded; telephone numbers may not be accurate; check

47 48 Honors Office Information about the Honors Program Advisement for Honors students Permission to enroll in Honors courses, if eligible Bradley Hall, Room * International Student Affairs Job Placement Office Math, Computer Science and Information Technology Help Centers: Math Center Math Success Center Computer Learning Center Placement Testing Private Scholarships International student concerns F-1 Visa issues Assistance for current/former students who are seeking full/part-time work, student aide jobs, internships and summer work For students in credit math courses: Drop-in help, extra help classes and tutoring by appointment; textbooks and solution manuals available for use in the center For students in remedial math courses: Walk-in help with homework, selflearning and study skills; individual and group tutoring; assistance with math and test anxiety For students enrolled in CSC, CMP and ITE courses: Drop-in help, one-on-one tutoring, programming help classes, assistance with assignments, projects or general computer questions Scheduling and administration of Placement Tests Remedial dismissals Applications for scholarships offered by organizations outside NCC F * Building M, room * B * B * B * Building U * 353 Harmon Avenue * Project PIN Obtain college picture ID Public Safety Office or Tower Lower Level, Public Safety Station * Psychological Counseling Public Safety Registrar Student Activities Office Confidential psychological counseling and referrals Lost and found, requests for aid, complaint reports Registration, Drop/Add, graduation applications, transfer credit evaluation for continuing students Clubs Social, cultural and recreational Building M, room * Public Safety Office Emergencies * Non-emergency * Tower Lower Level /7425/7131* CCB, room * activities Student Financial Affairs Monetary issues Tower 5 th floor /27* *At the time of publication, NCC s phone system is being upgraded; telephone numbers may not be accurate; check

48 Student Personnel Services Transfer Office Vehicle Registration Women s Center Writing Center Academic advisement for liberal arts students: with two or more remedial courses in B academic standing Transfer counseling Information and/or applications for other colleges Register your vehicle for campus parking Programming, counseling, referral and information on topics relevant to women Individualized and group instruction in expository and creative writing, research and documentation, grammar and usage; assistance with language development and learning for ESL students; weekly appointments and drop-in help; tutoring also available at network computers or online by ; PC lab for word processing and internet research. Building M, room * Building M, room * Go to Click on MyNCC Click on Vehicle Registration Complete Vehicle Registration Application Building M, room * Bradley Hall Ballroom * Library Annex L * 49 *At the time of publication, NCC s phone system is being upgraded; telephone numbers may not be accurate; check

49 Thanks to our director, Dr. John Spiegel, for his support of this endeavor and to my colleagues at the Academic Advisement Center for their contributions to the Master Academic Plan. Special thanks to Diana Cannone for her ongoing involvement in maintaining the accuracy of this publication. Thanks also to Thomas Conigliaro and the Printing and Publications Department for going above and beyond in accommodating our printing needs. -Nancy Rothbaum