MAP* YOUR WAY TO SUCCESS

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 11-6-12 A Publication of the Academic Advisement Center

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

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

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... 11 Academic Advisement for the Liberal Arts... 12 Choosing Courses: Things to Consider... 13 Special Course Options... 14 SUNY General Education Requirements... 14 Course Lists by Attribute 15 Attribute: Communication Arts... 16 Attribute: Fine and Performing Arts... 16 Attribute: Global Awareness and Non-Western Cultures... 17 Attribute: Humanities... 17-19 Attribute: Lab Science... 20 Attribute: Literature... 21 Attribute: Mathematics... 21 Attribute: Non-Lab Science... 21 Attribute: Physical Education... 22 Attribute: Pluralism and Diversity... 22 Attribute: Social and Behavioral Science... 23 Attribute: Western Heritage... 24 Electives 25 Choosing a Realistic Timeline for Achieving Your Goal... 27 Degree Tracker and MAP... 29 AS Degree Tracker... 30 Your Master Academic Plan (MAP) AS Degree... 31 AA Degree Tracker... 32 Your Master Academic Plan (MAP) AA Degree... 33 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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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 17-19 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 109-110 CHE 151-152 PHY 101-102 or PHY 122-123 or PHY 151-152 AHS 131-132 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 3 3 3 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 25 1-13 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

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 17-19 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: 12-18 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

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).

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 www.ncc.edu/advisement. 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.

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?

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

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 www.ncc.edu 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.

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 101 - Interpersonal Communications 3 COM 123 - Argumentation & Debate 3 COM 103 - Public Speaking 3 COM 202 - Persuasive Speaking 3 ATTRIBUTE: FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS (FAPA) COURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITS AFR 150 - Afro-American Choral Ensemble 1 MUS 111 - Freshman Chorus I 1 AFR 151 - Afro-American Choral Ensemble 1 MUS 112 - Freshman Chorus II 1 AFR 153 - Afro-American Choral Ensemble 1 MUS 113 - Band I 1 AFR 154 - Afro-American Choral Ensemble 1 MUS 114 - Band II 1 ART 100 - Intro to Visual Arts 3 MUS 115 - Jazz Ensemble I 1 ART 105-2-Dimensional Design 3 MUS 116 - Jazz Ensemble II 1 ART 106-3-Dimensional Design 3 MUS 123 - Chamber Music I 1 ART 108 - Advertising Art 3 Open to all students by audition/contact Music Dept ART 109 - Printmaking I 3 MUS 124 - Chamber Music II 1 ART 110 - Printmaking II 3 Open to all students by audition/contact Music Dept ART 111 - Drawing I 3 MUS 125 - Vocal Ensemble I 1 ART 112 - Drawing II 3 Open to all students by audition/instructor s permission required ART 115 - Painting I 3 MUS 126 - Vocal Ensemble II 1 ART 116 - Painting II 3 Open to all students by audition/instructor s permission required ART 117 - Illustration 3 MUS 129 - Afro-American Choral Ensemble 1 ART 122 - Ceramics I 3 MUS 130 - Afro-American Choral Ensemble 1 ART 123 - Sculpture I 3 MUS 133 - Intermediate Piano 3 ART 126 - Introduction to Studio Arts 3 MUS 134 - Intermediate Folk Guitar 3 ART 130 - Graphic Design I 3 MUS 136 - Beginning Voice 3 ART 140 - Graphic Design II 3 MUS 187 - Jazz Improvisation Ensemble I 1 ART 145 - Raku & Pit-Firing 3 MUS 188 - Jazz Improvisation Ensemble II 1 ART 147 - Potter's Wheel 3 MUS 209 - Orchestra III 1 ART 159 - Photography I 3 MUS 210 - Orchestra IV 1 ART 160 - Black & White Darkroom 3 MUS 211 - Chorus III 1 ART 222 - Ceramics II 3 MUS 212 - Chorus IV 1 ART 223 - Sculpture II 3 MUS 213 - Band III 1 ART 228 - Photojournalism 3 MUS 214 - Band IV 1 ART 229 - View Camera 3 MUS 215 - Jazz Ensemble III 1 COM 107 - Film Production I 3 MUS 216 - Jazz Ensemble IV 1 COM 171 - Television Studio Production 3 MUS 223 - Chamber Music III 1 COM 172 - Video Field Production 3 MUS 224 - Chamber Music IV 1 DAN 101 - Dance in the 20th Century 3 MUS 225 - Vocal Ensemble III 1 DAN 140 - Elem Mod Dance Tech & Ballet 3 MUS 226 - Vocal Ensemble IV 1 DAN 141 - Elem Mod Dance Tech & Ballet 3 MUS 229 - Afro-American Choral Ensemble III 1 ENG 313 - Creative Writing 3 MUS 230 - Afro-American Choral Ensemble IV 1 ENG 316 - Play & Screen Writing 3 THR 100 - Theatre Appreciation 3 ENG 317 - Fiction Writing 3 THR 101 - Intro to Theatre History I 3 ENG 318 - Poetry Writing 3 THR 103 - Acting I 3 MUS 102 - Beginning Piano 3 THR 104 - Acting II 3 MUS 103 - Beginning Guitar 3 THR 107 - Stagecraft 3 MUS 109 - Orchestra I 1 THR 201 - Intro to Theatre History II 3 MUS 110 - Orchestra II 1

ATTRIBUTE: GLOBAL AWARENESS AND NON-WESTERN CULTURES (GLNW) 17 COURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITS AFR 142 - History of African Civilization 3 HIS 212 - History of the Islamic World 3 AFR 143 - History of Contemporary Africa 3 HIS 219 - Colonial Latin America 3 AFR 203 - Afro-Caribbean World 3 HIS 220 - Modern Latin America 3 ANT 204 - Cultural Anthropology 3 HIS 221 - The Afro-Caribbean World 3 ANT 205 - Women/Men Cross-Cult Perspective 3 HIS 222 - Modern Mexico & Central America 3 ARA 101 - Beginning Arabic I 3 HIS 228 - Modern China 3 ARA 102 - Beginning Arabic II 3 HIS 230 - Modern Imperialism 3 ART 203 - Art Beyond the West 3 HRS 101 - Human Rights Studies 3 CHI 101 - Beginning Chinese I 3 IGS 101 - Modern World Societies I 3 CHI 102 - Beginning Chinese II 3 IGS 102 - Modern World Societies II 3 COM 210 - Global Media 3 JPN 101 - Beginning Japanese I 3 ECO 216 - Economics of Developing World 3 JPN 102 - Beginning Japanese II 3 ECO 218 - International Economic Systems: Abroad 6 JWS 101 - Intro to World Jewish Studies 3 ENG 227 - South Asian Literature 3 LAS 101 - Intro to Latin American Studies 3 GEO 101 - Intro to Geography 3 MDC 110 - Studies in World Cultures 3 GEO 103 - Human Geography 3 MDC 130 - Post-Modern World 3 HEB 101 - Beginning Hebrew I 3 MUS 107 - Contemporary Music 3 HEB 102 - Beginning Hebrew II 3 PHI 208 - Asian Philosophy & Religion 3 HEB 201 - Intermediate Hebrew I 3 POL 101 - Govt & Politics In Modern World 3 HEB 202 - Intermediate Hebrew II 3 POL 260 - International Relations 3 HIS 105 - The World, 1945-Present 3 RUS 101 - Beginning Russian I 3 HIS 110 - History of Contemporary Africa 3 RUS 102 - Beginning Russian II 3 HIS 161 - World History Antiquity-1500 3 RUS 201 - Intermediate Russian I 3 HIS 162 - World History 1500-Present 3 RUS 202 - Intermediate Russian II 3 HIS 205 - The Ancient World 3 WST 110 - Goddess In World Religions 3 HIS 210 - The Modern Middle East 3 WST 201 - Women s Issues in Global Context 3 ATTRIBUTE: HUMANITIES (HUM) COURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITS AFR 100 - African Art & Culture 3 ART 107 - Prepress for Commercial Artists 3 AFR 110 - Afro-American Dance Ensemble 1 ART 108 - Advertising Art 3 AFR 111 - Afro-American Dance Ensemble 1 ART 109 - Printmaking I 3 AFR 112 - Survey of Black-American Dancers 3 ART 110 - Printmaking II 3 AFR 113 - Afro-American Dance Ensemble 1 ART 111 - Drawing I 3 AFR 114 - Afro-American Dance Ensemble 1 ART 112 - Drawing II 3 AFR 130 - African-American Literature I 3 ART 113 - Package Design 3 AFR 131 - African-American Literature II 3 ART 114 - Typography for Graphic Design 3 AFR 150 - Afro-American Choral Ensemble 1 ART 115 - Painting I 3 AFR 151 - Afro-American Choral Ensemble 1 ART 116 - Painting II 3 AFR 152 - Perspective on Jazz 3 ART 117 - Illustration 3 AFR 153 - Afro-American Choral Ensemble 1 ART 118 - Figure Drawing I 3 AFR 154 - Afro-American Choral Ensemble 1 ART 119 - Anatomy & Figure Drawing II 3 AFR 155 - Afro-American Music 3 ART 122 - Ceramics I 3 AFR 170 - Black Social Philosophy 3 ART 123 - Sculpture I 3 AFR 190 - Intro to Black Theatre in America 3 ART 124 - History of Photography 3 AFR 191 - Afro-American Theatre Ensemble 1 ART 126 - Introduction to Studio Arts 3 AFR 192 - Afro-American Theatre Ensemble 1 ART 129 - Gallery Survey 3 AFR 193 - Afro-American Theatre Ensemble 1 ART 130 - Graphic Design I 3 AFR 194 - Afro-American Theatre Ensemble 1 ART 131 - Digital Imaging 3 AFR 197 - Communication In Black America 3 ART 133 - Graphic Design III 3 ARA 101 - Beginning Arabic I 3 ART 137 - Computer Illustrations 3 ARA 102 - Beginning Arabic II 3 ART 140 - Graphic Design II 3 ART 100 - Intro to Visual Arts 3 ART 145 - Raku & Pit-Firing 3 ART 102 - Art History - Renaissance 3 ART 147 - Potter's Wheel 3 ART 103 - Art History Baroque - Realism 3 ART 159 - Photography I 3 ART 104 - Art History - Contemporary 3 ART 160 - Black & White Darkroom 3 ART 105-2-Dimensional Design 3 ART 201 - Survey of Art History I 3 ART 106-3-Dimensional Design 3 ART 202 - Survey of Art History II 3

18 ATTRIBUTE: HUMANITIES (HUM) continued COURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITS ART 203 - Art Beyond the West 3 ENG 226 - Linguistics & Semantics II 3 ART 222 - Ceramics II 3 ENG 227 - South Asian Literature 3 ART 223 - Sculpture II 3 ENG 228 - Asian American Literature 3 ART 228 - Photojournalism 3 ENG 229 - Native American Literature 3 ART 229 - View Camera 3 ENG 231 - Mystery & Detective Fiction 3 CHI 101 - Beginning Chinese I 3 ENG 233 - Studies in Science Fiction 3 CHI 102 - Beginning Chinese II 3 ENG 236 - Literature of the Bible 3 COM 101 - Interpersonal Communications 3 ENG 243 - Gay & Lesbian Literature 3 COM 103 - Public Speaking 3 ENG 247 - Women in Literature 3 COM 104 - Film Appreciation 3 ENG 248 - Women Writers 3 COM 107 - Film Production I 3 ENG 251 - Film & Literature 3 COM 109 - Television Journalism 3 ENG 261 - Literature of the Holocaust 3 COM 110 - Understanding Mass Media 3 ENG 263 - Modern American Short Story 3 COM 112 - History of Film 3 ENG 265 - Modern American Poetry 3 COM 113 - Documentary Media 3 ENG 267 - Satire 3 COM 119 - Interaction in Oral Interpretation 3 ENG 271 - Psychoanalytic Approach to Literature 3 COM 121 - Small Group Communication 3 ENG 281 - Nature in Literature 3 COM 123 - Argumentation & Debate 3 ENG 298 - Comedy - Theory & Development 3 COM 124 - Communication for Bus & Professions 3 ENG 300 - Shakespeare on Stage & Page 3 COM 125 - Effective Listening 3 ENG 301 - Shakespeare s Comedies & Histories 3 COM 130 - Communication in Black America 3 ENG 302 - Shakespeare Tragedies 3 COM 170 - Radio Production 3 ENG 305 - Modern American Novel 3 COM 171 - Television Studio Production 3 ENG 309 - Modern British & American Drama 3 COM 172 - Video Field Production 3 ENG 311 - Masterworks of Literature I 3 COM 201 - Voice & Diction 3 ENG 312 - Masterworks of Literature II 3 COM 202 - Persuasive Speaking 3 ENG 313 - Creative Writing 3 COM 203 - Phonetics 3 ENG 314 - Studies in Children s Literature 3 COM 209 - Intro to Speech & Hearing Therapy 3 ENG 316 - Play & Screen Writing 3 COM 210 - Global Media 3 ENG 317 - Fiction Writing 3 COM 220 - Communication & Language 3 ENG 318 - Poetry Writing 3 COM 222 - Nonverbal Communication 3 FRE 101 - Beginning French I 3 COM 224 - Intercultural Communication 3 FRE 102 - Beginning French II 3 DAN 101 - Dance in the 20th Century 3 FRE 201 - Intermediate French I 3 DAN 117 - Afro-American Dance Ensemble 1 FRE 202 - Intermediate French II 3 DAN 118 - Afro-American Dance Ensemble 1 FRE 225 - French for Business 3 DAN 125 - Survey of Black-American Dancers 3 FRE 301 - Advanced French I 3 DAN 126 - Intro to Modern Dance 1 FRE 302 - Advanced French II 3 DAN 127 - Modern Dance I 2 GER 101 - Beginning German I 3 DAN 128 - Modern Dance II 2 GER 102 - Beginning German II 3 DAN 140 - Elem Mod Dance Technique & Ballet 3 GER 201 - Intermediate German I 3 DAN 141 - Elem Mod Dance Technique & Ballet 3 GER 202 - Intermediate German II 3 DAN 217 - Afro-American Dance Ensemble 1 GER 301 - Advanced German I 3 DAN 218 - Afro-American Dance Ensemble 1 GER 302 - Advanced German II 3 DAN 240 - Intermed Mod Dance Technique & Ballet 3 HEB 101 - Beginning Hebrew I 3 DAN 241 - Intermed Mod Dance Technique & Ballet 3 HEB 102 - Beginning Hebrew II 3 ENG 105 - Grammar: Structure & Strategy 3 HEB 201 - Intermediate Hebrew I 3 ENG 111 - Technical Writing 3 HEB 202 - Intermediate Hebrew II 3 ENG 203 - Early American Lit to 1865 3 ITA 101 - Beginning Italian I 3 ENG 204 - Modern American Lit 1865-Present 3 ITA 102 - Beginning Italian II 3 ENG 205 - Early British Lit to 1800 3 ITA 201 - Intermediate Italian I 3 ENG 206 - Modern British Lit 1800-Present 3 ITA 202 - Intermediate Italian II 3 ENG 207 - African-American Literature I 3 ITA 225 - Italian for Business 3 ENG 208 - African-American Literature II 3 ITA 301 - Advanced Italian I 3 ENG 209 - Modern Irish Literature 3 ITA 302 - Advanced Italian II 3 ENG 215 - Journalism 3 JPN 101 - Beginning Japanese I 3 ENG 217 - Autobiographical Writing 3 JPN 102 - Beginning Japanese II 3 ENG 220 - Mythology & Folklore 3 LAS 222 - Latin American Literature 3 ENG 222 - Latin American Literature 3 LAT 101 - Beginning Latin I 3 ENG 225 - Linguistics & Semantics I 3 LAT 102 - Beginning Latin II 3 LIB 100 - Essential Research 1

ATTRIBUTE: HUMANITIES (HUM) continued 19 COURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITS LIB 101 - Intro to Research 3 PHI 110 - Biomedical Ethics 3 MDC 102 - Making of the Modern Mind II 3 PHI 111 - Business Ethics 3 MDC 130 - Post-Modern World 3 PHI 201 - Ethics & Law 3 MUS 100 - Listening to Music 3 PHI 203 - Philosophy of Art 3 MUS 101 - Rudiments of Music 3 PHI 204 - Philosophy of Religion 3 MUS 102 - Beginning Piano 3 PHI 208 - Asian Philosophy & Religion 3 MUS 103 - Beginning Guitar 3 POR 101 - Beginning Portuguese I 3 MUS 105 - Opera Appreciation 3 POR 102 - Beginning Portuguese II 3 MUS 106 - The Symphony 3 RDG 101 - Effective College Reading 3 MUS 107 - Contemporary Music 3 RDG 102 - Speed Reading 3 MUS 108 - Folk Music 3 RDG 103 - Reading the New Media 3 MUS 109 - Orchestra I 1 RDG 104 - News on the Net 3 MUS 110 - Orchestra II 1 RUS 101 - Beginning Russian I 3 MUS 111 - Freshman Chorus I 1 RUS 102 - Beginning Russian II 3 MUS 112 - Freshman Chorus II 1 RUS 201 - Intermediate Russian I 3 MUS 113 - Band I 1 RUS 202 - Intermediate Russian II 3 MUS 114 - Band II 1 SPA 101 - Beginning Spanish I 3 MUS 115 - Jazz Ensemble I 1 SPA 102 - Beginning Spanish II 3 MUS 116 - Jazz Ensemble II 1 SPA 110 - Spanish for Hotel Personnel 3 MUS 123 - Chamber Music I 1 SPA 121 - Spanish for Law Enforcement Personnel 3 Open to all students by audition/contact Music Dept SPA 201 - Intermediate Spanish I 3 MUS 124 - Chamber Music II 1 SPA 202 - Intermediate Spanish II 3 Open to all students by audition/contact Music Dept SPA 205 - Intermediate Spanish for Bilingual Speakers I 3 MUS 125 - Vocal Ensemble I 1 SPA 206 - Intermediate Spanish for Bilingual Speakers II 3 Open to all students by audition/ Instructor s permission required SPA 225 - Spanish for Business 3 MUS 126 - Vocal Ensemble II 1 SPA 251 - Spanish for Medical Personnel I 3 Open to all students by audition/ Instructor s permission required SPA 252 - Spanish for Medical Personnel II 3 MUS 129 - Afro-American Choral Ensemble 1 SPA 301 - Advanced Spanish I 3 MUS 130 - Afro-American Choral Ensemble 1 SPA 302 - Advanced Spanish II 3 MUS 133 - Intermediate Piano 3 SPA 401 - Intro to Spanish Literature I 3 MUS 134 - Intermediate Folk Guitar 3 SPA 402 - Intro to Spanish Literature II 3 MUS 135 - Rock Music: Mirror of Change 3 SPA 403 - Intro to Spanish-American Literature I 3 MUS 136 - Beginning Voice 3 SPA 404 - Intro to Spanish-American Literature II 3 MUS 187 - Jazz Improvisation Ensemble I 1 THR 100 - Theatre Appreciation 3 MUS 188 - Jazz Improvisation Ensemble II 1 THR 101 - Intro to Theatre History I 3 MUS 203 - Song Writing 3 THR 102 - Black Theatre In America 3 MUS 205 - Afro-American Music 3 THR 103 - Acting I 3 MUS 207 - Perspective on Jazz 3 THR 104 - Acting II 3 MUS 209 - Orchestra III 1 THR 107 - Stagecraft 3 MUS 210 - Orchestra IV 1 THR 108 - Technical Production 3 MUS 211 - Chorus III 1 THR 115 - Production & Performance 1 MUS 212 - Chorus IV 1 Permission of Department required MUS 213 - Band III 1 THR 116 - Production & Performance 1 MUS 214 - Band IV 1 Permission of Department required MUS 215 - Jazz Ensemble III 1 THR 117 - Afro-American Theatre Ensemble 1 MUS 216 - Jazz Ensemble IV 1 THR 118 - Afro-American Theatre Ensemble 1 MUS 223 - Chamber Music III 1 THR 201 - Intro to Theatre History II 3 MUS 224 - Chamber Music IV 1 THR 202 - Lighting Design 3 MUS 225 - Vocal Ensemble III 1 THR 203 - Scene Design 3 MUS 226 - Vocal Ensemble IV 1 THR 207 - Acting III 3 MUS 229 - Afro-American Choral Ensemble III 1 THR 208 - Acting IV 3 MUS 230 - Afro-American Choral Ensemble IV 1 THR 215 - Production & Performance 1 PHI 101 - Intro to Philosophy 3 Permission of Department required PHI 102 - Contemporary Philosophy 3 THR 216 - Production & Performance 1 PHI 103 - Critical Thinking 3 Permission of Department required PHI 104 - Ancient/Medieval Philosophy 3 THR 217 - Afro-American Theatre Ensemble 1 PHI 105 - Renaissance and Modern Philosophy 3 THR 218 - Afro-American Theatre Ensemble 1 PHI 106 - Introduction to Ethics 3 THR 300 - Shakespeare on Stage & Page 3 PHI 108 - Black Social Philosophy 3

20 ATTRIBUTE: LAB SCIENCE (LSCI) COURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITS AHS 131 - Anatomy & Physiology I 4 CHE 151 - Inorganic Chemistry I 4 AHS 132 - Anatomy & Physiology II 4 CHE 152 - Inorganic Chemistry II 4 BIO 101 - General Biology I 4 CHE 200 - Intro Organic Chemistry 4 BIO 102 - General Biology II 4 CHE 201 - Organic Chemistry I 5 BIO 103 - Ecology 4 CHE 202 - Organic Chemistry II 5 BIO 104 - Zoology 4 CHE 260 - Biochemistry 4 BIO 109 - Principles of Biology I 4 GSS 103 - Science of Physics I 4 BIO 110 - Principles of Biology II 4 GSS 104 - Science of Physics II 4 BIO 115 - Human BioNutrition 4 GSS 106 - Science of Sound & Music 4 BIO 116 - Human Genetics 4 GSS 108 - Science of Light & Color 4 BIO 118 - On Becoming Human 4 GSS 111 - Science of our World I 4 BIO 120 - Birds & Environment 4 GSS 112 - Science of our World II 4 BIO 124 - Plants & Society 4 GSS 120 - Science of Modern Electronics 4 BIO 125 - Intro to Marine Science 4 MDS 101 - Multidisc Science - Macroscopic 4 BIO 130 - Molecules & Medicines 4 MDS 102 - Multidisc Science - Microscopic 4 BIO 162 - Animal Ecology* 2 PHY 101 - General Physics I 4 BIO 165 - Natural History of Long Island* 2 PHY 102 - General Physics II 4 *Note: Must enroll for both BIO162&165 for Lab Science requirement PHY 120 - Physics for Educators 4 BIO 201 - Anatomy 4 PHY 122 - Mechanics & Hydraulics 4 BIO 202 - Physiology 4 PHY 123 - Heat & Sound 4 BIO 203 - Oceanography 4 PHY 151 - Physics/Science & Math I 4 BIO 204 - Marine Biology 4 PHY 152 - Physics/Science & Math II 4 BIO 209 - Nutritional Science I 4 PHY 222 - Electricity & Magnetism 4 BIO 211 - Developmental Biology 4 SCI 101 - Physical Science 4 BIO 212 - Comparative Anatomy 4 SCI 102 - Material Science 4 BIO 214 - Microbiology 4 SCI 103 - Physical Geology 4 BIO 215 - Histology 4 SCI 104 - Historical Geology 4 BIO 216 - Parasitology 4 SCI 105 - Solar System Astronomy 4 BIO 219 - Field Biology 4 SCI 106 - Stellar & Galactic Astronomy 4 BIO 221 - Transmission Electron Microscopy 4 SCI 107 - Meteorology 4 BIO 222 - Scanning Electron Microscopy 4 SCI 108 - Climatology 4 BIO 231 - Biotech: Recombinant DNA Science 4 SCI 109 - Environmental Science 4 CHE 107 - General Chemistry 4 SCI 110 - Environmental Resources 4 CHE 108 - Consumer Chemistry 4 SCI 120 - Environmental Issues/Metropolitan NY 4 CHE 131 - General Chemistry I 4 SCI 150 - Environmental Mapping 4 CHE 132 - General Chemistry II 4 SCI 203 - Field Laboratory Geology 4 CHE 135 - Chemistry for Applied Sciences 4

ATTRIBUTE: LITERATURE (LIT) 21 COURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITS AFR 130 - African-American Literature I 3 ENG 251 - Film & Literature 3 AFR 131 - African-American Literature II 3 ENG 261 - Literature of the Holocaust 3 ENG 203 - Early American Literature to 1865 3 ENG 263 - Modern American Short Story 3 ENG 204 - Modern American Literature 1865 - Present 3 ENG 265 - Modern American Poetry 3 ENG 205 - Early British Literature to 1800 3 ENG 267 - Satire 3 ENG 206 - Modern British Literature 1800 - Present 3 ENG 271 - Psychoanalytic Approach to Literature 3 ENG 207 - African-American Literature I 3 ENG 281 - Nature in Literature 3 ENG 208 - African-American Literature II 3 ENG 298 - Comedy - Theory & Development 3 ENG 209 - Modern Irish Literature 3 ENG 300 - Shakespeare on Stage & Page 3 ENG 217 - Autobiographical Writing 3 ENG 301 - Shakespeare Comedies & Histories 3 ENG 220 - Mythology & Folklore 3 ENG 302 - Shakespeare Tragedies 3 ENG 222 - Latin American Literature 3 ENG 305 - Modern American Novel 3 ENG 227 - South Asian Literature 3 ENG 309 - Modern British & American Drama 3 ENG 228 - Asian American Literature 3 ENG 311 - Masterworks of Literature I 3 ENG 229 - Native American Literature 3 ENG 312 - Masterworks of Literature II 3 ENG 231 - Mystery & Detective Fiction 3 ENG 314 - Studies in Children s Literature 3 ENG 233 - Studies in Science Fiction 3 LAS 222 - Latin American Literature 3 ENG 236 - Literature of the Bible 3 SPA 401 - Intro to Spanish Literature I 3 ENG 243 - Gay & Lesbian Literature 3 SPA 402 - Intro to Spanish Literature II 3 ENG 247 - Women in Literature 3 SPA 403 - Intro to Spanish-American Literature I 3 ENG 248 - Women Writers 3 SPA 404 - Intro to Spanish-American Literature II 3 THR 300 - Shakespeare on Stage & Page 3 ATTRIBUTE: MATHEMATICS* (MATH) COURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITS MAT 100 - Topical Approach to Math 4 MAT 123 - Calculus II 4 MAT 101 - Concepts of Mathematics 3 MAT 131 - Probability & Statistics 3 MAT 102 - Intro to Statistics 3 MAT 200 - Foundations of Advanced Math 3 MAT 103 - Applied Statistics 3 MAT 225 - Multivariable Calculus 4 MAT 109 - Algebra & Trigonometry 4 MAT 226 - Linear Algebra & Differential Equations 5 MAT 111** - Pre-Calculus 4 MAT 234 - Elementary Differential Equations 3 MAT 112** - Calculus/Business & Social Sciences 4 MAT 235 - Algebraic Structures 3 MAT 118 - Finite Math: Quantitative Analysis 3 MAT 241 - 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 119 - Oceanology 3 GSS 126 - Forensic Technology 3 BIO 121 - A Survey of Mammals 3 GSS 128 - Green Building Practices 3 BIO 210 - Nutritional Science II 3 SCI 115 - Beaches and Coasts 3 BIO 226 - Investigations in Human BioNutrition 3 SCI 116 - The Universe 3 CHE 109 - Contemporary Topics in Chemistry 3 SCI 119 - Oceanology 3 GSS 122 - Science of Energy 3 SCI 209 - Environmental Safety & Health 3

22 ATTRIBUTE: PHYSICAL EDUCATION (PED) COURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITS DAN 126 - Intro to Modern Dance - CoEd 1 PED 530 - Basic Tap Dance - CoEd 0.5 PED 301 - Phys Cond/Wt Trng I - Men 0.5 PED 534 - Basic Jazz Dance - CoEd 0.5 PED 303 - Phys Cond/Wt Trng II - Men 0.5 PED 539 - Bowling I - CoEd 0.5 PED 306 - Badminton - Men 0.5 PED 540 - Bowling II - CoEd 0.5 PED 312 - Golf I - Men 0.5 PED 551 - Yoga - CoEd 0.5 PED 320 - Racquetball - Men 0.5 PED 601 - Adapted Phys Ed I - CoEd 1 PED 322 - Tennis I - Men 0.5 Note: This course is for students who have medical limitations; PED 324 - Tennis II - Men 0.5 enrollment requires prior approval of college nurse PED 334 - Softball - Men 0.5 PED 602 - Adapted Phys Ed II - CoEd 1 PED 335 - Volleyball - Men 0.5 Note: This course is for students who have medical limitations; PED 401 - Fitness Activity - Women 0.5 enrollment requires prior approval of college nurse PED 403 - Weight Training - Women 0.5 PED 611 - Fundamentals of Dance - CoEd 1 PED 406 - Badminton - Women 0.5 PED 621 - Stunts & Tumbling - CoEd 1 PED 420 - Racquetball - Women 0.5 PED 622 - Circus Arts - CoEd 1 PED 422 - Tennis I - Women 0.5 PED 634 - Outdoor Living - CoEd 1 PED 424 - Tennis II - Women 0.5 PED 636 - Adventure Activities - CoEd 1 PED 435 - Volleyball - Women 0.5 PED 657 - Karate I - CoEd 1 PED 501 - Sailing - CoEd 1 PED 658 - Karate II - CoEd 1 PED 502 - Tennis I - CoEd 0.5 PED 665 - Basic Swimming I - CoEd 1 PED 512 - Golf I - CoEd 0.5 Note: This course is for the beginner and non-swimmer; open only PED 514 - Golf II - CoEd 0.5 to students who cannot swim 20 yards (one pool length) PED 519 - Self Defense - CoEd 0.5 PED 666 - Basic Swimming II - CoEd 1 PED 520 - Racquetball - CoEd 0.5 PED 668 - Water Safety Instructor - CoEd 1 PED 523 - Jogging - CoEd 0.5 PED 670 - Lifeguard Training - CoEd 4 PED 524 - Tennis II - CoEd 0.5 Note: Completion of this course will fulfill 1 credit toward the PED 527 - Social Dancing - CoEd 0.5 Physical Education Requirement ATTRIBUTE: PLURALISM AND DIVERSITY (PLDI) COURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITS AFR 130 - African-American Literature I 3 HIS 210 - The Modern Middle East 3 AFR 131 - African-American Literature II 3 HIS 212 - History of the Islamic World 3 AFR 140 - African-American History I 3 HIS 219 - Colonial Latin American 3 AFR 141 - African-American History II 3 HIS 220 - Modern Latin American 3 AFR 152 - Perspective on Jazz 3 HIS 221 - The Afro-Caribbean World 3 AFR 155 - Afro-American Music 3 HIS 222 - Modern Mexico & Central America 3 AFR 170 - Black Social Philosophy 3 HIS 228 - Modern China 3 AFR 185 - Afro-American Culture 3 HIS 230 - Modern Imperialism 3 AFR 186 - African American Family 3 HIS 236 - History of Israel 3 AFR 200 - History of the Black Woman 3 HIS 260 - Twentieth Century Genocide 3 AFR 203 - Afro-Caribbean World 3 HIS 270 - Racism in the Modern World 3 ANT 204 - Cultural Anthropology 3 HIS 280 - Atlantic World 3 ANT 205 - Women/Men Cross-Cultural Perspective 3 HIS 290 - Religion in American History 3 COM 220 - Communication & Language 3 HRS 101 - Human Rights Studies 3 COM 224 - Intercultural Communication 3 IGS 101 - Modern World Societies I 3 ECO 216 - Economics of Developing World 3 IGS 102 - Modern World Societies II 3 ENG 207 - African-American Literature I 3 JWS 101 - Intro to World Jewish Studies 3 ENG 208 - African-American Literature II 3 LAS 101 - Intro to Latin American Studies 3 ENG 222 - Latin American Literature 3 LAS 105 - Intro to Latino/a Studies in US 3 ENG 228 - Asian American Literature 3 LAS 222 - Latin American Literature 3 ENG 229 - Native American Literature 3 LAW 201 - Nature & Functions of Law 3 ENG 243 - Gay & Lesbian Literature 3 MDC 130 - Post-Modern World 3 ENG 247 - Women in Literature 3 MUS 108 - Folk Music 3 ENG 248 - Women Writers 3 MUS 135 - Rock Music: Mirror of Change 3 ENG 261 - Literature of the Holocaust 3 MUS 205 - Afro-American Music 3 ENG 305 - Modern American Novel 3 MUS 207 - Perspective on Jazz 3 HED 231 - Death Education: Health Perspective 3 PHI 108 - Black Social Philosophy 3 HED 251 - Human Sexuality 3 PHI 208 - Asian Philosophy & Religion 3 HED 271 - Alcoholism, Addictions & Abusive Behaviors 3 SOC 202 - American Society 3 HIS 124 - Women in the Western World 3 SOC 207 - Sociology of Religion 3 HIS 125 - Role of Women in American History 3 SOC 209 - Race Class Ethnicity 3 HIS 130 - Ethnic Groups in American History 3 SOC 214 - Afro-American Culture 3 HIS 136 - History of Latinos in the US 3 SOC 216 - Aging, Society & Culture 3 HIS 137 - Native Americans 3 SOC 219 - African American Family 3 HIS 161 - World History Antiquity-1500 3 SOC 222 - Sociology of Gender 3 HIS 162 - World History 1500-Present 3 WST 101 - Intro to Women s Studies 3 HIS 176 - African-American History I 3 WST 105 - Gender in Popular Culture 3 HIS 177 - African-American History II 3 WST 110 - Goddess in World Religions 3 HIS 178 - History of the Black Woman 3 WST 201 - Women s Issues in a Global Context 3

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 142 - 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 100 - Survey of Economics ECO 215 - Economic Development of the U.S. FIN 111 - Intro to Finance ECO 110 - Personal Finance ECO 216 - Economics of the Developing World FIN 112 - Intro to Investments ECO 111 - Intro to Finance ECO 218 - International Economic Systems: Abroad FIN 213 - Money and Banking ECO 112 - Intro to Investments ECO 220 - American Banking Practice FIN 214 - Corporation Finance ECO 207 - Principles of Macroeconomics ECO 222 - Economic Geography of the World FIN 220 - American Banking Practice ECO 208 - Principles of Microeconomics ECO 230 - Intro to International Economics & Finance FIN 230 - Intro to International Eco & Fin ECO 212 - Economic Statistics ECO 280 - History of Economic Thought IGS 101 - Modern World Societies I ECO 213 - Money and Banking FIN 110 - Personal Finance IGS 102 - Modern World Societies II ECO 214 - Corporation Finance History/Political Science/Geography Department AFR 140 - African-American History I* HIS 130 - Ethnic Groups in American History HIS 228 - Modern China AFR 141 - African-American History II* HIS 136 - History of Latinos in The U.S. HIS 230 - Modern Imperialism AFR 143 - History of Contemporary Africa* HIS 137 - Native Americans HIS 232 - History of the Cold War AFR 200 - History of the Black Woman* HIS 140 - Nassau County - History/Government HIS 234 - History of Ireland AFR 203 - Afro-Caribbean World* HIS 150 - History of the American Labor Movement HIS 235 - Russia Since Peter the Great GEO 101 - Intro to Geography HIS 161 - World History: Antiquity to 1500 HIS 236 - History of Israel GEO 103 - Human Geography HIS 162 - World History: 1500 to the Present HIS 240 - Revolutions of the Modern World GEO 201 - Geography of Europe HIS 176 - African-American History I HIS 250 - Era of the American Revolution GEO 202 - Geography of Long lsland HIS 177 - African-American History II HIS 255 - The Civil War & Reconstruction HIS 101 - History of Western Civilization I HIS 178 - History of The Black Woman HIS 260 - Twentieth Century Genocide HIS 102 - History of Western Civilization II HIS 180 - Health, Disease & Western History HIS 270 - Racism in the Modern World HIS 103 - History of the United States I HIS 190 - History of Sports in America HIS 280 - Atlantic World HIS 104 - History of the United States II HIS 205 - The Ancient World HIS 290 - Religion in American History HIS 105 - The World, 1945-Present HIS 206 - The Medieval World POL 101 - Gov & Politics in the Modern World HIS 106 - USA, 1945-Present HIS 207 - Early Modern Europe POL 111 - Nassau County History /Government* HIS 107 - Pictorial Approach to European History HIS 209 - Twentieth-Century Europe POL 205 - American National Government HIS 108 - Honors History - Western Roots I HIS 210 - The Modern Middle East POL 206 - State & Local Government HIS 109 - Honors History - Western Roots II HIS 212 - History of the Islamic World POL 208 - Intro to Public Policy HIS 110 - History of Contemporary Africa HIS 219 - Colonial Latin America POL 209 - The U.S. Presidency HIS 124 - Women in the Western World HIS 220 - Modern Latin America POL 210 - The U.S. Congress HIS 125 - Role of Women in American History HIS 221 - Afro-Caribbean World POL 260 - International Relations HIS 222 - Modern Mexico & Central America POL 261 - Modern Political Ideologies Psychology Department EDU 206 - Educational Psychology PSY 207 - Industrial Psychology PSY 216 - Lifespan Human Development EDU 208 - Foundations of Education PSY 212 - Adolescent Psychology PSY 219 - Psychology of Art EDU 235 - Psychology of the Exceptional Child PSY 213 - Child Development PSY 220 - Brain and Behavior PSY 203 - General Psychology I PSY 214 - Adult Development PSY 235 - Psychology of the Exceptional Child PSY 204 - General Psychology II: Research Methods PSY 215 - Abnormal Psychology PSY 240 - Psychology of Human Adjustment PSY 206 - Educational Psychology PSY 241 - Social Psychology Sociology Department AFR 185 - Afro-American Culture SOC 202 - American Society SOC 215 - Social Change AFR 186 - African American Family SOC 207 - Sociology of Religion SOC 216 - Aging, Society & Culture ANT 203 - General Anthropology SOC 209 - Race Class Ethnicity SOC 219 - African American Family ANT 204 - Cultural Anthropology SOC 210 - Criminology SOC 220 - Sociology of the Family ANT 205 - Women/Men Cross-Cultural Perspective SOC 212 - Social Problems SOC 222 - Sociology of Gender SOC 201 - Intro to Sociology SOC 214 - Afro-American Culture SOC 225 - Sociology of Health Care *Courses marked with an asterisk can be used to satisfy the history requirement in the AA degree.

24 ATTRIBUTE: WESTERN HERITAGE (WESH) COURSE CREDITS COURSE CREDITS AFR 140 - African-American History I 3 HIS 220 - Modern Latin American 3 AFR 141 - African-American History II 3 HIS 221 - The Afro-Caribbean World 3 AFR 152 - Perspective on Jazz 3 HIS 222 - Modern Mexico & Central America 3 AFR 155 - Afro-American Music 3 HIS 230 - Modern Imperialism 3 AFR 200 - History of the Black Woman 3 HIS 232 - History of the Cold War 3 AFR 203 - Afro-Caribbean World 3 HIS 234 - History of Ireland 3 ART 100 - Intro to Visual Arts 3 HIS 240 - Revolutions of the Modern World 3 ART 102 - Art History - Renaissance 3 HIS 290 - Religion in American History 3 ART 103 - Art History - Baroque through Realism 3 IGS 101 - Modern World Societies I 3 ART 104 - Art History - Contemporary 3 IGS 102 - Modern World Societies II 3 ART 124 - History of Photography 3 ITA 101 - Beginning Italian I 3 ART 201 - Survey of Art History I 3 ITA 102 - Beginning Italian II 3 ART 202 - Survey of Art History II 3 ITA 201 - Intermediate Italian I 3 ECO 215 - Economic Development of the U.S. 3 ITA 202 - Intermediate Italian II 3 ECO 218 - International Economic Systems: Abroad 6 ITA 301 - Advanced Italian I 3 ECO 230 - Intro to International Economics & Finance 3 ITA 302 - Advanced Italian II 3 ECO 280 - History of Economic Thought 3 JWS 101 - Intro to World Jewish Studies 3 ENG 203 - Early American Literature to 1865 3 LAS 101 - Intro to Latin American Studies 3 ENG 204 - Modern American Literature 1865-Present 3 LAT 101 - Beginning Latin I 3 ENG 205 - Early British Literature to 1800 3 LAT 102 - Beginning Latin II 3 ENG 206 - Modern British Literature 1800-Present 3 LAW 316 - U.S. & International Legal Syst. (Study Abroad) 3 ENG 209 - Modern Irish Literature 3 MDC 101 - Making of the Modern Mind I 3 ENG 236 - Literature of the Bible 3 MDC 102 - Making of the Modern Mind II 3 ENG 300 - Shakespeare on Stage & Page 3 MUS 100 - Listening to Music 3 ENG 301 - Shakespeare Comedies & Histories 3 MUS 105 - Opera Appreciation 3 ENG 302 - Shakespeare Tragedies 3 MUS 106 - The Symphony 3 FRE 101 - Beginning French I 3 MUS 107 - Contemporary Music 3 FRE 102 - Beginning French II 3 MUS 108 - Folk Music 3 FRE 201 - Intermediate French I 3 MUS 135 - Rock Music: Mirror of Change 3 FRE 202 - Intermediate French II 3 MUS 205 - Afro-American Music 3 FRE 301 - Advanced French I 3 MUS 207 - Perspective on Jazz 3 GER 101 - Beginning German I 3 PHI 101 - Intro to Philosophy 3 GER 102 - Beginning German II 3 PHI 102 - Contemporary Philosophy 3 GER 201 - Intermediate German I 3 PHI 104 - Ancient/Medieval Philosophy 3 GER 202 - Intermediate German II 3 PHI 105 - Renaissance and Modern Philosophy 3 GER 301 - Advanced German I 3 PHI 106 - Introduction to Ethics 3 GER 302 - Advanced German II 3 PHI 201 - Ethics & Law 3 HIS 101 - History of Western Civilization I 3 PHI 203 - Philosophy of Art 3 HIS 102 - History of Western Civilization II 3 POR 101 - Beginning Portuguese I 3 HIS 103 - History of the United States I 3 POR 102 - Beginning Portuguese II 3 HIS 104 - History of the United States II 3 SPA 101 - Beginning Spanish I 3 HIS 106 - USA, 1945-Present 3 SPA 102 - Beginning Spanish II 3 HIS 107 - Pictorial Approach to European History 3 SPA 201 - Intermediate Spanish I 3 HIS 108 - Honors History-Western Roots I 3 SPA 202 - Intermediate Spanish II 3 Note: Permission from Honors program required SPA 205 - Intermediate Spanish for Bilingual Speakers I 3 HIS 109 - Honors History-Western Roots II 3 SPA 206 - Intermediate Spanish for Bilingual Speakers II 3 Note: Permission from Honors program required SPA 301 - Advanced Spanish I 3 HIS 124 - Women in the Western World 3 SPA 302 - Advanced Spanish II 3 HIS 125 - The Role of Women In American History SPA 401 - Intro to Spanish Literature I 3 HIS 176 - African-American History I 3 SPA 402 - Intro to Spanish Literature II 3 HIS 177 - African-American History II 3 SPA 403 - Intro to Spanish-American Literature I 3 HIS 178 - History of the Black Woman 3 SPA 404 - Intro to Spanish-American Literature II 3 HIS 180 - Health Disease & Western History 3 THR 100 - Theatre Appreciation 3 HIS 206 - The Medieval World 3 THR 101 - Intro to Theatre History I 3 HIS 207 - Early Modern Europe 3 THR 201 - Intro to Theatre History II 3 HIS 209 - Twentieth-Century Europe 3 THR 300 - Shakespeare on Stage & Page 3 HIS 219 - Colonial Latin American 3 WST 101 - Intro to Women s Studies 3

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

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.

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 001--------------------------------------->ENG 101 RDG 001------>RDG 002------------------->RDG 101 or other credit-level course MAT 001**-->MAT 002------------------->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.

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

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.) 3 3 3 6 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 25 1 13 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 109-110 CHE 151-152 PHY 101-102 or PHY 122-123 or PHY 151-152 AHS 131-132 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

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 101 3 ART 111 3 BIO 109 4 PSY 203 3 MAT 111 4 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

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) 6 7 6 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 25 6 12-18 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

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 101 3 ART 111 3 SCI 103 4 SOC 201 3 MAT 101 3 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 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

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 (www.ncc.edu); 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.)

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

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

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 email 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

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

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 email account and has only 24 hours from the time the email 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 email 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.

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.

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: 7.000 CRN Course Number Title Reg. Stat Credits Grade Mode Date Range Days Time Location Assigned Instructor 13938 ENG 101 KA COMPOSITION 1 RW 3.000 Standard Sep 02, 2008 - Dec 23, 2008 TR 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm G Building 235 (G) Scott E. Ash 11258 MAT 101 JA CONCEPTS OF MATH RW 3.000 Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Sep 02, 2008 - Dec 23, 2008 MW 12:30 pm - 1:45 pm A Cluster 215 (A) TBA 10573 NCC 101 G3 COLLEGE EXPERIENCE RW 1.000 Standard Sep 02, 2008 - 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.

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 http://collegecatalog.ncc.edu 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 001 4 RDG 002 3 ENG 001 3 MAT 001 3 MAT 002 4.5 MAT 003 6

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

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 516-572-7118/7436* www.ncc.edu/advisement Tower 2 nd floor 516-572-7345/46/47* 516-572-9980 Tower Lower Level 516-572-7325* Building M, room 14 516-572-7696* Building U 516-572-7241* TDD: 516-572-7617* Building M, room 19 516-572-7141* Tower Plaza Level 516-572-9775* Tower Plaza Level 516-572-9775* Office of Continuing Education 356 East Road 516-572-9947* 355 East Road 516-572-7472* CCB 312 516-572-8169* Distance Learning Administration of online and telecourses 351 Harmon Avenue 516-572-7883* Financial Aid Office Financial Aid Tower 3 rd floor 516-572-7396/97/98* 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 516-572-7123* *At the time of publication, NCC s phone system is being upgraded; telephone numbers may not be accurate; check www.ncc.edu.

48 Honors Office Information about the Honors Program Advisement for Honors students Permission to enroll in Honors courses, if eligible Bradley Hall, Room 1 516-572-7194* 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-2281 516-572-7053* Building M, room 39 516-572-7132* B 130 516-572-7394* B 116 516-572-7930* B 225 516-572-7379* Building U 516-572-7780* 353 Harmon Avenue 516-572-7485* Project PIN Obtain college picture ID Public Safety Office or Tower Lower Level, Public Safety Station 516-572-9729* 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 9 516-572-7698* Public Safety Office Emergencies 516-572-7111* Non-emergency 516-572-7100* Tower Lower Level 516-572-7356/7425/7131* CCB, room 150 516-572-7150* activities Student Financial Affairs Monetary issues Tower 5 th floor 516-572-7326/27* *At the time of publication, NCC s phone system is being upgraded; telephone numbers may not be accurate; check www.ncc.edu.

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 e-mail; PC lab for word processing and internet research. Building M, room 11 516-572-7506* Building M, room 4 516-572-7127* Go to www.ncc.edu Click on MyNCC Click on Vehicle Registration Complete Vehicle Registration Application Building M, room 14 516-572-7696* Bradley Hall Ballroom 516-572-7195* Library Annex L 233 516-572-3595* 49 *At the time of publication, NCC s phone system is being upgraded; telephone numbers may not be accurate; check www.ncc.edu.

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