Office of the EVP for Academic & Student Services

The Catalog is divided into sections below. Updates to the Catalog may be submitted as follows:

1. Online for simple changes

Fill out the Feedback Form which will submit your changes directly to the Catalog editor.
In addition, electronic documents with extensive changes can be sent to the editor at evp.editor@montgomerycollege.edu

2. Hard copy review for more extensive changes

If you wish to make changes on a hard copy, follow the printing instructions within each section below. Please mark the changes clearly in pen, and print your name (not just your initials) next to the changes. Then, send the updates via interoffice mail to Chelsea Waugaman in Mannakee, Rm. 315.

All changes need to be submitted in electronic or hard copy form by noon on Friday, January 30, 2009.

If you have any questions about the catalog review, please contact Chelsea Waugaman by telephone at 240-567-4098 or via e-mail at chelsea.waugaman@montgomerycollege.edu .

Thank you for your participation in this review process.

In addition, the hard copy Catalog proof will be available through NOON on Friday, January 30th, 2009 at the following locations and times:

Germantown: Vice President and Provost's Office, GB 108, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
         Kima Earl (240) 567-7711
Rockville: Vice President and Provost's Office, MT 103, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
        Jacki Moffi (240) 567-5010.
Takoma Park/Silver Spring: Vice President and Provost's Office, ST 306, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
        Kim McGettigan (240) 567-1311
Central Administration: Office of the EVP for Academic & Student Services, MKE 340, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
        Cheryl Sullivan (240) 567-5006

Please check program descriptions, names of contacts, Web site and e-mail addresses, phone numbers, and dollar amounts.

Click on the link below to view the Information Section PDF file. Once the file is opened, click on the page tab or click on the Search Button (binoculars) to quickly access your particular area. To Print: When the 'print' window opens, make sure you specify your exact print range or specific page number only.

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Message from the President	2
Student Success Model & Credo	6
College Calendar	10
Directory	12
About Montgomery College	13
College Philosophy, Program Commitments	14
Degrees, Certificates and Letters of Recognition, Academic Recognitions & Memberships	15
Alumni	15
College Policies	16
College Schedule	17
Germantown Campus - General Information & Maps	18
Rockville Campus - General Information & Maps	21
Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus - General Information & Maps	24
Workforce Development & Continuing Education - courses, services, programs	27
Distance Learning	32
Admissions & Registration & Admissions Policy	33
Criteria for Admissions to MC Credit Programs	33
Admission Procedures for Credit Programs	34
Admissions/Registration for WD & CE	35
Assessment Testing (Appropriate Course Placement)	36
Advanced Standing Credit	36
Financial Information	38
Tuition & Fees	38
Financial Responsibility	40
Payment of Tuition and Fees	41
Textbooks & Supplies	41
Financial Aid & Definition of Financial Need	43
Eligible Programs	43
Financial Aid Procedures	43
Grants & Scholarships	44
Loans	46
Student Employment	47
DC Student Financial Assistance Programs	48
Maryland State Student Financial Assistance	48
Services for Students	50
Academic Support	50
Adult Education Services	50
Assessment	51
Athletics	51
Bookstores	51
Career/Transfer Centers & Student Success Center	51
Child Care: Early Learning Centers	52
Counseling & Advising	52
Student Development (DS) Courses	53
Disability Support Services	53
First Year Experience	54
Food Services	54
Housing	54
International and Multicultural Students	54
Libraries	55
Safety and Security	55
Student Employment Services	56
Student Life	56
Support Centers	57
Television	58
Transfer	58
TRIO Programs	58
Veterans Benefits	59
Academic Standards and Regulations	61
Definition o Full-time Student	61
Course	61
Class Attendance	61
Grading system	61
Academic Standing	62
Student Cumulative Records	62
Graduation	63
Special Programs	64
Arts Institute	64
Center for community Leadership Development and Public Policy	65
College Access Program	65
Cooperative Education & Internship Program	65
Developmental Courses	65
English as a Second Language (American English Language Program)	66
Calendar	66
Gudelsky Institute for Technical Education	66
Health Sciences Institute	66
Honors Program	67
Information Technology Institute	68
International Education Program	69
Internships - See cooperative Education & Internship Program	69
Macklin Business Institute	69
MC/MCPS Partnership	70
Paul Peck Humanities institute	71
Paul Peck Institute for American cultures and Civic Engagement 72	72
Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society	72
School of Art & Design at Montgomery College	73
Universities at Shady Grove	73
Women's Studies	74

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Click on the link below to view the Curricula Section PDF file. Once the file is opened, click on the page tab or click on the Search Button (binoculars) to quickly access your particular area. To Print: When the 'print' window opens, make sure you specify your exact print range or specific page number only.

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Degrees, Certificates, and Letters of Recognition	75
Campus Curricula Offerings	76
Choosing a Curriculum	76
Transfer to a Four-Year Institution	77
Technical and Semiprofessional Training	77
The General Education Program	78
Components of the General Education Program	78
Distribution Courses	80
Curricula Summary by Program Area	85
Alphabetical List of Curricula	90
Statewide & Health Manpower Shortage Programs	96
Accounting	98
American Sign Language	99
Applied Geography	101
Architectural and Construction Technology	104
Art - A.A., AFA	108
Automotive Technology	119
Biotechnology	122
Building Trades Technology	124
Business	129
Communication & Broadcasting Technology	130
Computer Applications	137
Computer Gaming and Simulation	140
Computer Publishing & Printing Management	142
Computer Science & Technologies	145
Criminal Justice	148
Diagnostic Medical Sonography	149
Education - A.A.S. & A.A.T.	152
Engineering Science	162
Ethnic Social Studies	173
Fire Science and Emergency Services Management	174
General Studies	180
Graphic Design	181
Health Enhancement/Exercise Sci/Phys Ed	185
Health Information Management	194
Hospitality Management	197
Information Systems Security	202
Interior Design	204
Landscape Technology	209
Liberal Arts	212
Management	214
Mental Health Associate	216
Music	217
Network & Wireless Technology	220
Nursing	224
Paralegal Studies	226
Photography	228
Physical Therapist Assistant	232
Polysomnography	234
Radiologic Technology	235
Science	237
Surgical Technology	242
Technical Writing	244
Theatre	245
Transfer Studies	248
Web Careers	249

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Click on the link below to view the Courses Section PDF file. Once the file is opened, click on the page tab or the Search Button (binoculars) to quickly access your particular area. To Print: When the 'print' window opens, make sure you specify your exact print range or specific page number only.

Course Description (complete list) A-C D - E F - I(d) I(s) - N P - Z

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Please check names, titles, first year of full-time employment (shown in parentheses after name and highest degree), and education

Click on the link below to view the People Section PDF file. Once the file is opened, click on the page tab or click on the Search Button (binoculars) to quickly access your particular area. To Print: When the 'print' window opens, make sure you specify your exact print range or specific page number only.

People Section

Board of Trustees/BOT Emeriti	382
Advisory Committees	383
Collegewide Administrators	384
WD & CE Administrators	385
Campus Administrators	385
Collegewide Administrators - degrees	385
WD & CE Administrators - degrees	387
College Librarians	388
GT Administrators and Faculty - degrees	388
RK Administrators and Faculty - degrees	393
TP/SS Administrators and Faculty - degrees	407
Faculty and Administrators Emeriti	415

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Appendices Section

Look at the various areas below including page numbers. Then click on the link below to view the Appendices Section pdf file. Once the file is opened, click on the page tab or click on the Search Button (binoculars) to quickly access your particular area. To Print: When the 'print' window opens, make sure you specify your exact print range or specific page number only.

Appendix A Determination of Residence for Tuition Purposes A	419
Appendix B Payment Procedures	420
Appendix C Refund Procedures	420
Appendix D Maryland Higher Education Commission Student Transfer Policies	422

Index (Please check your listings.)	429

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