- Pulaski Technical College

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Welcome to Pulaski Technical College. This is your college, and
we want you to feel at home.
As a comprehensive two-year college, we provide a variety of
programs and services for the citizens of central Arkansas. Our
highly qualified faculty and staff, small classes, effective student
services and top quality programs combine to create an atmosphere
that is extremely conducive to your success.
As you explore this catalog, you will find out more information
about Pulaski Tech. We offer a variety of opportunities with both
flexible scheduling and varied delivery methods of instruction that
should meet your educational needs.
We encourage you to contact us directly or stop by our campus for a
visit if you desire more information. Please be assured that everyone at
Pulaski Tech is focused on you and dedicated to your success.
Sincerely,
Dan F. Bakke, Ed.D.
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President’s Greeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
2005-2006 Academic Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
G e n e ra l I n f o r m at i o n
History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
College Mission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Purposes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Accreditation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Programs of Study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Associate of Arts Degree Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Associate of Arts in Teaching Degree Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Associate of Science Degree Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Associate of Applied Science Degree Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Technical/Occupational Certificate Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Certificates of Proficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Campus and Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Visitors on Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Admission
Admission Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Admission Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
When to Apply for Admission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Enrollment Dates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Application Procedures for a First-Time Freshman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Admission for Concurrent Enrollment of High School Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Admission as an International Student . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Admission as a Transfer Student . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Transfer Credits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Allied Health Programs Admission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Assessment Testing and Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Changes in Student Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Arkansas Assessment of General Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Cancellation of Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
St u d e n t S e r v i c e s
Bookstore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Career Links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Children First Child Development Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Counseling Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Disability Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Graduate Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Housing and Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
ID Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Learning and Tutoring Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Medical Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Single Parent Counseling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Student Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Tours and Visits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Vehicle Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Student Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Student Government Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
SkillsUSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Phi Beta Lambda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Metro Student Ministries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Phi Theta Kappa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Expenses
Tuition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Nonresidents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
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Deferred Tuition Payment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Special Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Refund Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Regular Fall/Spring Semester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Summer Terms I and II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Eight-Week Extended Summer Term (Evenings Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Tuition and Fee Refund Appeal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Tuition Waiver Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Student Financial Responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Past Due Balances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Collection Agencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Financial Aid and Scholarships
Financial Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Transfer Students Applying for Financial Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
The Effect of Withdrawal on Financial Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Pulaski Technical College Financial Aid Office Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Cumulative Grade-Point Average . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Completion of Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Maximum Time Frame to Complete Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Financial Aid Probation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Financial Aid Suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Appeals to the Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Grants, Loans and Other Financial Aid Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Federal Pell Grant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Federal Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford Loans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Federal Work-Study Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Arkansas Rehabilitation Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Veterans Affairs Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Workforce Investment Act (WIA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Scholarships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Arkansas Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (AASFAA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Ben Wyatt Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Coca-Cola Two-Year Colleges Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Frank White Rotary Club of Little Rock Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Fred’s Second Opportunity Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
SkillsUSA Workforce Education Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
GED Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
James A. Jones Memorial Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Presidential Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Rotary Club of Little Rock Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Pulaski County (SPSF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Tyson Foundation, Inc. Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
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Academic Advising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Academic Probation and Suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Assesment of Student Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Start Over Again Program (SOAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Academic Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Academic Clemency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Academic Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Adding/Dropping/Withdrawing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Administrative Drop Policy for Nonattendance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Administrative Drop Policy for Online Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Advanced Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Attendance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Auditing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
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Catalog Privilege . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
College-Transfer Curriculum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Commencement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Course Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Credit for Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
General Graduation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Second Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Double Major . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Grades and the Grading System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Grades and Grade Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Grades Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Grade-Point Average Computation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Incomplete Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Grade Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Repetition of Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Social Security Number and Student Identification Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Student Handbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Student Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Transcripts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
P r o g ra m s o f St u dy
Technical/Occupational Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Philosophy of Technical/Occupational Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Developmental Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Philosophy of Developmental Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Instructional Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
General Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Philosophy of General Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
General Education Requirements for Technical Certificates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
General Education Requirements for Associate of Applied Science Degrees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
University-Transfer Curriculum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
State Minimum Core Curriculum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Online Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Hybrid Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Success in an Online or Hybrid Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Continuing Education/Business Outreach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
University Studies Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Associate of Arts Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Associate of Arts in Teaching Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Associate of Science Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
• Option: Computer Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Business Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Associate of Applied Science in Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
• Option: Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
• Option: Office Supervision/Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
• Option: Office Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Associate of Applied Science in Crime Scene Investigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Associate of Applied Science in Law Enforcement Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Accounting Technical Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Crime Scene Investigation Technical Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Law Enforcement Administration Technical Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Legal Secretarial Technical Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Office Technology Technical Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Crime Scene Investigation Certificate of Proficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Law Enforcement Administration Certificate of Proficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Information Technology Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Associate of Applied Science in Computer Information Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
End-User Support Specialist Technical Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
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Allied Health and Human Services Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Therapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Cosmetology Technical Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Dental Assisting Technical Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Practical Nursing Technical Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
• Option: Early Childhood Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
• Option: Program Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Early Childhood Development Technical Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Early Childhood Development Certificate of Proficiency (CDA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Medical Transcription Technical Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Technical and Industrial Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Associate of Applied Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technical Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Automotive Technology Technical Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Associate of Applied Science in Aviation Maintenance Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Aviation Maintenance Technology - Powerplant Technical Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Aviation Maintenance Technology - Airframe Technical Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Avionics/Electronics Technology Technical Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Collision Repair Technology Technical Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Associate of Applied Science in Computer Electronics Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Associate of Applied Science in Construction Management Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
• Option: General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
• Option: Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
• Option: Structural Steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
• Option: Plumbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Construction Technology Technical Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Diesel Mechanics Technical Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Associate of Applied Science in Drafting and Design Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
Drafting and Design Technology Technical Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Electronics Technology Technical Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
Associate of Applied Science in Environmental/Safety Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
Associate of Applied Science in General Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Associate of Applied Science in Industrial Electronics Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
Industrial Equipment Technology Technical Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Machine Shop/Computerized Numerical Control Technical Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Associate of Applied Science in Manufacturing Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Small Engine Repair Technical Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Welding Technology Technical Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Welding Technology Certificate of Proficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
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Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
American Humanics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Anthropology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Astronomy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Automotive Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Aviation Maintenance Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Biology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121
Chemistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125
College Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125
Collision Repair Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
Computer Information Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
Construction Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135
Cosmetology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136
Criminal Justice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137
Dental Assisting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137
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Developmental Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139
Diesel Mechanics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141
Drafting and Design Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142
Early Childhood Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143
Economics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145
Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146
Electronics Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146
English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146
Environmental/Safety Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149
Film . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150
Geography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150
Geology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150
Health Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150
History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151
Humanities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151
Industrial Electronics Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151
Industrial Equipment Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152
Journalism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152
Legal Secretarial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153
Machine Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153
Manufacturing Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153
Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155
Medical Transcription . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157
Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158
Paralegal Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159
Philosophy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161
Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161
Physical Science/Physics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161
Political Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162
Practical Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162
Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164
Religion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165
Respiratory Therapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165
Small Engine Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167
Social Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168
Sociology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168
Spanish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168
Speech Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170
Technical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171
Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171
Welding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171
C o l l e g e O r g a n i z at i o n
Board of Trustees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174
Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174
Professional/Support Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175
Faculty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181
C a m p u s I n f o r m at i o n
Helpful Telephone Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190
Directions to North Little Rock Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191
North Little Rock Campus Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .192
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193
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Registration for fall (New Students Only)
June 6- August 5 (Closed July 4)
Monday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8a.m. - 4:30p.m.
Tuesday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8a.m. - 7p.m.
Wednesday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8a.m. - 7p.m.
Thursday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8a.m. - 4:30p.m.
Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8a.m. - 4:30p.m.
Late Registration for fall (8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.)
August
9 . . . . . .Tuesday . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Q-Z
10 . . . . .Wednesday . . . . . . . . . . .A-H
11 . . . . .Thursday . . . . . . . . . . . . .I-P
August
11 . . . . .Thursday
13 . . . . .Saturday
15 . . . . .Monday
18 . . . . .Thursday
. . . . . . . . . . . . .Last day to register
. . . . . . . . . . . . .Classes begin
. . . . . . . . . . . . .Online and evening classes begin
. . . . . . . . . . . . .Last day to add a class, change sections,
or change from audit to credit or credit to audit
September
3-5 . . . .Saturday-Monday . . . . . .Labor Day holiday (campus closed)
October
17-18 . .Monday-Tuesday . . . . . .Arkansas Association of Two-Year Colleges Conference
(no classes/campus open)
21 . . . . .Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Last day to drop an individual class
28 . . . . .Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Deadline for application for December graduates
November
23-26 . .Wednesday-Saturday . . .Thanksgiving holidays (campus closed)
28 . . . . .Monday . . . . . . . . . . . . .Last day to withdraw from all classes
December
1 . . . . . .Thursday . . . . . . . . . . . . .Last day of instruction
2 . . . . . .Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Student study day (no classes/campus open)
3 . . . . . .Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . .Finals begin
9 . . . . . .Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Semester ends (last day of finals)
12 . . . . .Monday . . . . . . . . . . . . .Grades due by 3 p.m.
16 . . . . .Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Grades available online
21-31 . .Wednesday-Saturday . . .Christmas holidays (campus closed)
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Late Registration for Spring (8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.)
January
11 . . . . .Wednesday . . . . . . . . . . .A-H
12 . . . . .Thursday . . . . . . . . . . . . . I-P
January
1-2 . . . .Sunday-Monday . . . . . . .Christmas holidays (campus closed)
12 . . . . .Thursday . . . . . . . . . . . .Last day to register
14 . . . . .Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . .Classes begin
16 . . . . .Monday . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday (campus closed)
20 . . . . .Friday (4p.m.) . . . . . . . .Last day to add a class, change sections,
February
3 . . . . . .Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Deadline for application for May graduates
March
17 . . . . .Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Last day to drop a class
27-31 . .Monday-Friday . . . . . . .Spring Break (no classes/campus closed March 30-31)
April
1 . . . . . .Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . .Spring Break (campus closed)
May
1 . . . . . .Monday . . . . . . . . . . . . .Last day to withdraw
4 . . . . . .Thursday . . . . . . . . . . . .Last day of instruction
5 . . . . . .Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Student Study day (no classes/campus open)
6 . . . . . .Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . .Finals begin
12 . . . . .Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Semester ends (last day of finals)
18 . . . . .Thursday . . . . . . . . . . . .Commencement
29 . . . . .Monday . . . . . . . . . . . . .Memorial Day holiday (campus closed)
summer I 2006
June
5 . . . . .Monday . . . . . . . . . . . . .Classes begin
6 . . . . .Tuesday . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Last day to add a class, change sections,
23 . . . .Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Last day to drop a class or withdraw
30 . . . .Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Final exams/Classes end
July
4 . . . . .Tuesday . . . . . . . . . . . . .Independence Day holiday (campus closed)
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eight-week extended term (evenings and online)
June
5 . . . . .Monday . . . . . . . . . . . . .Classes begin
8 . . . . .Thursday . . . . . . . . . . . . .Last day to add a class, change sections,
July
4 . . . . .Tuesday . . . . . . . . . . . . .Independence Day holiday (campus closed)
21 . . . .Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Last day to drop a class or withdraw
31 . . . .Monday . . . . . . . . . . . . .Last day of instruction
August
1 . . . . . .Tuesday . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Final exams/Classes end (for TR classes)
2 . . . . . .Wednesday . . . . . . . . . .Final exams/Classes end (for MW classes)
4 . . . . .Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Grades due by 3 p.m.
9 . . . . .Wednesday . . . . . . . . . . .Grades available online
summer II 2006
New Student/Open Registration for Summer II (8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.)
June
27 . . . .Tuesday . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-Z
July
5 . . . . .Tuesday . . . . . . . . . . . . .Last day to register
July
4 . . . . .Monday . . . . . . . . . . . . .Independence Day holiday (campus closed)
5 . . . . .Wednesday . . . . . . . . . . .Classes begin
6 . . . . .Thursday . . . . . . . . . . . . .Last day to add a class, change sections,
7 . . . . .Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Deadline for application for summer graduates
25 . . . .Tuesday . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Last day to drop a class or withdraw
August
1 . . . . .Tuesday . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Final exams/Classes end
4 . . . . .Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Grades due by 3 p.m.
9 . . . . . .Wednesday . . . . . . . . . . .Grades available online
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History
Pulaski Technical College at North Little Rock, an institution of higher education, is an integral part
of the Arkansas Technical and Community College System maintained by the State of Arkansas. It is
governed by a seven-member board of trustees appointed by the governor and derives its support largely
from student tuition and legislative appropriations.
Pulaski Tech’s history dates back to October 1945 when it was established as the Little Rock
Vocational School under the supervision of the Little Rock Public Schools. In October 1969,
administration of the school was transferred to the Arkansas Board of Vocational Education and the
school was named Pulaski Vocational Technical School.
Early in the 1970s, 137 acres declared surplus by the Veterans Administration were transferred to the
North Little Rock School District and Pulaski was given 40 acres for a new school site. Pulaski Vo-Tech
moved from 14th and Scott streets in Little Rock to its present location in January 1976.
When the Arkansas General Assembly created the Arkansas Technical and Community College
System in 1991, Pulaski and 12 other vocational-technical schools became technical colleges under the
coordination of the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Pulaski Vo-Tech then became
Pulaski Technical College.
A comprehensive two-year college, Pulaski Tech offers a variety of occupational/technical degree and
certificate programs, as well as a university-transfer curriculum.
College Mission
Pulaski Technical College is a comprehensive two-year college that serves the educational needs of
central Arkansas through technical programs, a university-transfer program, and specialized programs
for business and industry. The College’s mission is to provide access to high quality education that
promotes student learning, to enable individuals to develop to their fullest potential, and to support the
economic development of the state.
Purposes
1. To provide technical programs for students who wish to develop competencies in specific career areas
or to upgrade their skills.
2. To provide a university-transfer program of high academic quality for students who plan to transfer to
a four-year institution.
3. To support economic development in central Arkansas by providing specialized job-specific programs
for business, industry, and other organizations.
4. To provide developmental education courses for students who need basic academic skills.
5. To provide opportunities for adult and continuing education through credit and noncredit courses
designed to meet the academic, occupational, and avocational needs of the community.
6. To provide academic advice, library services, learning assistance, counseling, financial aid, and other
services to students.
7. To expand access to higher education through distance learning and delivery of instruction at sites
accessible to students.
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Pulaski Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the
North Central Association, 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602, (800) 621-7440.
The Practical Nursing program is approved by the Arkansas Board of Nursing; the Automotive
Technology program is certified by the National Automotive Technicians Education
Foundation/National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (NATEF/ASE); and the Aviation
Maintenance Technology programs are certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
The Dental Assisting program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American
Dental Association and the Respiratory Technician program is accredited through the Commission on
Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) of the American Medical Association.
The College is also approved by the Arkansas State Approving Agency for Veterans Training.
P r o g ra m s o f St u dy
Programs of study are offered in technical/occupational education, university transfer, developmental
studies, and continuing/community education. Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degrees and technical
certificates are awarded to those who fulfill the requirements of technical/occupational programs.
The Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree is awarded to those who complete the requirements for the degree
that is designed for transfer to a four-year institution.
The Associate of Arts in Teaching (A.A.T.) degree is a two-year transfer degree designed to introduce
students to the profession of teaching.
The Associate of Science (A.S.) degree is a 62-credit hour transfer degree designed for students
planning to seek a baccalaureate degree in natural science, mathematics or computer science.
Registration is permitted in more than one area at a time, depending upon the needs of the student.
Day, evening, Saturday and online courses are scheduled upon demand.
Associate of Arts Degree Program
Associate of Arts in Teaching Degree Program
Language
Mathematics
Early Childhood
Associate of Science Degree Program
Computer Science
Associate of Applied Science Degree Programs
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
Aviation Maintenance Technology
Business
• Accounting
• Office Supervision/Management
• Office Technology
Computer Electronics Technology
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Computer Information Systems
• End-User Support Specialist
• Programming Support Specialist
• Network Support Specialist
• Web Site Support Specialist
• Database Support Specialist
• Workstation Support Specialist
Construction Management Technology
Crime Scene Investigation
Drafting and Design Technology
Early Childhood Development
• Early Childhood Education
• Program Administration
Environmental/Safety Technology
General Technology
Industrial Electronics Technology
Law Enforcement Administration
Manufacturing Technology
Paralegal Technology
Respiratory Therapy
Technical/Occupational Certificate Programs
Automotive Technology
• Airframe
• Powerplant
Avionics/Electronics Technology
Business
• Accounting
• Legal Secretarial
• Office Technology
Collision Repair Technology
• End-User Support Specialist
Construction Technology
Cosmetology
Dental Assisting
Diesel Mechanics
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Electronics Technology
Industrial Equipment Technology
Machine Shop/Computerized Numerical Control
Medical Transcription
Practical Nursing
Small Engine Repair
Welding Technology
Certificates of Proficiency
Welding Technology
Campus and Facilities
Pulaski Technical College is located on a 40-acre wooded campus at 3000 West Scenic Drive in western
North Little Rock, Arkansas. The College’s contemporary, well-maintained buildings and grounds are a
source of pride for the students, faculty, and staff.
The Library building, completed in 1996, contains 27,500 square feet and houses the College’s
Division of University Studies, Library, faculty offices, and laboratories.
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The Information Technology Center, completed in 1999, contains 40,000 square feet of instructional
space, computer laboratories, an open computer lab, and a multipurpose community room. It houses
the Information Technology Division, as well as academic and administrative Computing Services.
The Allied Health Education Center, completed in 2002, contains 33,000 square feet and houses
Allied Health and Human Services Division programs, as well as multipurpose classrooms and offices.
The Industrial Technology Center, built in 1984, provides laboratory and lecture rooms for the
Machine Shop, Welding, and Diesel Mechanics programs.
The Aviation Technology Center, constructed in 1985, is located at the North Little Rock Airport and
houses the Aviation Maintenance Technology programs. The hangar-style laboratory and lecture rooms
encompass 11,000 square feet.
The Business building contains classrooms, offices, and several computer laboratories and is located
across from the entrance to the Main Building. Constructed in 1986, it houses the Accounting, Office
Supervision, Legal Secretarial, Office Technology, and Paralegal Technology programs.
The Automotive Technology Center, constructed in 1987 and expanded in 1989, features classroom
space and state-of-the-art automotive repair and collision repair laboratories.
The Business and Industry Center, which opened in 2000, is located on the campus of the Aerospace
Education Center at 3303 East Roosevelt Road in Little Rock. The center features computer and
industrial training laboratories, as well as a multi-purpose conference room and meeting space.
The Saline County Adult Education Center is located on Interstate-30 in Benton and provides General
Education Development (GED) preparation and testing, basic skills, English as a Second Language (ESL),
and Workforce Alliance for Growth in the Economy (WAGE) and computer literacy programs for
residents of Saline County and the surrounding area.
In fall 2002, the College opened the Saline County Career Center on the former Alcoa Reynolds
campus at Bauxite. At the center, the college offers secondary career programs for high school students
in Saline County and technical courses and programs for the general public.
In fall 2004, the college opened a location at 8901 Kanis Road in west Little Rock.
Vi s i t o r s o n C a m p u s
Pulaski Technical College encourages visitors on campus. Visitors should check in at the Office of
Student Services prior to touring the campus. Classrooms and laboratory areas are designated for use by
the enrolled students; unescorted visitors are restricted from these areas. For safety and security reasons,
unsupervised children are not permitted on campus. To schedule a tour, call (501) 812-2275 or (501)
812-2231.
A f f i r m at i v e A c t i o n / E q u a l O p p o r t u n i t y
Pulaski Technical College makes every effort to meet special accommodation and access needs.
For information on specific accommodations for individuals with disabilities, contact the coordinator
of disabilities, (501) 812-2220.
Pulaski Technical College is committed to the policy of providing equal opportunity for all persons
and does not discriminate in employment, admissions, programs, or any other educational functions
and services on the basis of sex, disability, age, race, national origin, color, or religion.
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Admission Policy
Pulaski Technical College has an open admissions policy. This policy is designed to enhance access to
educational opportunities. A high school diploma, GED, or Ability to Benefit is required. Admission to
the College does not ensure admission to a particular course or program of study. The prospective
student is reminded that standards of quality are maintained and that students may be required to
remove deficiencies before entering certain programs and courses.
A d m i s s i o n I n f o r m at i o n
The Office of Admissions and Records is the contact for all interested prospective students. Inquiries
may contact this office by calling (501) 812-2231 for information or call (501) 812-2275 to schedule a
tour by appointment. Applicants and their family members are encouraged to visit the College to discuss
their objectives with members of the faculty. Admission packets will be mailed to prospective students
or those interested may access the Web site at www.pulaskitech.edu to review this information and to
print the application for admission.
W h e n t o A p p ly f o r A d m i s s i o n
Applications for admission to Pulaski Technical College are accepted at any time. The application may
be obtained from the Office of Admissions or it may be completed on the Web site at www.pulaskitech.edu.
Applicants are encouraged to submit applications early and two weeks prior to the date of registration so
that registration will not be delayed. If applying two weeks prior to registration, applicants will be notified
by letter of their acceptance and will be provided information concerning registration.
Acceptance to the College does not ensure admission to a particular course or to a program of study.
Students preparing for admission to an Allied Health program may call (501) 812-2231 for information.
Applications for the Practical Nursing program will be accepted September 1 through March 31.
Applicants for other Allied Health programs are encouraged to apply early since applications will be
accepted until all positions are filled.
E n r o l l m e n t Dat e s
Enrollment dates for Pulaski Technical College programs are generally as follows:
F a l l O n ly
Allied Health and Human Services Division
Dental Assisting
Practical Nursing
Respiratory Therapy
Technical And Industrial Division
Avionics/Electronics Technology
Fall and Spring
Allied Health and Human Services Division
Cosmetology
• Early Childhood Education
• Program Administration
Medical Transcription
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Business Division
Accounting
Legal Secretarial
Office Supervision/Management
Office Technology
Paralegal Technology
Database Support Specialist
End-User Support Specialist
Network Support Specialist
Programming Support Specialist
Web Site Support Specialist
Workstation Support Specialist
Technical and Industrial Division
Computer Electronics Technology
Diesel Mechanics
Environmental/Safety Technology
General Technology
Manufacturing Technology
Small Engine Repair
Welding Technology
A pplicati on P r oc ed ur es for a F irs t - Tim e C o l l e ge St u de n t
1. Complete an application for admission.
2. Submit documentation for one of the following:
a. High school graduate. An official transcript indicating graduation date is required.
b. Satisfactory completion of the General Education Development (GED) exam.
c. Individual approval of ability to benefit by Counseling Services. This method is available only
to those students who are over the age of 18 and whose high school class has graduated.
3 All students who are entering college for the first time and who are seeking a degree, a certificate, or
enrolling in general studies for transfer must provide ACT or COMPASS scores prior to enrollment. Tests
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must have been taken within the last five years. The COMPASS is given on campus through the Testing
Center. For information on the COMPASS test dates and times, contact Counseling Services at (501)
812-2220. Scores will be used to place students in English or mathematics.
4. Two proofs of immunization against measles and rubella, if born on or after January 1, 1957, and
enrolled as a full-time student.
5. Transfer students must submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities and be in good
academic and disciplinary standing at the last institution as determined by Pulaski Tech. A student on
suspension and unable to return to the previous institution is not eligible for admission until the
suspension has been satisfied.
6. Students who wish to return to PTC after an absence of one year must submit a re-admission application.
7. Students who are U.S. citizens but were born in another country will be required to submit proof of
tuberculosis screening as required by state law.
A d m i s s i o n f o r D u a l C r e d i t o f H i g h S c h o o l St u d e n t s
Act 1097 of the Arkansas General Assembly provides for students who are enrolled in an accredited
high school and meet the admission standards of Pulaski Technical College to concurrently enroll for
academic courses. Pulaski Technical College considers those students who are less than 18 years of age
and who have not graduated from high school as falling under the provisions of this policy. Students
in grades nine through 12 may enroll for credit courses by meeting the following criteria that apply to
fall, spring or summer enrollment:
1. The student must have completed the eighth grade and be enrolled in an accredited public or private
secondary school or home school.
2. The student must complete an application for admission, submit a high school transcript and provide
test scores (COMPASS or ACT) indicating that he/she meets any minimum placement test scores
established for the course or program in which he/she wants to enroll.
3. A concurrently enrolled student will be classified as non-degree/non-certificate seeking and will not be
eligible for financial aid.
4. A concurrently enrolled student may not enroll for more than six semester hours during any semester.
5. The course load may not include developmental courses.
6. All arrangements for receiving dual high school/college credit and/or arrangements of third party
payment of tuition and fees are the responsibility of the student.
7. Concurrently enrolled high school students must be advised and registered by Counseling Services.
Appointments can be made by calling (501) 812-2220.
A d m i s s i o n a s a n I n t e r n at i o n a l St u d e n t
Any individual who is not a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident alien of the United States must meet
the following admission requirements for international students. All of the following must be met
before admission to Pulaski Technical College is granted. The deadline for international students’
admission is June 1 for fall, November 1 for spring, and April 1 for summer. International students who
are transferring to Pulaski Technical College from another U.S. institution must be in full compliance
with INS and in good standing with the last institution attended. An I-20 will not be issued until all
documentation is received and processed. Any international student applying for admission to the
College must contact the Director of Admissions and Records by calling (501) 812-2232.
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1. Complete an application for admission.
2. Complete an International Student Data Form.
3. A $50 non-refundable application fee in the form of a check drawn from a U.S. bank or an international
money order should be submitted with the application.
4. Academic records. Applicants must provide original or certified copies of all secondary, college, and
university academic transcripts, including certified English translations. Students who have attended
an out-of-country institution must submit complete course descriptions or syllabi, in English, for
evaluation of transfer credit.
5. If the student is not from an English speaking country, a TOEFL score of 500 (paper-based exam) or 173
(computer-based exam) sent directly from the Educational Testing Service (ETS) or proof of graduation
from an Intensive English Program (IEP) in the United States is required.
6. Proof of financial support. Applicants must submit a letter in English from their financial sponsor’s
bank certifying that they will have a minimum of $9,000 available for each academic year of study.
Tuition and fees must be paid in full at the beginning of each semester. Pulaski Technical College does
not award financial aid or scholarships to international students.
7. Provide proof of health insurance coverage in the United States.
8. Provide two proofs of immunization against measles and rubella (MMR) if born on or after January 1, 1957.
9. Provide ACT (American College Test) or COMPASS test scores. The COMPASS test is administered on
campus for a cost of $10.
10. A student who is transferring from a college or university in the U.S. must submit, in addition to an official
transcript, a Transfer Notification Form completed by the student’s adviser at the school from which
he/she is transferring. Copies of the student’s current I-20, passport, and I-94 card must also be submitted.
11. Proof of Tuberculosis screening as required by state law.
All international students must be enrolled as full-time (12 or more semester hours) degree- or
certificate-seeking students. Tuition is a maximum of $3,360 per semester ($160 per credit hour).
There are no living facilities on campus and the College does not provide assistance with locating
housing. The College is located on a city bus route.
A d m i s s i o n a s a Tra n s f e r St u d e n t
A student desiring to transfer from another institution to Pulaski Technical College may be admitted
if the transfer is not due to disciplinary or academic reasons. Students on suspension and unable to
return to their last attended institution are not eligible for admission until the suspension has been
completed. Students must request that official transcripts of their academic records be sent to the Office
of Admissions and Records directly from the other institution. All transcripts should be received prior
to admission. Transfer students should be aware that proof of completing a prerequisite will be required
prior to enrolling in a class that requires a prerequisite, if it was completed at another institution. It is
recommended that students bring a separate, adviser copy of the transcript with them to registration.
Transfer transcripts are not automatically evaluated for degree or certificate credit upon admission.
To have transfer transcripts evaluated, contact the Office of Admissions and Records to request an
evaluation to be completed. Students should refer to application procedures as stated on page 22.
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Tra n s f e r C r e d i t s
Transfer credits will be evaluated by the Office of Admissions and Records and added to the permanent
record only for students enrolled as certificate/degree-seeking students. Credits earned at another college will
be transferred to PTC if the institution is regionally accredited or is an Arkansas state-supported institution.
Credit from institutions not meeting one of these criteria may be evaluated on a course-by-course basis by
the Director of Admissions and Records. Credits earned at other institutions are not calculated in the gradepoint average at PTC. Grades of A, B, or C are acceptable. Grades of D or F are not acceptable.
Grades for developmental courses may be used as prerequisites to college-level courses only and are
not transferable credit. Transfer transcripts are not automatically evaluated for degree or certificate credit
upon admission. To have transfer transcripts evaluated, contact the Office of Admissions and Records
for a request form.
A l l i e d H e a lt h P r o g ra m s A d m i s s i o n
Applicants preparing to enter Allied Health programs must complete a separate application for the
desired health occupations program, must have a high school diploma or GED, and must meet minimum
standards as determined by the College. Admission to the College is required and does not ensure
admission to an Allied Health program. For an application or information on an Allied Health program,
call (501) 812-2231.
R e g i s t rat i o n
All students must fulfill admissions requirements prior to registration. Advisement is required for all
new students. Former students may be requested to be advised prior to being eligible for Web
registration. Continuing students will be eligible to register via the Web beginning with their second
semester of enrollment at PTC. It is highly recommended that these students contact an adviser in their
division for information and advisement prior to registration.
All students who are entering college for the first time and seeking a degree, certificate, or general
studies for transfer must provide ACT or COMPASS scores prior to registration. Any student who wants
to enroll in English, mathematics, or other courses which require prerequisites, must provide a
transcript on or before registration with proof of the required prerequisite or ACT or COMPASS scores.
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Assessment Testing and Placement
Testing requirements at Pulaski Technical College are designed to provide information about students
so that counselors, advisers, and faculty members can better assist them in their decision making while
at the College. In accordance with Arkansas law, all students enrolling in college-level mathematics and
English will be tested for placement purposes.
Students failing to achieve designated scores on the various components of the ACT or COMPASS
tests will be required to successfully complete developmental education courses.
Placement scores and corresponding courses are as follows:
1. Reading: Students scoring 19 or above on the reading section of the ACT or 82 or above on the COMPASS
will be considered to have met minimal reading skills requirements. Students not meeting the standard
shall successfully complete a developmental program in reading.
2. Writing: Students scoring 19 or above on the English section of the ACT or 75 or above on the
COMPASS may enroll in college-level English composition courses. Students not meeting the standard
shall successfully complete a developmental program in English composition before enrolling in
college-level English composition courses.
3. Mathematics: Students scoring 19 or above on the mathematics section of the ACT or 41 or above on
the algebra section of the COMPASS may enroll in college-level mathematics courses. Students not
meeting the standard shall successfully complete a developmental program in mathematics before
enrolling in college-level mathematics courses.
NOTE : The above scores are statewide minimums. The board and administration of the
campus may elect to set higher scores.
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C h a n g e s i n St u d e n t I n f o r m at i o n
It is the responsibility of all students to maintain and correct their addresses with the College and to
report any change of address promptly to Office of Admissions and Records. Failure to do so may result
in undelivered registration notices and other correspondence and announcements. Continuing
students may submit the change to the Office of Admissions and Records or they may access Campus
Connect and make the change through the demographic screen. Students requesting name changes
should have copies of official documents indicating name changes submitted.
A r k a n s a s A s s e s s m e n t o f G e n e ra l E d u c at i o n
The Arkansas Assessment of General Education (AAGE) is designed to assess student learning in the general
education core. Effective January 1, 1995, state law requires all general studies students enrolled in publicly
funded colleges in Arkansas to take the AAGE when they have completed between 45 and 60 college-level
hours. These include all accepted transfer hours but do not include developmental hours. Students who have
reached the 60-hour point should take the exam before transfer to a four-year institution.
The exam that is used for the AAGE is the Collegiate Assessment of Academic Proficiency (CAAP). The
CAAP consists of four exams in writing, reading, science reasoning, and mathematics.
Completion of the CAAP will be indicated on the student’s transcript. General studies students will receive
notification from PTC when they are required to take the exam.
C a n c e l l at i o n o f C l a s s e s
Students enrolled in cancelled classes will be notified by the Office of Admissions and Records so they
may select an alternate course during the drop/add period. Students will receive a 100 percent refund
for any cancelled class.
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Bookstore
The Pulaski Technical College Bookstore is located in the Administration building. It is operated
independently by Follett Bookstores as a service to students, faculty, and staff. In addition to providing
required textbooks, the bookstore also provides college T-shirts, sweatshirts, supplies, jackets, and other items.
Full refunds are available for dropped classes (proof may be required) until seven working days after
the classes begin. Used book buying guides are always available if a return is outside of this guideline.
Regular hours are 7:45 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday and Tuesday and 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through
Friday. For more information, call (501) 812-2219.
Career Links
Students enrolled in or recent graduates of the school districts in which articulation agreements are
established with Pulaski Technical College may be able to receive college credit for some high school
courses in the areas of Business, Drafting and Design, Electronics and Automotive Technology. Call the
Career Links Office at (501) 812-2237 for information on these and other programs.
Children First Child Development Center
Children First is a full-service childcare center for children ages birth to five years and is a cooperative
effort of Pulaski Technical College and the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Located adjacent to the College at the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System campus (Fort Roots),
Children First provides quality care and early childhood education for children of PTC students and Central
Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System employees. The childcare center hours of operation are 7:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information, call the center at (501) 257-2187.
Counseling Services
Pulaski Technical College provides the services of professionally trained counselors to all students.
The counselors are familiar with college programs and can assist students with career information,
course advisement, program decisions, testing and assesment, and personal counseling.
Students should feel free to consult with a counselor whenever they need assistance regarding any
area or subject. For more information, visit Counseling Services. Appointments can be made by calling
(501) 812-2220.
D i s ab i l i t y S e r v i c e s
Pulaski Technical College is committed to fulfilling all federal requirements as stated in the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Accommodations are
available to students who have documented disabilities. Students requesting accommodations must
provide medical, educational, and/or psychological records to document their needs. Students should
provide sufficient notification of needs and register with the Counseling Services office six to eight
weeks prior to the semester of planned enrollment. Failure to provide sufficient notification may result
in a delay of services. Counseling Services can be contacted at (501) 812-2220.
Students who feel they have been discriminated against under the Americans with Disabilities Act
may file a grievance in writing with the Vice President for Student Services.
G ra d u at e P l a c e m e n t
College personnel will work closely with area businesses and industry for the purpose of job
placement. The College staff can assist students in obtaining permanent employment upon graduation;
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however, the College does not guarantee employment. Students in their last semester may elect to register
their credentials (resumes, recommendations, etc.) with Career Services to enhance placement efforts.
H o u s i n g a n d Tra n s p o r tat i o n
There is no resident housing on campus. Central Arkansas Transit Authority bus transportation is
available from various areas of Little Rock/North Little Rock to the campus. Bus schedules are available
in the Administration building lobby.
ID Cards
All students enrolled at Pulaski Technical College will be required to obtain a student identification
card at the time of registration for classes. The card does not need to be renewed or validated each
semester. The first ID card is free. Replacement cards cost $10. Students are required to carry their
identification card while on campus. Any College official may ask to see a student’s ID card. Failure to
present this card when requested is a violation of College policy and may subject the holder to
disciplinary action. The President, a vice president, or the campus police have the authority to retrieve
a student ID card in the event of a disciplinary action by the College, such as suspension or dismissal,
or in the event of misuse of the card, such as using the card for false identification. The PTC ID card
may not be used by any person other than the one to whom it is issued.
L e a r n i n g a n d Tu t o r i n g A s s i s ta n c e
The Learning Assistance Center at PTC is comprised of a computer lab and a tutorial center on the
main campus in North Little Rock and at the Kanis site in Little Rock. Any student enrolled at PTC
may use the computer lab in the Learning Assistance Center to improve or review academic skills in
many college disciplines, to do word processing, to use the Internet, or to check e-mail. Students are
encouraged to come by the LAC to see what computerized tutorials are available. The computer lab is
open most semesters from 8 am – 8pm Monday – Thursday and from 8 am – 2pm Friday and Saturday.
The hours of operation will be posted outside the lab each semester. Students may email the computer
lab at [email protected].
Tutoring is also available in a wide variety of college classes. No appointments are necessary for
individual tutoring. Peer and professional tutors are available during the week, and online tutors are
available in the evenings and on weekends. The tutors post their hours of availability outside of the
tutoring center. Students may reach tutors at [email protected].”Students may also receive
individual tutoring in problem areas. Advance appointments are necessary for individual tutoring.
Supplemental materials including videotapes and workbooks are available for student use.
Students wishing to improve their skills or experiencing difficulty in their classes should visit the
Learning Assistance Center, Library 111, or call (501) 812-2270 for information.
L i b ra r y
The Library provides resources and services to support the instructional and research needs of the
students, faculty and staff of the College. Resources include books, periodicals, ebooks, audio-visual
materials, and multiple online research databases. Both on-campus and remote users may access
electronic resources, course reserves, and the catalog through the Library website,
http://www.pulaskitech.edu/library. Additional resources include computer workstations,
listening/viewing stations, individual study rooms, a large quiet study room, and a coin-operated copier.
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Professional librarians provide information literacy instruction for classes. Reference guidance is
available to individuals in person and through an e-reference service available on the Library web page.
The Library’s membership in the OCLC/Amigos network gives patrons access to items from other
member libraries. Students, faculty and staff are also eligible for the ArkLink card which allows on-site
borrowing from over twenty Arkansas academic institutions. Check the Library web page for hours of
operation, circulation policies, and faculty services.
The Library expansion, opening in 2006, will provide additional individual study rooms, computers,
and seating. Small group study rooms, a conference room, an information literacy training classroom,
and wireless networking are planned features in the expanded facility.
Medical Services
First aid kits are located in almost all campus buildings for minor emergencies. Students who are
injured while on campus should notify Student Services.
S i n g l e Pa r e n t C o u n s e l i n g
The purpose of this service is to assist single parent students with career planning, academic advising,
decision making and access, by referral, to campus and community services. These services are designed
to inform and assist the student with their particular needs to enable them to stay in school and
complete their degree program. For more details, call (501) 812-2226.
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St u d e n t C e n t e r
The Student Center is used for lunch and breaks. It is also used for student and group meetings. A
snack bar, operated by Arkansas Rehabilitation Services for the Blind, and food and drink vending
machines are located in the center. Please restrict all food and drinks to the Student Center and
approved designated areas.
To u r s a n d Vi s i t s
Tours of the College may be scheduled by appointment. To schedule a tour, contact Student Services
at (501) 812-2231 or (501) 812-2275.
V e h i c l e R e g i s t rat i o n
Every student who owns or operates a motorized vehicle on the campus is required to register that
vehicle and display the parking decal as instructed.
St u d e n t L i f e
Student life at PTC is made up of a variety of organizations and activities that provide an atmosphere
that supplements the academic portion of education. For more information, call (501) 812-2275. The
following are recognized organizations at Pulaski Tech.
Student Government Association
The membership of the Student Government Association (SGA) consists of representatives from each
division of the College. An adviser is appointed by college administration. For more information, call
(501) 812-2275.
SkillsUSA
Membership in the SkillsUSA is open to students and other persons interested in the various career
fields represented.
The purpose of SkillsUSA clubs is to help the student develop social and leadership skills. Activities
which enhance the development of these skills will be conducted by the clubs’ members and advisers.
The activities may include events between vocational technical institutions and between students, such
as parliamentary procedure contests, troubleshooting contests for mechanics, etc.
Each club elects officers from its membership to serve as follows: president, vice president, secretary,
treasurer, reporter, and parliamentarian.
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Phi Beta Lambda
Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) is the national organization for students enrolled in programs of business on
the post secondary level. The organization, composed of more than 450 chapters, operates as an integral
part of the educational program under the guidance of business instructors, state supervisors, institution
administrators, and members of the business community.
The activities of PBL provide opportunity for business students to establish occupational goals and
facilitate the transition from college to work. Members of PBL learn how to engage in individual and group
business enterprises, how to hold office and direct the affairs of a group, how to work with other
organizations, and how to compete honorably with their colleagues on the local, state, and national level.
Metro Student Ministries
PTC is a state-supported institution and therefore non-denominational. The purposes of Metro
Student Ministries are to encourage student fellowship, to develop student leadership skills, to provide
opportunities for the study of the Bible and to practice its teachings, to organize students for service and
ministry projects, to assist students in communicating the meaning of their faith in significant ways,
and to offer guidance as students face crises and critical choices in life. Membership is open.
Phi Theta Kappa
Phi Theta Kappa is an international honor society that promotes academic excellence. Members are
eligible to compete for scholarships, to participate in regional, national, and international meetings and
institutes, and to attend workshops on leadership and scholarship. Phi Theta Kappa strives to create an
intellectual climate that fosters academic excellence, protects academic integrity, and develops leadership.
Each fall and spring semester an invitation to membership is extended by the chapter to students who
have completed a minimum of 18 credit hours at Pulaski Technical College that are clearly applicable
to an associate degree with a minimum 3.50 cumulative grade-point average. The minimum 18 credit
hours must include at least three credit hours of general education courses applicable to the associate
degree being pursued.
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Tu i t i o n
Except for persons who have been awarded a Pell Grant or other financial aid, all tuition and fees
must be paid at the time of registration.
• Arkansas residents - $68 per credit hour up to a maximum of $1,428 per semester. Six-month
residency is required.
• Non-Arkansas residents - $112 per credit hour up to a maximum of $2,352 per semester.
• International students - $225 per credit hour up to a maximum of $4,725 per semester.
Nonresidents
PTC students are governed by the Pulaski Technical College Board of Trustees’ policy on student
residency status. Those classified as nonresidents of Arkansas must pay higher tuition in addition to
regular tuition and fees. Students who have set up residency in Arkansas during the past year must
provide documentation with their Application for Admission prior to enrolling in classes. Questions
about residency status and requests for the written policy should be directed to the Director of
Admissions and Records.
D e f e r r e d Tu i t i o n Pay m e n t
FACTS Tuition Management handles all of the College’s online credit card and automatic bank draft
payments. The student will pay a fee of $25 to enroll in the FACTS payment plan per semester. There is
no enrollment fee for payment in full online through FACTS. Other fees apply if scheduled payments
are missed. In order to use the FACTS payment plan, students must be enrolled in six hours or more
each semester. FACTS payment plans are not available during summer terms.
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Special Fees
Assessment fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5 per semester*
Public Safety fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5 per semester*
Equipment/facility use fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7 per credit hour (maximum-$147)*
Online course fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$30 per class*
Special course fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15 per class*
COMPASS testing fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10
International application fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$50 (non-refundable)
Returned check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25
NET test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$30
* NOTE :
Only the assessment, online course, public safety fee, special course fee, and
equipment/facility use fees are refundable. These fees will be refunded based on the number of
credit hours and the tuition refund policy.
Refund Policy
Refunds are not automatic. Students must officially drop or withdraw within the refund period before
a refund will be processed.
Refunds normally are processed within three weeks after the completion of an official
drop/withdrawal form. Drop/withdrawal forms are available in Student Services. Checks will be made
payable to the student.
Refunds of tuition are made according to the following policies:
Regular Fall/Spring Semester
Before the first day of the semester and through first week of classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100%
Second week of classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50%
After second week of classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .No refund
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Summer Terms I and II
Before the term begins and through the second day of classes for the term . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100%
Third, fourth, and fifth day of classes for the term . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50%
After fifth day of classes for the term . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .No refund
Eight-Week Extended Summer Term (Evenings and Online)
Before the term begins and through the fourth day of classes for the term . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100%
Fifth day of classes for the summer I term . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50%
After the fifth day of classes for the summer I term . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .No refund
Specific refund dates will be published in the Schedule of Classes for each semester or summer term.
Tu i t i o n a n d F e e R e f u n d A p p e a l
Registering for classes is a commitment by the student to attend classes and to make payment of
tuition and fees for those classes. Pulaski Technical College is dedicated to providing seating
arrangements to those students who register for classes. Students may find that they cannot continue
with their enrollment. It is the student’s responsibility to withdraw in a timely manner.
Students will be refunded 100 percent of tuition and fees for a particular semester by providing
official documentation for the following situations:
• Military deployment during a semester
• Death of the student
Appeals for all other reasons should be submitted in writing to the Director of Admissions and Records
with supporting documentation. Students will be notified in writing of the outcome of the appeal. Students
who have received financial aid should be aware that in some instances the approval of 100 percent refund
of tuition and fees may affect future financial aid and/or result in repayment of financial aid.
Tu i t i o n Wa i v e r P o l i c y
Tuition will be waived for students who are 60 years of age or older and show proper proof of age.
St u d e n t F i n a n c i a l R e s p o n s i b i l i t y
Students with unpaid balances or returned checks will not be allowed to register until they have cleared
all claims. Should students register and later be found on any list showing indebtedness to the College,
they may be administratively withdrawn. Non-attendance does not meet eligibility of a full refund.
Pa s t D u e B a l a n c e s
If an account is not paid in full within 30 days of the last day of courses for any given semester, it is
the intent of the College to place the account with a licensed collection agency and/or with the
Revenue Division of the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration, under Authorization of
Act 372 of 1983 and Act 987 of 1985, for application of any future income tax refunds.
Collection Agencies
Student accounts may be referred to a licensed collection agency or an attorney for collection with
collection fees not exceeding 50 percent for accounts $500 or less and not exceeding 33-1/3 percent for
accounts exceeding $500. The debtor will be responsible for paying all collection and/or attorney fees,
in addition to his or her account balance.
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financial aid/scholarships
Financial Aid
Various types of financial aid are available to students who need assistance to continue their education. A
student begins the financial aid process by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
This application is used to provide a standardized objective analysis of the student’s and/or his/her family’s
ability to pay for the education. The student’s financial aid package is based on his/her Expected Family
Contribution (EFC) as determined by Department of Education through the FAFSA, the student’s cost of
attendance as determined by Pulaski Technical College, and the student’s enrollment status. Students must
reapply each year for assistance. Regardless of the type of financial aid desired (loans, grants, or college work
study), all applications and requests for information should be addressed to the Office of Financial Aid at
Pulaski Technical College, 3000 West Scenic Drive, North Little Rock, AR 72118. To ensure that funds are
available on a timely basis, all accurately completed documents must be submitted to the Office of Financial
Aid by May 15 for the fall semester, October 15 for the spring semester and March 15 for the summer sessions.
NOTE : Before any financial aid funds from student loans, scholarships, and federal or state aid
are released to a student, all charges or any monies owed to the College (tuition, books, fees)
must be paid. All financial aid funds received will be credited to the student’s account. After all
charges to the student’s account have been satisfied, remaining funds will be disbursed to the
student by paper check. Refunds from financial Aid awards will be available approximately the
third week of classes. Specific financial aid refund dates will be posted on the campus website
(http://www.pulaskitech.edu/administration/student_accounts.asp). Initial disbursement of
loan funds is subject to institutional policy and is established in accordance with federal
regulations. After initial disbursement dates, student refunds continue to be made as monies are
received and are available on a bi-weekly basis as determined by the Business Office.
High school students and students enrolled in courses at Baptist Health Schools of Nursing and Allied
Health are not eligible to receive financial aid through Pulaski Technical College.
Tra n s f e r St u d e n t s A p p ly i n g f o r F i n a n c i a l A i d
Transfer students who have previously attended another accredited post secondary institution must
have their official academic transcript submitted to the Office of Admissions and Records and request a
transfer transcript evaluation. Aid will not be awarded until all transfer transcripts have been evaluated
by Pulaski Technical College’s Office of Admissions and Records. Federal regulations require schools to
consider transfer credit hours in determining satisfactory academic progress.
Th e E f f e c t o f Wi t h d ra wa l o n F i n a n c i a l A i d
Recipients of financial aid who withdraw before the 60 percent point in time of the period of
enrollment, calculated using calendar days, will be required to return a portion of Title IV funds
awarded in accordance with the Higher Education Amendments of 1998. Title IV funds to be refunded
include Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Federal Subsidized
and Unsubsidized Stafford Loans, but not Federal Work-Study. The calculation of the return of these
funds may result in the student owing a balance to the College and/or the federal government. Students
who intend to return will have their eligibility evaluated under the applicable satisfactory academic
progress policy. Students who borrowed under the Stafford Loan program will be required to complete
an exit interview at the time of their withdrawal and their lender will be notified of their current status.
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Pulaski Technical College Financial Aid Office
Sat i s fa c t o r y A c a d e m i c P r o g r e s s P o l i c y
Students are required by federal regulation to maintain satisfactory academic progress to receive
federal financial aid funds. Progress will be measured by cumulative grade-point average, course
completion, and time frame to complete degree or certificate program.
Cumulative Grade-Point Average (CGPA)
Credit Hours Attempted
Required Minimum GPA
1-29 hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.75
30 hours or above . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
Completion of Courses
Satisfactory Academic Progress will be reviewed after each fall and spring semester for degree and
certificate seeking students. Satisfactory academic progress will be checked the first time aid is packaged for
transfer students and then as listed above based on the course of study.
Each semester, a student is required to successfully complete a minimum number of credit hours.
Below are the minimum requirements based on a student’s attempted hours.
Semester Hours Attempted
Required Minimum Hours Earned
12 or more. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
9-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
6-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Must complete all hours attempted
Successful completion of a course is defined as a passing grade. Grades of W(withdrawl),
WX(administrative withdrawal), F(failing), NC(no credit), or INC(incomplete) are not considered
successful completion. See example below.
Maximum Time Frame to Complete Program
Students can receive financial aid for no longer than 150 percent of the total hours required for the
degree or certificate. Maximum hours attempted at PTC and accepted transfer hours are considered
when determining financial aid eligibility.
Associate Degrees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 credit hours
Certificates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 credit hours
LPN Program/Cosmetology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 credit hours
Automotive Maintenance (Technical Certificate) . . . . . . 96 credit hours
Resiratory Therapy (AAS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 credit hours
Aviation Maintenance Technology (AAS). . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 credit hours
Once a degree or certificate has been earned, a student must commit to another degree or certificate
program before financial aid can be awarded. Students seeking multiple degrees or certificates are
required to submit a degree audit with the Financial Aid Appeal form. All hours attempted for previous
degrees or certificates earned will be included in evalutating SAP for his or her chosen degree or certificate.
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Financial Aid Probation
Students who fail to meet the satisfactory academic progress policy will be placed on Financial Aid
Probation for the following fall or spring semester of PTC enrollment. students on probation will be
eligible to recieve financial aid. No appeal of probation is necessary.
Financial Aid Suspension
Students who fail to meet the minimum SAP requirements at the end of their financial aid probation
semester will be place on financial aid suspension and will lose their eligibility to receive financial aid.
To regain financial aid eligibility the student must complete course work at their own expense until
the above policy minimums are met. Once the above policy minimums are met, the students on
financial aid suspension must complete a Financial Aid Reinstatement Form so the Financial Aid office can
then review the students’ financial aid eligibility and award aid accordingly.
Appeals to the Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy
Students who can demonstrate and document unusual or mitigating circumstances (i.e. illness, death
in immediate family etc.) may appeal the financial aid suspension by completing a Financial Aid
Suspension Appeal Form. This form, along with supporting documentation, must be submitted to the
Financial Aid office within 15 days after receiving notification of suspension. Students will be notified
in writing of the results of the appeal. The committee may request additional documentation before
reaching a decision. The committee decision is final.
G ra n t s , L o a n s , a n d O t h e r F i n a n c i a l A i d P r o g ra m s
Federal Pell Grant
A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, does not have to be repaid. Pell Grants are awarded to undergraduate
students who have not earned a bachelor’s or a professional degree. (In some cases, however, a student
enrolled in a post-baccalaureate teacher certification program might receive a Pell Grant). The maximum
yearly award is determined by the Department of Education. The amount a student receives depends on
financial need as determined by the FAFSA, costs to attend school, the student’s status as a full-time or parttime student, and plans to attend school for a full academic year or less.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant
This program is called a campus based program because it is administered directly by the Financial
Aid office at the school. Unlike the Federal Pell Grant Program, which provides funds to every eligible
student, the campus-based program provides a certain amount of funds for each participating school to
administer each year. When the money for the program is gone, no more awards can be made from that
program for that year. This program is for students who demonstrate exceptional financial need on the
FAFSA. Pell Grant recipients with the lowest EFCs will be the first to get FSEOG. These grant funds are
awarded only to undergraduate students who have not earned a bachelor’s or a professional degree.
Federal Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
The Federal Subsidized Student Loan is free of interest to the student while enrolled at least half time,
during the grace period after enrollment ends, and during periods of authorized deferment.
The Federal Unsubsidized Student Loan is not interest free at any time. The student is responsible for the
interest from the date of disbursement. However, interest payments are deferred while the student is in
school at least half time, during the grace period and during authorized periods of deferments. The interest
will continue to accrue and will be added (capitalized) to the principal balance once repayment begins.
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Both loan programs have a six-month grace period after the student graduates or drops below half-time
enrollment. That means a student has six months before he or she has to start making payments on the loans.
Federal Work-Study Program
The Federal Work-Study Program is a campus-based program that provides part-time employment for
students who have financial need. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is required for financial
need to be determined. Upon completion of the FAFSA, contact the PTC Financial Aid office to see if
you are eligible to participate in the work-study program. Available work-study jobs are posted on the
Federal Work-Study bulletin board outside the Student Services office in the Administration building
and on the PTC website. The available positions usually consist of employment opportunities in an
office or lab on the PTC campus. Contact the supervisor indicated on the job description to apply for
the position in which you are interested. Upon getting a work-study job, complete the Student Job
Assignment form with your supervisor and submit it to the Work-Study Coordinator along with
personnel documents that are required. Students can work a maximum of 20 hours weekly and receive
a paycheck every two weeks. The amount a student can earn in a year is determined by the amount of
financial need and other aid awarded as part of the financial aid package.
Arkansas Rehabilitation Services
Students with physical or mental disabilities may be eligible to attend college under the sponsorship
of Rehabilitation Services. Call Arkansas Rehabilitation Services at (501) 686-2800 for more information.
Veterans Affairs Benefits
Pulaski Technical College has been approved by federal and state agencies governing Veterans Affairs
to provide training to veterans. Veterans and their dependents may be entitled to educational assistance
programs from the Department of Veterans Affairs to pay their tuition for the approved training.
Veterans should make application for admission to the College and visit with the VA representative in
the Office of Admissions and Records prior to enrolling in classes to make application for benefits. If
approved, veterans will be required to maintain full-time status (12 credit hours) per semester and to
follow their chosen degree plan to be eligible for full benefits. Veterans should be aware that dropping
a class during a semester may affect their benefits and should discuss this situation with the VA
representative prior to dropping a class. Courses completed with a passing grade may not be repeated
and receive benefits for that class. The VA representative may be contacted at (501) 812-2360.
If veterans benefits are not available at the deadline for payment due each semester, the veteran
should make other arrangements to pay the tuition and fees. VA rehab payments must be documented
at the time of the deadline or the veteran will be required to make payment.
Workforce Investment Act (WIA)
This program is designed to provide training for unemployed persons if definite employment
opportunities are available in their chosen field of study. Financial assistance may cover tuition,
books, supplies, and transportation and is subject to the availability of funds. For more information,
call (501) 399-3424 for Little Rock residents or (501) 676-2721 for central Arkansas residents.
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Scholarships
Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship
Awarded to Arkansas high school seniors who demonstrate need and academic achievement on
the American College Testing (ACT) assessment and in pre-collegiate or tech-prep core curricula.
Amount: $3,000 maximum/year
Deadline to apply: June 1
Application: Contact the Arkansas Department of Higher Education (800) 54-STUDY.
Arkansas Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
(AASFAA)
Awarded to at least two Arkansas students planning to attend a member institution. Winners
will be selected at a random drawing during the Spring AASFAA Conference.
Amount: $500
Deadline to apply: March 21
Application: May be obtained at the PTC Financial Aid office.
Ben Wyatt Scholarship
Awarded to a PTC student seeking an associate degree or technical certificate. Based on leader,
honor, activities, and need. May be renewed up to four semesters if a 2.5 GPA is maintained,
along with full-time enrollment (12 hours or more).
Amount: tuition
Deadline to apply: July 1
Application: Contact the PTC Financial Aid office, (501) 812-2289.
Coca-Cola Two-Year Colleges Scholarship
Awarded to students who are U.S. Citizens or permanent residents and have a minimum GPA
of 2.5. They must have completed 100 hours of community service within the previous 12
months and be planning to enroll in at least two courses during the next term at a two-year
institution. Nominations will be made for two PTC students.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline to apply: May 31
Application: May be obtained at the PTC Financial Aid office.
Frank White Rotary Club of Little Rock Scholarship
Awarded to one PTC student who demonstrates financial need, college and community
service, has a GPA of 3.0 or above and is an Arkansas resident. A 300 word essay of activities,
honors, achievements, etc...will be required.
Application: May be obtained at the PTC Financial Aid Office.
Fred’s Second Opportunity Scholarship
Awarded by PTC to students 21 and older who demonstrate need and potential for success.
May be renewed up to four semesters if a 3.0 GPA is maintained.
Amount: Tuition
Deadline to apply: Varies
Application: May be obtained at any Fred’s Dollar Store.
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SkillsUSA Workforce Education Scholarship
Awarded to students placing in the high school state SkillsUSA competitions. Enrollment
must begin during the fall semester immediately following high school graduation. Must be
enrolled full-time and maintain a 3.0 GPA. Renewable up to four semesters.
Amount: Tuition
Deadline to apply: Open
Application: Submit certificate of placement to Financial Aid office.
GED Scholarship
Awarded to first-time entering students who score an average of 600 on the General
Educational Development (GED) exam. Must have taken GED at a center in Pulaski, Saline,
Lonoke, or Faulkner counties during the preceding 12 months. May be renewed up to four
consecutive semesters if a 3.0 semester GPA is maintained with full time status.
Amount: Tuition
Application: Contact the Enrollment Coordinator, (501) 812-2231.
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James A. Jones Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a student seeking a Technical Certificate or Associate of Applied Science degree.
Based on leadership, honors, activities and need. Renewable up to four semesters with a 2.25
GPA (first semester), 2.5 GPA (second semester), and 2.75 GPA (third semester).
Amount: Tuition
Presidential Scholarship
Awarded to high school seniors in Pulaski, Faulkner, Lonoke, and Saline counties and
Sheridan, AR. ACT scores of 19 in English, Math and Reading or comparable COMPASS scores
or rank in the top 20 percent of graduating class required. May be renewed up to four
consecutive semesters if a 3.0 semester GPA is maintained with full time status.
Amount: Tuition
Deadline to apply: June 1
Application: Contact the Enrollment Coordinator, (501) 812-2231.
Rotary Club of Little Rock Scholarship
Awarded to one PTC student who demonstrates financial need, college and community
service, has a GPA of 3.0 or above and is an Arkansas resident. A 300 word essay of
activities, honors, achievements, etc...will be required.
Application: May be obtained at the PTC Financial Aid Office.
Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Pulaski County (SPSF)
A competitive scholarship awarded to single parents who are residents of Pulaski County.
Must have custody of children under 17 years and meet other qualifying requirements.
Amount: $650
Deadline to apply: Varies
Application: Contact Sylvia Crockett, Counselor, Pulaski Technical College, (501) 812-2226
or the Central Arkansas Career Center (501) 376-4119.
Tyson Foundation, Inc. Scholarship
Awarded to a student enrolled in Accounting, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, Computer
Information Systems, Electromechanical Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Office
Technology or Practical Nursing. Preference is given to Tyson employees and employees’
dependents or growers.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline to apply: August 1
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academic information
A c a d e m i c A dv i s i n g
Each student should thoroughly review this catalog and become familiar with the policies and
procedures of the College. Failure to do this may result in serious mistakes for which the student shall
be held fully responsible.
Through a system of academic advising, Pulaski Technical College assists each student in planning
academic programs and developing course schedules. Academic advisers and counselors are available
during registration periods to assist all students enrolling in PTC classes for the first time.
Students who have attended at least one semester at PTC will be eligible to enroll in classes via Web
registration through Campus Connect. Although meeting requirements for graduation is the
responsibility of the student, continuing students are strongly encouraged to consult with an adviser
from their division prior to registering for classes via the Web. Degree plans are available for student
use in Student Services and Counseling.
A c a d e m i c P r o b at i o n a n d S u s p e n s i o n
1. To be in good standing, all students must carry the required minimum cumulative grade-point average
as listed below. Students who fail to meet these standards will be placed on academic probation.
Credit Hours Attempted
Minimum Cumulative Grade-Point Average
9-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.50
18-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.75
31-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
46-60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
2. Students on academic probation, not achieving the minimum cumulative grade-point average as stated
above, shall be suspended for one semester (excluding summer session) except as noted in #3 and # 4
below. Students placed on academic suspension for the second time shall be suspended for one year.
Students placed on academic suspension for the third time shall be suspended for a three-year period.
3. Students on academic probation achieving at least a 2.00 grade-point average for each semester enrolled
will be eligible to enroll in classes but will be continued on academic probation until the minimum
cumulative grade-point average is achieved. Any semester a 2.00 grade-point average is not achieved,
students will be placed on academic suspension as noted in #1.
4. Start Over Again Program may apply for students the first time they are placed on one-semester
suspension. (See program description below.)
5. Transfer students on academic suspension at another institution will not be permitted to enroll at PTC
until the suspension is completed. Transfer students must be eligible to return to the last attended
institution. Transfer students with a grade-point average below 2.00 will enter on academic probation
and must achieve the minimum cumulative grade-point average the first semester of enrollment or they
will be suspended.
6. PTC will not accept hours earned during an academic suspension period for transfer credit hours.
A s s e s s m e n t o f St u d e n t L e a r n i n g
Pulaski Technical College is committed to student learning. During their studies at Pulaski Tech, students
will be involved in various assessment activities that will help determine the nature and extent of their
learning. Students may take a pre-test and a post-test in a particular course, or writing samples may be
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collected in order to ascertain how well students are learning and applying writing skills that they have learned
in the classroom or to keep a portfolio of work completed. Students may be asked to fill out student surveys
to determine how well services at Pulaski Tech are supporting their learning. Graduate and employer surveys
may also be administered in order for Pulaski Tech to garner feedback from students about their learning
experiences and how well that learning translates into the workplace. Students may take end-of-program tests
or complete the CAAP Exam. All of these assessment procedures provide feedback to college that helps
determine strengths and weaknesses in order to continue to provide a quality learning experience.
Start Over Again Program (SOAP)
Students who are suspended for the first-time with a one-semester suspension will be permitted to reenroll in classes for the subsequent semester (spring following a fall suspension or summer/fall term
following a spring suspension) if they agree to participate in the Start Over Again Program. The Start
Over Again Program (SOAP) will permit students who are on suspension to re-enroll in courses in which
they received a D or F grade. PTC recognizes that some students can quickly remove probation and
suspension by repeating the courses with low grades and that the student may be more successful
with these courses if they repeat them immediately.
These students will be required to meet with a counselor located in Counseling Services for
advisement and re-enrollment. Suspended students are ineligible to access Web registration until the
suspension is removed. Students participating in SOAP may not enroll for more than nine hours
during this semester. Students should understand that they might not be eligible for financial aid
while participating in this program.
Students who enroll in SOAP must meet certain requirements, as listed below. If they do not
successfully complete the courses to raise their grade-point average to remove the suspension, the
student must complete the suspension period and will not be eligible to enroll for one semester. The
one-semester suspension is a full semester and does not include summer terms.
Students suspended for the second (one-year) or third (three-year) suspension will not be eligible to
participate in SOAP and they will be required to follow the suspension periods as noted in the catalog
for a second and third suspension. Students may not appeal a suspension without documentation of
extenuating circumstances, such as a major illness, hospitalization, or death in the family.
What are the requirements?
• The student must participate in COLL 1300, College Seminar: A Pathway to Excellence if they
have not already completed it with a C grade or better.
• The student may enroll in no more than nine credit hours for the semester.
• The student must maintain a minimum of a 2.00 semester GPA.
• The student must increase his/her cumulative GPA to meet the academic progress schedule.
• The student must adhere to the PTC attendance policy in all classes regardless of
class/instructor leniency. Students not meeting the attendance policy and who are
administratively dropped will
be dropped from the SOAP program and will be ineligible to enroll for one semester.
• The student will be required to meet with a counselor and to enroll in classes through his/her
assigned counselor.
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Academic Recognition
The College encourages students to strive for high scholastic standards. The College names to the
President’s List any student who has earned 12 or more credit hours in a given semester with a 4.0 gradepoint average and to the Dean’s List any student who has earned 12 or more credit hours in a given
semester with at least a 3.5 grade-point average and no grade below a “C.” No developmental courses
may be included in the 12 or more credit hours.
Academic Clemency
Act 1000 of the 1991 General Assembly of the State of Arkansas requires that state colleges and
universities establish policies for academic clemency for undergraduate students. Pulaski Technical
College has a policy whereby students may petition the College to have previously earned grades and
credits removed from the calculations of their cumulative grade-point averages. To be considered for
academic clemency, the student must meet the following criteria.
Eligibility
1. The student must not have been enrolled in any institution of higher education for a minimum of three
consecutive years.
2. Students who have a cumulative grade point average greater than 1.99 in the semester(s) for which
academic clemency is requested are not eligible.
3. Students who have completed a degree/certificate program are not eligible for clemency.
Conditions
1. The student may submit a written request for academic clemency at the time of admission and no later
than the first semester of enrollment. This request is to be submitted to the Director of Admissions and
Records. Upon verification by the Director of Admissions and Records that the student has met all
requirements, the student will be granted academic clemency.
2. Academic clemency can be granted only once.
3. Academic clemency will be granted when a student completes a minimum of 12 semester hours at
Pulaski Technical College and earns a minimum 2.00 grade-point average.
4. Academic clemency will cover all credits earned during the semester(s) for which it is granted. The
student may not choose partial semesters or courses. All courses will be affected. Although these credits
will not count toward graduation requirements, they will remain on the student’s comprehensive
transcript. Courses on which academic clemency is granted will not be used in the computation of the
cumulative grade-point average. They will be indicated on the transcript as zero credit hours.
5. The comprehensive transcript will contain a notation indicating the date that academic clemency
was granted.
6. Federal and state financial aid regulations and requirements for veterans benefits will prevail over
institutional academic clemency policy if there is a conflict.
7. Policies related to academic clemency pertain only to Pulaski Technical College and may not be honored
by other institutions.
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A c a d e m i c Ye a r
Pulaski Technical College operates on the semester system with fall and spring semesters, two fourweek summer sessions, and one eight-week extended summer session constituting an academic year.
Students with academic deficiencies are urged to enroll in the summer term in order to remove them at
the earliest possible date.
A d d i n g / D r o p p i n g / Wi t h d ra w i n g *
All schedule changes including adding courses, dropping courses, and withdrawing from the College
become effective when submitted to the Office of Admissions and Records or when processed by the
student through Web registration. Students may add and drop courses during the schedule change
period as listed in the academic calendar. Drops or complete withdrawals processed through the 11th
class day will not be recorded on the student’s permanent record. Students dropping or withdrawing
after this date will receive a W on the permanent record. A date of total withdrawal will be posted on
the permanent record.
Students are urged to meet with a counselor or academic adviser before dropping or withdrawing to
determine if an alternate action may be available. Students receiving financial aid should consult with
a financial aid officer to determine how schedule changes affect their financial aid status. (See
“Withdrawal” under the Financial Aid section of this catalog.)
Failure to attend class for any period of time does not constitute a withdrawal. Failure to complete the
withdrawal procedure will constitute improper withdrawal and may result in failing grades being placed
on the student’s permanent academic record.
* Unless noted otherwise, dropping usually refers to a single course and withdrawal usually refers
to complete withdrawal from the College.
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A d m i n i s t rat i v e D r o p P o l i c y f o r N o n at t e n d a n c e
Instructors have the authority to drop students who are not attending their classes consistently
during the fall and spring semesters. For those departments that do not have an attendance policy,
students may be dropped anytime after the student consecutively has not attended twice the number
of class meetings per week. (For example, if the class meets three days per week, an administrative drop
will be processed after six days of non-attendance.) After it is determined that the student will not be
returning to class, the instructor should complete the administrative drop form and submit it to the
Office of Admissions and Records. Instructors in departments that have more restrictive attendance
policies, such as nursing and respiratory therapy, should initiate the administrative drop as
departmental policy dictates.
NOTE : There is no administrative drop policy for the summer sessions.
A d m i n i s t rat i v e D r o p P o l i c y f o r O n l i n e C o u r s e s
Students enrolled in an online course will receive an administrative drop after seven consecutive days
have passed with no log-on to the course.
A dva n c e d P l a c e m e n t
Pulaski Technical College is a participant in the Advanced Placement program. The college awards credit
to students who participate in their high school Advanced Placement (AP) program administered by the
College Board Placement Test Program. Students who wish to obtain Advanced Placement credit must
request the College Board to forward their test scores to the Office of Admissions and Records after they
have been admitted. Students must be enrolled in classes before AP credit will be validated and posted to
the student’s permanent record as earned credit and without grade points. The semester hours of credit
permitted will be that allowed for the corresponding course or sequence of courses at PTC. Contact
Counseling Services for a list of courses available for AP credit and the minimum requirements to be met
in order for credit to be earned. AP credit is not awarded for a course the student has already completed at
the college level. AP credit at other institutions is not automatically transferable to Pulaski Technical
College. Students who wish to transfer AP credit must submit official documentation of earned scores.
A s s o c i at e o f A p p l i e d S c i e n c e ( A . A . S . ) D i s c l a i m e r
The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree is designed for employment purposes, and it should
not be assumed that the degree or courses in the degree will be accepted in transfer by another
institution. While a few institutions have recently begun to accept some courses in the A.A.S. programs,
the general rule is that not all courses in A.A.S. degrees are accepted in transfer toward bachelor’s
degrees. Students to whom transfer is important should get assurance in writing in advance and only
from the institution to which they plan to transfer.
At t e n d a n c e
Students are expected to attend all class sessions. After an unavoidable absence due to illness,
emergency, or other extenuating circumstance, the student must take the responsibility for contacting
instructors in order to initiate arrangements for completing all activities missed. Excessive absences and
work not made up may adversely affect final grades. Failure to attend class for any period of time does
not constitute a withdrawal. Students should attend the first day of classes.
Instructors establish attendance policies for their classes, and the students have the responsibility to
know those policies and to comply with them. When absences exceed the number allowed by the
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instructor of the class, the instructor has the authority to assign the student a grade of “F” at the end of
the semester or to drop the student from the class through an administrative drop.
Attendance for students receiving Veterans Administration benefits will be reported to the VA
representative in Admissions and Records. Unavoidable absences such as jury duty, military duties,
injuries, or illness must have written documentation supplied by the student. Makeup work for classes
or tests missed will be arranged with the instructor’s consent. When a student is administratively
dropped by the instructor or drops him/herself, the Department of Veterans Affairs will be notified of
the last date of attendance and directed to end benefits for the course for the remainder of the term.
Auditing
Occasionally students may take a class without receiving credit. To audit a class, a student should
submit a registration form to the Office of Admissions and Records during regular registration periods
identifying they are enrolling as an audit. Students may change an enrolled class to audit through the
last day to make a schedule change by completing the necessary form in the Office of Admissions and
Records. The student will be charged the same tuition and fees as a regular class. No credit will be
awarded and the letters AU will be recorded for the grade on the student’s permanent record. Auditors
are expected to meet all requirements, including attendance, for a course other than taking
examinations and completing formal written papers. The names of those persons registered to audit a
class will appear on the official class roster.
C ata l o g P r i v i l e g e
Students have the option of graduating under the requirements of the catalog in effect at the time of
initial enrollment, or any subsequent issue while enrolled, but they must complete the requirements
within five years of the catalog selected. Changes in academic programs may make it necessary to move
to a more recent catalog. The present catalog is in force from Summer II 2003 through Summer I 2008.
C o l l e g e - L e v e l E x a m i n at i o n P r o g ra m
The College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) allows a student to receive college credit by
examination. CLEP credit will not be awarded for a course the student has already completed or been
assigned a grade or if the student has completed a more advanced course in the subject matter area.
Official score reports should be submitted to the Counseling Services Office for validation and posting
to the student’s permanent record. Students must be enrolled in classes at PTC before the award will be
posted. CLEP examination credit earned at other institutions of higher education is transferable to PTC
if the test and the minimum score are acceptable. Specific information about which tests are acceptable
can be obtained through Counseling Services.
C o l l e g e - Tra n s f e r C u r r i c u l u m
See “The Curricula” section under University-Transfer Curriculum.
Commencement
All certificate and associate degree candidates are encouraged to participate in commencement
exercises, which are held at the end of the spring semester. Participation in commencement exercises
does not indicate a fulfillment of all requirements for graduation. Students must apply for graduation
according to the deadline to be eligible to participate in the ceremony.
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Course Load
A student enrolled in 12 credit hours during the fall and/or spring term and six credit hours during a
summer term is considered a full-time student.
The normal load for a student during a regular term is 15 credit hours. Six hours is considered a
normal load for a summer term. Generally, 18 hours is the maximum load that a student may carry
during a regular semester, although certain technical programs may specify more. Any student outside
these technical areas wishing to take more than 18 hours must request permission from the Vice
President for Instruction prior to registration. Seven semester hours is the maximum allowed during a
summer term without permission from the Vice President for Instruction. Students may not enroll for
more than the maximum via Web registration.
Credit for Courses
The semester hour is the unit of credit at PTC and is defined as the amount of credit given for one clock
hour in class per week for 16 weeks (or the equivalent). Most classes meet three hours per week and,
therefore, carry three semester hours of credit. Additional credit is given for some laboratory courses.
F a m i ly E d u c at i o n a l R i g h t s a n d P r i va c y A c t
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law designed to protect the privacy
of a student’s educational records. Student educational records are considered confidential and may not
be released to anyone other than the student without the written consent of the student; this includes
the student’s parents and/or spouse. Some information, termed “directory information,” may be
released without the student’s written permission. Directory information may include a student’s name,
address, phone number, dates of attendance, degrees received, major program, height/weight of
athletes, email address, full or part-time status, and the date of birth. Students do have a right to request
that directory information be withheld as confidential. The student should contact the Director of
Admissions and Records to make such a request. The request will be honored for one full year. A new
request should be submitted each year. Students who desire to withhold information may not be
permitted to access Campus Connect.
G e n e ra l G ra d u at i o n R e q u i r e m e n t s
All candidates for graduation must submit an application by November 1 for fall graduation,
February 7 for spring graduation, and July 7 for summer graduation to be sure they have satisfied the
requirements for graduation listed below. Candidates not submitting applications by these deadlines may
be delayed graduation until the next graduation period. Graduation applications may be obtained in
Student Services.
1. Successful completion of all required courses within the program.
2. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0. Some programs require a higher GPA.
3. Successful completion of the required number of credits.
4. Students graduating from Pulaski Technical College must complete 15 semester hours in residence at PTC.
The 15-hour residency requirement must be met when a student works toward subsequent degrees from PTC.
5. Satisfaction of all financial obligations due to the College.
6. Transfer courses must be posted to the student’s permanent record prior to the graduation date. Transfer
transcripts not submitted to the Office of Admissions and Records at least one week prior to the
graduation date may delay graduation.
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7. Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, and Associate of Applied Science degrees - a student must
complete 15 semester credit hours of the degree at the College. These credits must be earned as a regular
student rather than by test-out or other means of advanced placement.
8. Technical Certificate - a student must complete 15 semester credit hours of the certificate at the College. These
credits must be earned as a regular student rather than by test-out or other means of advanced placement.
Second Degree
Occasionally, students may wish to pursue a second degree. In such cases, students must meet all
course requirements for both degrees. Courses that are common to the two degrees can be applied to
both, but the student pursuing a second degree or certificate must complete a minimum of 15 credit
hours beyond those required for the first degree. If the first degree was not earned at PTC, the residency
requirement must be met. Students who have already earned an Associate of Arts or a bachelor’s degree
or above may not complete a second Associate of Arts.
Double Major
In some instances, a student may desire to complete a double major or emphasis within a degree.
Students must meet all course requirements for both majors. Courses that are common to the two majors
can be applied to both, but the student pursuing a double major must complete a minimum of 15 credit
hours beyond those required for the first major. A double major must be earned at the same time the first
major is earned.
G ra d e s a n d t h e G ra d i n g S y s t e m
Grades and Grade Points
Each student is expected to make satisfactory progress in
all courses taken toward the completion of his/her
program. Students who do not make satisfactory progress
will be notified.
Grade Reports
Grade reports are not normally mailed to students.
Students who are required to have a grade report may
request one no later than the last day of final exams of the
semester. All students will have access to Campus Connect
and grades and transcripts will be accessible to view and/or
print after the posting of final grades of the semester.
grading system
Grade
Interpretation
Quality
Points
A
Excellent
B
Good
C
Average
D
Below Average
F
Failing
W
Withdrawal
I
Incomplete
CR
Credit
NC
No Credit
DCR Developmental Credit
4
3
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Grade-Point Average Computation
Each letter grade awarded to a student is assigned a point value. A student may determine the grade points for
each course by multiplying the number of points the grade is worth by the number of credit hours the course carries.
Thus, an “A” letter grade (worth four points) in a three-credit hour course is worth 12 points, and a
“B” letter grade (worth three points) in the same course is worth nine points.
The GPA is determined by adding the total point values for all courses and dividing the total point
values by the total number of credit hours attempted during the same period of time (see table below).
Developmental courses are not included in the computation of cumulative grade-point averages, but
are calculated in the semester GPA.
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grading computation schedule
Credit
Hours
Course
Grade
& Value
Grade
Points
ELT
1103 Computer Fundamentals 3
x
B(3)
=
9
ELT
1205 DC/AC Circuits
5
x
A(4)
=
20
ELT
1304 Digital Electronics I
4
x
B(3)
=
12
3
x
A(4)
=
12
MATH 1302 College Algebra
Total
15
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Divide the total hours (15) into the total grade-points (53) = 3.5 grade-point
average (GPA).
Incomplete Grades
Awarding a grade of incomplete, “INC,” is completely at the discretion of the instructor. A grade of
incomplete is considered only when the student has been unable, because of illness or other reasons
beyond his/her control, to finish work assigned in the course near the end of a semester.
Students must meet the following conditions to be considered for an incomplete grade:
1. The student must contact the instructor to initiate the incomplete request and must make arrangements
for completing the coursework with the instructor.
2. The student must be carrying at least a “C” in the course prior to the circumstances prompting the
request for an incomplete grade.
3. The student must be in compliance with all course requirements, including attendance and must have
completed at least sixty percent of the coursework.
4. The student must submit appropriate documentation of the reason(s) the student is not able to
complete the coursework.
5. The student and instructor must agree on specific course requirements to be completed and must
complete and sign the Incomplete Grade Form.
6. The appropriate Dean must approve all requests for a grade of incomplete.
Course requirements agreed upon by the student and instructor and specified on the Incomplete
Grade Form must be completed within one academic semester. An incomplete grade not made up by
the following semester, excluding summer sessions, will automatically become an “F.” Instructors may
submit a “grade change form” to remove the “I” grade prior to the end of the one academic semester.
G ra d e C h a n g e s
Grades become official after they are posted to the student’s permanent record. Occasionally grades
need to be changed due to error or incomplete grades. Instructors may submit a “grade change form”
including justification for the change to the Director of Admissions and Records for approval no later
than one year after the grade has been officially posted. Changes of grades submitted after one year will
require the signature of the Dean and/or Vice President for Instruction. Students may also appeal a grade
through academic due process. (See student handbook for details on academic due process.)
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R e g i s t rat i o n
All students are expected to register for classes on the days designated for a given term. There is no
registration after classes begin. Students enrolling in classes for the first time at PTC are required
to visit with an adviser. Advisers are available during the registration periods. Continuing students are
strongly encouraged to consult an adviser prior to registering for classes.
Students should be aware that once registered, whether in person or via Web registration, tuition and
fee charges will be generated for those classes. Students are responsible for these charges even
if the student does not attend. To avoid tuition and fee charges, students not planning to attend
after registering for classes should officially withdraw. Refer to the refund policy listed in the expenses
section of this catalog for refund dates.
Repetition of Courses
Any student who has taken a course may repeat the course in order to change the original grade. A
“W,” “WF,” or “F” received for courses will be considered as courses attempted, not earned. All courses
attempted (including repeats) will remain on the transcript. The last grade earned will be used in
computing the grade-point average.
NOTE : If a student repeats a course in which a passing grade was earned (A, B, C, D) and
receives an “F,” the credit previously earned will be invalidated; the grade of “F” will be used in
computing the grade-point average.
Social Security Number and Student Identification Number
Each student is required to have a social security number (SSN). At PTC, the social security number is
used as the identification (ID) number for a student’s permanent record only. In some instances,
students may request to use an institutional assigned number for their ID, but should be aware that this
may complicate their financial aid award. The SSN is confidential and will not be used in a manner to
remove the confidentiality of the number, nor will the SSN be released to a third party without written
permission. The SSN is listed on the student’s permanent record and it will be released as part of the
transcript for identification purposes only.
In addition, each student being admitted to PTC will be assigned an alternative student ID number
to be used for the student ID card. This number will not replace the SSN but will be used in addition to
the SSN for identification of the student.
St u d e n t H a n d b o o k
Students receive a copy of the Student Handbook upon their enrollment at Pulaski Technical College.
The Student Handbook contains general policies of the College and the code of student conduct. The
handbook should be read carefully concerning rules, regulations, etc.
St u d e n t R e c o r d s
Policies and procedures regarding student records are in full compliance with regulations
implementing the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974. Copies of this act and its
implementing regulations are on file in the Office of Admissions and Records. (See Student Handbook
for additional information.)
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Tra n s c r i pt s
The College does not charge for transcripts. Only the student may request a transcript and the request
must be signed. No transcript will be released until all financial records have been cleared. The request
may be made in person, by mail, or by fax. Telephone requests are not accepted. If the official PTC
transcript request form is not used, the following information should be listed on the request: name,
social security number, the dates of attendance, previous names used on educational records, and the
address where the transcript is to be mailed. The request may be faxed to (501) 812-2316. The request
will be processed within three business days and mailed to the recipient or it may be picked up with an
ID. Only official transcripts are issued in the Office of Admissions and Records. Students who need an
unofficial transcript may access Campus Connect up to two years after the last date attended.
Transcripts that have been submitted to PTC for admission or evaluation of credit become a part of
the student’s permanent record and are not reissued. Credit accepted in transfer will be posted to the
PTC transcript only after the student has officially enrolled in classes. Pulaski Technical College scans all
submitted documents and does not retain original copies.
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T e c h n i c a l / O c c u pat i o n a l E d u c at i o n
Advances in technology during recent years have greatly influenced modern society at work and in
the home. Technical knowledge and skills are changing at a rapid rate as business and industry become
even more complex.
Along with this rapid expansion of technical knowledge comes a multitude of new opportunities not
imagined in earlier years, creating a demand for more technically competent people to fill the newly
created positions. Those who will enter the work force must be continuously upgraded and updated in
their knowledge and skills.
The Associate of Applied Science degree and technical/occupational certificate programs are designed
to provide technical knowledge and skills necessary for successful employment within various fields of
business and industry. The broad technical/occupational knowledge, combined with general education
courses that promote communications, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills, should give
individuals the necessary foundation and flexibility to adapt to the ever-changing world of technology.
Philosophy of Technical/Occupational Education
The College will provide technical and occupational education programs to aid students in developing:
• the technical and occupational skills needed to enter successfully into a chosen occupation or
to upgrade skills in one’s current occupation.
• the habits of self-reliance, self-discipline, and resourcefulness in solving problems.
• interpersonal skills and the ability to work in teams.
• desirable health and safety practices.
• a feeling of pride in one’s work.
• proficiency in the use of technology employed in the occupation.
D e v e l o p m e n ta l E d u c at i o n
The developmental education program at Pulaski Technical College exists to help students develop
academic skills for succeeding in college level courses. The program focuses on basic skills in reading,
writing, and mathematics. The program also emphasizes skills that are needed to meet the demands of
college life such as time management, library skills, computing skills, and stress management.
Philosophy of Developmental Education
The College offers developmental courses for students who come to PTC with a lack of the basic
academic skills necessary to do satisfactory college-level studies. The College provides students a
Learning Assistance Lab with programmed instruction to assist them in improving their skills in reading,
writing, and mathematics. The Learning Assistance Lab also provides tutorial services.
The College will strive through developmental education to:
• offer our students courses and services to allow them to develop to their highest potential.
• ensure proper placement of our students by assessing each student’s level of preparedness for
collegiate curricula.
• respond to individual differences and special needs among our students.
• work diligently with our students to develop communication, critical thinking, problem
solving, and analytical skills necessary for the completion of a rigorous collegiate curricula.
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Instructional Components
Below are the developmental education instructional components. Course descriptions are included
in the following section of the catalog.
Students who are required to take developmental courses in two or more disciplines (for example,
reading and English) must enroll in COLL 1300 College Seminar: A Pathway to Excellence.
Developmental courses receive zero credit and do not calculate in cumulative grade point average.
Developmental Reading: Students scoring 82 or above on the COMPASS Reading
Placement Test, or 19 or above on the reading section of the ACT will be considered to have
met minimum reading requirements and will not be required to take developmental reading
courses. Students not meeting this standard will be required to participate in the
developmental reading program by enrolling in the appropriate course(s). To successfully
complete the developmental reading program, students are required to successfully complete
(grade of A, B, or C) the reading class into which they are placed and score at the 11.9 grade
level on the Nelson-Denny Assessment Exam. If a student fails to score at the 11.9 grade
reading level, the student will be required to enroll in the next level reading course. A grade
of DCR will be given when a reading student scores at a level of 12.9 or higher on the total
section of the Nelson Denny assessment survey. This DCR grade will exempt the student from
any further reading classes.
Developmental Writing: Students scoring 75 or above on the COMPASS Writing
Placement Test, or 19 or above on the English section of the ACT may enroll in English
Composition I. Students not meeting this standard must participate in the developmental
writing program by enrolling in the appropriate course. The developmental writing program
must be successfully completed before enrolling in English Composition I.
Developmental Mathematics: Students scoring 41 or above on the COMPASS Algebra
Placement Test, or 19 or above mathematics section of the ACT may enroll in College Algebra
or College Mathematics. Students not meeting this standard must participate in the
developmental mathematics program by enrolling in the appropriate course. The
developmental mathematics program must be successfully completed before enrolling in
College Algebra or College Mathematics.
G e n e ra l E d u c at i o n
It is the intent of Pulaski Technical College to provide general education that students will need either to
succeed in a career or to transfer for further higher education. The College will ensure that the general education
offered is designed to promote breadth and depth of knowledge and to encourage intellectual inquiry.
Philosophy of General Education
The College recognizes the importance of general education and related studies as integral
components of technical education.
The College will strive through general education to lead the student to:
• increase his/her capabilities to communicate through writing, speaking, and reading.
• perform computations, reason logically, and think independently and critically.
• develop a basic understanding of people, cultures, and society.
• develop an appreciation of lifelong learning.
• develop teamwork and workplace skills necessary for success in the world of work.
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General Education Requirements for Technical Certificates
Students in Technical Certificate programs are required to complete a three credit hour course in
mathematics and a three credit hour course in technical communications or English. Students may
choose, upon approval of adviser, to substitute higher level general education courses for the required
courses. Refer to each individual program curriculum for specific general education course requirements.
G e n e ra l E d u c at i o n R e q u i r e m e n t s f o r
A s s o c i at e o f A p p l i e d S c i e n c e D e g r e e s
General education requirements for the A.A.S. degree programs will vary, depending on the particular
technical program requirements. All A.A.S. programs require at least six credit hours of English, three
credit hours of mathematics, three credit hours of social science, and three credit hours of computer
science. Refer to each individual program curriculum for specific general education course requirements.
U n i v e r s i t y - Tra n s f e r C u r r i c u l u m
Many students have plans for completing a baccalaureate degree at a senior college or university. At
PTC, these students have an opportunity to begin work that will apply toward the completion of
requirements for a major field of study at a four-year institution. Counseling Services and faculty
advisers assist students in the selection of courses leading to the proper sequences.
Students who plan to attend a particular college should consult the catalog and admissions office of
that college for information concerning required and elective courses.
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Stat e o f A r k a n s a s M i n i m u m C o r e C u r r i c u l u m
Act 98 of 1989 provides for the establishment of a minimum core of courses which will apply toward
the general education core curriculum requirements for baccalaureate degrees at state-supported
institutions of higher education and which will be fully transferable between state institutions. Students
Should review the Associate of Arts degree for General Education or Associate of Science requirements.
Courses included in the College’s core curriculum are as follows:
English/Speech Communication
Nine (9) credit hours required from the following:
ENGL 1311 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .English Composition I
ENGL 1312 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .English Composition II
ENGL 2330 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Creative Writing I
SPCH 1300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Speech Communication
SPCH 2310 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Speech Communication Concepts
Mathematics
Three (3) credit hours required from the following:
MATH 1302 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .College Algebra
MATH 1303 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Trigonometry
MATH 1304 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Calculus I
MATH 1305 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Calculus II
MATH 2306 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Calculus III
MATH 2307 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Calculus IV
MATH 1306 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .College Mathematics
MATH 1307 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Introduction to Statistics
MATH 1308 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Business Calculus
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Science*
*Note: Pulaski Technical College requires one biological science (4) credit hours and
one physical science (4) credit hours chosen from this list.
Eight (8) credit hours required from the following:
BIOL 1401 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Biological Science
BIOL 1402 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Human Anatomy and Physiology I
BIOL 1403 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Human Anatomy and Physiology II
BIOL 2401 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Microbiology
BIOL 2402 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .General Botany
PHYS 1401 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Physical Science
PHYS 1402 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .College Physics I
PHYS 1403 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .College Physics II
CHEM 1403 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fundamental Chemistry I
CHEM 1404 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fundamental Chemistry II
CHEM 1405 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .General Chemistry I
CHEM 1406 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .General Chemistry II
Fine Arts/Humanities
Six (6) credit hours required from the following list of courses. Students who plan to
transfer to a four-year institution are strongly encouraged to complete three (3) credit
hours of fine arts and three (3) credit hours of humanities. Note: Spanish classes may
be used to complete the requirement for Pulaski Technical College’s fine arts/humanities courses but may not complete requirements in this area at the transfer institution.
Six (6) credit hours required from the following:
ARTS 2300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Introduction to Visual Arts
MUSC 2300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Introduction to Music
DRTH 2300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Introduction to Theatre
ENGL 2333 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .English Literature from the Beginning to 1785
ENGL 2334 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .English Literature from 1785 to the Present
ENGL 2335 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .American Literature from the Beginning to 1865
ENGL 2336 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .American Literature from 1865 to the Present
ENGL 2337 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .World Literature from the Beginning to 1650
ENGL 2338 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .World Literature from 1650 to the Present
PHIL 1310 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Introduction to Philosophy
SPAN 1311 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Elementary Spanish I
SPAN 1312 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Elementary Spanish II
SPAN 2311 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Intermediate Spanish I
SPAN 2312 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Intermediate Spanish II
Social Sciences/U.S. History/Government
Three (3) credit hours required from the following:
HIST 2311 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.S. History to 1877
HIST 2312 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.S. History Since 1877
POLS 1310 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .American National Government
Other Social Sciences
Six (6) credit hours required from the following:
Three (3) credit hours required from two (2) of the following areas*
HIST 1311 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .History of Civilization I
HIST 1312 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .History of Civilization II
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PSYC 2300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Psychology and the Human Experience
PSYC 2320 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Developmental Psychology
SOCI 2300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Introduction to Sociology
SOWK 1301 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Introduction to Social Work
GEOG 1310 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Physical Geography
GEOG 2310 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cultural Geography
ANTH 1310 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Physical Anthropology
ANTH 2310 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cultural Anthropology
ECON 2310 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Principles of Economics I
ECON 2320 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Principles of Economics II
POLS 2320 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .American State and Local Government
HIST 2311 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.S. History to 1877*
HIST 2312 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.S. History Since 1877*
POLS 1310 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .American National Government*
* If not selected to meet U.S. History/Government requirements.
Online Courses
Online courses are designed to give students the access to quality education at a convenient time and
location. Online courses at Pulaski Technical College are facilitated by instructors and follow the
semester schedule’s beginning and ending dates. Students who wish to enroll in an online course must
have access to a computer and an Internet Service Provider. They must also demonstrate ability in the
following areas: using an Internet browser; navigating through a web site; using a word-processing
program; saving, moving, deleting, and attaching files; and emailing. In addition to technical
requirements, students who would like to take an online course should be self-directed learners who
have strong time management and communication skills. They should possess the self-discipline
needed to follow a schedule and the flexibility needed to deal with computer problems should they
arise. An updated, accurate email address is mandatory. In some cases, minimal on-campus presence is
required for presentations or exams.
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Online courses at PTC are delivered through a variety of Course Management Systems: WebCT,
Moodle, and Eduspace. These Course Management Systems provide instructors and students with access
to course content, assignments, discussion boards, mail, chat rooms, whiteboards, quizzes and exams,
and student homepages.
Some courses may require that the student purchase an access code ($10-15) in addition to the
required textbook. Information about online courses is available on the College’s web site. Because
information changes each semester, be sure to access the most current information at
http://www.pulaskitech.edu/online_courses/.
Hybrid Courses
The term “hybrid” describes courses that are a combination of online and on-campus coursework.
Students who take a hybrid course will be required to come to campus on the designated day and at the
designated time for their course. The remainder of the course will be completed online. The class
schedule designates hybrid courses with the word “hybrid” next to them.
Success in an Online or Hybrid Class
The College provides a variety of ways to help online and hybrid students get the information and
assistance they need to be successful in class. All basic information about taking an online class is
available at http://www.pulaskitech.edu/online_courses/. Each semester, orientations are held the week
of registration for new online students. An Introduction to Online Learning course (three credit hours)
is available as a hybrid course for students who need more instruction in taking an online class. There
is also a Student Helpdesk in WebCT that provides support and resources throughout the semester to
students in online and hybrid classes.
C o n t i n u i n g E d u c at i o n / B u s i n e s s O u t r e a c h
Continuing and community education classes are offered throughout the year. These classes are
organized when there is a need for refresher courses, related instruction, or classes to upgrade or update
the skills of persons already employed. Continuing and community education classes requested by
industries are designed to meet their needs.
For additional information on continuing and community education classes, contact the Business
and Industry Center on the Aerospace Education Center campus, (501) 907-6670.
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A s s o c i at e of Arts
The Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree is designed for students who wish to complete the first two years of
a baccalaureate degree and transfer to a four-year institution. The A.A. degree at Pulaski Technical College
requires successful completion of 62 credit hours with a minimum 2.00 cumulative grade-point average.
Courses taken to satisfy A.A. degree requirements must have a “C” or better in order to transfer to a fouryear institution. Successful completion of 15 degree credits as a regular student of PTC and satisfaction of
all financial obligations due to the College are required for graduation.
General Education Requirements
English Composition......................................................................................6 credit hours
English Composition I
English Composition II
Speech...............................................................................................................3 credit hours
Speech Communication
Mathematics....................................................................................................3 credit hours
College Algebra or College Mathematics (with approval)
Natural Science ..............................................................................................8 credit hours
Physical Science course (with lab)
Biological Science course (with lab)
Arts and Humanities......................................................................................9 credit hours
Literature course (3 hours)
Arts/Humanities (6 hours)
Social Sciences...............................................................................................15 credit hours
United States History or U.S. Political Science course (3 hours)
Western Civilization I or II (3 hours)
Social Science electives (9 hours)
Students may use no more than one course in any of the following areas to fulfill
the Social Science elective requirement:
Psychology
Anthropology
Sociology
History
Geography
Political Science
Economics
Religion
Health/Physical Education ...........................................................................3 credit hours
Concepts of Lifetime Health and Wellness
Elective Courses ............................................................................................15 credit hours
Students must consult with their adviser before selecting elective courses. Electives may be
selected from any credit course. Elective courses, unless designed specifically for transfer,
may not be accepted for credit at the four-year institution that the student plans to attend
to complete a baccalaureate degree.
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR THE ASSOCIATE OF ARTS: 62
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A s s o c i at e o f A rts in Teach in g
The Associate of Arts in Teaching (A.A.T.) is a two-year transfer degree designed to introduce students
to the profession of teaching. This degree is designed for students who wish to complete the first two
years of a baccalaureate degree. It does not qualify a student to immediately become a teacher, but it
maximizes the hours taken at the two-year institution to better prepare a student entering a teacher
education program at a four-year institution. This degree focuses on the Middle School Math/Science
and Middle School Language Arts/Social Studies emphases. Each track includes two education courses
that serve as an introduction to the education profession. The Introduction to Education course is a preprofessional course that includes field experiences and is designed to acquaint potential teachers with
the classroom experience and a general introduction to what is required of an education major. The
Introduction to K-12 Educational Technology course focuses on standard technical skills and the
educational use of the applications. Both courses require permission to enroll.
In order to assure quality and equality with the students who begin education majors at the four-year
institutions, this degree has similar requirements:
• Courses taken to satisfy the Associate of Arts in Teaching degree must have a "C" or better in
order to transfer to a four-year institution;
• Students must have a final grade point average of at least 2.65;
• In order to receive the degree, a student must pass Praxis I, which is an academic skills
assessment designed to be taken before the junior year to measure reading, writing and
mathematical skills. The scores must be sent to the Registrar prior to verification of graduation.
• All developmental courses must be completed.
Following is a list of course requirements for students seeking to earn the Associate of Arts in Teaching
degree in one of the two tracks. Specific courses will vary depending on the four-year transfer institution
chosen by the student. Students must consult an adviser or their Dean to receive information on specific
courses required.
AAT State of Arkansas Minimum Core
Math/Science
Language Arts/
Social Studies
English/Communication
3 credit hours
3 credit hours
3 credit hours
3 credit hours
3 credit hours
3 credit hours
Mathematics
College Algebra
3 credit hours
3 credit hours
Lab Sciences (required)
Biological Science course
Chemistry course
Physical Science course
4 credit hours
4 credit hours
4 credit hours
Fine Arts
3 credit hours
4 credit hours
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Humanities
World Literature course
3 credit hours
3 credit hours
Social Sciences
History of Civilization
U.S. History course
Geography course
3 credit hours
3 credit hours
3 credit hours
3 credit hours
3 credit hours
3 credit hours
35 credit hours
35 credit hours
Subtotal
Other Courses (Electives for AAT Program)
Math/Science
English
Advanced Grammar*
Advanced Composition*
Mathematics
Calculus course
Math I**
Math II***
(based on UALR’s degree)
Lab Science (Elective)
Physical Science course
Geology course
3 credit hours
3 credit hours
3 credit hours
3 credit hours
3 credit hours
4 credit hours
4 credit hours
Humanities
World Literature
American Literature
Social Sciences
History of Civilization
Arkansas History
American National Government
Psychology
Language Arts/
Social Studies
3 credit hours
3 credit hours
3 credit hours
3 credit hours
3 credit hours
3 credit hours
3 credit hours
Math/Science
Language Arts/
Social Studies
Introduction to Education
3 credit hours
3 credit hours
Intro to K-12
Educational Technology
3 credit hours
3 credit hours
3 credit hours
Education Courses
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS:
64 CREDIT HOURS
66 CREDIT HOURS
* Some four-year campuses require these to be upper level.
** Math I: Sets and Logic, systems of numeration, number systems and operations, elementary number theory
*** Math II: Geometry and measurement, statistics and probability
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A s s o c i at e o f S cien ce Degree
The Associate of Science (A.S.) degree is a 62-credit hour transfer degree designed for students planning
to seek a baccalaureate degree in natural science or mathematics. The A.S. degree includes the state
minimum core curriculum, but differs from the Associate of Arts degree or the Associate of Applied
Science degree in that students are required to take additional hours in math and science and are allowed
a wider choice of elective courses. Students will choose an option with the A.S. degree and complete the
option requirements to receive the degree. Students seeking the A.S. degree should refer to the curriculum
of the intended transfer institution when selecting courses to ensure maximum transfer credit.
English Composition......................................................................................6 credit hours
Speech...............................................................................................................3 credit hours
Mathematics....................................................................................................3 credit hours
College Algebra
Natural Science ...............................................................................................8 credit hours
Biological Science course (with lab)
Physical Science course (with lab)
Arts and Humanities......................................................................................6 credit hours
Literature course (3 hours)
Arts/Humanities (3 hours)
Social Sciences.................................................................................................9 credit hours
United States History or U.S. Political Science course (3 hours)
Western Civilization I or II (3 hours)
Social Science electives (3 hours)
Choose one course from any of the following areas to fulfill the Social Science
elective requirement:
Psychology
Geography
Anthropology
Sociology
Economics
Political Science
Computer Proficiency....................................................................................3 credit hours
Introduction to Computers or Computer Concepts or Computer Fundamentals
Science/Mathematics ..................................................................................8-9 credit hours
Students should consult with their transfer institution when choosing Science/Mathematics
courses:
Human Anatomy and Physiology I/II
General Chemistry I/II
Calculus I/II/III/IV
Microbiology
College Physics I/II
Business Calculus
General Botany
Trigonometry
Introduction to
Statistics
Elective Courses ............................................................................................16 credit hours
Students should consult with their transfer institution when choosing elective courses.
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR THE ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE: 62-63
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A s s o c i at e o f S c ien ce Degree
Option: Computer Science
The Associate of Science in Computer Science degree is a 63-credit hour transfer degree
designed for students planning to seek a baccalaureate degree in computer science.
First Semester
Credit Hours
ENGL 1311
MATH 1302
SPCH 1300
CIS 1133
POLS 1310
Total credit hours
English Composition I ..............................................................................3
College Algebra..........................................................................................3
Speech Communication ...........................................................................3
Internet Technologies................................................................................3
American National Government ..............................................................3
15
Second Semester
ENGL 1312
MATH 1303
CIS 2513
BIOL 1401
MATH 2310
Total credit hours
English Composition II .............................................................................3
Trigonometry .............................................................................................3
Introduction to C++ Programming ..........................................................3
Biological Science ......................................................................................4
Discrete Mathematics................................................................................3
16
Third Semester
PHYS 1401
CIS 2633
CIS 2634
MATH 1304
HIST 1311
Total credit hours
Physical Science.........................................................................................4
Advanced C++ Programming....................................................................3
Computer Organization and Assembly Language...................................4
Calculus I ...................................................................................................3
History of Civilization I ............................................................................3
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Fourth Semester
CIS 2333
PHIL 1310
ECON 2310
ENGL 2337
CIS
Total credit hours
Data Structures ..........................................................................................3
Introduction to Philosophy ......................................................................3
Principles of Economics I..........................................................................3
World Literature from the Beginning to 1650.........................................3
Approved Elective......................................................................................3
15
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR THE
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE:
70
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The Associate of Applied Science in Business prepares students for positions in the
career fields of Accounting, Office Technology, and Paralegal Technology. Certificate
options provide for quick entry into Accounting, Legal Secretarial and Office
Technology careers. The emphasis in Office Technology is designed to give the students
the necessary background knowledge and skills to utilize the technologies needed by
secretaries and administrative assistants in today’s offices.
B usiness
Associate of Applied Science
Option: Accounting
First Semester
Credit Hours
ENGL 1311
ACCT 2310
BUS 1113
BUS 1233
BUS 1303
Total credit hours
Principles of Accounting I.........................................................................3
Business Machines/Math Applications.....................................................3
Intermediate Keyboarding ........................................................................3
Introduction to Computers ......................................................................3
15
Second Semester
MATH 1301
ACCT 2330
BUS 1143
BUS 2393
BUS 2603
Total credit hours
College Business Mathematics..................................................................3
Principles of Accounting II .......................................................................3
Computer Applications for Accounting/QuickBooks..............................3
Spreadsheet Applications/EXCEL .............................................................3
Introduction to Business...........................................................................3
15
Third Semester
ACCT 2413
BUS 1243
BUS 2633
ENGL 1312
BUS 2353
BUS 1801
Total credit hours
Financial Analysis......................................................................................3
Business Communications........................................................................3
Legal Environment of Business ................................................................3
Database Management with Access..........................................................3
Job Seeking Techniques.............................................................................1
16
Fourth Semester
ACCT 2503
ACCT 2533
SPCH 1300
Social Science
ACCT 2703
ACCT/BUS
Total credit hours
Federal Income Tax ...................................................................................3
Payroll Accounting ...................................................................................3
Computer Applications for Accounting II ...............................................3
Approved Elective* ....................................................................................3
18
TOTAL
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*Must choose one of the following:
ACCT 2513
Cost Accounting
ACCT 2523
Managerial Accounting
Small Business Management
BUS 2613
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Option: Office Supervision/Management
First Semester
Credit Hours
ENGL 1311
BUS 1233
BUS 1303
MATH 1302
ACCT 2310
Total credit hours
College Algebra..........................................................................................3
15
Second Semester
ACCT 2330
BUS 2603
ECON 2310
BUS 2363
BUS 1243
Total credit hours
Principles of Economics I..........................................................................3
Powerpoint.................................................................................................3
Business Communications .......................................................................3
15
Third Semester
ENGL 1312
BUS 2503
ACCT 2523
BUS 2633
SPCH 1300
Total credit hours
Office Management...................................................................................3
Managerial Accounting ............................................................................3
Legal Environment of Business ................................................................3
15
Fourth Semester
BUS 2643
BUS 2623
BUS 1801
ECON 2320
BUS/CIS
Social Science
Total credit hours
Human Relations.......................................................................................3
Human Resource Management ................................................................3
Principles of Economics II.........................................................................3
16
TOTAL
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Option: Office Technology
First Semester
Credit Hours
ENGL 1311
BUS 1123
BUS 1303
BUS 1113
BUS 1233
Total credit hours
Accounting Fundamentals* .....................................................................3
15
Second Semester
BUS 1243
BUS 2603
BUS 1513
MATH 1301
Social Science
Total credit hours
Introduction to Word Processing/Microsoft® Word ...............................3
15
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Third Semester
ENGL 1312
BUS 2414
BUS 2393
SPCH 1300
BUS/CIS
Total credit hours
Advanced Word Processing/Microsoft® Word .......................................4
16
Fourth Semester
BUS 2503
BUS 2353
BUS 2403
BUS 2433
BUS 1801
BUS/CIS
Total credit hours
Office Management...................................................................................3
Database Management with Access ........................................................3
Desktop Publishing ...................................................................................3
Integrated Business Applications..............................................................3
16
TOTAL
62
*May substitute ACCT 2310
Rapid advances in the forensic sciences have had a tremendous impact on criminal
investigations. Utilizing new technologies and techniques, investigators today have
more resources at hand than ever before to successfully process crime scenes. The
Crime Scene Investigation program has been designed to provide law enforcement
practitioners with these resources. Through hands-on instruction and access to experts
in the field, participants will gain the knowledge and skills needed to recognize and
appropriately document, collect, preserve, and store evidence from a crime scene,
ultimately allowing them to solve more crime in their communities. This program is
available exclusively to Arkansas law enforcement personnel who are actively
employed within a criminal justice organization in the state.
Students enrolled in this program of study will obtain 44 credit hours by completing
basic law enforcement training at an ACLEST accredited academy and attending
advanced law enforcement courses presented by the Criminal Justice Institute of the
University of Arkansas. Then the students will complete 18-19 credit hours of general
education at Pulaski Technical College.
Criminal Justice Institute
Crime Scene Investigation, Technical Certificate............................................................................36
Advanced Crime Scene Technician, Certificate Program .................................................................4
Special Topics ...........................................................................................................................4
Total credit hours
44
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Choose 12-13 credit hours from the following courses:
BIOL 1401
ENGL 1312
SPCH 1300
HIST 2355
History of Arkansas ...................................................................................3
ANTH 2310
Cultural Anthropology or
SOCI 2300
Introduction to Sociology.........................................................................3
POLS 1310
BUS 2603
CRJU 2300
Introduction to Criminal Justice ..............................................................3
SPAN 1311
Elementary Spanish I ................................................................................3
PSYC 2300
Psychology and the Human Experience ..................................................3
Total credit hours
18-19
TOTAL
62-63
The Law Enforcement Administration program is designed to prepare law
enforcement professionals for the unique challenges they will face as supervisors and
agency heads. Utilizing proven management principles specific to law enforcement,
participants will learn how to better meet the needs of their personnel and constituents.
In addition, they will develop needed skills in critical areas of law enforcement
management, including communication, case law, agency development, and much
more. This program is available exclusively to Arkansas law enforcement
personnel who are actively employed within a criminal justice organization
in the state.
L a w E n f o r c e m e nt Adm in is tration
basic law enforcement training at an ACLEST accredited academy and attending advanced
courses presented by the Criminal Justice Institute of the University of Arkansas. Then the
students will complete 31credit hours of general education at Pulaski Technical College.
Credit Hours
School of Law
Enforcement Supervision....................................................................................................................9
Law Enforcement Administration and Management........................................................................3
Integrity in Law Enforcement ............................................................................................................3
Legal Aspects of Law Enforcement.....................................................................................................3
Varied Principles of Law Enforcement ...............................................................................................3
DWI Detection and Field Tests...........................................................................................................3
Law Enforcement Communications ..................................................................................................3
Crisis Negotiations ..............................................................................................................................3
Law Enforcement Electives .................................................................................................................6
Total credit hours
36
75
programs of study
Pulaski Technical College
ENGL 1311
ENGL 1312
MTH 1103
SPCH 1300
BIOL 1401
BUS 1303
BUS 2603
CRJU 2300
SOCI 2300
POLS 1310
Total credit hours
Credit Hours
Technical Mathematics I ...........................................................................3
Introduction to Criminal Justice ..............................................................3
31
TOTAL
67
Pa ra le ga l T e ch n ol ogy
The Associate of Applied Science degree in Paralegal Technology is designed to
provide an understanding of the law and practical skills necessary for a career as a
paralegal/legal assistant. Instruction includes principles and practical experiences in
word processing, legal writing, ethical legal practice, professional responsibility and
organizing legal ideas and factual materials in order to assist attorneys in the research,
investigation, document preparation, and writing responsibilities of a law firm.
First Semester
Credit Hours
ENGL 1311
LGS 1103
PSYC 2300
LGS 1203
PLG 1103
Total credit hours
Legal Terminology.....................................................................................3
Introduction to Law ..................................................................................3
Legal Research and Writing I ....................................................................3
15
Second Semester
ENGL 1312
MATH 1301
BUS 1503
BUS 1513
PLG 1203
PLG 1303
Total credit hours
Introduction to Word Processing/WordPerfect or
Legal Research and Writing II...................................................................3
Torts............................................................................................................3
15
Third Semester
PLG 2103
PLG 2202
PLG 2303
PLG 2403
BUS 1801
POLS 1310
PLG
Civil Litigation...........................................................................................3
Legal Ethics ................................................................................................2
Real Estate Law ..........................................................................................3
Criminal Law .............................................................................................3
76
programs of study
Total credit hours
17
Fourth Semester
PLG 2502
PLG 2603
PLG 2703
PLG 2802
PLG 2902
PLG 2901
Humanities
Total credit hours
Family Law.................................................................................................2
Commercial Law........................................................................................3
Wills, Trusts, and Probate..........................................................................3
Business Organizations .............................................................................2
Trial Practice ..............................................................................................2
Computer Support.....................................................................................1
16
TOTAL
63
Approved Electives*
PLG 1802 Constitutional Law
PLG 1812 Administrative Law
PLG 1822 Bankruptcy Law
A c c o un tin g
Technical Certificate
First Semester
Credit Hours
BUS 1113
ENGL 1311
ACCT 2310
BUS 1303
BUS 1233
Total credit hours
Introduction to Computers or a CIS/BUS Elective ..................................3
15
Second Semester
ACCT 2330
BUS 1143
BUS 2393
BUS 2353
BUS 1801
BUS/CIS
Total credit hours
Computer Applications for Accounting/QuickBooks..............................3
16
TOTAL
31
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programs of study
Students enrolled in this program of study will obtain 33 credit hours by
completing basic law enforcement training at an ACLEST accredited academy and
attending advanced courses presented by the Criminal Justice Institute of the
University of Arkansas. Then the students will complete three credit hours of general
education at Pulaski Technical College.
Credit Hours
Certificate of Proficiency .................................................................................................................18
Special Topics
..................................................................................................................12
Computer Applications ....................................................................................................................3
Total credit hours
33
MATH 1302
Total credit hours
Credit Hours
College Algebra..........................................................................................3
3
TOTAL
36
basic law enforcement training at an ACLEST accredited academy and attending
advanced courses presented by the Criminal Justice Institute of the University of
Arkansas. Then the students will complete 15 credit hours of general education at
Pulaski Technical College.
Credit Hours
School of Law
Law Enforcement Administration and Management........................................................................3
Integrity in Law Enforcement ............................................................................................................3
Total credit hours
21
ENGL 1311
MATH 1103
SPCH 1300
BUS 2603
BUS 1303
Total credit hours
Credit Hours
Speech Communications ..........................................................................3
15
78
programs of study
L e ga l S ecretarial
First Semester
Credit Hours
ENGL 1311
MATH 1301
BUS 1503
BUS 1513
LGS 1103
LGS 1203
Total credit hours
Legal Terminology.....................................................................................3
Introduction to Law ..................................................................................3
15
Second Semester
BUS 1243
BUS 1123
BUS 2643
BUS 1801
PLG 2202
PLG 1103
BUS 2633
BUS 2414
Total credit hours
Accounting Fundamentals* ......................................................................3
Human Relations.......................................................................................3
Legal Ethics ................................................................................................2
Legal Research and Writing I or
Legal Environment of Business or
Advanced Word Processing/Microsoft® Word.........................................3
15
TOTAL
30
O f f i c e T echn ol ogy
First Semester
Credit Hours
ENGL 1311
BUS 1303
BUS 1113
BUS 1233
MATH 1301
Total credit hours
15
Second Semester
BUS 1243
BUS 1123
BUS 1503
BUS 1513
BUS 2353
BUS 2643
BUS 1801
Total credit hours
Accounting Fundamentals* ......................................................................3
Human Relations.......................................................................................3
16
TOTAL
31
79
programs of study
Certificate of Proficiency
Students enrolled in this program of study will obtain 15 credit hours by completing basic law
enforcement training at an ACLEST accredited academy and attending advanced courses presented
by the Criminal Justice Institute of the University of Arkansas. Then the students will complete
three credit hours of general education at Pulaski Technical College.
Credit Hours
Crime Scene Technician Certificate Program ....................................................................................9
Certificate of Completion...................................................................................................................6
Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy
Total credit hours
15
ENGL 1311
Total credit hours
Credit Hours
3
TOTAL
18
Students enrolled in this program of study will obtain 15 credit hours by completing basic
law enforcement training at an ACLEST accredited academy and attending advanced
courses presented by the Criminal Justice Institute of the University of Arkansas. Then the
students will complete three credit hours of general education at Pulaski Technical College.
Credit Hours
School of Law
Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy
Total credit hours
15
ENGL 1311
Total credit hours
Credit Hours
3
TOTAL
18
80
81
programs of study
In today’s technology driven world, businesses depend on computers to get the job
done. The Associate of Applied Science degree in Computer Information Systems helps
students develop the skills that lead to employment in the information technology
field. The technical certificate program provides students with basic information
technology skills that lead to roles in computer support and serve as building blocks for
the development of additional computing skills.
C o m p u t e r I n f o r m ation Sys tem s
Students pursuing the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Computer
Information Systems design a personal course of study in conjunction with a
CIS faculty adviser who shares the student’s area of interest. Degree plans
commonly emphasize one of six concentrations: Web Site Support Specialist,
Programming Support Specialist, Database Support Specialist, Network Support
Specialist, Workstation Support Specialist or End-User Support Specialist.
Students with other needs or interests may develop unique concentrations with
the consent of the faculty advisor. Students are required to contact the advisor
each semester before they may register for classes.
In addition to the general education requirements, all students must complete
CIS 1223 Desktop Operating Systems and CIS 1403 Microcomputer Applications
I. Students then select 9-12 credit hours of CIS Core Electives. The remaining
34-37 credit hours are selected from the CIS Advanced Electives. All electives
must be approved by the student’s advisor.
ENGL 1311
ENGL 1312
MATH 1302
SPCH 1300
Social Science
Total credit hours
Credit Hours
English Composition I .............................................................................3
College Algebra..........................................................................................3
Approved Elective .....................................................................................3
15
CIS Core Requirements
CIS 1223
Desktop Operating Systems ......................................................................3
CIS 1403
Microcomputer Applications I..................................................................3
Total credit hours
6
*Students must consult with the advisor in their degree option before selecting CIS Core Electives.
CIS Core Electives
9-12 credit hours selected from the following:
CIS 1103
CIS 1133
CIS 1143
CIS 1203
Computer Concepts ..................................................................................3
Introduction to Programming ..................................................................3
Introduction to Operating Systems ..........................................................3
82
programs of study
CIS 1413
Introduction to databases .........................................................................3
CIS 1424
Introduction to SQL .................................................................................4
CIS 1503
Digital Media and Design .........................................................................3
CIS 1613
The Business of the Internet .....................................................................3
CIS 1823
Customer Service and Support .................................................................3
CIS 1923
Help Desk Applications.............................................................................3
CIS 2303
Introduction to Networking .....................................................................3
CIS 2523
Introduction to Web Page Design ............................................................3
CIS 2903
Fundamentals of UNIX .............................................................................3
CIS 2923
Introduction to Wireless Networks ..........................................................3
Total credit hours
9-12
*Students must consult with the adviser in their degree option before selecting CIS Advanced Electives.
CIS Advanced Electives
34-37 credit hours selected from the following:
CIS 1154
CIS 1244
CIS 1254
CIS 1264
CIS 1504
CIS 1513
CIS 1814
CIS 1824
CIS 1826
CIS 2104
CIS 2113
CIS 2123
CIS 2314
CIS 2315
CIS 2324
Voice and Data Cabling ............................................................................4
Electronics for Personal Computer Technicians ......................................4
IT Essentials I .............................................................................................4
IT Essentials II............................................................................................4
Visual Basic.NET Programming ................................................................4
Microcomputer Applications II.................................................................3
Local Area Networks..................................................................................4
Network Routing .......................................................................................4
Internetworking.........................................................................................6
Business System Analysis and Design ......................................................4
CIS Internship............................................................................................3
Special Topics.............................................................................................3
Database Design ........................................................................................4
Microsoft Server Administration ..............................................................5
Advanced SQL Programming....................................................................4
83
programs of study
CIS 2325
CIS 2343
CIS 2375
CIS 2423
CIS 2513
CIS 2533
CIS 2544
CIS 2554
CIS 2563
CIS 2604
CIS 2613
CIS 2624
CIS 2633
CIS 2634
CIS 2654
CIS 2733
CIS 2754
CIS 2814
CIS 2824
CIS 2834
CIS 2844
CIS 2854
CIS 2885
CIS 2913
Total credit hours
Microsoft Network Infrastructure .............................................................5
TCP/IP Networking ...................................................................................3
Microsoft Active Directory Services..........................................................5
Advanced SQL ...........................................................................................3
Introduction to Computer Science...........................................................3
Web Site Administration and Security .....................................................3
Advanced Web Page Design and Languages ............................................4
Web and Graphic Design .........................................................................4
Perl .............................................................................................................3
Database Programming .............................................................................4
Java.............................................................................................................3
Advanced Visual Basic.NET......................................................................4
Introduction to Computer Science II .......................................................3
Computer Organization and Assembly Language...................................3
Microsoft Network Security ......................................................................4
Data Structures ..........................................................................................3
Creating a SQL Server Database................................................................4
Cisco Advanced Routing...........................................................................4
Cisco Remote Access .................................................................................4
Cisco LAN Switch Configuration .............................................................4
Cisco Internetworking Troubleshooting ..................................................4
Fundamentals of Network Security ..........................................................4
Managing a Microsoft Network Environment.........................................5
Introduction to Unix Networking............................................................3
34-37
TOTAL
64-70
End-User Support Specialist
The End-User Support Specialist option lays a foundation for information technology skills
that will help a student support users of computers within a business environment.
First Semester
Credit Hours
ENGl 1311
MATH 1301
SPCH 1300
CIS 1103
CIS 1223
Total credit hours
Computer Concepts ..................................................................................3
Desktop Operating Systems ......................................................................3
15
First Semester
Credit Hours
CIS 1833
CIS 1403
CIS 1823
CIS 1203
CIS 1133
Total credit hours
Introduction to Hardware and Installation .............................................3
Microcomputer Applications I..................................................................3
Customer Service and Support .................................................................3
15
TOTAL
30
84
85
programs of study
R e s p i rat o r y Th erap y
The Respiratory Therapy program offers the student an Associate of Applied Science
degree, which is designed to prepare the student in the theory and application skills
required for a career as a respiratory therapist at the certification level. In addition to
theory and laboratory instruction, the student receives clinical experience instruction.
The Associate of Applied Science degree program combines the general education courses
with the skills courses to prepare a graduate to serve in expanded roles required for allied
health workers. The program is accredited through the Commission on Accreditation of
Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) of the American Medical Association.
Contact the Allied Health and Human Services Division secretary for admission requirements.
First Semester
ENGL 1311
MATH 1302
SPCH 1300
HIST
Total credit hours
Credit Hours
College Algebra or approved mathematics course ..................................3
History of Civilization,
U.S. History, or approved history course..................................................3
12
Second Semester
ENGL 1312
PHYS 1402
PSYC 2300
SOCI 2300
BUS 1303
Total credit hours
College Physics I or approved lab science course ....................................4
Psychology and the Human Experience or
Introduction to Computers or approved computer course.....................3
13
Third Semester
RES 1106
RES 1205
RES 1304
RES 1402
RES 1502
RES 1603
RES 1701
RES 1801
Total credit hours
Basic Sciences.............................................................................................6
Non-Critical Care ......................................................................................5
Clinical Practicum I...................................................................................4
Mechanical Ventilation I ..........................................................................2
Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology ...........................................2
Critical Care...............................................................................................3
Respiratory Pharmacology ........................................................................1
Internal Medicine I....................................................................................1
24
Fourth Semester
RES 2103
RES 2203
RES 2309
RES 2402
RES 2502
Total credit hours
Mechanical Ventilation II .........................................................................3
Neonatal/Pediatrics ...................................................................................3
Clinical Practicum II..................................................................................9
Pulmonary Function Testing ....................................................................2
Internal Medicine II ..................................................................................2
19
Summer Term
RES 2603
RES 2703
Total credit hours
Medical Specialties.....................................................................................3
Clinical Practicum III ................................................................................3
6
TOTAL
74
86
programs of study
Cosmetology
This three-semester program is designed to provide cosmetology education to
meet the requirements of government agencies and the skills standards set for
entry level cosmetologists and nail technicians. Cosmetology is the art and
science of beautifying and improving the skin, nails, and hair and the study of
cosmetics and their application. This is a course of study in the basic services,
theories, and principles of cosmetology arts and sciences.
First Semester
Credit Hours
COSM 1500
COSM 1501
COSM 1502
MTH 1103
Total credit hours
Hygiene and Sanitation ............................................................................5
Cosmetic Therapy .....................................................................................5
Haridressing ...............................................................................................5
18
Second Semester
COSM 1303
COSM 1504
COSM 1505
COM 1203
Total credit hours
Salon Deportment .....................................................................................3
Salon Management....................................................................................5
Manicuring ................................................................................................5
Technical Communication .......................................................................3
16
Third Semester
COSM 2500
COSM 2501
COSM 2502
Total credit hours
Pedicuring ..................................................................................................5
Nail Theory ................................................................................................5
Advanced Nail Theory ..............................................................................5
15
TOTAL
49
D e n ta l A s s is tin g
This two-semester program is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills
for all areas of the modern dental office, dental operatory, laboratory, and business
office. Upon successful program completion, students are eligible to sit for the Dental
Assisting National Board for certification and apply for registration with the Arkansas
State Board of Dental Examiners. The program is accredited by the Commission on
Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association.
Contact the Allied Health and Human Services Division secretary for admission requirements.
First Semester
DEN 1103
DEN 1203
DEN 1303
DEN 1404
DEN 1504
Credit Hours
Dental Science ...........................................................................................3
Biomedical Science ....................................................................................3
Clinical Science I .......................................................................................3
Chairside Assisting I ..................................................................................4
Dental Materials I ......................................................................................4
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programs of study
DEN 1603
DEN 1702
SPCH 1300
Total credit hours
Dental Radiography I ................................................................................3
Preventive Dentistry..................................................................................2
25
Second Semester
DEN 2101
DEN 2201
DEN 2303
DEN 2405
DEN 2508
Total credit hours
Dental Materials II.....................................................................................1
Dental Radiography II...............................................................................1
Chairside Assisting II.................................................................................3
Clinical Science II ......................................................................................5
Clinical Practice & Seminars.....................................................................8
18
TOTAL
43
P ra c t i c a l N urs in g
The Practical Nursing program combines theory instruction with clinical experiences.
The program, which is two semesters and one summer term, is approved by the
Arkansas Board of Nursing. Upon successful completion, the student is eligible to take
the NCLEX licensure exam. Contact the Allied Health and Human Services Division
secretary for admission requirements.
First Semester
Credit Hours
LPN 1101
LPN 1114
LPN 1204
LPN 1304
LPN 1403
LPN 1503
Total credit hours
Vocational, Legal, and Ethical Concepts..................................................1
Basic Nursing Principles and Skills ........................................................14
Pharmacology ............................................................................................4
Body Structure and Function....................................................................4
Nursing of Children .................................................................................3
Nursing of the Geriatric Client.................................................................3
29
Second Semester
LPN 1616
LPN 1702
LPN 1803
LPN 1902
Total credit hours
Nursing of Adults I .................................................................................16
Nutrition in Health and Illness ...............................................................2
Nursing of Mothers and Infants ..............................................................3
Mental Health Nursing ............................................................................2
23
Summer Term
LPN 2102
LPN 2204
Total credit hours
Nursing Process/Course Review ...............................................................2
Nursing of Adults II...................................................................................4
6
TOTAL
58
88
programs of study
E a rly C h i ldh o od Dev el op m en t
Training and education for individuals who work in childcare facilities as managers and
caregivers is important to the quality of childcare in the region. The Associate of Applied
Science degree, with options in Early Childhood Education and Program Administration,
and the two-semester technical certificate in Early Childhood Development provide, in
addition to the Child Development Associate (CDA), advanced courses in management,
curriculum development, and child behavior. The one-semester Certificate of Proficiency
allows a student to meet the requirements of the CDA.
Option: Early Childhood Education
This option is for early childhood caregivers and paraprofessionals who wish to improve
their skills and credentials. Early childhood curriculum is the focus. This option is also
appropriate for supervisors, curriculum coordinators, and for CDA renewal.
First Semester
Credit Hours
ECD 1003
ECD 1103
ECD 1203
ECD 1303
ENGL 1311
Total credit hours
Foundations of Early Childhood Education ...........................................3
Child Growth and Development ............................................................3
Environments for Young Children.......................................................... 3
Practicum I................................................................................................ 3
15
Second Semester
ECD 2003
ECD 2103
ECD 2403
ECD 2503
ECD 2303
MATH 1301
Total credit hours
Child Behavior and Guidance ..................................................................3
Preschool Curriculum or
Infant/Toddler Curriculum ......................................................................3
Health, Safety, and Nutrition for the Young Child .................................3
Practicum II ...............................................................................................3
15
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programs of study
Third Semester
ECD 2703
ECD 2803
ENGL 1312
PSYC 2300
HLSC 1304
MUSC 2300
ARTS 2300
Total credit hours
Language Arts ............................................................................................3
Special Needs .............................................................................................3
Concepts of Lifetime Health and Wellness,
Introduction to Music or
Introduction to Visual Arts .......................................................................3
15
Fourth Semester
ECD 2903
BUS 1303
SOCI 2300
SPCH 1300
ANTH 2310
PSYC 2320
Total credit hours
Trends in Curriculum............................................................................... 3
Introduction to Computers or
higher level computer course ...................................................................3
Cultural Anthropology or
Developmental Psychology ......................................................................3
15
TOTAL
60
Option: Program Administration
This option is for early childhood development program administrators who wish to
improve their skills and credentials. This option focuses on the management aspects
of early childhood program administration, including human resources and small
business management.
First Semester
Credit Hours
ECD 1003
ECD 1103
ECD 1203
ECD 1303
ENGL 1311
Total credit hours
Environments for Young Children...........................................................3
Practicum I.................................................................................................3
15
90
programs of study
Second Semester
ECD 2003
ECD 2103
ECD 2403
ECD 2503
ECD 2303
MATH 1301
Total credit hours
Practicum II ...............................................................................................3
15
Third Semester
ECD 2203
ENGL 1312
SPCH 1300
BUS 2603
BUS 1123
SOCI 2300
Total credit hours
Program Administration ...........................................................................3
Introduction to Business or
Accounting Fundamentals .......................................................................3
15
Fourth Semester
ECD 2603
BUS 1303
BUS 2623
PSYC 2300
BUS 2613
Total credit hours
Seminars for Administrators .....................................................................3
Introduction to Computers or
higher level computer course ...................................................................3
Human Resources Management ...............................................................3
Small Business Management.....................................................................3
15
TOTAL
60
First Semester
ECD 1003
ECD 1103
ECD 1203
ECD 1303
Total credit hours
Credit Hours
Environments for Young Children...........................................................3
Practicum I.................................................................................................3
English/Speech Communication or
Social Sciences Approved Elective ............................................................3
15
Second Semester
ECD 2003
ECD 2103
ECD 2403
ECD 2503
ECD 2303
Mathematics
Total credit hours
Practicum II ...............................................................................................3
15
TOTAL
30
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programs of study
E a rly C h i ldh o o d Dev el op m en t
Certificate of Proficiency (CDA)
ECD 1003
ECD 1103
ECD 1203
ECD 1303
Total credit hours
Environments for Young Children ..........................................................3
Practicum I ................................................................................................3
12
M e di c a l Tra n s cription
Physicians and hospitals are required to provide accurate records for the insurance
industry and the legal community. This two-semester certificate program is designed to
provide education in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, medical office
practices, and introductory medical coding. Many graduates start home businesses or
seek employment with hospital and clinics.
First Semester
Credit Hours
ENGL 1311
MTH 1103
MATH 1301
MET 1213
MET 1103
BUS 1503
BUS 1513
Total credit hours
Technical Mathematics I or
Introduction to Human Anatomy............................................................3
Medical Terminology I ..............................................................................3
Introduction to Word Processing/Microsoft Word® ...............................3
15
Second Semester
MET 1413
MET 1203
MET 1303
BUS 1801
MET/BUS
Total credit hours
Disease Processes .......................................................................................3
Medical Transcription I .............................................................................3
Medical Terminology II.............................................................................3
13
Third Semester
MET 1403
Total credit hours
Medical Transcription II............................................................................3
3
TOTAL
31
*Approved Electives
MET 1503 Medical Office Practices
MET 1613 CPT Procedural Coding I
MET 2303 Diagnosis Coding
BUS 1703 Machine Transcription
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93
programs of study
Air C o n di t i o n i n g a nd Refrigeration
The Air Conditioning and Refrigeration program provides education and training in
the areas of residential heating and air conditioning systems, commercial/industrial
systems, as well as commercial refrigeration. The Associate of Applied Science degree
program provides the private sector with certified technicians. Graduates of the
program may be employed as installers, service technicians, or system designers.
First Semester
Credit Hours
ACR 1104
ELT 1114
ACR 1202
MTH 1203
ELT 1103
Total credit hours
Principles of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning....................................4
Basic Electrical Circuits .............................................................................4
Tubing and Pipe.........................................................................................2
Technical Mathematics II..........................................................................3
Computer Fundamentals ..........................................................................3
16
Second Semester
ACR 1404
ACR 1503
ACR 1603
ACR 2104
ACR 1302
COM 1203
Total credit hours
Basic Heating .............................................................................................4
Manual J, Residential Load Calculation ...................................................3
Manual D, Residential Duct Design .........................................................3
Residential HVAC ......................................................................................4
Introduction to Sheet Metal .....................................................................2
19
Third Semester
ACR 1402
ENGL 1311
Social Science
ACR/TECH
Total credit hours
Codes and Ordinances ..............................................................................2
Approved Electives*...................................................................................8
16
Fourth Semester
ENGL 1312
ACR/TECH
Total credit hours
Approved Electives*.................................................................................12
15
TOTAL
*Approved Electives
ACR 1443
ACR 2103
ACR 2204
ACR 2303
ACR 2403
ACR 2404
ACR 2504
ACR 2604
ACR 2703
66
Honor Intern .............................................................................................3
Boiler Operations.......................................................................................3
Commercial Refrigeration.........................................................................4
Business Management for the HVACR Contractor..................................3
System Design............................................................................................3
Commercial HVAC ....................................................................................4
Advanced Troubleshooting .......................................................................4
Advanced Controls....................................................................................4
Light Commercial Load Calculation/Manual N ......................................3
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programs of study
DFT 1204
DFT 2605
ELT 1214
TECH 2101
Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting(CAD)....................................4
HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical CAD Drafting.......................................5
Circuit Analysis I .......................................................................................4
Work Based Instruction (Capstone)........................................................14
A i r C o n di t i o n i n g an d Refrigeration
This two-semester program is designed to help individuals develop the knowledge and
skills necessary for employment with residential or commercial contractors and service
companies in sales or for self-employment. Instruction includes principles and practical
experience in heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems, including
installation, troubleshooting, and repair.
First Semester
Credit Hours
ACR 1104
ELT 1114
ACR 1202
MTH 1103
ELT 1103
Total credit hours
Principles of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning....................................4
Tubing and Pipe.........................................................................................2
16
Second Semester
ACR 1404
ACR 1503
ACR 1603
ACR 2104
ACR 1302
COM 1203
Total credit hours
Basic Heating .............................................................................................4
Manual J, Residential Load Calculation ...................................................3
Manual D, Residential Duct Design .........................................................3
Residential HVAC ......................................................................................4
Introduction to Sheet Metal .....................................................................2
19
TOTAL
35
This four-semester program provides students with competencies in all eight service
areas of the Automotive Services Excellence program. Graduates may enter the
workforce as an Automotive Repair Technician. The program is certified by the National
Automotive Technician Education Foundation (NATEF).
First Semester
Credit Hours
AST 2409
AST 1405
MTH 1103
Total credit hours
Electrical Fundamentals ............................................................................9
Automotive Brake Systems........................................................................5
17
Second Semester
AST 2306
AST 2503
Engine Repair.............................................................................................6
Automotive Computer Systems................................................................3
95
programs of study
AST 2105
COM 1203
Total credit hours
Chassis and Steering..................................................................................5
17
Third Semester
AST 1209
AST 1106
Total credit hours
Power Trains ..............................................................................................9
Automatic Transmission/Transaxle ..........................................................6
15
Fourth Semester
AST 2210
AST 1505
Total credit hours
Engine Performance ................................................................................10
Climate Control ........................................................................................5
15
TOTAL
64
Av i at i o n M a i n t e n an ce Techn ol ogy
Aviation Maintenance - Powerplant Technical
Certificate
Aviation Maintenance - Airframe Technical Certificate
The Aviation Maintenance Technology program provides students with the instruction
in the General curriculum, the Powerplant curriculum and the Airframe curriculum.
Students may choose to seek FAA certification as an aircraft maintenance technician
with an airframe rating and/or a powerplant rating by completing the certificate
curriculums or they may choose to complete the Associate of Applied Science degree in
order to acquire additional education to advance into supervisory and inspection
positions in the industry. The Aviation Maintenance Technology program is accredited
by the Federal Aviation Administration as an approved Part 147 Maintenance School.
First Semester
Credit Hours
AVA 1110
MTH 1203
PHYS 1301
Total credit hours
Aviation General ....................................................................................10
Applied Physics..........................................................................................3
16
Second Semester
AVP 1110
AVP 1205
Total credit hours
Aircraft Powerplant Theory, Systems, and Operations I........................10
Aircraft Powerplant Theory, Systems, and Operations II ........................5
15
Summer I & II
AVP 1307
Aircraft Powerplant Theory, Systems, and Operations III .......................7
AVP 1407
Aircraft Powerplant Theory, Systems, and Operations IV .......................7
Total credit hours
14
REQUIREMENTS MET FOR POWERPLANT TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE
45
Third Semester
AVA 2105
AVA 2207
AVA 2304
Total credit hours
Airframe Sheetmetal..................................................................................5
Airframe Systems and Components I .....................................................7
Airframe Systems and Components II .....................................................4
16
96
programs of study
Fourth Semester
AVA 2404
Aircraft Electrical Systems .........................................................................4
AVA 2508
Airframe Systems and Components III ....................................................8
AVA 2604
Aircraft Avionics Systems and Components............................................4
Total credit hours
16
REQUIREMENTS MET FOR AIRFRAME TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE
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General Education requirements met for A.A.S. degree:
ELT 1103
ENGL 1311
ENGL 1312
Social Science
Total credit hours
12
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS FOR A.A.S. DEGREE
89
Av i o n i c s / E le c t r on ics Techn ol ogy
In addition to basic electronics instruction, this program includes theory and laboratory
experiences in the proper use and maintenance of communications and navigational
systems. The program will prepare students for a variety of opportunities in industries
using avionic, navigational, or communication systems.
First Semester
Credit Hours
AVA 1110
MTH 1203
PHYS 1301
Total credit hours
Aviation General .....................................................................................10
Applied Physics..........................................................................................3
16
Second Semester
AVA 2404
AVA 2508
AVA 2604
Total credit hours
Aircraft Electrical Systems ........................................................................4
Airframe/Systems and Components III....................................................8
Aircraft Avionics Systems and Components............................................4
16
Summer Term
ELT 1214
ELT 1314
Total credit hours
Circuit Analysis I ......................................................................................4
Circuit Analysis II ......................................................................................4
8
TOTAL
40
This two-semester program is designed to prepare students for the field of collision
repair, including painting, frame specializing, collision estimating, and surface and trim
repair and replacement.
First Semester
Credit Hours
MTH 1103
CRT 1113
Total credit hours
Collision Repair I.....................................................................................13
16
97
programs of study
Second Semester
COM 1203
CRT 1213
Total credit hours
Collision Repair II....................................................................................13
16
TOTAL
32
C o m p u t e r E le c t r o nics Techn ol ogy
This four-semester Associate of Applied Science degree program directs the student’s
educational goals toward the computer or electrical engineering field and/or networking
or electronic repair. The curriculum provides a strong foundation in electronic circuits
emphasizing board level repair and troubleshooting. This degree program offers a broad
range of employment opportunities, as well as providing transfer options.
First Semester
Credit Hours
ELT 1114
ELT 1103
ENGL 1311
MATH 1302
Political Science
Total credit hours
Computer Fundamentals .........................................................................3
College Algebra..........................................................................................3
Approved Course.......................................................................................3
16
Second Semester
ELT 1214
CIS 1203
MATH 1303
PHYS 1402
ENGL 1312
Total credit hours
Trigonometry .............................................................................................3
College Physics I........................................................................................4
17
Third Semester
ELT 1314
CIS 1816
CIS 1143
MATH 1304
Total credit hours
Cisco Internetworking I ............................................................................6
Introduction to Programming ..................................................................3
Calculus I ...................................................................................................3
16
Fourth Semester
CIS 1826
DFT 1204
ELT 1404
MATH 1305
Total credit hours
Cisco Internetworking II ...........................................................................6
Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting (CAD)...................................4
Microprocessor Principles I .......................................................................4
Calculus II ..................................................................................................3
17
TOTAL
66
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programs of study
The Associate of Applied Science degree in Construction Management Technology
provides training in the areas of residential and commercial construction. Students are
allowed to specialize in general contracting, structural steel fabrication, electrical, and
plumbing. The common core areas of construction processes, estimating, accounting,
contracts, legal issues, and computer aided drafting provide the foundation for all types
of contracting. Each student in the Construction Management Technology Associate of Applied
Science degree chooses one of four options as an emphasis for his or her degree program.
Option: General
First Semester
Credit Hours
CTT 2107
MATH 1302
MTH 1203
ELT 1103
Total credit hours
Construction Processes I ...........................................................................7
College Algebra or
13
Second Semester
DFT 1204
CTT 2207
ACCT 2310
DFT 2103
Total credit hours
Construction Processes II ..........................................................................7
Construction Techniques and Methods...................................................3
17
Third Semester
99
programs of study
CTT 2104
DFT 2204
ENGL 1311
SPCH 1300
COM 1203
CTT 2304
Total credit hours
Construction Contracts and Codes ..........................................................4
Surveying and Elevations..........................................................................4
Speech Communication or
Project Management .................................................................................4
18
Fourth Semester
DFT 1604
ENGL 1312
POLS 1310
CTT 2203
DFT
Total credit hours
Estimating..................................................................................................4
Drawings and Specifications.....................................................................3
18
TOTAL
66
*Approved Electives
DFT 1305 Architectural (CAD) Drafting
DFT 1405 Structural (CAD) Drafting
DFT 2305 Civil CAD Drafting
DFT 2605 HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical CAD Drafting
Option: Electrical
First Semester
Credit Hours
ELT 1114
MATH 1302
MTH 1203
ELT 1103
SPCH 1300
COM 1203
Total credit hours
College Algebra or
13
Second Semester
ENGL 1311
DFT 1204
IET 1404
ACCT 2310
DFT 2103
Total credit hours
Industrial Electricity ..................................................................................4
17
Third Semester
CTT 2104
DFT 2204
ELT 1214
CTT 2304
Total credit hours
16
Fourth Semester
100
programs of study
DFT 1604
ENGL 1312
POLS 1310
CTT 2203
DFT
Total credit hours
Estimating..................................................................................................4
18
TOTAL
64
*Approved Electives
Option: Structural Steel
First Semester
Credit Hours
WLD 1104
MATH 1302
MTH 1203
ELT 1103
DFT 2103
Total credit hours
Basic Welding ............................................................................................4
College Algebra or
13
Second Semester
DFT 1204
WLD 1110
ACCT 2310
Total credit hours
Welding I .................................................................................................10
17
Third Semester
CTT 2104
DFT 2204
ENGL 1311
SPCH 1300
COM 1203
CTT 2304
Total credit hours
18
Fourth Semester
DFT 1604
ENGL 1312
POLS 1310
CTT 2203
DFT
Total credit hours
Estimating..................................................................................................4
18
TOTAL
66
*Approved Electives
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programs of study
Option: Plumbing
First Semester
Credit Hours
CTT 2107
MATH 1302
MTH 1203
ELT 1103
Total credit hours
Construction Processes I** ........................................................................7
College Algebra or
13
Second Semester
DFT 1204
CTT 2207
ACCT 2310
DFT 2103
Total credit hours
Construction Processes II** .......................................................................7
17
Third Semester
CTT 2104
DFT 2204
ENGL 1311
SPCH 1300
COM 1203
CTT 2304
Total credit hours
18
Fourth Semester
DFT 1604
Estimating..................................................................................................4
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programs of study
ENGL 1312
POLS 1310
CTT 2203
DFT
Total credit hours
18
TOTAL
66
*Approved Electives
**Plumbing Apprenticeship
C o n s t r u c t i o n Tech n ol ogy
This three-semester technical certificate program is designed to develop marketable
knowledge, skills, and attitudes in students by providing theory, shadowing,
mentoring, and hands-on training in various aspects of the construction industry.
First Semester
Credit Hours
DFT 2103
CTT 2203
CTT 2107
Total credit hours
Construction Processes I ...........................................................................7
13
Second Semester
DFT 1204
MTH 1103
CTT 2207
Total credit hours
Construction Processes II ..........................................................................7
14
Third Semester
CTT 1207
TECH 2101
COM 1203
Total credit hours
Cabinet Layout and Construction............................................................7
Work Based Instruction (Capstone)..........................................................7
17
TOTAL
44
Diesel Mechanics
This program enables students, in two semesters, to gain knowledge and laboratory
experiences in the diagnosis, repair, service, and maintenance of diesel equipment.
Preventive maintenance is stressed, as well as the importance of high-quality
workmanship.
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programs of study
First Semester
Credit Hours
DTM 1103
DTM 1204
DTM 1302
MTH 1103
DTM 1403
DTM 1003
Total credit hours
Diesel Fundamentals .................................................................................3
Diesel Engines............................................................................................4
Electrical/Electronic Systems.....................................................................2
Workplace Safety .......................................................................................3
Tractor/Trailer Operation ..........................................................................3
18
Second Semester
DTM 1502
DTM 1603
DTM 1702
DTM 1803
DTM 1904
COM 1203
Total credit hours
Diesel Fuel Injection Systems ...................................................................2
Power Trains ..............................................................................................3
Air Conditioning Systems .........................................................................2
Brake Systems ............................................................................................3
Servicing Road Tractors and Trailers.........................................................4
17
TOTAL
35
D ra f t i n g a n d D e s ign Tech n ol ogy
Any building process, whether technical, mechanical, or structural, requires drawings
with precise measurements and specifications. The Associate of Applied Science degree
and two-semester technical certificate include instruction in basic and computer-aided
drafting (CAD). All four areas of drafting and design: mechanical, architectural,
structural, and civil will be introduced, including hands-on experiences.
First Semester
Credit Hours
ENGL 1311
MATH 1302
ELT 1103
DFT 1204
DFT 2103
Total credit hours
College Algebra..........................................................................................3
16
Second Semester
DFT 1305
DFT 1405
DFT 1504
DFT 1604
Total credit hours
Architectural (CAD) Drafting....................................................................5
Structural (CAD) Drafting .........................................................................5
Mechanical (CAD) Drafting ......................................................................4
Estimating..................................................................................................4
18
Third Semester
ENGL 1312
MATH 1303
DFT 2204
MST 1204
MST 1304
Trigonometry .............................................................................................3
Machining I or
Machining II or
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programs of study
MST 1503
MFT 2303
Total credit hours
Computer Numerical Control (CNC) I or
Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Machining(CAD/CAM)....3-4
13-14
Fourth Semester
DFT 2305
DFT 2504
DFT 2605
Social Science
Total credit hours
Civil CAD Drafting....................................................................................5
Advanced CAD Drafting ...........................................................................4
17
TOTAL
64-65
D ra f t i n g a n d D es ign Tech n ol ogy
First Semester
Credit Hours
MTH 1103
ELT 1103
DFT 1104
DFT 1204
DFT 2103
Total credit hours
Printreading and Sketching ......................................................................4
17
Second Semester
(Select 4 electives from the following list)
DFT 1305
Architectural (CAD) Drafting....................................................................5
DFT 1405
Structural (CAD) Drafting .........................................................................5
DFT 1504
Mechanical (CAD) Drafting ......................................................................4
DFT 2305
Civil CAD Drafting....................................................................................5
DFT 2504
Advanced CAD Drafting ...........................................................................4
DFT 2605
Total credit hours
18-20
TOTAL
35-37
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programs of study
E le c t ro n i c s Techn ol ogy
As more modern day devices rely on solid-state electronics, persons with training in
basic electronics find many opportunities to apply their skills. Most people choose to
pursue more advanced education in electronics, while some decide to seek employment.
Employment opportunities include electronics assembly, installation, and sales in many
related areas. The Electronics Technology program is a two-semester technical certificate
program designed to prepare a student for entry into a more advanced electronics course
or to pursue career opportunities in fields requiring a basic knowledge of electronics.
Courses in general electronics are combined with general education courses to provide
a firm foundation in basic electronics, math, and writing skills. Electronics theory is
supported with state-of-the-art laboratory experiences.
First Semester
Credit Hours
ELT 1114
ELT 1214
ELT 1103
MATH 1302
MTH 1203
Total credit hours
Circuit Analysis I ......................................................................................4
College Algebra or
14
Second Semester
ELT 1314
ELT 1404
ELT 1604
ENGL 1311
COM 1203
PHYS 1301
Total credit hours
Microprocessor Principles I .......................................................................4
Digital Electronics II ..................................................................................4
English Composition I or
Applied Physics..........................................................................................3
18
TOTAL
32
En v i ro n m e n ta l/ Sa fety Techn ol ogy
The Associate of Applied Science degree in Environmental/Safety Technology provides
entry-level education/training in the areas of hazardous waste treatment and disposal,
wastewater treatment, air, soil and water sampling, safety management, laboratory
skills, emergency response, and statistical analysis. These skills may be utilized in the
industrial workplace, waste water treatment plants, and governmental agencies.
Graduates of the program may be employed as safety officers, industrial hygienists,
inspectors, lab technicians, or waste water plant technicians. This program also provides
a timely upgrading of skills for currently employed technicians. The curriculum
combines courses and labs in specialty skills areas with general education to provide the
student with a firm foundation for entry-level employment.
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programs of study
First Semester
Credit Hours
ENGL 1311
MATH 1302
PHYS 1401
ELT 1103
EST 1103
Total Credit Hours
College Algebra..........................................................................................3
Physical Science ........................................................................................4
Computer Fundamentals .........................................................................3
Environmental Science ............................................................................3
16
Second Semester
ENGL 1312
CHEM 1405
EST 1203
BIOL 1401
Social Science
Total Credit Hours
English Composition II ............................................................................3
General Chemistry I..................................................................................4
Environment Law .....................................................................................3
17
Third Semester
CHEM 1406
EST 1404
EST 1304
BIOL 2401
EST 2204
Total Credit Hours
General Chemistry II or
Introduction to Air Pollution Control ....................................................4
Waste Water Treatment.............................................................................4
Microbiology..............................................................................................4
Emergency Response ................................................................................4
16
Fourth Semester
EST 2304
EST 2404
EST 2504
EST/DFT
Total Credit Hours
Accident Prevention and OSHA Compliance .........................................4
Hazardous Waste Treatment ....................................................................4
Environmental Sampling for Technicians................................................4
Approved Elective* ................................................................................3-4
15-16
TOTAL
64-65
*Approved Electives
EST 2603 Environmental Problem/Practicum
DFT 2204 Surveying and Elevations
DFT 1204 Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting (CAD)
G e n e ra l T echn ol ogy
The Associate of Applied Science degree in General Technology is a degree program
with capabilities of providing company-specific graduates for the private sector and
broader employment opportunities for students. This degree will enable a student or
an industry to design an individualized program of study to fulfill a unique career goal
that cannot be met through the completion of any single technical certificate or
specific A.A.S. degree program. The student will select, with the approval of an adviser,
courses from two or more different technical disciplines and develop a coherent
technical program having both a major technical focus and support courses directly
related to the career objective. The A.A.S. degree will consist of 63 to 72 credit hours.
A minimum of 15 credit hours will comprise the core of general education.
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programs of study
General Education Courses (15 credit hours)
ENGL 1311
ENGL 1312
MTH 1203
ELT 1103
Social Science
Technical Mathematics II
Computer Fundamentals
Approved Course
Major Technical Discipline (24 credit hours minimum)
Approved courses from one of the technical certificates must be the focus of the program, with
the exception of the Allied Health and Human Services Division programs.
Minor/Related/Support Courses
The student will select one of the following options to complete the A.A.S. degree
program of study.
1. Completion of two 12 credit hour minor areas of study. Minor areas may be any
technical program offered at the College with the exception of the Allied Health and
Human Services Division programs.
2. Completion of one 12-18 credit hour minor area of study and 6-12 credit hours of
support or related courses for a total of 24 credit hours minimum. Minor areas may be
any technical or general education courses offered at the College with the exception of
the Allied Health and Human Services Division programs.
3. Completion of a second 24 credit hour major. Minor areas may be any technical
program offered at the College with the exception of the Allied Health and Human
Services Division programs.
The student may choose to develop a minor from any technical or general education
courses offered at the College with the exception of the Allied Health and Human
Services Division programs.
Current trends in business and industry toward high-tech control systems and
automated machinery provide many opportunities, including industrial electronics
service, industrial controls programming, manufacturing equipment repair, machinery
installation, and robotics service. Job prospects also exist in related fields such as
commercial equipment service, consumer electronics, sales, and technical management,
just to name a few. The Industrial Electronics Technology program is designed for
persons interested in pursuing a career in manufacturing equipment technology.
Courses in general electronics and industrial systems are combined with general
education courses to provide the student with a firm technical foundation, as well as
skills in communication, critical thinking, and teamwork. Technical classroom theory is
enhanced with practical application provided in state-of-the-art laboratories.
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programs of study
First Semester
Credit Hours
ELT 1114
ELT 1103
IET 1304
MATH 1302
Total credit hours
Industrial Power Transmission..................................................................4
College Algebra..........................................................................................3
14
Second Semester
ELT 1214
IET 1404
IEL 2204
MATH 1303
Total credit hours
Programmable Logic Controllers I............................................................4
Trigonometry .............................................................................................3
15
Third Semester
IEL 2404
IEL 2604
ELT 1314
ENGL 1311
Total credit hours
Programmable Logic Controllers II ..........................................................4
Electronic Motor Drives ............................................................................4
15
Fourth Semester
DFT 1204
ENGL 1312
MATH 1304
PHYS 1402
Social Science
Total credit hours
Calculus I ...................................................................................................3
College Physics I........................................................................................4
17
TOTAL
61
This two-semester program is designed to prepare students to enter the field of industrial
machine maintenance and repair. Instruction includes electrical machines and power
distribution, programmable logic controllers, hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical drives,
basic welding, and basic machine shop practices. A working knowledge of computers or
completion of a basic computer course is required. Graduates are prepared to enter the
workforce as machine repair technicians in a wide variety of industrial settings.
First Semester
Credit Hours
COM 1203
ELT 1114
WLD 1104
MATH 1203
PHYS 1301
Total credit hours
Tech Communications..............................................................................3
Basic Welding ............................................................................................4
Applied Physics..........................................................................................3
17
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programs of study
Second Semester
IET 1304
IET 1404
IEL 2204
MST 1304
Total credit hours
Industrial Power Transmission..................................................................4
Programmable Logic Controllers I............................................................4
Machining II ..............................................................................................4
16
TOTAL
33
This program provides students, in two semesters, the practical and general education
experiences needed to enter the machine trades profession.
First Semester
Credit Hours
DFT 1104
MST 1204
MST 1304
MTH 1103
MFT 1103
Total credit hours
Machining I ...............................................................................................4
Machining II ..............................................................................................4
Manufacturing Processes...........................................................................3
18
Second Semester
MST 1404
MST 1503
MFT 2103
MFT 2203
COM 1203
MTH 1203
Total credit hours
Machining III.............................................................................................4
Computer Numerical Control (CNC) I ....................................................3
Quality Management or
Tool Design ................................................................................................3
16
TOTAL
34
M a n u fa c t u ri n g Tech n ol ogy
This four-semester Associate of Applied Science degree program integrates the basic skills
of machining, welding, and computer numerical control with instruction in quality
management and advanced manufacturing techniques to produce a multi-skilled
technician and/or supervisor for the manufacturing industry.
First Semester
Credit Hours
ENGL 1311
MST 1204
MFT 1103
DFT 1104
ELT 1103
Total credit hours
Machining I ...............................................................................................4
17
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programs of study
Second Semester
ENGL 1312
MATH 1302
DFT 1204
MST 1304
Technical Course
Total credit hours
College Algebra..........................................................................................3
Machining II ..............................................................................................4
18
Third Semester
MFT 2103
MFT 2203
MFT 2303
MST 1503
MATH 1303
Total credit hours
Quality Management ................................................................................3
Tool Design ................................................................................................3
Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Machining (CAD/CAM)......3
Computer Numerical Control (CNC) I ....................................................3
Trigonometry .............................................................................................3
15
Fourth Semester
MFT 2603
MFT 2403
MFT 2502
COM 1203
Social Science
Technical Course
Total credit hours
Quality Control/Inspection ......................................................................3
Computer Numerical Control (CNC) II ...................................................3
Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) ............................................2
17
TOTAL
67
S m a ll E n g in e Repair
This two-semester program provides knowledge and laboratory experiences that
prepare individuals to maintain and repair small internal-combustion engines
used on portable power equipment. Graduates may become employed with
maintenance repair shops or become self employed.
First Semester
Credit Hours
SER 1104
SER 1202
SER 1306
MTH 1103
Total credit hours
Two-and Four-Cycle Small Engines ..........................................................4
Electrical Systems ......................................................................................2
Servicing Small Engines ............................................................................6
15
Second Semester
SER 1404
SER 1502
SER 1606
COM 1203
Total credit hours
Lawn & Garden Equipment Fundamentals ............................................4
Drive Trains for Lawn & Garden Equipment...........................................2
Chain Saw Drives ......................................................................................6
15
TOTAL
30
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programs of study
W e ld i n g T e c h n ol ogy
This two-semester technical program is designed according to the guidelines established
by the American Welding Society. It includes instruction in different welding processes,
joint design, and various metallurgical aspects of metal composition. The Certificate of
Proficiency in welding allows an individual to complete certification requirements in
the 3G (vertical) position. A metal testing laboratory is available for welder certification
in destructive and nondestructive testing through radiography.
First Semester
Credit Hours
WLD 1110
DFT 1104
MTH 1103
Total credit hours
Welding I .................................................................................................10
17
Second Semester
WLD 2110
MFT 1103
COM 1203
Total credit hours
Welding II ................................................................................................10
16
TOTAL
33
W e ld i n g T e c h n ol ogy
WLD 1110
Welding I ................................................................................................10
or the following courses:
WLD 1104
Basic Welding ............................................................................................4
WLD 1204
SMAW I (Shielded Metal Arc Welding I) ..................................................4
WLD 1704
GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding)..............................................................4
Total credit hours
10 or 12
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Accounting
ACCT 2310. Principles of Accounting I
A study of the basic principles of accounting focusing on the accounting cycle for proprietorships and
merchandising businesses. Asset valuation, income measurement, and internal controls are emphasized. This
course is intended to be transferable to other institutions, but the student should discuss his/her specific plans
with an academic adviser before taking it for transfer credit. Prerequisite: Minimum reading score. (3 lecture hours)
ACCT 2330. Principles of Accounting II
This continuation of the study of accounting focuses on the principles of accounting used with partnerships and
corporations. There is an emphasis on the use of accounting data for managerial decision-making. See an adviser
concerning the transferability of this course. Prerequisite: ACCT 2310. (3 lecture hours)
ACCT 2403. Intermediate Accounting
An in-depth study of accounting records, reports, and end-of-the-period procedures, content includes financial
statement interpretation, as well as the valuation of inventory, plant, intangible, and receivable assets.
Prerequisite: ACCT 2330. (3 lecture hours)
ACCT 2413. Financial Analysis
Designed to provide an understanding of a company’s financial statement information. The course will involve
using this information for business planning, evaluation, and decision-making. Prerequisite: ACCT 2330. (3
lecture hours)
ACCT 2503. Federal Income Tax
Designed to provide an understanding of the federal income tax structure especially as it relates to individuals.
Course content will also include use of computer software for tax return preparation. Prerequisite: ACCT
2330. (3 lecture hours/special course fee)
ACCT 2513. Cost Accounting
Focuses on cost systems with an emphasis on generating information for cost control and product costing.
Prerequisite: ACCT 2330. (3 lecture hours)
ACCT 2523. Managerial Accounting
Designed to guide the student in using accounting information for decision making, budgeting, and allocating
costs. Prerequisite: ACCT 2330. (3 lecture hours)
ACCT 2533. Payroll Accounting
Focuses on the issues and regulations governing payroll preparation. Taxes, withholding, and computerized
systems are addressed. Prerequisites: ACCT 2330 and BUS 1143. (3 lecture hours)
ACCT 2703. Computer Applications for Accounting II
This course further develops the accounting student’s ability to use database and spreadsheet theory and tools
in order to produce a variety of advanced computerized accounting applications. Capstone simulations will be
used relating to the accounting business environment. Prerequisites: ACCT 2413, BUS 1143, BUS 2353, and
BUS 2393. (3 lecture hours)
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A i r C o n d i t i o n i n g a n d R e f r i g e rat i o n
ACR 1104. Principles of Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
A comprehensive study of mechanical refrigeration systems emphasizing proper service techniques through
analysis of the problem. Testing procedures, parts removal, and installation are covered in depth. Includes a
study of the computation of temperature pressure relation and related problems. Environmental impacts and
safety are emphasized including Environmental Protection Agency certification. (3 lecture hours/3 lab
hours/special course fee)
ACR 1202. Tubing and Pipe
This course is designed to enable the student to identify and work with all types of tubing and pipe in the
heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) field. The course covers flow and pressure
drops associated with various tubing and pipe. The student is expected to solder and braze common tubing.
(1 lecture hour/3 lab hours/special course fee)
ACR 1301. Duct Board Fabrication
Duct board use and fabrication are taught to NAIMA standards. Significant time is spent in “hands on” layout,
cutting, and sealing. (1 lecture hour)
ACR 1302. Introduction to Sheet Metal
This course is intended as an introduction to the fundamentals of sheet metal. The student is taught the proper
use of sheet metal tools and equipment. (1 lecture hour/3 lab hours/special course fee)
ACR 1402. Codes and Ordinances
This course covers instruction on how to reference appropriate building, mechanical, gas, and energy codes
and ordinances as they apply to design, installation, and service of heating and air conditioning equipment.
(2 lecture hours)
ACR 1404. Basic Heating
This course is intended as an introduction to the heating processes. Both gas and electrical heating are included.
The course includes combustion air and venting tables. The student should be able to troubleshoot and repair
the most common furnaces upon completion. (3 lecture hours/3 lab hours/special course fee)
ACR 1443. Honor Intern
This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to observe experienced technicians, installers,
etc., in a real work environment as they perform skills of importance to the education of the student.
(1 lecture hour/8 field hours)
ACR 1503. Manual J, Residential Load Calculation
This course provides an introduction to performing heat loss and gain calculations on a residential structure.
The student will learn the effect of products frequently used in the thermal envelope, how to manually calculate
thermal loads created by conduction, infiltration, and internal gains, as well as how to use a computer program
to determine a Manual J load calculation. (3 lecture hours/special course fee)
ACR 1603. Manual D, Residential Duct Design
This course provides an introduction to the design of duct systems using ACCA and ASHRAE design criteria for
residential applications. The student will review equipment selection with emphasis on its application to
overcoming static loss and duct friction. Significant time will be spent on total equivalent lengths, static to
friction conversion, grill section, and air movement and placement for comfort and efficiency. (3 lecture
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ACR 2103. Boiler Operations
This course is designed as an introduction to boiler operation and safety. (3 lecture hours)
ACR 2104. Residential HVAC
This course is a study of residential and air conditioning. Understanding of the psychometric chart, equipment
sizing data, and zoning is emphasized. (3 lecture hours/3 lab hours/special course fee)
ACR 2204. Commercial Refrigeration
This course covers a variety of refrigeration equipment such as ice machines, drink machines, ice cream machines,
walk-in coolers and freezers, and refrigerated display cases. (3 lecture hours/3 lab hours/special course fee)
ACR 2303. Business Management for the HVACR Contractor
This course is designed to assist the small to medium HVACR contractor in business management practices with
special attention given to understanding overhead, determining margins, and pricing for profit. (3 lecture hours)
ACR 2403. System Design
This course presents multi-zone heating/cooling units, split systems, and rooftop systems and is designed for
applications with consideration for Manual J and Manual N requirements for space and occupancy comfort and
environmental impacts. (3 lecture hours/2 lab hours/special course fee)
ACR 2404. Commercial HVAC
A study of commercial and industrial HVAC systems. (3 lecture hours/3 lab hours/special course fee)
ACR 2504. Advanced Troubleshooting
A study in the diagnostics of electronic controls, electrical circuitry, sensors, and microprocessors. (3 lecture
hours/3 lab hours/special course fee)
ACR 2604. Advanced Controls
Topics on advanced automatic controls, programmable controls, and computerized environmental control
centers. Applications will be on programming, installation, setup, and maintenance. (3 lecture hours/3 lab
ACR 2703. Light Commercial Load Calculation/Manual N
This course is a study of Manual N load calculation, both manual and computerized. Application is then made
to light commercial installations of multi-zone heating/cooling units, split systems, and rooftop systems.
Consideration is given to the thermal envelope, airflow, environmental impacts, and comfort considerations. (3
lecture hours/2 lab hours/special course fee)
American Humanics
AMHU 1300. Introduction to Nonprofit Professional Studies
The course provides an introduction to the nonprofit sector in the United States with an emphasis on the
historical and philosophical foundations of youth and human service organizations. Topics covered include the
roles of nonprofit organizations in meeting human service needs, philanthropic structure of nonprofit
organizations, importance of a mission orientation for nonprofit organizations, and possible careers in nonprofit
organizations. This course includes a 30-hour practicum requirement. (1 lecture hour, 2 practicum hours)
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Anthropology
ANTH 1310. Physical Anthropology
An introduction to human biology and behavior with an emphasis on human adaptation to the environment,
human origin, human development, and human evolution. (3 lecture hours)
ANTH 2310. Cultural Anthropology
An introduction to the field of cultural anthropology with emphasis on basic anthropological concepts, the
nature of culture, the development of civilization, human social behavior, and the study of people and customs
around the world. (3 lecture hours)
Art
ARTS 1310. Drawing I
An introduction to the various drawing techniques and skills, this course allows students to explore and
develop their skills using a variety of media. (3 lecture hours/3 lab hours/special course fee)
ARTS 2300. Introduction to Visual Arts
Introduction to the creative process and history of art, vocabulary, and descriptive terms used in the visual arts,
and how to write about them. Students will learn through writing, reading, discussion, listening, and
participating in critical thinking and problem-solving activities.
ARTS 2350. Introduction to Two-Dimensional Design
An introduction to the elements and techniques of two-dimensional design, this course will allow the student
to design projects using a variety of methods and materials. Areas of emphasis will include elements and
principles of design, such as surface, shape line, color and color theory, light, unity/variety, balance, depth, space,
texture, and meaning. (3 lecture hours/3 lab hours/special course fee)
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Astronomy
ASTR 1401. Introduction to Astronomy
An introductory astronomy course in which students will learn about the process of science by studying the
various methods by which we have learned our place in the cosmos. Students will study specific examples of
the kinds of observations which can be made and the inferences drawn from them. Examples will emphasize
how we have obtained our knowledge of the universe and the certainty of various parts of that knowledge.
Prerequisite: PHYS 1401 with a grade of “C” or better. (3 lecture hours/2 lab hours/special course fee)
AST 1106. Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
A study of the automatic transmission beginning with a review of gear theory and the introduction of the
planetary gearset. Course continues with a brief review of the basics of hydraulic theory and a study of the basic
transmission components common to most automatic transmissions to provide students an overview of the
operation and construction of a typical unit. (4 lecture hours/5 lab hours/special course fee)
AST 1209. Power Trains
A study of the power train on a vehicle with a standard transmission/transaxle. Beginning with the flywheel,
the course traces the flow of power from the engine, through the flywheel and clutch assembly, to the
transmission, through the differential to the wheel and hubs. (6 lecture hours/8 lab hours/special course fee)
AST 1405. Automotive Brake Systems
A background of basic brakes and hydraulic theory. Course covers drum brakes, disc brakes, and various types
of parking brakes in detail. Includes three types of power brakes and the theory of operation of the Bosch and
Teves antilock brake systems. (4 lecture hours/3 lab hours/special course fee)
AST 1505. Climate Control
Course begins with a study of the theory of refrigeration, the refrigeration cycle, and the basic components of
a typical automotive refrigeration system. Includes the function and construction of compressors, lines,
expansion valves, orifice tubes, receiver dryers, accumulators, condensers, evaporators, blower motors, and air
distribution systems. Emphasis is placed on service and maintenance procedures, as well as basic shop safety.
(4 lecture hours/3 lab hours/special course fee)
AST 2105. Chassis and Steering
An introduction to the theory and operation of modern suspension and steering systems. The study of the
suspension system includes wheels and tires, hubs, bearings, seals, springs, and the vehicle frame. Steering and
steering systems start with the basic theory of steering geometry. Hands-on instruction is used to teach two-and
four-wheel alignment. (4 lecture hours/5 lab hours/special course fee)
AST 2210. Engine Performance
Two major systems are covered in this course, fuel and ignition, which include drive ability and emissions. A
thorough understanding of these systems is essential for successful maintenance and repair. Hand-held and
stationary test equipment is used extensively in the hands-on portion of the course. (7 lecture hours/9 lab
AST 2306. Engine Repair
An introduction to automotive engines: construction and theory. Course covers preparation and assembly of
major engine components, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and use of service and flat rate manuals.
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AST 2409. Electrical Fundamentals
This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of electricity/electronics, including Ohm’s Law, basic
electrical circuits, wiring diagrams, and common electrical symbols. Emphasis is placed on diagnosis and
troubleshooting of electrical circuits, including familiarization with most common types of testing equipment.
Includes starting systems, charging systems, microprocessors, sensors, actuators, and power distribution
networks. (7 lecture hours/6 lab hours/special course fee)
AST 2503. Automotive Computer Systems
An understanding of the system’s purpose, operation, and diagnostic approach. The diagnostic procedures
within the service manual will put the system in its proper perspective as an integral part of the engine’s support
system. (3 lecture hours/special course fee)
Av i at i o n M a i n t e n a n c e T e c h n o l o g y
AVA 1110. Aviation General
This course is a study of general aviation maintenance policies and procedures. Items to be covered are basic
electricity, aircraft drawings and interpretations, aircraft weight and balance calculations, aviation materials and
processes, fluid lines and fittings. Other areas to be covered are aircraft cleaning and corrosion control and
ground operation and servicing. An in-depth overview of use of maintenance publications, maintenance forms
and records, and a mechanics privileges and limitations as it pertains to aircraft maintenance will also be
covered. (6 lecture hours/13 lab hours/special course fee)
AVA 2105. Airframe Sheetmetal
A study of conventional and special rivets and fasteners, including installation and inspection. Students will
hand form, layout, and bend sheet metal, and inspect and repair sheet metal structures, windows, doors, and
interior furnishings. (3 lecture hours/6 lab hours/special course fee)
AVA 2207. Airframe Systems and Components I
A study of airframe construction, to include wood structures, fabric coverings, and aircraft finishes. (3 lecture
AVA 2304. Airframe Systems and Components II
A study of airframe maintenance practices, to include aircraft welding, assembly and rigging, and airframe
inspections. (3 lecture hours/3 lab hours/special course fee)
AVA 2404. Aircraft Electrical Systems
A study of electrical equipment installation, electronic circuitry, AC/DC motors, electric actuators, and aircraft
lighting. Electrical component inspection, maintenance, and operational testing will be covered. (4 lecture
AVA 2508. Airframe Systems and Components III
An in-depth study of aircraft systems to include the operation and maintenance of hydraulic/pneumatic power
systems, cabin atmosphere control systems, ice and rain control systems, and aircraft landing gear systems. (3
AVA 2604. Aircraft/Avionics Systems and Components
This course is a study of aircraft avionics/electronic system components to include component installation,
maintenance, and systems operation. Systems to be covered are aircraft position and warning systems,
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communication and navigation systems, aircraft instrument systems, aircraft fuel systems, and fire protection
systems. (3 lecture hours/3 lab hours/special course fee)
AVP 1110. Aircraft Powerplant Theory, Systems, and Operations I
A study of aircraft reciprocating engine maintenance to include engine overhaul and repair, engine
removal/installation and checkout procedures including troubleshooting techniques. Use of precision
measurement equipment, valve reconditioning equipment, non-destructive test equipment, special tools, ignition
system checkout equipment and procedures will be emphasized. (4 lecture hours/12 lab hours/special course fee)
AVP 1205. Aircraft Powerplant Theory, Systems, and Operations II
This course is an in-depth study of powerplant related systems in the areas of operation, troubleshooting,
servicing, repair and overhaul. Specific areas to be covered are engine instruments, air induction systems,
exhaust systems, cooling systems, fuel and fuel metering systems, and engine inspection procedures. (4 lecture
AVP 1307. Aircraft Powerplant Theory, Systems, and Operations III
A study of aircraft turbine engines, applicable maintenance procedures, and required inspections. Powerplant
lubrication systems and electrical systems will be covered in detail in specific areas such as systems maintenance,
troubleshooting, and checkout procedures unique to the reciprocating and turbine engines. (4 lecture hours/
12 lab hours/special course fee)
AVP 1407. Aircraft Powerplant Theory, Systems, and Operations IV
A study of aircraft powerplant sub-systems in the areas of operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and checkout procedures. Sub-systems to be discussed include the ignition and starting system, fire protection system,
aircraft propellers (turbine and reciprocating applications), unducted fans and auxiliary power units. (4 lecture
Biology
BIOL 1401. Biological Science
This is a study of the general principles of biology and their relationship to society. Topics covered include
genetics, the diversity and unity of life, molecular and cellular biology. Laboratory experiences are integrated
with lecture topics. A general education course for non-science majors. (3 lecture hours/2 lab hours/special
course fee)
BIOL 1402. Human Anatomy and Physiology I
The first semester of a two-semester introductory course emphasizing the anatomy and physiology of the human
body. This study will examine the physiology, histology, cytology, and gross anatomy of the major organ
systems. Laboratory exercises are designed to reinforce the student’s understanding of the lecture material.
Prerequisite: BIOL 1401 with a grade of “C” or better. (3 lecture hours/2 lab hours/special course fee)
BIOL 1403. Human Anatomy and Physiology II
The second semester of a two-semester introductory course emphasizing the anatomy and physiology of the
human body. This study will examine the physiology, histology, cytology, and gross anatomy of the major organ
systems. Laboratory exercises are designed to reinforce the student’s understanding of the lecture material.
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BIOL 1407. Anatomy/Microbiology for Surgical Technology*
This course is designed to provide students entering the field of surgical technology with a basic understanding
of anatomy and microbiology. Anatomy is taught from the perspective of topographic or surgical anatomy and
topics covered will include organization of the human body, basic chemical concepts, the cell, tissues, glands
and membranes, skin, bones and joints, muscles, coordination and control, sense organs, the circulatory system,
the lymphatic system, respiration, digestion, the urinary system and reproduction. A basis for understanding of
sterile technique and asepsis is also provided through an introduction to basic microbiology. (3 lecture
*NOTE: This course is only offered to Baptist Health Schools of Nursing and Allied Health students.
BIOL 2401. Microbiology
A survey of bacteria and how they relate to the medical field, environment, and industry. Topics covered include
the taxonomy, genetics, and metabolism of bacteria. An introduction to immunological and epidemiological
theory will allow for examination of the sanitation methods used in medical and industrial settings. The
methods and materials used to systematically study the growth, identification, culturing, and control of
microorganisms will be demonstrated in the laboratory portion of the course with an emphasis on aseptic
technique and basic safety protocols. A study of viruses and pathogenic fungi, protists, and animals will be
included to give the student a broader background. While the course is intended for students who plan to enter
the medical field, the ecological, environmental, and industrial applications will also give students who intend
to study biology further some exposure to other aspects of microbiology. Prerequisite: BIOL 1401 with a grade
of “C” or better. (3 lecture hours/3 lab hours/special course fee)
BIOL 2402. General Botany
This course is designed to provide an overall view of taxonomy, structure, and physiology of plants. Agriculture,
ecological, and environmental aspects also will be discussed. The course will incorporate hands-on field and
laboratory exercises. Prerequisite: BIOL 1401 with a grade of “C” or better. (3 lecture hours/3 lab hours/special
course fee)
BIOL 2404. General Ecology
An introduction to living organisms and relationships to their environment. The structure and interactions of
populations, communities, ecosystems, and the biosphere will be examined. The effects of climate and
geography upon living organisms will be investigated. Prerequisite: BIOL 1401 with a grade of “C” or better. (3
BIOL 2405. General Zoology
A survey of the animal kingdom. The survey will include microscopic forms to mammals. Acquaints the student
with the nature of animals and their structure. The taxonomical classification of the Animal Kingdom will be
studied through a comparison of organ systems, structure, function, environment and behavior of animals.
Business
BUS 1113. Business Machines/Math Applications
Designed to provide instruction in the application of mathematic processes to particular business problems
using the electronic calculator. Emphasis is placed on developing speed and accuracy through touch operation
of the ten-key keypad. Prerequisite: Required math test score. (3 lecture hours/special course fee)
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BUS 1123. Accounting Fundamentals
A study of the fundamental accounting concepts and procedures for sole proprietorships and the merchandising
business. The accounting cycle includes journalizing and posting transactions, preparing trial balances,
worksheets, and financial statements. Emphasis is placed on cash, banking, and payroll procedures, sales,
purchases, and accounts receivables/payables. This course is not designed for transfer credit. (3 lecture hours)
BUS 1143. Computer Applications for Accounting/QuickBooks
Provides the opportunity to use commercially available software to analyze, interpret, and investigate
accounting information to make business decisions. The course illustrates how accounting information is both
used and created, using source documents to generate, analyze, and compare financial statements. Budget
creations and comparisons are explored; receivables and payables are aged for analysis of cash management and
cash flow projections. Prerequisites: BUS 1303 and BUS 1123 or ACCT 2310. (3 lecture hours/special course fee)
BUS 1203. Keyboarding Basics*
Provides training in touch-typing, including mastery of keyboard, development of correct technique, and care
of equipment. Designed for students who do not know the keyboard or who need to learn correct finger control
for better keyboarding skills. Credit does not apply toward BUS degree or certificate requirements. A goal of a
minimum of 20 words-per-minute (wpm) is desirable upon completion of course. Includes basic study of correct
use of grammar, number usage, and basic format of text. (3 lecture hours/special course fee)
* NOTE : Outside lab time may be required.
BUS 1233. Intermediate Keyboarding*
Provides keyboard speedwriting and keypad control and speed building. A goal of 40 wpm with a high degree
of accuracy should be attained on a three-minute timed writing. Includes study of and practice on basic business
documents and report formatting. A goal of 200 keystrokes-per-minute with a high degree of accuracy should
be attained on the keypad. Prerequisites: BUS 1203 with a grade of “C” or better or document touch keyboarding
skill and approval of instructor. (3 lecture hours/special course fee)
* NOTE : Outside lab time may be required.
BUS 1243. Business Communications
Provides a brief English review then places a strong emphasis on activities involved in the mechanics of writing
current business communications. Prerequisites: Keyboarding ability and DEVE 0324 or meet minimum
entrance score requirements for ENGL 1311. (3 lecture hours)
BUS 1303. Introduction to Computers
Provides an understanding of the component parts of a computer system and the commonly used
vocabulary associated with computers. Hands-on experiences in word processing, spreadsheets, databases,
the Internet, and the operating system will be emphasized. Prerequisite: BUS 1203 or ability to keyboard by
touch. (3 lecture hours/special course fee)
BUS 1333. Introduction to the Internet
This course focuses on utilizing e-mail and other communication tools, Internet research techniques, and
the basics of Web page design. Special emphasize is given to etiquette for business e-mail usage, as well as
the legal, ethical, and security concerns of using the Internet or a company intranet. Prerequisite: BUS 1303.
(3 lecture hours/special course fee)
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BUS 1503. Introduction to Word Processing/WordPerfect*
Provides training in producing documents used in a business office. Students will keyboard, edit, store, retrieve,
and print acceptable documents using WordPerfect. Acceptable formatting, software use, and speed are
considerations. Prerequisites: BUS 1203 or BUS 1233 with 40 wpm or documented comparable keyboarding
skills, BUS 1303 and DEVE 0324 or minimum entrance score requirements. (3 lecture hours/special course fee)
* NOTE : Additional lab time on the word processing equipment outside of scheduled class time
may be necessary. Students required to take BUS 2414 should take BUS 1513 instead of BUS
1503 as an introductory word processing course.
BUS 1513. Introduction to Word Processing/Microsoft ® Word*
Provides training in producing documents used in a business office. Students will keyboard, edit, store, retrieve,
and print acceptable documents using Microsoft® Word. Acceptable formatting, software use, and speed are
considerations. Prerequisites: BUS 1203 or BUS 1233 with 40 wpm or documented comparable keyboarding
skills, BUS 1303 and DEVE 0324 or minimum entrance score requirements. (3 lecture hours/special course fee)
* NOTE : Additional lab time on the word processing equipment outside of scheduled class
time may be necessary.
BUS 1703. Machine Transcription
Introduction to the use of transcription machines in order to transcribe a variety of documents including medical,
legal, and business correspondence. Emphasis on speed building and accuracy. Prerequisites: BUS 1233 or approval of
instructor and BUS 1243. Corequisite: BUS 1503 or BUS 1513 or approval of instructor. (3 lecture hours/special course fee)
BUS 1801. Job Seeking Techniques
This course guides the students through the issues and concerns in preparing for job interviews and writing a
resume. The class will include discussion and some role-playing. Each student will be expected to have prepared
a resume upon completion of the course. Prerequisites: ENGL 1311 and BUS 1303, BUS 1503, or BUS 1513. (1
lecture hour)
BUS 2353. Database Management with Access
Provides an introduction to databases and their capabilities. Students will create, update, sort, and query Access
databases in addition to utilizing forms and reports. Prerequisite: BUS 1303 (or equivalent introductory course)
or permission of instructor. (3 lecture hours/special course fee)
BUS 2363. Powerpoint
Introduces the use of presentation graphics with Microsoft® PowerPoint® software. Emphasizes the use of
charts, embedded and linked objects, and slide shows. Prerequisite: BUS 1303 or permission of instructor. (3
lecturehours/special course fee)
BUS 2393. Spreadsheet Applications/EXCEL
Introduces the EXCEL spreadsheet as a powerful tool for managing numerical data and performing calculations.
In addition to creating and formatting spreadsheets, the course focuses on built-in functions and graphics. Prerequisites:
Ability to keyboard, working knowledge of Windows®, and BUS 1303. (3 lecture hours/special course fee)
BUS 2403. Desktop Publishing
Introduces the student to the basics of desktop publishing by combining text and graphics to produce
professional-quality printed documents, often called publications. Emphasis is placed on the creation of
publications that include graphic design and various typestyles and formats. Prerequisite: BUS 1503 or BUS 1513
or permission of instructor. (3 lecture hours/special course fee)
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BUS 2414. Advanced Word Processing/Microsoft ® Word
Provides training in the refinement of the operation of the alphabetic and numeric keyboard with speed and
accuracy development. Includes study of and practice on formatting business letters, tables, and manuscripts
using Microsoft® for Windows®. Includes advanced word and information processing concepts and advanced
applications, including the desktop publishing features of Microsoft® Word. Prerequisites: BUS 1303 and BUS
1513. (3 lecture hours/3 lab hours/special course fee
BUS 2433. Integrated Business Applications
An in-depth study of office systems technology including the integrating of word processing,
spreadsheets, graphics, databases, presentations, and desktop publishing through projects of a realistic
bus-iness nature. Prerequisites: BUS 1513, BUS 2353, and BUS 2393. Corequisites: BUS 2403 and BUS
2414. (3 lecture hours)
BUS 2503. Office Management
Focuses on the managerial process, examining the managerial functions of planning, organizing, staffing,
directing, and controlling as they relate to production and efficiency in the office. (3 lecture hours)
BUS 2514. Advanced Word Processing/WordPerfect
Provides training in the refinement of the operation of the alphabetic and numeric keyboard with speed and
accuracy development. Includes study of and practice on formatting business letters, tables, and manuscripts
using WordPerfect for Windows®. Includes advanced word and information processing concepts and
advanced applications, including the desktop publishing features of WordPerfect for Windows®. Prerequisites:
BUS 1303 and BUS 1503. (3 lecture hours/3 lab hours/special course fee)
BUS 2603. Introduction to Business
Offers a survey of the field of Business Administration including disciplines such as marketing, production,
management, finance, and information systems. Important issues such as organization, communication,
regulation, and taxation are addressed. (3 lecture hours)
BUS 2613. Small Business Management
Focuses on the application of business disciplines including management, marketing, finance, and accounting
to the operation of a small business. Students will be guided in the development of a small business plan.
Recommended prerequisite: BUS 1123, or ACCT 2310, or consent of instructor. (3 lecture hours)
BUS 2623. Human Resources Management
Focuses on the planning, directing, and controlling of the personnel function. The emphasis is on the
recruitment, selection, development, and evaluation of employees. (3 lecture hours)
BUS 2633. Legal Environment of Business
A study of the American legal system and its impact on the business environment. It includes the court system,
contracts, sales, agency, negotiable instruments and government regulations. (3 lecture hours)
BUS 2643. Human Relations
Focuses on human behavior in organizations and the manager’s impact on subordinates. Topics covered include
theories of motivation, leadership skills, group processes, and communication. (3 lecture hours)
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Chemistry
CHEM 1403. Fundamental Chemistry I
Basic principles, theories, and laboratory practices used in chemistry. Topics included will be atomic structure,
periodic table, ionic and molecular compounds, reactions, stoichiometry, gas laws, solutions, acids and bases,
and nuclear chemistry. This course is especially designed for students who need no more than two semesters of
chemistry (nursing, dental hygiene, respiratory therapy, etc.). Prerequisite: MATH 1302 with a grade of “C” or
better. (3 lecture hours/2 lab hours/special course fee)
CHEM 1404. Fundamental Chemistry II
Introduction to more basic principles, theories, and laboratory practices of chemistry. Time will be spent
focusing on organic chemistry and biochemistry. Topics included will be alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, aromatics,
alkyl halides, amines, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, amino acids, proteins, enzymes, vitamins, and
hormones. This course is especially designed for students who need no more than two semesters of chemistry
(nursing, dental hygiene, respiratory therapy, etc.). Prerequisite: CHEM 1403 with a grade of “C” or better. (3
CHEM 1405. General Chemistry I
Fundamental laws and theories in chemistry will be covered. Topics included will be atomic structures,
periodic table, ionic and covalent molecules, reactions and stoichiometry, bonding and molecular geometry,
gas laws, energy, and intermolecular forces. Topics will be taught from a physical/inorganic perspective. For
majors in science, engineering, medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy. Prerequisites: MATH 1302 and PHYS 1401
with a grade of “C” or better. (3 lecture hours/3 lab hours/special course fee)
CHEM 1406. General Chemistry II
This course is a continuation of General Chemistry I. Time will be spent on solutions and colligative properties,
equilibrium, thermodynamics, reaction rates, acids and bases, precipitation reactions, spontaneity and
thermodynamics, and oxidation-reduction reactions. For majors in science, engineering, medicine, dentistry, and
pharmacy. Prerequisite: CHEM 1405 with a grade of “C” or better. (3 lecture hours/3 lab hours/special course fee)
CHEM 1407. Introduction to Chemistry for Health Sciences*
The lecture portion of this course will consist of a study of the following topics: matter, measurements in science,
the periodic table, ionic and covalent compounds, the mole concept, chemical reactions, solutions, and acids and
bases. An introduction to organic and biological chemistry will also be provided covering alkanes, alkenes,
alkynes, alcohols, amines, and carboxylic acids. Important biomolecules including amino acids, proteins,
carbohydrates, fatty acids, and triglycerides will also be introduced. This course is intended for students who are
pursuing a degree in a health related field and only need four hours of chemistry. The laboratory portion of this
course is designed to reinforce concepts from lecture as well as to introduce each student to a variety of different
lab techniques. (3 lecture hours/2 lab hours)
*NOTE: This course is only offered to Baptist Health Schools of Nursing and Allied Health students.
C o l l e g e St u d i e s
COLL 1300. College Seminar: A Pathway to Excellence
This course is designed to help students meet the demands of college life. Students will explore learning styles
and learning how to learn strategies while improving critical reading and study strategies. In addition, the
course will examine forces that influence overall student performance such as time management, library skills,
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computing skills, stress management, and succeeding in mathematics and science courses. Finally, students will
explore career options and major fields of study. (3 lecture hours)
COLL 1302. Career Seminar
This course is designed to allow students to take a comprehensive approach to career planning. Utilizing
career assessments, speakers, and employment data students are able to decide on a major, select a career and
develop a plan that covers a life span. The course focuses on refining pre-employment skills, reinforcing work
values, exploring employment trends and issues and developing writing and public speaking skills.
Experiential work experiences are encouraged at the end of the semester. (3 lecture hours)
COLL 1303. Introduction to Online Learning
This course is designed to help students understand the demands of college life and online courses. Specifically,
it will focus on teaching students how to use an Internet-based course management system, communicate
effectively, manage time and assignments, develop as a self-directed learner, work with peers and in groups, and
maintain academic integrity. Students will also learn about the College’s student support services such as
academic advising, career counseling, library services, disability services, and tutoring. (3 lecture hours)
COLL 1320. The World of Words
This course is designed to teach students independent learning strategies for increasing vocabulary. It is also
designed to foster a continued interest in words and their etymology. Students will work to gain mastery over
specific sets of college-level vocabulary. (3 lecture hours)
COLL 1322. Cultural Studies Overview
This course is designed to give students a broad understanding of the peoples, events and legends that have
shaped our world. By the end of the course, the students will have studied the common core of knowledge every
educated American should possess. Selected textbook passages, Internet searches, and supplemental readings will
be some of the materials used to aid students in gaining insight into the people and events covered in the
semester. (3 lecture hours)
COLL 1324. Critical Thinking and Reading for Academic and
Technical Disciplines
This course is designed to aid students in the reading and comprehension of academic writings with an intense
emphasis on tone, language, and critical analysis. Students will learn to assess current skills in these areas and
identify topics, subtopics, and main ideas in readings of various lengths from various academic disciplines.
Readers will learn to grasp main ideas from reading selections, analyzing tone and purpose, recognizing patterns
within the readings, and detecting bias. Students will learn to recognize basic reasoning fallacies, identify
arguments, evaluate support, and study the steps of the scientific method. Strategies for active listening and
effective notetaking will also be explored. (3 lecture hours)
C o l l i s i o n R e pa i r T e c h n o l o g y
CRT 1113. Collision Repair I
This course includes body and frame alignment with emphasis on practical application and safety. It also covers
skills and technical knowledge in the preparation of metal for paint; chemical stripping of old finishes; use and
maintenance of spraying equipment; mixing and spraying of all types of automotive finishes; and identification
of common material used. Course includes instruction on spraying techniques and tinting of paints to achieve
color match. (3 lecture hours/20 lab hours/special course fee)
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CRT 1213. Collision Repair II
This course is a continuation of Collision Repair I with emphasis on practical application and safety. Students
will develop skills in the use of colorcoat/clearcoat systems, buffing, removal of overspray, applying corrosion
prevention materials, and using the latest techniques in paint mixing. Students learn to remove and replace
glass, trim, and electrical wiring, and repair plastic components. (3 lecture hours/20 lab hours/special course fee)
C o m m u n i c at i o n
COM 1203. Technical Communication
This course assists students in preparing to meet the expectations of the workplace. Introduces concepts in the
areas of self-management, teamwork, problem solving, resume writing and interviewing techniques. Students
practice speaking, writing, and listening techniques useful in finding, applying for, getting, and keeping a job.
This course is offered for technical programs and is not designed to be a transfer course. (3 lecture hours)
C o m p u t e r I n f o r m at i o n S y s t e m s
CIS 1103. Computer Concepts
Fundamentals of personal computing designed for students with little or no previous computing experience.
Students acquire knowledge of basic personal computer technology and hands-on experience with the
computer, its operating system and basic application software. (3 lecture hours/special course fee)
CIS 1133. Internet Technologies
History of the development of the Internet, theory of the Internet, introduction to the communication protocols
and the basic tools of the Internet such as e-mail, file transfer protocol, gopher, telnet and the World Wide Web.
Prerequisite: CIS 1223. (3 lecture hours/special course fee)
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CIS 1143. Introduction to Programming
An introduction to programming logic using the three basic control structures: sequence, if-then-else and
repetition. Students learn to design programs using flowcharts and psuedocode. Students are introduced to basic
syntax in one programming language. Prerequisite: CIS 1223. (2 lecture hours/2 lab hours/special course fee)
CIS 1154. Voice and Data Cabling
An introduction to structured cabling systems using copper and fiber-optic cable. Topics include worldwide
standards, types of media and cabling, physical and logical networks, as well as signal transmission. Students
will develop skills in reading network design documentation, pulling and mounting cable, cable management,
patch panel installation and termination as well as installing jacks and cable testing. This course will help
prepare students for the BICSI Registered Certified Installer, Level 1 certification exam. This course is endorsed
by the Communications Workers of America (CWA). (3 lecture hours/2 lab hours/special course fee)
CIS 1203. Introduction to Operating Systems
This course covers the theory behind all operating systems regardless of platform and introduces the student to
the specifics of the most popular operating systems used today. Prerequisite: CIS 1223. (3 lecture hours)
CIS 1223. Desktop Operating Systems
This course provides a hands-on introduction to desktop operating systems utilizing the most current industry
standard operating system. Topics covered include basic system architecture, file management, hardware and
software configuration, system settings, display and communication configuration, and other topics relevant to
the desktop environment. (3 lecture hours/special course fee)
CIS 1244. Electronics for Personal Computer Technicians
This course is intended for any student with a desire to understand the electronic hardware associated with
computers and related equipment. The course is particularly useful to students pursuing the Workstation
Support Specialist and Network Support Specialist options. Topics include DC and AC circuits, solid-state devices
and circuits, analog integrated circuits, digital electronics, and troubleshooting. Prerequisite: DEVE 0336 with a
grade of “C” or better, a COMPASS Algebra Placement Test score between 26-40, a score between 17-18 on the
mathematics section of the ACT, or an ASSET Intermediate Algebra Test score between 34-38. (3 lecture hours/2
lab hours/special course fee)
CIS 1254. IT Essentials I
An introduction to basic computing concepts and skills. Topics include the development of computing and the
Internet, the desktop environment, basic features of Windows, a survey of software applications, basic
computing mathematics, and an overview of personal computer hardware. This course is sponsored jointly by
Cisco Systems and Hewlett Packard. Prerequisite: CIS 1223 (3 lecture hours/2 lab hours/special course fee)
CIS 1264. IT Essentials II
This course is a continuation of IT Essentials I. Students assemble a personal computer and install an operating
system. Focus on BIOS features, operating system theory, DOS fundamentals, memory management, Windows
9x installation procedures and troubleshooting. This course is sponsored jointly by Cisco Systems and Hewlett
Packard. Prerequisite: CIS 1254. (3 lecture hours/2 lab hours/special course fee)
CIS 1403. Microcomputer Applications I
An introduction to business applications within a Windows environment using Microsoft’s Office suite. Course
emphasizes basic applications of word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation software in business
settings. (3 lecture hours/1 lab hour/special course fee)
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CIS 1413. Introduction to Databases
Explores tools and techniques for managing an organization’s data resources and database technology. Topics
include database architecture, database management system (DBMS) selection, database technology, database
installation, database creation and maintenance, DBMS operation and troubleshooting, data warehousing
technology, database performance tuning, and database reengineering. Prerequisite: CIS 1223. (3 lecture hours/1
lab hour/special course fee)
CIS 1424. Introduction to SQL
This course emphasizes programming using Structure Query Language (SQL). An overview of general structured
programming concepts is provided as an introduction to the language. Students will become proficient with both
basic SQL and procedural language concepts. Students will be proficient using all basic SQL commands and
report processing. Prerequisite: CIS 1413. (3 lecture hours/2 lab hours/special course fee)
CIS 1503. Digital Media and Design
An introduction to digital media principles and methods in the computer age. Topics include typography, design,
layout, color, production, and an introduction to industry-standard graphics software. Prerequisite: CIS 1223. (3
lecture hours/1 lab hour/special course fee)
CIS 1504. Visual Basic.NET Programming
This course provides a hands-on introduction to Visual Basic.NET for the Windows environment. Topics covered
include Visual Basic.NET programming fundamentals, menus, tools and forms, working with controls, and
applications with multiple forms and executable files. Prerequisite: CIS 1143. (3 lecture hours/2 lab
CIS 1513. Microcomputer Applications II
Extends the student’s mastery of business application software. Advanced topics in word processing,
spreadsheets, databases, and presentation applications. Prerequisite: CIS 1403. (2 lecture hours/2 lab
CIS 1613. The Business of the Internet
Introduction to business use of the Internet through the examination of current applications. Focusing on
Internet, intranets, and other online technologies in business, this course provides a complete introduction to
the application of Internet technologies in business. Prerequisite: CIS 1133. (3 lecture hours/special course fee)
CIS 1814. Local Area Networks
This course consists of Cisco’s CCNA Semester 1 Networking Basics and is part of the Cisco Networking Academy
Program. The curriculum provides the student with an introduction to networking technology, including
terminology, protocols and standards, LANs, WANs, the OSI networking model, cabling, routers, Ethernet, and
IP addressing. This course is the first of three designed to help prepare the student to take Cisco’s CCNA
certification exam. Prerequisite: CIS 1223. (3 lecture hours/3 lab hours/special course fee)
CIS 1823. Customer Service and Support
This course is designed as an overview of the wide range of topics that an entry-level user support specialist will
be expected to know. The student will be acquainted with information resources and technical tools; knowledge
that is essential to functioning effectively in support positions. The course will require the use of software
applications and Internet research. Students will also interact in team activities. Prerequisites: CIS 1223 and CIS
1403. (2 lecture hours/2 lab hours/special course fee)
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CIS 1824. Network Routing
This course consists of Cisco’s CCNA Semester 2 Routers and Routing Basics and is part of the Cisco
Networking Academy Program. The curriculum provides instruction in TCP/IP addressing, routers, router
configuration, routing and routing protocols, IOS images and network troubleshooting. This course is the
second of three designed to help prepare the student to take Cisco’s CCNA certification exam. Prerequisite:
CIS 1814. (3 lecture hours/3 lab hours/special course fee)
CIS 1826. Internetworking
This course consists of Cisco’s CCNA Semester 3 Switching Basics and Intermediate Routing and Cisco’s CCNA
Semester 4 WAN Technologies. This course is part of the Cisco Networking Academy Program. The curriculum
provides instruction in LAN switching, VLANs, LAN design, IGRP, access control lists, Novell IPX, WAN
technologies, PPP, ISDN, frame relay and network management. This course is the third of three designed to help
prepare the student to take Cisco’s CCNA certification exam. Prerequisite: CIS 1824. (4 lecture hours/5 lab
CIS 1843. Introduction to Computer Graphics
This course will introduce students to the graphic programs Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop. Students
will learn to create images using the various tools and capabilities of these programs. This course will also cover
image scanning, photographic retouching, printing and fundamental artistic concepts with regard to aesthetics,
composition, color theory, and also gain an understanding of how these two programs interrelate. This class will
also explore real life applications for these skills such as web site design, illustration, graphic design, production
layout, photo retouching and freelance, etc. Prerequisite: CIS 1223. (3 lecture hours/special course fee)
CIS 1923. Help Desk Applications
Fundamentals of help desk applications using one or more currently available help desk applications. Focus
on trouble tickets, work flow, escalation, and knowledge base development. Prerequisite: CIS 1223. (3 lecture
hours/1 lab hour/special course fee)
CIS 2104. Business System Analysis and Design
The study of the use of computer technology, equipment, and management sciences that meets the information
needs of business. Topics include development of systems, analysis of present information flow, systems
specifications, equipment selections and implementation of systems. Prerequisites: CIS 1103 and CIS 1703. (3
CIS 2113. CIS Internship
This internship will provide the student with practical experience in technical support. Assignments will be
made to local computer installations. Student goals and evaluation of performance will be a cooperative effort
between the internship sponsor and a supervising faculty member. Prerequisite: Permission of the CIS internship
coordinator. (3 credit hours)
CIS 2123. Special Topics
This course will cover special topics as needed by the Information Technology Division. It will be used for all
specialties on an as needed basis. It will be considered an elective course. Prerequisite: Permission
of Dean. (3 lecture hours)
CIS 2303. Introduction to Networking
This is an introduction to basic networking technologies, including transmission media, topology,
communication, protocol and models. Prerequisite: CIS 1223. (3 lecture hours)
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CIS 2314. Database Design
Information storage and retrieval is at the core of every modern information system. It is essential that every CIS
professional understand the concepts on which current database philosophy is based and be familiar with design
and implementation methodologies. Additional aims are continued development of student computer skills and
teamwork. Prerequisite: CIS 1413 (3 lecture/2 lab hours/special fee)
CIS 2315. Microsoft Server Administration
This course will provide a hands-on introduction to network servers and their administration. Topics to be covered
include installation and configuration, creation and administration of users and groups, setting policies and
security measures, file and directory services, connectivity, monitoring and optimization, troubleshooting, remote
access, as well as other relevant topics. The course will be designed around the most current industry standard
operating system. Prerequisites: CIS 1264, CIS 1814, or CIS 2303. (3 lecture hours/3 lab hours/special course fee)
CIS 2324. Advanced SQL Design
This course extends SQL concepts introduced in CIS 1424 SQL Programming. Topics covered include advanced
table manipulation, embedded SQL, and SQL structured language programming. Prerequisites: CIS 1424 and CIS
2314. (3 lecture hours/1 lab hour/special course fee)
CIS 2325. Microsoft Network Infrastructure
This course will provide an in-depth discussion of network infrastructure design, implementation, and
administration. Topics to be covered include network planning, design, implementation and configuration,
network environmental considerations, network connectivity with both heterogeneous and homogenous
systems, internetworking, as well as other relevant topics. The course will be designed around the most current
industry standard operating system. Prerequisite: CIS 2315. (3 lecture hours/3 lab hours/special course fee)
CIS 2333. Data Structures
An introduction to data structures, program specification and design, emphasizing abstract data types and their
implementation. Arrays, lists, queues, and graphs will be examined along with their implementation for specific
applications. Set operations involving abstract data types will be covered. A series of searching and sorting
techniques using various data structures will be analyzed looking at efficiencies based on memory and run-time.
Prerequisite: Permission of academic adviser. (3 lecture hours/special course fee)
CIS 2343. TCP/IP Networking
An introduction to Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) administration. Topics to be covered
include IP addressing, Subnetting, Dynamic Host Configuration Server, Domain Name Server and Windows®
Name Server implementation and administration, and TCP/IP utilities. The course is designed around the most
current industry standard operating system. Prerequisite: CIS 1814. (2 lecture hours/2 lab hours/special course fee)
CIS 2375. Microsoft Active Directory Services
This course will provide an in-depth discussion of network directory services design, implementation, and
administration. Topics to be covered include planning, design, implementation and configuration of a network
directory service, network environmental considerations, directory service maintenance and upgrades, and other
relevant topics. Prerequisite: CIS 2315. (3 lecture hours/3 lab hours/special course fee)
CIS 2423. Advanced SQL
Extends SQL concepts introduced in CIS 1423 Introduction to SQL. Includes advanced table manipulation, embedded
SQL, and SQL programming. Prerequisites: CIS 1413 and CIS 1423. (3 lecture hours/1 lab hour/special course fee)
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CIS 2513. Introduction to Computer Science I
This is a programming course that covers the syntax and coding rules of C++. Topics covered include forming
C++ statements, if-then statements, loops, arrays, functions, and pointers. Prerequisite: CIS 1143. (2 lecture
CIS 2523. Introduction to Web Page Design
This course covers the essentials of creating HTML documents. The course introduces students to elements of
graphic design and layout and offers practical experience creating, formatting, enhancing and programming
Web pages using HTML. Students create basic pages that include simple text, links, and in-line images, tables,
frames, fonts, and multimedia using both HTML and an HTML editor. Prerequisite: CIS 1223. (3 lecture
CIS 2533. Web Site Administration and Security
An introduction to Web site maintenance and administration with special emphasis on Web site security,
protection of proprietary information and network stability using firewalls, security protocols, and encryption.
Prerequisite: CIS 2523 (3 lecture hours/special course fee)
CIS 2544. Advanced Web Page Design and Languages
Web page design using advanced design concepts and popular languages such as PERL, Java Script, Dynamic
HTML, Active-X, CGI Script, and frames. Prerequisites: CIS 1143 and CIS 2523. (3 lecture hours/2 lab
CIS 2554. Web and Graphic Design
This course emphasizes the fundamentals of web design and multimedia such as graphics, animation and video
in maximizing visual appeal and key artistic concepts. This course is part of the Cisco Networking Academy
Program and is designed to help prepare students for the WOW Certified Web Designer Associate (CWDSA) exam.
Prerequisite: CIS 2523. (3 lecture hours/2 lab hours/special course fee)
CIS 2563. PERL
An introduction to the PERL scripting language including data types, operations, data and control structures,
and functions. This course also includes applications of PERL in network administration. Prerequisite: CIS
CIS 2604. Database Programming
This course covers the essential components of applications development using relational database systems.
Topics include preparing tables, queries, forms and reports, and working with programming language modules,
functions, and subroutines. Prerequisites: CIS 1143 and CIS 1413. 3 lecture hours/2 lab hours/special course fee)
CIS 2613. Java
An introduction to Java programming for Internet applications to add sound, animation, and interactive Web
pages. Prerequisites: CIS 1143 and CIS 2523. (2 lecture hours/2 lab hours/special course fee)
CIS 2624. Advanced Visual Basic.NET
This course builds on skills developed in CIS 1504 Visual Basic.NET Programming. Topics covered include
querying database objects with SQL, using custom controls to open files and interact with a database,
advanced reports, programming with class, and working with other programs with Visual Basic.NET.
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CIS 2633. Introduction to Computer Science II
This course is a continuation of CIS 2513 Introduction to Computer Science I. Topics covered include objectoriented programming, Windows programming, and data structures. Prerequisite: CIS 2513. (2 lecture
CIS 2634. Computer Organization and Assembly Language
Introduction to machine architecture, detailed study of the PC instruction set and addressing modes.
Assembling, linking, executing, and debugging of assembly language programs. Additional topics include
keyboard and screen handling, string processing, interrupts, binary and decimal arithmetic. Prerequisite: CIS
2513. (3 lecture hours/2 lab hours/special course fee)
CIS 2654. Microsoft Network Security
This course will provide an introduction to network security implemented through the network operating
system as well as external methodology (proxy servers, firewalls, etc.). Encryption/decryption methods will
be introduced. The course will be designed around the most current industry standard operating system.
CIS 2733. Data Structures
A systematic study of the main data structures of computer science: arrays, stacks, queues, linked lists, trees,
graphs, and hash tables. Implementation and analysis of the algorithms and programming techniques for
searching sorting, inserting into, and deleting from these structures; efficiency considerations. Prerequisite:
CIS2633. (3 lecture hours/special course fee)
CIS 2754. Creating a SQL Server Database
This course provides the skills to use SQL server including implementing triggers, tables, stored procedures,
transact SQL, indexes and basic table creation. Students will be able to optimize queries, manage transaction
locks and ensure date concurrency and recoverability. Prerequisites: CIS 1424 and CIS 2604. (3 lecture hours/2
CIS 2814. Cisco Advanced Routing
This is the first of four courses designed to prepare students for the Cisco Certified Network Professional
Certification (CCNP). Topics include configuring OSPF multi-area environments, EIGRP, BGP advanced access
control lists, and advanced IP addressing. This course addresses the objectives for the Cisco Advanced Routing
Exam. Prerequisite: CIS 1826 or an active CCNA. (3 lecture hours/3 lab hours/special course fee)
CIS 2824. Cisco Remote Access
This is the second of four courses designed to prepare students for the Cisco Certified Network Professional
Certification (CCNP). Topics include assembling and configuring WAN components, asynchronous connection,
configuring point-to-point protocol, ISDN, dial on demand routing, X.25, and Frame Relay. Network Address
Translation (NAT) and queuing are also discussed in this course. This course addresses the objectives for the
Cisco Remote Access Exam. Prerequisite: CIS 2814. (3 lecture hours/3 lab hours/special course fee)
CIS 2834. Cisco LAN Switch Configuration
This is the third of four courses designed to prepare students for the Cisco Certified Network Professional
Certification (CCNP). The course includes information on how to build campus networks using multi-layer
switching technologies over high speed Ethernet. This information includes concepts of switching, virtual LANs,
switch software and configuration, management, and troubleshooting. This course addresses the objectives for
the Cisco LAN Switch Configuration Exam. Prerequisite: CIS 2814. (3 lecture hours/3 lab hours/special course fee)
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CIS 2844. Cisco Internetworking Troubleshooting
This is the last of four courses designed to prepare students for the Cisco Certified Network Professional
Certification (CCNP). The course is a study of troubleshooting methods for internetworks including such topics
as Cisco troubleshooting tools, diagnosing and correcting problems with TCP/IP, Novell, and AppleTalk
networks. Troubleshooting frame relay and ISDN network connections are also covered in the curriculum. This
course addresses the objectives for the Cisco Internetworking Troubleshooting Exam. Prerequisites: CIS 2824
and CIS 2834. (3 lecture hours/3 lab hours/special course fee)
CIS 2854. Fundamentals of Network Security
This course focuses on overall network security processes with emphasis on hands-on skills in security policies,
security technologies, firewall and secure router configuration and management, AAA (authentication,
authorization, and accounting) implementation, intrusion detection, and VPN (virtual private network)
implementation. Hands-on experience is provided with Cisco routers and PIX firewalls. This course is part of
the Cisco Networking Academy Program and will help prepare students to take the SECUR and CSPFA exams,
which apply toward the Cisco Firewall Specialist certification and the Cisco Certified Security Professional
certification. Students who attend this advanced course must have strong computer literacy skills, strong
awareness of the Internet, and basic knowledge of the Windows operating system. This is a challenging and
demanding course requiring a sense for detail and a discipline for study. Prerequisite: CIS 1826 or current
CCNA certification. (3 lecture hours/3 lab hours/special course fee)
CIS 2885. Managing a Microsoft Environment
This course provides the knowledge required by system administrators, network administrators, and IT
professionals who implement, manage, and troubleshoot existing network and server environments based on
the Microsoft® Windows® 2000 operating system. These skills are generally required in medium to large
organizations that maintain 200 to 26,000 user desktops and servers, spanning two to 100 physical locations by
using local area networks (LANs) and the Internet or intranets. Additionally, this course provides the skills and
knowledge that Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) certification candidates need to prepare for
Microsoft Certified Professional Exam 70-218: Managing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Environment.
Prerequisite: CIS 2315, CIS 2325 and CIS 2375. (3 lecture hours/3 lab hours/special course fee)
CIS 2903. Fundamentals of Unix
This course provides fundamental command-line features of the UNIX environment including file system
navigation, file permissions, the VI text editor, command shells, and basic network use. Prerequisite: CIS 1223.
(3 lecture hours/1 lab hour/special course fee)
CIS 2913. Introduction to Unix Networking
This course provides an introduction to fundamental concepts of UNIX networking including network
configuration, user management, resource configuration, and basic network security. Students are introduced to
the use of network protocols including telnet, ftp, and NFS. Prerequisite: CIS 2903. (2 lecture hours/2 lab
CIS 2923. Introduction to Wireless Networks
An introductory level course designed to provide an overview of wireless networking. Topics include hardware,
software, and security issues for wireless home, campus, and business installations. Wireless Local Area Networks
(WLAN), IEEE 802.11, and TCP/IP are covered as well as Internet-enabled cellular technologies. Prerequisites: CIS
1223 and CIS 1814. (3 lecture hours/1 lab hour/special course fee)
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CTT 1207. Cabinet Layout and Construction
The student will use computer aided software to design and layout kitchens and baths. The student will shadow
a master builder and aid in the design of a set of cabinets by preparing a bill of materials, measuring, cutting,
constructing, staining, and finishing cabinets. Safety is emphasized. (7 lecture hours/special course fee)
CTT 1305. Ethics and Social Practice
The student will work directly with a client system under careful supervision on social issues. A structured
learning environment will be provided in which the student can demonstrate and understand the values and
ethics of social issues and begin to develop the skills to apply them. (144 hours of direct practice experience)
CTT 1307. Concrete and Foundations
This course is related to concrete reinforcing, forming, and finishing. The student will shadow master concrete
finishers and aid in the forming and pouring of concrete footings, slabs, driveways, patios, walks, street curbs,
and related concrete processes. Safety is emphasized. (7 lecture hours/special course fee)
CTT 1404. Framing I
The student will understand terms and techniques used in the framing of building structures. The student will
shadow contractors, subcontractors, carpenters, roofers, and other related trades and aid in the hands-on
processes to develop skills to construct exterior walls, interior walls, ceiling joist, roof framing, exterior siding,
and trim. Safety is emphasized. (4 lecture hours/special course fee)
CTT 1407. Finishing Techniques
This course is designed to help the student develop knowledge and skills of finish techniques. The student will
develop finish techniques by shadowing master carpenters and painters. The student will aid in the installation
of doors, cabinets, paneling, baseboard, shoe molding, ceiling molding, window trim and related trim. The
student will also develop the skills and knowledge of the painting processes. The student will paint both interior
and exterior walls and building trim. The student will understand the techniques used in staining, varnishing,
and water base painting. Safety is emphasized. (7 lecture hours/special course fee)
CTT 1504. Framing II
This course is a continuation of CTT 1404. The student will understand terms and techniques used in the framing
of building structures. The student will shadow contractors, subcontractors, carpenters, roofers, and other related
trades and aid in the hands-on processes to develop skills to construct exterior walls, interior walls, ceiling joist,
roof framing, exterior siding, and trim. Safety is emphasized. (4 lecture hours/special course fee)
CTT 2104. Construction Contracts and Codes
The course is a study of construction contracts and codes in relation to project delivery and basic principles of
construction law. Topics will include standard agreements and conditions, negligence, risk, indemnities,
modifications, mechanics’ lien, claims, dispute resolution, conflicts of interest, ethical considerations, labor law
and 1997 standard building code. (4 lecture hours)
CTT 2107. Construction Processes I
Topics cover the different phases of residential construction. Students will be evaluated on their ability to
maintain records of a project, scheduling, maintaining a daily log, as well as demonstrating hands on
knowledge. Safety is emphasized. (7 lecture hours)
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CTT 2203. Drawings and Specifications
This course will introduce basic construction drawings and specification interpretation. Emphasis will be placed
on construction drawings and blueprint reading, CSI specifications and master format, project manual, shop
drawings, as-built drawings, and proper construction terminology. (3 lecture hours)
CTT 2207. Construction Processes II
This course is a continuation of Construction Processes I. Safety is emphasized. (7 lecture hours)
CTT 2304. Project Management
This course is an introduction to construction project control and administration. Topics include project team
development, standard agreements, contract documents, utilization, record keeping, submittals, subcontract
management, purchasing, expediting, change, orders, claims, progress payments, closeout, and computerized
project control. (4 lecture hours)
Cosmetology
COSM 1303. Salon Deportment
This course covers courtesy, neatness, and professional attitude in meeting the public. (3 lecture hours/special course fee)
COSM 1500. Hygiene and Sanitation
This course provides instructions in sanitation, sterilization, hygiene, lighting, and ventilation. Students are
required to maintain their stations as warranted. (5 lecture hours/special course fee)
COSM 1501. Cosmetic Therapy
This course covers the skin, various kinds of facial massage, cosmetics, packs, the art of makeup, eyebrow
arching, and eyebrow and eyelash dying. (5 lecture hours/special course fee)
COSM 1502. Hairdressing
This course covers cleaning hair, shampooing, haircutting, clipping, singeing, dyeing, tinting, bleaching,
brushing, and combing. (5 lecture hours/special course fee)
COSM 1504. Salon Management
This course provides instruction in how to keep records and covers knowledge of business law, cosmetology law,
rules and regulations, booking appointments, retailing, etc. (5 lecture hours/special course fee)
COSM 1505. Manicuring
This course covers the construction, filing, and shaping of the fingernails; loosening and removing the dead
cuticle; and the art of hand and arm massage. (5 lecture hours/special course fee)
COSM 2500. Pedicuring
This course covers filing and shaping of the toenails, loosening and removing the dead cuticle, the art of foot
massage and reflexology techniques. (5 lecture hours/special course fee)
COSM 2501. Nail Theory
This course is a study of nail diseases, disorders and conditions of the nail. Emphasis is placed on the structure
and growth of the nail. (5 lecture hours/special course fee)
COSM 2502. Advanced Nail Theory
This course is a study of the application of artificial nails including nail tips, tips with wrap or acrylic overlay
and sculptured nails. (5 lecture hours/special course fee)
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COSM 2503. Preparatory Training
A course in the methods of teaching, theory and practical operations; selecting subject matter for and preparing
class lectures; conducting a review of all subjects taught; preparing and grading examinations; demonstrating
and teaching practical operations. Prerequisite: A student entering this course must be a licensed Cosmetologist.
(5 lecture hours/special course fee)
COSM 2504. Conducting Theory Class
A course in the methods of teaching theory classes in the areas of Sterilization and Bacteriology, Osteology,
Myology, Neurology, Angiology, Dermatology, Tricology, Unguiology, Cosmetricity and Canities. Prerequisite: A
student entering this course must be a licensed Cosmetologist. (5 lecture hours/special course fee)
COSM 2505. Conducting Practical Class
A course in the methods of teaching practical classes in the areas of permanent waving, facials, shampooing, scalp
treatments, canities, manicuring, predisposition tests, thermal pressing, iron curling and blow-drying.
Prerequisite: A student entering this course must be a licensed Cosmetologist. (5 lecture hours/special course fee)
COSM 2506. Record Keeping/State Board Preparation
A course in the methods of keeping student records and preparation for the State Board practical, theory and
demonstration examinations, to become a licensed Instructor of Cosmetology. Prerequisite: A student entering
this course must be a licensed Cosmetologist. (5 lecture hours/special course fee)
Criminal Justice
CRJU 2300. Introduction to Criminal Justice
This overview of the American criminal justice system includes an examination of the historical development
of the system, procedures and limitations of law enforcement, the role of the courts, and issues facing the penal
system. (3 lecture hours)
D e n ta l A s s i s t i n g
DEN 1103. Dental Science
Includes a unit on dental anatomy, which is the study of the development of the head and neck, face, and oral
cavity, along with the form and function of the structures of the oral cavity. Also includes disease
transmission/infection control, which is a unit that prepares students with the knowledge and skills to prevent
disease transmission through infection control procedures. (3 lecture hours/special course fee)
DEN 1203. Biomedical Science
Includes the study of anatomy and physiology, which introduces the student to basic structure and function of
each system of the body and their contributions to the body as a whole. Emphasis is placed on anatomical
structures of the head and neck and their effect on mastication, salivation, deglutition, innervation, circulation,
and respiration.
A unit on microbiology/oral pathology includes historical contributions to the study of microbiology, recognition
of and growth patterns, and means of destruction. Body defense to inflammation, healing and repair, various
types of lesions of the oral cavity, including cancer, and secondary oral disorders is also included. The study of
therapeutics includes a brief history of drugs, methods of administration, drug effect terminology, and commonly
used drugs in the treatment of oral lesions, anxiety, and pain control. (3 lecture hours/special course fee)
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DEN 1303. Clinical Science I
Includes an orientation of the dental profession, which is historical information on the dental profession from
early times to the present. Basic information concerning education and licensure of the dentist and each
member of the dental health team with emphasis on the dental assistant is included. A unit on legal and ethical
aspects of dentistry introduces the ethical principles and laws that pertain to the state and national practice of
dentistry, including the dentist and all members of the dental health team. In the unit on medical and dental
emergencies, the fundamental principles, skills, preventive measures and knowledge to function effectively in
various emergency situations that may arise in the dental office are studied. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
(CPR) training for certification is included. (3 lecture hours)
DEN 1404. Chairside Assisting I
Provides background knowledge for clinical practice and prepares students to develop competence in
performing assignments in general dentistry, including an introduction to the dental specialty practices. (3
DEN 1504. Dental Materials I
Provides students with an understanding of dental materials used in intraoral and lab procedures, including
experience in manipulation. (3 lecture hours/3 lab hours/special course fee)
DEN 1603. Dental Radiography I
Students receive a fundamental knowledge of the basic principles of radiation physics to produce x-rays,
biological effects of ionizing radiation, safety, radiographic quality assurance, exposure techniques, processing,
mounting, and evaluation of finished radiographic films. (2 lecture hours/3 lab hours/special course fee)
DEN 1702. Preventive Dentistry
Prepares students to provide oral health instruction and basic nutritional counseling. (2 lecture hours/1 lab
hour/special course fee)
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DEN 2101. Dental Materials II
This course is a continuation of Dental Materials I. Provides students with an opportunity to gain competence
in the manipulation of dental materials. (1 lecture hour/1 lab hour/special course fee)
DEN 2201. Dental Radiography II
This course is a continuation of Dental Radiography I. Provides students with an opportunity to gain competence
in exposure, developing, and interpretation skills of dental radiographs. (2 lab hours/special course fee)
DEN 2303. Chairside Assisting II
This course is a continuation of Chairside Assisting I, with an emphasis on dental specialty practices and
improving competency in chairside procedures. (3 lecture hours/1 lab hour/special course fee)
DEN 2405. Clinical Science II
Introduces students to a unit on practical management, which provides information and practice in performing
general duties in the typical dental business office, including maintaining financial records, job application, and
gaining and maintaining employment. The unit, applied psychology, introduces the principles of the
psychological aspects of behavior of the dental patient during treatment, communication between the dentist,
patient, and members of the dental health team. Stress-coping mechanisms, verbal, and nonverbal
communication is emphasized. (5 lecture hours)
DEN 2508. Clinical Practice & Seminars
Students perform dental assisting duties in off-campus facilities under the supervision of a dentist and his/her
staff. This begins the fourth week of the second semester, Monday through Thursday of each week for
approximately eight hours a day with students returning to campus on Fridays to continue theory, lab units, and
seminar-type activities. No stipend is received for any portion of the off-campus clinical experience. (1 lecture
hour/23 lab hours)
D e v e l o p m e n ta l E d u c at i o n
* ALL
DEVELOPMENTAL
( DEVE )
COURSES : Do not apply toward degree requirements and is not
included in the cumulative grade-point average.
DEVE 0312. Reading Skills*
Designed to increase basic reading skills essential for success in program and academic areas. Emphasizes
comprehension, vocabulary development, rate, and reading techniques. Placement scores: A COMPASS Reading
Placement Test score between 0-57, a score of 12 or below on the reading section of the ACT. Final grade will be
DCR (credit) or NC (no credit). (3 lecture hours)
DEVE 0314. Reading Improvement*
Designed for students who need further instruction and assistance in improving comprehension skills,
developing deeper concentration, building a college-level vocabulary, acquiring critical thinking skills, and
increasing reading rate. Prerequisite: DEVE 0312 with a grade of “C” or better, a COMPASS Reading Placement
Test score between 58-71, a score between 13-15 on the reading section of the ACT. Final grade will be DCR
(credit) or NC (no credit). (3 lecture hours)
DEVE 0316. College Reading*
Designed to help students build a college-level vocabulary through the study of word parts and context clues,
comprehension through the understanding of concepts in content areas, identifying text patterns,
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understanding the main idea, supporting details and facts, and other critical thinking skills; and important
study skills, such as listening and notetaking, summarizing, research and writing skills. Prerequisite: DEVE 0314
with a grade of “C” or better, a COMPASS Reading Placement Test score between 72-81, a score between 16-18
on the reading section of the ACT. Final grade will be DCR (credit) or NC (no credit). (3 lecture hours)
DEVE 0322. English Skills*
An intensive review of grammar and practice in spelling, punctuating, capitalizing, identifying sentence structures,
and basic writing. Placement scores: A COMPASS Writing Skills Placement Test score between 0-26, a score of 12 or
below on the English section of the ACT. Final grade will be A, B, C, or NC (no credit). (3 lecture hours)
DEVE 0324. English Composition Fundamentals*
Practice in writing, from paragraph construction to essay writing. Emphasis on developing fluency and on
editing. Prerequisite: DEVE 0322 with a grade of “C” or better, a COMPASS Writing Skills Placement Test score
between 27-74, a score between 13-18 on the English section of the ACT. Final grade will be A, B, C, or NC
(no credit). (3 lecture hours)
DEVE 0332. Basic Mathematics*
This course will include, but is not limited to, the following concepts: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and
division of whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; percent, ratio and proportion, measurement, and problem
solving techniques. Although not required, this course or DEVE 0334 is strongly recommended for students with
the following placement scores. Placement scores: A COMPASS Pre-Algebra Skills Placement Test score between
0-19, a score of 12 or below on the mathematics section of the ACT. Final grade will be A, B, C, or NC (no credit).
(3 lecture hours)
DEVE 0334. Pre-Algebra Skills*
This course will include, but is not limited to, the following concepts: whole number multiplication and
division; decimals, fractions, and percents with all operations; signed numbers; solutions to basic linear
equations; skills used in problem solving. Although not required, this course or DEVE 0332 is strongly
recommended for students with the following placement scores. Placement scores: A COMPASS Pre-Algebra
Skills Placement Test score between 0-19, a score of 12 or below on the mathematics section of the ACT. Final
grade will be A, B, C, or NC (no credit). (3 lecture hours)
DEVE 0336. Elementary Algebra*
This course will include, but is not limited to, the following concepts: operations on signed integers and rational
numbers; solving linear equations and inequalities in one variable; operations on exponents and polynomials;
factoring polynomials in one variable; and problem-solving techniques. Prerequisite: Completion of DEVE
0334 with a grade of “C” or better, a COMPASS Algebra Placement Test Score between 0-25, a score between 1316 on the mathematic section of the ACT. Final grade will be A, B, C, or NC (no credit). (3 lecture hours)
DEVE 0338. Intermediate Algebra*
This course will include, but is not limited to, the following concepts: solving and graphing linear functions
and inequalities in two variables; rational expressions, exponents, and radicals; solving quadratic equations and
inequalities; and problem-solving techniques. Prerequisite: Completion of DEVE 0336 with a grade of “C or
better, a COMPASS Algebra Placement Test score between 26-40, a score between 17-18 on the mathematics
section of the ACT. Final grade will be A, B, C, or NC (no credit). (3 lecture hours)
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Diesel Mechanics
DTM 1003. Tractor/Trailer Operation
This course will focus on the operation of a tractor and trailer in and around the freight terminal with basic
yard maneuvering skills such as straight up and back parking, right hand turns, alley docking and tractor
trailer coupling. Classroom instruction will focus on safety, rules and policies of proper truck driving. (2
lecturehours/3 lab hours/special course fee)
DTM 1103. Diesel Fundamentals
A study of the theory of diesel engines — Cummins, Detroit, Cat, and Mack — and related components,
functions, engine design, measuring devices, and tools. Students gain knowledge in how to use service manuals,
parts, and labor manuals properly and work habits that promote general and overall safety. Includes supervised
diesel engine and related components, such as fuel pumps, oil coolers, air compressors and air conditioning, and
repair techniques. (3 lecture hours/special course fee)
DTM 1204. Diesel Engines
Basic fundamentals of internal combustion engines, different types of engine cylinder and valve arrangements,
ignition, fuel, lubrication, air induction, and cooling systems. Laboratory work includes disassembly and
reassembly of engines and component parts with emphasis on diagnosis and repair, and tractor operation.
Proper use of tools and safety are emphasized. (3 lecture hours/3 lab hours/special course fee)
DTM 1302. Electrical/Electronic Systems
Basic electricity, magnetism, and circuitry as they pertain to diesel equipment. Course covers batteries, charging,
starting, and accessory circuits with emphasis on testing, maintenance, and repair. The electronic systems of Peek,
Pace, and D-Deck II are studied. Safety and special tools are emphasized. (1 lecture hour/2 lab hours/special course fee)
DTM 1403. Workplace Safety
This course will cover the basics of workplace safety for diesel mechanics. Classroom instruction and shop
demonstrations will emphasize personal safety — hands, feet, eyes, back — as well as safety with hand tools,
power tools and operation of equipment. (3 lecture hours/special course fee)
DTM 1502. Diesel Fuel Injection Systems
A study of fuel injection systems and operational principles, including removal and replacement of pumps
and injectors, timing, and troubleshooting. Safety and the use of special tools are emphasized. (1 lecture
hour/2 lab hours/special course fee)
DTM 1603. Power Trains
A study of the different types of gears and their arrangements, clutches, transmissions (manual and fluid drive),
transfer cases, differentials, and final drives. Includes removal, disassembly, inspection, and repair in lab
assignments. Emphasis is placed on safety and special tools. (2 lecture hours/2 lab hours/special course fee)
DTM 1702. Air Conditioning Systems
The operational principles of air conditioning systems and related components as applied to diesel equipment
with emphasis on testing, maintenance, and repair. Emphasis is also placed on safety and special tools. (1 lecture
DTM 1803. Brake Systems
A study of the different types of makeup of mechanic, air, and hydraulic brake systems. Emphasis is placed on
maintenance, repair, safety, and special tools. (2 lecture hours/2 lab hours/special course fee)
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DTM 1904. Servicing Road Tractors and Trailers
Supervised hands-on driving of tractor and trailer; oil, filters, and lubrication of tractor and trailer; tandem alignment
and brake repair; and troubleshooting of tractor and trailer. (2 lecture hours/5 lab hours/special course fee)
D ra f t i n g a n d D e s i g n T e c h n o l o g y
DFT 1004. 3-D Computer Animations I
This course is designed to introduce computer students in the use of 3dMax 5.0. Topics covered will include
understanding 3D geometry, modeling basics, materials, cameras, lights, and animation. Prerequisite: ELT 1103
or equivalent computer experience. (3 lecture hours/3 lab hours/special course fee)
DFT 1014. 3-D Computer Animations II
This course is designed for students to make a fully articulated character with a skeletal structure, and animate
it in a live-action environment with a custom interface written from scratch. Advanced concepts will enable the
student to master the art of computer animation production. Prerequisite: DFT 1004 or consent of instructor. (3
DFT 1104. Printreading and Sketching
For Drafting & Design Technology students: Designed to initiate the student to basic boardwork, sketching, and
lettering. The student will complete a set of residential drawings that demonstrate the fundamentals of
boardwork: drawing, dimensioning, geometric construction, orthographic projection and reading plans for
interpretation. For Construction Technology students: Designed for students to understand orthographic views,
dimensioning, lettering, and free hand three dimension sketching, and plan reading. The student will also be
introduced to computer aided drafting (CAD). (3 lecture hours/3 lab hours/special course fee)
DFT 1204. Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting (CAD)
For Drafting & Design Technology students: Introduces the student to computer aided drafting using AutoCad
software. Explores basic constructions, dimensioning, editing, and drawing manipulation functions. The student
will be introduced to the four areas of drafting and will complete a residential plan. For Construction Technology
students: Using computer and AutoCad software, the student will explore basic constructions, dimensioning,
editing, and drawing manipulation functions. The student will complete a variety of drawings that will develop
the skills needed to complete a residential floor plan. (3 lecture hours/3 lab hours/special course fee)
DFT 1305. Architectural (CAD) Drafting
Using AutoCad and Softdesk, students will complete the architectural portion of a commercial set of plans. This
will include: floor plan, foundation plan, sections, elevations, details, and millwork. Prerequisite: DFT 1204 or
consent of instructor. (3 lecture hours/4 lab hours/special course fee)
DFT 1405. Structural (CAD) Drafting
Using AutoCad, students will develop structural plans for commercial and industrial buildings with details
for construction, fabrication, and bill of materials. Prerequisite: DFT 1204 or consent of instructor. (3 lecture
DFT 1504. Mechanical (CAD) Drafting
Using a computer and AutoCad software, the student will complete a study of the concepts and functions of sectional,
and auxiliary view drawings. Covers fundamentals of working drawings, including detail and assembly drawings, and
technical data. Prerequisite: DFT 1204 or consent of instructor. (3 lecture hours/3 lab hours/special course fee)
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DFT 1604. Estimating
Using a computer and the estimating processes, the student will complete a bid for a residential unit; be
introduced to the basic methods of estimating and the systems commonly used to complete quantity surveys,
use plans and specifications for bid development, and become familiar with the basic principles of construction
time requirements and project scheduling. Prerequisite: DFT 1204 or consent of instructor. (3 lecture hours/3
hours lab/special course fee)
DFT 2103. Construction Techniques and Methods
For Drafting & Design Technology students: Introduces the student to building construction methods used in
light and heavy framed structures. For Construction Technology students: Students are introduced to
employment opportunities in the construction trades. The student will develop skills to interpret architectural
plans. This course also introduces students to construction techniques, basic materials, and tools and hardware
used in light and heavy framed structures. Prerequisite: DFT 1204 or consent of instructor. (3 lecture
DFT 2204. Surveying and Elevations
Covers fundamental principles of surveying. Computers and surveying instruments are used to develop plot/lot
plans. Included are topics on tape measurement, differential leveling, traversing, contours, computations, and
land surveys. Corequisite: MATH 1303 or consent of instructor. Prerequisite: DFT 1204 or consent of instructor.
DFT 2305. Civil CAD Drafting
Students will develop drafting techniques using conventional and CAD systems related to: site improvement,
construction of contour lines from field data, plotting land profiles, open and closed traverses, determination of
land areas and volumes, and calculations of ground slopes. Students will also draw sample drawings of public utility
construction plans. Prerequisite: DFT 1204 or consent of instructor. (3 lecture hours/4 lab hours/special course fee)
DFT 2504. Advanced CAD Drafting
This course covers advanced topics such as 3-D wire framed constructions, 3-D solids, rendering techniques, and
AutoCad customization and other 3-D processes. Prerequisite: DFT 1204 or consent of instructor. (3 lecture
DFT 2605. HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical CAD Drafting
Using AutoCad and Softdesk, students will complete the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing portion of a
commercial set of plans. This will include: heating, ventilating and air conditioning, electrical lighting and
power, plumbing, and related schedules and details. Prerequisite: DFT 1204 or consent of instructor. (3
E a r ly C h i l d h o o d D e v e l o p m e n t
ECD 1003. Foundations of Early Childhood Education
This course is designed to acquaint the student with the historical roles of families in their child’s development.
The student will become familiar with the theories early childhood education is based upon and learn how to
develop an effective program designed uniquely for children birth to five. The student will also obtain
knowledge of state and federal laws pertaining to the care and education of young children. The course content
is based upon guidelines established by the Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition.
(CDA Block Course) (3 lecture hours)
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ECD 1103. Child Growth and Development
This course focuses on children birth to age eight and covers all aspects of a child’s physical and cognitive growth
and socio-emotional development. The students will be introduced to ways to observe and evaluate children’s
development and recognize possible delays in development. The course content is based upon guidelines
established by the Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition. (CDA Block Course) (3 lecture hours)
E C D 1 2 0 3 . E n v i r o n m e n t s f o r Yo u n g C h i l d r e n
This course is designed to provide the student with a broad knowledge base on how to design a program for
children developing both typically and atypically. The course provides the opportunity to plan environments
that are physically and emotionally secure. The students will plan and implement activities that are age, stage
and culturally appropriate for children birth to five. The course content is based upon guidelines established by
the Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition. (CDA Block Course) (3 lecture hours)
ECD 1303. Practicum I
Students must be employed or volunteer in a licensed childcare facility in order to apply the skills learned in the
previous three courses. Observation of the student’s work and evaluation of student skills are conducted by
instructors following the CDA standards. Students must show competence in 13 functional areas. Professional
resource files and all CDA requirements must be completed during Practicum so that the student is eligible for CDA
assessment. Minimum clock hours are 144. (480 hours if the student intends to assess for CDA upon completion
of current semester)
ECD 2003. Child Behavior and Guidance
This course relates principles of child development to appropriate methods of guiding children’s behavior.
Techniques for managing groups of children in the childcare setting are practiced. Prerequisites: ECD 1003, ECD
1103, ECD 1203 or CDA. (3 lecture hours)
ECD 2103. Preschool Curriculum
Focus is on planning developmentally appropriate curricula for children ages two to five years. Use of NAEYC
standards is emphasized. Meets CDA renewal requirements for preschool endorsement. Prerequisites: ECD 1003,
ECD 1103, ECD 1203 or CDA. (3 lecture hours)
ECD 2203. Program Administration
Covers topics pertinent to the current or future childcare director/owner. Students will plan all aspects of
opening a childcare center, budgeting, personnel management and state licensing regulations. Prerequisites:
ECD 2003, ECD 2103 or ECD 2403, ECD 2503, and ECD 2303. (3 lecture hours)
ECD 2303. Practicum II
Skills from the previous three courses are to be applied in a licensed childcare setting. Observations and
evaluations continue to be based upon CDA guidelines, but will reflect requirements for advanced skills
acquisition. Students who have not yet applied for CDA assessment must do so at the end of Practicum II.
Prerequisites: ECD 1003, ECD 1103, ECD 1203 or CDA.
ECD 2403. Infant/Toddler Curriculum
Focus is on planning developmentally appropriate curricula for infants and toddlers in group care. Use of
NAEYC standards is emphasized. Meets CDA renewal requirement for infant/toddler endorsement. Prerequisites:
ECD 1003, ECD 1103, ECD 1203 or CDA. (3 lecture hours)
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ECD 2503. Health, Safety, and Nutrition for the Young Child
This course focuses on the health, safety, and nutritional guidelines for children, birth through eight years of
age, child care licensing requirements, and activity planning. Emphasis will be placed on establishing safe,
quality learning environments and practices that respect the diversity of settings, families, and teachers who
care for young children. Prerequisites: ECD 1003, ECD 1103, ECD 1203 or CDA. (3 lecture hours)
ECD 2603. Seminars for Administration
Provides opportunity for the students to request specific topics pertinent to their needs. Focuses will be on the
development of professionalism in the field of early childhood. Prerequisite: ECD 2203. (3 lecture hours)
ECD 2703. Language Arts
This course is designed to make the early childhood educator aware of how language is acquired and how to
provide children birth through 5 years with language rich environments by incorporating the four areas of
language: speaking, listening, writing, and reading. Prerequisites: ECD 2003, ECD 2103 or ECD 2403, ECD
2303, and ECD 2503. (3 lecture hours)
ECD 2803. Special Needs
This course will acquaint students with disabilities they may encounter in the child care setting, make them
familiar with the effects of early intervention and mainstreaming, and working on a multidisciplinary team. The
students will also learn how to adapt traditional materials for children with special needs. Prerequisites: ECD
2003, ECD 2103 or ECD 2403, ECD 2303, and ECD 2503. (3 lecture hours)
ECD 2903. Trends in Curriculum
This course is designed to give the experienced teacher new approaches to developing curricula for children.
Topics such as emergent curriculum and the project approach will be covered. Prerequisites: ECD 2003, ECD
2103 or ECD 2403, ECD 2303, and ECD 2503. (3 lecture hours)
Economics
ECON 1310. Current Issues in Contemporary Political Economics
The course will be an introduction to practical economic problems such as unemployment, poverty, education,
social security with the setting of the U.S. political context. This is an elective course for non-majors in
economics. (3 lecture hours)
ECON 2310. Principles of Economics I
This course is an introduction to the major areas of macro-economic theory. Topics covered are the U.S.
Economy, inflation, national income, money and banking, fiscal policy, and business cycle theory and
fluctuations. Emphasis is placed on analysis of economic problems and their possible solutions. Prerequisite:
DEVE 0338 with a grade of “C” or better, a score of 41 or above on the COMPASS Algebra Placement Test, a score
of 19 or above on the mathematics section of the ACT. (3 lecture hours)
ECON 2320. Principles of Economics II
This course is an introduction to the major areas of micro-economic theory, to include theories of consumer
behavior, cost and price, and production. The conduct of the market, resource allocation, and alternate economic
systems will be reviewed. Prerequisite: DEVE 0338 with a grade of “C” or better, a score of 41 or above on the
COMPASS Algebra Placement Test, a score of 19 or above on the mathematics section of the ACT. (3 lecture hours)
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E d u c at i o n
EDUC 1301. Introduction to K-12 Educational Technology
This course is designed to provide preprofessional students with an overview of the technologies that are available
to enhance teaching and the educational setting. Students will be taught basic computer skills and the uses of
various software applications (i.e., word-processing, database, spreadsheet, graphics, multimedia, etc.) in the
educational setting. Prerequisite: Enrollment by permission of Dean. (3 lecture hours)
EDUC 2300. Introduction to Education
This course is designed to provide students with an overview of teaching as a profession, providing them with
an opportunity to observe the educational process in three settings — elementary, middle school and secondary.
A primary goal for the course is to give students an opportunity to ascertain if the Education profession is an
appropriate vocational choice for them. This course includes a mandatory 20-hour field experience component.
Prerequisite: By permission of Dean and satisfactory completion of state minimum core. (3 lecture hours)
ELT 1103. Computer Fundamentals
Provides an introduction to computer concepts and vocabulary as well as an introduction to popular business
applications. Hands-on experience is provided with Windows® ‘98, Microsoft® Word ‘97, Microsoft® Excel ‘97
and Internet Explorer. Must have satisfied any deficiencies in reading. (3 lecture hours/special course fee)
ELT 1114. Basic Electrical Circuits
This is an introductory electrical course for all ELT, IEL, and IET students. This course has embraced a
computer aided instruction program (ETCAI), which simplifies the old ohms law calculations. This is
provided to each student on a 3 1/2 floppy disk for individual study. This allows more lab exercises and a
preview of electronic devices. (3 lecture hours/3 lab hours/special course fee)
ELT 1214. Circuit Analysis I
This is an introductory electronic course for all ELT and IEL students. However, it is expected some ACR students
will want to participate in this also not as a requirement but because the HVACR field is becoming more
electronic. Basic electronic circuit and application are taught as building blocks to more complicated circuitry.
The emphasis is on basic circuit applications rather than design. The student will be required to build circuits
and evaluate performance. A solid foundation in basic electricity and ohms law is required. Prerequisite: ELT
1114 or consent of instructor. (3 lecture/3 lab hours/special course fee)
ELT 1314. Circuit Analysis II
This course is a continuation of Circuit Analysis I. Whereas Circuit Analysis I emphasized the individual circuits,
Circuit Analysis II emphasizes the microprocessor approach to complex circuitry. Application of existing design
circuitry to many applications is stressed. Previous engineering type mathematics is replaced with a “black box”
method of study that is very broad based. Some of the industries studied will be security, lighting, HVACR,
telephone, and process automation. The intent is to prepare the student for a broad range of career options.
Prerequisite: ELT 1214 or consent of instructor. (3 lecture/3 lab hours/special course fee)
English
ENGL 1311. English Composition I
Practice in writing, with emphasis on personal, expressive, informative and persuasive writing. Students will
focus on organizing ideas and revision. Students must complete this course with a grade of “C” or better to take
ENGL 1312. Prerequisite: DEVE 0324 with a grade of “C” or better, a score of 75 or above on the COMPASS
Writing Placement Test, a 19 or above on the English section of the ACT. (3 lecture hours)
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ENGL 1311. English Composition I (Thematic)
This course addresses the same competencies as ENGL 1311 but through exploration of a specific topic. This
course satisfies the core requirement and may be taken for credit. Prerequisite: DEVE 0324 with a grade of “C”
or better, a score of 75 or above on the COMPASS Writing Placement Test, a 19 or above on the English section
of the ACT. (3 lecture hours)
ENGL 1312. English Composition II
Practice in writing, with emphasis on academic writing. Students will focus on analysis, argumentation, and writing
from sources. A significant research paper project will be required. Prerequisite: ENGL 1311 with a grade of “C” or
better. (3 lecture hours)
ENGL 1312. English Composition II (Thematic)
This course addresses the same competencies as ENGL 1312 but through exploration of a specific topic. This
course satisfies the core requirement and may be taken for credit. A significant research paper project will be
required. Prerequisite: ENGL 1311 with a grade of “C” or better. (3 lecture hours)
ENGL 1313. Technical Composition II
This class focuses on technical and process writing. Students will study technical writing and then draft projects
such as memos, letters, process descriptions, abstracts, proposals, and technical reports, with the emphasis on
researching and producing a substantial technical report. This course will satisfy the ENGL 1312 requirement.
Prerequisite: ENGL 1311 (or an equivalent course) with a grade of “C” or better. (3 lecture hours)
ENGL 2300. Advanced Grammar
This course presents a study of the principles of traditional English grammar and sentence diagramming and a
brief study of comparative grammars, dialectical awareness, English language history, and general linguistics,
including phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics. Prerequisites: ENGL 1311 and ENGL 1312 with a
grade of “C” or better. (3 lecture hours)
ENGL 2303. Introduction to Literature
This class focuses on an introduction to the various schools of literary criticism and on application of critical
theories to poetry, fiction, and drama. Literature will be read and analyzed, with the emphasis on understanding
and application of the various critical theories. Prerequisites: ENGL 1311 and 1312 with a grade of “C” or better.
(3 lecture hours)
ENGL 2312. Advanced Composition
This course is designed to prepare students for writing in advanced courses as well as writing in the workplace.
This course will provide students with the opportunity to master the following types of writing: argumentation,
persuasion, exposition, and business communication. Prerequisite: ENGL 1312 with a grade of “C” or better. (3
lecture hours)
ENGL 2313. Creative Nonfiction
This workshop/lecture class focuses on writing creative nonfiction essays. This genre, also known as literary
journalism, gives accounts of actual events and people with artistry and literary technique. Students will read and
analyze such work and will compose original creative nonfiction of their own, with emphasis on elements such
as style, grace, and voice. Prerequisites: ENGL 1311 and 1312 with a grade of “C” or better. (3 lecture hours)
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ENGL 2330. Creative Writing I
This is a beginning level workshop/lecture course designed to teach students the fundamental techniques, theory,
and practice of creative writing and encourage and improve student reading and writing of original poetry and
fiction. Requirements for the course include reading and detailed discussion of student and published writing.
Prerequisite: ENGL 1311 with a grade of “C” or better. (3 lecture hours)
ENGL 2331. Creative Writing II
This is an intermediate level workshop/lecture course designed to build on the concepts introduced in Creative
Writing I. The main focus of the course is the improvement of student writing of original work in multiple
genres. Emphasis will be placed on studying the fundamental techniques, theory, and practice of creative
writing. Requirements for the course include reading and detailed discussion of student and published writing.
Prerequisite: ENGL 2330 with a grade of “C” or better. (3 lecture hours)
ENGL 2333. English Literature from the Beginning to 1785
Survey of major works and writers in England from the tenth century to 1785. Prerequisites: ENGL 1311 and
ENGL 1312 with a grade of “C” or better. (3 lecture hours)
ENGL 2334. English Literature from 1785 to the Present
Survey of major works and writers in England from 1785 to the present. Prerequisites: ENGL 1311 and ENGL
1312 with a grade of “C” or better. (3 lecture hours)
ENGL 2335. American Literature from the Beginning to 1865
Survey of major authors in American literature beginning with the earliest explorers and Native Americans and
ending with authors of the mid-19th century. Prerequisites: ENGL 1311 and ENGL 1312 with a grade of “C” or
better in ENGL 1312. (3 lecture hours)
ENGL 2336. American Literature from 1865 to the Present
Survey of major authors in American literature from the time of the Civil War to the present. Prerequisites: ENGL
1311 and ENGL 1312 with a grade of “C” or better in ENGL 1312. (3 lecture hours)
ENGL 2337. World Literature from the Beginning to 1650
A study of selected texts reflecting various Western and non-Western literary heritages and traditions from ancient
Greece to 1650. Assigned works represent several national literatures and include a minimum of three literary
genres. Prerequisites: ENGL 1311 and 1312 with a grade of “C” or better in ENGL 1312. (3 lecture hours)
ENGL 2338. World Literature from 1650 to the Present
A study of selected texts from reflecting various Western and Non-Western literary heritages and traditions from
1650 to the present. Assigned works represent several national literatures and include a minimum of three literary
genres. Either ENGL 2337 or 2338 satisfies the core requirement, but they are distinctive courses and both may be
taken for credit. Prerequisites: ENGL 1311 and 1312 with a grade of “C” or better in ENGL 1312. (3 lecture hours)
ENGL 2339. World Literature Themes
This course addresses the same competencies as ENGL 2337 and 2338 but through exploration of a specific topic.
ENGL 2337, 2338, or 2339 satisfies the core requirement, but they are distinctive courses and may be taken for credit.
Prerequisites: ENGL 1311 and 1312 with a grade of “C” or better in ENGL 1312. (3 lecture hours)
ENGL 2370. Introduction to Fiction
This class focuses on analyzing the craft and significance of fiction. Students will read short stories, novellas, and
short novels and discuss, analyze, and write about those works. Prerequisites: ENGL 1311 and 1312 with a grade of
“C” or better. (3 lecture hours)
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ENGL 2380. Introduction to Poetry
This class focuses on analyzing the craft and significance of poetry. Students will read poems and discuss, analyze, and
write about those works. Prerequisites: ENGL 1311 and 1312 with a grade of “C” or better. (3 lecture hours)
ENGL 2390. Introduction to Drama
This class focuses on analyzing the craft and significance of drama. Students will read dramatic works and discuss, analyze,
and write about those works. Prerequisites: ENGL 1311 and 1312 with a grade of “C” or better. (3 lecture hours)
E n v i r o n m e n ta l / Sa f e t y T e c h n o l o g y
EST 1103. Environmental Science
An introduction to environmental and safety occupations. The study of carcinogen, toxins, pollutants and
hazardous waste and the effects on the environment. The health effects of hazardous materials in the workplace
and home. Laws and regulatory bodies established for the protection of the environment. (3 lecture hours)
EST 1203. Environmental Law
Designed to familiarize students with environmental laws affecting industry. The Clean Air and Water Act, Right to
Know, and laws governing hazardous materials management will be discussed. Prerequisite: EST 1103. (3 lecture hours)
EST 1304. Waste Water Treatment
Techniques of waste water treatment and the functions of waste water treatment plants. Certification for waste
water plant operator. (3 lecture hours/2 lab hours)
EST 1404. Introduction to Air Pollution Control
This course will familiarize students with sources of air pollution, the nature of various air pollutants,
environmental and health impacts, and control and monitoring technologies. Legislation and regulations
pertaining to air pollution control will be covered, as well as permitting issues. Prerequisite: MATH 1302. (3
EST 2204. Emergency Response
Topics on responding to emergency spills, fires and explosions. Use of personal protective equipment. Containment
of hazardous materials. Certification in CFR 1910.120. (3 lecture hours/2 lab hours/special course fee)
EST 2304. Accident Prevention and OSHA Compliance
Emphasis will be placed on writing a safety program. Employee training programs in personal protection
equipment, Right to Know, material safety data sheets, three step lock-out procedures, confined space entry,
and related accident prevention and response. Organization and communicating plans for compliance to
management. Prerequisite: EST 1203. (3 lecture hours/2 lab hours/special course fee)
EST 2404. Hazardous Waste Treatment
Discussions on the procurement, storage, transportation, and disposal of hazardous waste. (3 lecture hours/2
EST 2504. Environmental Sampling for Technicians
The focus will be on collecting, preserving, and handling environmental samples. Environmental regulations
and standards will be emphasized. Prerequisite: EST 1203. (3 lecture hours/2 lab hours)
EST 2603. Environmental Problem/Practicum
The student will apply learning obtained in the classroom to actual problems encountered in the workforce. Oral
reports and a log of activities will be maintained for evaluation. (3 lecture hours/special course fee)
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Film
FILM 2300. Introduction to Film
An introduction to the study of film; this course is designed to enhance the understanding and appreciation of
cinema as one of the major art forms of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Students will study various
film techniques and terminology, as well as a variety of films. Students will learn to observe films more closely
and critically and become active participants in the film experience. (3 lecture hours/special course fee)
G e o g ra p h y
GEOG 1310. Physical Geography
An introduction to physical and various components of the natural environment — soil, water, air — the nature
and characteristics of the physical elements — solids, liquids, gas — the processes involved in their development
— weathering, plate tectonic — their distributions over the Earth’s surface — landscaping — and their basic
interrelationship to human innovative ideas. (3 lecture hours)
GEOG 2310. Cultural Geography
An introduction to the inter-relationships between the natural environment and human activities with emphasis
on the role of geography in understanding political, social and economic aspects of world regions. (3 lecture hours)
Geology
GEOL 1403. Physical Geology
An introduction to the science of geology and how geologists have learned about the Earth using geologic time
as a theme. Active learning applied to various measurements of time, the documentation of evolutionary
changes presented by the geologic record, and the development of geologic paradigms used in interpreting this
record. Prerequisite: PHYS 1401 with a grade of “C” or better. (3 lecture hours/2 lab hours/special course fee)
H e a lt h S c i e n c e s
HLSC 1300. Concepts of Lifetime Health and Wellness
An overview of basic principles and desirable practices which affect individual and community health. This
course is designed to assist students in formulating philosophies, attitudes, and understanding of behaviors
necessary to establish healthful living practices. (3 lecture hours)
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HLSC 2300. Nutrition
This course is designed to cover the fundamental principles and applications of human nutrition throughout the life
cycle. Basic principles of modification for therapeutic diets are integrated throughout this course. (3 lecture hours)
History
HIST 1311. History of Civilization I
Significant ideas, cultural movements and institutions of major world civilizations through the 16th century
A.D. Recommended prerequisite: ENGL 1311. (3 lecture hours)
HIST 1312. History of Civilization II
Significant ideas, cultural movements and institutions of major world civilizations from origins since the 16th
century with special attention to modern science, industry, technology and emergence of the nation state.
Recommended prerequisite: ENGL 1311. (3 lecture hours)
HIST 2311. U.S. History to 1877
A survey history of the United States from colonial times through Reconstruction. Recommended
prerequisite: ENGL 1311. (3 lecture hours)
HIST 2312. U.S. History Since 1877
A survey history of the United States since Reconstruction. Recommended prerequisite: ENGL 1311. (3 lecture hours)
HIST 2355. History of Arkansas
Physiographic and demographic patterns; exploration, settlement, and political, social, and economic evolution
of Arkansas from the Spanish and French excursions to the present. Also, a study of contemporary policies and
government in Arkansas. (3 lecture hours)
Humanities
HUMN 2330. Introduction to Gender Studies
An examination of gender and gender issues through interdisciplinary analysis of the arts, philosophy, history
and literature. Prerequisite: ENGL 1311 (or an equivalent course) recommended. (3 lecture hours)
HUMN 2340. Introduction to African-American Studies
An interdisciplinary survey of African-American culture from its beginnings in Africa continuing through
contemporary issues in the African-American experience with special focus on leaders and writings of
significance. Prerequisite: ENGL 1311 (or an equivalent course) recommended. (3 lecture hours)
IEL 2104. Industrial Electronics
A study of the solid-state devices and circuits used in control and power applications found in the industrial
environment. Topics include stepper motor controls, FETs, SCRs, triacs, and motor speed control. Practical
experience is provided in the laboratory. Prerequisites: ELT 1214 and ELT 1314. (3 lecture hours/3 lab hours)
IEL 2204. Programmable Logic Controllers I
An introduction to industrial machine controls and programmable logic controllers. Topics include traditional
motor control devices and circuits, PLC hardware, and programming basic PLC instructions, including timers
and counters. PLC laboratory experience is provided with Allen-Bradley SLC500 controllers using RSLogix
programming software. Prerequisites: ELT 1114, ELT 1103 recommended, or permission of instructor. (3
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IEL 2404. Programmable Logic Controllers II
This course is a continuation of Programmable Logic Controllers I. Topics covered include program control,
data manipulation, math instructions, sequencers, data acquisition, and troubleshooting. PLC laboratory
experience is provided with Allen-Bradley SLC500 controllers using PSLogix programming software.
Prerequisites: IEL 2204 and ELT 1314 recommended. (3 lecture hours/3 lab hours/special course fee)
IEL 2504. Industrial Automation
An introduction to the concerns and technologies of modern industrial automation systems. Topics include
industrial op-amp circuits, analog/digital conversions, transducers, and closed-loop PID control systems.
Practical experience is provided in the laboratory. Prerequisites: ELT 1214 and ELT 1314. (3 lecture hours/3 lab
IEL 2604. Electronic Motor Drives
A study of the operation of DC and AC solid-state motor controllers. Topics include regenerative DC spindle
drives, DC servo axis drives, DC PWM drives, AC vector drives, C general-purpose drives, and AC servo drives.
Laboratory experience includes calibration, operational analysis, and troubleshooting. Prerequisites: IET 1404
and ELT 1214. (3 lecture hours/3 lab hours)
IET 1304. Industrial Power Transmission
An introduction to fluid power (pneumatic and hydraulic) and mechanical power transmission systems. Fluid
power topics include physical principles, basic fluid circuits, fluid actuators, basic valves, pumps, compressors,
and accessories. Mechanical power topics include physical principles, belt drives, chain drives, gear drives, and
shaft couplings. Practical experience is provided in the laboratory. Prerequisite or Corequisite: MTH 1203 or
consent of instructor. (3 lecture hours/3 lab hours/special course fee)
IET 1404. Industrial Electricity
A study of the distribution and application of electricity in the industrial environment. Topics include electrical
safety, power transformers, single- and three-phase AC motors, DC motors, and specialty motors. Practical
application is provided in the laboratory. Prerequisite: ELT 1114. (3 lecture hours/3 lab hours/special course fee)
Journalism
JOUR 2332. Publications Internship I
This course will provide students with an opportunity to study and practice the production of various student
publications, including the College’s literary journal, The View From Here. Students will receive guidance in all
aspects of a publication’s production including planning, initiating, financing, overseeing, creating, editing, and
reviewing. Students will serve as editorial members of the college publications and be involved in events related
to the publications. Prerequisite: ENGL 1311 with a grade of “C” or better. (3 lecture hours)
JOUR 2342. Publications Internship II
This course will provide students with an additional opportunity to do advanced work on the production of
various student publications, including the College’s literary journal, The View From Here. Students will receive
guidance in all aspects of a publication’s production including planning, initiating, financing, overseeing,
creating, editing, and reviewing. Students will serve as editorial members of the college publications, assume
leadership roles for these publications, and be involved in events related to the publications. Prerequisite: JOUR
2332 with a grade of “C” or better. (3 lecture hours)
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JOUR 2350. Techniques of Writing for the Mass Media
This course provides instruction and practice in the basic principles of writing for print and electronic media.
Emphasis is on accuracy, brevity, clarity, deadlines, editing, proofreading, structure, spelling, and style. Forms
introduced include reporting and interviewing for news, feature, broadcast, opinion, and public relations writing.
Basic computer skills recommended. Recommended prerequisite or corequisite: ENGL 1311. (3 lecture hours)
L e g a l S e c r e ta r i a l
LGS 1103. Legal Terminology
This course is designed to familiarize students with the meaning and spelling of Latin and English legal
terms. (3 lecture hours)
LGS 1203. Introduction to Law
This course will provide a general overview of the legal system and various important areas of the law, such
as contracts, criminal law, torts, and real estate. Students will become familiar with the structure and
functions of the court systems, the steps in legal proceedings, law books and the law library, and the
American system of law. (3 lecture hours)
Machine Shop
MST 1204. Machining I
Instruction in shop safety procedures and basic methods of machining metal, measurement — precision and nonprecision — and inspection of machined parts. Instruction in the use and care of basic support machines (i.e. pedestal
grinder, belt sander, drill presses, power saws, and hand tools). (3 lecture hours/4 lab hours/special course fee)
MST 1304. Machining II
Basic nomenclature of milling machines and lathes. An introduction to all basic machine operations, tools
and tooling, speeds and feeds, thread cutting, and safety. Prerequisite: MST 1204. (3 lecture hours/4 lab
MST 1404. Machining III
Instruction in advanced machine techniques for milling machines and lathes. Includes surface grinding.
Prerequisites: MST 1304. (3 lecture hours/4 lab hours/special course fee)
MST 1503. Computer Numerical Control (CNC) I
An introduction to numerical control. Includes history and evolution and instruction in basic CNC
programming, tape coding, specifications, and format. Computer-aided machining (CAM) is also introduced.
M a n u fa c t u r i n g T e c h n o l o g y
MFT 1103. Manufacturing Processes
A study of modern manufacturing materials and their applications in today’s industries. Emphasis is placed on
metallic, polymeric, and ceramic materials. Topics include casting, molding, forming, separating,
conditioning, assembly, and finishing. (3 lecture hours)
MFT 2103. Quality Management
A study of the quality management theories and tools as used in the manufacturing industry. Topics include
quality control, quality assurance, team building, and statistical process control. (3 lecture hours)
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MFT 2203. Tool Design
A study of the fundamental concepts of tool design. Emphasis is placed on tool materials, cutting tool design,
fixture design, and pressworking tools. Students will also study bending, forming, drawing, and forging dies.
Prerequisite: MST 1404 or permission of instructor. (3 lecture hours)
MFT 2303. Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Machining (CAD/CAM)
A study of the relationship between CAD and CAM. Topics include part geometry, tool path definition, tool
library, post processing, and program verification. Classroom theory is supplemented with lab exercises.
Prerequisite: ELT 1103 or permission of instructor. (2 lecture hours/3 lab hours/special course fee)
MFT 2403. Computer Numerical Control (CNC) II
This course is a continuation of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) I. Introduces the student to advanced
programming techniques, sub-programs, multiple setups, and APT programming. Practical experience is
provided on CNC machining centers, turning center, and wire EDM machine. Prerequisites: ELT 1103, MST
1503 or permission of instructor. (2 lecture hours/3 lab hours/special course fee)
MFT 2502. Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM)
The study of manufacturing automation. Students will explore the use of CAD, CNC, robotics, flexible
manufacturing, computer-aided process planning, and materials handling as they apply to the modern
manufacturing concept. (2 lecture hours)
MFT 2603. Quality Control/Inspection
In this course students will study destructive and non-destructive inspection procedures. They will gain knowledge
in the use of coordinate measurement machines, surface finish analyzers, gauging, comparators, ultrasonic
inspection, instrument calibration, record keeping, and inspection codes and standards. (3 lecture hours)
MFT 2705. Tool and Die I
A study of basic die making principles. Topics include blanking and piercing dies, basic die construction, and
individual die components. Prerequisite: MST 1404. (3 lecture hours/6 lab hours)
MFT 2808. Aircraft Modification and Installation
A study of the manufacturing processes and installations related to the interior completion of corporate aircraft.
Topics include aircraft drawings/blueprint reading, electrical systems, cabinetmaking, sheet metal, and
upholstery. The use of hand and power tools will be emphasized. (6 lecture hours/6 lab hours)
MFT 2905. AWS Weld Inspection Exam Review
This course is designed to provide the classroom instruction for those planning to take the American Welding
Society's Certified Welding Inspector exam. The course covers the closed book fundamentals, hands-on practical,
and the AWS code review. Testing is provided similar in content to the actual CWI exam. (5 lecture hours)
MFT 2913. Principles of Nondestructive Testing
This course provides an overview of the major NDT methods including magnetic particle, liquid penetrant,
radiography, eddy current and ultrasonic testing. (3 lecture hours)
MFT 2923. Magnetic Particle/Liquid Penetrant Testing
This course provides the student with Level I and Level II classroom training for magnetic particle and liquid
penetrant requirements suggested by ANST SNT-TC-1A. Emphasis is placed on types of discontinuities and
evaluation techniques. (3 lecture hours)
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MFT 2935. Industrial Radiography
This course covers evaluation of materials for subsurface discontinuities and internal assemblies of foreign
objects using x-ray sources. Meets the training requirements suggested by ANST SNT-TC-1A for Level I and II.
(5 lecture hours)
MFT 2944. Eddy Current Testing
Designing, implementing and interpreting nondestructive evaluations using eddy currents is covered meeting
the training requirements of ANST SNT-TC-1A for Level I and II. (4 lecture hours)
MFT 2955. Ultrasonic Testing Principles
This course covers fundamentals of ultrasonic testing in industry and the selection, calibration and operations
of industrial ultrasonic flaw detectors, thickness gauges and composite examination instruments. Meets the
training requirements suggested by ANST SNT-TC-1A for Level I and II. (5 lecture hours)
M at h e m at i c s
MTH 1103. Technical Mathematics I
This course will include, but is not limited to the following concepts: whole numbers, fractions, decimals,
percents, measures, introductory algebra, and basic plane figure geometry. Prerequisite: Appropriate entrance
placement test results. (3 lecture hours)
MTH 1203. Technical Mathematics II
This course will include, but is not limited to the following concepts: signed numbers, basic algebraic operations,
simple and complex equations, fundamentals of plane geometry, geometric measures, right triangle
trigonometry, and the solution of oblique triangles. Prerequisite: Completion of MTH 1103 or appropriate
entrance placement test results. (3 lecture hours)
MATH 1301. College Business Mathematics
This course will include, but is not limited to the development and understanding of concepts in mathematics
through practical problem solving with business applications, consisting of the following topics: algebra,
geometry, probability and statistics, functions, graphs, solving systems of equations. Prerequisite: DEVE 0336
with a grade of “C” or better, a score of 26 or above on the COMPASS Algebra Placement Test, a score of 17 or
above on the mathematics section of the ACT. (3 lecture hours)
MATH 1302. College Algebra
This course will include, but is not limited to the following concepts: a study of functions and their graphs; roots
of polynomials; systems of linear equations and inequalities; matrices, including determinants, inverses, and
applications; logarithms and exponential functions; sequences and series; mathematical induction; binomial
theory. A TI-83 graphing calculator is required for this course. Prerequisite: DEVE 0338 with a grade of “C” or better,
a score of 41 or above on the COMPASS Algebra Placement Test, a score of 19 or above on the mathematics section
of the ACT. (3 lecture hours)
MATH 1303. Trigonometry
This course will include, but is not limited to the following concepts: a study of trigonometric functions and
their graphs; analytic trigonometry, including identities and solutions to trigonometric equations; Law of
Sines, Law of Cosines; vector analysis; complex numbers, including DeMoivre’s Theorem; polar coordinates
and plane curves. A TI-83 graphing calculator is required for this course. Prerequisite: MATH 1302 with a grade
of “C” or better. (3 lecture hours)
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MATH 1304. Calculus I
This course will include, but is not limited to the following concepts: definition of a limit, definite and indefinite
limits, limit theorems, tangent lines, derivatives as a rate of change, continuity, and limit theory; derivatives of
composite, power, trigonometric, and higher-ordered functions; implicit differentiation; applications such as
related rates and Newton’s method; use of the Mean Value Theorem; maximums and minimums of functions.
A TI-83 graphing calculator is required for this course. Prerequisite: MATH 1303 with a grade of “C” or better or
placement by exam. (3 lecture hours)
MATH 1305. Calculus II
This course will include, but is not limited to the following concepts: Riemann sums, definite and indefinite
integration, techniques of integration, approximate integration, and applications of integral, derivatives and
integrals of exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric and hyperbolic functions and their inverses. A TI-83 graphing
calculator is required for this course. Prerequisite: MATH 1304 with a grade of “C” or better. (3 lecture hours)
MATH 1306. College Mathematics
This course will include, but is not limited to the following concepts: quadratic and exponential functions, logic
and mathematical reasoning; geometric concepts, including measurements, geometric and trigonometric
problem solving; probability concepts such as counting techniques, conditional probability, and expected value;
data collection, central tendency and dispersion, and normal distribution in statistics. This is a course of collegelevel mathematics designed for students who will not continue taking mathematical based courses. A TI-83
graphing calculator is required for this course. Prerequisite: DEVE 0338 with a grade of “C” or better, a score of
41 or above on the COMPASS Algebra Placement Test, a score of 19 or above on the math section of the ACT.
(3 lecture hours)
MATH 1308. Business Calculus
This course will include but is not limited to the following concepts when working with various types of
functions: 1) derivatives – limits, continuity, slopes, rates of change, definition of derivative, derivatives as rates
of change, techniques for finding derivatives, and nondifferentiable functions; 2) integration – antiderivatives,
indefinite and definite integrals, and techniques for finding integrals. Applications include graphing functions
using derivatives and optimization. Emphasis is on applied problems in the management sciences and
economics. A TI-83 graphing calculator is required for this course. Prerequisite: MATH 1302 with a grade of “C”
or better. (3 lecture hours)
MATH 2301. Finite Mathematics
This course will include, but is not limited to, the following concepts: applications of linear equations and
inequalities, linear programming, matrices, statistics and probability. This is a survey and applications course
and is not designed for students that need other mathematical courses. Prerequisite: MATH 1302 with a grade
of “C” or better. (3 lecture hours)
MATH 2306. Calculus III
This course will include, but is not limited to, the following concepts: L’Hospital’s rule, improper integrals, Taylor
polynomials, infinite series, power series, polar coordinates, vector analysis in the plane and conic sections. A
TI-83 graphing calculator is required for this course. Offered fall and summer I semesters only. Prerequisite:
MATH 1305 with a grade of “C” or better. (3 lecture hours)
MATH 2307. Calculus IV
This course will include, but is not limited to, the following concepts: Vectors, lines, planes, partial derivatives,
multiple integrals, line integrals, and gradient fields. A TI-83 graphing calculator is required for this course. Offered
spring and summer II semesters only. Prerequisite: MATH 2306 with a grade of “C” or better. (3 lecture hours)
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MATH 2310. Discrete Mathematics
This course will include, but is not limited to, the following concepts: mathematical reasoning, set theory, proofs
by induction, number systems, relations, directed graphs, trees, and related topics of study. Emphasis will be
placed on applications of mathematics in computer science and other areas of modern technology. Prerequisite:
MATH 1302 with a grade of “C” or better. (3 lecture hours)
MATH 2320. Introduction to Statistics and Probability
This course will include but is not limited to the following concepts: characteristics of data, uses and abuses of
statistics, design of experiments, collecting and describing data using numerical measures and graphs,
comparing data using correlation and regression, probability, probability distributions, estimates of numerical
measures and sample size, and hypothesis testing. Emphasis is on practical applications including computer
experience. A TI-83 graphing calculator is required for this course. Prerequisite: MATH 1302 with a grade of “C”
or better. (3 lecture hours)
M e d i c a l Tra n s c r i pt i o n
MET 1103. Medical Terminology I
This course is the study of words that relate to body systems, anatomical structures, medical processes and
procedures, drugs and a variety of diseases that afflict humans. Prefixes, suffixes, abbreviations, plural endings,
word roots, and combined forms are covered. (3 lecture hours)
MET 1203. Medical Transcription I
Designed to develop skills in the use of the transcription machine and the transcription of original medical
dictation, to include history and physical reports, consultation reports, discharge summary reports, etc. Skill
development will be stressed in formatting of medical documents, spelling/pronunciation of medical
terminology, grammar skills, accurate and rapid keyboarding. Corequisites: MET 1103 or MET 1303 and MET
1213. Prerequisites: BUS 1503, BUS 1513, or approval of instructor; ability to keyboard 50 wpm. (2 lecture
MET 1213. Introduction to Human Anatomy
This course is designed for the student desiring knowledge relative to the gross structure and basic functioning
of the human body. This course meets the basic requirements of in-breadth, but not in-depth, study of the
human body. This course is not intended to meet the core curriculum science requirements. (3 lecture hours)
MET 1303. Medical Terminology II
Emphasis will be placed on terms that relate to all areas of medical science and complex anatomy terms. (3
lecture hours)
MET 1403. Medical Transcription II
This course will emphasize the transcription of original medical dictation, while incorporating advanced
proofreading skills as well as increasing accuracy and speed in production. Prerequisites: MET 1103 or MET 1303
and MET 1203. Corequisite: MET 1413. (2 lecture hours/3 lab hours/special course fee)
MET 1413. Disease Processes
Coverage of the nature of diseases and human conditions. Includes symptoms, signs, etiological factors, diagnostic
studies, and treatments. This course is not intended to meet the core curriculum science requirements. Prerequisite:
MET 1213 or approved Human Anatomy course or approval of instructor. (3 lecture hours)
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MET 1503. Medical Office Practices
This course covers the importance of applying ethics in the profession. The student also gains knowledge and
skills in work organization and the preparation of medical forms and reports as well as the use of medical office
software. (3 lecture hours/special course fee)
MET 1613. CPT Procedural Coding I
Students will master the concepts of CPT procedural coding in Evaluation and Management and Primary Care
as well as specialty areas to include Anesthesia & General Surgery and Radiology, Pathology and Laboratory.
Emphasis will be placed on coding exercises to provide practice in developing coding skills. Corequisite: MET
MET 2303. Diagnosis Coding
Students will be introduced to the current rules and regulations necessary to identify and code principal and
primary diagnoses accurately. Students will also learn to select instances when V codes and E codes are
appropriate and assign correct codes in those circumstances. Emphasis will be placed on coding exercises to
provide practice in developing coding skills. Corequisite: MET 1303. (3 lecture hours)
Music
MUSC 2300. Introduction to Music
Introduction to the creative process and history of music, vocabulary and descriptive terms used in the music arts,
and how to write about them. Students will learn through writing, reading, discussing, listening, and participating
in critical thinking and problem-solving activities. Recommended prerequisite: ENGL 1311. (3 lecture hours)
PMUS 1210. Choir I
For students interested in participating in a concert choir, this course offers the opportunity to study and perform
choral literature. Music will be from a variety of time and style periods. (2 lecture hours/special course fee)
PMUS 1211. Choir II
This course is a continuation of Choir I and intended for students interested in participating in a concert choir,
this course offers the opportunity to study and perform choral literature. Music will be from a variety of time and
style periods. Prerequisite: PMUS 1210 with a grade of “C” or better. (2 lecture hours/special course fee)
PMUS 1230. Guitar I
The course is designed to teach the rudiments of guitar pedagogy. Topics will include sight reading, chording, and
scales, as well as technique. Each student is expected to provide his or her own six-string (nylon) guitar. (2 lecture
PMUS 2210. Choir III
This course is a continuation of Choir II and intended for students interested in participating in a concert choir,
PMUS 2211. Choir IV
This course is a continuation of Choir III and intended for students interested in participating in a concert choir,
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PMUS 2230. Guitar II
This course is a continuation of Guitar I and designed to teach the rudiments of guitar pedagogy. Topics will include
sight reading, chording, and scales, as well as technique. Each student is expected to provide his or her own sixstring (nylon) guitar. Prerequisite: PMUS 1230 with a grade of “C” or better. (2 lecture hours/special course fee)
Pa ra l e g a l T e c h n o l o g y
PLG 1103. Legal Research and Writing I
This course is designed to help students develop the fundamental skills needed to accurately research and
analyze legal problems. The student will also develop the writing skills necessary to communicate the results of
the research and analysis. The student is introduced to writing case briefs and legal memoranda. Time will be
spent in the law library. Recommended corequisites: LGS 1103 and LGS 1203. (3 lecture hours)
PLG 1203. Legal Research and Writing II
This course is a continuation of the development of fundamental skills needed to research and analyze legal problems.
Emphasis will be placed on researching, analyzing, and writing about more advanced legal problems. Time will be
spent in the law library. Prerequisites or corequisites: PLG 1103, LGS 1203, and computer skills. (3 lecture hours)
PLG 1303. Torts
This course covers tort law and includes topics of negligence, intentional torts, strict liability, product liability, personal
injury, litigation, and insurance. Investigation, legal interviewing, pretrial preparation, and settlement of tort cases will
be covered. Prerequisites or corequisites: LGS 1203, PLG 1103 or consent of department. (3 lecture hours)
PLG 1802. Constitutional Law
A case method analysis of landmark Supreme Court decisions addressing basic criminal rights and procedures,
first amendment freedoms, the fourteenth amendment, Congress, the Presidency and federalism. Prerequisite:
LGS 1103, LGS 1203, PLG 1303, PLG 2403, POLS 1310, or consent of department. (2 lecture hours)
PLG 1812. Administrative Law
This course is an introduction to the field of administrative and public law. Emphasis will be placed on powers and
procedures of governmental agencies. Prerequisites: LGS 1103, LGS 1203, or consent of department. (2 lecture hours)
PLG 1822. Bankruptcy Law
This course is designed to teach the fundamentals of bankruptcy law. Emphasis will be on practical aspects of
the process. Students will learn to draft the necessary documents for filing a bankruptcy. Prerequisites: LGS
1103, LGS 1203, or consent of department. (2 lecture hours)
PLG 2103. Civil Litigation
This is an intensive study of civil procedure and includes the study of federal and state rules. Emphasis is placed
upon the functions and duties of the legal assistant in the litigation process, with special attention paid to the
interviewing of clients, drafting of pleadings, writing of motions and discovery documents, and preparing and
filing of other legal documents. Prerequisite: PLG 1303 or consent of department. (3 lecture hours)
PLG 2202. Legal Ethics
This course covers professional conduct for attorneys, the client-lawyer relationship, and the confidentiality of
information. Special focus is given to the Arkansas Model Rules of Professional Conduct for attorneys as well as
limitations on what the paraprofessional may do. Prerequisite: LGS 1203 or consent of department. (2 lecture hours)
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PLG 2303. Real Estate Law
This course covers real property and common types of real estate transactions and conveyances. Preparation of
legal instruments including deeds, contracts, leases, deeds of trust and mortgages will be studied. Prerequisite:
LGS 1203 or consent of department. (3 lecture hours)
PLG 2403. Criminal Law
The student will become familiar with fundamental principles and tasks that a paralegal would be required to
know and undertake in a criminal law practice or public agency. Preparation of specific legal documents will be
studied. Prerequisite: LGS 1203 or consent of department. (3 lecture hours)
PLG 2502. Family Law
This course covers legal issues in family relations, including the formation and dissolution of marriage, marital
property, child custody and support, and other related matters. Students will draft appropriate legal documents.
Prerequisite: PLG 1303 or consent of department. (2 lecture hours)
PLG 2603. Commercial Law
This course covers business law of commercial transactions. Included are contract law, the debtor-creditor
relationship, sales, commercial paper, and secured transactions. The students will be taught specific skills in the
drafting of appropriate U.C.C. documents. Prerequisite: PLG 2103 or consent of department. (3 lecture hours)
PLG 2703. Wills, Trusts, and Probate
This course covers drafting of wills and trusts, administration of estates, formal and informal probate
proceedings, with special focus on the laws of Arkansas. Emphasis is placed on the acquisition of knowledge and
skills that a paralegal would need. Prerequisite: LGS 1203. (3 lecture hours)
PLG 2802. Business Organizations
This is the study of the variety of business organizations. Special emphasis is given to the practical aspects of the
preparation and completion of documents that relate to partnerships and corporations. Prerequisite: LGS 1203
or consent of department. (2 lecture hours)
PLG 2901. Computer Support
This course introduces the importance of utilization of computers as a litigation support system. Upon
completion, the student will be able to use software designed for the automated litigation support system.
Prerequisite: PLG 2103 or consent of department. (1 lecture hour/special course fee)
PLG 2902. Trial Practice
This course will cover trials and pretrial procedures. Special emphasis will be placed on the actual drafting of
pleadings, discovery documentation, motion practice, and the writing of trial and appellate briefs. Prerequisite:
PLG 2103 or consent of department. (2 lecture hours)
PLG 2913. Paralegal Work-Based Learning
Work-based learning is a comprehensive treatment of relevant work experience related to the student’s major
field of study. Students will participate in a systematic planned and supervised work experience in a state,
federal, or private legal office. The Dean and instructor will approve the proposed work experience in advance
of registration. This course may substitute for one of the following: PLG 2303, PLG 2603, PLG 2802 and PLG
2902 with approval of instructor. Prerequisites: PLG 1103, LGS 1103, LGS 1203, PLG 1203, PLG 1303, or
consent of department. (variable hours)
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Philosophy
PHIL 1310. Introduction to Philosophy
This is a survey of the history and fundamental issues of philosophy. The course addresses the nature of
philosophical thinking and its application to the various academic disciplines, and the positions of the major
schools of philosophical thought and their relevance to intellectual pursuits. (3 lecture hours)
PHIL 1330. Introduction to Critical Thinking
An introduction to the elements of argument and reasoning skills, emphasizing patterns of inductive reasoning
and informal fallacies as well as the use of evidence to support empirical claims in the media, academic work,
and political discourse. Students will also learn to recognize natural language deductive arguments and to assess
their validity. (3 lecture hours)
PHIL 2330. Ethics and Society
Contemporary issues will be viewed through the lens of each of the four major periods of ethical literature.
Selected texts will represent Western and non-Western ethical systems. (3 lecture hours)
PHIL 2350. Introduction to Logic
An introduction to traditional and modern deductive and inductive logic including, but not limited to, the
structural use of language, immediate inferences, formal fallacies, syllogisms, quantification, and proofs of
validity. Prerequisite: PHIL 1310 with a grade of “C” or better, or consent of the instructor. (3 lecture hours)
P h o t o g ra p h y
PHOT 1330. Introduction to Digital Photography
An introduction to the basic skills of using a digital camera and its techniques and procedures, this course will
address such issues as composition and lighting, and will give each student hands-on, practical experience.
Students will learn about a variety of types of photography, including landscape, portrait, and photojournalism.
Each student is expected to provide his or her own camera. (3 lecture hours)
Physical Science/Physics
PHYS 1301. Applied Physics
A survey of the major topics of physics, this course is designed for technical programs. Topics will include
mechanics, properties of matter, heat, sound, electricity, and magnetism, and light, atomic and nuclear physics.
Laboratory activities will be included. This course is not intended to meet the core curriculum science
requirements. Prerequisite: MTH 1103 or DEVE 0336. (3 lecture hours/special course fee)
PHYS 1401. Physical Science
This course is designed to give nonscience majors an understanding of the facts, methods, and significance of the
physical sciences. It is concerned with concepts of matter and energy involved in astronomy, chemistry, and physics.
Prerequisite: DEVE 0338 with a grade of “C” or better, a score of 41 or above on the COMPASS Algebra Placement
Test, a score of 19 or above on the mathematics section of the ACT. (3 lecture hours/2 lab hours/special course fee)
PHYS 1402. College Physics I
Algebra based comprehensive study of kinematics, vectors, Newton’s laws of motion, uniform circular motion,
temperature and heat, thermal expansion and gas laws, heat transfer, and thermodynamics. The course will
include laboratory activities offering the student an opportunity to use the tools of physics to determine systems
of units, conversion factors, and measurement related to activities designed to enhance the lecture content of
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the course. For pre-medical, pre-dental and other students needing a basic introduction to physics. Prerequisites:
PHYS 1401 and MATH 1302. (3 lecture hours/3 lab hours/special course fee)
PHYS 1403. College Physics II
This course is a continuation of College Physics I. Emphasis will be placed on electrostatics, electric fields, electric
currents and DC circuits, capacitance, magnetism, electromagnetic induction, alternating current circuits,
electromagnetic waves, the law of reflection, the law of refraction, physical optics, special, space/time, and
general relativity, quantum physics, atomic physics and nuclear physics. Laboratory activities will be intensive
and are designed to challenge the student’s comprehension of material presented in lecture. For pre-medical,
pre-dental and other students needing a basic introduction to physics. Prerequisite: PHYS 1402. (3 lecture
Political Science
POLS 1310. American National Government
An introduction to the theory, structure, and processes of the American political system at the national
level. (3 lecture hours)
POLS 2301. Introduction to Politics
This course is an introduction to social science concepts as applied to political analyses: analyses of
individuals, groups and society, particularly the study of social, economic and political structures and
behavior. This course also covers the introduction to the discipline of political science as a social science,
including enduring questions about politics, nature of political analyses, major theoretical and empirical
approaches, and critiques of the discipline. (3 lecture hours)
POLS 2320. American State and Local Government
An introduction to the structure and functions of state and local government in the United States.
Recommended prerequisite: ENGL 1311. (3 lecture hours)
P ra c t i c a l N u r s i n g
LPN 1101. Vocational, Legal, and Ethical Concepts
This course includes personal development, ethical, legal and social responsibilities with the client, family
and members of the health care team. Communication skills, vocational responsibilities of the practical
nurse, nursing organizations, state and national health resources are also included in the course. This
knowledge will be evidenced by a minimum of an 80 percent average on combined course work.
Prerequisite: Admission to the program. (credit hours: 1 lecture hour)
LPN 1114. Basic Nursing Principles and Skills
The content of this course includes the fundamental principles, skills, and attitudes needed to give nursing care
and prevent the spread of disease. Common procedures used in the care of the sick and development of the ability
to adapt them to various situations with skill and comfort for the client, first aid, CPR, and medical terminology
are also included. Development of awareness to report and record observations of the client is part of the course
theory. This will be evidenced by the student through an average score of 80 percent on all course work and by an
average score of 80 percent on evaluations in the clinical lab portion of the course. Prerequisite: Admission to the
program. (credit hours: 12 lecture hours/2 lab hours/special course fee)
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LPN 1204. Pharmacology
The course content includes a brief history of drugs, methods of administration, drugs commonly used in the
treatment of illness, and such information as usual dosages, expected actions, side effects, contraindication, and
points of observation following the administration of drugs. Formulas for conversions of measures from the
apothecary to the metric system, as well as formulas for calculations of dosages for adults, infants and children, are
included in the course content. This knowledge will be evidenced by the student through an average score of 80
percent on all course work. Prerequisite: Admission to the program. (credit hours: 4 lecture hours/special course fee)
LPN 1304. Body Structure and Function
This course includes anatomy and physiology of the human body and its systems. It provides the student with
a foundation for understanding the principles of maintaining positive health as well as understanding
deviations from normal. This knowledge will be evidenced by the student through an average of 80 percent on
all course work. Prerequisite: Admission to the program. (credit hours: 4 lecture hours)
LPN 1403. Nursing of Children
This course is an introduction to the nursing of children. The course content includes the principles of growth
and development, nursing the infant through adolescence, the behavior of well and sick children and client
and family teaching. This knowledge will be evidenced by the student through an average score of 80 percent
on all course work and by clinical evaluations with an average of 80 percent. Prerequisite: Completion of
LPN 1114. (credit hours: 2 lecture hours/1 lab hour)
LPN 1503. Nursing of the Geriatric Client
The course content includes the normal aging process, characteristics of aging, special problems of the
geriatric client. The knowledge and skill will be evidenced by the student through an average of 80 percent
on weekly evaluations, to include care plans and skills check-offs. Prerequisite: Admission to the program.
(credit hours: 2 lecture hours/1 lab hour)
LPN 1616. Nursing of Adults I
The course content includes information about common conditions of illness and nursing care of clients in
acute, subacute and convalescent stages of illness of both short and long term duration including nutrition
and administration of drugs. The course content includes the study of common conditions of the medical
surgical client. This knowledge will be evidenced by the student through an average of 80 percent on all
course work and an average of 80 percent on all clinical lab evaluations. Prerequisites: LPN 1101, LPN 1114,
LPN 1204, and LPN 1304. (credit hours: 8 lecture hours/8 lab hours)
LPN 1702. Nutrition in Health and Illness
The course content includes the principles of good nutrition for all age groups and the principles of
modifications for therapeutic purposes. The nutritional concepts are integrated throughout the entire
curriculum. Prerequisite: Admission to the program. (credit hours: 2 lecture hours)
LPN 1803. Nursing of Mothers and Infants
The course content includes the principles and practices of nursing care during prenatal, labor, delivery,
postpartum, and neonatal periods. The content includes modern maternity nursing with emphasis on normal
obstetrics. Specific content includes: history and trends in Family-Centered Childbearing, prenatal care and
adaptations to pregnancy, and the nurse’s role in reproductive health and nursing care during labor and birth
to include care of the newborn. This is evidenced by the student through an average of 80 percent on all course
theory and clinical evaluations. Prerequisites: LPN 1101, LPN 1114, LPN 1204, LPN 1403, and LPN 1503. (credit
hours: 2 lecture hours/1 lab hour)
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LPN 1902. Mental Health Nursing
The course content includes an introduction of common conditions of mental illness, prevention of such
conditions, and the care of clients suffering from abnormal mental and emotional responses. Mental hygiene
aspects are integrated throughout the course. The knowledge will be evidenced by the student through an
average score of 80 percent on all course work. Prerequisites: LPN 1101, LPN 1114, LPN 1304, LPN 1403, and
LPN 1503. (credit hours: 1 lecture hour/1 lab hour)
LPN 2102. Nursing Process/Course Review
The course content provides the student with a review of the Nursing Process in preparation for the actual
practice of nursing. The course content provides the student with insight into development of a study plan for
the NCLEX certification exam. Also included is a pharmacology review and NLN exam. Additional content
provides the student with information and explanation of the Arkansas Nurse Practice Act and the board
application process. Prerequisites: LPN 1101, LPN 1114, LPN 1204, LPN 1304, LPN 1403, LPN 1503, LPN 1616,
LPN 1702, LPN 1803, and LPN 1902. (credit hours: 2 lecture hours/special course fee)
LPN 2204. Nursing of Adults II
This course is a continuation of Nursing of Adults I. (credit hours: 4 lab hours)
P syc h o l o g y
PSYC 2300. Psychology and the Human Experience
An introduction to the study of behavior and cognitive processes from a scientific perspective. Recommended
prerequisite: ENGL 1311. (3 lecture hours)
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PSYC 2320. Developmental Psychology
This course is a comprehensive view of the individual at each stage of the life span from conception to death.
The biological, cognitive, social, and emotional aspects of growth and personality development are emphasized.
The aging process is also addressed. The interaction of heredity and the environment on these processes is
explicated. The application of developmental principles to one’s own life is a major focus. Prerequisite: PSYC
PSYC 2330. Abnormal Psychology
This course is the study of the etiology and treatment of abnormal behavior and the psychological processes involved.
This will include a comprehensive analysis of the clinical and developmental aspects in regards to psychological
disorders as well as the diagnostic categories, treatment, and prevention. Prerequisite: PSYC 2300. (3 lecture hours)
PSYC 2340. Behavioral Statistics
This course is designed to facilitate the understanding and analysis of data in psychological research as well as in other
related fields. This includes, but is not limited to, the study of descriptive statistics and probability distributions,
inferential statistics as well as data analysis. Prerequisite: MATH 1302 with a grade of “C” or better. (3 lecture hours)
Religion
RELG 2305. World Religions
This course introduces students to the study of great religions of the world—Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam,
Judaism, Christianity, and others—by examining their history, beliefs, moral teachings, rituals, and practices. It
will examine the global patterns of contemporary world religions as symbol systems and expressions of discrete,
coherent world views. Combines lecture and discussion. (3 lecture hours)
RELG 2320. Old Testament Survey
Critically studies the major teachings of the collection of books that make up the Jewish Bible/Old Testament.
The course includes the history, literature and teachings of the books. The course includes selected readings from
representative portions of the books of history, the prophets and other writings. Combines lecture and
discussion. (3 lecture hours)
RELG 2330. New Testament Survey
Critically studies the major teachings of the books that make up the Christian New Testament. The course
includes the history, literature and teachings of the books, emphasis on the life and teachings of the historical
Jesus, and how the development and spread of Christianity was reported in Acts and the letters of Paul.
Combines lecture and discussion. (3 lecture hours)
R e s p i rat o r y Th e ra p y
RES 1106. Basic Sciences
• Anatomy and Physiology: The basics of the structure and function of each system of the body with
emphasis on the circulatory and respiratory systems.
• Math: Basic math principles, including general math and the metric system.
• Chemistry: Basic chemical principles and a general knowledge of organic chemistry and biochemistry.
• Physics: Basic health science physics, including the gas laws, flow, measurements, etc., that apply to patient
and equipment care.
• Microbiology: Basic principles of microorganisms and disease. (6 lecture hours/special course fee)
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RES 1205. Non-Critical Care
• General Patient Care: Students gain a better understanding of patient assessment, patient psychology,
and communications.
• Medical Gas Therapy: Students will be involved in medical gas therapy such as IPPB, oxygen therapy, types
of cylinders, hazards of oxygen, medical gas safety codes and regulations, and oxygen delivery devices.
• Aerosol and Humidity Therapy: Students will learn proper techniques for giving aerosol and humidity therapy
which involve ultrasonic, aerosol face mask, mist tents, humidity delivery devices, and mechanical ventilation.
• Infection Control: Students will gain an understanding of proper technique for cleaning and sterilization of
all types of respiratory equipment. Also, the student will have a better understanding of various nosocomial
infections and isolation procedures. (5 lecture hours/special course fee)
RES 1304. Clinical Practicum I
Practical lab procedures involving oxygen setups, medical gas cylinders, and aerosol therapy procedures. Students
must complete all areas in Phase I Lab before entering the clinical setting. (12 lab hours/special course fee)
RES 1402. Mechanical Ventilation I
A basic understanding of mechanical ventilation with an introduction to mechanical ventilator equipment.
Prerequisite: RES 1106. (2 lecture hours/special course fee)
RES 1502. Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology
A basic understanding of respiratory physiology, (including acid/base balances), oxygen transport, and specific
anatomical structures of the lungs and heart. Prerequisite: RES 1106. (2 lecture hours)
RES 1603. Critical Care
• Airway Management: Students will perform airway care in lab and clinical settings and learn tracheostomy
care, oral intubation, nasal tracheal intubation, and proper suctioning.
• Physiological Monitoring: An understanding of ECGs, cardiovascular evaluation, stress testing,
hemodynamic monitoring, and patient assessment techniques, including vital signs. Prerequisite: RES
RES 1701. Respiratory Pharmacology
A brief history of methods and techniques of medication administration. Includes drugs commonly used in the
treatment of respiratory illness and information such as dosages, expected reactions, side effects, and
contraindications. Prerequisite: RES 1106. (1 lecture hour)
RES 1801. Internal Medicine I
A study of pulmo nary diseases and a basic understanding of radiological findings and patient assessments. (1 lecture hour)
RES 2103. Mechanical Ventilation II
Students begin working with ventilator patients in critical care areas. Procedures for setting up ventilators,
troubleshooting, and testing are conducted in a laboratory and hospital setting. Prerequisite: RES 1402. (3 lecture
RES 2203. Neonatology/Pediatrics
Therapy and procedures used to care for premature infants, infants, and pediatric patients. Students are involved
with these patients in critical care areas. Prerequisites: RES 1603 and RES 1701. (3 lecture hours/special course fee)
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RES 2309. Clinical Practicum II
Students work with hospitalized patients in noncritical care areas under the supervision of a clinical instructor.
Prerequisite: RES 1304. (27 lab hours/special course fee)
RES 2402. Pulmonary Function Testing
Students work in a simulated setting, and patient settings with a pulmonary therapist. Includes pediatric and
adult pulmonary function testing. Prerequisites: RES 1603 and RES 1701. (2 lecture hours/special course fee)
RES 2502. Internal Medicine II
This course is a continuation of Internal Medicine I. Prerequisite: RES 1801. (2 lecture hours)
RES 2603. Medical Specialties
• Medical Ethics: The importance of a good patient-technician, doctor-technician, and nurse-technician
relationships. Course provides an understanding of proper hospital conduct and respiratory therapy code of ethics.
• Introduction to Surgery: An in-class introduction to the different types of surgery and how surgery affects the
pulmonary status of the patient. The instructors attempt to schedule the students to observe an open heart surgery.
• Homecare/Rehabilitation: The procedures and techniques of helping a pulmonary disabled patient function
in a home environment. Students work with these patients in a rehabilitation institute.
• Department Management: Unit involves students with setting up a respiratory department and teaches
how to staff a department, understand budgets and revenues, and order supplies and equipment.
Prerequisites: RES 2103 and RES 2402. (3 lecture hours)
RES 2703. Clinical Practicum III*
Student works in critical care areas under the supervision of a clinical instructor, researches a pulmonary
patient’s disease, and presents this research to the class. Prerequisite: RES 2309. (9 lab hours)
* NOTE : To graduate, a minimum grade of “C” is required in each Respiratory Therapy course.
S m a l l E n g i n e R e pa i r
SER 1104. Two-and Four-Cycle Small Engines
Safety, tools, fasteners, and measuring devices as they relate to the repair of small engines. Includes a study of the
construction and operation of two- and four-cycle engines. Laboratory work includes operation, disassembly,
inspection, and reassembly of various types of engines. (3 lecture hours/3 lab hours/special course fee)
SER 1202. Electrical Systems
A study in the fundamentals of basic electricity and magnetism for the use of small gasoline engines.
Emphasis is placed on various types of manual and electric starters, charging systems and circuits, batteries,
ignition systems, and magnetos. Practical application is provided in the laboratory. Safety is emphasized. (1
lecture hour/2 lab hours/special course fee)
SER 1306. Servicing Small Engines
A fundamental study of the lubrication cooling systems, engine fuel systems, and engine governor speed control
systems. Includes identification and repair of problems relating to engines and related systems. Safety is
emphasized. (4 lecture hours/7 lab hours/special course fee)
SER 1404. Lawn & Garden Equipment Fundamentals
A study of the maintenance and repair of brakes, clutches, hydraulics, steering assemblies, and accessory
equipment for lawn and garden equipment. Practical application is provided in the laboratory. Safety is
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SER 1502. Drive Trains for Lawn & Garden Equipment
A study of belts, chains, pulleys, gears, transmission, and final drives as they relate to mobile outdoor power
equipment. Practical application is provided in the laboratory. Safety is emphasized. (1 lecture hour/3 lab
SER 1606. Chain Saw Drives
A study of clutches and reduction gear systems used in powered chain saws. Includes types of chains, types of
guide bars, lubrication, repair, sharpening, and care of chains. Students disassemble and rebuild components
using the manufacturer’s specifications and appropriate equipment. Safety equipment is emphasized. (4 lecture
S o c i a l Wo r k
SOWK 1301. Introduction to Social Work
Historical background and description of social work in the areas of medicine, psychiatry, public assistance, social
insurance, and community service, with emphasis on the function of the social worker, professional standards
and ethics. Prerequisite: SOCI 2300. (3 lecture hours)
Sociology
SOCI 2300. Introduction to Sociology
An introduction to methods, ideas and applications emphasizing culture, societal institutions, socialization, group
relations, collective behavior and social change. Recommended prerequisite: ENGL 1311. (3 lecture hours)
S pa n i s h
SPAN 1300. Spanish for the Workplace I*
Designed for professionals who work with Spanish-speaking people on their jobs, and/or who would like to possess the
basic vocabulary and sentence structure needed to communicate simple sentences. (3 lecture hours).
* NOTE : This is an elective course and will not meet any fine arts requirements for any
certificate, degree or program of study.
SPAN 1301. Spanish for Business*
Presents a study of the Spanish language as it specifically relates to the field of business. (3 lecture hours)
* NOTE : This is an elective course and will not meet any fine arts requirements for any
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SPAN 1302. Spanish for Healthcare and Social Services*
Presents a study of the Spanish language as it specifically relates to the fields of healthcare and social services.
Provides useful terminology for medical and social service situations with a minimum of grammar. (3 lecture hours)
* NOTE :
This is an elective course and will not meet any fine arts requirements for any
SPAN 1303. Spanish for Law Enforcement*
Presents a study of the Spanish language as it specifically relates to the field of law enforcement. Provides useful
terminology and expressions used in the courts and in law enforcement situations. (3 lecture hours)
* NOTE :
SPAN 1311. Elementary Spanish I
Provides instruction in correct pronunciation, comprehension, introductory grammatical structure, and
simple speaking skills for students who have no knowledge of Spanish. (3 lecture hours)
SPAN 1312. Elementary Spanish II
Provides practice in correct pronunciation, comprehension, and simple speaking ability which leads to mastery of basic
grammar and limited reading ability. Prerequisite: SPAN 1311 with a grade of “C” or better, or placement by
examination. (3 lecture hours)
SPAN 1313. Spanish Reading I*
Focuses on strengthening reading skills and developing reading comprehension. Builds upon student knowledge of
advanced grammar and vocabulary with a minor emphasis on pronunciation, with content based on culturally
authentic and career-specific reading matter of a documentary and/or expository nature. Prerequisite: SPAN 1311 with
a grade of “C” or better, or placement by examination. (3 lecture hours)
* NOTE :
SPAN 2300. Spanish for the Workplace II*
Designed for professionals who work with Spanish-speaking people at their jobs, and/or who would like to possess more
detailed vocabulary and advanced sentence structure needed to communicate with clientele. A continuation of Spanish
for the Workplace I and specifically designed for but not limited to candidates for the Technical Certificate of Spanish
Proficiency who are not specializing in Business, Health Care, or Law Enforcement. Prerequisite: SPAN 1300 with a
grade of “C” or better, or placement by examination. (3 lecture hours)
* NOTE :
SPAN 2311. Intermediate Spanish I
Leads to greater facility in the spoken language and to more advanced reading skills. Prerequisite: SPAN 1312 with a
grade of “C” or better, or placement by examination. (3 lecture hours)
SPAN 2312. Intermediate Spanish II
Continuation of Intermediate Spanish I. Prerequisite: SPAN 2311 with a grade of “C” or better, or placement by
examination. (3 lecture hours)
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SPAN 2313. Spanish Reading II*
Focuses on building vocabulary, strengthening reading skills, and developing a reading comprehension of reading
material such as articles, basic documentary material, and short stories in the Spanish world. Course enhances
awareness of the culture via extensive practice with culturally authentic materials. Prerequisites: SPAN 1312 and SPAN
1313 with a grade of “C” or better, or placement by examination. (3 lecture hours)
* NOTE :
SPAN 2315. Spanish Conversation*
Designed to increase fluency in Spanish language and to improve the use of advanced rhetoric in verbal
communication. Prerequisites: SPAN 1311, SPAN 1312, SPAN 2311, and SPAN 2312 with a grade of “C” or better, or
placement by examination. (3 lecture hours)
* NOTE :
S p e e c h C o m m u n i c at i o n
SPCH 1300. Speech Communication
Provides an overview of the foundational principles and skills of competent communication in various settings,
including interpersonal, intercultural, small group, and public speaking. Topics studied provide students the
opportunity to apply the communication principles learned by involving them in various class activities and
presentations designed to increase their confidence in communicating. Recommended prerequisite: ENGL
SPCH 2310. Speech Communication Concepts
Designed to provide deeper insight into communication theories and concepts introduced in SPCH 1300.
Areas to be covered include verbal and nonverbal communication, listening, interpersonal communication,
group communication, and intercultural communication. Prerequisite: SPCH 1300 with a grade of “C” or
better; ENGL 1311 recommended. (3 lecture hours)
SPCH 2311. Business and Professional Speaking
Designed to develop student’s ability to effectively prepare and deliver various types of speeches for business and
professional settings. Topics studied include audience analysis, critical thinking and listening, communication
barriers, and use of supporting materials and visual aids. Prerequisite: SPCH 1300 with a grade of “C” or better
or consent of instructor; ENGL 1311 recommended. (3 lecture hours)
SPCH 2312. Interpersonal Communication
Designed to enhance student’s ability to understand major concepts and theories of interpersonal
communication. Topics studied include verbal and nonverbal communication, relational development and
management, self-concept, and relationship roles. In-class activities and presentations are used to develop
interpersonal skills as applied to student’s personal and professional lives. Prerequisite: SPCH 1300 with a grade
of “C” or better or consent of instructor; ENGL 1311 recommended. (3 lecture hours)
SPCH 2313. Small Group Communication
Designed to develop student’s ability to effectively communicate in groups. Topics studied include group
formation, leadership styles, problem solving techniques, group roles, and management of group conflict. Inclass and group activities are used to develop small-group interaction and presentation skills. Prerequisite: SPCH
1300 with a grade of “C” or better or consent of instructor; ENGL 1311 recommended. (3 lecture hours)
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Technical
TECH 1103. Introduction to Engineering
This course is designed to introduce students to the engineering fields of civil, architectural, electrical, and
mechanical. Engineering graphics (AutoCAD, Feature CAM) are used to design projects. Prerequisite: ELT 1103
or equivalent computer experience. (3 lecture hours)
TECH 2101. Work Based Instruction (Capstone)
This capstone course will provide the student with practical experience in a workplace environment that is
closely related to classroom theory and lab educational goals. Program faculty will work with the employer in
providing relevant work experiences and in evaluating the student’s performance. Variable credit hours (1 to
14). Prerequisites: 2.0 GPA and consent of program instructor and Dean.
Th e at r e
THEA 1320. Acting I
An introduction to the basics of acting: body, voice, and characterization. Students will work to increase
breath support, to learn basic movement, and to increase physical and vocal flexibility. Character work and
script analysis will explore the ideas of the expressions of truth and meaning in the imaginary situations of
theatre. (3 lecture hours)
THEA 2300. Introduction to Theatre
An introduction to the structure of the theatrical experience from the viewpoints of performance,
production, and audience. This course examines the history, creative process, vocabulary, and descriptive
terms of theatre. (3 lecture hours)
THEA 2370. Text Analysis
This course is designed to teach the student basic elements of text analysis for production, including text
analysis for directors, actors, and designers. Areas to be explored include scene breakdown, rhythm and
pace concerns, historical research, detail determination, and practical concerns. Prerequisite: THEA 2300
Introduction to Theatre. (3 lecture hours)
THEA 2450. The Theatre Experience I with Practicum
This course intensively covers all aspects of theatre performance and production. Students will work together
to produce, design, and perform a theatrical production. Students will become members of a theatre company
which will fill each position whether it is onstage or off. Each student will fill two job assignments from two
different performance/production areas (ranging from acting to sets, costumes and lighting to sound to
marketing and publicity). Students will engage in script analysis, theatre history discussions, design theory
discussions, acting, stage management, technical theory and application, and ultimately in giving and
running a live performance. Prerequisite: THEA 2300 or permission of instructor. (3 lecture hours/1 lab hour)
Welding Technology
WLD 1104. Basic Welding
An introduction to basic welding skills. Course covers arc and gas welding in the flat position and provides
practice in stick, mig, brazing, and cutting. Correct and safe handling of welding equipment and gasses is
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WLD 1110. Welding I
A combination of WLD 1104 Basic Welding, WLD 1204 SMAW I (Shielded Metal Arc Welding I), and WLD 1704
GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding). This class is designed for the full-time day student working toward a full-time
career as a welder. The sequential order of these classes prepares the student toward better performance skills
and certification. Correct and safe handling of welding and shop equipment is emphasized. (3 lecture hours/17
WLD 1204. SMAW I (Shielded Metal Arc Welding I)
A study of theory and application of basic shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), including the setting of
equipment, selecting electrodes, running beads. Students will receive instruction and practice in out-of-position
welding, welding qualification test requirements and be administered welder qualification test. (2 lecture
WLD 1304. SMAW II (Shielded Metal Arc Welding II)
This course is a continuation of SMAW I (Shielded Metal Arc Welding II) with further emphasis on theory and
application of basic shielded metal arc welding (SMAW). (2 lecture hours/5 lab hours)
WLD 1604. Welding Layout
Shop and production layout that includes, but is not limited to, effective welding joint design, tape measure
interpretation, and proper measurements as applied to various shapes and designs. Laboratory layout projects
include all aspects of position welding. Students study and practice qualification requirements and take performance
tests in various types of welding in which instruction has been received. (3 lecture hours/3 lab hours)
WLD 1704. GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding)
A study of the principles of gas metal arc welding (GMAW) in relationship to ferrous and nonferrous metals.
Practical application in aluminum, stainless steel and carbon steel in a simulated work environment. (2
lecture hour/5 lab hours/special course fee)
WLD 1904. GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding)
A study of the principles of gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) in relationship to ferrous and nonferrous metals.
Practical application in aluminum, stainless steel and carbon steel in a simulated work environment. (2 lecture
WLD 2110. Welding II
A combination of WLD 1304 SMAW II (Shielded Metal Arc Welding II), WLD 1604 Welding Layout, and WLD
1904 GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding). This class is designed for the full-time day welding student to work
toward marketable job skills with emphasis on layout and continuation of welding certifications. Correct and
safe handling of welding and shop equipment is emphasized. Prerequisite: WLD 1110 or permission of
instructor. (3 lecture hours/17 lab hours/special course fee)
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B o a r d o f Tr u s t e e s
Term Expires
John E. Barnes, Little Rock, Chair
Janet Davis, Little Rock
James Herzfeld, Benton
Leon Jones, Little Rock
Clark McGlothin, Little Rock
Eric Munson, Little Rock
John Suskie, Little Rock
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2008
2010
2009
2008
2008
2007
A d m i n i s t rat i o n
Dr. Dan F. Bakke, President
Ed.D., Nova University
M.Ed., Prairie View A&M University
B.S., Tarleton State University
Purnell Henderson, Vice President for Instruction
M.B.A, Angelo State University
B.A., Philander Smith College
Cindy Harkey, Vice President for Student Services
M.Ed., University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
B.S.E., University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
Patricia Palmer, C.P.A., Vice President for Finance
M.B.A., University of Arkansas at Little Rock
B.S., University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Carol Langston, Vice President for College Advancement
M.B.A., University of Central Arkansas
B.S., Arkansas State University
David Harris, Chief Information Officer
M.B.A., Webster University
Joyce Taylor, Chief Development Officer
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professional/support staff
Jamicia Albritton . . . . . . Assitant Registrar
M.P.A., B.S., Grambling State University
Marvene Allen . . . . . . . . Bookstore Sales Associate
Lynn Baker . . . . . . . . . . . Coordinator of Disabilty Services
B.A., Hendrix College
Rehabilitation Counseling, University of Arkansas Medical Sciences
Rebecca Ballard . . . . . . . Saline County Adult Education Center
B.S.E., University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Elton Ballentine . . . . . . . Director of Physical Plant
B.A., Ouachita Baptist University
Mike Bamburg . . . . . . . . . Skilled Trades Worker
Teresa Bearden . . . . . . . . Admissions Secretary
Robert N. Blackiston. . . . Chief, Police/Public Safety
Graduate, Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy
Tonya Boles . . . . . . . . . . . Caregiver
Amy Bonds . . . . . . . . . . . Creative Services Manager
M.A., B.A., University of Mississippi
Bret Brown . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Saline County Career Center
M.B.A., B.S., University of Central Arkansas
Clarence Brown . . . . . . . Physical Plant
Kristina Burford . . . . . . Director of Financial Aid
Quenton Burge . . . . . . . . Physical Plant
Dianne Butler . . . . . . . . . Counselor
M.A., B.A., University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Barbara Campbell . . . . . . Saline County Adult Education Center
B.A., Henderson State University
Kathy Cannon . . . . . . . . . Administrative Office Supervisor
B.A., University of Arkansas at Little Rock
A.A., Arkansas State University at Beebe
Tena Carrigan . . . . . . . . . Administrative Assistant to the President
Don Carter . . . . . . . . . . . Landscape Supervisor
Victoria Cavalier . . . . . . Secretary I
Clendetta Chatman . . . . . Financial Aid Officer
Kathy Cannon . . . . . . . . . Administrative Office Supervisor
A.A., Arkansas State University
Victoria Cavalier . . . . . . Secretary I
Sarh Clements. . . . . . . . . Program Specialist
B.A., Brewton-Parker University
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Essie Cleveland . . . . . . . . Director of Human Resources and Human Relations
M.P.A., University of Arkansas at Little Rock
B.S., University of Central Arkansas
A.A., Phillips Community College
Joey Cole . . . . . . . . . . . . Dean of Fine Arts and Humanities
M.F.A., Louisiana State University
Amanda Coleman . . . . . . . Business Division Secretary
Certificate, Pulaski Technical College
Brandi Coleman . . . . . . . . Assistant Registrar
A.A.S., A.A., Pulaski Technical College
January Crisco . . . . . . . . Accountant Supervisor
Sylvia Crockett . . . . . . . . Counselor
M.Ed., B.A., University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Greg Crosby . . . . . . . . . . Patrolman, Police/Public Safety
Earl Davis . . . . . . . . . . . . Network Technician II
Wendy Davis . . . . . . . . . . Librarian
M.S., University of Central Arkansas
Lealure A. Dixon . . . . . . . Kanis Secretary
Cynthia Donohoe . . . . . . . Accounting Technician II
Yvonne Dougherty . . . . . . Director of Saline County Adult Education Center
M.A., University of Arkansas at Little Rock
David Durr . . . . . . . . . . . Dean of Information Technology
M.S.E., M.A., B.A., Duquesne University
Billie Egli . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant Controller
B.S., B.B.A, University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Paul David Elliot. . . . . . . Patrolman, Police/Public Safety
Augusta Farver, Jr. . . . . Dean of Business
J.D., Southern University Law Center
B.A., University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
Victor Favorite . . . . . . . . Physical Plant
Willie Ford . . . . . . . . . . . Physical Plant
Tracy Fox . . . . . . . . . . . . Secretary II
Harriet Frazer . . . . . . . . Testing Center
Melinda Gaston . . . . . . . . Controller
M.S.E., Southern Illinois University
B.A., University of Central Arkansas
Bobby Gibbs . . . . . . . . . . Skilled Trades Worker
Gary Graves . . . . . . . . . . Physical Plant
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Cordelia Griffith . . . . . . Records Secretary
A.A., Pulaski Technical College
Daniel Grimmett . . . . . . . Director of Administrative Computing
B.S., University of Arkansas at Monticello
Martha Grummer . . . . . . . Assistant Registrar
B.B.A., University of Central Arkansas
Patricia Harley . . . . . . . . Saline County Adult Education Center
Kay Harrington . . . . . . . . Counseling Receptionist
Kimberly Havniear . . . . . . Care Giver II
Keisha Helm . . . . . . . . . . Financial Aid Officer
B.A., Louisiana Tech University
Bobby Hicks . . . . . . . . . . Patrolman, Police/Public Safety
A.A.S., Arkansas State University at Beebe
Arkansas Basic Law Enforcement
Janice Housley . . . . . . . . Saline County Adult Education Center
Judy Huckeba . . . . . . . . . Secretary II
B.B.A., Harding University
Janice Hurd . . . . . . . . . . Director of Admissions and Records
M.P.A, Arkansas State University
B.S., Harding University
A.A., Crowley’s Ridge College
Greg Immel . . . . . . . . . . . Physical Plant, Business and Industry Center
Dioneedra Irvin . . . . . . . . Financial Aid Secretary
Bobbie James . . . . . . . . . . Secretary, Business and Industry Center
Kali Jernigan . . . . . . . . . Financial Aid Advisor
Barbara Jones. . . . . . . . . Accounting Technician II
Wanda Jones . . . . . . . . . . Student Services Representative
B.S., John Brown
Lavonne Juhl. . . . . . . . . . Financial Aid Officer
B.A., University of Arkansas at Monticello
Chad King . . . . . . . . . . . . Patrolman, Police/Public Safety
Deborah Kirby . . . . . . . . . Director of Library
M.L.I.S., University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Kelli Leavy . . . . . . . . . . . Mathematics, Natural and Social Sciences Secretary
C.D.A., Arkansas State University
Larry Lewallen . . . . . . . . Tech Prep Coordinator
M.S.E., B.S., University of Central Arkansas
Terri Lothery . . . . . . . . . Allied Health and Human Services Division Secretary
A.A.S., Pulaski Technical College
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Melissa Lyons . . . . . . . . . Human Resources Assistant
B.J. Marcotte . . . . . . . . . Technical and Industrial Division Secretary
Danny Martin . . . . . . . . . Computer Support Tech
Kellye Mashburn . . . . . . . Director of Institutional Research
M.A., University of Mississippi
Shelia McManus . . . . . . . Financial Aid Officer II
A.A., Oil Belt Technical College
Shirley Mewborn . . . . . . Business and Industry Secretary
David Money . . . . . . . . . . Director of Continuing Education/Business Outreach
M.Ed., B.S.E., University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
Ashia Muhammed . . . . . . . Administrative Assistant I
B.A., University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Cynthia Nesmith . . . . . . . Fine Arts and Humanities Division Secretary
Janet Nydegger . . . . . . . . Library Academic Technician II
Minette Owens . . . . . . . . Care Giver III
Peggy Pack . . . . . . . . . . . Library Academic Assistant III
George Palistad . . . . . . . Follett Bookstore Manager
David Parchman . . . . . . . . Program Director for YouthBuild
Lennon Parker . . . . . . . . Web Support Specialist
Kristina Perryman . . . . . Development Associate
B.A., University of Arkansas
James Pierce . . . . . . . . . . Supervisor of Physical Plant
Ben Rains . . . . . . . . . . . . Dean of Mathematics, Natural and Social Sciences
Amy Rebick . . . . . . . . . . . Special Events Coordinator
M.B.A., University of Central Arkansas
Tanya Seward . . . . . . . . . Financial Aid Secretary
Judy Simpson . . . . . . . . . Campus Information Secretary
Robert O. Smith . . . . . . . Patrolman, Police/Public Safety
Kayla Smith. . . . . . . . . . . Accounting Tech II
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Mike Sneed . . . . . . . . . . . Dean of Technical and Industrial Programs
B.S., Mississippi State University
Allen Spears . . . . . . . . . . Patrolman, Police/Public Safety
Peggy Stracener . . . . . . . Bookstore Accounting Clerk
Barry Tate . . . . . . . . . . . . Skilled Trades Worker
Evangeline Taylor . . . . . . Admissions Secretary
James Taylor . . . . . . . . . . Patrolman, Police/Public Safety
B.S., A.A.S., Park College
Moses Thomas . . . . . . . . . Computer Support Specialist
Andrea Tompkins . . . . . . . Student Services Representative
Beth Trafford . . . . . . . . . Counselor
M.S., B.S.E., University of Central Arkansas
Sha Trent . . . . . . . . . . . . Accountant
B.S., University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Summer Tumbleson . . . . . Enrollment Coordinator
A.A., Arkansas State University at Beebe
Michelle Verser . . . . . . . Administrative Assistant to the Vice President for Instruction
A.A., A.A.S., Certificate, Pulaski Technical College
Tim Walbert . . . . . . . . . . Director of Purchasing
B.A., Washington College
Michael Walden. . . . . . . . Patrolman, Police/Public Safety
ALETA Certified
Jessica Williams . . . . . . . Computer Support Specialist
Juanita Williams . . . . . . . Director of Children First Child Development Center
M.B.A., Harding University
B.A., John Brown University
A.A., Arkansas State University
A.A., Capitol City Junior College
Debbie Wilson . . . . . . . . . Payroll Specialist
Derek Wilson . . . . . . . . . Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Janet Wimberly . . . . . . . . Toddler Supervisor/Caregiver III
A.A.S., Certificate of Proficiency, Pulaski Technical College
Shirley Yaw . . . . . . . . . . . Information Technology Division Secretary
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faculty
Glen Acrey . . . . . . . . . . . Instructor of Machine Shop
A.S., Arkansas State University
Certificates (2), Pulaski Technical College
Vondra Armstrong . . . . . Instructor of Business
M.B.A., B.S., University of Tennessee
Amy Baldwin . . . . . . . . . . Instructor of English
M.A., Washington University
B.A., Rhodes College
Dinah Barbod . . . . . . . . . Instructor of Medical Professions
B.A., University of Arkansas Medical Sciences
Jason Bass . . . . . . . . . . . Instructor of Mathematics
M.S., B.S., Universtiy of Arkansas at Little Rock
Nancy Beary . . . . . . . . . . Instructor of Business
M.S.E., University of Central Arkansas
B.S.E., Memphis State University
James L. Becker. . . . . . . . Chair, Department of Social Sciences
M.A., B.A., Southeast Missouri State University
Terrill Beckerman. . . . . . Instructor of Computer Information Systems
Ph.D., M.Ed., B.S., University of Missouri
Martha J. Bennett. . . . . . Instructor of Business
B.S.E., Arkansas State University
Sherry Bowman . . . . . . . . Director of Practical Nursing Program
M.A., Webster University
B.S., College of St. Francis
Antoinette Brim . . . . . . . Instructor of English
M.F.A., B.A., Webster University
Bob Brinkley . . . . . . . . . . Instructor of Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration
Alisa Brown . . . . . . . . . . Instructor of Computer Information Systems
B.B.A.,University of Arkansas at Little Rock
A.A.,Pulaski Technical College
Scottie Burchett . . . . . . . Instructor of Cosmetology
Cosmetology License, Cosmetology Instructor License, Metropolitan Career Center
A.A.,Pulaski Technical College
Rhonda Carroll. . . . . . . . Coordinator of Learning Assistance Services
M.Ed., B.S.E., University Arkansas at Fayetteville
Ryan Chadwick . . . . . . . . Instructor of Theatre
Ph.D., Ohio University
M.A., Louisiana State University
Michael Dahly . . . . . . . . . Instructor of Computer Information Systems
B.S.E.D., University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
A.A., Los Angeles City College
DeAnna Davis. . . . . . . . . . Director of Dental Assisting Program
M.Ed., University of Arkansas at Little Rock
B.S.E., University of Central Arkansas
Dental Assisting Certificate, Des Moines Area Community College
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faculty
Jimmy Davis . . . . . . . . . . Director of Respiratory Therapy Program
A.S., University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Mary Deville . . . . . . . . . . Training Specialist
M.A., B.A., Louisiana State University
Michael Derden . . . . . . . . Instructor of History
M.A., University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
Johnny Dollar . . . . . . . . Instructor of History/Political Science/Religion
M.A., B.A., Samford University
A.A., Jefferson State Junior College
Wayne Duty . . . . . . . . . . . Instructor of Computerized Numerical Control
Gerald Fason. . . . . . . . . . Instructor of Construction Technology
Nicki Feldman . . . . . . . . . Chair, Department of Mathematics
B.S.E., Arkansas State University
Ann Fellinger . . . . . . . . . Instructor of Developmental Writing
M.A., B.A., University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
Danny Fisher . . . . . . . . . . Instructor of Diesel Mechanics
B.S., University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
Charlene Fritts . . . . . . . . Instructor of Medical Professions Education
M.A., Webster University
B.S.N., Graceland College
B.S., College of St. Francis
A.D.N., University of Albuquerque
Anthony R. Giglia . . . . . . Medical Director/Respiratory Therapy Program
M.D., University of Louisville School of Medicine
B.S., Xavier University
Bob Glidewell . . . . . . . . . Instructor of Paralegal Technology
J.D., B.S.B.A, University of Arkansas
Donald Gundolf. . . . . . . . Instructor of Computer Information Systems
B.S., A.A.S., University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Kimberly Halpern . . . . . . Instructor of Developmental Writing
M.S., Northeastern State University
B.S., East Central University
Denise Hammett . . . . . . . . Instructor of Mathematics
M.A., University of Central Arkansas
Weeda Harp . . . . . . . . . . . Instructor of Dental Assisting
A.A.S., University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Sandra Harrington . . . . . Instructor of Spanish
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faculty
Lydia R. Hart . . . . . . . . . . Instructor of Mathematics
M.S., University of Southern Mississippi
Post-graduate studies: University of Arkansas at Little Rock
B.A., Our Lady of the Lake University at San Antonio
Ron Herron . . . . . . . . . . . Instructor of Aviation Maintenance Technology
Allen Holloway . . . . . . . . Instructor of Automotive Technology
Jerry Holloway . . . . . . . . Instructor of Automotive Technology
A.S., University of Central Arkansas
A.S.E. Certification
Ray Hoover . . . . . . . . . . . Instructor of Small Engine Repair
College Studies, Community College of the Air Force
Steven L. Hotle . . . . . . . . Instructor of Aviation Maintenance Technology
B.S., Park University
A.A.S. (2), Community College of the Air Force
Deborah Huber . . . . . . . . Instructor of Medical Transcription
B.A.A.S., Laredo State University
A.S., Western Oklahoma State College
Tom Hunt. . . . . . . . . . . . . Instructor of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
B.S.E., Henderson State University
Jennifer LaRae Ingram . . Instructor of Computer Information Systems
B.S.M.E.T., University of Arkansas at Little Rock
James Irving . . . . . . . . . . Instructor of Physical Science
M.S.E., B.S., University of Central Arkansas
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faculty
Leslie Jackson . . . . . . . . Instructor of Cosmetology
Cosmetology License
Mayo Johnson . . . . . . . . . Instructor of Computer Information Systems
M.S., Webster University
Rashunda Johnson . . . . . Chair, Department of Education and Academic Success
M.S., University of Arkansas at Little Rock
B.S., University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Jimmie Jones. . . . . . . . . . Mechanical/Electrical Training Specialist
A.A.S., Ouachita Technical College
Don Kuonen . . . . . . . . . . . Instructor of Biological Science
Ph.D., Southampton University in England
M.A., University of Kansas
B.S., Phillips University
Ken Leslie . . . . . . . . . . . . Instructor of Automotive Body Repair
Allen Loibner . . . . . . . . . Instructor of English
M.A., Arkansas State University
B.A., University of Texas
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faculty
Sandra Longhorn . . . . . . Instructor of English
M.A., University of Arkansas
B.A., College of St. Benedict
Beata Lovelace . . . . . . . . Instructor of Computer Information Systems
M.S., Webster University
Austin Lovenstein . . . . . . Instructor of Mathematics
M.S., B.S., University of Central Arkansas
Angie Macri-Hanson . . . . Instructor of English
M.F.A., B.A., University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
M.A., University of Illinois
John E. Marshall . . . . . . Instructor of Environmental/Safety Technology
M.S., University of South Alabama
B.S., South Dakota State University
Jason Martin . . . . . . . . . Instructor of History
M.A., University of Central Arkansas
B.A., Trinity University
Herbert L. Matthews . . . . Chair, Department of Natural Sciences
M.Ed., Columbus State University
B.S., Aurora University
A.S., St. Petersburg Junior College
Carla McDaniel . . . . . . . . Instructor of Sociology
B.A., Ouachita Baptist University
Michael McMillan . . . . . . Instructor of Computer Information Systems
B.S.B.A., University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
Terry Mercing. . . . . . . . . Instructor of Accounting
M.B.A., B.S.B.A., University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
Yolanda Mitchell . . . . . . Instructor of Speech Communication
Rebecca Nelson . . . . . . . . Instructor of Accounting
M.S.,University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
B.A., B.S., Arkansas Polytechnic College
Shelley Oberste . . . . . . . Instructor of Developmental Mathematics
M.S.E., University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Mark O’Neal . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Clinical Education/Respiratory Therapy Program
Billy Parchman . . . . . . . . Instructor of Drafting & Design Technology
M.A.,Webster University
Matthew Parchman . . . . . Instructor of Construction Technology
Candace Pierce . . . . . . . . Instructor of Sociology
M.A., B.A., Arkansas State University
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faculty
Judy Pile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Site Director of Baptist Health Schools
of Nursing and Allied Health
Ed.D., M.S., University of Arkansas at Little Rock
B.S., Henderson State University
Jim Porter . . . . . . . . . . . Instructor of Biology
M.A., University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
B.A., Harding University
Don Powell . . . . . . . . . . . Training Specialist
A.A.S., Arkansas State University
Trude Puckett . . . . . . . . . Instructor of Early Childhood Development
B.S., Arkansas State Teachers College
Betty Raper. . . . . . . . . . . Instructor of Reading
M.Ed., Universtiy of Central Arkansas
B.S., Harding University
Lyndell Roe . . . . . . . . . . . Instructor of Philosophy
Nancy Reedy . . . . . . . . . . Instructor of Reading and Education
M.Ed., B.S.E., University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Clayton Ruff . . . . . . . . . . Instructor of Computer Information Systems
B.A., University of North Carolina
Thomas Russell . . . . . . . . Instructor of Biology
M.A., B.A., Universtiy of Arkansas at Little Rock
Christy Sherrill . . . . . . . Instructor of Business
M.S., Harding University
B.S., Southeast Missouri State University
Keith Slaten . . . . . . . . . . Computer Training Specialist
Tammy Smith . . . . . . . . . . Instructor of Practical Nursing
R.N., Baptist School of Registered Nursing
College Studies, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Henderson State University
Don Spitler . . . . . . . . . . . Instructor of Speech Communications
M.A., Regent University
B.A., Central Baptist College
Susan Stroock . . . . . . . . Instructor of Biological Science
M.S., University of Pennsylvania at Philadelphia
Jean Swillium . . . . . . . . . Instructor of Developmental mathematics
M.Ed., University of Arkansas at Little Rock
B.S.E., Mankato State University
Bernica Tackett . . . . . . . . Instructor of Computer Information Systems
M.B.A., Marshall University
B.S., West Virginia Institute of Technology
Charles Thomas . . . . . . . . Instructor of Aviation Maintenance Technology
Thomas Tubb . . . . . . . . . . Instructor of Mathematics
M.S., B.S., University of Arkansas at Little Rock
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faculty
Cathy Underwood . . . . . . Instructor of Paralegal Technology
J.D., B.A., University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Brian Walker . . . . . . . . . Instructor of English
Carolyn Walker. . . . . . . . Instructor of Business
B.S.E., University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Ulrike White . . . . . . . . . . Instructor of Spanish
M.A., B.A., Universtiy of Arkansas at Fayetteville
Shannon Wilcox . . . . . . . Instructor of Nutrition
Cynthia Williams . . . . . . . Instructor of Developmental Mathematics
M.S., University of Arkansas at Little Rock
B.S., Philander Smith College
Julie Williams . . . . . . . . Instructor of Early Childhood Development
M.S.E., B.S.E., Henderson State University
Raymond Williams . . . . . . Instructor of Computer Information Systems
Steve Williams . . . . . . . . Instructor of Welding
B.S.E., University of Central Arkansas
Certificate, White River Vo-Tech
Ginny Wood . . . . . . . . . . . Instructor of Nutrition/Health
Registered Dietician
William Wood . . . . . . . . . Instructor of Physics/Chemistry
M.A., B.S., University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
Regina Woodard . . . . . . . Instructor of Cosmetology
Cosmetology License, Arkansas Beauty School
Julie Wright . . . . . . . . . . Instructor of Psychology
M.S., Harding University
Stephan Zimmermann . . . . Instructor of Economics
M.A., Monterey Institute of International Studies
B.A. Louisiana Tech University
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Area code for all numbers: 501
For offices not listed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .812-2200
Academic Divisions
Allied Health and Human Services (Please see individual program areas listed below.) . . . . . . . . . .812-2339
Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .812-2249
Continuing Education/Business Outreach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .907-6670
Fine Arts and Humanities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .812-2338
Information Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .812-2329
Mathematics, Natural and Social Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .812-2269
Technical and Industrial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .812-2239
St u d e n t S e r v i c e s
Admissions and Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .812-2231
Counseling and Career Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .812-2220
Enrollment Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .812-2275
Financial Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .812-2289 or 812-2283
Learning Assistance Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .812-2270
Registrar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .812-2232
Single Parent/Displaced Homemaker Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .812-2226
Veterans Affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .812-2229
Vice President for Student Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .812-2233
Other Offices
Baptist Health Schools of Nursing and Allied Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202-7464
Bookstore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .812-2219
Business Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .812-2278 or 812-2398
Campus Police/Public Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .580-1831
Career Links/Tech Prep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .812-2237
Children First Child Development Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .257-2187
College Relations and Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .812-2211
Computer Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .812-2205
Dental Assisting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .812-2339
Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .812-2221
Early Childhood Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .812-2342
Human Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .812-2203
Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .812-2274
Medical Transcription . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .812-2336
Physical Plant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .812-2256
Planning and Assessment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .812-2212
Practical Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .812-2339
President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .812-2217
Purchasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .812-2366
Respiratory Therapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .812-2339
Saline County Adult Education Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .778-3235
Saline County Career Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .602-2420
Student Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .812-2275
Vice President for Instruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .812-2214
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A
Academic Advising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Academic Calendar 2005-2006 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Academic Clemency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Academic Probation and Suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Academic Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Academic Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Accounting, course descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Accounting, Technical Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Accreditation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Adding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174
Administrative Drop Policy for Nonattendance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Administrative Drop Policy for Online Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Admission Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Admission Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Admission, When to Apply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Advanced Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, course descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, Associate of Applied Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, Technical Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Allied Health Programs Admission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Allied Health and Human Services Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
American Humanics, course descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Anthropology, course descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Appeals to the Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Application Procedures for a First-Time Freshman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Arkansas Assessment of General Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Arkansas Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Arkansas Rehabilitation Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Art, course descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Assessment of Student Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Assessment Testing and Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Associate of Applied Science Degrees, General Education Requirements for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Associate of Applied Science Degree Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Associate of Applied Science in Aviation Maintenance Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Associate of Applied Science in Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Associate of Applied Science in Computer Information Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Associate of Applied Science in Construction Management Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Associate of Applied Science in Computer Electronics Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Associate of Applied Science in Drafting and Design Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Associate of Applied Science in Environmental/Safety Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
Associate of Applied Science in General Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Associate of Applied Science in Industrial Electronics Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
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Associate of Applied Science in Manufacturing Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Therapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Associate of Arts Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Associate of Arts Degree Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Associate of Arts in Teaching Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Associate of Arts in Teaching Degree Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Associate of Science Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Associate of Science Degree Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Associate of Applied Science Degree Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Astronomy, course descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Attendance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Auditing a Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Automotive Technology, course descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Automotive Technology, Technical Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Aviation Maintenance Technology, Associate of Applied Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Aviation Maintenance Technology-Airframe, Technical Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Aviation Maintenance Technology-Associate of Applied Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Aviation Maintenance Technology, course descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Aviation Maintenance Technology-Powerplant, Technical Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Avionics/Electronics Technology, Technical Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
B
Ben Wyatt Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Biology, course descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
Board of Trustees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174
Bookstore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Business, course descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121
Business Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
C
Campus and Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Campus Map, North Little Rock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .192
Cancellation of Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Career Links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Catalog Privilege . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Certificates of Proficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Changes in Student Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Chemistry, course descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125
Children First Child Development Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
(CLEP), College-Level Examination Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Coca-Cola Two-Year Colleges Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Collection Agencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
College Studies, course descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125
College Mission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
College-Transfer Curriculum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Collision Repair Technology, course descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
Collision Repair Technology, Technical Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Commencement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Communication, course descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
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Completion of Courses, Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Computer Information Systems, course descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
Computer Information Systems, Associate of Applied Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Computer Electronics Technology, Associate of Applied Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Computer Science, Associate of Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Concurrent Enrollment of High School Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Construction Management Technology, Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Construction Management Technology, General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Construction Management Technology, Plumbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Construction Management Technology, Structural Steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Construction Technology, course descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135
Construction Technology Technical Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Continuing Education/Business Outreach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Cosmetology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136
Counseling Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Course descriptions, Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Course descriptions, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Course descriptions, American Humanics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Course descriptions, Anthropology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Course descriptions, Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Course descriptions, Astronomy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Course descriptions, Automotive Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Course descriptions, Aviation Maintenance Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Course descriptions, Biology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
Course descriptions, Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121
Course descriptions, Chemistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125
Course descriptions, Collision Repair Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
Course descriptions, Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
Course descriptions, Computer Information Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
Course descriptions, Construction Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135
Course descriptions, Cosmetology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136
Course descriptions, Dental Assisting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137
Course descriptions, Developmental Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139
Course descriptions, Diesel Mechanics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141
Course descriptions, Drafting and Design Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142
Course descriptions, Early Childhood Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143
Course descriptions, Economics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145
Course descriptions, Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146
Course descriptions, Electronics Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146
Course descriptions, English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146
Course descriptions, Environmental/Safety Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149
Course descriptions, Geography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150
Course descriptions, Geology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150
Course descriptions, Health Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150
Course descriptions, History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151
Course descriptions, Industrial Electronics Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151
Course descriptions, Industrial Equipment Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152
Course descriptions, Journalism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152
Course descriptions, Legal Secretarial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153
Course descriptions, Machine Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153
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Course descriptions, Manufacturing Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153
Course descriptions, Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155
Course descriptions, Medical Transcription . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157
Course descriptions, Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158
Course descriptions, Paralegal Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159
Course descriptions, Philosophy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161
Course descriptions, Physical Science/Physics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161
Course descriptions, Political Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162
Course descriptions, Practical Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162
Course descriptions, Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165
Course descriptions, Religion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165
Course descriptions, Respiratory Therapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165
Course descriptions, Small Engine Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167
Course descriptions, Social Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168
Course descriptions, Sociology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168
Course descriptions, Spanish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168
Course descriptions, Speech Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170
Course descriptions, Technical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171
Course descriptions, Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171
Course descriptions, Welding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172
Course Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Credit for Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Crime Scene Investigation, Certificate of Proficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Crime Scene Investigation, Technical Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Cumulative Grade-Point Average, Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
D
Deferred Tuition Payment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Dental Assisting, course descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137
Dental Assisting, Technical Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Developmental Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Developmental Education, course descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139
Developmental Education, Philosophy of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Developmental Education, Instructional Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Diesel Mechanics, course descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141
Diesel Mechanics Technical Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
Directions to Campus, North Little Rock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191
Disability Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Disclaimer, Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Double Major . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Drafting and Design Technology, course descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142
Drafting and Design Technology, Associate of Applied Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
Drafting and Design Technology, Technical Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Dropping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
E
Early Childhood Development, Certificate of Proficiency (CDA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Early Childhood Development, course descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143
Early Childhood Development, Technical Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Early Childhood Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
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Economics, course descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145
Education, course descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146
Electronics Technology, course descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146
Electronics Technology, Technical Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
End-User Support Specialist Technical Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
English, course descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146
Enrollment Dates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Environmental/Safety Technology, Associate of Applied Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
Environmental/Safety Technology, course descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149
Extended Summer Term, Refund Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
F
Faculty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181
Fall/Spring Semester, Refund Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Federal Work-Study Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Fees, Special . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Film, course descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150
Financial Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Financial Aid Probation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy, Appeals to the . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Financial Aid Suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
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Frank White Little Rock Rotary Club Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Fred’s Second Opportunity Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
G
GED Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
General Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
General Education, Philosophy of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
General Education Requirements for Technical Certificates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
General Education Requirements for Associate of Applied Science Degrees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
General Graduation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
General Technology, Associate of Applied Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Geography, course descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150
Geology, course descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150
Grade Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Grade-Point Average, Cumulative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Grade-Point Average Computation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Grades and Grading System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Grades and Grade Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Grade Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Graduate Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Grants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
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Health Programs Admission, Allied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Health and Human Services Division, Allied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Health Sciences, course descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150
Helpful Telephone Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190
History, college . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
History, course descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151
Housing and Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Humanities, course descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151
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ID Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Incomplete Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Industrial Electronics Technology, course descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151
Industrial Electronics Technology, Associate of Applied Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
Industrial Equipment Technology, course descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152
Industrial Equipment Technology, Technical Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Information Technology Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
International Student, Admission as an . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
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James A. Jones Memorial Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Journalism, course descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152
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Law Enforcement Administration Certificate of Proficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Law Enforcement Administration Technical Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Learning and Tutoring Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Legal Secretarial, course descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153
Legal Secretarial, Technical Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Loans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
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Machine Shop, course description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153
Machine Shop/Computerized Numerical Control, Technical Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Manufacturing Technology, Associate of Applied Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Manufacturing Technology, course descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153
Mathematics, course descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155
Medical Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Medical Transcription, course descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157
Medical Transcription, Technical Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Metro Student Ministries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Mission, college . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Music, course descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158
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Nonresidents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Nursing, Practical-Technical Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
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Office Supervision/Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Office Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Office Technology, Technical Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Online Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
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Paralegal Technology, Associate of Applied Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Paralegal Technology, course descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159
Pell Grant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Phi Beta Lambda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Phi Theta Kappa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Philosophy, course descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161
Philosophy of Developmental Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Philosophy of General Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Philosophy of Technical/Occupational Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Photography, course descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161
Physical Science/Physics, course descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161
Political Science, course descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162
Practical Nursing, course descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162
Practical Nursing, Technical Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
President’s Greeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Presidential Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Professional/Support Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175
Program Administration, Early Childhood Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Programs of Study, general information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Programs of Study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Psychology, course descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165
Purposes, college . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
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Refund Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Registration, admission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Registration, academic information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Regular Semester, refund policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Religion, course descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165
Repetition of Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Respiratory Therapy, Associate of Applied Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Respiratory Therapy, course descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165
Rotary Club of Little Rock Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
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Scholarships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Scholarship, Arkansas Academic Challenge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Scholarship, Arkansas Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (AASFAA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Scholarship, Ben Wyatt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Scholarship, Coca-Cola Two-Year Colleges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Scholarship, Frank White Rotary Club of Little Rock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Scholarship, Fred’s Second Opportunit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Scholarship, GED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
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Scholarship, James A. Jones Memorial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Scholarship, Presidential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Scholarship, Rotary Club of Little Rock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Scholarship, Single Parent Fund of Pulaski County (SPSF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Scholarship, SkillsUSA Workforce Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Scholarship, Tyson Foundation, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Second Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Single Parent Counseling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Pulaski County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
SkillsUSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
SkillsUSA Workforce Education Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Small Engine Repair, course descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167
Small Engine Repair, Technical Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Social Security Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Social Work, course descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168
Sociology, course descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168
Spanish, course descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168
Special Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Speech Communication, course descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170
Stafford Loan, Subsidized and Unsubsidized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Start Over Again Program (SOAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
State Minimum Core Curriculum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Student Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Student Financial Responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Student Handbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Student Identification Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Student Information, changes in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Student Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Student Government Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Student Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Success in an Online or Hybrid Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Summer Terms I/II and Extended 8-week Summer Term, Refund Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Suspension, Financial Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
T
Technical, course descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171
Technical and Industrial Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Technical Certificate, Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Technical Certificate, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Technical Certificate, Automotive Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Technical Certificate, Aviation Maintenance Technology - Airframe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Technical Certificate, Aviation Maintenance Technology - Powerplant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Technical Certificate, Avionics/Electronics Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Technical Certificate, Collision Repair Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Technical Certificate, Crime Scene Investigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Technical Certificate, Dental Assisting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Technical Certificate, Diesel Mechanics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
Technical Certificate, Drafting and Design Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Technical Certificate, Early Childhood Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
202
index
Technical Certificate, Electronics Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Technical Certificate, End-User Support Specialist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Technical Certificates, General Education Requirements for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Technical Certificate, Industrial Equipment Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Technical Certificate, Legal Secretarial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Technical Certificate, Machine Shop/Computerized Numerical Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Technical Certificate, Medical Transcription . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Technical Certificate, Practical Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Technical Certificate, Office Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Technical Certificate, Small Engine Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Technical Certificate, Welding Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Technical/Occupational Certificate Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Technical/Occupational Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Technical/Occupational Education, Philosophy of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Telephone Numbers, Helpful . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190
Theatre, course descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171
Time Frame to Complete Program, Maximum - Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Tours and Visits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Transcripts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Transfer Credits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Transfer Student, Admission as a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Transfer Student, financial aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Tuition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Tuition and Fee Refund Appeal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Tuition, Deferred Payment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Tuition Waiver Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Tyson Foundation, Inc. Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
U
University Studies, Division of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
University-Transfer Curriculum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Unsubsidized Stafford Loan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
V
Vehicle Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Veterans Affairs Benefits, Financial Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Visitors on Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
W
Welding, course descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172
Welding Technology, Certificate of Proficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Welding Technology, Technical Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
When to Apply for Admission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Withdrawal, financial aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Withdrawing, academic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Work-Study Program, Federal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Workforce Investment Act . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
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- Pulaski Technical College

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