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3 contents Message from the President 5 Academic Calendar 7 SECTION 1 About Thomas Edison State College 8 Learning Outcomes Assessment 9 Schools 13 Governance 22 SECTION 2 What You Can Study 25 Degree Programs and Requirements 25 > Associate Degree Programs 25 > Bachelor s Degree Programs 41 > Undergraduate Certificates 80 What You Can Study (Index) 84 Different by Design Chart 87 SECTION 3 Methods of Learning and Earning Credit 89 About Our Courses 89 > Online Courses 90 > TECEP Examinations 91 > Guided Study Courses 92 > e-pack Courses 92 Earning Credit for What You Already Know 94 > Professional and Corporate Training 94 > Other Examination Programs 97 > Prior Learning Assessment 100 > Military Education and Training Programs 104 SECTION 4 Undergraduate Course Descriptions 107 SECTION 5 Course Registration 156 > Registering for Undergraduate Courses 157 > TECEP Registration 158 > Prior Learning Assessment Registration 159 Testing and Test Administration 160 SECTION 6 Student Services 163 SECTION 7 College Policies and Procedures 166 Military and Veteran Students: Policies and Procedures 193 SECTION 8 Useful Information 197 Thomas Edison State College Staff 197 Thomas Edison State College Mentors 207 Contact Information 215 Directions to Thomas Edison State College 216 Forms 219 The Thomas Edison State College Undergraduate Catalog is published annually and provides a summary of College policies, procedures, programs and services as well as course descriptions, course registration materials and forms, and registration schedules for the academic year. Content for this Catalog was current as of July 1, While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this publication, the College reserves the right to make changes without prior notice. The Catalog is not a contract, but rather it is a guide for the convenience of our students. The College reserves the right to change or withdraw areas of study and courses or eliminate departments or programs, without notice. The College also retains the discretion to change fees, registration, graduation and other rules affecting the student body, at any time. For prospective students, the College publishes an Undergraduate Prospectus, Graduate Prospectus and a W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing Prospectus. These publications include admissions information that can be found online at www. tesc.edu. Enrolled students also receive Signals, a newsletter that contains program updates. Signals can be viewed online as well. Graduate students can learn of program changes and current news online through myedison, the College s course management system and the Graduate Catalog. Each student is held responsible for the information contained in this Catalog. Failure to read and comply with College regulations does not exempt the student from this responsibility. The following are all current registered trademarks of Thomas Edison State College: Higher Education. For Adults with Higher Expectations ; Corporate Choice ; e-pack ; FlashTrack ; TECEP ; myedison ; and Thomas Edison State College. Undergraduate College Catalog

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5 message from the president Welcome to Thomas Edison State College! For more than four decades, we have had only one mission to provide flexible, high-quality, collegiate learning opportunities for self-directed adults. Today, this mission remains at the heart of everything we do. This publication articulates the academic policies that will govern your educational experience at Thomas Edison State College. It also provides a description and summary of requirements for the undergraduate degree and certificate programs offered by the College. In addition, this Undergraduate Catalog includes information on the learning outcomes objectives for our academic enterprise, methods for earning credit and information on the Heavin School of Arts and Sciences, the School of Applied Science and Technology, the School of Business and Management, the W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing and the John S. Watson School of Public Service and Continuing Studies. Since our inception in 1972, Thomas Edison State College has helped nearly 50,000 adults achieve their dreams of earning a college degree. I am pleased to welcome you to our College family, and I wish you well as you pursue your educational goals. Sincerely, George A. Pruitt President Undergraduate College Catalog

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7 Academic Calendar TERM JULY 2015 AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC Registration Dates May 22 - June 26 - July 24 - Aug Sept Oct June 20, 2015 July 18, 2015 Aug. 15, 2015 Sept. 12, 2015 Oct. 10, 2015 Nov. 14, 2015 Late Registration June 21-25, July 19-23, Aug , Sept , Oct , Nov , Course Transfer May 22 - June 26 - July 24 - Aug Sept Oct Period July 10, 2015 Aug. 7, 2015 Sept. 4, 2015 Oct. 2, 2015 Nov. 10, 2015 Dec. 11, 2015 Deadline for 100% July 5, 2015 Aug. 2, 2015 Aug. 30, 2015 Sept. 28, 2015 Nov. 1, 2015 Dec. 6, 2015 tuition refund Term Start Date July 6, 2015 Aug. 3, 2015 Aug. 31, 2015 Sept. 28, 2015 Nov. 2, 2015 Dec. 7, 2015 Deadline for 75% July 13, 2015 Aug. 10, 2015 Sept. 7, 2015 Oct. 5, 2015 Nov. 9, 2015 Dec. 14, 2015 tuition refund Deadline for 50% July 20, 2015 Aug. 17, 2015 Sept. 14, 2015 Oct. 12, 2015 Nov. 16, 2015 Dec. 21, 2015 tuition refund Deadline for 25% July 27, 2015 Aug. 24, 2015 Sept. 21, 2015 Oct Nov. 23, 2015 Dec. 28, 2015 tuition refund End of 6 week Aug. 16, 2015 Sept. 13, 2015 Oct. 11, 2015 Nov. 8, 2015 Dec. 13, 2015 Jan. 17, 2016 lab term Midterm exam week Aug , Sept , Oct , Nov. 9-15, Dec , Jan , for select 12 week courses Final exam week for Sept , Oct , Nov , Dec , Jan , Feb , 12-week term End of 12-week term Sept. 27, 2015 Oct. 25, 2015 Nov. 22, 2015 Dec. 20, 2015 Jan. 24, 2016 Feb. 28, 2016 Final grades available Oct. 9, 2015 Nov. 6, 2015 Dec. 4, 2015 Jan. 4, 2016 Feb. 5, 2016 March 11, 2016 TERM JAN FEB MARCH 2016 APRIL 2016 MAY 2016 JUNE 2016 Registration Dates Nov Dec. 18, Jan Feb March 21 - April 22 - Dec. 11, 2015 Jan. 16, 2016 Feb. 20, 2016 March 15, 2016 April 16, 2016 May 21, 2016 Late Registration Dec , Jan , Feb , March 16-20, April 17-21, May 22-26, Course Transfer Nov. 20, Dec. 18, Jan Feb March 21 - April 22 - Period Jan. 8, 2016 Feb. 5, 2016 March 11, 2016 April 8, 2016 May 6, 2016 June 10, 2016 Deadline for 100% Jan. 3, 2016 Jan. 31, 2016 Feb. 29, 2016 April 3, 2016 May 1, 2016 June 5, 2016 tuition refund Term Start Date Jan. 4, 2016 Feb. 1, 2016 March 1, 2016 April 4, 2016 May 2, 2016 June 6, 2016 Deadline for 75% Jan. 11, 2016 Feb. 8, 2016 March 7, 2016 April 11, 2016 May 9, 2016 June 13, 2016 tuition refund Deadline for 50% Jan. 18, 2016 Feb. 15, 2016 March 14, 2016 April 18, 2016 May 16, 2016 June 22, 2016 tuition refund Deadline for 25% Jan. 25, 2016 Feb. 22, 2016 March 21, 2016 April 25, 2016 May 23, 2016 June 27, 2016 tuition refund End of 6 week Feb. 14, 2016 March 13, 2016 April 11, 2016 May 15, 2016 June 12, 2016 July 17, 2016 lab term Midterm exam week Feb , March 14-20, April 12-18, May 16-22, June 13-19, July 18-24, for select 12 week courses Final exam week for March 21-27, April 18-24, May 16-22, June 20-26, July 18-24, Aug , 12 week term End of 12 week term March 27, 2016 April 24, 2016 May 22, 2016 June 26, 2016 July 24, 2016 Aug. 28, 2016 Final grades available April 8, 2016 May 6, 2016 June 3, 2016 July 8, 2016 Aug. 5, 2016 Sept. 9, 2016 Undergraduate College Catalog

8 section 1 About Thomas Edison State College Mission Thomas Edison State College provides flexible, high-quality, collegiate learning opportunities for self-directed adults. Purpose Thomas Edison State College was established by the State of New Jersey in The College was founded for the purpose of providing diverse and alternative methods of achieving a collegiate education of the highest quality for self-directed adults. To this end, the College seeks to do the following: I. To provide curricula and degree opportunities of appropriate level and composition, consistent with the aspirations of our students, the public welfare and the highest qualitative standards of American higher education. II. To create a system of college-level learning opportunities for adults by organizing collegiate and sponsored noncollegiate instruction into coherent degree strategies. III. To make available educationally valid learning opportunities which serve as alternatives to college classroom study and which are appropriate to the varied needs and learning styles of adults. IV. To develop and implement processes for the valid and reliable assessment of experiential and extracollegiate collegelevel learning, and to provide appropriate academic recognition for knowledge so identified, consistent with high standards of quality and rigor. V. To serve higher education and the public interest as a center of innovation, information, policy formulation and advocacy on behalf of adult learners. VI. To fulfill the public service obligation inherent to American institutions of higher education. VII. To conduct its affairs in a manner that acknowledges the maturity, autonomy and dignity of its students; assures a portal of access to higher education for adult learners; and celebrates the values, diversity and high qualitative standards of American higher education. Our History Thomas Edison State College was founded in 1972 by the New Jersey State Board of Higher Education for the purpose of providing diverse and alternative methods of achieving a collegiate education of the highest quality for adult learners. Identified by Forbes magazine as one of the top 20 colleges and universities in the nation in the use of technology to create learning opportunities for adults, Thomas Edison State College is a national leader in the assessment of adult learning and a pioneer in the use of educational technologies. The New York Times has stated that Thomas Edison State College is the College that paved the way for flexibility. Our Students Thomas Edison State College is composed of a worldwide community of learners. Our student body represents every state in the U.S. and approximately 70 countries throughout the world. Unlike traditional colleges and universities, which are designed to meet the needs of college students who are between 18 and 21 years old, Thomas Edison State College is designed exclusively to serve the needs of adults. The College s academic programs enable students to plan degree paths and to select learning options that best meet their needs. Course scheduling at Thomas Edison State College enables students to take courses at times convenient to them. > Current Students: 21,495 Undergraduate: 20,143 Graduate: 1,352 > Average age 36 > 45 percent New Jersey residents > 55 percent out-of-state (50 states and students from, or studying in, approximately 70 countries) > 51 percent male > 49 percent female > Cumulative degrees awarded: 50,147 Our Mentors The College has approximately 800 mentors who facilitate learners academic progress. Thomas Edison State College mentors are selected because of their academic and experiential preparation as well as their commitment to serving adult students. Like our students, mentors come from many places. They may also work at other colleges and universities or hold positions in the nonprofit or corporate world. We require that all graduate mentors hold a terminal degree. Many also have extensive professional experience. 8 Thomas Edison State College

9 Our Academic Programs The College offers a growing array of degrees and programs responsive to new areas of study and new market demands. > 31 graduate and undergraduate degrees > more than 100 areas of study > 14 undergraduate certificates > 15 graduate certificates > several professional certificates As a state college in the New Jersey system of public higher education, Thomas Edison State College s programs are acted upon by the New Jersey Presidents Council. Accreditation Thomas Edison State College is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. This prestigious accreditation is part of a national system of quality assurance that requires colleges and universities to reach a common understanding and agreement as to the standards of quality for American higher education. The W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing baccalaureate and master s degree programs, and graduate certificate programs are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). The W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing baccalaureate and master s degree nursing programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing programs are approved by the New Jersey Board of Nursing. The Educational Leadership program at Thomas Edison State College is awarded TEAC accreditation by the Inquiry Brief Commission of the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) for a period of seven years, from April, 2015 and April, The accreditation does not include individual education courses that the EPP offers to P-12 educators for professional development, relicensure or other purposes. The Thomas Edison State College bachelor s degree in Nuclear Energy Engineering Technology is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation of ABET. ABET is a specialized accrediting agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Thomas Edison State College s associate degree program and undergraduate certificate in polysomnography was awarded initial accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). The initial accreditation status is valid from March 16, 2012, until March 31, Middle States Commission on Higher Education 3624 Market St. Philadelphia, PA (267) Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850 Atlanta, GA (404) Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) One Dupont Circle NW, Suite 530 Washington, DC (202) Council for the Accreditation of Education Preparation (CAEP) th Street, NW Suite 400 Washington, DC (202) New Jersey Board of Nursing P.O. Box Newark, NJ (973) Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET 415 North Charles St. Baltimore, MD (410) Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) 1361 Park Street Clearwater, FL (727) Library Resources The New Jersey State Library is an affiliate of Thomas Edison State College and you, as a student, will have special access to its resources and services. All Thomas Edison State College students are eligible to receive an ID card that enables them to contact library personnel for special assistance and access to resources not available to the general public. You may visit the library s homepage at or the library s student page at thomas_edison_state_college. The New Jersey State Library provides free online resources to students pursuing their education. JerseyClicks.org offers pertinent full-text articles from current newspapers, magazines and journals that can be downloaded and printed. JerseyClicks allows students to search up to 30 databases at once on topics such as business, education, science, history, health and literature. JerseyClicks.org is supported in whole or part by The Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library Services and Technology Act. Undergraduate College Catalog

10 All Thomas Edison State College students have electronic access to the New Jersey State Library card catalog and to more than 3,000 journals, a third of which are directly available as full text. Other materials may be ordered. Within the guidelines of the New Jersey State Library s interlibrary loan service, students also have access to the research holdings of most academic libraries in New Jersey. VALE (Virtual Academic Library Environment) Thomas Edison State College is a member of the Virtual Academic Library Environment (VALE), a consortium of New Jersey college and university libraries and the New Jersey State Library. The consortium is dedicated to furthering excellence in learning and research through innovative and collaborative approaches to information resources and services. Calendar and Scheduling > Enrollment: any time during the year > Semesters: start the beginning of each month 12-week semesters for Guided Study, e-pack, prior learning assessment (PLA), Practicum and online courses (including nursing and most graduate courses), TECEP testing > Registration periods: 12 for most undergraduate options 4 registration periods for nursing and most graduate courses > Graduation: The Board of Trustees certifies graduates four times a year > Commencement: Sept. 26, 2015 Alumni Association All graduates of Thomas Edison State College are automatically members of the Alumni Association a worldwide organization of nearly 50,000 alumni. The Alumni Association supports and connects alumni in ways that provide advocacy and support for the College and its mission, while enhancing the personal and professional development of alumni. The Office of Alumni Affairs welcomes inquiries from prospective and current members of this vibrant organization. The College seeks the collective support of alumni in the initiatives of the College that are structured around service, support and advocacy. The Annual Fund encourages alumni, students, staff and friends to renew their TESC ties by making annual gifts. Their collective support enables the College to respond to immediate needs, unexpected opportunities and fresh ideas. Annual gifts are put to use as they come in, making them an essential complement to the endowment, which is invested for the long term. For more information, visit The Alumni Association also encourages its members to take part in as many activities as possible, including the Alumni Ambassador Program, advocacy and networking opportunities. Invention magazine, published quarterly, is designed to provide profiles of alumni in their daily pursuits of life and living. The Alumni section of the College website, provides current news, College store, online giving information and the opportunity to network with students and alumni. Current news items for publications and updated information may be sent to: Office of Alumni Affairs Thomas Edison State College 101 W. State St. Trenton, NJ Phone: (609) Fax: (609) alumni@tesc.edu Arnold Fletcher Award The Arnold Fletcher Award recognizes Thomas Edison State College bachelor s degree graduates for achieving excellence in nontraditional learning. Award recipients are selected from each graduating class. The following areas are examples of appropriate nontraditional learning modes: > Credit for courses taught > Thomas Edison State College courses (online, Guided Study and e-pack ) > Licenses/Certificates/Registries > Military training programs evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE) > ACE > Prior learning assessment (PLA) > Testing programs Students selected for the award are required to have earned a minimum total of 90 credits from nontraditional learning. Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society Alpha Sigma Lambda National Honor Society was established in 1945 as a means of recognizing academic excellence for nontraditional students. Thomas Edison State College was accepted into membership by the society in 1996, with the establishment of the Lambda Tau Chapter. For induction into this society, Thomas Edison State College bachelor s degree graduates must meet the following requirements: > have an overall Thomas Edison State College grade point average of 3.2; > have earned from Thomas Edison State College at least 24 graded credits of which 12 credits are in liberal arts/ sciences; and > members will be selected only from the top 20 percent of the group of qualified graduates. 10 Thomas Edison State College

11 Learning Outcomes Assessment Thomas Edison State College is focused on meeting the educational needs of the self-directed adult learner. Students come to the College with a wealth of experience from academic work at other institutions, from the workplace and from military service. Thomas Edison State College is committed to education as a transformative process that broadens perspectives in a global, technologically sophisticated and diverse society. Our vision for general education at the College is that it be threaded throughout the curriculum, across all schools and at all levels of study. Undergraduate degrees offered through Thomas Edison State College are designed around three constructs: 1. General Education: an integrated foundation based on the liberal arts with a focus on core skills and competencies 2. Area of Study: in-depth work in a specific discipline 3. Elective Courses: a flexible elective component to meet personal and intellectual interests complementary to, but distinct from, the selected field of study. All three pillars of our undergraduate degree programs are designed so that our graduates meet Institutional General Education Outcomes that document student competencies. Assuring quality is at the core of Thomas Edison State College s mission and its commitment to students. The Thomas Edison State College academic model, in place since the College s inception in 1972, is centered on the assessment of student learning. This approach is based on the belief that what students know should supersede how they came to know it. Authentication of student learning provides the College with important information for academic decision making and institutional improvement. The Academic Council has approved 11 institutional learning outcomes for all undergraduates and six institutional learning outcomes for all graduate students. Outcomes-Based General Education Thomas Edison State College s institutional outcomes are closely mapped to the Essential Learning Outcomes (LEAP Outcomes) as documented by the Association of American Colleges and Universities ( All Thomas Edison State College students who graduate from bachelor s degree programs will complete 60 semester hour credits of general education, by demonstrating general education competencies and completing general education electives, taken directly from the LEAP Outcomes ( Some of these credits must fulfill specific category requirements and others allow students to tailor their general education experience to your their own needs and interests. All Thomas Edison State College students who graduate from bachelor s degree programs will have the following competencies: Intellectual and Practical Skills Intellectual and communicative skills necessary for success in the academic environment and for addressing globally complex challenges. Written Communication: Communicate their ideas effectively in writing using text, data and images as appropriate and in different genres and styles. Oral Communication: Communicate their ideas effectively orally using multiple modes of communication, as appropriate. Information Literacy: Identify, locate, evaluate and effectively and responsibly use and share information for the problem at hand. Quantitative Reasoning: Demonstrate competency and comfort in working with numerical data, create complex and refined arguments supported by quantitative evidence and clearly communicate those arguments in a variety of formats (suing words, tables, graphs, mathematical equations, etc.), as appropriate Civic and Global Leadership Knowledge required for responsible global citizenship and effective engagement in a dynamic environment. Diversity/Intercultural Literacy: Recognize that they are members of diverse communities, both local and global, and demonstrate intercultural knowledge, skills and attitudes that support effective and appropriate interaction in a variety of cultural contexts and social categories, such as, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, gender, religion and age. Ethical Leadership: Assess their own ethical values and the social context of a given situation, recognize ethical issues in a variety of settings, apply ethical principles to ethical dilemmas and consider the ramification of alternative actions. Civic Engagement: Demonstrate effective, responsible, and meaningful skills while engaged in the political life of a community. Undergraduate College Catalog

12 Knowledge of Human Cultures Knowledge from the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, which develop an understanding of humanity. Understanding of the Physical and Natural World Knowledge from the Natural Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science and Physics) in order to develop an appreciation of the order, diversity and beauty of the natural environment and an understanding of scientific reasoning. Student s Role in Outcomes Assessment In keeping with its mission, Thomas Edison State College is committed to maintaining high standards of academic integrity and of quality service to its students. To achieve this goal, the College engages in outcomes assessment, a process through which the effectiveness of the College and its programs is evaluated against institutionally determined standards. Students are an important and necessary source of information about Thomas Edison State College s effectiveness. By surveying students and graduates, and administering certain kinds of assessments that gauge the level of students skills and learning, the College gains valuable information, which is used to assess its effectiveness and to guide the development of curriculum. Although these surveys and assessments, as well as other information-gathering instruments, are not typically part of a student s degree program, Thomas Edison State College students are required to participate in such activities when selected. All students who take part in outcomes assessment activities contribute to the continued excellence of Thomas Edison State College and to the reputation of the degrees awarded by the institution. 12 Thomas Edison State College

13 Schools School of Applied Science and Technology Mission and Purpose: The School of Applied Science and Technology provides students with innovative degree programs that facilitate learning, engagement and discovery in the applied sciences and technology fields. The School s curriculum meets the educational and career needs of learners in work environments where opportunity is facilitated by technical currency, practical knowledge and applied skills. The School s curriculum provides opportunities to achieve personal and career goals through programs in three associate, five bachelor s degrees and one master s degree in 66 areas of study, allowing the flexibility to integrate skills and knowledge acquired outside academia by granting academic credit for professional licenses and certifications, apprenticeships and military and industrial training. Students may advance toward their academic goal by transferring credit from other regionally accredited institutions and by earning credit through exam programs, such as TECEP, CLEP and DSST examinations, and portfolio assessment and academic program reviews. Undergraduate Degrees in Technology > Associate in Science (AS): Occupational Therapy Assistant (joint program Rutgers University) > Associate in Applied Science (AAS) The following degree options are available: Administrative Studies, Applied Computer Studies, Applied Electronic Studies, Applied Health Studies, Aviation Support, Construction and Facility Support, Dental Hygiene (joint program with Rutgers), Electrical- Mechanical Systems and Maintenance, Environmental, Safety and Security Technologies, Mechanics and Maintenance, Military Technology Leadership, Multidisciplinary Technology, Polysomnography (CAAHEP accredited). > Associate in Science in Applied Science and Technology (ASAST) All credits earned in this degree program will transfer into the Bachelor of Science in Applied Science and Technology. The following degree options are available (starred options require that students already possess professional certification prior to enrollment): Air Traffic Control*, Aviation Flight Technology*, Aviation Maintenance Technology*, Biomedical Electronics, Clinical Laboratory Science, Computer and Information Technology, Electrical Technology, Electronics Engineering Technology, Medical Imagining, Nuclear Engineering Technology, Radiation Protection, Radiation Therapy* and Technical Studies. > Bachelor of Science in Applied Science and Technology (BSAST) The following degree options are approved, (starred options require that students also possess professional certification prior to enrollment): Air Traffic Control*, Aviation Flight Technology*, Aviation Maintenance Technology*, Biomedical Electronics, Clinical Laboratory Science, Construction, Dental Hygiene*, Electrical Technology, Electronics Systems Engineering Technology, Energy Systems Technology*, Health Services Technology, Information Technology, Medical Imaging, Military Technology Leadership, Nuclear Energy Engineering Technology (ABET accredited), Nuclear Engineering Technology, Nuclear Medicine Technology, Radiation Protection, Radiation Therapy*, Respiratory Care and Technical Studies. Joint Program with Rutgers University School of Health Related Professions > Associate Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Dental Hygiene Associate in Science (AS): Occupational Therapy Assistant > Bachelor Bachelor Science in Health Information Management (BSHiM) Bachelor Science Health Sciences (BSHeS) Advanced Dental Assisting Advanced Dental Hygiene Sciences Allied Dental Sciences Health Professions Education Health Services Management Health Services Management and Education Imaging Sciences Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging Sciences (BSMIS) Cardiac Sonography Diagnostic Medical Sonography Nuclear Medicine Radiologic Imaging Modalities Vascular Sonography Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics (BSND) Learning Outcomes Bachelor s degree graduates from the above programs will: > possess an appropriate mastery of the knowledge, techniques, skills, modern tools and advanced technology of the discipline; > demonstrate the ability to design, analyze and effectively use systems, components and methods with a framework of quality and continuous improvement; > demonstrate knowledge of the applicable standards for occupational health and safety, the environment and regulatory procedure; and > communicate effectively in the technical discipline. Undergraduate Certificates in Technology > Dental Assisting > Electronics > Gas Distribution > Polysomnography *All certifications are recommended. Undergraduate College Catalog