Columbia-Greene Community College Academic Catalog 2020-2021

COLUMBIA-GREENE

COMMUNITY COLLEGE

REAL PEOPLE. REAL COMMUNITY.

2023–24

COLLEGE CATALOG

Columbia-Greene Community College

Academic Catalog 2023-2024

4400 Route 23 • Hudson, New York 12534

518.697.6400

518.822.2002 (Fax)

https://www.columbiagreene.edu/

A campus of the State University of New York and sponsored by the counties of Columbia and Greene.

Affirmative Action

The policy of Columbia-Greene Community College is to take affirmative action to provide equal opportunity in

admission, employment, and all College activities; to prohibit discrimination; and to promote the full realization of

equal opportunity. This policy of nondiscrimination applies to everyone, without regard to race, color, national origin,

religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identification, gender expression, sexual orientation, familial status,

pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status,

criminal conviction in the administration of all College programs including employment. Employees, students, or

applicants may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law, or treated adversely or retaliated against based

upon a protected characteristic.

Melissa Fandozzi, Director of Human Resources (518.697.6337), is the Affirmative Action Officer and Title IX

Coordinator.

Michael Phippen, Professor of Transitional Studies (518.697.6471), is the Section 504 Compliance Officer for New

York State Education Department Regulations.

Title IX

Title IX is a federal law that prohibits discrimination based on sex and gender, which includes sexual harassment and

sexual violence. This law requires Columbia-Greene Community College to establish a robust campus response to

combat sexual violence and harassment and respond to survivors' needs in order to ensure that all students have equal

access to education. Information about Sexual Violence Prevention / Response and the Sexual Violence Prevention

Report may be found on the website under "Student Life." Address questions and concerns to the Title IX Coordinator,

Melissa Fandozzi, at 518.697.6337.

Note: The College reserves the right at any time to make appropriate changes deemed advisable in the policies and

procedures contained in this publication. The college also reserves the right to cancel any course described in this or

any other college publication.

The Columbia-Greene Community College Catalog is published by the College Office of Academic Affairs.

Accreditations

Middle States Commission on Higher Education

1007 North Orange Street

4th Floor, MB #166

Wilmington, DE 19801

New York State Board of Regents

89 Washington Avenue

Room 110 EB

Albany, NY 12234

518.474.5889

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Board of Trustees

Bryant Morales – Student Trustee

Bruce Bohnsack

Doreen Davis – Secretary

Kelly Konsul

Maryanne Lee – Vice Chair

Peter Markou

Charles Millar

Peter O’Hara – Chairman

Edward Schneier

Philip Abitabile – Trustee Emeritus

Richard Brooks – Trustee Emeritus

John Connor – Trustee Emeritus*

Florence Fielman – Trustee Emeritus

Claude Friday – Trustee Emeritus*

Jack Guterman – Trustee Emeritus*

Theodore Guterman – Trustee Emeritus

William Haltermann, Jr. – Trustee Emeritus

David Jacobs – Trustee Emeritus*

Anton Kasanof – Trustee Emeritus*

Rosemary Lewis – Trustee Emeritus

John Lynch – Trustee Emeritus*

Grace Mulbury – Trustee Emeritus*

Tamton Mustapha – Trustee Emeritus

Nancy Patzwahl – Trustee Emeritus

Joseph Phelan – Trustee Emeritus

Hugh Quigley – Trustee Emeritus

Carmi Rapport – Trustee Emeritus*

James Salerno – Trustee Emeritus*

Janet Schwarzenegger – Trustee Emeritus

Charles Shattenkirk – Trustee Emeritus*

Calvin Sheldon – Trustee Emeritus*

Barbara Slutzky – Trustee Emeritus

Martin Smith – Trustee Emeritus

Bruce Whittaker – Trustee Emeritus

Kenneth Wilber – Trustee Emeritus*

Jacinta Wildman-Keith – Trustee Emeritus

* deceased

Columbia-Greene Community College Foundation Board of Directors

Christine Cumming, Treasurer

Doreen Davis, Vice President, Board of

Trustees Representative

Anthony DeSantis

Dr. Carlee Drummer, College President

Patricia Gibson

Alan Gosule

Christian Kersten, Vice President

Charles Millar

The Honorable Jonathan Nichols

Peter O’Hara

Nicolette Sacco-Brown, President

Barbie Shaffer, Faculty Representative

Frances Spark

Matthew Wood

Joan Koweek, Executive Director

Christine Perry, Director of Development

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Columbia County Board of Supervisors

Brenda Adams

Arthur Bassin

Michael Chameides

Donal Collins

Claire Cousin

Kathleen Eldridge

James Guzzi, Deputy Chairman

David Helsley

Tistrya Houghtling

Christian Kersten

Ronald Knott

Robert Lagonia, Deputy Chairman

Jeanne Mettler

Abdus Miah

Matt Murell – Chairman

Timothy Ooms

Linda Mussmann

John Reilly

Rick Scalera

Craig Simmons

Ryan Skoda

Raymond Staats

Clifford Wiegelt

Greene County Legislators

Edward Bloomer

Michael Bulich

Gregory Davis

Shaun S. Groden – County Administrator

Patricia Handel

Thomas Hobart

Daryl E. Legg

Harry A. Lennon

Patrick S. Linger – Chairman

Jay Lucas

Matthew Luvera

Charles A. Martinez

Linda H. Overbaugh

James Thorington

Sherry B. True

SUNY Board of Trustees

Dr. Merryl H. Tisch, Chairman

Cesar Perales, Vice Chairman

Joseph Belluck

Courtney Eagles Burke

Alexandria Chun, Student Assembly

Eric Corngold

Marcos Crespo

Robert Duffy

James Haddon

Keith Landa

Eunice A. Lewin

Stanley S. Litow

Edward Spiro

Cary Staller

Camille Joseph Varlack

Christy Woods

SUNY Chancellor’s Office

John B. King, Jr., J.D., Ed.D., Chancellor

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Table of Contents

2023-2024 Academic Calendar ................................................................................................................... 6

General Information ..................................................................................................................................... 9

Community Engagement and Professional Development ........................................................................ 14

Admissions ................................................................................................................................................. 16

Academic Standards and Regulations ....................................................................................................... 29

Academic and Student Services ................................................................................................................. 44

Financial Aid .............................................................................................................................................. 50

Tuition and Fees ......................................................................................................................................... 64

Degree and Certificate Requirements ........................................................................................................ 69

Academic Divisions ................................................................................................................................... 77

Degree, Certificate and Microcredential Programs ................................................................................... 78

Automotive Technology ............................................................................................................................ 82

Automotive Technology (A.O.S.) ............................................................................................................. 84

Automotive Technology (Certificate) ....................................................................................................... 86

Business – Accounting (A.A.S.) ................................................................................................................ 88

Accounting Studies (Certificate) (Business) ............................................................................................. 90

Business A.A.S. (Online Delivery) ............................................................................................................ 92

Business – Business Administration (A.S.) ............................................................................................... 94

Business – Business Administration (A.A.S.) ........................................................................................... 96

Cannabis Careers (Certificate) ................................................................................................................... 98

Computer Science (A.S.) ......................................................................................................................... 100

Cyber Security/Digital Forensics (A.S.) .................................................................................................. 102

Construction Technology/Preservation Carpentry (Certificate) ............................................................. 104

Criminal Justice (A.A.) ............................................................................................................................ 107

Criminal Justice (A.A.S.) ......................................................................................................................... 109

Teacher Education Program ..................................................................................................................... 111

Jointly Registered Teacher Education Program with SUNY New Paltz ................................................ 112

Jointly Registered Teacher Education Program with SUNY New Paltz/Mathematics and

Science (A.S.) .................................................................................................................................... 113

Jointly Registered Teacher Education Program with SUNY New Paltz/Mathematics and

Science (A.S.) .................................................................................................................................... 115

Jointly Registered Teacher Education Program with SUNY New Paltz/Humanities (A.A.) ................ 117

Jointly Registered Teacher Education Program with SUNY New Paltz/Social Science (A.A.) ........... 119

Jointly Registered Teacher Education Program with SUNY New Paltz/Certification Option

Childhood ........................................................................................................................................... 121

Jointly Registered Teacher Education Program with SUNY New Paltz/Mathematics and

Science (A.S.) .................................................................................................................................... 122

Jointly Registered Teacher Education Program with SUNY New Paltz/Mathematics and

Science (A.S.) .................................................................................................................................... 124

Jointly Registered Teacher Education Program with SUNY New Paltz/Humanities (A.A.) ................ 126

Jointly Registered Teacher Education Program with SUNY New Paltz/Social Science (A.A.) ........... 128

Jointly Registered Teacher Education Program with SUNY New Paltz/Mathematics and

Science (A.S.) .................................................................................................................................... 130

Jointly Registered Teacher Education Program with SUNY New Paltz/Certification Option Adolescence .. 132

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Environmental Biology (A.S.) ................................................................................................................. 133

Fine Arts (A.A.) ....................................................................................................................................... 135

Human Services (A.S.) ............................................................................................................................. 137

Individual Studies (A.A.) ......................................................................................................................... 139

Individual Studies (A.S.) .......................................................................................................................... 140

Individual Studies (A.A.S.) ...................................................................................................................... 141

Individual Studies (A.O.S.) Automotive Technology Concentration; Business/Accounting

Concentration; Computer Science Concentration; Construction Technology Concentration;

Police Basic Training Concentration ................................................................................................ 142

Liberal Arts and Science–Humanities (A.A.) ......................................................................................... 144

Liberal Arts and Science–Humanities (A.A.) Communication Concentration ...................................... 146

Liberal Arts and Science – Mathematics/Science (A.S.) ........................................................................ 148

Liberal Arts and Science – Mathematics/Science (A.S.) Health Concentrations ................................. 150

Liberal Arts and Science – Mathematics/Science (A.S.) Health Sciences Concentration .................... 151

Liberal Arts and Science – Mathematics/Science (A.S.) Chiropractic Medicine Concentration ......... 153

Liberal Arts and Science – Mathematics/Science (A.S.) Medical Imaging/Radiography X-ray or

Ultrasound Concentration .................................................................................................................. 155

Liberal Arts and Science – Mathematics/Science (A.S.) Physical Therapy Concentration ................. 157

Liberal Arts and Science – Mathematics/Science (A.S.) Occupational Therapy Concentration ......... 159

Liberal Arts and Science – Mathematics/Science (A.S.) Pharmacy Concentration.............................. 161

Liberal Arts and Science – Mathematics/Science (A.S.) Pharmacy Concentration.............................. 162

Liberal Arts and Science – Mathematics/Science (A.S.) Physician Assistant Concentration .............. 163

Liberal Arts and Science–Social Science (A.A.) .................................................................................... 165

Liberal Arts and Science–Social Science (A.A.) Psychology Concentration ....................................... 167

Liberal Arts and Science–Social Science (A.A.) History Concentration .............................................. 169

Liberal Arts and Science–Social Science (A.A.) History Concentration .............................................. 170

Medical Assisting (A.A.S.) ...................................................................................................................... 171

Medical Office Assistant (Certificate) ..................................................................................................... 176

Nursing (A.S.) .......................................................................................................................................... 178

Police Basic Training (Certificate) .......................................................................................................... 191

Teaching Assistant (Certificate) .............................................................................................................. 193

Microcredentials ....................................................................................................................................... 195

Cannabis Cultivation and Processing Microcredential ..................................................................... 195

Cannabis Retail and Sales Microcredential ...................................................................................... 196

Civic Engagement and Leadership Microcredential ........................................................................ 197

Customer Skills for Professions Microcredential ............................................................................. 198

Foundations of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Microcredential ......................................... 199

Health Care Facilitator Microcredential............................................................................................ 200

Small Business Microcredential ........................................................................................................ 201

Workplace Professionalism Microcredential .................................................................................... 202

Course Descriptions ................................................................................................................................. 203

State University of New York ................................................................................................................. 263

Disclosure of Completion, Persistence, and Transfer Rates ................................................................... 265

Index ......................................................................................................................................................... 266

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2023-2024 Academic Calendar

Fall 2023

July 28 .................................Last day to submit an Academic Appeal

August 22 ............................All College meeting

August 23 ............................Faculty meeting

August 25 ............................New Student Orientation

August 25 ............................Last day to submit an Academic Appeal (Summer dismissals only)

August 28 ............................First day of Fall 2023 classes

September 3 ........................Last day to add Fall 2023 classes

September 4 ........................Labor Day – NO CLASSES - COLLEGE CLOSED

September 5 ........................Last day to add Fall 2023 classes

September 18 ......................Last day to drop Fall 2023 classes

September 19 ......................Census Date

October 9 .............................Indigenous Peoples’ Day – NO CLASSES - COLLEGE OPEN

October 10 ...........................Classes resume: Follow Monday class schedule

October 16 ...........................Matriculated students make appointments to register for Spring 2024

October 16 ...........................Incomplete grades due from Summer 2023

October 23 ...........................Matriculated students begin registering for Spring 2024

October 30 ...........................Non-matriculated students begin registering for Spring 2024

November 6 .........................Last day to withdraw from Fall 2023 classes

November 10 .......................Veterans Day – COLLEGE OPEN - CLASSES HELD

November 22 – 24 ...............Thanksgiving – NO CLASSES - COLLEGE CLOSED

December 11 .......................Last day of classes

December 12 .......................Reading day

December 13 .......................Exam day

December 14 .......................Exam day

December 18 .......................Grades due – 12 p.m.

December 23, 2023 –

January 1, 2024 ...............COLLEGE CLOSED

Incomplete Grades due from Fall 2023: February 12, 2024

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Spring 2024

January 2 .............................COLLEGE OPEN

January 5 .............................Last day to submit an Academic Appeal

January 9 .............................All College Meeting

January 15 ...........................Martin Luther King Jr. Day – NO CLASSES – COLLEGE CLOSED

January 16 ...........................First day of Spring 2024 classes

January 22 ...........................Last day to add Spring 2024 classes

February 5 ...........................Last day to drop Spring 2024 classes

February 6 ...........................Census Date

February 12 .........................Incomplete grades due from Fall 2023

February 19 .........................Presidents Day – NO CLASSES – COLLEGE CLOSED

March 4 ...............................Matriculated students make appointments to register for Summer &

Fall 2024

March 11 – March 17 ..........Spring Break – COLLEGE OPEN – NO CLASSES

March 18 .............................Matriculated students begin registering for Summer & Fall 2024

April 1 .................................Non-matriculated students begin registering for Summer & Fall 2024

April 2 .................................Last day to withdraw from Spring 2024 classes

May 6 ..................................Last day of classes

May 7 ..................................Exam day

May 8 ..................................Exam day

May 9 ..................................Grades due by 4 PM

May 10 ................................Nurses' Pinning ceremony (proposed)

May 11 ................................Commencement - 10 a.m.

Incomplete grades due from Spring 2024: July 9, 2024

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Summer 2024

May 13 .......................First day of Summer I classes

May 13 .......................Last day to add Summer I classes 5/13 - 6/20

May 21 .......................Last day to drop Summer I classes

May 22 .......................Census Date for Summer I classes

May 27 .......................Memorial Day – NO CLASSES – COLLEGE CLOSED

June 10 .......................Last day to withdraw from Summer I classes

June 20 .......................Last Day of Summer I classes

June 24 .......................Grades Due for Summer I classes - 10 a.m.

June 27 .......................Juneteenth Observance – NO CLASSES – COLLEGE CLOSED

June 28 – July 7..........NO CLASSES – COLLEGE CLOSED

July 8 ..........................First day of Summer II classes running 7/8 - 8/15

July 8 ..........................Last day to add Summer II classes

July 9 ..........................Incomplete grades due from Spring 2024

July 16 ........................Last day to drop Summer II classes

July 17 ........................Census Date

August 5 .....................Last day to withdraw from Summer II classes

August 15 ...................Last day of Summer II classes

August 19 ...................Grades due for Summer 2024 - 10 a.m.

Incomplete grades due from Summer 2024: October 18, 2024

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General Information

Columbia-Greene Community College, a

campus of the State University of New York,

is a comprehensive two-year college offering

a variety of transfer and career programs

leading to the degrees of Associate in Arts,

Associate in Science, Associate in Applied

Science, and Associate in Occupational

Studies as well as one-year certificate

programs and specialized courses geared to

community interest.

Columbia-Greene is situated on a picturesque

campus near the banks of the Hudson River,

bordered on the west by the Catskill

Mountains and to the east by the Taconic and

Berkshire Hills. Students can enjoy the

benefits of a rural campus while taking

advantage of cultural opportunities in nearby

Albany, the Berkshires, and New York City.

The college offers a quality education through

its dedicated faculty, who have received a

high degree of professional recognition.

Campus life is full and varied, as exemplified

by student clubs, activities, and sports on all

levels. The campus atmosphere is friendly and

safe. Student backgrounds and hometowns are

diverse, leading to a stimulating and

challenging environment. With forty-three

quality degree and certificate programs, a

distinguished faculty, and a beautiful campus,

Columbia-Greene is an excellent place to

attend college.

Normal weekday hours of operation of the

College: 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Weekends:

(Saturday and Sunday) 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Vision

Columbia-Greene Community College seeks

to inspire our community and create lifelong

learners.

Values

Columbia-Greene Community College

models the following values:

• Service based on a foundation of

empathy, caring, and compassion;

• Knowledge that includes critical

judgement;

• Transformation to promote personal

growth;

• Commitment to the communities

served;

• Purpose and passion as principles for

decisions and actions; and

• Respect, integrity, and inclusiveness

as attributes of morality and justice.

Mission

Columbia-Greene Community College offers

individualized guidance in a respectful

learning environment, inspiring students to

reach their academic goals and become

engaged citizens..

Goals

In meeting the responsibilities of a

comprehensive community college,

Columbia-Greene has developed the

following institutional goals:

1. Academic Programs: Annually analyze

and develop academic offerings that

respond to diverse student needs and meet

local market demands.

2. Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: Increase

the level of commitment to be a more

culturally competent and responsive

institution that acknowledges, respects,

and celebrates identity, background, and

idea expression.

3. Enrollment: Increase the College’s overall

enrollment by an annual average of five

percent over the three years of the plan by

expanding marketing, recruitment, and

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retention efforts to attain a more diverse

student body.

4. Student Success: Provide all students with

a holistic educational experience which

supports persistence, retention, and goal

completion.

5. Technical and Computing Environment:

Leverage technology to improve operating

efficiency and provide resources to

support a first-rate experience.

Academic Philosophy

The College’s academic philosophy is an

extension of its mission and goals. C-GCC

provides students with knowledge and skills

that will serve as the basis for a productive and

insightful life. As a democratizing force, the

College empowers its students to become

engaged citizens and lifelong learners, able to

demonstrate the following institutional

learning outcomes:

• Communicate effectively through

writing, speaking, and creative

expression;

• Employ scientific and quantitative

reasoning to engage in critical analysis

and make evidence-based decisions;

• Use established and emerging

technologies to identify and apply

information;

• Recognize and consider a diversity of

values and ethical beliefs; and

• Learn how to become actively

engaged citizens in the communities

they serve.

Sponsors

The College is sponsored locally by the

counties of Greene and Columbia through the

Greene County Legislature and the Columbia

County Board of Supervisors (see page 3).

Accreditation of the College

Columbia-Greene Community College is

accredited by the Middle States Commission

on Higher Education, 1007 North Orange

Street, 4th Floor, MB #166, Wilmington, DE

19801, www.msche.org. The MSCHE is an

institutional accrediting agency recognized by

the U.S. Secretary of Education and the

Council for Higher Education Accreditation

(CHEA). The college’s nursing curriculum is

accredited by the Accreditation Commission

for Education in Nursing (formerly known as

The National League of Nursing Accrediting

Commission). The college’s automotive

curriculum is accredited by (ASE)

Automotive Service Excellence Education

Foundation as M.A.S.T. Programs (Master

Automotive Service Training).

The curricula offered by Columbia-Greene

Community College are approved by the State

University of New York and registered by the

New York State Education Department. The

college is authorized to award the degrees of

Associate in Arts, Associate in Science,

Associate in Applied Science, and Associate

in Occupational Studies, as well as

certificates, as established by the Board of

Regents of the University of the State of New

York.

Inquiries can be made to: The New York State

Education Department, Office of Higher

Education and the Professions, Cultural

Education Center, Room 5B28, Albany, NY

12230; 518.474.5851.

The Community

Located in the Hudson River Valley,

Columbia-Greene Community College is

surrounded by one of the Northeast’s most

scenic and historic areas. Thirty miles south of

Albany and 110 miles north of New York

City, the landscape is dominated by the

verdant Catskill Mountains to the west and the

rolling Taconic and Berkshire Hills to the east.

Being near the state capital and New York

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City, the area offers a wide variety of cultural

opportunities.

It is an area rich in the history of the early

settlement of America. The legends of the

Native Americans and Dutch settlers of the

region often find their way into history and

literature courses at the college. Many of the

residences in use today date back to the 1700s

and early 1800s. Historical museums such as

the Bronck House, the Van Alen House,

Lindenwald, the Pratt Museum, the Durham

Center Museum, the House of History, the

Shaker Museum, and the American Museum

of Fire Fighting are all within a short drive of

the campus.

Olana, the Moorish castle-like dwelling of the

renowned nineteenth-century artist Frederic

Church and now a state-owned landmark, is

adjacent to the C-GCC campus and only a

brief walk away. There, students can view

paintings by Church and his instructor,

Thomas Cole, along with Church’s impressive

collections gathered during his world travels.

Columbia and Greene Counties abound in

outdoor recreational resources. North Lake,

Devil’s Tombstone, Lake Taghkanic, and

Bash-Bish Falls all offer public campgrounds

and facilities. Three major ski areas – Hunter

Mountain, Catamount, and Ski-Windham –

are each within a thirty-minute drive from the

campus. The Hudson River and more than

twenty lakes provide excellent boating and

fishing. Nearby golf courses, tennis courts,

and athletic fields are also available to

students.

College Campus

The Columbia-Greene campus includes five

academic buildings – the Main Building, the

Arts Center, the Technology Center, the

Professional Academic Center, the

Construction Technology Building – and the

Day Care Center.

Main Building

The Main Building houses science and

nursing labs, computer classrooms, and

learning resource and student services centers.

The facility also houses a library, gymnasium,

student center, and faculty and administrative

offices.

Arts Center

Built in the postmodern style, the Arts Center

provides a creative setting in which to study

the fine and performing arts. With a 450-seat

theater at its core, the gabled building features

sky-lit studio spaces for painting and sculpture

as well as a ceramics studio. The airy structure

also includes a dance studio, several teaching

classrooms, and the Foundation Art Gallery.

The theater, which is equipped with

professional lighting and sound systems, is

designed to accommodate full-scale dramas

and musicals as well as live concerts.

Technology Center

The Technology Center, also of postmodern

architecture, is the focal point of the College’s

programs in automotive technology. While

introductory courses cover all types of

vehicles, specialized programs offer students

a closer look at specific manufacturers, such

as Toyota, Lexus and Subaru. This building is

outfitted with appropriate tools and equipment

to train our students to become certified entry-

level technicians. The Technology Center is

also home to the College's Medical Assisting

program.

Professional Academic Center

Opened in 2007, the Professional Academic

Center completes the campus quadrangle at C-

GCC. A workforce-related facility, the PAC is

home to the Columbia-Greene Workforce

New York Career Center, which includes a

New York State Department of Labor

Resource Room. The two-story structure,

which offers breathtaking views of the

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campus, also houses the Saland Forum –

named in honor of former state Senator

Stephen Saland, seminar rooms, classrooms,

and the Alumni Gallery.

Construction Technology Building

In 2018, Columbia-Greene Community

College broke ground on the Construction

Technology Building as part of a larger, three-

phase, $20 million capital expansion project,

the College's first in over a decade. Completed

in 2019, the Construction Technology

Building is located just south of the

Technology Center on campus and features

architecture similar to the rest of the campus.

The building houses the College’s

Construction Technology/Preservation

Carpentry Certificate program, which trains

students to construct and renovate residential

properties through valuable hands-on

experience, using current and emerging

practices in the field.

The Hudson River Environmental Field

Station

The Hudson River Environmental Field

Station at Cohotate Preserve, Greene County

Environmental Education Center, is on the

west bank of the Hudson River approximately

two miles north of the Rip Van Winkle

Bridge. The field station serves as a college

laboratory and classroom as well as a study

and research center.

The purpose of the river field station is

fourfold:

1. Expand the laboratory resources and

teaching capability of the Division of

Math and Science

2. Provide extracurricular study

opportunities for area grade school and

secondary school students

3. Establish a river research facility for

grant-funded projects, and

4. Provide an ecological study and research

center to support efforts to improve the

Hudson River environment.

The field station serves as a laboratory annex

for General Ecology, Hudson River Ecology,

and Environmental Science classes on

campus. The college offers an associate

degree in environmental science. Groups of

grade school children also take part in daylong

workshops that introduce them to species in

and around the waterway.

The college has participated in a research

project involving the infestation of zebra

mussels into the Hudson River water system

and its effect on the river’s native macro-

invertebrate populations.

Galleries

The college houses five art galleries: the

Kaaterskill Gallery adjacent to the Library,

the Blue Hill Gallery at the main entrance; the

Belknap Memorial Gallery in the

Administrative Wing; the Foundation Gallery

in the Arts Center; and the Alumni Gallery in

the Professional Academic Center.

Exhibits in the Kaaterskill Gallery and the

Blue Hill Gallery are changed monthly; in the

Foundation Gallery, three times a semester.

All galleries contain a diverse mixture of

works by area artists and students. The

Belknap Gallery contains works from the

college’s collection, which also appear at

other locations on campus on a rotating basis.

Located in the Arts Center, the Foundation

Gallery is a locus of discussion and

enrichment. The gallery is the principal

exhibition space of the Fine Arts Department,

which is dedicated to the goal of excellence in

the arts. Work from both professional artists

and students are exhibited in the gallery,

exposing the college community to a wide

range of artistic endeavors.

Lastly, the Alumni Gallery houses special

exhibits.

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The college strives for diversity of exhibits as

a part of its effort to provide cultural

enrichment for the community.

Alumni Association

The C-GCC Alumni Association, formed in

1999 and currently under the direction of the

Alumni Association Board of Directors, has

the following objectives: to encourage

prospective students to apply to the college, to

award scholarships to help C-GCC students

achieve their goals, to recognize the

achievements of C-GCC graduates, and to

promote the continued involvement of alumni

in campus life.

The Association presents annual awards to

graduates and holds various fundraising

events throughout the year.

Anyone who holds a certificate or degree from

C-GCC is a member of the Alumni

Association. For further information on

membership, volunteering time, or the annual

awards program, call the Alumni Office at

518.697.6369 or email

[email protected].

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Community Engagement and Professional Development

The Office of Community Engagement and

Professional Development provides varied

educational, vocational, personal interest, and

cultural opportunities. The program, one of

the most innovative in the State University

system, strives to meet the lifelong learning

and personal enrichment needs of area

residents by offering non-credit courses,

training programs, workshops, camps,

community events, and a highly acclaimed

concert/lecture program, which is part of

CoGreene Presents. For more information,

call 518.697.6370.

Non-credit Courses

The non-credit program provides a wide array

of courses and workshops intended to meet

the personal enrichment and lifelong learning

needs of the general public. Areas of

instruction include arts and crafts, computer

literacy and software application skills,

personal finance, health and personal

development, professional development and

topics of special interest such as music and

dance, defensive driving, foreign language,

motorcycle and boating safety, and outdoor

activities. The non-credit program operates

throughout the year.

The program provides opportunities for

collaboration with business, community

organizations, government agencies and area

professionals. Accessible and affordable, non-

credit classes can be scheduled at community

locations as well as on the college campus.

Training for Business and Industry

The Office of Community Engagement and

Professional Development administers the

college’s quality-driven training programs.

The mission of these programs is to assist

organizations to achieve peak effectiveness by

providing employees, at all levels, with

practical tools and insights that enable them to

be more productive. The Business and

Industry Program is committed to working

closely with company managers to achieve

effective customized assessment, training,

scheduling and organizational development

services.

In addition, the Office of Community

Engagement and Professional Development

works cooperatively with the SUNY

Workforce Development Training Grants

Program, Empire State Development, The

New York State Department of Labor, The

Workforce Investment Board of Columbia

and Greene Counties, and other workforce

development programs to access resources

that meet specific goals.

A brochure detailing specific training options

is available by request from the Office of

Community Engagement and Professional

Development.

Workforce New York

The Workforce Investment Board of

Columbia and Greene Counties has certified

the college, along with the NYS Department

of Labor, as a Workforce New York agency.

As such, the Workforce Investment Office is

responsible for providing residents of

Columbia and Greene Counties with a One-

Stop Delivery System for a variety of federal

and state educational support and employment

assistance programs. These programs are

designed to assist residents with finding

appropriate employment opportunities

through services ranging from job search

assistance, to career planning, to funding for

occupational training programs.

All job seekers in the two counties can use the

Career Center located in the Professional

Academic Center. This facility provides

access to computer workstations and the

Internet for job search purposes. Job seekers

have a comprehensive array of resources that

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can be utilized including resume

development, a database of available

employment opportunities, and a wide range

of up-to-date career and labor market

information.

For residents seeking intensive career

planning or training services, certain

eligibility criteria must be met. Individuals are

provided with assistance in identifying their

vocational interests and abilities and in

developing a plan of action to help reach their

personal, educational, and vocational goals

related to gaining meaningful employment.

Under guidance provided by the Workforce

Investment Board, WIO administers

Individual Training Accounts (financial aid)

for occupational fields ranging from nursing,

office technology, welding, truck driving, and

auto technology, to other in-demand

occupations. Individuals also have the

opportunity to develop pre-employment skills

such as increased academic competency,

career planning, and computer literacy.

Career planning, education and employment

programs are also available to assist youth

between the ages of 14 and 24. For youth who

are still in school, special career planning and

job shadowing projects are administered by

certain local school districts. Youth who are

out of school can access High School

Equivalency Diploma (TASC or GED) or

employment preparation programs.

Workforce New York maintains active

communication with the local business

community to help them meet their personnel

and human resource needs. Services include

free use of the NYS Job Bank to help find

qualified job candidates and access to

government funds for employee training. In

addition, we can provide valuable information

on labor laws, workplace safety, wages and

benefits, and the local labor market.

Learn more about how the Workforce New

York Career Center can benefit you or members

of your family by calling 518.697.6510, or by

visiting the office in the Professional Academic

Center on the College campus.

Adult Learning Institute

An affiliate of the Road Scholar LLI Resource

Network, the Adult Learning Institute at

Columbia-Greene Community College is a

member-directed, peer-led organization that

provides educational and cultural programs for

mature adults in Columbia and Greene

Counties. Membership and program

information may be obtained by contacting the

Office of Community Engagement and

Professional Development at Columbia-Greene

Community College. Call 518.697.6370.

CoGreene Presents

Utilizing the vibrant Arts Center Theater and

other campus venues, the College offers

CoGreene Presents, formerly known as The

Gemini Series. CoGreene Presents is series of

public events to entertain, inform and serve the

community as one of the premier cultural

centers in the area. The community-at-large as

well as student life are enriched through access

to theater and Special Events. CoGreene

Presents mixes high quality performing arts

with cultural and academic lectures and

discussion to engage members of the

community with their community college. In the

recent past, CoGreene Presents has showcased

an eclectic mix of shows featuring The

Tanglewood Marionettes, singer-songwriter

Amy Helm, acclaimed actor Stephen Lang’s

one-man show “Beyond Glory,” Upstage

Productions “Jeckyll and Hyde,” residency and

creation of Bindlestiff Family Cirkus's

"Brooklyn Abridged," the Twin Counties

Science Fair, and the Colloquia featuring

renown artists and historians. The Office of

Community Engagement and Professional

Development is always looking for fresh and

innovative topics to feature in the Concert

Lecture Series and strive to bring the

community together in an exciting way.

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Admissions

As a college under the Full Opportunity Plan

of the State of New York, Columbia-Greene

Community College assures a place to any

applicant who meets admissions

requirements, although acceptance to

particular programs is not guaranteed.

Admission to C-GCC is based on individual

student records, with priority given to

Columbia and Greene County residents.

Admission is granted for fall, spring, and

summer. Columbia-Greene Community

College adheres to the standards set forth by

the National Association for College

Admission Counseling (NACAC). By doing

so, we follow a code of ethics as related to the

recruitment and admission of all students. In

accordance with New York State law, the

college reserves the right to refuse admission

to any applicant when it is deemed in the best

interest of the institution to do so.

Definitions

Matriculated: The academic status of a

student who is officially committed to a

particular degree or certificate program.

Requirements for matriculation include

completion of the application process,

acceptance to a specific program, and

enrollment and attendance in courses.

Matriculation is mandatory to confer a degree

or a certificate and, in most cases, for a student

to receive scholarships and/or financial aid

and/or credits for advanced standing.”

Matriculation” or “matriculated status”

indicates that:

1. The college has evaluated the student’s

application and credentials and has reason to

believe the student has the ability to complete

all degree requirements. Please note, High

School programs of correspondence study do

not meet the New York State requirements for

Secondary education.

2. The college has formally accepted the

student as a degree candidate.

3. The student remains in good academic

standing.

Non-matriculated: The academic status of a

student who is enrolled in a course or courses

who has not been formally accepted in a

degree or certificate program or whose

matriculation has been terminated for any

reason. Non-matriculated students are not

eligible for a degree or financial aid. Credits

accrued while non-matriculated may be

applied to a degree once the student becomes

matriculated. Non-matriculated students who

wish to register for more than eleven credits in

the same semester must meet with an

academic advisor prior to registering.

Full time: A student who is enrolled in 12

semester hours or more.

Part time: A student who is enrolled in fewer

than 12 semester hours.

Freshman: A student with no previous

college experience or a student with 0 to 29

semester hours.

Sophomore: A student with 30 to 64 semester

hours.

Transfer: A student who has taken college-

level work, after high school graduation, at an

institution other than Columbia-Greene.

Application Procedures and Requirements

First-time applicants who would like to

matriculate in a degree or certificate program

at Columbia-Greene Community College

must meet the following requirements:

1. The applicant must be a high school

graduate or hold a High School Equivalency

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Diploma (TASC or GED) or the student’s

high school class must have already

graduated.

2. The applicant must complete a Columbia-

Greene Application for Admission, which can

be obtained from a high school guidance

office, the Admissions Office at Columbia-

Greene Community College, or on the Web at

https://www.columbiagreene.edu/admissions/

how-to-apply. The application should be filled

out completely and mailed to C-GCC

Admissions Office.

3. The applicant must request high school

transcripts be sent to the Admissions Office at

Columbia-Greene Community College.

Official high school transcripts may be

mailed, faxed to 518.828.0035, or emailed as

an attachment directly to the Admissions

office accompanied by an official cover sheet

from the high school guidance office. If a

candidate possesses a High School

Equivalency (GED/TASC) diploma, the

Diploma must be submitted to the Office of

Admissions. A copy of the original will be

made in the Admissions Office. In addition,

the Admissions Staff may verify this

information.

An applicant who has earned an associate

degree or higher is not required to submit high

school transcripts or an equivalency diploma

in order to be accepted. If the applicant wishes

to receive financial aid, submission of high

school records or equivalency diploma will be

required.

4. If the applicant is transferring from a

different college or university, official copies

of academic transcripts from each college

attended must be mailed to the Office of

Admissions at Columbia-Greene Community

College. A transfer applicant who is

academically ineligible to continue at the

previous college of matriculation must

generally wait at least one full semester before

being considered for admission to Columbia-

Greene. An applicant with less than a 2.0 GPA

from another college may be required to take

a placement test at the time of application.

5. Although not required, if available, SAT

or ACT scores may be used to waive the

placement test requirement.

6. The applicant is required to attend an

information session for acceptance into the

Nursing and Police Basic Training programs.

Applicants into our Automotive Technology

program need to submit a signed Automotive

Acknowledgement Form. An interview is

required for students without a high school

diploma or high school equivalency diploma.

All other applicants are welcome to meet with

a counselor.

7. A placement test may be necessary based

on the applicant’s intended program and

academic preparation. Acceptance to a

particular program is based on the applicant’s

academic record, intended program, and

placement test results. Placement tests are not

administered after the last placement test date

prior to the subsequent semester start.

Applicants who apply late and need placement

tests may be able to attend as part-time, non-

matriculated students until all admissions

requirements are completed. Acceptance into

a specific major is contingent upon the

successful completion of any transitional

courses required by placement test results and

program Academic Readiness as set forth in

the college catalog.

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Criteria for Testing

a. Applicant graduated from high school

more than five years prior to application and

has no college course work.

b. Applicant did not graduate from high

school.

c. Applicant received a High School

Equivalency Diploma (TASC or GED).

d. Applicant is a transfer student with less

than 2.0 GPA and/or has not demonstrated

successful completion of college math or

English.

e. Applicant is a recent high school graduate

with a local diploma.

f. Placement exams will be waived if an

applicant has obtained an Advanced Regents

diploma and has 80% or higher on English and

math. In addition, the applicant must have an

average of 80% or better on all the Math

Regents exams. Placement testing may be

required for applicants with inconsistent

academic performance and/or at the discretion

of the Admissions Staff Review Committee.

Placement exam may be waived if applicant

scored 500 or better on the Math and Critical

Reading sections of the SAT.

g. Readmit applicant whose transcript

indicates academic weakness.

h. Full-time, concurrent enrollment.

i. An applicant who completed the

placement exam more than two years ago but

has not successfully completed college course

work may be required to retest.

Placement Test Retesting

An applicant may apply through Admissions

to retest once in any of the following

situations:

1. After two weeks with documented

remediation.

2. Extenuating circumstances during testing,

i.e., medical, (documents may be required),

technical.

3. Presentation of proof of a documented

disability.

Acceptance Criteria

1. The applicant must submit an application

and all required transcripts.

2. The applicant must attend the information

session or interview if required.

3. An applicant who did not graduate from

high school or does not have a high school

equivalency diploma must achieve the

minimum required score on the Ability-to-

Benefit Test.

4. If Multiple Measures or placement test

results indicate transitional courses are

required, the applicant must enroll in these

courses. Applicants needing more than one

transitional course should begin their

transitional course work within their first 12

credits. All transitional course work should be

successfully completed by the end of 24

credits.

5. There are additional requirements and

criteria for the Automotive Technology and

Nursing programs (see pages 82 and 178).

Student Review Committee

The Student Review Committee evaluates,

recommends and makes final decisions for

new and returning student applications that

serve the best interest of the applicant. The

Committee reviews applications when the

applicant is someone who poses a concern for

the safety and welfare of the College

Community, has been dismissed from an

institution for disciplinary reasons, received

an academic dismissal (see Dismissal, page

41), or who demonstrates difficulty in

completing a given program successfully. The

Student Review Committee consists of the

Dean of Student Development, Chair, and

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representatives from the Admissions,

Academic Affairs and Accessibility Services

Offices.

Policy 3200 – Admission of Persons with

Prior Felony Convictions

Individuals seeking admission to the college,

in credit coursework, who also are persons

with prior felony convictions, must be aware

of the following:

State University of New York (SUNY) policy

prohibits Columbia Greene Community

College admission applications from

inquiring into an applicant’s prior criminal

history. After acceptance, the College shall

inquire if the student previously has been

convicted of a felony if such individual seeks

participation in clinical or field experiences

or internships. The information required to be

disclosed under SUNY policy regarding such

felony convictions shall be reviewed by a

standing campus committee consistent with

the legal standards articulated in New York

State Corrections Law.

Students who have previously been convicted

of a felony are advised that their prior criminal

history may impede their ability to complete

the requirements of certain academic

programs and/or to meet licensure

requirements for certain professions. Students

who have concerns about such matters are

advised to contact the office of the Office of

the Dean of Student Development.

Multiple Measures and Placement Tests

A placement test may be required to

determine whether the applicant has the

necessary skills and/or knowledge for a

particular program. Applicants who need

skill-building will be required to complete one

or more of the following non-credit courses

based on placement testing scores or Multiple

Measures assessment:

EN 090 A transitional skills English course

designed to prepare a student in developing

skills in written and oral communication.

ACCUPLACER WritePlacer (essay) scores 1

and 2.

EN 100 A transitional skills English

composition course designed to better prepare

a student for EN 101. ACCUPLACER

WritePlacer (essay) scores 3 and 4.

MA 090 A transitional skills basic

mathematics/pre-algebra course designed to

prepare a student for MA 098 or MA 100.

NEXT GENERATION ACCUPLACER

score 236-244 in arithmetic.

MA 098 A transitional skills pre-statistics

course designed to prepare a student for MA

102. NEXT GENERATION ACCUPLACER

score of 245 or greater in Arithmetic or 237-

259 in Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra &

Statistics.

MA 100 A transitional skills pre-algebra

course designed to prepare a student for MA

110. NEXT GENERATION ACCUPLACER

score of 245 or greater in Arithmetic or 237-

259 in Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra &

Statistics.

RS 100 A transitional skills course

designed to improve reading comprehension

level. NEXT GENERATION ACCUPLACER

score 260-300.

Applicants with documented disabilities may

request academic adjustments for the

Placement Test. Inquiries should be directed

to the Office of Accessibility Services at

518.697.6437.

ESL/ELL Placement Test

Criteria for ESL/ELL Testing:

Depending on previous college or high school

coursework, students who identify English as

their second language may be required to take

a CLASSIC ACCUPLACER ESL/ELL

placement exam.

If a student does not identify English as their

native language and their high school

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transcript indicates ESL/ELL courses, then

the student may be required to take a

CLASSIC ACCUPLACER ESL/ELL

placement exam.

Based on the results of the placement test,

students may be required to complete one or

more of the following non-credit courses:

ES 096 A transitional skills course

designed to develop and promote intermediate

level proficiencies in all areas of language

acquisition – reading, writing, listening, and

speaking – necessary for students to become

college ready. NEXT GENERATION

ACCUPLACER ESL/ELL score 203-301.

ES 098 A transitional skills course

designed to develop and promote advanced

level proficiencies in all areas of language

acquisition – reading, writing, listening, and

speaking – necessary for students to become

college ready. NEXT GENERATION

ACCUPLACER ESL/ELL score 302-377.

ESL/ELL Placement Scores:

Out of a possible 480 composite total for four

tests: ESL Language Use, ESL Listening, ESL

Reading Skills, and ESL Sentence Meaning:

Total Score: 378-480 = Tester is exempt from

ES course(s)

Total Score: 302-377 = ES 098 and RS 100

required

Total Score: 203-301 = ES 096 required

Total Score of 202 or LOWER = May be too

low (if student does not have high school

diploma)

All other Admissions criteria apply.

Immunization Requirements for College

Students

New York State Public Health Law 2165

requires that all post-secondary students born

on or after January 1, 1957, and enrolled for

six or more credits, document immunity

against measles, mumps, and rubella before

registering for classes. Proof of immunity

consists of:

• Measles - TWO doses of measles

vaccine administered no more than

four days prior to the first birthday and

at least 28 days apart or serologic

evidence of immunity.

• Mumps - ONE dose of mumps

vaccine administered no more than

four days prior to the first birthday or

serologic evidence of immunity.

• Rubella - ONE dose of rubella

vaccine administered no more than

four days prior to the first birthday or

serologic evidence of immunity.

Proof of immunity must be established with

documentation such as an immunization

certificate from a physician or authorized

person who administered the vaccine, a signed

copy of the immunization portion of the

cumulative health record from a prior school,

a military immunization record, or laboratory

evidence of immunity and must be submitted

to the Health Services Office.

Appeals may be made to the Director of

Health Services/College Nurse if such

immunization is medically contraindicated or

contrary to genuine and sincere religious

beliefs.

Meningococcal Meningitis – all students

who are enrolled for at least six semester

hours must also return the meningitis

information response form certifying they

have had an immunization against

meningococcal meningitis within the

preceding five years OR they have received

and reviewed the information about

meningococcal meningitis provided by

Columbia-Greene Community College,

understand the risk of the disease and the

benefits of immunization and have decided

NOT to obtain the immunization.

Students in the Nursing Program must comply

with additional immunization requirements as

indicated on their health assessment form

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which is to be returned to the Health Services

Office.

New York State law mandates that a student

be excluded from all classes 30 days after the

semester begins if his/her immunization

requirements have not been met.

Applicants without a High School Diploma

Applicants who lack a high school diploma, or

who are graduating from non-registered

schools or correspondence schools both

within and outside of New York State, may

apply for admission to Columbia-Greene if

their high school class has already graduated.

Students who first enroll in a program of study

on or after July 1, 2012, will NOT be eligible

to receive Title IV student aid. See Financial

Aid section for complete information.

Students may qualify for a high school

equivalency diploma by successfully

completing 24 semester hours in a degree or

certificate program at Columbia-Greene

Community College.

The State Education Department of New York

has specified the 24 semester hours required

to earn a high school equivalency diploma:

• 6 semester hours in English Language

Arts, including writing, speaking and

literature

• 3 semester hours in mathematics

• 3 semester hours in natural science

• 3 semester hours in social science

• 3 semester hours in humanities

• 6 credits in the student’s registered

program

Upon completion of this program, it is the

student’s responsibility to apply to the New

York State Education Department for the

equivalency diploma. The student must

receive the high school equivalency diploma

before qualifying to complete a degree at C-

GCC. Transitional skills courses are not

included in the 24-credit-hour requirement.

Applicants with an IEP Diploma or CDOS

Credential

The New York State Education Department

has ruled that an IEP diploma or CDOS

credential is not equivalent to a high school

diploma. Therefore, community colleges,

including Columbia-Greene, are under no

legal obligation to accept these applicants

under the terms of the New York State Full

Opportunity Policy. Applicants who hold IEP

diplomas or CDOS credentials may apply for

admission to C-GCC if their high school

classes have already graduated.

The policy of C-GCC is to review the

application of an applicant with an IEP

diploma or CDOS credential based on the

same criteria used for an applicant who lacks

a high school diploma or high school

equivalency diploma. An applicant with an

IEP diploma or CDOS credential must take

the C-GCC placement test.

Applicants with documented disabilities may

request academic adjustments for the

Placement Test. Inquiries should be directed

to the Office of Accessibility Services at

518.697.6437.

Concurrent Enrollment Program for

Qualified High School Students

There are opportunities for area high school

students to earn college-level credit by

participating in the Concurrent Enrollment

Program. They are as follows:

College in the High School (CIHS):

Students enroll part-time in college credit-

bearing courses offered at their high

school

A student wishing to concurrently enroll in

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courses at their high school must:

• be currently enrolled in a high school

pursuing a Regents diploma

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• submit to the College a part-time

concurrent enrollment application,

which may be obtained through their

high school guidance office

• submit official transcripts of all high

school course work completed at the

time of application

• have a minimum of 80% average in

the academic area they wish to study,

or an 80% in English and/or math if

there is no academic history in that

desired area of study

If qualified, the student will automatically be

registered for their requested courses. An

official letter of approval will be mailed,

followed by billing, payment and residency

information.

Concurrent Enrollment at Columbia-

Greene Community College,

simultaneously enrolled high school or

homeschool

1. A student wishing to enroll in Columbia-

Greene Community College while

simultaneously enrolled in high school:

a. must submit the Early College

Application with appropriate

signatures and permission of

parent/guardian and school official

(School Counselor, Principal or

Superintendent).

b. must submit an official transcript of all

high school work completed at the

time of application.

c. must have a minimum of an 80%

average in the academic area in which

he/she wishes to study, or an 80% in

English and/or an 80% in Math if there

is no academic history in that desired

academic area.

d. may be required to take a placement

exam. Course placement will be

determined by college readiness

assessment (Multiple Measures,

Placement test and/or advising

consultation).

2. A student wishing to enroll in Columbia-

Greene Community College while a

homeschooled student:

a. must be currently enrolled in a

homeschooling program approved by

the New York State Board of Regents.

b. must submit the Early College

Application with appropriate

signatures and permission of

parent/guardian and school official

(School Counselor, Principal or

Superintendent).

c. must submit official documentation

from the school district (on the

school’s letterhead) or accredited

institution that an IHIP is on file for

the semester attended.

d. may be required to take a placement

exam. Course placement will be

determined by college readiness

assessment (Multiple Measures,

Placement test and/or advising

consultation).

Homeschooled Applicants

A student who has been homeschooled may

apply for admission to C-GCC. The

homeschooled student must:

Submit a Columbia-Greene Application

for Admission.

• Submit to the college verification from

the school district of residence that the

student will meet the compulsory

education requirements through full-

time college study. This

documentation must indicate that the

student has completed the home-

schooling or indicate the projected

date of completion. It should be in the

form of a letter on the district or

institution’s letterhead. The letter

should also refer to 8 NYCCC section

100.10, as authorized by the district

and signed by the Superintendent.

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Online education or documentation

cannot be accepted. It cannot be a

homemade transcript or letter from a

parent. Additionally, applicants must

submit a copy of their Individualized

Home Instruction Plans (IHIP)

reflecting their high school

coursework. If the student’s home-

schooling experience was not

monitored by a school district or

accredited institution, or there is not

sufficient evidence that the student

completed the home study, he/she will

be considered a student without a high

school diploma or High School

Equivalency Diploma (TASC or

GED). Students interested in

participating in intercollegiate

athletics must provide documentation

as required by the National Junior

College Athletic Association

(NJCAA). For detailed information,

contact the College’s Athletics

Director at 518.697.6310.

• Complete a placement test and

demonstrate the ability to do college-

level work in reading, mathematics

and English. If test results indicate the

need for transitional courses, the

student must enroll in these courses.

International Students

In addition to a Columbia-Greene Application

for Admission, international students must

provide C-GCC with the following

information before we can make an

admissions decision:

International Student Financial Statement

The student must submit original or officially

certified bank statements or income

verification documents which show evidence

of sufficient financial support ($24,884 US –

subject to change based on cost of attendance

per academic year) for one academic year sent

to the Admissions Office. Please be aware that

the same amount will be needed for the second

year of study (subject to change based on cost

of attendance). Financial Aid and/or

scholarships are NOT available to

international students.

NOTE: It is highly recommended that you

retain a notarized/certified copy of the

financial documentation to present to the U.S.

Immigration Official at the U.S. Embassy in

your country when applying for a student visa.

English Proficiency

Columbia-Greene Community College does

not have an English as a Second Language

(ESL) program. Therefore, English

proficiency is required for acceptance to the

college. International students must take the

Test of English as a Foreign Language

(TOEFL) examination and receive a

minimum score of 525 on the paper-based test

and 175 on the computer-based test or 70 on

the internet-based test. A score of 6.5 or better

on the IELTS (International English

Language Testing System) with no sub scores

lower than 6.0 will be reviewed. An official

score report must be sent to the Admissions

Office. For more information on TOEFL test

sites, visit https://www.ets.org/toefl or for

IELTS, visit https://www.ielts.org/.

A TOEFL or IELTS score is required for ALL

International students unless a student can

demonstrate proficiency in English.

The SUNY English Proficiency Report does

not replace the TOEFL examination that all

the international students are required to take.

High School or Secondary School

Transcript

The student must submit an original, official

transcript to the C-GCC Admissions Office.

Official high school transcripts are original, or

officially certified copies, signed and sealed

documents that are sent directly from a high

school or secondary school to C-GCC in a

sealed envelope.

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Students must have their transcripts evaluated

by an approved National Association of

Credential Evaluation Services (NACES)

member and translated into English with

information regarding the equivalent

educational level obtained in the American

educational system (high school, college,

etc.). The cost of this evaluation is incumbent

upon the student. An official copy of the

evaluation must be sent directly to C-GCC in

a sealed envelope from the

evaluator/evaluation agency.

College or University Transcripts

Students who attended another college or

university (in ANY country) must arrange to

have official transcripts sent to the C-GCC

Admissions Office. Official college

transcripts are original, or officially certified

copies, signed and sealed documents that are

sent directly from a college, university or

post-secondary school to C-GCC in a sealed

envelope.

Students must have their transcripts evaluated

and translated into English with information

regarding the equivalent educational level

obtained in the American educational system

(high school, college, etc.). The cost of this

evaluation is incumbent upon the student. An

official copy of the evaluation must be sent

directly to C-GCC in a sealed envelope from

the evaluator/evaluation agency.

If the international student is accepted, the

college will issue an I-20 form and provide

students with guidance on the F-1 student visa

process.

Re-admission

Formerly matriculated students who have left

the college and want to return must submit a

new application for readmission, available

from the Admissions Office. A student must

apply for re-admission if:

• the student did not attend a fall or

spring semester

• the student is no longer matriculated

• the student withdraws from the college

• the student is academically dismissed

(see dismissal information page 41)

• the student has graduated from one

course of study and wishes to continue

full time in a new program.

No fee is involved. Re-admitted students are

bound by the program and degree

requirements of the catalog published for the

year they were re-admitted.

Multiple Degrees at C-GCC

According to State Education Department

guidelines and possible limitations on

financial aid eligibility, students are

encouraged to work toward advanced

educational achievement, such as bachelor’s

degrees, rather than additional associate

degrees at C-GCC. In general, students should

not re-admit for a second degree at the same

degree level. Students are welcome to

continue taking courses at C-GCC with non-

matriculated status and no financial aid

eligibility. There are some conditions which

may allow for a waiver of this policy:

• Students who seek education or

training in a completely different area.

• Students who have completed a

certificate in an area and wish to

pursue a degree in the same or

different area.

• Students who have completed an

occupational degree (AAS or AOS) in

an area and wish to pursue a transfer

degree (AA or AS) in the same or

different area.

• Students who have completed the AA

or AS portion of a dual degree and

wish to continue in courses prescribed

by the BA or BS portion of the degree

may do so provided the student obtains

a letter on college letterhead from the

bachelor’s level school confirming

that the student is working with both

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colleges to satisfy dual degree

requirements.

Any exception to the above criteria should

adhere to the following guidelines:

A minimum of 24 additional semester hours

must be completed for any additional degrees

to be awarded, that is, a total of at least 85

credits must be achieved for a second degree.

The following chart represents the total

required semester hours that must be

completed for a certificate to be awarded,

unless concurrently receiving two degrees.

30 credit hours certificate: 15 credits required

24 credit hours certificate: 12 credits required

15 credit hours certificate: 9 credits required

Transfer Policies and Prior Learning

Assessment for Advanced Standing

Advanced standing will be awarded in the

following hierarchy and sequence:

a. transfer course work from other

institutions of higher education

b. credit from national exams (CLEP, DSST,

AP)

c. C-GCC challenge exams

d. credit for life experience

A student who has attended another college or

post-secondary school may be admitted to

Columbia-Greene Community College with

advanced standing. Up to half of the required

credit hours in the C-GCC program can be

earned at another college or through advanced

placement; but to earn credit, courses

completed elsewhere must fulfill the

requirements of the C-GCC degree or

certificate program in which the student is

enrolled. For information about the transfer of

credit, contact the Office of Records and

Registration.

a.) Transfer Credit from Previous College

Work

To have a course accepted as transfer for an

equivalent to an existing C-GCC course, the

course content, learning outcomes, and

length/time of instruction of the course will be

the primary determining factors to its

transferability. While credits earned at an

institution either accredited for post-

secondary by one of the six regional

accrediting agencies (e.g., Middle States

Commission on Higher Education) or by the

New York State Board of Regents more

readily transfer than others, C-GCC does not

determine transferability exclusively on the

basis of the sending institution’s accreditation.

However, the institution must be accredited

for post-secondary by an agency the U.S.

Department of Education recognizes and if the

institution is not accredited by one of the

above regional or state agencies, a complete

course syllabus may be required to determine

transferability rather than the usual brief

catalog course description. This will result in

slower turnarounds of such evaluations.

All transfer credit evaluations will be

completed by the Records & Registration

Office. All re-evaluations of any eligible

transfer credit must be approved by the

Registrar.

1. Students must submit official transcripts

from all colleges attended directly to the

Admissions Office in order to be

evaluated.

2. Only courses completed with a grade of C

or better will be considered for transfer

credit.

3. Grades and quality points for courses

transferred into C-GCC will not be used in

calculating the grade point average at the

college. Only credits transferred will be

added to the cumulative credits earned.

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4. A minimum of 24 semester hours of

classroom instruction must be completed

at C-GCC for a degree to be granted. The

following chart illustrates the minimum

number of semester hours of classroom

instruction that must be completed at C-

GCC for a certificate to be granted.

30 credit hours certificate:15 credits required

24 credit hours certificate:12 credits required

15 credit hours certificate: 9 credits required

5. Students transferring into Nursing will not

receive credit for science courses

completed more than ten years prior to

their entry into NU 101.

6. Students who change their curriculum

while attending C-GCC will have their

credits re-evaluated to determine

applicability to the new curriculum

governed by the catalog that is current at

the time of the curriculum change.

7. Students who lose their matriculation and

re-admit will have their credits re-

evaluated to determine applicability

according to the catalog current at the time

of readmission. If the student attends

another college or university between the

time of loss of matriculation and

readmission, an official transcript from

that college must be submitted at the time

of readmission and prior to re-evaluation.

If more than 7 years has elapsed between

the time of loss of matriculation and

readmission, the student is required to

submit new official transcripts from all

colleges attended.

b.) College Level Examination Program

(CLEP)

1. Columbia-Greene Community College

recognizes credit earned through testing

by the College Level Examination

Program of the College Board and awards

credit for successful completion of CLEP

tests in the same manner that transfer

credits are awarded. For further

information, inquire at the Admissions

Office or visit

www.collegeboard.com/CLEP.

2. The student must be matriculated and the

CLEP test equivalent course must be

applicable to the student’s current

matriculated curriculum.

3. Successful completion of CLEP exams is

generally the equivalent of a C level score.

4. Credits awarded from CLEP exams will

meet institutional degree requirements in

their appropriate academic area and can be

used for elective courses. However, they

cannot be substituted for a required course

unless the CLEP exam is considered to be

that particular course, or a course

substitution is granted by the Dean of

Academic Affairs.

5. Credits awarded from a science CLEP

exam may not be used to meet a lab

science requirement.

6. Credits awarded from CLEP exams do not

always meet SUNY general education

requirements.

7. Credit granted through this means at C-

GCC may count toward graduation, but it

is not guaranteed to be accepted as transfer

credit at another college.

DSST (DSST Subject Standardized Tests)

1. Columbia-Greene Community College

recognizes credit earned through testing

by the DSST program and awards credit

for successful completion of DSST tests in

the same manner that transfer credits are

awarded. For further information or dates

of exams, inquire in the Admissions

Office.

2. The student must be matriculated, and the

DSST test equivalent course must be

applicable to the student’s matriculated

curriculum.

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3. Successful completion of DSST tests is

generally recognized to be the equivalent

of a C level score.

4. Credits awarded from DSST tests will

meet institutional degree requirements in

their appropriate academic area and can be

used for elective courses. They cannot be

substituted for a required course unless the

DSST test is considered to be that

particular course, or a course substitution

is granted by the Dean of Academic

Affairs.

5. Credits awarded from DSST tests do not

always meet SUNY general education

requirements.

6. Credit granted through this means at

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may count toward graduation, but it is not

guaranteed to be accepted as transfer

credit at another college.

The College Board Advanced Placement

Exam

1. The college recognizes the College Board

Advanced Placement (AP) exams and

awards credit for successful completion of

AP exams in the same manner that transfer

credits are awarded.

2. Successful completion of AP exams is

indicated by a grade of 3, 4, or 5. Credits

awarded from AP exams will meet

institutional degree requirements in their

appropriate academic area and can be used

for elective courses.

3. The student must be matriculated, and the

College Board Advanced Placement

Exam equivalent course must be

applicable to the student’s matriculated

curriculum.

c.) Internal (C-GCC) Challenge

Examinations

1. Permission to challenge a course by

internal examination must be obtained

from the appropriate division chairperson.

The student must be matriculated with a

grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or

higher, and the course challenged must be

applicable to the student’s matriculated

curriculum. Under no circumstances can

the student challenge a physical education,

business/career experience internship, or

Automotive Technology courses. The

student will be required to furnish some

evidence of the reasonableness of the

request. A student is allowed only one

challenge attempt.

2. Credit for internal challenge exams will be

evaluated but will not appear on

transcripts until after completion of 6

credits with a GPA of 2.0.

3. Internal challenge exams will be prepared,

administered, and graded by the college

faculty or designee in the Student Success

Center and will only be provided when it

is apparent to the division chairperson that

the student is adequately prepared to sit

for the exam and a CLEP or DSST exam

does not exist for that course.

Arrangements for the date, time and place

for the challenge exam will be made with

the faculty member or Student Success

Center proxy administering the exam.

4. The decision of the division chairperson as

to who will be allowed to challenge

college courses through internal

examination will be final. The scheduling

of the examination is at the discretion of

the division chairperson. No challenge

will be administered after Late

Registration for the upcoming semester.

5. A minimum of 30 semester hours of

formal classroom instruction must be

earned at Columbia-Greene for a degree to

be awarded (15 semester hours for a

certificate).

6. The fee for taking an internal challenge

exam will be $25 per examination (non-

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refundable), payable prior to sitting for the

exam.

7. LPNs may challenge NU 101 and NU 102

courses. The challenge exam fee is $135

per examination (non-refundable). See the

Nursing section of this catalog for more

information.

Excelsior External Degree Examinations

1. Columbia-Greene Community College

recognizes credit earned through testing

by Excelsior College and awards credit for

successful completion of Excelsior

College External Degree Examinations in

the same manner that transfer credits or

CLEP test credits are awarded.

2. The student must be matriculated, and the

Excelsior External Degree Exam

equivalent course must be applicable to

the student’s matriculated curriculum.

3. Credit granted through this means at

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may count toward graduation, but it is not

guaranteed to be accepted as transfer

credit at another college.

d.) Credit for Life Experience

Formal education is only one type of learning

experience. If you are entering or returning to

college after several years and have been

working, volunteering in the community,

serving in the military, or studying

independently, you may have acquired some

college-level learning from these experiences.

1. Credit for life experience will be evaluated

upon admission but will not appear on the

student’s transcript until after completion

of 6 credits at C-GCC with a GPA of 2.0.

2. Credit is awarded only to matriculated

students and only where applicable to the

student’s program.

3. Interested students must apply and be

accepted to C-GCC. Once matriculated,

the student should contact the Admissions

Office.

4. A maximum of 30 semester hours may be

awarded toward the degree through life

experience; at least 30 semester hours for

a degree (15 for a certificate) must be

completed at Columbia-Greene

Community College.

5. Evaluation may be by a variety of methods

including, but not limited to, CLEP

exams, DSST tests, and certificates

attesting to successful completion of

military, corrections, or police training.

Evaluation may also be obtained by

preparing a comprehensive portfolio

detailing learning experiences and

providing appropriate documentation.

Note: Please refer to the Schedule of Tuition

and Fees on page 64 for information on fee

structure.

Armed Forces Credit

1. Credit granted through this means may

count toward graduation at Columbia-

Greene Community College, but it is not

guaranteed to be accepted as transfer

credit at another college.

2. Armed Forces Credit will be evaluated on

admission but will not appear on the

transcript until after completion of 6

Columbia-Greene credits with a GPA of

2.0.

3. Degree candidates at C-GCC may receive

transfer credit for parallel courses

completed while in the armed forces that

have been recommended for credit by the

American Council on Education.

4. The student must be matriculated, and the

Armed Forces Credit equivalent course

must be applicable to the student’s

matriculated curriculum.

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Academic Standards and Regulations

Registration Policies

Limitations on Course Loads

A student cannot take more than 19 semester

hours without the written permission of the

student’s academic advisor and the Dean of

Academic Affairs. Generally, this permission

is not granted to a student who does not have

at least a 3.5 cumulative grade point average.

Audit Policy

To audit a course, students must register by

contacting the Office of Records and

Registration. Those who audit do so only to

peruse a class; they may not have the privilege

of participation in class discussions, laboratory

work, or fieldwork. Auditing is limited to

credit courses. A list of courses appropriate

for audit is available in the Office of the

Provost. Auditing will not be permitted if a

class is filled.

Auditors do not take tests, submit term papers,

or receive grades, nor do they have the

privilege of receiving peer tutoring. Auditors

will not receive college credit or a grade for

the course; however, a notation of the audit

will be made on the student’s permanent

record. Library privileges are available under

this status.

Changing from audit to credit or credit to audit

will be permitted only during the designated

add period at the beginning of each semester

(only during the first week of classes). Credit

for audited courses cannot be established at a

later date except by enrolling in the course for

credit in a subsequent semester and satisfying

all course requirements at that time.

Students who audit a class will pay full tuition

and fees for the course. A certificate of

residence is also required.

Older Adult Audit

Adults 60 or older may audit credit courses on

a space-available basis at no charge (see

above audit policy for details). Anyone

interested should contact the Office of

Records and Registration. Proof of age may be

required.

Cross Registration of Full-Time Students

Full-time matriculated students can enter into

a cross registration arrangement with other

SUNY campuses. Students may cross register

for 3 credits of college-level courses each

semester. Students must be matriculated, have

a GPA of 2.0, be in good academic standing,

and be registered for at least 12 combined

credits. Approval from both the home and host

institution is required. Anyone interested

should contact the Office of Records and

Registration for further information and

guidelines.

Waiver of Requirements

Institutional degree requirements for associate

degree programs at Columbia-Greene

Community College, on file with the New

York State Education Department and the

State University of New York, and found on

page 70, should not be waived. Any

exceptions must be approved in writing by the

Dean of Academic Affairs.

Waived courses do not decrease the number of

credit hours required for graduation.

Course Substitutions

Academic advisors must provide written

approval for all course substitutions.

Substitutions may only be made with

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equivalent courses within the same division’s

offerings.

Division chairs must provide written approval

for any substitution which uses courses from

divisions other than their own.

Dropping a Course

Students may drop a course until the census

date, which may vary for individual courses

(check with the Office of Records and

Registration for specific details). Census date

is defined as 20 percent of the full semester.

After officially dropping a course, it will not

appear on the student’s transcript. However,

there may be a financial liability for originally

registering for this course. Refer to the refund

policy on page 69 for further information.

A student may also be dropped from a course

if he or she has been reported by the instructor

as never attending.

To Drop One or More Courses

Students wishing to drop courses may do so

through Banner Self-Service. All students are

advised to check with their academic advisor

and the Bursar’s Office to determine the

impact a drop will have on degree completion

and financial liability. Matriculated students

receiving financial aid should also contact the

Financial Aid Office to discuss any possible

impact on financial aid eligibility.

Students wishing to drop or withdraw from all

courses must contact the Office of Records

and Registration.

Adding a Course

Students may add a course until the end of the

first week of classes without special

permission. After the first week of classes,

special consideration will be determined by

the Dean of Academic Affairs after

consultation with the instructor. The last day

to add courses that are special dated is

determined on a per-course, per-semester

basis. Check with the Records and

Registration Office for details.

Withdrawing from a Course

The withdrawal period begins after census

date. A student may withdraw from a class

after the census date, typically 20 percent of

the full semester, but this may vary for

individual courses. Please check with the

Office of Records and Registration for

specific details. The student will receive a

grade of W for the withdrawn course on their

transcript. Failure to attend class or an

informal notification to instructors will not be

considered official notice of withdrawal.

To Withdraw from One or More Courses

Students who wish to withdraw from courses

may do so through Banner Self-Service unless

they are withdrawing from all courses. Any

student who wishes to withdraw from all

courses must complete a withdrawal form,

which is available from the student’s

academic advisor or from the Office of

Records and Registration. Signatures must be

obtained from the student's academic advisor

as well as the Financial Aid Office before

submitting this form to the Office of Records

and Registration. Forms must be submitted by

the deadline established in the college catalog.

Medical/Compassionate Withdrawal

A student can request a medical/

compassionate withdrawal where extreme

illness, injury, or other significant situation

prevents them from completing classes. The

circumstances for the student request would

generally involve death in the student’s

immediate family, unforeseen physical or

mental health difficulties, or an unexpected

family illness that requires the student’s

presence and prohibits the completion of the

course.

Withdrawals may result in a recalculation of

financial aid eligibility. Students receiving

financial aid should discuss the implications

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with the financial aid office before requesting

a withdrawal.

Requests for a medical/compassionate

withdrawal must be submitted in writing to

the Dean of Student Development. Supporting

documentation must be included and received

by the last day of classes for the semester in

order for the appeal to be accepted and

approved. The student will receive notice of

the decision.

Matriculated students who withdraw from all

courses may enroll for courses in a subsequent

semester without having to apply for

readmission. If, however, matriculated

students withdraw from all courses and do not

continue their enrollment in a subsequent

semester, they must apply for readmission

and meet any new curriculum requirements in

effect at the date of readmission.

Independent Study

Independent study is a form of learning

whereby a faculty member and the student

cooperatively design a written contract

equivalent to college-level study within a

specific discipline.

1. Students must have completed at least 12

semester hours from an accredited college

and possess a cumulative grade point

average of 3.0 or higher as of the date of

the written contract for independent study.

2. Transfer students must supply official

transcripts to verify grade point average.

3. Independent study will be under the

supervision of a faculty member affiliated

with Columbia-Greene Community

College.

4. An independent study cannot be

substituted for a course in the catalog. It

will appear on the transcript with a course

title and code identifying it as an

independent study.

5. A student may take only one independent

study per semester and a maximum of

three at Columbia-Greene.

6. Each hour of credit should reflect a

minimum of 45 hours of work.

7. To register, a student must hand in a

completed contract approved and signed

in the following order: the student, the

faculty, the registrar, the division

chairperson, and the Dean of Academic

Affairs.

8. Deadline for registration and completion

of projects will follow the regular college

calendar as published in the current

catalog.

9. Independent study contract forms and

regulations are available in the Office of

the Provost.

Student Records

Annual Notification to Students

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy

Act (FERPA) affords eligible students certain

rights with respect to their education records.

(An “eligible student” under FERPA is a

student who is 18 years of age or older or who

attends a postsecondary institution.) These

rights include:

1. The right to inspect and review the

student’s education records within 45 days

after the day Columbia-Greene

Community College (hereafter, the

“college”) receives a request for access. A

student should submit to the Registrar a

written request that identifies the record(s)

the student wishes to inspect. The

Registrar will make arrangements for

access and notify the student of the time

and place where the records may be

inspected.

2. The right to request the amendment of the

student’s education records that the

student believes is inaccurate, misleading,

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or otherwise in violation of the student’s

privacy rights under FERPA.

A student who wishes to ask the college to

amend a record should write the Registrar,

clearly identify the part of the record the

student wants changed and specify why it

should be changed.

If the college decides not to amend the

record as requested, the college will notify

the student in writing of the decision and

the student’s right to a hearing regarding

the request for amendment. Additional

information regarding the hearing

procedures will be provided to the student

when notified of the right to a hearing.

3. The right to provide written consent

before the college discloses personally

identifiable information (PII) from the

student’s education records, except to the

extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure

without consent.

The college discloses education records

without a student’s prior written consent

under the FERPA exception for disclosure

to college officials with legitimate

educational interests.

A college official is a person employed by

the college in an administrative,

supervisory, academic, research, or

support staff position; a person serving on

the board of trustees; a student serving on

an official committee, such as a

disciplinary or grievance committee; a

person employed by SUNY System

Administration; or a person who is

employed by the campus’s law

enforcement unit. A college official also

may include a volunteer or contractor

outside of the college who performs an

institutional service of function for which

the college would otherwise use its own

employees and who is under the direct

control of the college with respect to the

use and maintenance of PII from

education records, such as an attorney,

auditor, or collection agent or a student

volunteering to assist another college

official in performing his or her tasks.

A college official has a legitimate

educational interest if the official needs to

review an education record in order to

fulfill his or her professional

responsibilities for the college; performs a

task that is specified in his or her position

description or contract agreement;

performs a task related to a student’s

education; performs a task related to the

discipline of a student; provides a service

or benefit relating to the student or

student’s family, such as health care,

counseling, job placement or financial aid;

maintains the safety and security of the

campus or participates in conducting

studies, evaluations or assessments of

educational programs.

4. The right to file a complaint with the U.S.

Department of Education concerning

alleged failures by the college to comply

with the requirements of FERPA. The

name and address of the Office that

administers FERPA is:

Family Policy Compliance Office

U.S. Department of Education

400 Maryland Avenue, SW

Washington, DC 20202

FERPA permits the disclosure of PII from

students’ education records, without consent

of the student, if the disclosure meets certain

conditions found in §99.31 of the FERPA

regulations. Except for disclosures to college

officials, disclosures related to some judicial

orders or lawfully issued subpoenas,

disclosures of directory information, and

disclosures to the student, §99.32 of FERPA

regulations requires the institution to record

the disclosure. Eligible students have a right

to inspect and review the record of

disclosures. A postsecondary institution may

disclose PII from the education records

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without obtaining prior written consent of the

student –

• To other college officials, including

teachers, within the college whom the

college has determined to have

legitimate educational interests. This

includes contractors, consultants,

volunteers, or other parties to whom

the college has outsourced

institutional services or functions,

provided that the conditions listed in

§99.31(a)(1)(i)(B)(1) - (a)(1)(i)(B)(2)

are met. (§99.31(a)(1))

• To officials of another college where

the student seeks or intends to enroll,

or where the student is already

enrolled if the disclosure is for

purposes related to the student’s

enrollment or transfer, subject to the

requirements of §99.34.

(§99.31(a)(2))

• To authorized representatives of the U.

S. Comptroller General, the U. S.

Attorney General, the U.S. Secretary

of Education, or State and local

educational authorities, such as a State

postsecondary authority that is

responsible for supervising the

university’s State-supported education

programs. Disclosures under this

provision may be made, subject to the

requirements of §99.35, in connection

with an audit or evaluation of Federal-

or State-supported education

programs, or for the enforcement of or

compliance with Federal legal

requirements that relate to those

programs. These entities may make

further disclosures of PII to outside

entities that are designated by them as

their authorized representatives to

conduct any audit, evaluation, or

enforcement or compliance activity on

their behalf. (§99.31(a)(3) and §99.35)

• In connection with financial aid for

which the student has applied or which

the student has received, if the

information is necessary to determine

eligibility for the aid, determine the

amount of the aid, determine the

conditions of the aid, or enforce the

terms and conditions of the aid.

(§99.31(a)(4))

• To State and local officials or

authorities to who such information is

specifically required to be reported or

disclosed pursuant to a state statute

adopted prior to Nov. 19 1974, if the

allowed reporting or disclosure

concerns the juvenile justice system

and the system's ability to effectively

serve the student whose records are

released; or information that Is

allowed to be reported pursuant to a

State statute adopted after November

19,1974, which concerns the juvenile

justice system and the system's ability

to effectively serve, prior to

adjudication, the student whose

records are released. (§99.31(a)(5))

• To organizations conducting studies

for, or on behalf of, the college, in

order to: (a) develop, validate, or

administer predictive tests; (b)

administer student aid programs; or (c)

improve instruction. (§99.31(a)(6))

• To accrediting organizations to carry

out their accrediting functions.

(§99.31(a)(7))

• To the parents of an eligible student if

the parents have submitted official

evidence that the student is a

dependent for IRS tax purposes.

(§99.31(a)(8))

• To comply with a judicial order or

lawfully issued subpoena.

(§99.31(a)(9))

• To appropriate officials in connection

with a health or safety emergency,

subject to §99.36. (§99.31(a)(10))

• Information the college has designated

as “Directory Information” under

§99.37. (§99.31(a)(11)) (see list

below)

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• To a victim of an alleged perpetrator

of a crime of violence or a non-

forcible sex offense, subject to the

requirements of §99.39. The

disclosure may only include the final

results of the disciplinary proceeding

with respect to that alleged crime or

offense, regardless of the finding.

(§99.31(a)(13))

• To the general public, the final results

of a disciplinary proceeding, subject to

the requirements of §99.39, if the

college determines the student is an

alleged perpetrator of a crime of

violence or non-forcible sex offense

and the student has committed a

violation of the college’s rules or

policies with respect to the allegation

made against him or her.

(§99.31(a)(14))

• To parents of a student regarding the

student’s violation of any Federal,

State, or local law, or of any rule or

policy of the college, governing the

use or possession of alcohol or a

controlled substance if the college

determines the student committed a

disciplinary violation and the student

is under the age of 21. (§99.31(a)(15))

• To Veterans Administration Officials

pursuant to 38 USC §3690 (c).

• To the court those records that are

necessary to defend the college when

a student initiates legal action against

the institution. (§99.31(a)(9))

• To the Military, directory information

as it is presently defined under the

Solomon Amendment, the student's

name and address; telephone listing;

date and place of birth; class level;

academic major; degrees received and

the educational institution in which the

student was most recently enrolled

even if the institution has not

designated such Information as

directory information in its policy.

Information that is not required to

release to the Military: directory

Information, but only if the student has

requested that the college not release

such information to anyone,

information the institution certifies It

does not have, and information not

defined as directory information.

• When the disclosure concerns a

registered sex offender, including a

student, and is information received

under a community notification

program under 42 USC §14071.

(99.31(a)(16))

Directory Information

Directory Information or information from an

eligible student’s education record, that may

be disclosed without the student’s written

permission, as defined in 20 USC §

1232g(a)(5)(A) and adopted by the college,

includes:

• The student’s name

• Address

• Telephone Listing

• E-Mail Addresses

• Major field of study

• Dates of attendance

• Enrollment status (full time or part

time)

• Degrees and awards received

• Dates of degrees, honors and awards

• Participation in officially recognized

activities and sports

• Weight and height of members of

athletic teams

Students have the right to withhold disclosure

of such Directory Information upon

submission of an Authorization to Withhold

Directory Information form, which is

available from the Registrar.

Note to Parents

At the post-secondary level, parents have no

inherent rights to inspect a student’s education

records. The right to inspect is limited solely

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to the student. Records may be released to

parents only if one of the following conditions

have been met:

1) through written consent of the student,

2) in compliance with a subpoena,

3) in connection with some health or safety

issue (as determined by the college), and

4) by submission of official evidence, i.e., a

Federal tax return transcript, that the

parents declare the student as a dependent

on their most recent Federal Income Tax

return (Internal Revenue Code of 1986,

Section 152).

Parents cannot assume that because their tax

records have been submitted to the Financial

Aid Office, that the determination of

“dependent” status is resolved. If a parent is

requesting access to a student’s records, a

recent Federal tax return transcript must be

submitted along with the request to the

Registrar.

Student Access to Records

Columbia-Greene Community College

affirms the right of students to know what

records are maintained about them and the

type of information such records contain. No

entry or document will be placed in a student’s

record without notice to the student, with the

exception of published grades,

announcements of honors, and documents or

entries supplied by or at the request of the

student. In general, students’ access to their

records will be limited only by reasonable

regulations as to time, place and supervision.

“Student records” include files, documents,

and other material maintained by officials of

the college that contains information directly

related to a student. Students will not,

however, be allowed to inspect the following

records, except as noted below:

1. Letters of recommendation that have been

obtained under a waiver of inspection

rights.

2. Records made by administrators and

faculty at Columbia-Greene Community

College for their own use and not shown

to others.

3. Financial information furnished by

parents, on the Free Application for

Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students

will be allowed to review such

information if written authorization is

provided by their parents.

Classroom Expectation

Student Conduct

Based on the assumption that students at C-

GCC are mature and responsible members of

both the community and respectful of others’

rights as well as their own, the College has

specific regulations regarding conduct printed

in the Student Handbook.

Additionally, the Student Handbook contains

the College's policy about the rules for

maintaining public order as passed by the

Board of Trustees and approved by the State

Education Department. Copies may be

obtained from the Office of the Dean of

Student Development or the Office of Student

Activities and Leadership Development.

Student Rights

The college supports the following position of

the American Association of University

Professors (1968 Joint Statement of Rights

and Freedoms of Students):

In the classroom and in conference, professors

should encourage free discussion, inquiry, and

expression. Student performance should be

evaluated solely on an academic basis, not on

opinions or conduct in matters unrelated to

academic standards.

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A. Protection of freedom of expression.

Students should be free to take reasonable

exceptions to the data or views offered in

any course of study and to reserve

judgment about matters of opinion, but

they are responsible for learning the

content of any course of study for which

they are enrolled.

B. Protection against improper academic

evaluation. Students should have

protection through orderly procedures

against prejudiced or capricious academic

evaluation. At the same time, they are

responsible for maintaining the standards

of academic performance established for

each course in which they are enrolled.

C. Protection against improper disclosure.

Information about student views, beliefs,

and political associations that professors

acquire in the course of their work as

instructors, advisors, and counselors

should be considered confidential.

Protection against improper disclosures is

a serious professional obligation.

Judgments of ability and character may be

provided under appropriate

circumstances, normally with the

knowledge or consent of the student.

Course Requirements

An outline of all course requirements will be

provided by each instructor to students. This

outline will include a grading policy used to

determine a student’s final grade.

Students are responsible for meeting course

prerequisites and for promptly obtaining any

texts or materials required for the course.

Students who have met course prerequisites at

other institutions will be required to provide

transcripts evidencing satisfactory completion

of the prerequisite courses prior to

registration.

Attendance Policy

Specific attendance policies should be

confirmed with each instructor. Students must

be prompt and in attendance for all classes;

when absent, they are responsible for any

assignments and/or material they may have

missed. A class meeting is an uninterrupted

instructional session involving one or more

classes, a practicum, or a laboratory period

during which a single attendance record is

made. Excusable absences are those verified

as required by the individual faculty member.

If faculty records indicate that a student has

never attended a class, the Office of Records

and Registration will drop the student from a

class. This may affect health insurance,

athletic and financial aid eligibility.

Students receiving financial aid must attend

all courses that they are registered for to

receive funds. Financial aid may be affected if

a student stops attending or never attends

classes. Numerous absences may result in

failure.

Although Columbia-Greene Community

College does not have an institutional

attendance policy, students’ eligibility for

Title IV financial aid is determined, in part, by

their attendance in classes.

Per federal regulations, student attendance

includes, but is not limited to:

• Physically attending an on-campus or

synchronous remote class where there

is an opportunity for direct interaction

with the instructor;

• Submitting an academic assignment;

• Taking an exam, an interactive

tutorial, or computer-assisted

instruction;

• Attending a group session that is

assigned by the instructor;

• Participating in an online discussion

about academic matters; or

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• Initiating contact with the instructor to

ask a question about the academic

subject studied in the course

Academic Integrity

All students must do their own work;

cheating, plagiarism, abuse of college

computers, and other forms of academic

dishonesty can result in a failing grade or

other penalties under the college’s judiciary

procedures. (See “Code of Conduct” section

of the Student Handbook.)

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Academic Status

Approved Grading System

(Note: students should check course outlines

for exact grading policy for each course)

Grade

Definition

Quality

Points

High Achievement

4.00

A-

3.67

B+

3.33

Good Achievement

3.00

B-

2.67

C+

2.33

Satisfactory Achievement

2.00

C-

1.67

Minimal Passing Grade.

Does not indicate the ability to

succeed at a higher level.

1.00

S Satisfactory. This grade is given to

students who satisfactorily complete all course work

in certain credit or non-credit courses as approved by

the Dean of Academic Affairs.

S^ Satisfactory. This grade is given to

students who satisfactorily complete all course work

in certain transitional courses.

ST Satisfactory testing to next level

(transitional courses only).

U Unsatisfactory. This grade is given to

students who do not satisfactorily complete all course

work in certain credit or non-credit courses as

approved by the Dean of Academic Affairs.

W Student-initiated withdrawal from a

course. This grade carries no penalty in the calculation

of the student’s GPA.

I Incomplete. A temporary grade issued by

an instructor when a student has not completed course

requirements due to illness or extenuating

circumstances and when the instructor believes that

the course requirements can be completed.

Arrangements to complete the course must be made

by contract between the student and the instructor

prior to the final grading period. The course work

must be made up within 60 days from when final

grades are due in a given semester or session, or the

grade of I will automatically become a grade of F.

AU Available only to those students registered

as audit students.

Computation of Cumulative Average

Multiply course credits by quality points for

grade received in the class; add total semester

hours; add total points generated. Divide the

total quality points by total semester hours.

The result is the cumulative grade point

average.

Warning Notices

Students who are not making satisfactory

progress in particular courses or who are on

track to receive D or F grades may receive a

notification indicating unsatisfactory

progress. These grades are not entered on the

transcript and are used for guidance purposes

only.

Final Grades

Unofficial transcripts are accessible through

Banner Self-Service for current students or

upon request to Records and Registration,

provided there are no outstanding obligations.

Transcripts

Official and student copies of transcripts will

be issued at the written request of the student.

Current students may request a transcript

using Banner Self-Service. Alumni may

obtain a Transcript Request form from the

College website or from the Office of Records

and Registration. If the student is in good

standing with all college offices and does not

have any financial holds, the request will be

granted. Allow approximately seven to ten

days for processing.

Computation of Cumulative Average

Multiply course credits by quality points for

grade received in the class; add total semester

hours; add total points generated. Divide the

total quality points by total semester hours.

The result is the cumulative grade point

average.

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Warning Notices

Students who are not making satisfactory

progress in particular courses or who are on

track to receive D or F grades may receive a

notification indicating unsatisfactory

progress. These grades are not entered on the

transcript and are used for guidance purposes

only.

Final Grades

Unofficial transcripts are accessible through

Banner Self-Service for current students or

upon request to Records and Registration,

provided there are no outstanding obligations.

Transcripts

Official and student copies of transcripts will

be issued at the written request of the student.

Current students may request a transcript

using Banner Self-Service. Alumni may

obtain a Transcript Request form from the

College website or from the Office of Records

and Registration. If the student is in good

standing with all college offices and does not

have any financial holds, the request will be

granted. Allow approximately seven to ten

days for processing.

Repeating Courses

A student may repeat any course a maximum

of one time, except with the permission of the

Dean of Academic Affairs A grade of W

counts as an attempt. A course in which a

grade of C or better is received can be repeated

only with the permission of the Dean of

Academic Affairs. The original grade will

remain on the student’s transcript; however,

the last grade earned will be used in

computing the student’s cumulative grade

point average. This rule also includes any

transfer courses that are considered equivalent

to a C-GCC course.

Only students repeating courses with the

grade of F can include those courses in their

full-time status for TAP eligibility.

Change of Grade

Students wishing to appeal a grade must do so

no later than one year after completion of the

course.

Semester Credit Hour

A semester hour is an academic unit earned

that represents one hour of lecture or a

minimum of two hours of laboratory per week

for fifteen weeks.

Change of Curriculum

Students wanting to change curriculum should

discuss the change with their academic

advisor and then secure an application to

change curriculum from the Office of Records

and Registration and/or academic advisor. It is

the student’s responsibility to submit

approved paperwork in order to request a

change of curriculum. A student who changes

curriculum will be bound by the graduation

requirements of the catalog current at the time

of the change. Students who change

curriculum and who have transferred credits

from another institution must request a new

transfer-credit evaluation.

All requests to change curriculum will be

reviewed to determine eligibility for entrance

into new curriculum.

Discount Grades/Fresh Start

Discount Grades/Fresh Start is a one-time

only opportunity for students to have previous

grades discounted based on the following

criteria:

A grade of C-, D or F may be discounted if:

• the student was not enrolled at C-GCC

for three consecutive years, and

• the student has now completed 12 or

more semester hours with a 2.0

cumulative grade point average, and

• the course(s) with the C-, D or F

grade(s) are not able to be used as a

general elective,

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• the course(s) have not been used to

certify a previous C-GCC degree

completion.

If all of these conditions have been met, the

student must then file a letter with the Office

of Records and Registration naming the

course(s) and reason(s) for requesting the

elimination, subject to approval by the Dean

of Academic Affairs.

Discounting of grades may impact financial

aid eligibility.

Any grades so discounted will remain on the

student’s transcript but will not be used to

compute the cumulative average.

There is no guarantee, expressed or implied,

that the Fresh Start policy will be recognized

by any other college or university.

Dean’s List and President’s List

The distinction of Dean’s List is awarded for

a grade point average of 3.25 or higher.

President’s List is awarded for a minimum

grade point average of 3.75.

Any student, full or part-time, who

demonstrates either of the above levels of

achievement during any given semester, will

automatically be placed on the Dean’s or

President’s List for that semester.

To qualify for these honors, the student must

complete a minimum of 6 semester hours of

college-level courses per semester. These

college-level courses must earn quality points

towards their GPA and does not include

transitional courses. The student must have no

failures, repeats, or incomplete grades within

the semester under consideration.

Good Academic Standing

A matriculated student is considered to be in

good academic standing at the end of a term

and for the subsequent term if the cumulative

GPA is 2.0 or higher.

Academic Progress

A student is considered to be making

satisfactory progress if a cumulative GPA is

maintained above the level of dismissal

defined in the table below.

Academic Progress Charts

Semester

Hours

Attempted

Average is

Between:

Grade Point Average is

Less Than:

Academic

Warning

Probation

Dismissal

0–13

1.00 - 1.99

1.00

––

14–24

1.50 - 1.99

1.50

1.00

25–38

1.75 - 1.99

1.75

1.25

39–54

1.90 - 1.99

1.90

1.50

55+

––

2.00

1.75

Total credit hours above include only those

attempted at C-GCC. Although not normally

included in the calculation of a student’s grade

point average, for purposes of determining

academic progress, satisfactory and

unsatisfactory grades will be equivalent to a

grade of C and F, respectively.

Probation

In some instances, the college may define a

student as being “on academic probation.”

Academic probation, including any

accompanying constraints on a student’s

activities (e.g., varsity sports, student senate),

is intended as an educational tool to encourage

greater effort by a student who appears to be

having difficulty meeting certain academic

standards. Being on academic probation may

prevent a student from registering for

academic course work as a matriculated

student if certain conditions are not met.

Matriculated students placed on probation

will generally not be allowed to register for

more than 13 semester hours. Transitional

skills course work will be included in the

calculation of the grade point average when

determining probation status.

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Dismissal

(Unsatisfactory Academic Progress)

Matriculated students are recommended for

dismissal when, in the opinion of the college,

they fail to demonstrate the ability and interest

required for successful completion of a given

program and are not considered to be in good

academic standing.

A dismissed student will lose matriculated

status and has the following options:

1. Continue as a part-time, non-matriculated

student until the criteria for satisfactory

progress are met with a minimum of 6

credit hours, and then seek readmission.

2. Appeal the dismissal. If the dismissal is

upheld, the student cannot be considered

for readmission until the criteria for

satisfactory progress is met, as described

in paragraph 1, above.

3. A student who has been academically

dismissed two or more times will be

denied the opportunity to appeal until the

student returns on a non-matriculated

basis, completes a minimum of six credit

hours per semester for two consecutive

semesters, and earns a GPA of 2.0 or

higher in each semester.

Academic Appeals

If a student fails to meet the requirements of

good academic standing and believes that

extenuating circumstances contributed to this

failure, the student may appeal dismissal and

apply for reinstatement to matriculated status.

The student must file a written appeal with the

Dean of Academic Affairs by the date

indicated in the notification. A hearing will be

granted by the Academic Appeals

Subcommittee at the earliest possible time. If

reinstatement to matriculated status is

conferred, the student will be placed on

academic and federal financial aid probation

and required to follow an academic plan

designed to return the student to good

academic standing by a specified point in

time. If the student does not meet the

requirements of the academic plan, the student

will be dismissed and will lose eligibility for

all federal financial aid, including student

loans, again. New York State financial aid

awards have separate criteria for

reinstatement of eligibility following

academic dismissal.

Academic Grievance Procedure

A student with a complaint against an

instructor regarding a grade or academic

misconduct should make the complaint to the

particular instructor within twenty days of

receiving the grade or alleged misconduct.

The student and the faculty member should

attempt to resolve the difference informally in

a manner acceptable to both.

Change of grade grievances will not be

accepted after one year of receiving the grade

in question.

If, after meeting with the faculty member, the

student still believes that the situation has not

been resolved, he/she is advised to meet with

the appropriate division/department head. If

necessary, the appeal may then be forwarded

in writing by the student to the Dean of

Academic Affairs for consideration and

resolution. If the issue is still not resolved

satisfactorily by the Dean of Academic

Affairs, the student may appeal directly to the

President of the college for a hearing. The

decision of the President is final.

Honors Studies Program

Mission of the Honors Studies Program

The Honors Studies Program at C-GCC

provides highly motivated students the

opportunity to pursue academic excellence

within a challenging, educational framework.

Honors Studies students will engage in

creative, divergent, and critical thinking; work

closely with faculty; conduct in-depth study

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and research; collaborate with other highly

motivated students; participate in seminars;

enhance their academic records and enrich

their resumes.

Honors Students are encouraged to participate

in extra-curricular activities and community

services.

Admission to the Honors Studies Program

1. Each applicant must submit a completed

application form.

2. All applicants will be interviewed by the

Director of the Honors Studies Program.

3. To be accepted into the program, students

must be matriculated with a minimum

cumulative GPA of 3.25 after completion

of 12 semester hours.

4. New students or transfer students with no

cumulative GPA may also apply. The

application will be reviewed by the

Honors Committee.

Honors Studies Program Graduation

Requirements

1. A minimum of 12 semester hours of

Honors level courses that includes 4 out of

the following 5 requirements (Transfer

students may transfer 2 of the 4

requirements):

An Honors course in the student’s major

field of study.

An additional Honors course in the

student’s major field of study

An Honors interdisciplinary course.

An Honors general education course.

An Honors course of student’s choosing.

AND

2. A minimum grade of B in each Honors

course.

AND

3. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 at

the time of graduation from the college.

Honors Studies Opportunities

Honors Studies credits may be earned through

the following options:

1. Honors Enriched Courses: Students with

the prior agreement of their professor(s)

may choose and/or continue a project,

paper, or body of work to elevate a regular

course to Honors level. The student will

collaborate with the professor(s) to

design/construct the project. A written

contract is then submitted to the Director

of Honors Studies by the due date

indicated on the contract. The project must

be approved by the Director of Honors

Studies and the Dean of Academic

Affairs.

2. Independent Study: This opportunity

allows a student and professor(s) to

cooperatively design and undertake a

course equivalent to Honors-level study

within a specific discipline. A written

proposal from the student and the

professor must be submitted to the Honors

Studies Director by Census Date. The

proposal must be approved by the Director

of Honors Studies, the professor’s

Division Chairperson, and the Dean of

Academic Affairs.

For more information, please contact the

Director of Honors Studies at 518.697.6467.

Adult Student Honor Society

Chi Gamma Chi chapter of Alpha Sigma

Lambda is one of the nation’s oldest and

largest adult honor societies. The aim is to

recognize the special achievements of adults

who accomplish academic excellence while

facing the competing interests of home and

work. It is dedicated to the advancement of

scholarship and recognizes high scholastic

achievement in an adult student’s career.

To qualify for membership, students must be

at least 24 years old, matriculated, have a

minimum of 24 graded semester hours from

C-GCC in an undergraduate degree program

and have a minimum GPA of 3.2 on a 4.0

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scale. Members are then selected from the

highest ten percent of those students who meet

the requirements.

ALPHA BETA GAMMA Honor Society

Alpha Beta Gamma is the sole international

business honor society for accredited junior,

community, and technical two-year colleges.

The society exists to recognize and reward

academic excellence and encourage

scholarship among business and professional

honor students and to recognize the

contribution to learning by professors and

business professionals.

To be eligible for membership in Alpha Beta

Gamma, students must be enrolled in

Business or Professional curriculum at a two-

year degree granting institution. Students

must have completed 12 credit hours, with a

minimum of 3.0 or equivalent GPA.

PHI THETA KAPPA Honor Society

The Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

recognizes and encourages scholarship among

two-year-college students. The Honor Society

provides students with an opportunity to grow

as leaders, serve the college and the

community, exchange ideas and ideals, reap

the benefits of fellowship activities with

peers, and stimulate an interest in continued

academic excellence. A student who has

completed at least 12 semester hours at C-

GCC and has a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5

is eligible to join the Phi Theta Kappa Honor

Society.

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Academic and Student Services

Student Success Center

Located opposite the campus library, the

Student Success Center is a dynamic learning

space where students can collaborate with

their peers, SSC staff and faculty. The SSC

delivers a range of services and programs that

support students’ academic experiences,

including tutoring in all subject areas,

academic success coaching, study and testing

areas, assistance with utilizing student

technology, and a variety of workshops. The

Student Success Center also provides students

with on campus computer lab spaces, as well

as calculator and laptop loaner programs. All

services and resources are available in person

in Suite 113 or virtually through the C-GCC

website and Virtual SSC in Brightspace;

walk-in services are available but scheduled

appointments are recommended for tutoring

and coaching.

Testing in the Student Success Center

The Student Success Center administers

placement tests and challenge exams as

determined appropriate by Admissions and

Academic Advising. The SSC also serves as a

make-up testing space through the semester.

Students wishing to take make-up tests in the

SSC need to seek permission from their

instructor and first make arrangements with

them. All testing administered and proctored

by the Student Success Center requires pre-

scheduled appointments, walk-in testing

services are not available. Students needing

extended time or other accommodations

should contact the Office of Accessibility

Services for testing.

Library and Media Services

The Columbia-Greene Community College

Library & Media Services supports the

college mission by providing access to

information services, resources, and

instruction central to student success. The

library supports the academic programs,

diverse cultural interests, intellectual growth,

and general needs of the entire college

community.

The two-story college library is located at the

north end of the Main Building. It occupies

15,900 square feet and has a seating capacity

for approximately 100.

The library features Wi-Fi, printing, and

several desktop computers with full internet

access. In addition, the library provides a

variety of study spaces including a group

study room.

The physical collection is approximately

70,000 books in addition to print periodical

subscriptions, archival microfilm, and DVDs.

Special collections include the Ettelt

Children’s Collection, young adult fiction,

popular fiction, Local History/Rare Books,

and a collection of local maps.

Additionally, the library subscribes to dozens

of online databases. These databases provide

access to scholarly, magazine, and newspaper

articles, most of which are available in full

text. Database access also includes e-books,

streaming video and audio that support

research, teaching, and learning. The library

provides access to complimentary digital

subscriptions to The New York Times and The

Wall Street Journal for all students, staff, and

faculty.

Students are encouraged to discover the many

library services offered. These include library

instruction, reference services, individual

research consultations, and resource

sharing/Interlibrary loan. Librarians build and

maintain a variety of online study guides for

specific class projects, citing sources, and

tutorials. Guides include links to subject-

specific databases, information on selecting a

research topic, citing sources, and credible

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websites. The library also maintains a channel

on YouTube to aid in using the online catalog

and other tutorials.

The library staff is eager to assist students

with all research needs. Librarians conduct

frequent mini courses in the use of the library.

These mini-courses are designed to teach the

information literacy skills necessary for

successful college-level research. These

courses are taught face-to-face and online

each semester.

Media Services include technical support and

equipment for instructional purposes for

faculty, students, and community groups.

Other responsibilities include maintenance

and distribution of audio-visual equipment

used in the classroom setting, as well as other

on-campus programs and activities.

The library supports and complies with New

York State Law (New York State Civil

Practice Law & Rules 4509, Chapter 112,

Laws of 1988) with respect to the

confidentiality of library records, including,

but not limited to the circulation of materials,

database searches, interlibrary loan

transactions, reference queries, and course

reserve requests.

All library records relating to an individual

patron’s use of the library and its resources are

confidential. These records may be consulted

and used by library staff while carrying out

library operations but will not be disclosed to

others except upon the request or consent of

the library user, or pursuant to subpoena, court

order, or otherwise required by law.

Library Hours are posted on the website. The

Library’s main number is: 518-828-4181, ext.

3286 or contact us via email at

[email protected]

Academic Advisement

The academic advisement system helps

matriculated students achieve their immediate

and long-term academic and vocational goals.

On admission, students are assigned a faculty

advisor to assist in planning and implementing

their programs. This is done prior to each

semester by appointment for registration, and

office hours reserved for advisement issues

are maintained throughout the semester.

Student Activities and Clubss

Social, cultural, and recreational activities are

a vital part of the college experience. To

promote these activities, the Student Senate

disburses student activity fees to various clubs

as well as the intercollegiate and intramural

athletics programs.

Consult the Student Handbook or the college

website for a detailed listing of current clubs,

organizations, and athletic programs.

Athletics and Intramurals

The athletic and intramural program

complements the academic mission of the

college by providing Student-Athletes with a

well-rounded collegiate experience. C-GCC is

a member of the National Junior College

Athletic Association (NJCAA) and Region

III. C-GCC encourages participation in

intercollegiate athletics, club sports and

intramural programs.

Bookstore

The college bookstore carries not only the

usual textbooks and supplies that are stocked

for the convenience of students but also such

items as C-GCC clothing, student crafts,

backpacks and totes, art supplies, and

paperbacks.

Daycare Center

A licensed daycare center operates in a

separate and specially designed building for

three- to five-year-old children of students,

faculty, and staff. Parents are encouraged to

make arrangements for daycare as soon as

their schedules are complete for the semester.

Fee schedules are posted annually.

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Advising, Career & Transfer

Academic, career, and transfer advising is a

shared responsibility essential to the

educational experience and student success.

As a result of their experience in Advising,

Career & Transfer Services, students will:

• Explore fields of study and career

paths.

• Take advantage of campus and

community opportunities to gain

experience and enhance classroom

learning.

• Independently evaluate their progress

toward degree completion and/or

college transfer.

• Navigate the transfer process and/or

pursue employment opportunities.

Advising, Career & Transfer strives to help

students achieve these outcomes by offering

individual appointments and a variety of

activities and resources designed to

supplement the individual counseling

sessions.

Academic Advising

Upon admission, students are assigned a

faculty advisor who will meet with them

individually to guide them through their

college education and degree requirements.

Students can receive help in choosing a major,

selecting courses to fulfill requirements for

their major, and tailor their college education

to prepare them for employment or transfer

for further study.

Career & Transfer

Advisors provide individual assistance to

students in the areas of self-assessment, career

exploration, choosing a career path,

employment after degree completion or

college transfer for further study.

FOCUS2 Career Tool

FOCUS2 is a web-based career guidance

system that helps individuals systematically

make decisions about college majors and

career choices. FOCUS2 is best utilized in

conjunction with advising and other career

development services offered.

Office of Career Success

The mission of the Office of Career Success is

to ensure every student at C-GCC has access

to meaningful, experiential learning

opportunities that foster self-discovery and

develop professional skills for lifelong career

success.

Services provided to students include, but are

not limited to:

• one-on-one coaching sessions for

career and professional skills;

• résumé and cover letter review;

• job interview preparation;

• job and internship search assistance,

and

• preparation for academic internships,

including identification of appropriate

learning objectives, completion of any

required background

checks/screening, and self-assessment

of career competencies.

Each semester, the Office of Career Success

collaborates with faculty to provide valuable

career-related events including a speaker

series, mock interviews, and workshops.

Students can find out more about these events

by logging on to Purple Briefcase and viewing

the events calendar. This calendar also

includes external events (job fairs, hiring

days) that may be of interest to students.

The Office of Career Success maintains

relationships with local employers and

provides assistance with posting opportunities

in Purple Briefcase, designing appropriate

internship and experiential learning

opportunities for students, and connecting

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with the Workforce and Student Activities

offices for job fairs and other career-related

student events.

Location

The Office of Career Success is located in

room 107A in the Community Engagement

and Professional Development suite.

Appointments can be made in the Advising

Office (Room 112) or by e-mailing

[email protected].

Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday

through Friday, and evening appointments are

available upon request. The office is open

when classes are in session, as well as during

the winter break. Telephone: 518.697.6395.

College Central

College Central is a web-based career

management system available to C-GCC

students and alumni, which can be accessed

through the MyCGCC page on the college

website. Free registration allows access to

local and national job listings, as well as

internship and gap year opportunities.

Students/alumni may also apply for jobs, view

upcoming events and browse academic, career

and transfer resources and links.

Laptop and Calculator Loan Programs

The Columbia-Greene Community College

Foundation offers a Laptop Loan Program,

facilitated through the Student Success

Center. Students may borrow a laptop for the

duration of the semester. Students also have

the option to borrow a scientific or graphing

calculator through the SSC for the semester.

Availability may vary for laptops and

calculators, contact the SSC to request

information or submit a request to borrow a

device for a current term. This service is

offered at no cost for students, students are

only charged to replace damaged or non-

returned devices (charges are applied to

student account through Bursar’s Office).

Office of Accessibility Services

Vision

The Office of Accessibility Services seeks to

facilitate a respectful, equitable college

campus, inclusive of students with

disabilities.

Mission

The Office of Accessibility Services is

committed to providing expertise and

guidance toward the development of inclusive

environments which allow students with

disabilities to access all institutional

opportunities. We engage in disability

education, advance the concepts of Universal

Design, and promote disability as a

component of diversity.

Enduring Values

The Office of Accessibility Services aligns

itself with the following CAS Standards,

when adopting its values: “The values and

practices of DRS (OAS) should advance the

philosophy that human variation is natural and

vital in the development of dynamic

communities; inclusion and equal

participation are matters of social justice;

accessible and usable design is a shared

responsibility essential for equity and full

participation; and disability is a sociopolitical

construct that includes people with a variety

of conditions who share common

experiences.” (CAS Standards 2019).

A "student with a disability" is defined as

one "who has a physical or mental impairment

which substantially limits one or more of such

person’s major life activities, has a record of

such impairment, or is regarded as having

such impairment". A "qualified" student is

one who meets the requisite academic and

technical standards required for admission to

the college.

Academic adjustments may include:

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• physical accessibility arrangements;

• sign language interpretation for deaf

students;

• assistive technology devices;

• audio taped lectures; Note: Digital

recorders are considered personal

devices.

• peer note takers/readers/scribes; Note:

These services may be provided

through the use of technology

• alternatives to print materials, e.g.,

textbooks in digital format; Note:

Reformatted textbooks are not udio

books. Text reading software, which

is free on most computer operating

systems, is required to reformat the

printed text to speech;

• reduced course load/full time status;

• course substitutions if appropriate;

• testing accommodations such as extra

test time, a reduced distraction

environment, alternative formats for

exams and learning materials.

Academic adjustments DO NOT include:

• personal assistants, individual

personal tutors or personal assistive

technology,

• academic adjustments that are unduly

expensive, substantially disruptive,

pose a hazard to others or would

fundamentally alter the nature of a

program, or

• waivers or modifications to the Code

of Conduct.

Columbia-Greene Community College is not

required to provide requested or preferred

academic adjustments. In our quest to create

an equitable environment which leads to

successful learning, OAS is committed to the

consideration of reasonable, appropriate, and

effective adjustments.

All academic adjustment requests are

reviewed on a case-by-case, course-by-course

basis in consideration of each student’s

academic needs and the fundamental learning

objectives of each course. Academic

adjustment requests are approved or denied

based on what is reasonable for both.

To receive services, students are required to

identify themselves to the Office of

Accessibility Services in a timely manner and

provide documentation of the disability from

a qualified professional in the area of the

disability.

Location of the OAS

The OAS is located in room 101A of the Main

Building. Please see our page on the college

website for information about office hours.

Telephone: 518.697.6437.

NVRA

The Office of Accessibility Services is a

National Voter Registration Act (NVRA)

voter registration site. Assistance is provided,

upon request, to any student with a disability

that wishes to complete a Voter Registration

Form. The form can also be found on-line at:

http://www.elections.ny.gov/NVRA.html

Off-Campus Housing

C-GCC does not have residence halls, but a

current list of available apartments,

efficiencies, and rooms is maintained in the

Student Services Office. Housing and

transportation are the students’

responsibilities; the college does not inspect,

supervise, or endorse student-housing

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facilities. Because public transportation is

unavailable, a vehicle is recommended.

Contact the Student Life Office.

Orientation

Conducted near the beginning of the academic

year, the Orientation Program facilitates the

adjustment to college life at Columbia-Greene

by enabling students to informally become

acquainted with each other, faculty, staff, and

available services.

All new full-time and part-time matriculated

students are notified by mail of the orientation

date(s) and agenda. Non-matriculated

students are also welcome to attend.

There is a mandatory, 1-day Nursing

Orientation program in August for all students

entering NU 101. See the Nursing Program

section of this catalog for more information.

Adult Student Orientation

An Adult Student Orientation is offered at the

beginning of the fall and spring semesters.

Typically, the orientation is held in the

evening to accommodate the adult learners.

Health Services/College Nurse

The Health Services Office is located in Room

316. Services provided include emergency

first aid, disease prevention education,

assistance with referrals to medical/healthcare

providers and strategies to manage illnesses

while on campus. In addition, a limited

number of over-the-counter oral medications

are available. Immunization records are

reviewed and filed in the Health Services

Office. Student athletes’ physical evaluations,

as well as nursing students’ health

assessments, are also reviewed and

maintained in the Health Services Office.

Immunization transcripts for students

transferring to other colleges can be provided

upon receipt of signed authorization.

Informative materials on various health-

related topics are available. The Health

Services Office may be reached at

518.697.6303. In the event of a medical

emergency in the Nurse’s absence, contact

Security by calling the switchboard operator.

Sexual Harassment Policy

Sexual harassment is against the law and a

violation of the non-discriminatory policy of

Columbia-Greene Community College.

Harassment on the basis of sex is a violation

of federal law, including Section 703 of Title

VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Title

IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. It

is also a violation of New York State’s human

rights law. Sexual harassment, like

harassment, based on race, color, national

origin, or religion, will not be condoned by

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whether it occurs in our educational programs

or at our workplace. For more information see

the Student Handbook.

Crime Statistics

Columbia-Greene Community College

complies with the United States Department

of Education, Title 20 of the U.S. Code

Section 1092 (f), Chapter 597, Article 129-A.

On request, the Office of the Dean of Student

Development as well as The Office of

Security, will provide all campus crime

statistics as reported to the United States

Department of Education. The Department of

Education assists colleges and universities in

providing students with a safe environment in

which to learn and keeps parents and students

well informed about campus security.

A copy of the C-GCC Campus Crime

Statistics Report is available from the Office

of the Dean of Student Development.

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Financial Aid

Financial aid is available to qualified students

at Columbia-Greene Community College (C-

GCC). Financial aid is considered any grant,

scholarship, loan, or employment opportunity

with the purpose of assisting students with

educationally related expenses. Financial aid

at C-GCC is awarded on the basis of student

need and the availability of funds. Funds are

limited so students are encouraged to submit

the Free Application for Federal Student Aid

(FAFSA) as soon after October 1 as possible.

Financial aid funding comes primarily from

four sources, the Federal government, State

government, colleges and universities, and

private organizations. Descriptions of the aid

programs, eligibility requirements,

application procedures, and award amounts

are summarized on the following pages.

Students wishing to be considered for

assistance from aid programs administered by

C-GCC must complete a Free Application for

Federal Student Aid (FAFSA School Code

006789) annually. The FAFSA may be

completed online at www.studentaid.gov.

New York State residents who complete their

FAFSA online will also have the opportunity

to complete their Express TAP Application

(TAP School Code 2038) online in the same

session (to apply for a TAP award).

General Financial Aid Requirements

To be eligible for financial aid a student must:

• Be a U.S. or eligible noncitizen

• Have graduated from a high school in

the U.S., or earned a High School

Equivalency Diploma (TASC or

GED), or passed federal approved

“Ability to Benefit” test as defined by

the commissioner of the State

Education Department

• Be matriculated in an approved

program of study and be in good

academic standing

Verification Procedures

The College will comply with all verification

requirements as required in the current year

U.S. Department of Education Verification

Guide. If an application has been selected for

verification, no disbursement for any Title IV

program will be given until verification has

been completed.

Deadline Dates for Verification

All applicants for whom the College has

received a valid Student Aid Report (SAR or

ISIR) while the student was enrolled must

submit all required documentation by the

deadline date. The deadline date for

completing the verification process is Aug.

31, at the end of each academic year, or no

later than 120 days after the student’s last day

of enrollment, whichever is earlier. Any

applicant who does not complete the

verification process by the deadline date will

forfeit all right to payment.

Notification to Student of Required

Documentation of Verification

When a student’s financial aid application

indicates a need for verification, the student

will be informed by mail in a timely manner

what documentation is needed to satisfy the

verification requirements. Any student who

does not respond to requests for

documentation will be contacted and

informed about the appropriate deadlines for

verification and the consequences of failing to

complete the verification process.

Degree Applicable Credit Hours

Students can only receive federal and state aid

for courses that count toward their degree

program. Tuition bills will NOT reflect

financial aid credits for courses that are not

degree applicable. Students should review

their schedule and tuition bills very carefully

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for any discrepancies relating to courses and

financial aid.

High School Completion Status

Certain federal aid applicants are now

required to verify their high school

completion status (i.e., high school diploma,

High School Equivalency Diploma (TASC or

GED) or homeschool). College policy

requires that students must submit appropriate

documentation to the Admission's Office to

prove their status. The Financial Aid Office

must review these documents prior to

awarding federal financial aid. Additional

documentation from the student may be

required.

Financial Need and Expected Family

Contribution

Financial aid from most of the major federal

programs is based on financial need (except

for unsubsidized Federal Direct Stafford and

PLUS loans). When you apply for federal

student aid, using the Free Application for

Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the

information you provide is used in a formula

established and approved by the Department

of Education called Federal Methodology

(FM). The formula calculates your Expected

Family Contribution (EFC). This is the

amount that you and your family will be

expected to have available to contribute to

your education. If your EFC is below an

amount set by the federal government, you

should be eligible for a Federal Pell Grant,

assuming you meet all other eligibility

requirements. Your EFC is also used in an

equation to determine how much funding you

may need to attend school. The financial Aid

Office subtracts your EFC from your cost of

attendance. Cost of Attendance - EFC =

Estimated Financial Need to Attend School. If

a student has financial need, this need can be

filled with grants, federal work study,

scholarships and subsidized Federal Direct

Loans, depending on the student's eligibility.

Students who have little or no financial need

can receive grants and scholarships for which

they are eligible. However, they may have

limited or no eligibility for subsidized Federal

Direct Loans. These students, in most cases,

would qualify for unsubsidized Federal Direct

Loan funds. You can get further information

on the EFC formula by contacting the U.S.

Department of Education at 1-800-4FEDAID

or from their website at www.studentaid.gov

Cost of Attendance

These figures are provided for estimating

expenses as individual student costs will vary

and change. Figures will not be finalized until

passage of the state, counties and college

budgets (late spring or early summer).

The estimated cost of attendance (COA) at C-

GCC for full time students who are NYS

residents for 2023-2024 is as follows (these

amounts are based on 2022-2023 costs and are

subject to change).

NY Residents: Estimated Costs for

Fall 2023 and Spring 2024

Full Time Students

Estimated Costs

Tuition & Fees

$5,904

Housing and food

$10,000

Books, course materials,

supplies and equipment

$1,600

Miscellaneous personal

Expenses

$2,700

Total Estimated Costs

$20,204

The estimated cost of attendance (COA) at

CGCC for full time students who are NOT

NYS residents for 2023-2024 is as follows

(these amounts are based on 2022-2023 costs

and are subject to change).

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Non-NY Residents: Estimated Costs for

Fall 2023 and Spring 2024

Full Time Students

Estimated Costs

Tuition & Fees

$11,160

Housing and food

$10,000

Books, course materials,

supplies and equipment

$1,600

Miscellaneous personal

Expenses

$2,700

Total Estimated Costs

$25,460

Federal Financial Aid Programs

Federal Pell Grant

The Federal Pell Grant is awarded to eligible

full and part-time undergraduate students. The

amount of the award is determined by the

student’s financial need. The Federal Pell

Grant may be used for any college related

expenses and, as a grant, does not have to be

repaid (unless the student stops attending

classes and it is determined that the student

has been overpaid). Students who have

already completed their first baccalaureate

(four-year) degree are ineligible to receive a

Federal Pell Grant.

All students may receive Pell grants for up to

12 semesters, measured by percentage of

Scheduled Award(s) disbursed (“Lifetime

Eligibility Used,” or “LEU” field in COD up

to 600%). Award Schedule: Federal Pell

Grant awards for the 2023-2024 academic

year range from $924 to $7,395. The amount

of the award will be affected by the (EFC)

Expected Family Contribution, student’s cost

of attendance and enrollment status.

Application Procedures: Complete the Free

Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

annually and submit the application for

processing. After the application has been

processed, the student will receive a Student

Aid Report (SAR). Based on the SAR

information, the Financial Aid Office will

determine the student’s eligibility for Federal

student aid. Once the award is determined, the

Federal Pell Grant will be credited to the

student’s account and will be disbursed

according to the College’s disbursement

policy.

Year-Round Federal Pell Grants

In certain situations, an eligible student can

receive up to 150 percent of his or her

scheduled Pell Grant award for an award

year. For example, if you are eligible for a

$2,000 Pell Grant for the award year and are

enrolled full-time for both the fall and spring

semesters, you’ll likely receive $1,000 in the

fall and $1,000 in the spring. However,

under certain circumstances, you may be

eligible to receive an additional $1,000 in the

summer semester (resulting in your

receiving 150% of your original award).

Federal Supplemental Educational

Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

This Federal grant is awarded to eligible full

and part-time undergraduate students. The

amount of the award is determined by the

student’s financial need, and by the amount of

funding available to the College. FSEOG may

be used for any college-related expenses and,

as a grant, does not have to be repaid (unless

the student stops attending classes and it is

determined that the student has been

overpaid).

Application Procedures: Eligibility for

FSEOG is automatically determined for all

students who complete the Free Application

for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Selection of Recipients and Allocation of

Awards: To be eligible for FSEOG, the

student must: (1) be in exceptional financial

need determined by the Expected Family

Contribution (EFC) (2) be matriculated in an

eligible degree program (3) not owe any

refunds from the Federal Pell Grant or any

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other award program, and (4) the student must

not be in default on any student loan.

Award Schedule: Awards range from $100 to

$1,000 depending upon the student’s financial

need, the availability of FSEOG funds at C-

GCC, and the amount of any other financial

aid.

Federal College Work Study Programs

(FCWS)

The Federal College Work-Study Program is

financed by federal & institutional funds. This

program gives the student the opportunity to

pay for part of his/her educational expenses by

working a part-time job either on- or off-

campus.

Application Procedures: Eligibility for

FCWS is determined for all students who

complete the FAFSA, indicate an interest in

Work-Study, and complete a work study

contract.

Selection of Recipients and Allocation of

Awards: In order for a student to be eligible

for FCWS, the student must be matriculated,

enrolled at least half time in an eligible degree

program and demonstrate financial need.

Financial need is determined by the

information provided on the student’s

FAFSA. The college makes employment

reasonably available to all eligible students. In

the event that more students are eligible for

FCWS than there are funds and/or positions

available, preference is given to students on a

first-come, first-served basis. Students may

only work for ONE department at a time.

William D. Ford Direct Loan Program

Direct Stafford Loans are a way for the

student to borrow money from the Department

of Education to help finance his/her

education. The student may authorize the

college to use loan proceeds to pay for college

charges, and balances will be refunded to the

student to be used for other educational

expenses. There are three types of Direct

Student Loans:

• Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans – A

Subsidized loan is based on financial

need. Interest will be deferred while

the student is in college.

• Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan –

An Unsubsidized loan is not based on

financial need. Interest starts accruing

at the time the loan is disbursed and

continues until it is paid in full.

• Direct Parent PLUS loan – A PLUS

loan is for parent(s) of eligible

dependent students to assist with their

child’s educational expenses after

Repayment begins 60 days after the

loan is disbursed.

Application Procedures: Eligibility for the

Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized

loans is automatically determined for all

students who complete the Free Application

for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). If the

student chooses to borrow a loan, he/she must

submit a Federal Direct Student Loan

Application. The student will be required to

sign an online master promissory note and

complete an online entrance interview as part

of the application. The forms can be found at

https://studentaid.gov.

Selection of Recipients and Allocation of

Awards: To be eligible for a Federal Direct

Loan, the student must: (1) be a U.S. citizen

or permanent resident alien; (2) be enrolled in

at least six degree-applicable credit hours and

be matriculated in an eligible degree program;

and (3) not owe any refunds from the Federal

Pell Grant or any other award program and

must not be in default on any student loan.

Loan Schedule: A first-year undergraduate

student (defined as less than 30 Degree hours

earned) may borrow up to $3,500 per year.

Eligibility increases to $4,500 for students

defined as second-year students (30+ earned

degree hours). Students may qualify for

additional unsubsidized federal direct Stafford

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funds depending on their dependency status.

An undergraduate may borrow up to an

aggregate limit of $31,000 or $57,500 if the

student is considered independent for federal

financial aid purposes. C-GCC is required to

delay the first disbursement of all federal

loans for first-time freshman borrowers until

the 31st day of the term.

Repayment Terms: The interest rate for the

Federal Direct Subsidized Loan program is

fixed at 3.73 percent. The interest rate for the

Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan program is

fixed at 3.73 percent. The interest rate for the

Federal Direct PLUS Loan is fixed at 6.28

percent. Additionally, all Federal Direct

Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans

borrowers are charged an origination fee of

1.057 percent. Direct PLUS borrowers are

charged a 4.236 percent origination fee.

Selection of Recipients and Allocation of

Awards: To be eligible for a Federal Direct

Loan, the student must: (1) be a U.S. citizen

or permanent resident alien; (2) be enrolled in

at least six degree-applicable credit hours and

be matriculated in an eligible degree program;

and (3) not owe any refunds from the Federal

Pell Grant or any other award program and

must not be in default on any student loan.

There are several different ways to repay a

Federal Direct Loan:

• A standard repayment plan has a fixed

monthly repayment amount for a fixed

period of time, usually 10 years.

• An extended repayment plan has a

lower fixed monthly payment amount,

and loan repayment can be extended

beyond the usual ten years.

• A graduated repayment plan usually

begins with lower monthly payments,

and payment amounts increase at

specified times. Payments may be for

the usual ten-year period, or they may

be extended beyond 10 years.

• An income-based repayment plan sets

an annual repayment amount based on

the borrower’s income after leaving

school. The loan is repaid over an

extended period of time, not to exceed

25 years.

• Pay as you Earn Repayment Plan

(PAYE) has a maximum monthly

payment of 10 percent of discretionary

income and are recalculated each year.

• Revised Pay as you Earn (REPAYE)

has a maximum monthly payment of

10 percent of your discretionary

income and are recalculated each year.

Good option if you are seeking the

Public Service Loan Forgiveness plan.

• Income-Contingent Repayment Plan

is the payments will be lesser of 20

percent of discretionary income and

recalculated each year.

The Direct Loan Servicing Center will be

responsible for maintaining the student’s loan

account and repayments. It is the student’s

responsibility to maintain contact with that

agency. The student will receive information

at both the entrance and exit interviews.

Rights and Responsibilities of Recipients: The

student must continue to make satisfactory

academic progress in his/her program. The

student must not owe any refunds from the

Federal Pell Grant or any other award

program and must not be in default on any

student loan. The student must be enrolled in

degree-applicable credit hours and continue to

attend classes regularly.

Title IV Disbursement Policy Federal Pell

Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational

Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) and Direct

Students

After tuition and other charges (such as Café

Cash, bookstore, day care and emergency

loans) due to Columbia-Greene Community

College are deducted, the remaining financial

aid will be refunded to the student.

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New York State Financial Aid

New York State Tuition Assistance

Program (TAP) (School Code – 2038)

TAP is a New York State grant program

available to qualified New York State

residents who attend an approved

postsecondary institution within the State on a

full-time basis. Eligibility is based on the

family’s New York State taxable income.

Awards will range from a minimum of $500

per year to a maximum of the annual cost of

tuition or $5000 whichever is less. Students

and families will initiate the TAP application

process by completing the Free Application

for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The New

York State Higher Education Services

Corporation (HESC) administers the TAP

program. TAP is a grant and does not have to

be repaid. New York State TAP requires a

minimum 2.00 cumulative grade point

average after a student has received 4

payments.

New York State Satisfactory Academic

Progress

New York State academic standards require

that a student complete a certain number of

credits each term an award is received, accrue

degree credit at specified levels, and maintain

a certain grade point average. The specific

requirements, however, are based on the

number of state awards received, no matter at

what institution, as outlined in the chart

below. An Aid for Part-time Study or part-

time summer TAP award counts as one-half of

a TAP award.

Academic Requirements for the New York State Programs

Program: Associate Degree Semester Based Program Chart – applies to non-remedial students

first receiving aid in 2010-11 and thereafter:

Before being certified for this TAP Payment

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

5th

6th

You must have completed (passed or failed) this

many credits since your last TAP payment*

You must have accrued at least this many credits

since your last TAP payment*

With at least this cumulative grade point average

1.3

1.5

1.8

2.0

*Grades A, B+, B, B-, C+, C, C-, D, F, S, or U constitute completed credits.

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TAP Payments

• TAP payments are limited to three

years (6 payments) for students

enrolled in a two-year associate

program.

• Payment and any TAP award or

scholarship can only be made after a

student begins classes and is

matriculated full time in an approved

program.

• Students may not repeat a course in

which a grade of D or better was

achieved. Students may not repeat a

course for which credit was already

granted.

• Transfer students must submit all

academic transcripts for credit

evaluation.

• To retain eligibility for a TAP award

or scholarship, a student must

maintain good academic standing as

determined by the college.

• If, after completing one associate

degree, students pursue a second

associate degree, they may be eligible

for TAP if the second degree program

is entirely new subject matter with the

student taking 12 credits of required

course work in the new program. It is

strongly recommended to check with

the TAP certifying officer in the

Registrar’s Office regarding the use of

TAP funds for a second associate

degree.

TAP (with ADA)

Education Law section 661(d) (4) provides

that for students who are disabled as defined

by the Americans with Disability Act of 1990,

“the full-time attendance requirement is

eliminated. Such disabled students may be in

part-time attendance, as defined by the

commissioner in order to be eligible to receive

payments. . .”

According to section 145-2.1(a)(4) of the

Regulations of the Commissioner of

Education, for a student with a disability,

“part-time study or attendance shall mean

enrollment for at least three but less than 12

semester hours per semester or the equivalent,

or at least two but less than eight semester

hours per quarter.” ADA Part-Time TAP

recipients must meet all TAP eligibility

requirements. Prior to the 2015-16 academic

year, good academic standing was determined

using the same satisfactory academic progress

standard used for Aid for Part-Time Study –

that was, for each ADA Part-Time TAP

award, a recipient had two semesters to meet

the progress standard.

Beginning with the 2015-16 academic year,

for ADA students who received their first

state award during the 2010-11 academic year

and thereafter and who are enrolled less than

full-time, good academic standing will be

determined using new SAP standards which

does not modify the requirements for disabled

students, but aligns them to be equivalent with

those required of full-time students.

New York State Aid for Part Time Study

(APTS)

The APTS grant program provides funding for

students who are attending college on a part-

time basis (3-11 degree applicable credits per

term). At C-GCC this grant is awarded to

students who have a 2.00 cumulative grade

point average and earned a minimum of 6

credits. APTS awards range from $100 to

$1000. A separate APTS application is

required along with a signed copy of the NYS

tax return.

New York State Part-Time Scholarship

(PTS)

The New York State Part-time Scholarship

(PTS) Award Program provides tuition

awards to students attending a SUNY or

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CUNY community college who are enrolled

in at least 6 but less than 12 credits each term.

Eligibility:

In order to apply a student must be a resident

of NYS and have resided in NYS for 12

continuous months prior to the beginning of

the term; be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-

citizen; have graduated from high school in

the United States, earned a high school

equivalency diploma, or passed a federally

approved “Ability to Benefit” test as defined

by the Commissioner of the State Education

Department; be matriculated in an approved

undergraduate program at a SUNY or CUNY

community college; be enrolled in at least six

but less than 12 credits per term; maintain a

cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or

higher; be in a non-default status on a student

loan made under any NYS or federal

education loan program or repayment of any

NYS award; and be in compliance with the

terms of any service condition imposed by a

NYS award. A recipient of a PTS Award will

receive an award that covers the cost of six

credit hours or $1,500 per term, whichever is

less, at a SUNY or CUNY community

college. Recipients will be selected and

prioritized based on financial need. Financial

need is established in the year the award is

first granted and is determined by the

applicant’s federal Expected Family

Contribution as reflected on the applicant’s

federal student aid report. A lower Expected

Family Contribution demonstrates evidence

of greater financial need.

The Excelsior Scholarship

New York’s tuition-free degree program, the

Excelsior Scholarship, is the first of its kind in

the nation. Even as higher education becomes

more necessary for an individual to succeed,

the cost to attain a college degree is rising

beyond what most families can afford.

Eligibility:

In order to apply, students must: Be residents

of New York State. Plan to attend a SUNY or

CUNY two- or four-year degree program and

take 30 credits per year and make progress

towards graduation. Continue to maintain

good academic standing and be on track to

graduate on time with an associate degree in

two years or a bachelor’s degree in four years.

How it Works:

Covers full tuition for eligible SUNY and

CUNY students. Up to $5,500, minus

amounts received for TAP, Pell or other

awards: A credit from the SUNY/CUNY

school will cover the difference.

Other New York State Scholarship

Programs

New York State offers several scholarships to

students with specific criteria. Listed are

several scholarship opportunities available to

New York State students. Please refer to New

York State Higher Education Services

Corporation’s website www.hesc.ny.org for

details.

• New York State World Trade Center

Memorial Scholarship

• Awards for Children of Veterans

• Memorial Scholarships for Families of

Deceased Firefighters, Volunteer

Firefighters, Police Officers,

• Peace Officers and Emergency

Service Workers

• Persian Gulf Veterans Tuition Awards

• Vietnam Veterans Tuition Awards

• New York State Aid to Native

Americans

• New York State Volunteer

Recruitment Service Scholarship

Veteran’s Benefits: U. S. Department of

Veterans Affairs (VA) Educational Benefits

Eligible veterans and their dependents are

entitled to receive monthly educational

benefits for full- or part-time study under the

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provision of several different veteran

programs. They are as follows:

Type:

• Chapter 30 Montgomery G.I. Bill –

Active Duty

• Chapter 31 Vocational Rehabilitation

• Chapter 32 Post-Vietnam Era

Veterans’ Educational Assistance

Program

• Chapter 33 Post-9/11 G.I. Bill

• Chapter 35 Survivors’ and

Dependents’ Educational Assistance

Program

• Chapter 1606 Montgomery G.I. Bill

• Selected Reserves

• Chapter 1607 Reserve Educational

Assistance Program

• VRAP Veterans Retaining Assistance

Program (Subject to availability and

program expiration date)

Application Procedures: The U.S.

Department of Veterans Affairs website

describes the various VA education programs,

eligibility, and benefit rates. Applicants may

file an online application through the website:

https://benefits.va.gov/gibill/. Applicants will

receive a Certificate of Eligibility that must be

submitted to the college VA Certifying

Official for certification of benefits.

Books and Supplies

Book Vouchers

Students who will be receiving financial

assistance from scholarships, grants or loans

may be eligible for credit at the College Store

for books and supplies after classes begin.

Contact the Financial Aid Office for more

information.

Federal Student Aid Satisfactory

Academic Progress

Satisfactory Academic Progress Status:

Students who meet or exceed the minimum

cumulative qualitative and quantitative

requirements will be considered to be

maintaining satisfactory academic progress.

Unsatisfactory Academic Progress Status:

Students who measure below the minimum

cumulative qualitative and/or quantitative

requirements will be placed on Financial Aid

warning for one semester with the benefit of

aid.

Overall

Attempted

Credit

Hours

Percentage of

Overall

Credits

Earned

Minimum

GPA

Required

1-20

1.0

21-35

30%

1.50

36-50

40%

1.90

51-60

50%

2.0

61-75

60%

2.0

76-85

70%

2.0

86-100

75%

2.0

Timing of Evaluations and Evaluation

Process

The college will measure academic progress

at the end of each term in which Title IV aid

is awarded to students (i.e., fall, spring,

summer). Academic progress will be

measured for all students, both matriculated

and non-matriculated, who are registered in

the term being reviewed. Evaluation of

progress will occur shortly after final grades

are posted by the Records & Registration

Office. Notices of ineligibility will be sent to

students from the college. At the time of

evaluation, grades listed as I (incomplete), F

(failure), W (withdrawal), IP (in progress) will

be considered attempted and unearned. If a

student’s academic record is changed after the

evaluation, the student must submit a written

request to the director of financial aid for re-

evaluation of the ineligibility determination.

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The most common situation leading to such a

request is the successful resolution of

“incomplete” or “late” grades. For a grade

change or course completion to be considered

in the academic progress calculation, the

coursework leading to the grade change must

be completed prior to the first day of classes

in the effective term.

Additionally, the maximum timeframe

evaluation will be completed at the end of

each term. If at the time of evaluation, the

student has attempted less than 150 percent of

the course work required for his/her program,

the student will be considered eligible under

the maximum time frame standard for Title IV

aid for the following term. If, however, the

student has exceeded the maximum number of

attempted credit hours for his/her program,

the student will no longer be eligible for

federal financial aid programs (grants or

loans) for any future term in the program.

Appeal for Maximum Timeframe (150

Percent Waiver) - A student may appeal their

ineligibility for federal Title IV aid due to

reaching the 150% maximum timeframe.

Appeals must be made in writing to the

director of financial aid by noon on the first

day of classes in the effective term.

Appeal of Federal Aid Ineligibility

Decision

Appeal for Unsatisfactory Academic Progress

Status - A determination of ineligibility for

federal student aid may be appealed based on

mitigating circumstances which occurred in

the reviewed term. A mitigating circumstance

is defined as an exceptional or unusual event

beyond the student's direct control, which

contributed to or caused the academic

difficulty. Examples of mitigating

circumstances may include a student

becoming very ill or seriously injured, or a

death in the student's immediate family. An

appeal of the ineligibility decision may be

made through the college's financial aid

waiver process, which begins in the Financial

Aid Office, located in the Main Building.

Complete documentation of the circumstances

that led to the academic difficulty must be

submitted as part of the appeal process.

Appeals are due by noon on the first day of

classes in the effective term. Students

receiving a waiver of academic standing

requirements and students in good academic

standing who receive a waiver of academic

progress requirements will be placed in

satisfactory academic progress for the

effective term only. This is considered the

student's financial aid probationary period.

Students will then be required to meet

academic standing and academic progress

requirements at the end of the effective term

and in all subsequent terms.

Regaining Eligibility for Federal Student

Aid

A student who loses eligibility for federal

student aid due to unsatisfactory academic

progress may regain eligibility by

successfully completing credit courses such

that the student meets the requirements of the

satisfactory academic progress policy

standards. Such courses taken at C-GCC must

be funded without benefit of Title IV student

aid and under no circumstances will aid be

paid retroactively for those courses once

eligibility has been re-established. If these

courses are completed at C-GCC during the

fall, spring or summer term, the student's

academic progress will automatically be

measured at the end of the term.

Enrollment Status and Repeat

Coursework

A student must be enrolled at least half-time

to receive aid from Federal Direct and PLUS

loan programs and Federal Work Study

(FWS). The Pell Grant does not require half-

time enrollment; however, enrollment status

does affect the amount of Pell Grant a student

receives. Half-time enrollment is defined as

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being enrolled in at least 6 credit hours per

semester. Full-time enrollment is defined as

being enrolled in at least 12 credit hours per

semester.

Enrollment status can include repetition of a

previously passed course one time only. The

repetition cannot be due to the student failing

other coursework. For this purpose, passed

means any grade higher than an “F”,

regardless of any school or program policy

requiring a higher qualitative grade or

measure to have been considered to have

passed the course. Below are two scenarios in

which a student can receive federal aid for

repeat coursework:

• If a student receives an F or W grade,

they can repeat the course with the

benefit of federal aid until the course

is passed with a grade of D or better.

• If a student passes a course with an A,

B, C or D grade, they can repeat that

course ONE time only.

Please note: Satisfactory Academic Progress

and 150% rules apply. The highest grade is

calculated in Grade Point Average.

Withdrawals do not count as a retake for the

course. College policy states a student can

only repeat a course two times, unless an

exception is approved by the student’s

academic department.

Important: A student CANNOT receive

federal aid for repeating a previously passed

course due to the student failing other

coursework. Example: Student is taking a

series of courses (this is common in Health

Science programs). Student passes a course(s)

early in the series but then fails a subsequent

course. Student may choose (or be required by

the academic department) to repeat the

previously passed course(s) in the series. The

repeat of the previously passed course(s), will

NOT count in enrollment status for federal

student aid.

Unusual Enrollment History

Students identified by the U.S. Department of

Education as having unusual enrollment

history must be reviewed by the Financial Aid

Office to determine federal aid eligibility. The

Financial Aid Office must determine if there

were valid reasons for the unusual enrollment

history by reviewing enrollment, college

transcripts and financial aid history.

Additional documentation from the student

regarding failure to earn academic credit will

be required. The Financial Aid Office must

document the approval or denial of continued

federal aid eligibility. The decision is final and

cannot be appealed to the Department of

Education. Students who are identified with

unusual enrollment history must also

complete an Identity and Statement of

Educational Purpose.

Identity and Statement of Educational

Purpose

Certain federal aid applicants are now

required to verify their identities and resubmit

a Statement of Education Purpose, as was

originally provided as part of the FAFSA

submission.

The student must appear in person at C-GCC

to verify his or her identity by presenting valid

government-issued photo identification (ID),

such as, but not limited to, a driver’s license,

other state-issued ID, or passport. The college

will maintain a copy of the student’s photo ID

that is annotated with the date it was received

and the name of the official at the college

authorized to collect the student’s ID.

Students may also provide this statement via

postal mail with an original notarized

signature and a copy of valid government-

issued photo identification.

Return of Title IV Aid: Under the Higher

Education Amendments of 1998, Federal

student aid (Pell, FSEOG, and Federal Student

Loans) must be recalculated for students who

withdraw from or stop attending all their

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courses before completing at least 60% of the

term. This calculation is required under the

Return of Title IV Aid regulation. Class

attendance is monitored throughout each term.

Official Withdrawals: If a student officially

withdraws from all courses before completing

at least 60% of the term, federal financial aid

will be recalculated based on the student’s

withdrawal date.

The student’s recalculated aid will be based

on the percentage of time completed in the

term.

Unofficial Withdrawals: If a student does

not formally withdraw from all courses but

stops attending before completing at least

60% of the term, the student is considered

unofficially withdrawn from the College and

the aid will be recalculated under the Return

of Title IV Aid regulation.

In the case of an unofficial withdrawal, the

effective date of withdrawal will be the last

date of documented attendance. If a student

officially or unofficially withdraws after the

end of the college’s refund period, the student

is liable for all tuition and fees, even if the

student’s financial aid is decreased. If the

student’s financial aid previously covered the

bill, but no longer covers it after the Return of

Title IV Aid calculation, the student will be

expected to pay the outstanding tuition and

fees. Further, if the student receives a

disbursement of financial aid, and the Return

of Title IV Aid calculation shows that the

student was not entitled to the funds, the

student will be billed for the funds, and the

overpayment information will be forwarded to

the U.S. Department of Education. It will be

the student’s responsibility to repay the funds

before being eligible to receive any further

federal student aid, even if the student attends

another college. This overpayment will appear

on the Student Aid Report (SAR) until the

overpayment is repaid.

Curriculum Changes and Second Degrees

If a student changes curriculum or graduates

and requests a second degree, the transcript

will be evaluated to determine what portion of

the requirements for that curriculum has been

satisfied.

After a graduation check has been completed,

a new count of credits attempted will be

determined based on the credits completed

that satisfy requirements in the new

curriculum. For example, if a student has

attempted 60 credits but only 30 earned

credits will satisfy requirements in the new

curriculum, the count of the attempted credits

will be reset from 60 to 30. The student will

have a new maximum of 60 additional credits

to complete the new curriculum.

Withdraw/Drop

Financial aid recipients who decide to

withdraw or drop from a course should first

speak to their academic advisors, the

Financial Aid Office, and Records and

Registration Office.

Columbia-Greene Community Foundation

Award Programs

The C-GCC Foundation is a nonprofit New

York State corporation organized and

operated exclusively for educational and

cultural purposes to develop and foster

scholarship and charitable activities. The

foundation administers general and academic

scholarships that have been made available by

contributions, gifts, and bequests.

The Foundation is headed by a board of

directors comprised of community leaders

who oversee the holding, investing,

managing, and awarding of foundation assets.

The availability of awards is based on money

raised and the disposition of funds is at the

sole discretion of the board of directors.

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For further information contact Joan Koweek

at 518.697.6369 or email at

[email protected].

Presidential Scholarships

The C-GCC Presidential Scholarships are

funded through the foundation and are

awarded based on the following guidelines:

1. Applicants must submit a scholarship

application form by the first day of classes

to be considered for the next academic

year. No applications will be accepted

after the first week of classes. Admission

scholarships and financial aid forms will

not be accepted after the first week of

classes.

2. Scholarships will be awarded to

graduating students residing in Columbia

or Greene Counties or applying from high

schools in the Columbia-Greene

Counselors Association. Applicants must

graduate with an average of 90% or

higher. Early Admittance students are

eligible the first semester of their

sophomore year only. Early Admittance

students must have entered C-GCC from

high school with a 90% average or higher.

The student must then have a GPA of 3.25

with a minimum of 12 credits each

semester for their first year attending C-

GCC. Home schooled students must be 17

years old and have a SAT score of 1350 or

higher to be eligible for a Presidential

Scholarship award of $800.00 per

semester.

3. Students earning valedictory or salutatory

rank in their graduation class will be

offered full-tuition scholarships up to 17

credits.

4. The recipient must be a full-time

matriculated student with a minimum of

12 C-GCC credit hours per semester and

be in attendance on the college’s census

date.

5. The scholarship must be used the fall

semester immediately following the

student’s high school graduation. If the

student needs to defer this scholarship for

one semester, the decision to do so will be

at the discretion of the board of directors

of the C-GCC Foundation. Only first-time

college attendees may apply for the spring

semester.

6. Scholarship recipients must complete at

least 12 semester hours of work by the end

of their first semester at C-GCC to

continue eligibility for the second

semester and hold a minimum GPA of 2.5

to continue eligibility for the second

semester.

7. The Presidential Scholarship will be

renewed for the third semester students

who have maintained a 3.25 GPA at the

end of the second semester and have

completed at least 12 C-GCC credit hours

each semester.

8. Disciplinary sanction will cause

revocation of the scholarship.

9. The disposition of all scholarships

remains the prerogative of the board of

directors of the C-GCC Foundation.

10. Students must be enrolled consecutive

semesters in order to maintain eligibility.

Nursing Scholarships

General Nursing Scholarships: available to

students in NU 101, 102, 201, and 202 who

reside in Columbia or Greene County.

Students are selected according to highest

GPA. Number of scholarships awarded is

based on available funds.

The Royce Forgham Hudson Lodge #7 F. &

A.M. Memorial Nursing Scholarship: Two

$1000 scholarships are available to NU 201

students who reside in Columbia County,

demonstrate financial need, and the ability to

succeed in the nursing program. Students may

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submit a letter of application by October 1.

Selection is made by the nursing faculty.

Home Bureau Scholarship: One $500

scholarship is available to a student in NU 102

who resides in Columbia County, is a U.S.

citizen, documents financial need, and has an

anticipated GPA of 2.5 or higher by the end of

NU 102. Applications are available in the

nursing department.

Paul Kellner Nursing Scholarships: for two

semesters are available to students who have

completed NU 102 and plan to work at

Columbia Memorial Hospital upon

graduation. Students must demonstrate

financial need and ability to succeed in the

nursing profession. Application and reference

form are part of the application process.

Applications meeting criteria will be

forwarded to the donor, who will interview the

candidates and select three recipients.

Eleanor & Herman Abel Nursing

Scholarships: Up to ten awards equal to

tuition for two semesters available to

Columbia County students who are eligible to

enter NU 201 and demonstrate financial need.

Selected by nursing faculty in May.

Other Scholarships

Information on other scholarships that are

available may be found by calling the

Foundation Office at 518.697.6369.

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Tuition and Fees

Tuition and fees are established by the C-GCC

Board of Trustees and are subject to change as

deemed necessary. Payment in full is required

by the date specified on the bill.

Payment and/or financial aid award is a valid

commitment of intent to attend C-GCC.

Students who do not pay their accounts in full

by the due date indicated on their bill may be

dropped from classes for non-payment and

will not be able to re-register until full

payment is made. Students who withdraw,

officially or unofficially, are 100% liable for

all tuition and fees. In addition, students who

reported for non-attendance and incur

responsibility for 25% of tuition plus fees.

C-GCC offers a convenient, automatic

payment plan to help students manage their

educational expenses. This payment option is

offered through a partnership with Nelnet

Business Solutions and allows for up to 4-

montly payments. Students can enroll quickly

and easily via their Banner accounts and

should monitor their C-GCC email for

payment plan notifications and enrollment

periods. For more information, contact the

Bursar’s Office.

Residency

To qualify for the New York State resident

tuition rate, a student must currently live in

New York State and have lived within the

state continuously for a period of at least one

year. A student must also be a U.S. citizen, a

permanent resident or have valid immigrant

status. To qualify for the in-state tuition rate,

a student must submit a Certificate of

Residence annually. Per New York State

Education Law, Certificates of Residence can

be obtained no sooner than 60 days prior to the

start of classes and no later than 30 days after

the start of classes. Students who fail to

submit a Certificate of Residence within this

time frame are responsible for paying the non-

resident tuition rate.

Residents of Columbia and Greene Counties

can show proof of residency at the Bursar’s

Office to complete the process for a

Certificate of Residence but, in some in-

stances may be required to go to their County

Treasurer’s Office. Residents of all other NYS

counties must obtain a Certificate of

Residence from the county in which they

reside. New York State residents who have

lived in more than one county during the past

six months must submit a Certificate of

Residence from each county in which they

have resided.

Refunds

Students may be eligible to receive a refund

from financial aid or tuition overpayment. A

refund occurs when payments and credits on a

student account exceed tuition, fees and other

charges. The date of refund depends on the

date of the billing adjustment or financial aid

disbursement. Students are encouraged to

monitor their accounts on Banner Self-

Service to check the status of charges,

payments, financial aid disbursements, and

refunds.

Financial aid awards will be applied to student

accounts in the order in which they are

received. If the posting of a financial aid

award results in a credit balance, a refund will

be issued within 14 days of the aid posting.

If a student becomes ineligible for financial

aid, all balances due to the reduction or loss of

financial aid funds, are the responsibility of

the student.

Delinquent Accounts

Students will be billed monthly from the time

they register until the time their bill is paid in

full. The College primarily uses an e-billing

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platform, and students must monitor their C-

GCC email for billing notifications. If full

payment is not received, the College may

assign any outstanding balance to a collection

agency. The student will be responsible for

payment of all attorney’s fees, reasonable

collection fees and/or costs and other charges

necessary for collection of any amount not

paid when due. The College may have such

default information forwarded to credit-

reporting agencies.

The College reserves the right to deny

permission to register for a subsequent

semester until the balance is paid in full.

Veteran's Tuition Deferrals

In accordance with Title 38 US Code 3679

subsection (e), this school adopts the

following additional provisions for any

students using U.S. Department of Veterans

Affairs (VA) Post 9/11 G.I. Bill

(Ch. 33) or

Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment

(Ch. 31) benefits, while payment to the

institution is pending from the VA. Columbia-

Greene Community College will not:

• Prevent or delay the student’s enrollment;

• Assess a late penalty fee to the student;

• Require the student to secure alternative or

additional funding;

• Deny the student access to any resources

available to other students who have

satisfied their tuition and fee bills to the

institution, including but not limited to

access to classes, libraries, or other

institutional facilities.

However, to qualify for this provision, such

students will be required to:

• Produce the Certificate of Eligibility by

the first day of class;

• Provide written request to be certified.

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Schedule of Tuition and Fees (pending approval by New York State and County Sponsors)

TUITION AND FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.

Full-Time Students: 12+ Semester Hours Per Semester

Tuition – New York State Residents ........................................................... $2,628.00 per semester

Tuition – Nonresidents ................................................................................... 5,256.00 per semester

Student Activities Fee ....................................................................................... 132.00 per semester

Student Health Fee .............................................................................................. 12.00 per semester

Student Technology Fee ................................................................................... 180.00 per semester

Part-Time Students: Less Than 12 Semester Hours Per Semester

Tuition – New York State Residents ........................................................ 219.00 per semester hour

Tuition – Nonresidents .............................................................................. 438.00 per semester hour

Student Activities Fee ................................................................................. 12.00 per semester hour

Student Health Fee ........................................................................................ 1.00 per semester hour

Student Technology Fee ............................................................................. 15.00 per semester hour

Additional Fees:

Course Fee: Art, Photography ............................................................................................................. 25.00

Course Fee: Automotive Technology ................................................................................................. 50.00

Course Fee: Construction Technology (CC 101, CC 105, CC 107, CC 109, CC 111,

CC 114, CC 119) ............................................................................................................. 50.00

Course Fee: National Criminal Justice Study (CJ 298) ................................................................... 300.00

Course Fee: Dance ............................................................................................................................... 10.00

Course Fee: First Aid and Safety (HE 201) ........................................................................................ 25.00

Course Fee: Lab Science ...................................................................................................................... 25.00

Course Fee: Medical Assisting (AH 106, AH 201) ........................................................................... 50.00

Course Fee: Medical Assisting (AH 108, AH 109, AH 207, AH 208) ............................................ 25.00

Course Fee: Nursing ........................................................................................................................... 285.00

Course Fee: Police Basic Training Program (LE 110) .................................................................... 200.00

Course Fee: Police Basic Training Program (LE 101) .................................................................... 150.00

Course Fee: Theater ............................................................................................................................. 10.00

Automotive Technology Uniform Fee .............................................................................................. 125.00

Credit for Life Experience/Portfolio Fee (per semester hour) ........................................................... 30.00

Departmental Challenge Exam Fee ..................................................................................................... 25.00

External Exam Fee ............................................................................................................................... 25.00

Locker Fee (per semester) ...................................................................................................................... 5.00

Nursing Challenge Exam Fee ............................................................................................................ 135.00

Nursing/Medical Assisting Malpractice Insurance (per year) ........................................................... 20.00

Official Transcript Fee (first 15 copies) ................................................................................................ 0.00

Official Transcript Fee (each transcript over 15) ................................................................................. 5.00

Returned Check Fee ............................................................................................................................. 15.00

Estimated Other Expenses (Annual)

Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment ............................................................1,600.00

Housing and Food .............................................................................................................10,000.00

Miscellaneous Personal Expenses.........................................................................................2700.00

The above figures are generally considered to be the maximum in each category.

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Refund Policy

Students who officially drop or withdraw from the College may be eligible for a tuition adjustment.

Tuition is refundable according to the following schedule for both full- and part-time students. The

adjustment is determined by the date of the drop.

Federal aid recipients who withdraw completely before completing 60% of the semester will be

subject to the federal government’s Return of Title IV Aid regulation (see Financial Aid section).

Students who unofficially withdraw, in part or whole, are 100% liable for all tuition and fees.

Refund Policy for Courses 15 Weeks in Duration

Course Dropped:

Refund:

Before the first day of the term

TUITION & FEES

100%

During the first week of the term

TUITION ONLY

75%

During the second week of the term

TUITION ONLY

50%

During the third week of the term

TUITION ONLY

25%

After the third week of the term

NO REFUND

Refund Policy for Courses 9 - 14 Weeks in Duration

Course Dropped:

Refund:

Before the first day of the term

TUITION & FEES

100%

During the first week of the term

TUITION ONLY

60%

During the second week of the term

TUITION ONLY

30%

During the third week of the term

NO REFUND

After the third week of the term

NO REFUND

Refund Policy for Courses 1 - 8 Weeks in Duration

Course Dropped:

Refund:

Before the first day of the term

TUITION & FEES

100%

During the first week of the term

TUITION ONLY

25%

After the first week of the term

NO REFUND

Important Notes:

• Any student who registers for a class and is reported as never attending the class, will be

dropped for non-attendance AND incur a 25% tuition (plus fees) liability.

• Refund calculations are based on the start date of the term.

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Federal Financial Aid Refund Policy for

Total Withdrawals

The Higher Education Amendments of 1998

require colleges to recalculate Federal Title IV

Aid (PELL, SEOG, and all Stafford Loans)

eligibility for recipients who withdraw from

or stop attending all of their courses before

completing at least 60% of the semester.

Students are now only eligible for a

percentage of federal aid earned up to the 60%

point of the semester. Class attendance rosters

are reviewed each semester and recalculations

are performed accordingly.

Official Withdrawals: Students who follow

the college’s formal withdrawal procedures

and totally withdraw before completing 60%

of the semester will have their federal aid

eligibility recalculated using the date of

withdrawal on file in the Registrar’s Office.

For example, students who complete 20% of

the semester will be eligible for 20% of their

federal aid.

Unofficial Withdrawals: Students who stop

attending and do not formally withdraw

before completing 60% of the semester will be

considered unofficially withdrawn and subject

to a Federal Title IV Aid recalculation. The

college will use the 50% point in the semester

to calculate eligibility for aid for unofficial

withdrawals.

Tuition Liability: Students who officially or

unofficially withdraw after the college’s

refund period has ended are responsible for

any unpaid tuition and fees even if their

financial aid is decreased. Students subject to

Federal Title IV Aid recalculations are

responsible for any remaining unpaid tuition

and fee balances resulting from the

recalculation. Additionally, if the student

received a disbursement of federal financial

aid, and a federal Title IV recalculation results

in their not being eligible for all or a portion

of the funds dispersed, the student will be

billed for the outstanding funds.

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Degree and Certificate Requirements

Responsibility for meeting the requirements

for a degree or a certificate rests with the

student.

Application for Graduation

Students who are planning to graduate must

apply for graduation. To qualify for

graduation, the student must be a current

matriculated student. Students who are

planning to graduate should speak to their

advisor when registering for their last

semester to ensure their course selections

meet degree requirements.

Graduation is based on the successful

completion of all requirements as listed for the

program in which the student is matriculated.

Any change in meeting degree requirements

must be approved by the Dean of Academic

Affairs before the student registers for the

final semester. Any change in the

recommended program for a curriculum needs

the approval of the student’s academic

advisor.

Students who have completed the

requirements of an associate degree and have

also completed the requirements for a

certificate degree, may concurrently apply to

graduate in both degrees.

To qualify for graduation, a student must have

fulfilled all college requirements and have

achieved the following:

1. Apply for graduation in the Office of

Records and Registration.

2. Be a currently enrolled matriculated

student or readmitted student for the

purpose of graduation.

3. Completion at Columbia-Greene

Community College of at least half of the

required semester hours of course work

for a degree or certificate, unless

concurrently receiving two degrees.

4. A 2.0 cumulative grade point average or

better.

5. Completion of a minimum of 60 semester

hours as required in a degree program or

24 semester hours as required in a

certificate program. Physical education

courses are not considered part of the

minimum number of semester hours.

6. Students who entered the college without

a high school diploma or High School

Equivalency Diploma (TASC or GED)

must apply to the New York State

Education Department for the equivalency

diploma concurrently with applying for

the college degree. Forms may be

obtained in the Office of Records and

Registration.

7. Payment (or satisfactory adjustment) of all

college fees and satisfaction of all other

obligations. Matriculation is terminated

on graduation. Students returning to

continue in another degree or certificate

program must reapply to that new

curriculum and satisfy the above

requirements.

Graduation with Honors or High Honors

A student who attains a cumulative grade

point average of 3.5 will graduate with

honors. A student who attains a cumulative

GPA of 3.75 will graduate with high honors.

Degree and Certificate Programs

As part of the State University of New York,

C-GCC is authorized to award four associate

degrees and certificates. Listed below are the

institutional degree requirements on file with

the New York State Education Department

and the State University of New York. All

students must meet these degree requirements,

which cannot be waived. Any additional

requirements are noted at the beginning of

each program/certificate description.

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Institutional Degree Requirements

Associate in Arts

Designed primarily for transfer programs

leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree.

1. Minimum number of semester hours: 61

2. Liberal Arts requirements: 45 semester

hours

A minimum of 45 semester hours must be

distributed among the following areas of

study:

a. Humanities – must include EN 101

and EN 102

b. Social Science

c. Lab sciences and mathematics (not

MA 105 or MA 114) -at least one of

each area

d. A minimum of 3 semester hours must

be earned in mathematics and a

minimum of 3 semester hours must be

earned in a lab science. A minimum of

12 semester hours must be earned in

each: Humanities and Social Science

areas and the remaining 15 semester

hours must be earned in these liberal

arts areas.

3. Program requirements: 16 semester hours.

A minimum of 12 semester hours are

considered free electives and may be

earned in any field(s) of study at the

college.

4. CE 101 College Experience: one semester

hour. See Course Description for further

information.

5. Minimum academic average: a cumulative

grade point average of 2.0 or better.

Associate in Science

Designed primarily to serve students in

science or professionally related transfer

programs leading to the Bachelor of Science

degree although may be used for certain

occupationally oriented curricula.

1. Minimum number of semester hours: 61

semester hours.

2. Liberal Arts requirements: 30 semester

hours.

A minimum of 30 semester hours must be

distributed among the following three

areas of study:

a. Humanities – must include EN 101

and EN 102

b. Social sciences

c. Lab sciences and mathematics (not

MA 105 or MA 114) – at least one in

each area

3. Program requirements: 31 semester hours.

A minimum of 31 semester hours are

considered free electives and may be

earned in any field(s) of study at the

college.

4. CE 101 College Experience: one semester

hour. See Course Description for further

information.

5. Minimum academic average: a cumulative

grade point average of 2.0 or better.

Associate in Applied Science

Designed primarily for occupationally

oriented curricula but may be appropriate to

transfer to certain types of specialized

baccalaureate programs.

1. Minimum number of semester hours: 61

semester hours.

2. Liberal Arts requirements: 21 semester

hours.

A minimum of 21 semester hours must be

completed according to the following

distribution.

a. EN 101 and EN 102 or EN 105 – 6

semester hours

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b. Humanities elective – 3 semester hours

c. Social sciences – 6 semester hours

d. Science – 3 semester hours

e. Mathematics – 3 semester hours

3. Program requirements: 40 semester hours

A minimum of 40 semester hours are

considered free electives and may be

earned in any field(s) of study at the

college.

4. CE 101 College Experience: one semester

hour. See Course Description for further

information.

5. Minimum academic average: a cumulative

grade point average of 2.0 or better

Associate in Occupational Studies

Designed for occupationally oriented

curricula. A student entering this program is

not planning to transfer into a baccalaureate

program but is preparing to enter a career field

on completion of the degree.

Minimum academic average: a cumulative

grade point average of 2.0 or better.

Certificate Programs

Designed for occupationally oriented

curricula. Completion of certificate programs

typically leads directly to employment.

Minimum academic average: a cumulative

grade point average of 2.0 or better.

Transfer Opportunities

Columbia-Greene Community College

students who want to further their education

have almost limitless transfer options.

Graduates of C-GCC are accepted at both

public and private four-year colleges and

universities throughout New York State and

nationwide. Students can also transfer into

specialized technical and allied health

programs at other two-year colleges.

Many transfer agreements exist with four-year

colleges.

1. To guarantee maximum transferability of

courses, students should begin early and

be proactive in researching transfer

opportunities.

2. Students anticipating transfer should

pursue a program compatible with the

requirements of the transfer college or

institution.

3. Individual assistance in preparing for

transfer is available in Advising, Career &

Transfer Services.

Students transferring to a SUNY college or

university should complete a minimum of one

course in 7 of the 10 Knowledge and Skill

areas in the SUNY General Education

requirements. See the key below for the

listing.

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SUNY General Education Program

Columbia-Greene Community College’s General

Education (GE) program is consistent with the

Middle States Commission on Higher Education

and SUNY standards which require each program

to enable graduates of SUNY undergraduate

degree programs to meet the SUNY GE

framework knowledge and skills areas and core

competencies. In line with SUNY GE policy, the

GE Program is “designed to foster foundational

skills proficiency with essential skills and

competencies, familiarization with disciplinary

and interdisciplinary ways of knowing,

enhancement of the values and disposition of an

engaged 21st century global citizenry...” SUNY

GE Framework

All graduates of C-GCC’s A.A. and A.S.

programs will complete the College’s general

education curriculum, designed to foster

foundational skills that support the intellectual

development, critical thinking, communication,

mathematical and scientific reasoning, civic

engagement, global and historical understanding,

and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The SUNY General Education Framework is

effective Fall 2023, for new first-time students

entering A.A. and A.S. degree programs. As a

condition of graduation, students must complete

an academically rigorous and comprehensive core

General Education curriculum of no fewer than 30

credit hours in at least 7 out of the 10 knowledge

and skill areas.

Your academic advisor can help you plan a path to

meet the General Education requirements.

2023 SUNY General Education Knowledge

and Skill Areas

Students will select a minimum of 1 course from

each of the following 4 areas:

Communication – Written and Oral

(Required)

BU 105 Business Communication

EN 101 Composition

EN 105 Technical Writing

EN 212 Expository Writing

Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice

(Required)

BI 113 Environmental Science

BU 220 Business Ethics

CO 205 Intercultural Communication

ED 110 Education of Diverse Populations

EN 201 American Literature Colonial to 1899

EN 204 American Literature 1900-Present

EN 215 African American Literature

EN 216 Women in Literature

EN 232 Short Stories

EN 235 Latin American Literature

HI 122 African American History

HI 127 History of Latin America

HI 219 Women in History

HI 222 Revisiting Civil Rights

PL 103 Philosophy of Eastern Religion

PS 104 Contemporary Global Issues

PY 203 Social Psychology

SL 110 Cultural Diversity

SL 170 Social Cultural History of Cannabis

SO 101 Introduction to Sociology

SO 102 Social Problems

SO 243 Sociology of Gender

Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning)

(Required)

MA 102 Statistics

MA 103 Business Mathematics

MA 110 College Algebra

MA 111 Precalculus

MA 113 Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences

MA 117 Algebra & Trigonometry

MA 122 Calculus I

MA 123 Calculus II

Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning)

(Required)

BI 101 General Biology I

BI 102 General Biology II

BI 103 General Ecology

BI 112 Human Biology I

BI 113 Environmental Science

BI 119 River Ecology

BI 125 Plant Identification

BI 130 Anatomy & Physiology I

CH 101 General Chemistry I

CH 102 General Chemistry II

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CH 121 The Chemistry of Food, Drugs & Behavior

PX 101 College Physics I

PX 103 University Physics I

SC 141 Forensic Science

SC 143 Astronomy & Culture

SC 150 Fundamentals of Agribusiness

SC 160 Extreme Weather & Climate Change

Students will select a minimum of 1 course

in 3 of the following 6 areas:

Humanities

CO 102 Interpersonal Communication

CO 207 Media and Society

EN 102 Composition & Literature

EN 205 British Literature

EN 236 Poetry

EN 237 Modern Fiction

PL 101 Introduction to Philosophy

World Languages

FR 101 French I

FR 102 French II

IT 101 Italian I

IT 102 Italian II

SA 101 Spanish I

SA 102 Spanish II

SA 201 Spanish III

SA 202 Spanish IV

SN 101 American Sign Language I

SN 102 American Sign Language II

Social Sciences

EC 101 Macroeconomics

EC 102 Microeconomics

MA 113 Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences

PS 101 American Government

PY 101 General Psychology

PY 104 Psychology for Business

PY 106 Psychology of Effectiveness

PY 201 Lifespan Development

PY 203 Social Psychology

PY 205 Child and Adolescence Psychology

PY 215 Theories of Personality

PY 299 Abnormal Psychology

SL 113 Research Methods for the

Behavioral Sciences

SL 150 Leadership Theory and Practice

SO 101 Introduction to Sociology

SO 102 Social Problems

SO 207 Criminology

SO 250 Environment and Society

The Arts

AR 104 Basic Painting

AR 106 Ceramics

AR 107 Visual Arts 2-D

AR 108 Visual Arts 3-D

AR 116 Art History: Pre-history to 14C

AR 117 Art History: 14C to Present

AR 118 Figure Drawing

AR 119 Basic Drawing

AR 135 Digital Photography

AR 140 Computer Graphics

AR 145 Motion Graphics

AR 205 3-D Graphics and Animation

DA 101 Dance I

EN 211 Creative Writing

MU 101 Introduction to Music

MU 103 History of Jazz

MU 104 History of Rock Music

TH 102 Acting I

TH 110 Introduction to Theater

U.S. History and Civic Engagement

HI 103 United States History 1492-1865

HI 104 United States History 1865-Present

HI 108 History of the Hudson Valley

HI 122 African American History

HI 125 US Environmental History

HI 219 Women in U.S. History

HI 221 American Civil War

HI 222 Revisiting American Civil Rights

World History and Global Awareness

HI 101 Western Civilization 13,000 BCE –

1517 CE

HI 102 Western Civilization 1517-present

HI 114 World History I

HI 115 World History II

HI 120 History of the Modern Middle East

HI 127 History of Latin America

HI 209 Europe in the 20th Century

HI 220 History of the Arab-Israeli Conflict

HI 265 History of Modern China

HI 266 History of Japan

PL 103 Philosophy of Eastern Religion

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Transfer Opportunities/Articulation

Agreements

There are countless possibilities for

Columbia-Greene students who want to

transfer to other colleges. Students transfer to

public and private colleges and universities in

New York State and throughout the country.

They transfer to both traditional and non-

traditional adult oriented programs depending

on their needs and priorities in life. Advising,

Career & Transfer Services at Columbia-

Greene has developed partnerships with many

colleges and has established a long tradition of

helping students customize their academic

programs to maximize their transfer potential.

Research, goal setting, and smart decision

making is the key to transfer success. Students

are encouraged to speak with an advisor about

transfer early in their college career.

SUNY

The State University of New York is one of

the largest and most comprehensive university

systems in the world. Columbia-Greene

students enjoy a partnership with the other 63

colleges and universities that emphasizes

student mobility from campus to campus.

Further student mobility information can be

found online at:

www.suny.edu/transfer

Top 5 SUNY Colleges

• SUNY University at Albany

• SUNY New Paltz

• SUNY Empire State College

• SUNY Oneonta

• SUNY Delhi

Top 5 Private Colleges

• The Sage College

• The College of Saint Rose

• Maria College

• Marist College

• Excelsior College

Top 5 Non-Traditional Colleges

• SUNY Empire State College

• Excelsior College

• Marist College (Adult Completion

Program)

• Franklin University

• CUNY online Baccalaureate

Presented here are a small number of the many

agreements established between Columbia-

Greene and four-year colleges and

universities. If the college in which you are

interested isn’t listed, be sure to see one of our

transfer advisors in the Advising, Career &

Transfer Office, Room 112, to assist you in

developing a solid transfer strategy.

Transfer Articulation Agreements

• Albany College of Pharmacy and Health

Sciences

• Burlington College

• Cazenovia College

• College of Technology Delhi

• College of Saint Rose

• Dominican College

• Excelsior College

• Franklin University

• Hartwick College

• Maria College

• Marist College

• Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts

• Morrisville State College

• New York University

• Rochester Institute of Technology

• Russell Sage College

• Sage College of Albany

• SUNY Buffalo

• SUNY Canton

• SUNY Cobleskill

• SUNY Delhi

• SUNY Empire State College

• SUNY Upstate Medical University

• SUNY Polytechnic Institute

• SUNY New Paltz

• University at Albany

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• University of Delaware

• Virginia State University

• Western Governors University

Non-Traditional Degrees

Columbia-Greene Community College enjoys

a cooperative relationship with several

bachelor's degree-granting colleges and

universities that offer alternatives for

obtaining a bachelor’s degree. These are

designed to provide maximum flexibility in

earning credits through a combination of

evening, part-time, Internet, and experiential

learning. For more information and/or to

speak with a transfer counselor, contact

Advising, Career & Transfer , Room 112.

Further Education and Employment

Outcomes Measures

Each year C-GCC surveys all of its graduates

to collect information regarding their

educational and employment status one year

after graduation. The most recent survey of

graduates reported the following outcomes:

Further Education

Forty percent of C-GCC graduates continued

their education on a full-time basis

immediately after graduating. Sixty percent of

those graduates went on to attend a senior

institution in the State University of New

York system, while thirty percent went on to

attend private colleges and universities within

the state. Ten percent continued their

education out of state.

Employment

Fifty-five percent of associate and certificate

graduates were employed immediately after

graduation.

Over ninety-five percent of nursing graduates

found employment as registered nurses

immediately after graduation, with an average

starting salary of $52,170.

Course Delivery Modalities

Admission to an Internet or Hybrid class

requires the ability to begin EN 101 and, when

applicable, the achievement of a score of 75 or

higher on the reading placement test.

Reasonable accommodations are available if a

student has a qualified disability. For further

information, contact the Office of

Accessibility Services by e-mail at

[email protected] or call 518.697.6437.

In-Person

All of the direct instruction occurs face-to-

face.

Synchronous Remote

All of the direct instruction occurs in real time

remotely via live webcast.

Asynchronous Online

All of the course content is delivered online.

There is no face-to-face requirement, and the

course does not meet at any specified days or

times.

Hybrid

Course content is delivered primarily through

face-to-face instruction, meets less often, but

includes additional content and requirements

asynchronously in the online space.

Hybrid Remote

Similar to Hybrid, but the course content is

delivered in real time remotely via live

webcast rather than face-to-face.

Hyflex

Offers students the flexibility to attend class

either on campus, remotely via live webcast,

or as an online learner who may access course

materials and lectures asynchronously.

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In Person with Remote Option

Similar to HyFlex, but without the fully online

asynchronous option.

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Academic Divisions

Division of Arts and Humanities

Michael Phippen, Chairperson

Division of Business and Technology

Joseph Scampoli, Chairperson

Division of Natural Sciences

Melissa Boles, Chairperson

Division of Nursing

Dawn Wrigley, Chairperson

Division of Social Sciences

Barbara Shaffer, Chairperson

Division of Technical Professions

Nicole Childrose, Chairperson

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Degree, Certificate and Microcredential Programs

Registered Programs

These programs and certificates have been approved by the State University of New York and are

registered with the New York State Education Department. Enrollment in other-than-registered-

programs or certificates may jeopardize a student’s eligibility for certain financial aid awards.

Certificates

Designed for students wanting to attain a high level of proficiency in skills for specific occupations.

These programs can usually be completed by a full-time student in one year and are offered to

enhance the employment opportunities of students who may be unable to undertake the degree

programs or who seek specialized training.

Microcredentials

Microcredentials differ from a traditional associate degree or certificate in that they are offered in

shorter or more flexible timespans and tend to be more narrowly focused. All C-GCC

Microcredentials include a capstone experience along with either non-credit or credit-bearing

educational experiences. Upon completion, students will earn a digital badge, which serves to

verify, validate, and attest that they have achieved specific skills and/or competencies

CIP

Code

Program Title

Degree

CGCC

Code

47.0604

Automotive Technology

A.O.S.

0525

47.0604

Automotive Technology

Certificate

1733

52.0302

Business – Accounting

A.A.S.

0630

52.0302

Accounting Studies

Certificate

0903

52.0101

Business (Online Delivery)

A.A.S.

2539

52.0201

Business – Business Administration

A.S.

0671

52.0201

Business – Business Administration

A.A.S.

0632

01.1101

Cannabis Careers

Certificate

1801

01.0699

Cannabis Cultivation and Processing

Microcredential

52.1803

Cannabis Retail and Sales

Microcredential

11.0701

Computer Science

A.S.

0532

46.0415

Construction Technology/Preservation Carpentry

Certificate

2694

43.0103

Criminal Justice

A.A.S.

0640

43.0103

Criminal Justice

A.A.

1100

32.0111

Customer Skills for Professions

Microcredential

43.0403

Cyber Security/Digital Forensics

A.S.

2730

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CIP

Code

Program Title

Degree

CGCC

Code

24.0199

Education (Liberal Arts & Science) Biology

(Childhood)

A.S.

1614

24.0199

Education (Liberal Arts & Science) Mathematics

(Childhood)

A.S.

1614

24.0199

Education (Liberal Arts & Science) English (Childhood)

A.A.

1613

24.0199

Education (Liberal Arts & Science) History (Childhood)

A.A.

1612

24.0199

Education (Liberal Arts & Science) Biology

(Adolescence)

A.S.

1633

24.0199

Education (Liberal Arts & Science) Mathematics

(Adolescence)

A.S.

1639

24.0199

Education (Liberal Arts & Science) Chemistry

(Adolescence)

A.S.

1634

24.0199

Education (Liberal Arts & Science) English

(Adolescence)

A.A.

1636

24.0199

Education (Liberal Arts & Science) Social Studies

(Adolescence)

A.A.

1640

03.0103

Environmental Biology

A.S.

1016

50.0702

Fine Arts

A.A.

0664

51.0712

Health Care Facilitator

Microcredential

44.0000

Human Services

A.S.

1175

24.0102

Individual Studies

A.A.

0687

24.0102

Individual Studies

A.A.S.

0688

24.0102

Individual Studies

A.S.

0689

24.0102

Individual Studies

Automotive Technology Concentration

A.O.S.

0683

24.0102

Individual Studies

Business/Accounting Concentration

A.O.S.

0684

24.0102

Individual Studies

Computer Science Concentration

A.O.S.

0685

24.0102

Individual Studies

Construction Technology Concentration

A.O.S.

0686

24.0102

Individual Studies

Police Basic Training Concentration

A.O.S.

0682

24.0103

Liberal Arts and Science – Humanities

A.A.

0201

24.0103

Liberal Arts and Science – Humanities

Communication Concentration

A.A.

0203

24.0103

Liberal Arts and Science – Social Science

A.A.

0212

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CIP

Code

Program Title

Degree

CGCC

Code

24.0103

Liberal Arts and Science – Social Science

History Concentration

A.A.

0214

24.0103

Liberal Arts and Science – Social Science

Psychology Concentration

A.A.

0213

24.0101

Liberal Arts and Science – Mathematics/Science

A.S.

0645

24.0101

Liberal Arts and Science – Mathematics/Science

Chiropractic Medicine Transfer Track

A.S.

0647

24.0101

Liberal Arts and Science – Mathematics/Science

Health Science Concentration

A.S.

0646

24.0101

Liberal Arts and Science – Mathematics/Science

Medical Imaging, X-ray, or Ultrasound Transfer Track

A.S.

0648

24.0101

Liberal Arts and Science – Mathematics/Science

Occupational Therapy Transfer Track

A.S.

0649

24.0101

Liberal Arts and Science – Mathematics/Science

Pharmacy Transfer Track

A.S.

0650

24.0101

Liberal Arts and Science – Mathematics/Science

Physical Therapy Transfer Track

A.S.

0651

24.0101

Liberal Arts and Science – Mathematics/Science

Physician Assistant Transfer Track

A.S.

0652

51.0801

Medical Assisting

A.A.S.

1967

51.0716

Medical Office Assistant

Certificate

1797

51.3801

Nursing

A.S.

0622

43.0107

Police Basic Training

Certificate

1510

52.0799

Small Business

Microcredential

13.1501

Teaching Assistant

Certificate

1330

35.0103

Workplace Professionalism Microcredential

Microcredential

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Key to Course Electives

Allied Health Electives

All courses with the following prefixes:

Allied Health

Business Electives

All courses with the following prefixes:

Accounting

AH 125

Medical Office Procedures

AH 126

Medical Billing

AH 132

Medical Coding

AH 145

Administrative Office

Management

Business

Computer Information

CS 134

Computer and Informatics

Science I

CS 203

Database Concepts

Economics

MA 103

Business Mathematics

Marketing

PY 104

Psychology for Business

SL 115

Conflict Resolution: Theory

and Practice

Computer Information Electives

Computer Information

MK 160

Introduction to Digital

Marketing

Computer Science Electives

Computer Science

Note: CI courses are not approved as computer

science electives for Computer Science A.S.

majors.

Humanities Electives

All courses with the following prefixes:

Art

Communications

Dance

English

French

Humanities

Italian

Music

Philosophy

Spanish

Sign Language

Theater

Mathematics/Science Electives

All courses with the following prefixes:

AH 202

Pharmacology

Biology

Chemistry

GE 101

Physical Geology

Mathematics (except MA 105

& MA 114 unless otherwise

noted in programs)

Physics

Science

Social Science Electives

All courses with the following prefixes:

Chemical Dependency

CJ 102

Introduction to Criminal

Justice

CJ 114

Corrections: Institutional and

Community

CJ 115

American Policing

CJ 150

Terrorism and Homeland

Security

CJ 211

Substantive Criminal Law

CJ 212

Procedural Criminal Law

Economics

Education

History

Human Services

Political Science

Psychology

Social Science

Sociology

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Automotive Technology

Automotive Technology, with its highly trained and certified professional faculty, is dedicated to

instructing students in the operation, diagnosis and repair of the complex systems of the modern

automobile.

The Automotive Technology programs are accredited by:

Automotive Service Excellence Education Foundation

13505 Dulles Technology Drive

Herndon, VA 20171

(703) 713-0100

Automotive Technology offers one certificate

and three degree options designed to prepare

the student for a career in this field. Within the

degree options the student may pursue an

Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) or an

Associate in Occupational Studies (A.O.S.)

degree.

The student may also choose Subaru University

(Subaru-U), which provides students training in

Subaru specific technology.

The student may also choose Toyota TECS

Elite, which provides students training in

Toyota and Lexus specific technology.

C-GCC also offers a college-based program.

This general program provides training in the

repair of many different vehicles and systems

which leads to employment at new car

dealerships, independent repair facilities, and

fleet repair operations.

NOTE: Students are required to attend an

information session for acceptance into the

Automotive program.

NOTE: All students taking Automotive

Technology courses are required to attend

mandatory orientation sessions. Students will

be given the date of the orientation session at

the time of registration, or they may contact

the Automotive Technology Department by

phone or email.

NOTE: All students attending automotive

courses are required to have a basic set of hand

tools. See the C-GCC web site for a list of

tools.

NOTE: Only students matriculated in

Automotive Technology are allowed to take

courses with the “AU” prefix.

Automotive Technology Requirements: A.A.S.

This program prepares students for immediate

employment upon graduation.

1. Minimum requirements for admission into

this program are 12th-grade reading

(readiness to begin EN 101-Composition)

and competency in mathematics

fundamentals.

2. All students must complete the

Automotive Work Study Courses

(Internships) before graduation.

3. Students must obtain a 2.0 GPA to

graduate.

Automotive Technology Requirements: A.O.S.

The Associate in Occupational Studies degree

is designed for the student who wants

concentrated skills in the automotive area,

with a minimum general education

requirement. This program is designed for

immediate employment after graduation and

is not intended for transfer.

1. Minimum requirements for admission into

this program are 12th-grade reading

(readiness to begin EN 101-Composition)

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and competency in mathematics

fundamentals.

2. All students must complete the

Automotive Internship Work Study

Courses before graduation.

3. Students must obtain a 2.0 GPA to

graduate.

Automotive Technology Requirements:

Certificate

1. This one-year certificate program is

designed to provide entry-level skills for

those students interested in immediate

employment in this trade area.

2. Minimum requirements for admission into

this program are 12th-grade reading

(readiness to begin EN 101 Composition)

and competency in mathematics

fundamentals.

3. Students must obtain a 2.0 GPA to

graduate.

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Automotive Technology (A.O.S.)

Curriculum Code: 0525

Semester Hours Required for Graduation: 61

PROGRAM GOALS:

This program trains students in the repair of

the modern automobile without focusing on

one specific manufacturer. It is a general

program, allowing graduates the opportunity

to work at specific dealerships, independent

repair centers, and/or fleet repair facilities.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:

• Interpret automotive contextual

information to determine appropriate

service actions.

• Collect and analyze printed and electronic

vehicle data to correctly identify a system

failure.

• Apply mathematical principles as they

relate to the automotive industry.

• Evaluate digital oscilloscope graphing for

the purpose of diagnostic philosophy.

• Interact effectively in a diverse

automotive environment.

• Ability to work independently on e-

learning modules and research papers to

successful completion.

• Analyze data and formulate an effective

repair philosophy.

• Clearly articulate in an automotive

environment the specific diagnostic and

repair process.

ACADEMIC PREPARATION:

It is highly recommended that the following

criteria be met to begin this program, and it is

REQUIRED by the completion of 24 credits:

12th-grade reading level is required.

Placement test scores must indicate readiness

to begin EN 101-Composition.

Competency in mathematics fundamentals is

required.

LIBERAL ARTS REQUIREMENTS

0 Semester Hours

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

61 Semester Hours

AU 117 Gas and Diesel Engines 4

AU 128 Introduction to

Automotive Repair 4

AU 129 Basic Heating, Ventilation and Air

Conditioning (HVAC) 3

AU 130 Basic Steering, Suspension

and Brakes 4

AU 131 Work Study I 2

AU 132 Electricity and Electronics 4

AU 134 Engine Performance 6

AU 203 Advanced Automotive

Operations 4

AU 211 Manual Transmissions

and Drivelines 4

AU 212 Automotive Diagnostics 4

AU 213 Automatic Transmissions

and Transaxles 4

AU 215 Body Electrical and

Electronics 3

AU 231 Work Study II 2

CE 101 College Experience 1

EN 101 Composition 3

GN ELE General Elective 3

HE 201 First Aid and Safety 3

MA 103 Business Mathematics 3

Minimum Credits 61

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Automotive Technology (A.O.S.)

SUGGESTED PROGRAM SEQUENCE

1st Semester

AU 128 Introduction to Automotive Repair 4

AU 129 Basic Heating, Ventilation

and Air Conditioning 3

AU 130 Basic Steering, Suspension

and Brakes 4

AU 132 Electricity and Electronics 4

CE 101 College Experience 1

Total 16

2nd Semester

AU 117 Gas and Diesel Engines 4

AU 134 Engine Performance 6

AU 203 Advanced Automotive

Operations 4

Total 14

Summer

AU 131 Work Study I 2

3rd Semester

AU 211 Manual Transmissions and

Drivelines 4

AU 215 Body Electrical and Electronics 3

EN 101 Composition 3

HE 201 First Aid and Safety 3

Total 13

4th Semester

AU 212 Automotive Diagnostics 4

AU 213 Automatic Transmissions and

Transaxles 4

GN ELE General Elective 3

MA 103 Business Mathematics 3

Total 14

Summer

AU 231 Work Study II 2

Career Opportunities: Repair shop owner, automotive technician or component re-builder, fleet

repair, parts department manager.

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Automotive Technology (Certificate)

Curriculum Code: 1733

Semester Hours Required for Graduation: 32

PROGRAM GOALS:

This certificate is designed to provide entry-

level skills for those students interested in

immediate employment in this trade area. This

program is the first year of the two-year

degree option.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:

• Interpret automotive contextual

information to determine appropriate

service actions.

• Collect and analyze printed and electronic

vehicle data to correctly identify a system

failure.

• Apply mathematical principles as they

relate to the automotive industry.

• Evaluate digital oscilloscope graphing for

the purpose of diagnostic philosophy.

• Interact effectively in a diverse

automotive environment.

• Ability to work independently on e-

learning modules and research papers to

successful completion.

• Analyze data and formulate an effective

repair philosophy.

• Clearly articulate in an automotive

environment the specific diagnostic and

repair process.

ACADEMIC PREPARATION:

12th-grade reading level is required.

Placement test scores must indicate readiness

to begin EN 101-Composition.

Competency in mathematics fundamentals is

required.

LIBERAL ARTS REQUIREMENTS

0 Semester Hours

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

32 Semester Hours

AU 117 Gas and Diesel Engines 4

AU 128 Introduction to

Automotive Repair 4

AU 129 Basic Heating, Ventilation and

Air Conditioning 3

AU 130 Basic Steering, Suspension

and Brakes 4

AU 132 Electricity and Electronics 4

AU 134 Engine Performance 6

AU 203 Advanced Automotive Operations

HE 201 First Aid and Safety 3

Minimum Credits 32

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Automotive Technology (Certificate)

SUGGESTED PROGRAM SEQUENCE

1st Semester

AU 128 Introduction to Automotive Repair 4

AU 129 Basic Heating, Ventilation

and Air Conditioning 3

AU 130 Basic Steering, Suspension

and Brakes 4

AU 132 Electricity and Electronics 4

Total 15

2nd Semester

AU 117 Gas and Diesel Engines 4

AU 134 Engine Performance 6

AU 203 Advanced Automotive

Operations 4

HE 201 First Aid and Safety 3

Total 17

Career Opportunities: Dealership Technician, Independent and Fleet Repair, Service Equipment

Representative, Parts Department Counterperson or Owner.

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Business – Accounting (A.A.S.)

Curriculum Code: 0630

Semester Hours Required for Graduation: 62

PROGRAM GOALS:

This program prepares students for entry into

the accounting profession at a

paraprofessional level. Graduates have found

jobs as management trainees in wholesaling,

retailing, private industry, government, and

financial institutions.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:

• Demonstrate an ability to utilize generally

accepted introductory accounting

principles.

• Efficiently utilize current technology in

accounting activities.

• Adhere to ethical guidelines governing the

conduct of accountants.

• Demonstrate proficiency in written and

oral communication.

• Demonstrate an understanding of business

operations including management,

economic principles, and finance.

ACADEMIC PREPARATION:

It is highly recommended that the following

criteria be met to begin this program, and it is

REQUIRED by the completion of 24 credits:

12th-grade reading level is required.

Placement test scores must indicate readiness

to begin EN 101-Composition.

Competency in mathematics fundamentals is

required. Pre-Algebra or Pre-Statistics is

recommended.

LIBERAL ARTS REQUIREMENTS

21 Semester Hours

EN 101 Composition 3

EN 102 Composition and Literature

EN 105 Technical Writing 3

HU ELE Humanities Elective 3

MA ELE Mathematics Elective 3

SC ELE Science Elective 3

SL ELE Social Science Electives 6

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

41 Semester Hours

AC 101 Financial Accounting 3

AC 102 Managerial Accounting 3

AC 116 QuickBooks 3

BU ELE Business Electives 6

BU 103 Foundations of Business 3

BU 105 Business Communications 3

BU 150 Financial Planning 3

BU 209 Business Professional

Development 3

BU 220 Business Ethics 3

CE 101 College Experience 1

CI 150 EXCEL 3

CP 101 Job Search Preparation 1

CS ELE Computer Science Elective

CI ELE Computer Information Elective 3

GN ELE General Electives 3

Minimum Credits 62

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Business – Accounting (A.A.S.)

SUGGESTED PROGRAM SEQUENCE

1st Semester

AC 101 Financial Accounting 3

BU 103 Foundations of Business 3

CE 101 College Experience 1

CI 150 EXCEL 3

EN 101 Composition 3

MA ELE Mathematics Elective 3

Total 16

2nd Semester

AC 102 Managerial Accounting 3

BU 105 Business Communications 3

CS ELE Computer Science Elective

CI ELE Computer Information

Elective 3

EN 102 Composition and Literature

EN 105 Technical Writing 3

GN ELE General Elective 3

Total 15

3rd Semester

AC 116 QuickBooks 3

BU 150 Financial Planning 3

BU 209 Business Professional

Development 3

CP 101 Job Search Preparation 1

SC ELE Science Elective 3

SL ELE Social Science Elective 3

Total 16

4th Semester

BU 220 Business Ethics 3

BU ELE Business Elective 6

HU ELE Humanities Elective 3

SL ELE Social Science Elective 3

Total 15

Career Opportunities: Bookkeeper, full-charge bookkeeper, accounting technician, accounting

associate, accounting clerk, accounts payable or receivable clerk, junior auditor or junior

accountant, assistant office manager, assistant accounting clerk, junior clerk, cost accounting clerk,

payroll clerk, and purchasing agent.

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Accounting Studies (Certificate) (Business)

Curriculum Code: 0903

Semester Hours Required for Graduation: 30

PROGRAM GOALS:

This program provides students with the basic

skills and knowledge for entry-level positions

in accounting or business. Employment can be

found in business, private industry,

government, and financial institutions.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:

• Demonstrate an ability to utilize generally

accepted introductory accounting

principles.

• Efficiently utilize current technology in

accounting activities.

• Adhere to ethical guidelines governing the

conduct of accountants.

• Demonstrate proficiency in written and

oral communication.

ACADEMIC PREPARATION:

12th-grade reading level is required.

Placement test scores must indicate readiness

to begin EN 101-Composition.

Competency in mathematics fundamentals is

required: Pre-Algebra or Pre-Statistics is

recommended.

Must be prepared to take CI 105 – Computer

Applications.

LIBERAL ARTS REQUIREMENTS

0 Semester Hours

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

30 Semester Hours

AC 101 Financial Accounting 3

AC 102 Managerial Accounting 3

AC 116 QuickBooks 3

BU 103 Foundations of Business 3

BU 105 Business Communications 3

BU ELE Business Elective

CS ELE Computer Science Elective

CI ELE Computer Information Elective 6

CI 105 Computer Applications 3

CI 150 EXCEL 3

MA ELE Mathematics Elective 3

Minimum Credits 30

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Accounting Studies (Certificate)

SUGGESTED PROGRAM SEQUENCE

1st Semester

AC 101 Financial Accounting 3

BU 103 Foundations of Business 3

CI 105 Computer Applications 3

CI 150 EXCEL 3

MA ELE Mathematics Elective 3

Total 15

2nd Semester

AC 102 Managerial Accounting 3

AC 116 QuickBooks 3

BU 105 Business Communications 3

BU ELE Business Elective

CS ELE Computer Science Elective

CI ELE Computer Information Elective 6

Total 15

Career Opportunities: Payroll clerk, bookkeeper, accounts receivable or payable clerk or trainee,

purchaser trainee, office manager trainee or assistant.

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Business A.A.S. (Online Delivery)

Curriculum Code: 2539

Semester Hours Required for Graduation: 61

PROGRAM GOALS:

The program has been designed to prepare a

student for employment or advancement in a

business or public sector environment.

Students will show proficiency through on-

line class work, and successful completion of

a required internship experience, which will

be remotely administered with electronic log

and status report submissions. Students will

be able to complete the 61 required credits of

this Business degree within four semesters

with all required coursework offered in a fully

online format.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:

• Apply management and market principles

as necessary.

• Use business related computer software

applications.

• Employ professional values, honesty, and

etiquette appropriate for the workplace.

• Demonstrate an availability to utilize

generally accepted introductory

accounting principles.

• Demonstrate proficiency in written and

oral communications.

ACADEMIC PREPARATION:

To enter this degree a student must meet the

required 12th-grade level. Placement test

scores must indicate readiness to begin EN

101 - Composition.

It is highly recommended that the following

criteria be met to begin this program, and it is

REQUIRED by the completion of 24 credits:

Competency in Mathematics Fundamentals is

required; Pre-Algebra or Pre-Statistics is

recommended.

LIBERAL ARTS REQUIREMENTS

21 Semester Hours

EN 101 Composition 3

EN 105 Technical Writing 3

HU ELE Humanities Elective 3

MA 103 Business Mathematics 3

SC ELE Science Elective 3

SL ELE Social Science Electives 6

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

40 Semester Hours

AC 101 Financial Accounting 3

AC 116 QuickBooks 3

BU 103 Foundations of Business 3

BU 105 Business Communications 3

BU 211 Business Experience Internship 3

BU 220 Business Ethics 3

BU 230 Management 3

BU ELE Business Electives 6

CE 101 College Experience 1

CI 105 Computer Applications 3

CS 116 Contemporary Computer Concepts

HU ELE Humanities Elective 3

SL 115 Conflict Resolution 3

Minimum Credits 61

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Business A.A.S. (Online Delivery)

SUGGESTED PROGRAM SEQUENCE

1st Semester

AC 101 Financial Accounting 3

BU 103 Foundations of Business 3

BU 105 Business Communications 3

CE 101 College Experience 1

EN 101 English Composition 3

SL ELE Social Science Elective** 3

Total 16

2nd Semester

AC 116 QuickBooks 3

CI 105 Computer Applications 3

EN 105 Technical Writing 3

HU ELE Humanities Elective 3

SL ELE Social Science Elective ** 3

Total 15

3rd Semester

BU 220 Business Ethics 3

CS 116 Contemporary Computer Concepts 3

HU ELE Humanities Elective 3

MA 103 Business Mathematics 3

SC ELE Science Elective 3

Total 15

4th Semester

BU 211 Business Experience Internship* 3

BU 230 Management 3

BU ELE Business Electives*** 6

SL 115 Conflict Resolution 3

Total 15

* Approved business externship remotely administered with electronic log and status reporting.

** Economics recommended (EC 101, EC 102 or EC 104)

*** BU 203 International Business recommended

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Business – Business Administration (A.S.)

Curriculum Code: 0671

Semester Hours Required for Graduation: 61

PROGRAM GOALS:

This program prepares students for transfer to

complete work for a bachelor’s degree with

specialization in business administration or

accounting.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:

• Demonstrate applications of basic

management principles.

• Demonstrate applications of accounting

principles.

• Demonstrate applications of business law.

• Demonstrate use of applications of

computer technology.

ACADEMIC PREPARATION:

It is highly recommended that the following

criteria be met to begin this program, and it is

REQUIRED by the completion of 24 credits:

12th-grade reading level is required.

Placement test scores must indicate readiness

to begin EN 101-Composition.

Competency in Pre-Algebra or Pre-Statistics

is required.

LIBERAL ARTS REQUIREMENTS

30 Semester Hours

EC 101 Macroeconomics 3

EN 101 Composition 3

EN 102 Composition and Literature 3

HU ELE Humanities Electives 6

MA ELE Mathematics Electives 6

SC ELE Lab Science Elective 3

SL ELE Social Science Electives 6

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

31 Semester Hours

AC 101 Financial Accounting 3

AC 102 Managerial Accounting 3

BU 103 Foundations of Business 3

BU 107 Business Law I 3

CE 101 College Experience 1

CS ELE Computer Elective Science

CI ELE Computer Information Elective 3

EC 102 Microeconomics 3

GN ELE General Electives 9

MK 101 Principles of Marketing 3

Minimum Credits 61

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Business – Business Administration (A.S.)

SUGGESTED PROGRAM SEQUENCE

1st Semester

AC 101 Financial Accounting 3

BU 103 Foundations of Business 3

CE 101 College Experience 1

EN 101 Composition 3

MA ELE Mathematics Elective 3

MK 101 Principles of Marketing 3

Total 16

2nd Semester

AC 102 Managerial Accounting 3

BU 107 Business Law I 3

EN 102 Composition and Literature 3

GN ELE General Elective 3

MA ELE Mathematics Elective 3

Total 15

3rd Semester

CS ELE Computer Science Elective

CI ELE Computer Information Elective 3

EC 101 Macroeconomics 3

HU ELE Humanities Elective 3

SC ELE Lab Science Elective 3

SL ELE Social Science Elective 3

Total 15

4th Semester

EC 102 Microeconomics 3

GN ELE General Electives 6

HU ELE Humanities Elective 3

SL ELE Social Science Elective 3

Total 15

Transfer opportunities include but are not limited to: University at Albany-SUNY, SUNY College

of Technology at Utica/Rome, SUNY New Paltz, SUNY Brockport, Marist College, The College

of St. Rose, Siena College, SUNY Empire State, Dominican College, SUNY Binghamton, SUNY

Oswego, SUNY Plattsburgh, Pace University, LeMoyne College, Central Connecticut College,

Johnson and Wales University, St. John Fisher, University of Arizona.

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Business – Business Administration (A.A.S.)

Curriculum Code: 0632

Semester Hours Required for Graduation: 61

PROGRAM GOALS:

This program qualifies students for a wide

range of entry-level positions in private

industry, business, and government.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:

• Demonstrate applications of basic

management and marketing principles.

• Demonstrate applications of accounting

principles and maintaining business

records.

• Demonstrate applications of business law.

• Demonstrate use of applications of

computer technology.

• Demonstrate proficiency in written and

oral communication.

ACADEMIC PREPARATION:

It is highly recommended that the following

criteria be met to begin this program, and it is

REQUIRED by the completion of 24 credits:

12th-grade reading level is required.

Placement test scores must indicate readiness

to begin EN 101-Composition.

Competency in mathematics fundamentals is

required: Pre-Algebra or Pre-Statistics is

recommended.

LIBERAL ARTS REQUIREMENTS

21 Semester Hours

EN 101 Composition 3

EN 102 Composition and Literature

EN 105 Technical Writing 3

HU ELE Humanities Elective 3

MA ELE Mathematics Elective* 3

SC ELE Science Elective 3

SL ELE Social Science Electives** 6

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

40 Semester Hours

AC 101 Financial Accounting 3

AC 102 Managerial Accounting 3

BU 103 Foundations of Business 3

BU 105 Business Communications 3

BU 107 Business Law I 3

BU 209 Business Professional

Development

BU 211 Business Experience Internship 3

BU 220 Business Ethics 3

BU 230 Management 3

CE 101 College Experience 1

CI 105 Computer Applications 3

GN ELE General Electives 9

MK 101 Principles of Marketing 3

Minimum Credits 61

*Recommend MA 102 Statistics or MA 103

Business Mathematics

**Recommend EC 101 Macroeconomics or

EC 102 Microeconomics AND PY or SO

elective

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Business – Business Administration (A.A.S.)

SUGGESTED PROGRAM SEQUENCE

1st Semester

AC 101 Financial Accounting 3

BU 103 Foundations of Business 3

CE 101 College Experience 1

CI 105 Computer Applications 3

EN 101 Composition 3

SL ELE Social Science Elective 3

Total 16

2nd Semester

AC 102 Managerial Accounting 3

BU 105 Business Communication 3

EN 102 Composition and Literature

EN 105 Technical Writing 3

MA ELE Mathematics Elective 3

MK 101 Principles of Marketing 3

Total 15

3rd Semester

BU 107 Business Law I 3

BU 220 Business Ethics 3

BU 230 Management 3

SC ELE Science Elective 3

HU ELE Humanities Elective 3

Total 15

4th Semester

BU 209 Business Professional Development

BU 211 Business Experience Internship 3

GN ELE General Electives 9

SL ELE Social Science Elective 3

Total 15

Career Opportunities: Business management and management trainee in retail and wholesale

organizations; banking, insurance, and other financial institutions; marketing, advertising, and

sales; personnel and general management; customer service representative; production assistant;

marketing research; account executive; special events assistant; front-end manager; office

manager.

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Cannabis Careers (Certificate)

Curriculum Code: 1801

Semester Hours Required for Graduation: 15

PROGRAM GOALS

The Cannabis Careers Certificate is designed

to give students an informational foundation

of the most prolific sectors within the

cannabis industry: cultivation, processing,

and retail. Students enrolled in this certificate

program will learn about the cultural and

social history of cannabis use, the industry as

a whole, and an introduction to cultivation,

processing, and retail.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:

• Demonstrate knowledge of the social and

cultural contexts around criminalization

and legalization of cannabis in the United

States.

• Demonstrate knowledge of the cannabis

industry from cultivation through retail

sales.

• Demonstrate understanding of skill sets

necessary for success in the cannabis retail

industry.

• Demonstrate understanding of skill sets

necessary for success in the cannabis

cultivation industry.

• Demonstrate understanding of skill sets

necessary for success in the cannabis

processing industry.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS*

15 Semester Hours

SL 170 Social and Cultural History of

Cannabis 3

BU 170 Introduction to the Cannabis

Industry 3

BU 172 Cannabis Retail Operations and

Sales 3

TP 110 Introduction to Cannabis

Cultivation 3

TP 114 Introduction to Cannabis

Processing 3

Minimum Credits 15

* The Cannabis Careers Certificate program

also requires a capstone portfolio to be

completed.

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Cannabis Careers (Certificate)

SUGGESTED PROGRAM SEQUENCE

1st Semester

SL 170 Social and Cultural History

of Cannabis 3

BU 170 Introduction of the Cannabis

Industry 3

BU 172 Cannabis Retail Operations

and Sales 3

Total 9

2nd Semester

TP 110 Introduction to Cannabis

Cultivation 3

TP 114 Introduction to Cannabis

Processing 3

Total 6

1st Semester

SL 170 Social and Cultural History

of Cannabis 3

BU 170 Introduction of the Cannabis

Industry 3

BU 172 Cannabis Retail Operations

and Sales 3

TP 110 Introduction to Cannabis

Cultivation 3

TP 114 Introduction to Cannabis

Processing 3

Total 15

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100

Computer Science (A.S.)

Curriculum Code: 0532

Semester Hours Required for Graduation: 61

PROGRAM GOALS:

This program prepares students for transfer to

complete work for a bachelor’s degree in

computer science, computer information

systems, or related fields.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:

• Identify and demonstrate understanding of

computer terminology.

• Recognize and analyze a problem to

formulate and implement a solution.

• Demonstrate competency in the use of

contemporary technology.

• Write effectively and verbally

communicate technically with clients and

peers.

ACADEMIC PREPARATION:

It is highly recommended that the following

criteria be met to begin this program, and it is

REQUIRED by the completion of 24 credits:

12th-grade reading level is required.

Placement test scores must indicate readiness

to begin EN 101-Composition.

Competency in Pre-Algebra or Pre-Statistics

is required.

LIBERAL ARTS REQUIREMENTS

30 Semester Hours

EN 101 Composition 3

EN 102 Composition and Literature 3

HU ELE Humanities Elective or

SL ELE Social Science Elective or

SC ELE Science Elective or

MA ELE Mathematics Electives 6

MA 111 Pre-Calculus 4

MA ELE Mathematics Elective 4

HU ELE Humanities Elective 3

SC ELE Lab Science Elective 4

SL ELE Social Science Elective 3

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

31 Semester Hours

CE 101 College Experience 1

CS 134 Computer and Informatics

Science I 4

CS 127 Practical Programming 3

CS 256 Computer Science II 4

CS ELE Computer Science Electives* 6

GN ELE General Electives 13

Minimum Credits 61

* Note: It is important to consult with your advisor or transfer counselor to discuss the requirements

of the transfer institution prior to registering for class.

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101

Computer Science (A.S.)

SUGGESTED PROGRAM SEQUENCE

1st Semester

CE 101 College Experience 1

CS 134 Computer and Informatics

Science I 4

EN 101 Composition 3

HU ELE Humanities Elective 3

MA ELE Math Elective 4

Total 15

2nd Semester

CS 127 Practical Programming 3

GN ELE General Electives 3

EN 102 Composition and Literature 3

MA 111 Pre-Calculus 4

SL ELE Social Science Elective 3

Total 16

3rd Semester

CS ELE Computer Science Elective **3

GN ELE General Elective 6

HU ELE Humanities Elective

SL ELE Social Science Elective

MA ELE Mathematics Elective

SC ELE Science Elective 3

SC ELE Lab Science Elective 4

Total 16

4th Semester

CS 256 Computer Science II 4

CS ELE Computer Science Elective** 3

GN ELE General Electives 4

HU ELE Humanities Elective

SC ELE Science Elective

SL ELE Social Science Elective

MA ELE Mathematics Elective 3

Total 14

**AR 140, AR 205, AR 245, and AR 250 may be used as CS Electives. Students should consult

with their advisor prior to the selection of these courses.

Transfer opportunities include, but are not limited to: SUNY Plattsburgh, SUNY Potsdam, Union

College, SUNY College of Technology at Utica/Rome, SUNY New Paltz, SUNY Binghamton,

SUNY Geneseo, University at Albany-SUNY, The College of St. Rose, Siena College, Marist

College, SUNY Oneonta, and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

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Cyber Security/Digital Forensics (A.S.)

Curriculum Code: 2730

Semester Hours Required for Graduation: 64

PROGRAM GOALS:

This curriculum prepares students for transfer

to complete work for a bachelor’s degree in

cyber security, computer security, digital

forensics or related fields.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:

• Identify and demonstrate understanding of

computer terminology.

• Describe the individual functions and

integrations of the components of the

criminal justice system: police, courts, and

corrections.

• Recognize and analyze a problem to

formulate and implement a solution.

• Demonstrate competency in the use of

contemporary technology.

• Use research skills to locate, analyze, and

discuss contemporary principles of cyber

security and computer forensics.

• Write effectively and verbally

communicate technically with clients and

peers.

• Articulate either orally or in writing,

concepts or theories applicable to cyber

security or digital forensics.

ACADEMIC PREPARATION:

It is highly recommended that the following

criteria be met to begin this program, and it is

REQUIRED by the completion of 24 credits:

12th-grade reading level is required.

Placement test scores must indicate readiness

to begin EN 101-Composition.

Competency in Pre-Algebra or Pre-Statistics

is required.

Competency in basic computer skills and

knowledge.

LIBERAL ARTS REQUIREMENTS

32 Semester Hours

EN 101 Composition 3

EN 102 Composition and Literature 3

CJ 102 Introduction to

Criminal Justice 3

HU ELE Humanities Elective 3

HI 103 US History 1492-1865

HI 104 US History 1865-present 3

MA 102 Statistics 3

MA 110 College Algebra 4

PY 101 General Psychology 3

SC 141 Forensic Science 4

SO 101 Introduction to Sociology 3

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

32 Semester Hours

CS 134 Computer and Informatics

Science I 4

CS 126 Introduction to

Cyber Security 3

CS 156 Network Essentials 3

CS 203 Database Concepts 3

CS 219 Data Analytics Programming 3

CS 241 Computer Forensics 3

CS 235 Network Security 3

AC 101 Financial Accounting 3

AC 102 Managerial Accounting 3

HI 101 Western Civ. 13,000 BCE

to 1517 CE

HI 102 Western Civ. 1517 to present 3

CE 101 College Experience 1

Minimum Credits 64

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Cyber Security/Digital Forensics (A.S.)

SUGGESTED PROGRAM SEQUENCE

1st Semester

CE 101 College Experience 1

EN 101 Composition 3

AC 101 Financial Accounting 3

CS 134 Computer and Informatics

Science I 4

CJ 102 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3

PY 101 General Psychology 3

Total

2nd Semester

EN 102 Composition and Literature 3

AC 102 Managerial Accounting 3

MA 102 Statistics 3

CS 126 Introduction to Cyber Security 3

SO 101 Introduction to Sociology 3

Total

3rd Semester

MA 110 College Algebra 4

CS 156 Network Essentials 3

CS 203 Database Concepts 3

HU ELE Humanities Elective 3

SC 141 Forensic Science 4

Total 17

4th Semester

CS 219 Data Analytics Programming 3

CS 241 Computer Forensics 3

CS 235 Network Security 3

HI 103 US History 1492-1865

HI 104 US History 1865-present 3

HI 101 Western Civ. 13,000 BCE

to 1517 CE

HI 102 Western Civ. 1517 to present 3

Total

Transfer opportunities include but are not limited to: University at Albany-SUNY, Utica College

and Excelsior College.

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Construction Technology/Preservation Carpentry

(Certificate)

Curriculum Code: 2694

Semester Hours Required for Graduation: 30

PROGRAM GOALS:

This program is designed for students to jump

start their carpentry careers and quickly earn a

return on their educational investment. The

hands-on curriculum trains students to

construct and renovate residential buildings

through skilled use of tools and machines,

knowledge of efficient procedures and an

understanding of traditional construction

principles, including current and emerging

industry standards and building practices.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Students will gain experience with tools and

equipment used in the industry, learn to read

blueprints, become familiar with building

codes and historic preservation guidelines,

and learn exterior and interior finishing and

frame construction through valuable hands-on

experience. Special emphasis will be placed

on historic preservation techniques and these

skills will be integrated throughout the

program. Expert instructors will help students

develop the work ethic, teamwork, flexibility,

and customer service skills employers are

looking for.

Students who successfully complete this

certificate will be able to:

• Perform general carpentry skills with

specialized training in preservation

carpentry

• Identify, select, and implement

application of construction materials

• Draw, read, and interpret drawings and

specifications

• Interpret and apply codes, regulations, and

construction documents

• Select and maintain construction site tools

and equipment

• Estimate the amount and cost of materials

and labor

• Plan, coordinate, schedule, and control

projects

• Use hand and power tools safely and

efficiently

• Interpret technical information from

blueprints

• Perform calculations and measurements

required to work as a carpenter

• Work independently and interdependently

to safely accomplish shared professional

outcomes.

ACADEMIC PREPARATION:

A 12th grade reading level and competency in

mathematics fundamentals is recommended.

PROGRAM PREPARATION:

No prior carpentry or construction experience

is required for entrance into this program.

In order to be successful in the Construction

Technology/Preservation certificate program,

students must have sufficient physical

strength, stamina, flexibility, and dexterity to

perform a variety of construction work such as

operating tools and equipment properly, doing

physical labor for prolonged periods, working

at varying heights, and lifting and transporting

equipment and materials as necessary.

Students must also be able to follow approved

safety procedures and work both

independently with periodic supervision as

well as cooperatively with a partner or group.

Note: All students attending construction

technology courses are required to have a

basic set of hand tools and safety equipment.

See the C-GCC web site for the required list.

Construction Carpentry courses are open only

to students accepted and enrolled in

the Construction Technology/Preservation

Carpentry Certificate Program with the

exception of CC 103.

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LIBERAL ARTS REQUIREMENTS

0 Semester Hours

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

30 Semester Hours

CC 101 Introduction to

Construction Carpentry 3

CC 103 Construction Drawing

and Blueprint Reading 3

CC 105 Building Layout and

Framing 4

CC 107 Exterior Building Envelope

and Finish 4

CC 109 Introduction to

Mechanicals, Electrical,

Plumbing, and HVAC 4

CC 111 Interior Finish Basic 3

CC 114 Interior Finish Intermediate 3

CC 119 Historic Preservation 3

CC 124 Construction Technology

Internship 3

Minimum Credits: 30

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Construction Technology/Preservation Carpentry

(Certificate)

SUGGESTED PROGRAM SEQUENCE

1st Semester

CC 101 Introduction to

Construction Carpentry 3

CC 103 Construction Drawing and

Blueprint Reading 3

CC 105 Building Layout and

Framing 4

CC 107 Exterior Building Envelope

and Finish 4

Total 14

2nd Semester

CC 109 Introduction to Mechanicals,

Electrical, Plumbing, and HVAC 4

CC 111 Interior Finish Basic 3

CC 114 Interior Finish Intermediate 3

CC 119 Historic Preservation 3

Total 13

3rd Semester (Summer)

CC 124 Construction Technology

Internship 3

Total 3

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Criminal Justice (A.A.)

Curriculum Code: 1100

Semester Hours Required for Graduation: 61

PROGRAM GOALS:

This curriculum prepares students for transfer

to complete work for a bachelor’s degree in

criminal justice, economic crime

investigation, homeland security or related

fields. Proper selection of curriculum

electives enables students to further study

other academic disciplines, such as political

science, sociology or public administration.

This program is also appropriate for students

considering law school.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:

• Explain the function and role of the core

components and agencies that constitute

the criminal justice system.

• Locate, examine and apply criminal

justice and social science information and

data.

• Identify and apply Constitutional

principles and related legal principles to

the activities of the criminal justice

system.

• Demonstrate critical thinking skills to

formulate, present and defend logical

arguments, either orally or in writing.

• Articulate, either orally or in writing,

concepts or theories related to the causes

of crime and the processes of the criminal

justice system.

ACADEMIC PREPARATION:

It is highly recommended that the following

criteria be met to begin this program, and it is

REQUIRED by the completion of 24 credits:

12th-grade reading level is required.

Placement test scores must indicate readiness

to begin EN 101-Composition.

Competency in Pre-Algebra or Pre-Statistics

is required.

LIBERAL ARTS REQUIREMENTS

45 Semester Hours

CJ 102 Introduction to Criminal

Justice 3

CJ 114 Corrections: Institutional

and Community 3

CJ 211 Substantive Criminal Law 3

CJ ELE Criminal Justice Electives 6

EN 101 Composition 3

EN 102 Composition and Literature 3

HU ELE Humanities Electives 6

MA ELE Mathematics Elective 3

SC ELE Lab Science Elective 3

PS ELE Political Science Elective 3

PY 101 General Psychology 3

SO 101 Introduction to Sociology 3

SO 207 Criminology 3

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

16 Semester Hours

CE 101 College Experience 1

CJ 115 American Policing 3

GN ELE General Electives 12

Minimum Credits 61

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Criminal Justice (A.A.)

SUGGESTED PROGRAM SEQUENCE

1st Semester

CE 101 College Experience 1

CJ 102 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3

EN 101 Composition 3

HU ELE Humanities Elective 3

MA ELE Mathematics Elective 3

SO 101 Introduction to Sociology 3

Total 16

2nd Semester

CJ 114 Corrections: Institutional and

Community 3

CJ 115 American Policing 3

EN 102 Composition and Literature 3

GN ELE General Elective 3

PY 101 General Psychology 3

Total 15

3rd Semester

CJ 211 Substantive Criminal Law 3

CJ ELE Criminal Justice Elective* 3

GN ELE General Elective 3

PS ELE Political Science Elective 3

SO 207 Criminology 3

Total 15

4th Semester

CJ ELE Criminal Justice Elective* 3

GN ELE General Electives 6

HU ELE Humanities Elective 3

SC ELE Lab Science Elective 3

Total 15

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Criminal Justice (A.A.S.)

Curriculum Code: 0640

Semester Hours Required for Graduation: 62

PROGRAM GOALS:

This curriculum prepares students for

positions with federal, state, county, and local

law enforcement organizations including

positions with private and public security

agencies. The courses offered fulfill the

educational needs of students to aid them in

becoming efficient and knowledgeable

criminal justice and security personnel.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:

• Explain the function and role of the core

components and agencies that constitute

the criminal justice system.

• Locate, examine and apply criminal

justice and social science information and

data.

• Identify and apply Constitutional

principles and related legal principles to

the activities of the criminal justice

system.

• Demonstrate critical thinking skills to

formulate, present and defend logical

arguments, either orally or in writing.

• Articulate, either orally or in writing,

concepts or theories related to the causes

of crime and the processes of the criminal

justice system.

• Demonstrate an understanding of the

contemporary professional obligations of

criminal justice professionals.

ACADEMIC PREPARATION:

It is highly recommended that the following

criteria be met to begin this program, and it is

REQUIRED by the completion of 24 credits:

12th-grade reading level is required.

Placement test scores must indicate readiness

to begin EN 101-Composition.

Competency in mathematics fundamentals is

required. Pre-Algebra or Pre-Statistics is

recommended.

LIBERAL ARTS REQUIREMENTS

21 Semester Hours

EN 101 Composition 3

EN 105 Technical Writing 3

HU ELE Humanities Elective 3

MA ELE Mathematics Elective 3

SC ELE Science Elective 3

PS ELE Political Science Elective 3

PY 101 General Psychology 3

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

41 Semester Hours

CE 101 College Experience 1

CJ 102 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3

CJ 114 Corrections: Institutional

and Community 3

CJ 115 American Policing 3

CJ 204 Criminal Investigation 3

CJ 211 Substantive Criminal Law 3

CJ 212 Procedural Criminal Law 3

CJ 251 Criminal Justice Prof. Dev. 3

CJ ELE Criminal Justice Elective 3

CI ELE Computer Information Elective

CS ELE Computer Science Elective 3

GN ELE General Electives 6

PE 118 Physical Fitness for

Law Enforcement 1

SO 101 Introduction to Sociology 3

SO 207 Criminology

SO 209 Juvenile Delinquency 3

Minimum Credits 62

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Criminal Justice (A.A.S.)

SUGGESTED PROGRAM SEQUENCE

1st Semester

CE 101 College Experience 1

CJ 102 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3

EN 101 Composition 3

HU ELE Humanities Elective 3

MA ELE Mathematics Elective 3

SO 101 Introduction to Sociology 3

Total 16

2nd Semester

CJ 114 Corrections: Institutional

and Community 3

CJ 115 American Policing 3

CS ELE Computer Science Elective

CI ELE Computer Information Elective 3

PE 118 Physical Fitness for

Law Enforcement 1

PY 101 General Psychology 3

SC ELE Science Elective 3

Total 16

3rd Semester

CJ ELE Criminal Justice Elective* 3

CJ 211 Substantive Criminal Law 3

EN 105 Technical Writing 3

GN ELE General Elective 3

SO 207 Criminology

PS ELE Political Science Elective** 3

Total 15

4th Semester

CJ 204 Criminal Investigation 3

CJ 212 Procedural Criminal Law 3

CJ 251 Criminal Justice Prof. Dev. 3

GN ELE General Elective 3

SO 209 Juvenile Delinquency

PS ELE Political Science Elective** 3

Total 15

*CS 126, CS 241, PY 230, SO 207 and SO 209 may be used as Criminal Justice Electives.

**Students must take either SO 207 or SO 209 and a PS Elective.

Career Opportunities: New York State Trooper and other state-level law enforcement positions,

county sheriff, city police officer, village and town police officer, correctional officer, detention

counselor, pretrial services coordinator, as well as security related positions.

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Teacher Education Program

The College is proud to offer a jointly

registered Teacher Education Program with

SUNY New Paltz that is approved by the New

York State Education Department.

PROGRAM GOALS:

1. Assist students in making a realistic

decision regarding teaching as a career.

2. Understand the opportunities and

challenges facing the teaching profession

today.

3. Provide students with a strong liberal arts

background to aid in the success in

passing state certification exam.

4. Successfully transfer to a four-year

teacher education program, either public

or private.

5. Increase students’ awareness of NYS

teacher certification requirements and

mandated training courses in Child Abuse,

SAVE and DASA.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:

• Interpret developmental theories to

understand the learning and behavior of

children and adolescents.

• Collect and analyze personal data to

develop an accurate awareness of one’s

potential to become a teacher.

• Demonstrate understanding of

mathematics in preparation for teaching

basic math skills (if applicable).

• Analyze and interpret trends in classroom

practices.

• Draw conclusions about particular

students’ cultural and group differences to

improve classroom practice.

• Demonstrate use of creativity and the arts

as teaching tools (if applicable) (if

applicable).

• Develop one’s personal philosophy of

education based on readings, research, and

class assignments.

• Construct basic lesson plans.

• Show ability to articulate clearly to elicit

information, describe developmental

stages, and write effective reports.

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Jointly Registered Teacher Education Program with SUNY

New Paltz

HEGIS (5649)

This program has two certification options:

Childhood – First to Sixth Grade (1-6)

Adolescence – Seventh to Twelfth Grade (7-

12) and

Six academic concentrations:

1. Liberal Arts & Science, Math and

Science: Biology A.S. Degree

2. Liberal Arts & Science, Math and

Science: Chemistry A. S. Degree

(Adolescence only)

3. Liberal Arts & Science, Math and

Science: Mathematics A. S. Degree

4. Liberal Arts & Science, Humanities:

English A. A. Degree

5. Liberal Arts & Science, Social Science:

History A.A. Degree

(Childhood only)

6. Liberal Arts & Science, Social Science:

Social Studies A.A. Degree (Adolescence

only)

Columbia-Greene students entering this

program are advised to follow a course

sequence designed to facilitate transferability

into the College at New Paltz. Upon

successful completion of either an A.A.

degree (English, history or social studies

concentration) or an A.S. degree (biology,

chemistry or mathematics concentration),

students can seamlessly transfer to SUNY-

New Paltz with full junior standing in order to

complete the bachelor’s degree. Admission to

New Paltz is guaranteed under this joint

program if the following criteria for

acceptance are met:

A. complete a prescribed program with an

academic concentration and a 3.0 GPA or

higher.

B. for Childhood Education students, a grade

of B- or above is required in ED 101, ED

110, ED 201, MA 105, MA 114, and PY

205. A grade of B or above is required for

EN 101 and EN 102. A grade of C or

above is required in all non-education

prerequisite courses.

C. a grade of B- or above is required in PY

205 and ED 101 in Adolescence

Education. A grade of B or above is

required in EN 101 and EN 102 in

Adolescence Education.

D. submit documentation of approved work

experience with children.

E. Students must submit an essay or writing

sample prior to beginning the program at

SUNY New Paltz.

NOTE: The Childhood 1-6 option will provide

the transfer base for dual certification of B-2

and 1-6 at SUNY New Paltz.

The joint admission program is designed for

students who plan to transfer to the College at

New Paltz in childhood, adolescence

education with the certification options and

academic concentrations listed above.

However, please be informed that course

adjustments can be made in order for students

to successfully transfer to other SUNY and

private colleges. Students transferring to an

education program other than the College at

New Paltz may discuss their plans with the

Education Coordinator, Bill Mathews. He can

be reached in the Advising, Career, and

Transfer Office, Room 112 or at

518.697.6395.

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Jointly Registered Teacher Education Program with SUNY

New Paltz/Mathematics and Science (A.S.)

LIBERAL ARTS & SCIENCE:

CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

Biology Concentration

Curriculum Code 1614

Semester Hours Required for Graduation 64

PROGRAM GOALS:

1. Assist students in making a realistic

decision regarding teaching as a career.

2. Understand the opportunities and

challenges facing the teaching profession

today.

3. Provide students with a strong liberal arts

background to aid in the success in

passing state certification exam.

4. Successfully transfer to a four-year

teacher education program, either public

or private.

5. Increase students’ awareness of NYS

teacher certification requirements and

mandated training courses in Child Abuse,

SAVE and DASA.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:

• Interpret developmental theories to

understand the learning and behavior of

children and adolescents.

• Collect and analyze personal data to

develop an accurate awareness of one’s

potential to become a teacher.

• Demonstrate understanding of

mathematics in preparation for teaching

basic math skills.

• Analyze and interpret trends in classroom

practices.

• Draw conclusions about particular

students’ cultural and group differences to

improve classroom practice.

• Demonstrate use of creativity and the arts

as teaching tools.

• Develop one’s personal philosophy of

education based on readings, research, and

class assignments.

• Construct basic lesson plans.

• Show ability to articulate clearly to elicit

information, describe developmental

stages, and write effective reports.

ACADEMIC PREPARATION:

It is highly recommended that the following

criteria be met to begin this program, and it is

REQUIRED by the completion of 24 credits:

Acceptance into the program is determined by

the following criteria: 12th-grade reading

level is required (readiness to begin EN 101 –

Composition) and college-level proficiency

on the Math Placement Test.

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Jointly Registered Teacher Education Program with SUNY

New Paltz/Mathematics and Science (A.S.)

SUGGESTED PROGRAM SEQUENCE

1st Semester

EN 101 Composition 3

BI 101 General Biology I 4

MA ELE Mathematics Elective 3

PY 101 General Psychology 3

HI 103 U.S. History 1492-1865

HI 104 U.S. History 1865-Present 3

Total 16

2nd Semester

EN 102 Composition & Literature 3

BI 102 General Biology II 4

SC ELE Science Elective 3

PY 205 Child & Adolescence

Psychology 3

ED 101 Foundations of Education 3

Total 16

3rd Semester

*BI ELE Biology Elective 4

MA 105 Math for Elementary Teachers I 3

Language I (FR, IT, SA, SN) 3

ED 110 Education of Diverse

Populations 3

HU ELE Humanities Elective (The Arts) 3

Total 16

4th Semester

BI 103 General Ecology 4

Language II (FR, IT, SA, SN) 3

HI 101 Western Civilization

13,000 BCE to 1517 CE

HI 102 Western Civilization 1517

to Present 3

ED 201 Symbolic Representation 3

MA 114 Math for Elementary Teachers II 3

Total 16

*Recommend Genetics via Open SUNY or BI 210 General Microbiology at C-GCC.

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New Paltz/Mathematics and Science (A.S.)

LIBERAL ARTS & SCIENCE:

CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

Mathematics Concentration

Curriculum Code 1614

Semester Hours Required for Graduation 63

PROGRAM GOALS:

1. Assist students in making a realistic

decision regarding teaching as a career.

2. Understand the opportunities and

challenges facing the teaching profession

today.

3. Provide students with a strong liberal arts

background to aid in the success in

passing state certification exam.

4. Successfully transfer to a four-year

teacher education program, either public

or private.

5. Increase students’ awareness of NYS

teacher certification requirements and

mandated training courses in Child Abuse,

SAVE and DASA.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:

• Interpret developmental theories to

understand the learning and behavior of

children and adolescents.

• Collect and analyze personal data to

develop an accurate awareness of one’s

potential to become a teacher.

• Demonstrate ability to effectively instruct

basic mathematics.

• Analyze and interpret trends in classroom

practices.

• Draw conclusions about particular

students’ cultural and group differences to

improve classroom practice.

• Demonstrate use of creativity and the arts

as teaching tools.

• Develop one’s personal philosophy of

education based on readings, research, and

class assignments.

• Construct basic lesson plans.

• Show ability to articulate clearly to elicit

information, describe developmental

stages, and write effective reports.

ACADEMIC PREPARATION:

It is highly recommended that the following

criteria be met to begin this program, and it is

REQUIRED by the completion of 24 credits:

Acceptance into the program is determined by

the following criteria: 12th-grade reading

level is required (readiness to begin EN 101 –

Composition) and college-level proficiency

on the Math Placement Test.

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Jointly Registered Teacher Education Program with SUNY

New Paltz/Mathematics and Science (A.S.)

1st Semester

EN 101 Composition 3

MA ELE Mathematics Elective 3

SC ELE Lab Science Elective 3

PY 101 General Psychology 3

HI 103 U.S. History 1492-1865

HI 104 U.S. History 1865-Present 3

Total 15

2nd Semester

EN 102 Composition & Literature 3

MA ELE Mathematics Elective 4

PY 205 Child & Adolescence

Psychology 3

HU ELE Humanities Elective (The Arts) 3

ED 101 Foundations of Education 3

Total 16

3rd Semester

ED 201 Symbolic Representation 3

MA 105 Math for Elementary Teachers I 3

Language I (FR, IT, SA, SN) 3

ED 110 Education of Diverse

Populations 3

MA ELE Mathematics Elective 4

Total 16

4th Semester

MA 102 Statistics 3

MA ELE Mathematics Elective 4

Language II (FR, IT, SA, SN) 3

HI 101 Western Civilization 13,000 BCE

to 1517 CE

HI 102 Western Civilization 1517

to Present 3

MA 114 Math for Elementary Teachers II 3

Total 16

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Jointly Registered Teacher Education Program with SUNY

New Paltz/Humanities (A.A.)

LIBERAL ARTS & SCIENCE:

CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

English Concentration

Curriculum Code 1613

Semester Hours Required for Graduation 60

PROGRAM GOALS:

1. Assist students in making a realistic

decision regarding teaching as a career.

2. Understand the opportunities and

challenges facing the teaching profession

today.

3. Provide students with a strong liberal arts

background to aid in the success in

passing state certification exam.

4. Successfully transfer to a four-year

teacher education program, either public

or private.

5. Increase students’ awareness of NYS

teacher certification requirements and

mandated training courses in Child Abuse,

SAVE and DASA.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:

• Interpret developmental theories to

understand the learning and behavior of

children and adolescents.

• Collect and analyze personal data to

develop an accurate awareness of one’s

potential to become a teacher.

• Demonstrate understanding of

mathematics in preparation for teaching

basic math skills.

• Analyze and interpret trends in classroom

practices.

• Draw conclusions about particular

students’ cultural and group differences to

improve classroom practice.

• Demonstrate use of creativity and the arts

as teaching tools.

• Develop one’s personal philosophy of

education based on readings, research, and

class assignments.

• Construct basic lesson plans.

• Show ability to articulate clearly to elicit

information, describe developmental

stages, and write effective reports.

ACADEMIC PREPARATION:

It is highly recommended that the following

criteria be met to begin this program, and it is

REQUIRED by the completion of 24 credits:

Acceptance into the program is determined by

the following criteria: 12th-grade reading

level is required (readiness to begin EN 101 –

Composition) and college-level proficiency

on the Math Placement Test.

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Jointly Registered Teacher Education Program with SUNY

New Paltz/Humanities (A.A.)

SUGGESTED PROGRAM SEQUENCE

1st Semester

EN 101 Composition 3

MA ELE Mathematics Elective 3

Language I (FR, IT, SA, SN) 3

PY 101 General Psychology 3

HI 103 U.S. History 1492-1865

HI 104 U.S. History 1865-Present 3

Total 15

2nd Semester

EN 102 Composition & Literature 3

Language II (FR, IT, SA, SN) 3

PY 205 Child & Adolescence Psychology 3

SC ELE Lab Science Elective 3

ED 101 Foundations of Education 3

Total 15

3rd Semester

EN 205 British Literature 3

EN 211 Creative Writing 3

MA 105 Math for Elementary Teachers I 3

ED 110 Education of Diverse

Populations 3

HI 101 Western Civilization 13,000 BCE

to 1517 CE

HI 102 Western Civilization 1517

to Present 3

Total 15

4th Semester

EN 201 American Literature:

Colonial-1899

EN 204 American Literature: 1900

to Present 3

EN ELE Writing Elective 3

ED 201 Symbolic Representation 3

HI ELE History Elective

PL 103 Philosophy of Eastern Religion 3

MA 114 Math for Elementary Teachers II 3

Total 15

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New Paltz/Social Science (A.A.)

LIBERAL ARTS & SCIENCE:

CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

History Concentration

Curriculum Code 1612

Semester Hours Required for Graduation 60

PROGRAM GOALS:

1. Assist students in making a realistic

decision regarding teaching as a career.

2. Understand the opportunities and

challenges facing the teaching profession

today.

3. Provide students with a strong liberal arts

background to aid in the success in

passing state certification exam.

4. Successfully transfer to a four-year

teacher education program, either public

or private.

5. Increase students’ awareness of NYS

teacher certification requirements and

mandated training courses in Child Abuse,

SAVE and DASA.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:

• Interpret developmental theories to

understand the learning and behavior of

children and adolescents.

• Collect and analyze personal data to

develop an accurate awareness of one’s

potential to become a teacher.

• Demonstrate understanding of

mathematics in preparation for teaching

basic math skills.

• Analyze and interpret trends in classroom

practices.

• Draw conclusions about particular

students’ cultural and group differences to

improve classroom practice.

• Demonstrate use of creativity and the arts

as teaching tools.

• Develop one’s personal philosophy of

education based on readings, research, and

class assignments.

• Construct basic lesson plans.

• Show ability to articulate clearly to elicit

information, describe developmental

stages, and write effective reports.

ACADEMIC PREPARATION:

It is highly recommended that the following

criteria be met to begin this program, and it is

REQUIRED by the completion of 24 credits:

Acceptance into the program is determined by

the following criteria: 12th-grade reading

level is required (readiness to begin EN 101 –

Composition) and college-level proficiency

on the Math Placement Test.

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New Paltz/Social Science (A.A.)

SUGGESTED PROGRAM SEQUENCE

1st Semester

EN 101 Composition 3

HI 103 U.S. History 1492-1865 or

HI 104 U.S. History 1865-Present 3

HU ELE Humanities Elective 3

PY 101 General Psychology 3

MA ELE Mathematics Elective 3

Total 15

2nd Semester

EN 102 Composition & Literature 3

HI 101 Western Civilization 13,000 BCE

to 1517 CE

HI 102 Western Civilization 1517

to Present 3

PY 205 Child & Adolescence Psychology 3

ED 101 Foundations of Education 3

HI ELE History Elective 3

Total 15

3rd Semester

ED 201 Symbolic Representation 3

SC ELE Lab Science Elective 3

Language I (FR, IT, SA, SN) 3

MA 105 Math for Elementary Teachers I 3

ED 110 Education of Diverse Populations 3

Total 15

4th Semester

MA 114 Math for Elementary Teachers II 3

HI ELE History Elective 3

Language II (FR, IT, SA, SN) 3

HU ELE Humanities Elective (The Arts) 3

HI ELE History Elective

PL 103 Philosophy of Eastern Religion 3

Total 15

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Jointly Registered Teacher Education Program with SUNY

New Paltz/Certification Option Childhood

Upon completion of A.A. or A.S. degrees in Jointly Registered Teacher Education program,

students will complete the Bachelor of Science degree through the following program sequence at

SUNY New Paltz.

Year 3

Semester 5

Semester 6

Course

Credits

Course

Credits

EED371 Dev. Appr. Practices (UD)

EED380 Connecting MST (UD)

EED375 Teaching Reading I

(UD/WI)

EED302 Fieldwork 2 (20 hrs.) (1-

6) (MST Fieldwork) (UD)

EED301 Fieldwork 1 (40 hrs.) (pre-

K-2) (UD)

Major course (UD)

3/4

SPE350 Inclusive Classrooms

(UD)

EED412 Curriculum II (pre-K-K)

(UD)

Total Number of Credits

16/17

Total Number of Credits

Year 4

Semester 7

Semester 8

Course

Credits

Course

Credits

EED376 Teaching Reading/Lang.

Arts Methods II (UD)

EED404 (pre-K-2)/EED405 (3-6)

Student Teaching (UD)

EED379 Social Studies Methods

(UD)

EED303 Fieldwork 3 (60 hrs.) (3-6)

(UD)

EED406 Student Teaching

Seminar (UD)

Major course (UD)

Total Number of Credits

UD = Upper Division MINIMUM CREDITS121-124

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New Paltz/Mathematics and Science (A.S.)

LIBERAL ARTS & SCIENCE:

ADOLESCENCE EDUCATION

Biology Concentration

Curriculum Code 1633

Semester Hours Required for Graduation: 66

PROGRAM GOALS:

1. Assist students in making a realistic

decision regarding teaching as a career.

2. Understand the opportunities and

challenges facing the teaching profession

today.

3 Provide students with a strong liberal arts

background to aid in the success in

passing state certification exam.

4 Successfully transfer to a four-year

teacher education program, either public

or private.

5 Increase students’ awareness of NYS

teacher certification requirements and

mandated training courses in Child Abuse,

SAVE and DASA.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:

• Interpret developmental theories to

understand the learning and behavior of

children and adolescents.

• Collect and analyze personal data to

develop an accurate awareness of one’s

potential to become a teacher.

• Demonstrate understanding of

mathematics in preparation for teaching

basic math skills (if applicable).

• Analyze and interpret trends in classroom

practices.

• Draw conclusions about particular

students’ cultural and group differences to

improve classroom practice.

• Demonstrate use of creativity and the arts

as teaching tools (if applicable).

• Develop one’s personal philosophy of

education based on readings, research, and

class assignments.

• Construct basic lesson plans.

• Show ability to articulate clearly to elicit

information, describe developmental

stages, and write effective reports.

ACADEMIC PREPARATION:

It is highly recommended that the following

criteria be met to begin this program, and it is

REQUIRED by the completion of 24 credits:

Acceptance into the program is determined by

the following criteria: 12th-grade reading

level is required (readiness to begin EN 101 –

Composition) and college-level proficiency

on the math placement test.

NOTE: A grade of “B” or higher in EN 101

and EN 102 is required to successfully

transfer these credits to SUNY New Paltz.

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Jointly Registered Teacher Education Program with SUNY

New Paltz/Mathematics and Science (A.S.)

SUGGESTED COURSE SEQUENCE

1st Semester

EN 101 Composition 3

BI 101 General Biology I 4

MA 122 Calculus I 4

PY 101 General Psychology 3

HI 103 U.S. History 1492-1865

HI 104 U.S. History 1865-Present 3

Total 17

2nd Semester

EN 102 Composition & Literature 3

BI 102 General Biology II 4

CH 101 General Chemistry I 4

MA 102 Statistics or

MA 123 Calculus II 3

ED 101 Foundations of Education 3

Total 17

3rd Semester

*BI ELE Biology Elective 3

Language I (FR, IT, SA, SN) 3

CH 102 General Chemistry II 4

GN ELE General Elective 3

PY 205 Child & Adolescence Psychology 3

Total 16

4th Semester

BI 103 General Ecology 4

Language II (FR, IT, SA, SN) 3

HI 101 Western Civilization 13,000 BCE

to 1517 CE

HI 102 Western Civilization 1517

to Present 3

HI ELE History Elective

PL 103 Philosophy of Eastern Religion 3

HU ELE Humanities Elective (The Arts) 3

Total 16

*Recommend Genetics through Open SUNY or BI 210 General Microbiology at C-GCC.

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Jointly Registered Teacher Education Program with SUNY

New Paltz/Mathematics and Science (A.S.)

LIBERAL ARTS & SCIENCE:

ADOLESCENCE EDUCATION

Mathematics Concentration

Curriculum Code 1639

Semester Hours Required for Graduation 67

PROGRAM GOALS:

1. Assist students in making a realistic

decision regarding teaching as a career.

2. Understand the opportunities and

challenges facing the teaching profession

today.

3. Provide students with a strong liberal arts

background to aid in the success in

passing state certification exam.

4. Successfully transfer to a four-year

teacher education program, either public

or private.

5. Increase students’ awareness of NYS

teacher certification requirements and

mandated training courses in Child Abuse,

SAVE and DASA.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:

• Interpret developmental theories to

understand the learning and behavior of

children and adolescents.

• Collect and analyze personal data to

develop an accurate awareness of one’s

potential to become a teacher.

• Demonstrate understanding of

mathematics in preparation for teaching

basic math skills (if applicable).

• Analyze and interpret trends in classroom

practices.

• Draw conclusions about particular

students’ cultural and group differences to

improve classroom practice.

• Demonstrate use of creativity and the arts

as teaching tools (if applicable).

• Develop one’s personal philosophy of

education based on readings, research, and

class assignments.

• Construct basic lesson plans.

• Show ability to articulate clearly to elicit

information, describe developmental

stages, and write effective reports.

ACADEMIC PREPARATION:

It is highly recommended that the following

criteria be met to begin this program, and it is

REQUIRED by the completion of 24 credits:

Acceptance into the program is determined by

the following criteria: 12th-grade reading

level is required (readiness to begin EN 101 –

Composition) and college-level proficiency

on the Math Placement Test.

NOTE: A grade of “B” or higher in EN 101

and EN 102 is required to successfully

transfer these credits to SUNY New Paltz.

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New Paltz/Mathematics and Science (A.S.)

SUGGESTED PROGRAM SEQUENCE

1st Semester

EN 101 Composition 3

MA 122 Calculus I 4

PX 103 University Physics I 4

PY 101 General Psychology 3

HI 101 Western Civilization 13,000

BCE to 1517 CE

HI 102 Western Civilization 1517 to

Present 3

Total 17

2nd Semester

EN 102 Composition & Literature 3

MA 123 Calculus II 4

PY 205 Child & Adolescence Psychology 3

PX 104 University Physics II 4

ED 101 Foundations of Education 3

Total 17

3rd Semester

CS 134 Computer and Informatics

Science I 4

HI 103 U.S. History 1492-1865

HI 104 U.S. History 1865-Present 3

MA ELE Mathematics Elective 4

Language I (FR, IT, SA, SN) 3

GN ELE General Elective 3

Total 17

4th Semester

MA ELE Mathematics Elective 3

MA ELE Mathematics Elective 4

Language II (FR, IT, SA, SN) 3

HI ELE History Elective

PL 103 Philosophy of Eastern Religion 3

HU ELE Humanities Elective (The Arts) 3

Total 16

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Jointly Registered Teacher Education Program with SUNY

New Paltz/Humanities (A.A.)

LIBERAL ARTS & SCIENCE:

ADOLESCENCE EDUCATION

English Concentration

Curriculum Code 1636

Semester Hours Required for Graduation 63

PROGRAM GOALS:

1. Assist students in making a realistic

decision regarding teaching as a career.

2. Understand the opportunities and

challenges facing the teaching profession

today.

3. Provide students with a strong liberal arts

background to aid in the success in

passing state certification exam.

4. Successfully transfer to a four-year

teacher education program, either public

or private.

5. Increase students’ awareness of NYS

teacher certification requirements and

mandated training courses in Child Abuse,

SAVE and DASA.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:

• Interpret developmental theories to

understand the learning and behavior of

children and adolescents.

• Collect and analyze personal data to

develop an accurate awareness of one’s

potential to become a teacher.

• Demonstrate understanding of

mathematics in preparation for teaching

basic math skills (if applicable).

• Analyze and interpret trends in classroom

practices.

• Draw conclusions about particular

students’ cultural and group differences to

improve classroom practice.

• Demonstrate use of creativity and the arts

as teaching tools (if applicable).

• Develop one’s personal philosophy of

education based on readings, research, and

class assignments.

• Construct basic lesson plans.

• Show ability to articulate clearly to elicit

information, describe developmental

stages, and write effective reports.

ACADEMIC PREPARATION:

It is highly recommended that the following

criteria be met to begin this program, and it is

REQUIRED by the completion of 24 credits:

Acceptance into the program is determined by

the following criteria: 12th-grade reading

level is required (readiness to begin EN 101 –

Composition) and college-level proficiency

on the Math Placement Test.

NOTE: A grade of “B” or higher in EN 101

and EN 102 is required to successfully

transfer these credits to SUNY New Paltz.

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New Paltz/Humanities (A.A.)

SUGGESTED PROGRAM SEQUENCE

1st Semester

EN 101 Composition 3

MA ELE Mathematics Elective 3

Language I (FR, IT, SA, SN) 3

PY 101 General Psychology 3

HI 103 U.S. History 1492-1865

HI 104 U.S. History 1865-Present 3

Total 15

2nd Semester

EN 102 Composition & Literature 3

Language II (FR, IT, SA, SN) 3

PY 205 Child & Adolescence Psychology 3

SC ELE Lab Science Elective 3

ED 101 Foundations of Education 3

Total 15

3rd Semester

*EN ELE Literature Elective 3

EN ELE Literature Elective 3

EN 201 American Literature:

Colonial-1899

EN 204 American Literature: 1900

to Present 3

HI 101 Western Civilization 13,000 BCE

to 1517 CE

HI 102 Western Civilization

1517-Present 3

GN ELE General Elective 6

Total 18

4th Semester

EN ELE Literature/Writing Elective 3

EN 205 British Literature 3

EN 211 Creative Writing 3

HU ELE Humanities Elective (The Arts) 3

HI ELE History Elective

PL 103 Philosophy of Eastern Religion 3

Total 15

*Recommend EN 235 Latin American Literature.

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Jointly Registered Teacher Education Program with SUNY

New Paltz/Social Science (A.A.)

LIBERAL ARTS & SCIENCE:

ADOLESCENCE EDUCATION

Social Studies Concentration

Curriculum Code 1640

Semester Hours Required for Graduation: 60

PROGRAM GOALS:

1. Assist students in making a realistic

decision regarding teaching as a career.

2. Understand the opportunities and

challenges facing the teaching profession

today.

3. Provide students with a strong liberal arts

background to aid in the success in

passing state certification exam.

4. Successfully transfer to a four-year

teacher education program, either public

or private.

5. Increase students’ awareness of NYS

teacher certification requirements and

mandated training courses in Child Abuse,

SAVE and DASA.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:

• Interpret developmental theories to

understand the learning and behavior of

children and adolescents.

• Collect and analyze personal data to

develop an accurate awareness of one’s

potential to become a teacher.

• Demonstrate understanding of

mathematics in preparation for teaching

basic math skills (if applicable).

• Analyze and interpret trends in classroom

practices.

• Draw conclusions about particular

students’ cultural and group differences to

improve classroom practice.

• Demonstrate use of creativity and the arts

as teaching tools (if applicable).

• Develop one’s personal philosophy of

education based on readings, research, and

class assignments.

• Construct basic lesson plans.

• Show ability to articulate clearly to elicit

information, describe developmental

stages, and write effective reports.

ACADEMIC PREPARATION:

It is highly recommended that the following

criteria be met to begin this program, and it is

REQUIRED by the completion of 24 credits:

Acceptance into the program is determined by

the following criteria: 12th-grade reading

level is required (readiness to begin EN 101 –

Composition) and college-level proficiency

on the Math Placement Test.

NOTE: A grade of “B” or higher in EN 101

and EN 102 is required to successfully

transfer these credits to SUNY New Paltz.

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New Paltz/Social Science (A.A.)

SUGGESTED PROGRAM SEQUENCE

1st Semester

EN 101 Composition 3

HI 103 U.S. History 1492-1865 3

HU ELE Humanities Elective (The Arts) 3

PY 101 General Psychology 3

MA ELE Mathematics Elective 3

Total 15

2nd Semester

EN 102 Composition & Literature 3

HI 104 U.S. History 1865-present 3

PY 205 Child & Adolescence Psychology 3

ED 101 Foundations of Education 3

HI ELE History Elective 3

Total 15

3rd Semester

PS 101 American Government 3

SC ELE Lab Science Elective 3

Language I (FR, IT, SA, SN) 3

EC 101 Macroeconomics 3

HI 101 Western Civilization 13,000 BCE

to 1517 CE

HI 102 Western Civilization 1517

to Present 3

Total 15

4th Semester

GN ELE General Elective 3

PS 130 Contemporary Constitutional

Issues 3

Language II (FR, IT, SA, SN) 3

EC 102 Microeconomics 3

HI ELE History Elective

PL 103 Philosophy of Eastern Religion 3

Total 15

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New Paltz/Mathematics and Science (A.S.)

LIBERAL ARTS & SCIENCE:

ADOLESCENCE EDUCATION

Chemistry Concentration

Curriculum Code 1634

Semester Hours Required for Graduation: 64

PROGRAM GOALS:

1. Assist students in making a realistic

decision regarding teaching as a career.

2. Understand the opportunities and

challenges facing the teaching profession

today.

3. Provide students with a strong liberal arts

background to aid in the success in

passing state certification exam.

4. Successfully transfer to a four-year

teacher education program, either public

or private.

5. Increase students’ awareness of NYS

teacher certification requirements and

mandated training courses in Child Abuse,

SAVE and DASA.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:

• Interpret developmental theories to

understand the learning and behavior of

children and adolescents.

• Collect and analyze personal data to

develop an accurate awareness of one’s

potential to become a teacher.

• Demonstrate understanding of

mathematics in preparation for teaching

basic math skills (if applicable).

• Analyze and interpret trends in classroom

practices.

• Draw conclusions about particular

students’ cultural and group differences to

improve classroom practice.

• Demonstrate use of creativity and the arts

as teaching tools (if applicable).

• Develop one’s personal philosophy of

education based on readings, research, and

class assignments.

• Construct basic lesson plans.

• Show ability to articulate clearly to elicit

information, describe developmental

stages, and write effective reports.

ACADEMIC PREPARATION:

It is highly recommended that the following

criteria be met to begin this program, and it is

REQUIRED by the completion of 24 credits:

Acceptance into the program is determined by

the following criteria: 12th-grade reading

level is required (readiness to begin EN 101 –

Composition) and college-level proficiency

on the Math Placement Test.

NOTE: A grade of “B” or higher in EN 101

and EN 102 is required to successfully

transfer these credits to SUNY New Paltz.

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New Paltz/Mathematics and Science (A.S.)

1st Semester

EN 101 Composition 3

CH 101 General Chemistry I 4

MA 122 Calculus I 4

PY 101 General Psychology 3

HI 103 U.S. History 1492-1865

HI 104 U.S. History 1865-Present 3

Total 17

2nd Semester

EN 102 Composition & Literature 3

CH 102 General Chemistry II 4

MA 123 Calculus II 4

SC ELE Lab Science Elective 3

ED 101 Foundations of Education 3

Total 17

3rd Semester

CH 201 Organic Chemistry I 4

PY 205 Child & Adolescence Psychology 3

Language I (FR, IT, SA, SN) 3

HU ELE Humanities Elective (The Arts) 3

HI 101 Western Civilization 13,000 BCE

to 1517 CE

HI 102 Western Civilization 1517 to

Present 3

Total 16

4th Semester

CH 202 Organic Chemistry II 4

GE 101 Physical Geology 4

Language II (FR, IT, SA, SN) 3

HI ELE History Elective

PL 103 Philosophy of Eastern Religion 3

Total 14

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Jointly Registered Teacher Education Program with SUNY

New Paltz/Certification Option Adolescence

Upon completion of A.A. or A.S. degrees in Jointly Registered Teacher Education program,

students will complete the Bachelor of Science degree through the following program sequence at

SUNY New Paltz.

5th Semester/New Paltz

38340 Social and Philosophical

Foundations of Education 3

36354 Discipline Specific Foundations

Seminar 1

Liberal Arts Major 3

Liberal Arts Major 3-4

Semester Credits 13-15

6th Semester/New Paltz

38383 Introduction to Literacy for

Diverse Learners 3

39385 Differentiating Instruction in

Secondary Education 3

36453 Introduction to Curriculum

Assessment 3

36353 Field Work # 1/35 hours 1

Liberal Arts Major 3-4

Semester Credits 16-18

7th Semester/New Paltz

36356 Computers in the Classroom 3

36370-5 Discipline Specific Methods

Course 3

36350 Field Work # 2/35 hours 1

Liberal Arts Major 3

Liberal Arts Major 3-4

Semester Credits 16-18

8th Semester/New Paltz

36404 Student Teaching in the Middle

School 6

36405 Student Teaching in the Senior

High School 6

36406 Discipline Specific Student

Teaching Seminar 1

36707 Field Work # 3/60 hours 1

Semester Credits 14

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Environmental Biology (A.S.)

Curriculum Code: 1016

Semester Hours Required for Graduation: 62

PROGRAM GOALS:

This program prepares students for transfer

into a Bachelor of Science program in

Environmental Science or a related field and

is part of the Environmental Science Transfer

Path, biophysical tract. Students should work

closely with their academic advisor to

determine choice of electives to help ensure

articulation with specific transfer colleges.

Upon completion, career opportunities

include Natural Resource Specialist, Field

Biologist, Environmental Health Technician,

Fisheries Technician, and Forest Ranger. The

program combines classroom, laboratory, and

field study instruction giving students a well-

rounded preparation. It is designed to meet the

ever-increasing need for well-qualified

professionals in this field.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:

• Students will evaluate and employ current

scientific evidence to develop hypotheses,

perform measurements, and interpret

results of experiments that explore natural

phenomena.

• Demonstrate laboratory and field-based

skills in scientific techniques and

methodology.

• Discover and analyze the complex

systems that shape concepts in

environmental biology and utilize

scientific methods to explain real world

environmental issues.

• Display an understanding of local

environmental issues, particularly as it

relates to local flora and fauna as well as

anthropogenic crises.

ACADEMIC PREPARATION:

It is highly recommended that the following

criteria be met to begin this program, and it is

REQUIRED by the completion of 24 credits:

12th-grade reading level is required.

Placement test scores must indicate readiness

to begin EN 101-Composition.

Competency in Pre-Algebra or Pre-Statistics

is required.

High School Regents-level science courses in

Biology, Chemistry and/or Physics are highly

recommended.

LIBERAL ARTS REQUIREMENTS

30 Semester Hours

BI 103 General Ecology 4

BI 113 Environmental Science 4

EN 101 Composition 3

EN 102 Composition and Literature 3

SL ELE Social Science Electives 6

HU ELE Humanities Elective 3

MA ELE Mathematics Elective 4

SC ELE Lab Science Elective 3

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

32 Semester Hours

BI 101 General Biology I 4

BI 102 General Biology II 4

CH 101 General Chemistry I 4

CH 102 General Chemistry II 4

CE 101 College Experience 1

GN ELE General Elective 9

MA ELE Mathematics Elective 3

HU/SL ELE Humanities/Social Science

Elective 3

Minimum Credits 62

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Environmental Biology (A.S.)

SUGGESTED PROGRAM SEQUENCE

1st Semester

BI 113 Environmental Science 4

CE 101 College Experience 1

EN 101 Composition 3

HU ELE Humanities Elective 3

MA ELE Mathematics Elective 3

SL ELE Social Science Elective* 3

Total 17

2nd Semester

BI 103 General Ecology 4

EN 102 Composition & Literature 3

GN ELE General Elective 3

SL ELE Social Science Elective 3

MA ELE Mathematics Elective 4

Total 17

3rd Semester

BI 101 General Biology I 4

CH 101 General Chemistry I 4

GN ELE General Electives 6

Total 14

4th Semester

BI 102 General Biology II 4

CH 102 General Chemistry II 4

HU ELE Humanities Elective

SL ELE Social Science Elective 3

SC ELE Lab Science Electives 3

Total 14

* HI 125 U.S. Environmental History is recommended.

Transfer opportunities include, but are not limited to: SUNY Plattsburgh, Marist College, SUNY

Stony Brook, Paul Smith’s College, SUNY Environmental Science and Forestry, (ESF) B.S. in

Environmental Studies Program only.

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Fine Arts (A.A.)

Curriculum Code: 0664

Semester Hours Required for Graduation: 61

PROGRAM GOALS:

This course of study provides a foundation in

computer graphics, animation, design,

drawing, sculpture, and photography. It is

designed primarily for students who plan to

earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) degree.

Fine arts students will learn in the studio in a

professional atmosphere.

The Fine Arts program encourages

academically strong students to apply to the

Honors Program, a challenging environment

that enables highly motivated students to best

develop their creative abilities and thus ensure

their future professional success.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:

• Develop the ability to apply drawing

skills.

• Develop the ability to apply design skills.

• Develop the ability to apply inventive and

creative thinking.

• Demonstrate knowledge of the disciplines

and history of the arts.

ACADEMIC PREPARATION:

It is highly recommended that the following

criteria be met to begin this program, and it is

REQUIRED by the completion of 24 credits:

12th-grade reading level is required.

Placement test scores must indicate readiness

to begin EN 101-Composition.

Competency in Pre-Algebra or Pre-Statistics

is required.

LIBERAL ARTS REQUIREMENTS

45 Semester Hours

AR 107 Visual Arts-2D 3

AR 108 Visual Arts-3D 3

AR 118 Figure Drawing 3

AR 119 Basic Drawing 3

AR ELE Art Electives 9

EN 101 Composition 3

EN 102 Composition and Literature 3

MA ELE Mathematics Elective 3

SC ELE Lab Science Elective 3

SL ELE Social Science Elective 12

Note: Only CI 105 can be substituted for an

AR Elective.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

16 Semester Hours

AR ELE Art Elective 3

CE 101 College Experience 1

GN ELE General Electives 12

Minimum Credits 61

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Fine Arts (A.A.)

SUGGESTED PROGRAM SEQUENCE

1st Semester

AR 107 Visual Arts 2D 3

AR 119 Basic Drawing 3

AR ELE Art Elective 3

CE 101 College Experience 1

EN 101 Composition 3

MA ELE Mathematics Elective 3

Total 16

2nd Semester

AR 108 Visual Arts 3D 3

AR 118 Figure Drawing 3

AR ELE Art Elective 3

EN 102 Composition and Literature 3

MA ELE Mathematics Elective

SC ELE Lab Science Elective 3

Total 15

3rd Semester

AR ELE Art Electives 6

GN ELE General Electives 3

SL ELE Social Science Elective 6

Total 15

4th Semester

SL ELE Social Science Electives 6

GN ELE General Electives 9

Total 15

Transfer opportunities include, but are not limited to: SUNY New Paltz, University at Albany-

SUNY, SUNY Purchase, SUNY Plattsburgh, The College of Saint Rose, Cazenovia, Rhode Island

School of Design, Russell Sage, Skidmore, San Francisco Art Institute, Savannah College of Art

and Design and Bard College.

With the help of an advisor, students need to carefully plan the sequence of art electives that best

suit their career plans.

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Human Services (A.S.)

Curriculum Code: 1175

Semester Hours Required for Graduation: 62

PROGRAM GOALS:

The A.S. Human Services degree prepares the

student to transfer to four-year schools with

junior status to continue their bachelor level

education in social work, psychology,

sociology or related fields. Additionally, the

A.S. Human Services degree provides the

student with the skills necessary to gain

immediate employment in the human services

field at the beginning professional level.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:

• Interpret and articulate knowledge of

historical and contemporary research in

the social and behavioral sciences.

• Demonstrate competency in

understanding and application of current

helping theories and professional

practices, including ethical

considerations.

• Employ practical knowledge of

coursework in community settings.

• Examine historical and contemporary

social issues/problems.

• Analyze current research and its

implications and select and apply

strategies to positively impact social

issues/problems.

• Demonstrate standards and ethics of the

Human Service profession.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENT:

Note: In compliance with the NYS Justice

Center "Protection of People with Special

Needs Act," participants in HS 230

(Internship in Human Services) are required

by Community Agencies that host interns to

complete background checks through the

NYS Justice Center before being accepted as

an intern. Students can log onto

www.justicecenter.ny.gov for more

information.

ACADEMIC PREPARATION:

An interview is required for applicants to the

Human Services program. Students who are

interested in pursuing the field of Human

Services must be emotionally prepared to

challenge their own perceptions and

worldview in order to begin to understand the

multicultural worldviews of the people they

will be serving.

It is highly recommended that the following

criteria be met to begin this program, and is

REQUIRED by the completion of 24 credits:

12th-grade reading level is required.

Placement test scores must indicate readiness

to begin EN 101-Composition.

Competency in Pre-Algebra or Pre-Statistics

is required.

LIBERAL ARTS REQUIREMENTS

30 Semester Hours

CD 208 Chemical Dependency and

Addiction

SL 205 Trauma and Resilience 3

EN 101 Composition 3

EN 102 Composition and Literature 3

HU ELE Humanities Elective 6

MA 113 Statistics for the Behavioral

Sciences 3

PY 101 General Psychology 3

SC ELE Lab Science Elective 3

SL ELE Social Science Electives 3

SO 101 Introduction to Sociology 3

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PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

32 Semester Hours

CE 101 College Experience 1

GN ELE General Elective 9

HS 103 Introduction to Human Services 3

HS 105 Interventions in

Human Services 3

HS 110 Interviewing Techniques 3

HS 212 Community Organizing 3

HS 230 Human Services Internship I 4

SL 110 Cultural Diversity 3

SO 102 Social Problems 3

Minimum Credits 62

SUGGESTED PROGRAM SEQUENCE

1st Semester

CE 101 College Experience 1

EN 101 Composition 3

HS 103 Introduction to Human Services 3

HU ELE Humanities Elective 3

PY 101 General Psychology 3

SO 101 Introduction to Sociology 3

Total 16

2nd Semester

EN 102 Composition and Literature 3

HS 105 Interventions in Human Services 3

HS 110 Interviewing Techniques 3

CD 208 Chemical Dependency

and Addiction

SL 205 Trauma and Resilience 3

SL ELE Social Science Elective 3

Total 15

3rd Semester

GN ELE General Elective 3

HS 212 Community Organizing 3

MA 113 Statistics for the

Behavioral Sciences 3

SC ELE Lab Science Elective 3

SL 110 Cultural Diversity 3

Total 15

4th Semester

GN ELE General Elective 6

HS 230 Human Services Internship I 4

HU ELE Humanities Elective 3

SO 102 Social Problems 3

Total 16

** Students must maintain a C average in HS 103, HS 105, and HS 110 in order to enroll in HS 230.

Transfer opportunities include, but are not limited to: Marist College, The College of Saint Rose,

University at Albany-SUNY, SUNY New Paltz, SUNY Oneonta, SUNY Plattsburgh, Adelphi

University, and the Sage Colleges.

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Individual Studies (A.A.)

Curriculum Code: 0687

Semester Hours Required for Graduation: 61

This program prepares students for transfer to

complete work for a bachelor’s degree in a

variety of areas. The flexible design of this

program offers the ability to customize

courses toward specific academic disciplines

or transfer schools. It is also appropriate for

undecided students, since it allows students to

explore a range of disciplines and conduct

career research before concentrating in a

specific area.

Academic advisement is a critical part of

student success in this program. All Individual

Studies students are advised by full-time

career and transfer faculty advisors.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:

• Acquire oral, written, and creative

communication skills.

• Develop competency in scientific,

quantitative, and technological skills

• Understand the commonalities and

diversity of the human experience, values,

and opinions.

• Understand and use basic research

techniques to perform critical analysis and

synthesize information.

ACADEMIC PREPARATION:

It is highly recommended that the following

criteria be met to begin this program, and it is

REQUIRED by the completion of 24 credits:

12th-grade reading level is required.

Placement test scores must indicate readiness

to begin EN 101-Composition.

Competency in Pre-Algebra or Pre-Statistics

is required.

LIBERAL ARTS REQUIREMENTS

45 Semester Hours

EN 101 Composition 3

EN 102 Composition and Literature 3

HU ELE Humanities Electives 6

HU ELE Humanities Electives

SL ELE Social Science Electives 15

MA ELE Mathematics Elective 3

SC ELE Lab Science Elective 3

SL ELE Social Science Electives 12

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

16 Semester Hours

CE 101 College Experience 1

GN ELE General Electives 15

Minimum Credits 61

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Individual Studies (A.S.)

Curriculum Code: 0689

Semester Hours Required for Graduation: 61

This program prepares students for transfer to

complete work for a bachelor’s degree in a

variety of areas. The flexible design of this

program offers the ability to customize

courses toward specific academic disciplines

or transfer schools. It is also appropriate for

undecided students, since it allows students to

explore a range of academic disciplines and

conduct career research before concentrating

in a specific area.

Academic advisement is a critical part of

student success in this program. All Individual

Studies students are advised by full-time

career and transfer faculty advisors.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:

• Acquire oral, written, and creative

communication skills.

• Develop competency in scientific,

quantitative, and technological skills

• Understand the commonalities and

diversity of the human experience, values,

and opinions.

• Understand and use basic research

techniques to perform critical analysis and

synthesize information.

ACADEMIC PREPARATION:

It is highly recommended that the following

criteria be met to begin this program, and it is

REQUIRED by the completion of 24 credits:

12th-grade reading level is required.

Placement test scores must indicate readiness

to begin EN 101-Composition.

Competency in Pre-Algebra or Pre-Statistics

is required.

LIBERAL ARTS REQUIREMENTS

30 Semester Hours

EN 101 Composition 3

EN 102 Composition and Literature 3

HU ELE Humanities Electives 6

MA ELE Mathematics Elective 3

SC ELE Lab Science Elective 3

SL ELE Social Science Electives 6

SL ELE Social Science Elective

HU ELE Humanities Elective

MA ELE Mathematics Elective

SC ELE Science Elective 6

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

31 Semester Hours

15-credit concentration in one of the

following:

AT/AU Automotive*

SL Social Science**

BU Business**

CS Computer Science

MA/SC Math and Science

NU Nursing* 15

CE 101 College Experience 1

GN ELE General Electives 15

Minimum Credits 61

*Available only to students previously

matriculated in the program

**Students matriculated in these

concentrations may complete their degree in a

fully online format.

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Individual Studies (A.A.S.)

Curriculum Code: 0688

Semester Hours Required for Graduation: 61

This program offers undecided students the

most flexibility with course selections,

allowing for exploration in a variety of

academic disciplines before deciding upon an

area of concentration. It is also appropriate for

students requiring transitional coursework to

be eligible for his/her preferred degree

program.

Academic advisement is a critical part of

student success in this program. All Individual

Studies students are advised by full-time

career and transfer faculty advisors.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:

• Acquire oral, written, and creative

communication skills.

• Develop competency in scientific,

quantitative, and technological skills

• Understand the commonalities and

diversity of the human experience, values,

and opinions.

• Understand and use basic research

techniques to perform critical analysis and

synthesize information.

ACADEMIC PREPARATION:

It is highly recommended that the following

criteria be met to begin this program, and it is

REQUIRED by the completion of 24 credits:

12th-grade reading level is required.

Placement test scores must indicate readiness

to begin EN 101-Composition.

Competency in mathematics fundamentals is

required: Pre-Algebra or Pre-Statistics is

recommended.

LIBERAL ARTS REQUIREMENTS

21 Semester Hours

EN 101 Composition 3

EN 102 Composition and Literature

EN 105 Technical Writing 3

HU ELE Humanities Elective 3

MA ELE Mathematics Elective 3

SC ELE Science Elective 3

SL ELE Social Science Electives 6

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

40 Semester Hours

15-credit concentration in one of the following:

AR/HU Arts and Humanities

AU Automotive*

SL Behavioral and Social Sciences

BU Business

CS Computer Science

MA/SC Math and Science

NU Nursing* 15

CS ELE Computer Science Elective

CI ELE Computer Information Elective

BU ELE Business Elective 3

CE 101 College Experience 1

GN ELE General Electives 18

HU ELE Humanities Elective 3

Minimum Credits 61

*Available only to students previously

matriculated in the program

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Individual Studies (A.O.S.)

Automotive Technology Concentration

Business/Accounting Concentration

Computer Science Concentration

Construction Technology Concentration

Police Basic Training Concentration

Curriculum Codes: 0683, 0684, 0685, 0686,

0682

Semester Hours Required for Graduation: 61

PROGRAM GOALS:

An innovative and flexible program that

incorporates a technical concentration, micro-

credentials, and program electives into an

occupational-oriented associate degree, this

program provides specialized study for

students with clearly identified career goals

that cannot be met by another associate degree

program. Academic advisement is critical to

students’ success in this program. All

Individual Studies students are advised by

full-time career and transfer faculty advisors.

The Individual Studies A.O.S. degree will

offer students four distinct 15 credit-hour

concentrations to choose from:

• Automotive Technology (0683)

• Business/Accounting (0684)

• Computer Science (0685)

• Construction Technology (0686)

• Police Basic Training (0682)

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Overall

• Demonstrate oral and written

communication skills necessary for

successful employment

• Demonstrate critical thinking and

problem-solving skills

• Apply basic mathematical principles

to solve problems

• Demonstrate technical competencies

in Automotive Technology,

Business/Accounting, Computer

Science, or Construction Technology

Automotive Technology Concentration

• Interpret automotive contextual

information to determine appropriate

service actions.

• Clearly establish and outline specific

repair costs to customers.

• Learn to complete automotive repairs

in a courteous and timely manner.

Business/Accounting Concentration

• Demonstrate applications of

accounting principles.

• Demonstrate knowledge of basic

management principles and

implement effective supervisory

techniques.

• Demonstrate effective written and oral

business communication skills.

Computer Science Concentration

• Identify and demonstrate

understanding of computer

terminology.

• Demonstrate ability to troubleshoot

and fix basic hardware installation

issues.

• Demonstrate knowledge of computer

networks including network hardware,

software and architecture.

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Construction Technology Concentration

• Perform calculations and

measurements required to complete

carpentry projects.

• Use hand and power tools safely and

effectively.

• Perform general carpentry skills to

complete, restore or repair a

residential structure.

Police Basic Training Concentration

• Demonstrate proficiency in the core

competencies required of police

officers in New York.

• Apply the laws police officers utilize

and are governed by in the

performance of their duties.

• Exhibit the skills required of police

officers to effectively communicate

and interact with the communities they

serve.

ACADEMIC PREPARATION:

It is highly recommended that the following

criteria be met to begin this program, and it is

REQUIRED by the completion of 24 credits:

12th-grade reading level is required.

Placement test scores must indicate readiness

to begin EN 101-Composition.

Competency in mathematics fundamentals is

required: Pre-Algebra or Pre-Statistics is

recommended.

LIBERAL ARTS REQUIREMENTS

12 Semester Hours

EN 101 Composition 3

MA 103 Business Mathematics 3

PY ELE Psychology Elective(s)

EC ELE Economics Elective(s) 6*

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

49 Semester Hours

15-credit concentration in one of the following:

AU Automotive Technology

BU Business/Accounting

CS Computer Science

CC Construction Technology

LE Police Basic Training 15

CE 101 College Experience 1

GN ELE General Electives 33

Minimum Credits 61

*For the Police Basic Training program only,

6 credit hours of SL electives may be used.

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Liberal Arts and Science–Humanities (A.A.)

Curriculum Code: 0201

Semester Hours Required for Graduation: 61

PROGRAM GOALS:

This program prepares students for transfer to

complete work for a bachelor’s degree in

Liberal Arts and is suggested for students

seeking to prepare for elementary or

secondary education. With proper selection of

electives, students can prepare for further

study in specific academic disciplines such as

English, foreign languages, humanistic

studies, as well as career-related programs in

speech and theater, education, journalism,

communication and media arts.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:

• Demonstrate the ability to analyze and

interpret literature.

• Demonstrate comprehension of

communication barriers and ways to

improve communication and/or

demonstrate ability to think critically

about the media in historic and current

contexts.

• Demonstrate knowledge of the

development and distinctive features in

the history, economy, society, culture, etc.

of Western civilization or American

civilization.

• Demonstrate knowledge of either a broad

outline of world history, or the distinctive

features of the history, economy, society,

culture, etc. of a non-Western Civilization.

• Show understanding of at least one

principal form of artistic expression and

the creative process inherent therein.

• Produce written material that

demonstrates abilities to conduct research,

develop an argument, and organize

supporting details.

ACADEMIC PREPARATION:

It is highly recommended that the following

criteria be met to begin this program, and it is

REQUIRED by the completion of 24 credits:

12th-grade reading level is required.

Placement test scores must indicate readiness

to begin EN 101-Composition.

Competency in Pre-Algebra or Pre-Statistics

is required.

LIBERAL ARTS REQUIREMENTS

45 Semester Hours

EN 101 Composition 3

EN 102 Composition and Literature 3

HI ELE History Elective 3

HU ELE Humanities Electives 21

MA ELE Mathematics Elective 3

SC ELE Lab Science Elective 3

SL ELE Social Science Elective 9

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

16 Semester Hours

CE 101 College Experience 1

GN ELE General Electives 15

Minimum Credits 61

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SUGGESTED PROGRAM SEQUENCE

1st Semester

CE 101 College Experience 1

EN 101 Composition 3

HU ELE Humanities Elective 6

MA ELE Mathematics Elective 3

SL ELE Social Science Electives 3

Total 16

2nd Semester

HU ELE Humanities Elective 3

EN 102 Composition and Literature 3

HI ELE History Elective 3

SC ELE Lab Science Elective 3

SL ELE Social Science Elective 3

Total 15

3rd Semester

GN ELE General Elective 6

HU ELE Humanities Elective 6

SL ELE Social Science Elective 3

Total 15

4th Semester

GN ELE General Electives 9

HU ELE Humanities Electives 6

Total 15

Transfer opportunities include but are not limited to: University at Albany-SUNY, SUNY New

Paltz, SUNY Plattsburgh, SUNY Oneonta, SUNY Cortland, SUNY Brockport, Emerson College,

Marist College, The College of Saint Rose, Southern California College, Gordon College, and

Russell Sage.

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Liberal Arts and Science–Humanities (A.A.)

Communication Concentration

Curriculum Code: 0203

Semester Hours Required for Graduation: 61

PROGRAM GOALS:

The Communication concentration provides a

transfer pathway for students seeking a

bachelor’s degree in a variety of communications

specialties, such as human communication,

organizational communication, and public

relations. This concentration combines required

general education courses, institutional degree

requirements, and strong transfer-based

communication courses.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:

• Differentiate between various

communication settings and determine

methods for improving efficacy within

each.

• Analyze and evaluate messages within

various communication contexts to

determine credibility, effectiveness, and

appropriateness.

• Construct and deliver effective messages

that are appropriate to the audience,

purpose, and context.

ACADEMIC PREPARATION:

It is highly recommended that the following

criteria be met to begin this program, and it is

REQUIRED by the completion of 24 credits:

12th-grade reading level is required.

Placement test scores must indicate readiness

to begin EN 101-Composition.

Competency in Pre-Algebra or Pre-Statistics

is required.

LIBERAL ARTS REQUIREMENTS

45 Semester Hours

EN 101 Composition 3

EN 102 Composition and Literature 3

HI ELE History Elective 3

CO 102 Interpersonal Communications* 3

CO 104 Public Communication* 3

CO 120 Foundations of Contemporary

Communication* 3

CO 122 Social Media for Professional Use 3

CO 205 Intercultural Communication 3

CO 207 Media and Society* 3

EN English Writing Elective 3

MA ELE Math Elective 3

SC ELE Lab Science Elective 3

PY 101 General Psychology 3

SL ELE Social Science Electives 6

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

16 Semester Hours

CE 101 College Experience 1

GN ELE General Electives** 15

*Meet SUNY Transfer Path: Communication

**General Electives based on advisement.

Additional GER's and courses that fulfill

specific transfer requirements. Additional

writing courses recommended.

Minimum Credits 61

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Communication Concentration

1st Semester

CE 101 College Experience 1

CO 102 Interpersonal Comm. 3

CO 104 Public Communication 3

EN 101 Composition 3

MA ELE Math Elective 3

PY 101 General Psychology 3

Total 16

2nd Semester

CO 120 Found. Cont. Comm. 3

EN 102 Composition & Literature 3

HI ELE History Elective 3

SC ELE Lab Science Elective 3

SL ELE Social Science Elective 3

Total 15

3rd Semester

CO 122 Soc. Media Prof. Use 3

CO 205 Intercultural Comm. 3

GN ELE General Electives 6

SL ELE Social Science Elective 3

Total 15

4th Semester

CO 207 Media and Society 3

EN ELE English Writing Elective 3

GN ELE General Electives 9

Total 15

The Communication Concentration provides exceptional transfer possibilities to public and private

colleges in-state and nationwide. Transfer opportunities include but are not limited to: University

at Albany-SUNY, SUNY New Paltz, SUNY Oneonta, SUNY Oswego, SUNY Buffalo State,

SUNY Plattsburgh, The College of St. Rose, Marist College, Sage College and Siena College.

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Liberal Arts and Science – Mathematics/Science (A.S.)

Curriculum Code: 0645

Semester Hours Required for Graduation: 61

PROGRAM GOALS:

This program prepares students for transfer to

complete work for a bachelor’s degree in

mathematics, science, and related fields, such

as engineering, medicine, chiropractic,

physical therapy, and laboratory technology.

Columbia-Greene maintains transfer

agreements with many four-year colleges,

which may apply to graduates of this program.

Students should work closely with their

academic advisor to determine an overall

course sequence and choice of electives to

help ensure articulation with a specific

transfer college.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:

• Demonstrate the knowledge and

application of technology supporting

mathematical and scientific concepts.

• Demonstrate the ability to construct and

interpret graphs, tables, and schematics.

• Articulate observations using

mathematical and scientific terminology.

• Apply mathematical models and the

scientific method to analyze and solve

concrete problems.

ACADEMIC PREPARATION:

It is highly recommended that the following

criteria be met to begin this program, and it is

REQUIRED by the completion of 24 credits:

12th-grade reading level is required.

Placement test scores must indicate readiness

to begin EN 101-Composition.

Competency in Pre-Algebra or Pre-Statistics

is required.

High School Regents-level science courses in

Biology, Chemistry and/or Physics are highly

recommended.

LIBERAL ARTS REQUIREMENTS

30 Semester Hours

EN 101 Composition 3

EN 102 Composition and Literature 3

HU ELE Humanities Elective

SL ELE Social Science Elective 3

MA ELE Mathematics Electives 7

SC ELE Lab Science Electives 8

SL ELE Social Science Electives 6

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

31 Semester Hours

CE 101 College Experience 1

GN ELE General Electives 15

MA ELE Mathematics Electives

SC ELE Lab Science Electives 8

SC ELE Lab Science Electives 7

Minimum Credits 61

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SUGGESTED PROGRAM SEQUENCE

1st Semester

CE 101 College Experience 1

GN ELE General Elective 3

EN 101 Composition 3

MA ELE Mathematics Elective 3

SC ELE Lab Science Elective 4

Total 14

2nd Semester

EN 102 Composition and Literature 3

HU ELE Humanities Elective

SL ELE Social Science Elective 3

MA ELE Mathematics Elective 4

SC ELE Lab Science Elective 4

Total 14

3rd Semester

GN ELE General Electives 6

MA ELE Mathematics Elective

SC ELE Lab Science Elective 4

SC ELE Lab Science Elective 3

SL ELE Social Science Elective 3

Total 16

4th Semester

GN ELE General Electives 6

SC ELE Lab Science Elective 4

SL ELE Social Science Elective 3

MA ELE Mathematics Elective

SC ELE Lab Science Elective 4

Total 17

Transfer opportunities include but are not limited to: University at Albany-SUNY, College of Saint

Rose, Siena College, SUNY New Paltz, Clarkson University, SUNY Stonybrook, SUNY College

of Environmental Science and Forestry, SUNY Plattsburgh, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute,

Albany College of Pharmacy, SUNY Oneonta, SUNY Oswego.

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Health Concentrations

If you care deeply about the health and

welfare of others, are science oriented and

seek excellent employment opportunities, a

health science career may be the path for you.

Within the Liberal Arts and Science –

Mathematics/Science – Health Science

Concentrations are available in:

• Health Science (0646)

• Chiropractic Medicine (0647)

• Medical Imaging/X-ray or Ultrasound

(0648)

• Physical Therapy (0651)

• Occupational Therapy (0649)

• Pharmacy (0650)

• Physician Assistant (0652)

These concentrations are designed to provide

maximum transferability to Upstate Medical

University, New York Chiropractic College,

the University of Buffalo and Sage College.

Other health career transfer options are

available. Please see your academic advisor

for details.

PROGRAM GOALS:

These concentrations prepare students for

transfer into a variety of health science

bachelor’s degree programs. Specific courses

for each health science option are outlined

along with general career information

regarding each health science specialty.

Intensive advisement is provided to help

students make smart, reality-based transfer

and career decisions.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Effectively use basic scientific equipment

Demonstrate the knowledge and application

of technology supporting mathematical and

scientific concepts

Articulate observations using mathematical

and scientific terminology

Understand and integrate basic scientific

principles and how these principles relate to

health care careers

Demonstrate the foundational ability in

science, math and social sciences to be a

competitive transfer student in a variety of

Health Science bachelor’s program

ACADEMIC PREPARATION:

It is highly recommended that the following

criteria be met to begin this program, and it is

REQUIRED by the completion of 24 credits:

12th grade reading level is required.

Placement test scores must indicate readiness

to begin EN 101 Composition.

Competency in Pre-Algebra or Pre-Statistics

is required.

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Health Sciences Concentration

Curriculum Code: 0646

Semester Hours Required for Graduation: 61

People who succeed at health sciences are

interested in studying biology, human

anatomy, chemistry and the physical sciences.

This general program can be customized to

provide a strong transfer for pre-medical, pre-

dental, pre-veterinary medicine, optometry or

podiatry. Although there is a high degree of

uniformity among the various health

professions, some variation in requirements

does occur. These variations will be identified

by your academic advisor and your program

will be individually customized.

LIBERAL ARTS REQUIREMENTS

30 Semester Hours

EN 101 Composition 3

EN 102 Composition & Literature 3

HU ELE Humanities Elective

SL ELE Social Science Elective 3

MA 102 Statistics 3

MA 110 College Algebra or higher* 4

BI 130 Anatomy & Physiology I 4

BI 131 Anatomy & Physiology II 4

PY 101 General Psychology 3

PY ELE Psychology Elective 3

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

31 Semester Hours

CE 101 College Experience 1

GN ELE General Electives 9

HI 101 Western Civilizations

13,000 BCE to 1517 CE

HI 102 Western Civilizations

1517 to Present 3

HI 103 U.S. History 1492-1865

HI 104 U.S. History 1865-Present 3

CH 101 General Chemistry I 4

CH 102 General Chemistry II 4

SC ELE Lab Science Elective 3

PX 101 College Physics I 4

Minimum Credits 61

*NOTE: MA 110, MA 111, MA 117, MA 122

OR MA 123 may be taken to fulfill this

requirement

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Health Sciences Concentration

SUGGESTED PROGRAM SEQUENCE

1st Semester

CE 101 College Experience 1

EN 101 Composition 3

MA 102 Statistics 3

BI 130 Anatomy & Physiology I 4

HI 101 Western Civilizations

13,000 BCE to 1517 CE

HI 102 Western Civilizations

1517 to Present 3

Total 14

2nd Semester

EN 102 Composition & Literature 3

PY 101 General Psychology 3

BI 131 Anatomy & Physiology 4

MA 110 College Algebra or higher 4

HI 103 U.S. History 1492-1865

HI 104 U.S. History 1865-Present 3

Total 17

3rd Semester

GN ELE General Elective 3

CH 101 General Chemistry I 4

PY ELE Psychology Elective 3

PX 101 College Physics I 4

Total 14

4th Semester

GN ELE General Electives 6

HU ELE Humanities Elective

SL ELE Social Science Elective 3

CH 102 General Chemistry II 4

SC ELE Lab Science Elective 3

Total 16

See your academic advisor for more details and additional transfer options

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Chiropractic Medicine Concentration

Curriculum Code: 0647

Semester Hours Required for Graduation: 61

People who succeed at chiropractic studies are

interested in how the spine or vertebrae

dysfunction alter many important body

functions by affecting its nervous system.

That skeletal imbalance through joint or

articular dysfunction, especially in the spine,

can cause pain.

Chiropractors are involved in the diagnosis,

treatment, and prevention of disorders of the

neuromusculoskeletal system and the effects

these disorders have on general health.

Chiropractors use manual manipulation of

joints and soft tissues to improve patient

function and overall health.

This concentration is designed for transfer to

the New York Chiropractic College (NYCC).

Admission to NYCC requires a total of 90

credits. The 90 credits must include the Core

Course Entrance Requirement credits from

the 61 credits listed below; the remaining 29

credits may be obtained at Columbia-Greene

Community College or another academic

institution. NYCC typically will accept the 29

remaining credits from a wide range of

courses. The Doctor of Chiropractic degree at

NYCC requires a minimum of ten 15-week

trimesters of full-time resident study,

including a clinical internship. Students are

admitted to NYCC on a fall rotation.

LIBERAL ARTS REQUIREMENTS

30 Semester Hours

EN 101 Composition 3

EN 102 Composition & Literature 3

HU ELE Humanities Elective

SL ELE Social Science Elective 3

MA 102 Statistics 3

MA 110 College Algebra or higher* 4

BI 130 Anatomy & Physiology I 4

BI 131 Anatomy & Physiology II 4

PY 101 General Psychology 3

PY ELE Psychology Elective 3

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

31 Semester Hours

CE 101 College Experience 1

GN ELE General Electives 8

HI 101 Western Civilizations

13,000 BCE to 1517 CE

HI 102 Western Civilizations

1517 to Present 3

HI 103 U.S. History 1492-1865

HI 104 U.S. History 1865-Present 3

CH 101 General Chemistry I 4

CH 102 General Chemistry II 4

PX 101 College Physics I 4

PX 102 College Physics II 4

Minimum Credits 61

*NOTE: MA 110, MA 111, MA 117, MA 122

OR MA 123 may be taken to fulfill this

requirement

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Chiropractic Medicine Concentration

SUGGESTED PROGRAM SEQUENCE

1st Semester

CE 101 College Experience 1

EN 101 Composition 3

MA 110 College Algebra or higher 4

BI 130 Anatomy & Physiology I 4

PY 101 General Psychology 3

Total 15

2nd Semester

EN 102 Composition & Literature 3

BI 131 Anatomy & Physiology II 4

MA 102 Statistics 3

HU ELE Humanities Elective

SL ELE Social Science Elective 3

PY ELE Psychology Elective 3

Total 16

3rd Semester

CH 101 General Chemistry I 4

PX 101 College Physics I 4

GN ELE General Electives 3

HI 101 Western Civilizations

13,000 BCE to 1517 CE

HI 102 Western Civilizations

1517 to Present 3

Total 14

4th Semester

CH 102 General Chemistry II 4

PX 102 College Physics II 4

GN ELE General Electives 5

HI 103 U.S. History 1492-1865

HI 104 U.S. History 1865-Present 3

Total 16

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Liberal Arts and Science – Mathematics/Science (A.S.)

Medical Imaging/Radiography X-ray or Ultrasound

Concentration

Curriculum Code: 0648

Semester Hours Required for Graduation: 60

People who succeed at medical imaging

sciences enjoy working with patients and are

comfortable with computers and high-tech

equipment.

A medical imaging sciences program educates

students in the use of sophisticated equipment

and procedures to produce radiographic

images (x-rays), computed tomography scans

(CTs), and magnetic resonance images

(MRIs) and other diagnostic exams.

Medical imaging science professionals use a

variety of complex technologies and computer

applications to provide physicians with

information for the diagnosis and treatment of

disease.

These professionals have a high level of

patient contact in which the use of

interpersonal skills is critical. Furthermore,

they have the opportunity to work in hospitals,

clinics, physicians’ offices, imaging centers

and industry. Moreover, leadership roles as

supervisors, administrators, educators and

researchers provide avenues for career

development.

LIBERAL ARTS REQUIREMENTS

30 Semester Hours

EN 101 Composition 3

EN 102 Composition & Literature 3

HU ELE Humanities Elective

SL ELE Social Science Elective 3

MA 102 Statistics 3

MA 110 College Algebra or higher* 4

BI 130 Anatomy & Physiology I 4

BI 131 Anatomy & Physiology II 4

PY 101 General Psychology 3

SO 101 Introduction to Sociology 3

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

30 Semester Hours

CE 101 College Experience 1

GN ELE General Electives 12

BI 112 Human Biology I 3

BI 115 Human Biology II 3

HI 103 U.S. History 1492-1865

HI 104 U.S. History 1865-Present 3

CH 101 General Chemistry 4

PX 101 College Physics I 4

Minimum Credits 60

*NOTE: MA 110, MA 111, MA 117, MA 122

OR MA 123 may be taken to fulfill this

requirement

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Medical Imaging/Radiography X-ray or Ultrasound

Concentration

SUGGESTED PROGRAM SEQUENCE

1st Semester

CE 101 College Experience 1

EN 101 Composition 3

BI 112 Human Biology I 3

MA 110 College Algebra or higher 4

PY 101 General Psychology 3

Total 14

2nd Semester

EN 102 Composition & Literature 3

MA 102 Statistics 3

BI 115 Human Biology II 3

SO 101 Introduction to Sociology 3

GN ELE General Elective 3

Total 15

3rd Semester

BI 130 Anatomy & Physiology I 4

PX 101 College Physics I 4

GN ELE General Elective 6

HU ELE Humanities Elective

SL ELE Social Science Elective 3

Total 17

4th Semester

BI 131 Anatomy & Physiology II 4

CH 101 General Chemistry I 4

GN ELE General Electives 3

HI 103 U.S. History 1492-1865

HI 104 U.S. History 1865-Present 3

Total 14

This program is designed as part of an articulation agreement with SUNY Upstate Medical

College.

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Liberal Arts and Science – Mathematics/Science (A.S.)

Physical Therapy Concentration

Curriculum Code: 0651

Semester Hours Required for Graduation: 61

People who succeed in physical therapy enjoy

working as part of teams in health care

settings caring for people of all ages with a

variety of health problems.

Physical therapists work directly with people

to enhance movement and foster optimal

health and functional ability. Patients include

those who have sustained injury or illness,

have developmental deficits, have age-related

problems or need preventive care.

Physical therapists examine and evaluate

patients to determine functional abilities such

as walking, work capacity and community

activities. They may examine and evaluate

strength, sensation, joint mobility, endurance,

pain, reflexes and movement skill of patients.

They plan therapy programs that may include

exercises to improve functional abilities by

increasing strength, endurance, balance,

coordination and range of motion.

Interventions also include massage, traction,

ultrasound, water, heat, electricity and joint

mobilizations. Physical therapists work with

all systems of the body, including the

muscular, skeletal, circulatory, respiratory

and nervous systems.

Physical therapists work as members of health

care teams in a variety of settings, including

hospitals, rehabilitation centers, private

practices, home-care agencies, schools,

research centers, universities, extended care

facilities, corporate or industrial health

centers, and sports medicine centers.

Advanced expertise leads to work in

administration, consulting, research and

education.

LIBERAL ARTS REQUIREMENTS

30 Semester Hours

EN 101 Composition 3

EN 102 Composition & Literature 3

HU ELE Humanities Elective

SL ELE Social Science Elective 3

MA 102 Statistics 3

MA 110 College Algebra or higher* 4

BI 130 Anatomy & Physiology I 4

BI 131 Anatomy & Physiology II 4

PY 101 General Psychology 3

SL ELE Social Science Elective 3

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

31 Semester Hours

CE 101 College Experience 1

BI 101 General Biology I 4

BI 102 General Biology II 4

CH 101 General Chemistry I 4

CH 102 General Chemistry II 4

HI 101 Western Civilizations

13,000 BCE to 1517 CE

HI 102 Western Civilizations

1517 to Present 3

HI 103 U.S. History 1492-1865

HI 104 U.S. History 1865-Present 3

PX 101 College Physics I 4

PX 102 College Physics II 4

Minimum Credits 61

*NOTE: MA 110, MA 111, MA 117, MA 122

OR MA 123 may be taken to fulfill this

requirement

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Physical Therapy Concentration

SUGGESTED PROGRAM SEQUENCE

1st Semester

CE 101 College Experience 1

EN 101 Composition 3

BI 130 Anatomy & Physiology I 4

MA 110 College Algebra or higher 4

CH 101 General Chemistry I 4

Total 16

2nd Semester

EN 102 Composition & Literature 3

BI 131 Anatomy & Physiology II 4

CH 102 General Chemistry II 4

MA 102 Statistics 3

PY 101 General Psychology 3

Total 17

3rd Semester

BI 101 General Biology I 4

PX 101 College Physics I 4

HU ELE Humanities Elective

SL ELE Social Science Elective 3

HI 101 Western Civilizations

13,000 BCE to 1517 CE

HI 102 Western Civilizations

1517 to Present 3

Total 14

4th Semester

BI 102 General Biology II 4

PX 102 College Physics II 4

SL ELE Social Science Elective 3

HI 103 U.S. History 1492-1865

HI 104 U.S. History 1865-Present 3

Total 14

Physical Therapy is a graduate program that requires a bachelor’s degree prior to admission. The

licensing credential for physical therapy is a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree, DPT.

The University of Buffalo, Upstate Medical University and Sage College Graduate School are

three of several physical therapy colleges in New York State. Concentration is designed for transfer

to SUNY Upstate Medical University or Sage graduate school

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Occupational Therapy Concentration

Curriculum Code: 0649

Semester Hours Required for Graduation: 60

People who succeed in occupational therapy

enjoy communicating with and teaching

others to reach their full functioning capacity.

Occupational therapists assess, plan, organize

and participate in rehabilitative programs that

help restore general independence and

vocational and daily living skills to people

with injuries or disabilities. They work with

individuals who have conditions that are

mentally, physically, developmentally or

emotionally disabling. Occupational therapist

not only help clients improve basic motor

functions and reasoning abilities, but also

compensate for permanent loss of function.

Their goal is to help clients have independent,

productive and satisfying lives.

LIBERAL ARTS REQUIREMENTS

30 Semester Hours

EN 101 Composition 3

EN 102 Composition & Literature 3

HU ELE Humanities Elective

SL ELE Social Science Elective 3

MA 102 Statistics 3

MA 110 College Algebra or higher* 4

BI 130 Anatomy & Physiology I 4

BI 131 Anatomy & Physiology II 4

PY 101 General Psychology 3

SO 101 Introduction to Sociology 3

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

30 Semester Hours

CE 101 College Experience 1

GN ELE General Electives 9

BI 112 Human Biology I 3

BI 115 Human Biology II 3

HI 101 Western Civilizations

13,000 BCE to 1517 CE

HI 102 Western Civilizations

1517 to Present 3

HI 103 U.S. History 1492-1865

HI 104 U.S. History 1865-Present 3

CH 101 General Chemistry I 4

PX 101 College Physics I 4

Minimum Credits 60

*NOTE: MA 110, MA 111, MA 117, MA 122

OR MA 123 may be taken to fulfill this

requirement

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Occupational Therapy Concentration

SUGGESTED PROGRAM SEQUENCE

1st Semester

CE 101 College Experience 1

EN 101 Composition 3

BI 112 Human Biology I 3

MA 110 College Algebra or higher 4

PY 101 General Psychology 3

Total 14

2nd Semester

EN 102 Composition & Literature 3

MA 102 Statistics 3

BI 115 Human Biology II 3

GN ELE General Elective 3

SO 101 Introduction to Sociology 3

Total 15

3rd Semester

BI 130 Anatomy & Physiology I 4

PX 101 College Physics I 4

GN ELE General Elective 3

HU ELE Humanities Elective

SL ELE Social Science Elective 3

HI 101 Western Civilizations

13,000 BCE to 1517 CE

HI 102 Western Civilizations

1517 to Present 3

Total 17

4th Semester

BI 131 Anatomy & Physiology II 4

CH ELE Chemistry Elective 4

GN ELE General Electives 3

HI 103 U.S. History 1492-1865

HI 104 U.S. History 1865-Present 3

Total 14

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Liberal Arts and Science – Mathematics/Science (A.S.)

Pharmacy Concentration

Curriculum Code: 0650

Semester Hours Required for Graduation: 61

People who succeed in pharmacy are detail-

oriented and enjoy interpreting complex

information to others.

Pharmacists compound and dispense

medication, following prescriptions issued by

physicians, dentists or other authorized

medical practitioners. They answer questions

and provide information to pharmacy

customers on drug interactions, side effect,

dosage and storage of pharmaceuticals.

LIBERAL ARTS REQUIREMENTS

30 Semester Hours

EN 101 Composition 3

EN 102 Composition & Literature 3

HU ELE Humanities Elective

SL ELE Social Science Elective 3

MA 102 Statistics 3

MA 110 College Algebra or higher* 4

BI 130 Anatomy & Physiology I 4

BI 131 Anatomy & Physiology II 4

PY 101 General Psychology 3

PY 201 Lifespan Development

PY 205 Child & Adolescence Psychology 3

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

31 Semester Hours

CE 101 College Experience 1

HI 101 Western Civilizations

13,000 BCE to 1517 CE

HI 102 Western Civilizations

1517 to Present 3

HI 103 U.S. History 1492-1865

HI 104 U.S. History 1865-Present 3

BI 101 General Biology I 4

BI 102 General Biology II 4

BI 210 Microbiology 4

CH 101 General Chemistry I 4

CH 102 General Chemistry II 4

PX 101 College Physics I 4

Minimum Credits 61

*NOTE: MA 110, MA 111, MA 117, MA 122

OR MA 123 may be taken to fulfill this

requirement

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Pharmacy Concentration

SUGGESTED PROGRAM SEQUENCE

Semester

CE 101 College Experience 1

EN 101 Composition 3

BI 130 Anatomy & Physiology I 4

CH 101 General Chemistry I 4

MA 110 College Algebra or higher 4

Total 16

2nd Semester

EN 102 Composition & Literature 3

BI 131 Anatomy & Physiology II 4

CH 102 General Chemistry II 4

MA 102 Statistics 3

PY 101 General Psychology 3

Total 17

Semester

BI 101 General Biology I 4

PX 101 College Physics I 4

PY 205 Child Adolescence Psychology

PY 201 Lifespan Development 3

HI 101 Western Civilizations

13,000 BCE to 1517 CE

HI 102 Western Civilizations

1517 to Present 3

Total 14

Semester

BI 102 General Biology II 4

BI 210 Microbiology 4

HU ELE Humanities Elective

SL ELE Social Science Elective 3

HI 103 U.S. History 1492-1865

HI 104 U.S. History 1865-Present 3

Total 14

Notes:

1. Two major transfer institutions for pharmacy are the University of Buffalo and Albany

College of Pharmacy.

2. Your program will be customized by your academic advisor based on specific transfer

plans.

3. The organic chemistry courses can be taken at a senior college or university.

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Physician Assistant Concentration

Curriculum Code: 0652

Semester Hours Required for Graduation: 63

People who succeed as a physician assistant

(PA’s) enjoy working as part of a health care

team working under the direction of a

physician. PA’s need leadership skills, self-

confidence and emotional stability. They must

be willing to continue studying throughout

their career to keep up with medical advances.

Physician assistants (PA’s) provide health

care services with supervision by physicians.

PA’s are formally trained to provide

diagnostic, therapeutic and preventative care

services as delegated by a physician. Working

as members of the health care team, they take

medical histories, examine patients, order and

interpret laboratory tests and x-rays and make

diagnosis. They also treat minor injuries by

suturing, splinting and casting. PA’s record

progress notes, instruct and counsel patients

and order or carry out therapy.

LIBERAL ARTS REQUIREMENTS

30 Semester Hours

EN 101 Composition 3

EN 102 Composition & Literature 3

HU ELE Humanities Elective

SL ELE Social Science Elective 3

MA 102 Statistics 3

MA 110 College Algebra or higher* 4

BI 130 Anatomy & Physiology I 4

BI 131 Anatomy & Physiology II 4

PY 101 General Psychology 3

SL ELE Social Science Elective 3

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

33 Semester Hours

CE 101 College Experience 1

GN ELE General Electives 6

HI 101 Western Civilizations

13,000 BCE to 1517 CE

HI 102 Western Civilizations

1517 to Present 3

HI 103 U.S. History 1492-1865

HI 104 U.S. History 1865-Present 3

BI 101 General Biology I 4

BI 102 General Biology II 4

BI 210 Microbiology 4

CH 101 General Chemistry I 4

CH 102 General Chemistry II 4

Minimum Credits 63

*NOTE: MA 110, MA 111, MA 117, MA 122

OR MA 123 may be taken to fulfill this

requirement

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Physician Assistant Concentration

SUGGESTED PROGRAM SEQUENCE

Semester

CE 101 College Experience 1

EN 101 Composition 3

MA 110 College Algebra or higher 4

BI 130 Anatomy & Physiology I 4

CH 101 General Chemistry 4

Total 16

2nd Semester

EN 102 Composition & Literature 3

MA 102 Statistics 3

BI 131 Anatomy & Physiology II 4

CH 102 General Chemistry II 4

PY 101 General Psychology 3

Total 17

Semester

BI 101 General Biology I 4

HU ELE Humanities Elective

SL ELE Social Science Elective 3

HI 101 Western Civilizations

13,000 BCE to 1517 CE

HI 102 Western Civilizations

1517 to Present 3

SL ELE Social Science Elective 3

Total 13

Semester

BI 102 General Biology II 4

BI 210 Microbiology 4

GN ELE General Electives 6

HI 103 U.S. History 1492-1865

HI 104 U.S. History 1865-Present 3

Total 17

Notes:

1. Major transfer institutions for the Master of Science in Physician Assistant are: Upstate

Medical University, Marist College and Albany Medical College.

2. Our two-year degree is a starting point for transfer into a bachelor’s degree program prior

to graduate studies. The M.S. in Physician Assistant is a two-year full-time commitment

with summer coursework involved.

See your academic advisor for more transfer details.

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Liberal Arts and Science–Social Science (A.A.)

Curriculum Code: 0212

Semester Hours Required for Graduation: 61

PROGRAM GOALS:

This program prepares students for transfer

into a bachelor’s degree program. Students

can complete concentrations in psychology,

history, or sociology which should give them

advance standing upon transfer to a bachelor’s

program in these areas.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:

• Analyze and interpret materials relating to

the human experience.

• Identify credible sources of information,

analyze collected data, and produce

evidence-based assignments.

• Demonstrate analytical and creative

approaches to problem solving.

• Demonstrate knowledge of the

development and distinctive features in

the history, economy, society, culture, etc.

of Western civilization or American

civilization or non-Western civilizations.

• Produce written material that

demonstrates abilities to conduct research,

develop an argument, and organize

supporting details.

ACADEMIC PREPARATION:

It is highly recommended that the following

criteria be met to begin this program, and it is

REQUIRED by the completion of 24 credits:

12th-grade reading level is required.

Placement test scores must indicate readiness

to begin EN 101-Composition.

Competency in Pre-Algebra or Pre-Statistics

is required.

LIBERAL ARTS REQUIREMENTS

45 Semester Hours

EN 101 Composition 3

EN 102 Composition and Literature 3

HI ELE History Electives 6

HU ELE Humanities Electives 6

MA ELE Mathematics Elective 3

SC ELE Lab Science Elective 3

SL ELE Social Science Electives 21

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

16 Semester Hours

CE 101 College Experience 1

GN ELE General Electives 15

Minimum Credits 61

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SUGGESTED PROGRAM SEQUENCE

1st Semester

CE 101 College Experience 1

EN 101 Composition 3

HI ELE History Elective 3

HU ELE Humanities Elective 3

SL ELE Social Science Electives 6

Total 16

2nd Semester

EN 102 Composition and Literature 3

GN ELE General Elective 3

HI ELE History Elective 3

HU ELE Humanities Elective 3

MA ELE Mathematics Elective 3

Total 15

3rd Semester

GN ELE General Elective 3

SC ELE Lab Science Elective 3

SL ELE Social Science Elective 9

Total 15

4th Semester

GN ELE General Electives 9

SL ELE Social Science Electives 6

Total 15

Transfer opportunities include but are not limited to: University at Albany-SUNY, SUNY New

Paltz, SUNY Oneonta, SUNY Plattsburgh, The College of St. Rose, Marist College, Bard College,

and Syracuse University.

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Psychology Concentration

Curriculum Code: 0213

Semester Hours Required for Graduation: 61

PROGRAM GOALS:

This program provides an introduction to the

field of Psychology and prepares students for

transfer into a bachelor’s degree program.

Students will engage in the scientific study of

human behavior and will be challenged to

think critically about individual differences,

social behavior, human development, and

scientific inquiry. Students who successfully

complete this concentration can expect

advanced standing upon transfer to a

bachelor’s program in this area of study.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:

• Analyze and interpret materials relating to

the human experience.

• Identify credible sources of information,

analyze collected data, and produce

evidence-based assignments.

• Demonstrate analytical and creative

approaches to problem solving.

• Demonstrate knowledge of the major

concepts related to the scientific study of

human behavior including human

development, personality, social behavior,

and abnormal psychology.

• Produce written material that

demonstrates abilities to conduct research,

develop an argument, and organize

supporting details.

ACADEMIC PREPARATION:

It is highly recommended that the following

criteria be met to begin this program, and it is

REQUIRED by the completion of 24 credits:

12th-grade reading level is required.

Placement test scores must indicate readiness

to begin EN 101-Composition.

Competency in Pre-Algebra or Pre-Statistics

is required.

LIBERAL ARTS REQUIREMENTS

45 Semester Hours

EN 101 Composition 3

EN 102 Composition and Literature 3

HI ELE History Electives 6

HU ELE Humanities Electives 6

MA 113 Statistics for the

Behavioral Sciences * 3

PY 101 General Psychology * 3

PY 201 Life Span Development

PY 205 Child and Adolescence

Psychology * 3

PY 203 Social Psychology * 3

PY 215 Theories of Personality * 3

PY 299 Abnormal Psychology * 3

SC ELE Lab Science Elective 3

SL 113 Research Methods for the

Behavioral Sciences 3

SO 101 Introduction to Sociology 3

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

16 Semester Hours

CE 101 College Experience 1

GN ELE General Electives 15

Minimum Credits 61

* These courses meet the SUNY transfer path

for a psychology concentration.

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Psychology Concentration

SUGGESTED PROGRAM SEQUENCE

1st Semester

CE 101 College Experience 1

EN 101 Composition 3

HI ELE History Elective 3

HU ELE Humanities Elective 3

PY 101 General Psychology 3

SO 101 Introduction to Sociology 3

Total 16

2nd Semester

EN 102 Composition and Literature 3

HU ELE Humanities Elective 3

MA 113 Statistics for the

Behavioral Sciences 3

PY 201 Life Span Development

PY 205 Child and Adolescence

Psychology 3

GN ELE General Elective 3

Total 15

3rd Semester

PY 203 Social Psychology 3

PY 215 Theories of Personality 3

PY 299 Abnormal Psychology 3

SC ELE Lab Science Elective 3

SL 113 Research Methods for the

Behavioral Sciences 3

Total 15

4th Semester

HI ELE History Elective 3

GN ELE General Electives 12

Total 15

Transfer opportunities include but are not limited to: University at Albany-SUNY, SUNY

Cobleskill, SUNY New Paltz, SUNY Oneonta, SUNY Plattsburgh, The College of St. Rose, Marist

College, Sage College, and Siena College.

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History Concentration

Curriculum Code: 0214

Semester Hours Required for Graduation: 61

PROGRAM GOALS:

This program provides an introduction to the

field of history and prepares students for

transfer into a bachelor’s degree program.

Students will investigate the past, assess

primary sources and craft-evidence based

arguments while being challenged to consider

specific time periods, regions, cause, effect

and general change over time. Students who

successfully complete this concentration can

expect advanced standing upon transfer to a

bachelor’s program in this area of study.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:

• Analyze and interpret materials relating to

the human experience.

• Identify credible sources of information,

analyze collected data and produce

evidence-based assignments by locating a

range of primary sources and secondary

sources including unpublished texts,

maps, artifacts, archeological remains,

and images, scholarly journal and peer

reviewed resources.

• Produce written material that demonstrate

abilities to conduct research, develop an

argument and organize supporting

materials.

• Evaluate the impact of geography on the

development of societies throughout time.

• Compare and contrast past and

contemporary societies, politics and

cultures.

• Generate an appreciation and deeper

understanding of human values, diversity

and cultures throughout time and place.

• Understand and apply historiography.

LIBERAL ARTS REQUIREMENTS

45 Semester Hours

EN 101 Composition 3

EN 102 Composition and Literature 3

HI 101* Western Civilizations

13,000 BCE to 1517 CE 3

HI 102* Western Civilizations 1517 to

Present 3

HI 103* United States History 1492-1865 3

HI 104* United Stated History 1865-

Present 3

HI ELE History Elective 3

HI ELE History Elective (World History

and Global Awareness Elective see

page 73) 3

HU ELE Humanities Electives 6

MA ELE Mathematics Elective 3

PS 101 American Government

PS 104 Contemporary Global Issues 3

PY 101 General Psychology 3

SC ELE Lab Science Elective 3

SL ELE Social Science Elective 3

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

16 Semester Hours

CE 101 College Experience 1

GN ELE General Electives 9

EC 101 Macroeconomics

EC 102 Microeconomics 3

SO 101 Introduction to Sociology 3

Minimum Credits 61

* These courses meet the SUNY transfer path

for a history concentration.

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History Concentration

1st Semester

CE 101 College Experience 1

EN 101 Composition 3

HI 101 Western Civilizations

13,000 BCE to 1517 CE 3

HI 103 United States History 1492-1865 3

MA ELE Mathematics Elective 3

GN ELE General Elective 3

Total 16

2nd Semester

EN 102 Composition and Literature 3

HI 104 United Stated History 1865-

Present 3

PS 101 American Government

PS 104 Contemporary Global Issues 3

SC ELE Lab Science Elective 3

SO 101 Introduction to Sociology 3

Total 15

3rd Semester

EC 101 Macroeconomics

EC 102 Microeconomics 3

HI ELE History Elective (World History

and Global Awareness Elective see

page 73) 3

HI 102 Western Civilizations 1517 to

Present 3

HU ELE Humanities Elective 3

PY 101 General Psychology 3

Total 15

4th Semester

GN ELE General Electives 6

HI ELE History Elective 3

HU ELE Humanities Elective 3

SL ELE Social Science Elective 3

Total 15

The history concentration provides exceptional transfer possibilities to public and private colleges

in-state and nationwide. Transfer opportunities include but are not limited to: University at

Albany-SUNY, SUNY Cobleskill, SUNY New Paltz, SUNY Oneonta, SUNY Plattsburgh, The

College of St. Rose, Marist College, Sage College, and Siena College.

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Medical Assisting (A.A.S.)

Curriculum Code: 1967

Semester Hours Required for Graduation: 64

PROGRAM GOALS:

Medical Assistants are multi-skilled,

versatile, and essential members of the allied

health profession who perform a range of

professional duties. This includes routine

administrative, clinical responsibilities, and

tasks in a variety of healthcare settings

including hospitals, doctors’ and specialists’

offices.

All students successfully completing the

Medical Assisting A.A.S. will have received

exceptional instruction and appropriate

applied learning experiences to prepare them

as competent entry-level medical assistants in

the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor

(skills), and affective (behavior) learning

domains.

Since they can work on both the

administrative and clinical side of a variety of

health care facilities, medical assistants are

viewed as vital members of the health care

team. A medical assistant’s administrative

duties may include using computer

applications, scheduling appointments,

updating, and filing patient medical records,

coding and filling out insurance forms, billing,

bookkeeping, and arranging hospital

admission and lab services.

Clinical duties include, but are not limited to

patient advocacy, taking vital signs, collecting

and preparing laboratory specimens and tests,

drawing blood, taking ECGs, and sterilizing

instruments.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Upon completion of this program, students

will become competent entry-level medical

assistants in the cognitive (knowledge),

psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior)

learning domains.

We specifically map course learning

outcomes to program learning outcomes in the

following areas:

Cognitive (knowledge):

Students will

• follow established protocols, prepare

patients for examination, and perform patient

screening such as recording vital signs;

• assist in the preparation of space and

equipment used in routine procedures and

minor surgery;

• understand and describe the professional,

ethical, and legal responsibilities and

limitations of the medical assistant’s role

Psychomotor (skills):

Students will

• accurately and competently schedule

appointments utilizing various platforms and

technical tools,

• appropriately maintain office records,

prepare billing and insurance forms

• assist the physician with compassionate

patient care, the performance of venipuncture,

ECG, and CLIA-waived hematology,

chemistry, urinalysis, and immunology

testing

Affective (behavior):

Students will

• effectively and accurately communicate

doctors’ orders for prescriptions to

pharmacies

• define the professional role and scope of a

practicing medical assistant

• stimulate ideas through collaboration

between classmates to learn the best patient

care practices

• lead learning environments to work with

and collaborate on ideas with other classmates

• develop critical thinking skills to

understand cases scenarios related to

ambulatory care

• understand team development and work as

a cooperative team member in a healthcare

facility

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ACADEMIC PREPARATION:

All Medical Assisting program applicants

must take the College placement test in

accordance with Admissions requirements

stated on pages 16-20.

Admission into the Medical Assisting

program requires the ability to begin EN 101

and MA 102, MA 103, or MA 110.

Admission for the Medical Assisting A.A.S. is

in the fall semester. Exceptions may be made

at the discretion of the Coordinator of Medical

Assisting.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Motor skills and dexterity: In order to be

successful in the Medical Assisting

program, students must have sufficient

physical strength and coordination to be

able to assist patients and the physician in

a number of routine procedures. Students

must also have the dexterity to perform

activities using a variety of equipment and

instruments.

2. Academic standing: Students must

maintain a minimum grade of C in these

courses in the major (AH 106, AH 108,

AH 109, AH 207, AH 208, AH 202, BI

112, BI 115) and must receive a passing

grade in all other coursework. Courses in

the major may be repeated once if minimal

grades are not attained.

3. Professional conduct: Medical Assisting

students must demonstrate the ability to

communicate effectively and sensitively

both in oral and written form with a patient

and other members of a health care team.

The department reserves the right to

immediately remove the student from any

course and/or dismiss that student from

the program if it is determined that the

student has acted in an unprofessional

manner or if the student is unable to abide

by safe laboratory practices.

4. Externship: The student will complete an

externship in a healthcare facility and is

responsible for all transportation to the

externship site.

5. Program Orientation: All newly admitted

students must complete a safety and on-

boarding orientation to the program prior

to the beginning of their first semester. At

such time important information,

protocols, and procedures will be

discussed to ensure student-readiness and

set program expectations. Information

regarding the scheduling of the orientation

will be made available to newly accepted

students. The orientation will occur prior

the start of the academic year.

6. Certification in CPR/First Aid: Students

must have current certification in

CPR/First Aid at the time of their

externship (AH 203).

7. Health Assessment: Students should be in

good health to safely participate in the

Medical Assisting program. A medical

health examination is required of all

Medical Assisting students within a three-

month period prior to their externship and

must be submitted to the College Nurse.

Students will be notified of the due date

for the health assessment report at the time

of registration. Students with missing or

incomplete health assessment reports will

not be permitted to attend their externship

until completed.

8. Immunizations: In addition to the College

immunization requirements, we

recommend that students handling body

fluids be vaccinated against Hepatitis B.

Students must be tested for TB (PPD test)

within a three-month period prior to their

externship. Furthermore, the NYS

Department of Health mandates that all

students participating in their externship

receive the influenza vaccine or, if

declined, that they wear a mask when at

the externship site.

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9. Background checks and drug screening

test: Externship sites require a background

check and drug testing. Students are

responsible for all related fees. Any

student unable to pass a background check

and/or drug screening test will not be

allowed to continue in the Medical

Assisting program.

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LIBERAL ARTS REQUIREMENTS

21 Semester Hours

BI 112 Human Biology I 3

EN 101 English Composition 3

EN 102 Composition and Literature

EN 105 Technical Writing 3

HU ELE Humanities Elective 3

MA ELE Math Elective 3

PY 101 General Psychology 3

SL ELE Social Science Elective 3

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

43 Semester Hours

AH 106 Medical Assisting I 4

AH 108 Medical Assisting II 2

AH 109 EKG 2

AH 125 Medical Office Procedures 3

AH 126 Medical Billing 3

AH 129 Medical Terminology 3

AH 132 Medical Coding 3

AH 202 Pharmacology 3

AH 203 Medical Assisting Externship 3

AH 207 Medical Assisting III 2

AH 208 Venipuncture/Phlebotomy 2

BI 115 Human Biology II 3

CE 101 College Experience 1

CI 105 Computer Applications 3

CO 102 Interpersonal Communication 3

HE 201 First Aid & Safety 3

Minimum Credits 64

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Medical Assisting (A.A.S.)

SUGGESTED PROGRAM SEQUENCE

1st Semester

AH 106 Medical Assisting I 4

BI 112 Human Biology I 3

AH 129 Medical Terminology 3

CE 101 College Experience 1

EN 101 Composition 3

MA ELE Math Elective 3

Total 17

2nd Semester

AH 108 Medical Assisting II 2

AH 109 EKG 2

BI 115 Human Biology II 3

AH 126 Medical Billing 3

CI 105 Computer Applications 3

HE 201 First Aid & Safety 3

Total 16

3rd Semester

AH 207 Medical Assisting III 2

AH 208 Venipuncture/Phlebotomy 2

AH 202 Pharmacology 3

AH 125 Medical Office Procedures 3

CO 102 Interpersonal

Communication 3

PY 101 General Psychology 3

Total 16

4th Semester

AH 203 Medical Assisting Externship 3

AH 132 Medical Coding 3

EN102 Composition and Literature

EN 105 Technical Writing 3

HU ELE Humanities elective 3

SL ELE Social Science Elective 3

Total 15

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Medical Office Assistant (Certificate)

Curriculum Code: 1797

Semester Hours Required for Graduation: 24

PROGRAM GOALS:

This program prepares students for entry into

the medical office field with a wide range of

skills such as transcription, updating and

filing patient medical records, completing

insurance forms, arranging for hospital

admission and laboratory services, billing,

and bookkeeping.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Upon completion students will be able to:

• Communicate effectively with all

stakeholders within the health care setting.

• Interact within the health care setting in a

legal and ethical manner.

• Demonstrate acceptable personal

behaviors that are consistent with

satisfactory job performance.

• Perform administrative and clerical duties

using appropriate information technology

tools and information.

• Demonstrate and apply those skills

necessary to effectively manage a medical

office.

• Perform the daily duties as prescribed by

standard office procedures.

ACADEMIC PREPARATION:

12th-grade reading level is required.

Placement test scores must indicate readiness

to begin EN 101-Composition.

Competency in keyboarding is required.

Competency in mathematics fundamentals is

required: Pre-Algebra or Pre-Statistics is

recommended.

LIBERAL ARTS REQUIREMENTS

0 Semester Hours

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

24 Semester Hours

AH 125 Medical Office Procedures 3

AH 126 Medical Billing 3

AH 129 Medical Terminology 3

AH 132 Medical Coding 3

AH 145 Administrative Office

Management 3

BI 112 Human Biology I* 3

BU 105 Business Communications 3

BU ELE Business Elective 3

Minimum Credits 24

* BI 130 Anatomy & Physiology I may be

substituted

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Medical Office Assistant (Certificate)

SUGGESTED PROGRAM SEQUENCE

1st Semester

AH 125 Medical Office Procedures 3

AH 129 Medical Terminology 3

BI 112 Human Biology I* 3

BU ELE Business Elective 3

Total 12

2nd Semester

AH 126 Medical Billing 3

AH 132 Medical Coding 3

AH 145 Administrative Office

Management 3

BU 105 Business Communications 3

Total 12

* BI 130 Anatomy & Physiology I may be substituted

Career Opportunities: Hospital or medical office assistant

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Nursing

Nursing offers an outstanding associate degree program. The faculty of highly trained nursing

professionals is dedicated to working with their students. Agreements with hospitals and health

facilities provide excellent opportunities for clinical practice in the region.

The associate degree nursing program at Columbia Greene Community College located in Hudson,

NY is accredited by the:

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)

3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326

404-975-5000

The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the

associate degree program is continuing accreditation.

View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at

http://www.acenursing.us/accreditedprograms/programSearch.htm

The nursing program is registered by the:

New York State Education Department

Division of Professional Education

89 Washington Avenue, 2nd Floor West Wing

Albany, NY 12234

Telephone 518.474.3817 extension 360

Nursing (A.S.)

Curriculum Code: 0622

Semester Hours Required for Graduation: 64

This program prepares students for a career in

nursing.

Criteria for Admission

A. Nursing Information Session (NIS):

Applicants must attend an information

session specific to nursing program

requirements. This must be done prior to

being considered for the nursing program.

A NIS expires after 5 years.

B. Students must have a GPA of 2.5 or above

(calculated by the most recent college

attended where a semester was completed)

and a score of 50 or above on the "Kaplan

Nursing Entrance Exam" to be considered

for the nursing program.

C. Nursing program applicants take the

college placement test in accordance with

the admissions requirements stated on

pages 16-20.

D. Applicants must submit official

transcript(s) from high school (or GED)

and ALL other colleges attended.

E. Admission to the nursing program

requires the readiness to begin EN 101,

MA 102, and BI 130. Students who do not

meet all of the nursing program criteria

will not be accepted into the nursing

program, but may be accepted to the

college while completing required

courses. Basic skills course work is

available for students who do not meet

placement criteria. Basic science courses

(Human Biology I, General Biology,

General Chemistry, and Introductory

Chemistry) are available for applicants

who do not meet the science requirements.

Students must receive a minimum grade of

C in the basic science course.

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F. Students who receive a grade of less than

C in a nursing course at another institution

will not be accepted into the C-GCC

nursing program. The only exception is

for LPN’s who received the less than C

grade PRIOR to successful completion of

an LPN program.

G. Entrance to the nursing program is based

on the following point system:

Points for Kaplan Nursing Entrance

Exam:

Students must be admitted into the college and

meet all requirements for acceptance into the

Nursing Pathway as Kaplan Ready before

they can take the Kaplan Nursing Entrance

Exam. These requirements must be met at

least 2 business days prior to being able to sign

up for a Kaplan exam.

"Kaplan Nursing School Entrance Exams"

book is available at most book suppliers to

help prepare for this exam.

Students must take the Kaplan Nursing

Entrance Exam and achieve a minimum score

of 50. Students with a score of less than 50 can

repeat the exam in an attempt to achieve a

score of 50 or above. Students who already

achieved the required minimum score of 50

can repeat the exam in an attempt to achieve a

higher score. Kaplan Nursing Entrance Exam

may be taken twice in an admissions cycle.

The exams will be offered January, April,

September, and December. The highest score

will be used. For exam dates and times, and to

[email protected]

Students with a score of 50 or above on the

"Kaplan Nursing Entrance Exam" may submit

Nursing Program Entrance Form. Forms must

be e-mailed to the Nursing Division at

[email protected] by February

1st.

Students with a score of 50-59 on the “Kaplan

Nursing Entrance Exam” will receive 30

points.

Students with a score of 60 or above on the

"Kaplan Nursing Entrance Exam" will receive

points for the grade they received. For

example, grade of 60 = 60 points, grade of 68

= 68 points, etc.

Points for A&P I, A&P II, and

Microbiology:

10.0 points for a grade of A

9.0 points for a grade of A-

8.0 points for a grade of B+

7.0 points for a grade of B

• These courses do not need to be taken prior

to acceptance into the program.

• Minimum grade of C allowed. However, no

points will be given for a grade less than B.

• Science course must be less than 10 years

old at the time the student enters NU 101.

• Courses graded as "pass" will be counted as

a grade of C.

High School Students:

Students who meet all admission

requirements, are accepted to the college,

score 50 or higher on the "Kaplan Nursing

Entrance Exam," and submit a Nursing

Program Entrance Form by February 1st of

their senior year of high school will be

considered based on high school grades.

Acceptance will be contingent on final high

school grades upon graduation. High school

students who are offered a seat in the nursing

program have two options:

Option one: start Nursing 101 in the fall and

complete the program (nursing and non-

nursing courses) in two years.

Option two: (highly recommended option)

required to attend one year at C-GCC to

complete some or all of the non-nursing

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courses required for the nursing program and

be guaranteed a seat in Nursing 101 the

following year (as long as their GPA is 2.5 or

higher and they submit a new “Nursing

Program Entrance Form”.

High School students who do not meet all

admission requirements or do not submit a

“Nursing Program Entrance Form” by

February 1st but meet all requirements

(including the Kaplan Exam) by the end of

August, will only be allowed Option two.

Application Procedure:

Students who meet all requirements for the

nursing program and have a score of 50 or

above on the "Kaplan Nursing Entrance

Exam," may apply for entrance into the

nursing program. The Nursing Program

Entrance Form must be received by February

1st. Seats will be given to students achieving

the highest number of points. Students

submitting the Nursing Program Entrance

Form after February 1st will be considered if

seats are available. Students are only admitted

into the nursing program once a year (in

March). Students who do not meet all

requirements for the nursing program, or

students who would like to take non-nursing

courses can be admitted to the college. If they

meet all requirements and are accepted into

the nursing program in March, their

curriculum will be changed to nursing.

Program Content

A. Nursing courses are comprised of

concepts and experiences that assist in

comprehending the health-illness theories

that promote the highest level of wellness

in clients. Courses in the behavioral and

biological sciences, as well as liberal arts,

are integral to the learner’s

comprehension of nursing. Nurses

facilitate activities for clients to attain,

maintain, or regain health, as well as

proceed to a peaceful death. The

interactive components of the health-

illness continuum are integrated

throughout all nursing courses.

B. Nursing campus laboratory sessions are

conducted at Columbia-Greene

Community College. A variety of health-

care agencies in Columbia and Greene, as

well as neighboring counties, are used to

provide students with the opportunity to

participate in the delivery of client care.

Students are responsible for transportation

to all clinical agencies.

C. During the first three weeks of the

semester in NU 201 and NU 202, clinical

laboratory may be conducted in the

campus laboratory setting.

Program Requirements

A. The nursing curriculum may be completed

in two years. The nursing courses must be

taken in sequential order. The non-nursing

courses which are part of the program

requirements must be taken and

successfully completed before or

concurrently with the nursing courses as

stated in nursing course descriptions.

Nursing students must receive a grade of

C or better in NU 101, NU 102, NU 201,

and NU 202, BI 130, BI 131, BI 210, EN

101 and PY 101 to continue taking nursing

courses. A grade of less than C in any

course from another college will not

transfer into the nursing program.

B. Candidates must be in good health to

safely participate in the nursing program.

An annual health assessment is required of

all nursing students and must be submitted

to the College Nurse. Nursing students

must not only submit immunization

records required of all students, but are

also required to have a yearly flu shot and

TB test, Hepatitis B vaccinations (or a

signed declination), document varicella

immunity, and meet current COVID

vaccination(s). The due date for the

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completed health assessment form,

including immunizations, will be given to

the students during their registration

appointment. Any student not submitting

the completed form, including

immunizations, by the due date will be

deregistered from the nursing course.

C. Students must have an American Heart

Association CPR (Basic Life Support for

Healthcare Providers) card effective

through May of the current academic year.

The due date for submission for a copy of

the CPR card will be given to students

during their registration appointment. Any

student not submitting a copy of the CPR

card by the due date will be deregistered

from the nursing program.

D. There is a mandatory one-day Nursing

Orientation program in August for all

students entering NU 101. Students will

be notified of this date during their

registration appointment. Any student not

attending the orientation program will be

deregistered from NU 101.

E. Students will need to spend additional

time in classroom laboratory sessions to

develop required skills. Students must also

go to some clinical agencies prior to

scheduled clinical to research patients.

F. Liability insurance is required and is

available through the college at the time of

registration.

G. Special fees for nursing students’

uniforms and equipment amounts to

approximately $800 in the first semester.

H. Students will not be allowed to enter (or

continue in) the nursing program if any of

the following occur:

• The student is not allowed to practice in

the affiliated clinical agencies.

• The student is unable to pass a drug

screening test required by a clinical

agency.

• The student is unable to pass a

background check required by a clinical

agency.

• The student engages in unprofessional

behavior that jeopardizes confidentiality

of patient information.

I. Students will have selected evening

clinical assignments during the second

year nursing courses.

J. Any applicant who has been convicted of

a misdemeanor or a felony under New

York State law, Federal Law, or the law of

another jurisdiction will be subject to a

review by an investigator for the Office of

Professional Discipline, New York State

Education Department, prior to a licensing

decision. Upon acceptance to the program,

students must immediately notify the

division chairperson of any convictions. A

graduate of the program may apply for,

and take, the National Council Licensing

Exam for Registered Nurse. However, the

license will be held by the State Education

Department until any necessary

investigation or hearing is completed and

a decision is made by the Commissioner

of Education.

K. In order to be successful in the nursing

program students must be able to:

• Perform motor skills safely such as:

lifting, bathing, positioning, and

transporting patients; moving efficiently

enough to meet the needs of several

patients in a timely fashion; lifting,

positioning or moving an unconscious

patient in order to perform life-saving

procedures.

• Perform activities requiring manual

dexterity: giving injections, operating

equipment and devices such as

thermometers, blood pressure cuffs and

IV pumps; efficiently operating

equipment and devices in emergency

situations; inserting and/or maintaining

any patient catheters or other tubes.

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• Perform activities requiring accurate

and efficient interpretation and

communication of information in

English, both written and spoken. For

example: responding to physician’s

orders, reading and recording

information, and directing staff.

• Respond to signals, alarms, and other

displays indicating urgent patient need,

and take immediate action.

• Perform effectively under stress.

• Demonstrate ability to analyze data,

calculate, and measure.

End of Program Student Learning

Outcomes

Upon completion of the Columbia-Greene

Community College nursing program,

graduates will have the following skills:

Critical Knowledge and Clinical Reasoning

Exercise critical thinking and clinical

reasoning to safely care for groups of clients

with complex needs.

Communication

Utilize effective communication techniques

that demonstrate caring with clients and

interprofessionals, and that empower clients to

advocate for their health care values.

Health Care Promotion

Analyze, and practice within, the

legal/ethical/professional nursing standards

when collaborating with interprofessionals to

provide safe, client-centered care.

Ethical Comportment

Prioritize and manage client care throughout

the lifespan, utilizing ethical decision making,

interprofessional collaboration, client

advocacy, cultural competency, and inclusion

of diversity.

Evidence-Based Practice

Incorporate evidence-based practice when

performing contemporary nursing skills and

caring for groups of clients in various health

care settings.

Transformational Leadership

Analyze nursing leadership roles, the

importance of lifelong learning, and the

pathways to achieve higher levels of

education.

Program Learning Outcomes

A. A minimum of 75% of the students

entering NU 101 will graduate from the

program.

B. Graduate passing rate on the NCLEX will

80% or higher.

C. 90% of graduates seeking employment

will be able to find employment in

nursing within six months after

graduation.

D. A minimum of 90% of the graduates will

rate program satisfaction as satisfactory

or above.

E. A minimum of 90% of employers will

rate graduate performance as satisfactory

or above.

Grading Policy

A. Students must maintain the minimum

grade of C in all nursing courses, a GPA

of 2.0 or above, and maintain accepted

standards of care in all nursing clinical

experiences in order to continue in the

nursing program. Each nursing course

consists of three components: classroom,

campus laboratory, and clinical. In NU

101 and NU 102, students must average

78% or better in both classroom and

campus laboratory, as well as

“satisfactory” in campus lab on skills and

in clinical. In NU 201 and NU 202,

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students must average 78% or better in

classroom and a “satisfactory” in both

campus laboratory and clinical. A “U” in

either campus lab or clinical will result in

failure of the course regardless of the

classroom grade. If performance in

clinical is graded U, the student will be

notified in writing and given the

opportunity to demonstrate satisfactory

performance. A student exhibiting unsafe

behavior in clinical may not be given this

opportunity and may be dismissed from

the course at that time, as stated in each

nursing clinical evaluation tool.

Determination of safe practice is guided

by the ANA Code for Nurses (see the C-

GCC Student Handbook.) The student

may appeal the decision as outlined in the

College Catalog.

B. Students can only repeat one nursing

course one time.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Challenge

Opportunities

A. Eligibility requirements: LPN challenge

students must be current students and

meet all admissions criteria for acceptance

and program requirements. The challenge

applicant must be a currently licensed

LPN (and provide an official LPN

transcript, current registration, and

license). Providing official LPN transcript

and license will meet the prerequisite for

Anatomy and Physiology I (BI 130).

B. LPNs are not eligible to take a challenge

exam if they have already failed, or

withdrawn from, that nursing course. The

only exception is if the LPN program was

completed AFTER the withdrawal or

failure.

C. Licensed Practical Nurses attending

C-GCC who meet all admission

requirements for the nursing program may

request to challenge NU 101 & NU 102.

There is a $135 non-refundable fee paid

prior to each challenge exam. Only one

attempt will be allowed to pass each

challenge exam. The exam must be taken

no more than one year before the student

enters a nursing course.

D. To challenge nursing courses the

procedure must begin with the nursing

enrollment specialist where the student’s

eligibility requirements are evaluated. The

student must request via email the “LPN

Nursing Course Challenge Application”

from the nursing division assistant. The

application with the student’s signature

must be emailed to the nursing enrollment

specialist. The application should be

submitted at least two weeks before the

exam date. The exam for NU 101 can be

taken in September or January. The exam

for NU 102 can be taken in November or

April. A study guide for the exam will be

emailed to the student once the application

is approved. The challenge exam consists

of three parts – medication calculation,

lecture, and lab skills. Part 1 is the

medication calculation exam - passing is

95%. Part 2 covers the remainder of the

course content - passing is 78%. Part 3 is

the lab skills - this is scheduled if the

student obtains passing scores on Parts 1

and 2. Challenge exams are rated pass/fail.

Pass/fail grades are not counted toward

GPA. Successful challenge of NU 101,

completion of all corequisites, and a GPA

of 2.0 is required for the student to be

admitted into or challenge NU 102.

Successful challenge of NU 102,

completion of all corequisites, and a GPA

of 2.0 is required for the student to be

admitted into NU 201. Exams for both

courses (NU 101 & NU 102) cannot be

taken at the same time. Obtaining a

passing grade on the challenge exam does

not guarantee a seat in the requested

nursing course. Admission will be

considered based on: grades in other

courses, the grade received on the

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challenge exam, current GPA, and

available seats. LPNs cannot register for

the nursing course until the end of the

semester (after students presently in the

program have registered and the number

of available seats can be determined).

Standardized examinations

Standardized examinations are allowed for

students who feel they are proficient in the

following non-nursing courses required in the

nursing curriculum. (EN 101, EN 102, PY

101, SO 101, MA 102, PY 201.) In addition,

internal challenge exams are available for BI

130 and BI 131. (Passing the BI 130 and BI

131 challenge exams is equivalent to a grade

of C.) However, it is important to note that a

minimum of 30 credits of C-GCC classroom

instruction must be completed for a degree to

be granted.

Returning Nursing Students

A. Students who fail, drop, or withdraw from

a nursing course or do not enter the next

nursing course the following semester are

not automatically readmitted to the

nursing program. They will be considered

for readmission the next time the course is

offered (if they meet the criteria and if

they apply). Students who do not enter the

course the next time it is offered will need

to start over in NU 101.

B. Students requesting to reenter NU 101 will

be considered with all other students

applying for NU 101.

C. In addition to applying to the college

(Application for Readmission form),

students must submit an application letter

emailed to the nursing division

chairperson, requesting readmission. The

letter should include the following:

• The reason the student was not

successful or withdrew from the

nursing course.

• What he/she has done to remediate.

• Specific plans for successful completion.

The readmission letter must be emailed to

the nursing division chairperson by

January 15 for students requesting to

reenter the nursing program into NU 101

or NU 201. The readmission letter must be

submitted by August 1 for students

requesting to reenter the nursing program

into NU 102 or NU 202. Nursing division

recommendation is required for the

student to be considered for readmission.

Faculty recommendation will be based on

the following:

• performance in prior nursing courses

• student accountability

• student honesty and professional

behavior

• potential for student to meet Program

Learning Outcomes

Student will be notified of division

decision via email.

D. Students requesting readmission to the

nursing program into NU 102, NU 201, or

NU 202 need to pass a readiness exam for

the last nursing course successfully

completed in order to demonstrate that the

information has been retained. To be

eligible to take the readiness exam, the

student must be matriculated at C-GCC,

meet all nursing program admission

criteria, have recommendation of the

nursing division, and have a minimum

GPA of 2.0.

E. Readiness exam for NU 102 (knowledge

of NU 101) can be taken in September.

Readiness exam for NU 201 (knowledge

of NU 102) can be taken in April.

Readiness exam for NU 202 (knowledge

of NU 201) can be taken in November. A

study guide for the exam will be emailed

to the student once the Nursing Division

Faculty approve readmission. The written

exam is composed of two parts: part 1 is a

medication calculation exam (passing is

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95%); part 2 covers the remainder of the

course content (passing is 78%). Students

must pass BOTH part 1 and part 2 of the

written exam. If the readiness exam is not

passed, the student will not be readmitted.

The exam can only be taken once.

Students who are unsuccessful on the

readiness exam may apply to re-enter NU

101.

F. Students will be allowed one readiness

exam for only one nursing course.

G. Faculty recommendation for readmission

and passing a readiness exam (if required)

do not guarantee the student a seat in the

nursing course. Admission will be based

on prior academic performance in the

nursing courses, grades in other courses,

the grade on the readiness exam, current

GPA, and available seats. If admitted to

the college, returning students can register

for all non-nursing courses. However,

they cannot register for the nursing

courses until the end of the semester (after

students presently in the program have

registered and the number of available

seats can be determined.)

Transfer Students

A. Applicants must submit official

transcripts from high school (or GED),

and ALL other college (s) attended

B. Students requesting to transfer only non-

nursing courses will follow the same

procedure as any student requesting

admission to NU 101. The point system

will be applied to courses taken at the

transferring institution, as well as courses

taken at C-GCC.

C. A challenge exam for NU 101 only is

available for students who have taken a

nursing course at another college (that

covers the content of NU 101 at C-GCC)

and meets the criteria for challenge

indicated below. Nursing courses from

other colleges will be considered if the

student provides detailed course

information to the nursing division

chairperson by September 1.

D. Criteria for Challenge:

The following must be completed before

request to take a nursing challenge exam

will be considered. The student must:

• Be currently matriculated at C-GCC

and meet all admission criteria for the

nursing program.

• Provide official transcript documentation

of a grade of C+ or higher in the

nursing course (or courses) that have

been determined to be equivalent to

Nursing 101 at C-GCC.

• Submit a letter of recommendation

from a clinical instructor at the

institution the student is transferring

from.

Challenge exams must be taken no more

than one year prior to entering Nursing

102, and the student must enter Nursing

102 within one year of completion of the

nursing course at the college they

transferred from.

Challenge exam for NU 101 can be taken

in September or January. Email the

nursing division assistant at

[email protected] for exact

dates. A study guide for the exam will be

emailed to the student once the

application is approved.

The challenge exam consists of a written

test, graded as pass/fail. The written exam

is composed of two parts: part 1 is a

medication calculation exam (passing is

95%); part 2 covers the remainder of the

course content (passing is 78%). Students

must pass BOTH part 1 and part 2 of the

written exam. The exam can only be taken

one time.

Any student who successfully challenges

Nursing 101 must also successfully

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complete all prerequisites for Nursing 102

in order to be considered for admission.

Passing a challenge exam does not

guarantee a seat in Nursing 102.

Admission will be considered based on:

grades in other courses, the grade received

on the challenge exam, current GPA, and

available seats. Transfer students cannot

end of the semester (after students

presently in the program have registered

and the number of available seats can be

determined.)

Licensure and Degree Transfer

Graduates are eligible to take the National

Council Licensing Exam for licensure as RNs.

Graduates are prepared to assume nursing

responsibilities in a variety of structured

health-care settings, such as acute care, long-

term care, and other community agencies.

They are also qualified to seek admission to

other institutions for continued study toward a

bachelor’s degree in nursing.

For transfer assistance, contact Advising,

Career and Transfer, room 112, email

[email protected], or call

518.697.6395.

Nursing Program Progression

The Nursing Program can be completed in

two years. However, because of family and/or

employment obligations, many students

choose to take longer.

In deciding which courses, and the number of

credits to take each semester, keep the

following in mind:

A. For each hour in class, plan two hours for

study/homework. (ex. 3-semester-hour

course, plan on 6 hours for

study/homework.)

B. Any non-nursing course can be taken prior

to taking the nursing courses. Many

students take some, or all, non-nursing

courses prior to registering for NU 101.

C. All nursing courses have prerequisites

and/or corequisites.

Prerequisites must be taken prior to the

nursing course.

Corequisites can be taken prior to or with

the nursing course.

NU 101:

Prerequisites: none

Corequisites: BI 130, EN 101

NU 102:

Prerequisites: NU 101, BI 130,

EN 101

Corequisites: BI 131, BI 210, PY 101

NU 201:

Prerequisites: NU 101, NU 102, BI

130, BI 131, BI 210, PY 101, EN 101,

MA 102 (MA 110 or higher level math

will be accepted)

Corequisites: PY 201, SO 101

NU 202:

Prerequisites: NU 101, NU 102, NU

201, BI 130, BI 131, BI 210, PY 101,

EN 101, PY 201, SO 101, MA 102

(MA 110 or higher level math will be

accepted)

Corequisites: EN 102

A student MAY NOT withdraw from

a corequisite and remain in the nursing

course.

D. Some non-nursing courses consist of

classroom and lab components. All

nursing courses consist of classroom,

campus lab, and clinical components.

Each clock hour of the classroom

component equals one semester hour.

Three clock hours of lab or clinical equal

one credit hour. The “Nursing Program

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Curriculum” on the following page

identifies the time spent in classroom, lab,

and clinical for all courses required in the

nursing curriculum.

Adjunct Faculty

The Nursing program has 3-4 adjunct nursing

faculty who teach some of the clinical groups

each semester.

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Nursing Program Curriculum

Nursing Courses

Hours Per

Week

Classroom/

Lecture

Hours

Per Week Lab*

Clinicals**

Total

Clock Hrs

Per Week

Total Clock

Hrs Per

Semester

(15 Weeks)

Semester

Hours

NU 101

195

NU 102

195

NU 201

300

NU 202

300

*HOURS PER WEEK IN CLINICAL CONFERENCE, OR CAMPUS LAB

**HOURS PER WEEK AT OFF CAMPUS AGENCY CLINICALS

Non-Nursing Courses

Hours Per Week

Classroom/Lecture

Hours Per

Week Lab

Total Clock

Hrs Per

Week

Total Clock

Hrs Per

Semester

(15 Weeks)

Semester

Hours

EN 101

EN 102

BI 130

BI 131

BI 210

PY 101

PY 201

SO 101

MA 102

Total

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LIBERAL ARTS REQUIREMENTS

30 Semester Hours

BI 130 Anatomy and Physiology I 4

BI 131 Anatomy and Physiology II 4

BI 210 General Microbiology 4

EN 101 Composition 3

EN 102 Composition and Literature 3

MA 102 Statistics* 3

PY 101 General Psychology 3

PY 201 Life Span Development 3

SO 101 Introduction to Sociology 3

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

34 Semester Hours

NU 101 Nursing I 7

NU 102 Nursing II 7

NU 201 Nursing III 10

NU 202 Nursing IV 10

Minimum Credits 64

*(MA 110-College Algebra or higher level

math will be accepted)

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Nursing (A.S.)

* SUGGESTED PROGRAM SEQUENCE FOR

COMPLETING THE PROGRAM IN TWO YEARS

1st Semester

BI 130 Anatomy and Physiology I 4

EN 101 Composition 3

MA 102 Statistics** 3

NU 101 Nursing I 7

Total 17

2nd Semester

BI 131 Anatomy and Physiology II 4

BI 210 General Microbiology 4

PY 101 General Psychology 3

NU 102 Nursing II 7

Total 18

3rd Semester

PY 201 Life Span Development 3

SO 101 Introduction to Sociology 3

NU 201 Nursing III 10

Total 16

4th Semester

EN 102 Composition and Literature 3

NU 202 Nursing IV 10

Total 13

*All Nursing courses have prerequisites or corequisites (refer to course descriptions page 240)

**(MA 110 or higher level math will be accepted)

Transfer opportunities include, but are not limited to: SUNY Delhi, University of Rhode Island,

SUNY Institute of Technology: Utica/Rome, SUNY Binghamton, Russell Sage College, New

York University, Syracuse University, SUNY Plattsburgh, University of Delaware, Maria College,

Excelsior College. For more information, contact Advising, Career, and Transfer, 518.697.6395.

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Police Basic Training (Certificate)

Curriculum Code: 1510

Semester Hours Required for Graduation: 30

PROGRAM GOALS:

Upon completion of this program students

will:

1) Possess the knowledge and skills to fulfill

the requirements of Phase I Police Basic

Training as set forth by the New York

State Division of Criminal Justice

Services and

2) Be prepared to enter into a career in law

enforcement or related fields.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Upon completion of this program students

will:

• Demonstrate proficiency in the core

competences required of police

officers in New York.

• Apply the laws police officers utilize

and are governed by in the

performance of their duties.

• Exhibit the skills required of police

officers to effectively communicate

and interact with the communities they

serve.

ACADEMIC PREPARATION:

Possess a high school diploma or a General

Education Diploma.

A 12th-grade reading level is recommended.

Must also meet eligibility requirements as set

forth by the NYS Division of Criminal Justice

Services.

LIBERAL ARTS REQUIREMENTS

0 Semester Hours

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

30 Semester Hours

LE 101 Police Physical Fitness

& Wellness I 1

LE 102 Police Physical Fitness

& Wellness II 1

LE 110 Law for Police Officers 5

LE 120 Police Process & Procedure I 5

LE 122 Police Process & Procedure II 4

LE 124 Police Process & Procedure III 4

LE 130 Emergency Medical Services

for Police 3

LE 140 Investigative Techniques for

Police Officers 4

LE 150 Police Community Interactions 3

Minimum Credits 30

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Police Basic Training (Certificate)

SUGGESTED PROGRAM SEQUENCE

1st Semester

LE 101 Police Physical Fitness

& Wellness I 1

LE 110 Law for Police Officers 5

LE 120 Police Process & Procedure I 5

LE 130 Emergency Medical Services for

Police 3

Total 14

2nd Semester

LE 102 Police Physical Fitness

& Wellness II 1

LE 122 Police Process & Procedure II 4

LE 124 Police Process & Procedure III 4

LE 140 Investigative Techniques for

Police Officers 4

LE 150 Police Community Interactions 3

Total 16

LE courses must be completed in sequence in consecutive semesters as a cohesive unit.

Participation is required in all phases of the educational process. A course grade of C or better is

required in all courses for students to graduate from the program

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Teaching Assistant (Certificate)

Curriculum Code: 1330

Semester Hours Required for Graduation: 24

PROGRAM GOALS:

1. Assist students in making a realistic

decision regarding Teaching Assistant as

a para-professional career.

2. Understand the opportunities and

challenges facing the Teaching Assistant

in today’s educational climate.

3. Provide eligible students with the

opportunity for continued education to

complete a two-year degree in a transfer or

non-transfer based program.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:

• Develop skills to enhance ability to speak

and write effectively.

• Interpret developmental theories to

understand the learning and behavior of

children and adolescents.

• Analyze and interpret trends in classroom

practices.

• Develop one’s personal philosophy of

education based on reading, research, and

class assignments.

• Respond to the daily classroom

management needs.

• Provide support and assistance for

students with special and/or diverse needs.

• Demonstrate understanding of

mathematics in preparation for teaching

basic math skills (if applicable)

• Demonstrate use of creativity and the arts

as teaching tools (if applicable)

ACADEMIC PREPARATION:

It is highly recommended that the following

criteria be met to begin this program, and it is

REQUIRED by the completion of 24 credits:

12th-grade reading level is required.

Placement test scores must indicate readiness

to begin EN 101-Composition.

Competency in Pre-Algebra or Pre-Statistics

is required for options 2 and 3.

Competency in mathematics fundamentals is

required for T.A. certificate options 1 and 4.

Pre-Algebra or Pre-Statistics is

recommended.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

24 Semester Hours

EN 101 Composition 3

PY 101 General Psychology 3

PY 205 Child and Adolescence

Psychology 3

ED 101 Foundations of Education 3

AR ELE General Arts Elective 3

ELE Restricted Elective 3

Minimum Credits 24

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Teaching Assistant (Certificate)

SUGGESTED PROGRAM SEQUENCE

1st Semester

EN 101 Composition 3

PY 101 Psychology 3

AR ELE AR, MU, TH, DA Elective 3

ED 101 Foundations of Education 3

Total 12

2nd Semester

PY 205 Child and Adolescence

Psychology 3

ELE* Restricted Elective 3

Total 12

*RESTRICTED ELECTIVE OPTIONS:

Option 1:

Electives are restricted to the approved SUNY

General Education courses listed on (page 72).

One of these courses must be selected in the

knowledge and skill areas of American

History, Western Civilization or Other World

Civilization.

Option 2:

Designed for Teaching Assistants working

with the birth to 2nd grades. (Choose 3).

MA 105 Math for Elementary Teachers I 3

ED 110 Education of Diverse Populations 3

HI ELE History Elective 3

ELE SUNY Gen Ed Elective 3

Option 3:

Designed for Teaching Assistants working in

1st to 6th grades.

MA 105 Math for Elementary Teachers I 3

ED 110 Education of Diverse Populations 3

HI ELE History Elective 3

Option 4:

Designed for Teaching Assistants working in

7th to 12th grades.

HI ELE History Elective 3

ELE SUNY Gen Ed Elective 3

SUNY General Education and History

courses must be applicable to educational

programs leading to teacher certification.

Option 5:

Most flexible. Designed to maximize

transferability to private colleges.

EN 101 Composition 3

MA 090 Mathematics Fundamentals 0

PY 101 Psychology 3

HU ELE Humanities Elective 3

ED 101 Foundations of Education 3

PY 205 Child and Adolescence

Psychology 3

GN ELE General Elective 9

Minimum Credits 24

Career Opportunities: Meets New York State requirements for Teaching Assistants and provides

transfer base for continued study in teacher education

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Microcredentials

Cannabis Cultivation and Processing Microcredential

This microcredential is designed to provide our region with entry-level employees in the cannabis

industry. It can be completed in one semester, with three 3-credit courses. Students completing

this microcredential will develop the knowledge and skills for employment in the cannabis

cultivation and process sectors industry. This includes cannabis industry production and supply

chain information, overview of state regulations for each sector, and industry-specific training in

cultivation and processing.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:

• Demonstrate knowledge of the cannabis industry from cultivation through retail sales

• Demonstrate understanding of skill sets necessary for success in the cannabis cultivation

industry

• Demonstrate understanding of skill sets necessary for success in the cannabis processing

industry

REQUIRED COURSES:

• BU 170 Introduction to the Cannabis Industry (3 credits)

• TP 110 Introduction to Cannabis Cultivation (3 credits)

• TP 114 Introduction to Cannabis Processing (3 credits)

• Capstone Experience

CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE:

• Students will design a resume and cover letter specifically highlighting their learning in the

courses, as assessed with a rubric

REQUIREMENTS

Students enrolled in this microcredential may qualify for internships with local cannabis

businesses, and therefore must be 21+ years of age. Exceptions may be made at the discretion of

the Program Coordinator

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Cannabis Retail and Sales Microcredential

The CGCC Cannabis Retail and Sales Micro-credential is designed to provide our region with

entry-level retail employees in the cannabis industry. It can be completed in one semester, with

three 3-credit courses. Students completing this micro-credential will develop the knowledge and

skills for employment in the cannabis retail industry. This includes historical and contemporary

contextualization for legalization, cannabis industry production and supply chain information, an

overview of state regulations for each sector, and industry-specific training in retail and sales,

including state-mandated Responsible Vendor Training.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:

• Demonstrate knowledge of the social and cultural contexts around criminalization and

legalization of cannabis in the United States

• Demonstrate knowledge of the cannabis industry from cultivation through retail sales

• Demonstrate understanding of skill sets necessary for success in the cannabis retail

industry

REQUIRED COURSES:

• SL 170 Social and Cultural History of Cannabis

• BU 170 Introduction to the Cannabis Industry

• BU 172 Cannabis Retail Operations and Sales

CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE:

• Students are expected to visit a legal cannabis retail operation as a customer and analyze

their experience via knowledge obtained during their micro-credential. The report will be

evaluated using a rubric designed to measure the learning objectives from each of the

courses within the micro-credential

REQUIREMENTS:

• Students enrolled in this microcredential may qualify for internships with local cannabis

businesses, and therefore must be 21+ years of age. Exceptions may be made at the

discretion of the Program Coordinator

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Civic Engagement and Leadership Microcredential

The CGCC Civic Engagement and Leadership Microcredential is a nine-credit program designed

to develop individuals’ abilities to become active, engaged, and empowered members of society.

Through an examination of contemporary social justice issues at the local, national, and/or global

level, students will explore how public policy, law, governmental systems, methods of civic

engagement, and dynamic, culturally informed leadership models serve to guide transformative

change. In doing so, students will critically examine the role of individual and group participation

in communities and government, apply evidence to inform decision-making, and expand their

knowledge of a broad array of leadership theories and models to develop an action plan designed

to address an issue of choice.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Students will:

• Demonstrate knowledge of the structure and function of national, state, and local levels

of government.

• Demonstrate an understanding of social problems in contemporary American society and

will evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the concepts and theories that shed light on

the critical issues which humans face.

• Recognize and consider the utility of various leadership approaches for addressing real-

life situations.

• Design a comprehensive action plan on a contemporary issue of their choice which

integrates knowledge obtained from the courses, an overview of the issue, and application

of leadership theory and practice that can be utilized to inform their community

engagement, and next steps.

REQUIRED COURSES:

• PS 101 American Government (3 credits) OR PS 102 American State and Local

Government (3 credits)

• PS 104 Contemporary Global Issues (3 credits) OR SO 102 Social Problems (3 credits)

• SL 150 Leadership Theory and Practice (3 credits)

• Capstone Experience

CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE:

Students will be required to complete an action plan that involves the research of a contemporary

issue of their choice, integration of the knowledge obtained from the courses, and application of

leadership theory and practice that can be utilized to inform their community engagement. The

action plan will be assessed using the AAC&U Civic Engagement VALUE rubric.

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Customer Skills for Professions Microcredential

Learners who complete the Customer Skills for Professions will demonstrate a thorough

understanding of their job-specific role in customer interactions. They will understand the benefits

of customer-centric service, as well as adapt to specific and diverse customer behaviors. By

employing customer-centric techniques to deal with stressful situations and challenging

conversations, successful completers will demonstrate their ability to overcome barriers to

outstanding delivery. Through the development of a personal action plan, they will identify areas

for continued growth and professional development in job-specific customer service.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:

• Recognize foundational principles of customer service applied to their profession

• Identify and communicate the benefits of customer-centric service

• Demonstrate an understanding of effective communication, professional delivery,

recognizing the barriers to the delivery of outstanding customer service specific to their

profession

• Adapt to specific and diverse customer behavior styles

• Reflect, identify, and set personal goals for exceptional customer service

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:

• 16-hour non-credit employer/industry-specific course

• Capstone Experience

CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE:

After practice with several scenarios, students will be assigned a case study related to their

industry/workplace. Students will gather information about the situation, evaluate the approaches

applied, and suggest successful strategies. In addition, students will identify their own strengths

and weaknesses in communicating with customers and submit a personal action plan for growth

and professional development in this area.

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Foundations of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)

Microcredential

The CGCC Foundations of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Microcredential is a nine-credit

program designed to broaden students’ understanding of multiculturism in the United States today.

Through an examination of the major social institutions present in American society and their

relationship to power, conflict, and social change, students will investigate concepts such as

privilege, justice, oppression, and bias as it pertains to social class, gender, sexual orientation, race,

religion, and ethnicity. Students will expand their knowledge of diversity issues, thereby increasing

awareness and sensitivity to cultural differences.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Students will:

• Demonstrate an understanding of the major concepts, models, and DEI issues

investigated by past and present sociologists

• Demonstrate an understanding of sociological research on contemporary American social

problems related to diversity, equity, and inclusion

• Demonstrate a basic understanding of cultural diversity.

• Demonstrate an ability to apply their knowledge of sociological theory and research,

along with their understanding of cultural diversity, to a real-world problem

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:

• SO 101 Introduction to Sociology (3 credits)

• SL 110 Cultural Diversity (3 credits)

• SO 102 Social Problems (3 credits)

• Capstone Experience

CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE:

Students will be required to complete a paper or project that involves an integration of the

knowledge obtained from the aforementioned courses and applied to a practical experience. The

paper/project will be assessed using the Integrative Learning Rubric – Grose, A., Burke, A. &

Toston, T. (2017) Internship semester capstone reflection essay. Washington, DC: The

Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars.

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Health Care Facilitator Microcredential

This microcredential provides students with the skills and knowledge to help healthcare facilities

and providers in their telemedicine endeavors. The Health Care Facilitator is a knowledgeable

person who will provide confidential one-on-one assistance in connecting patients with their

healthcare providers.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:

• Demonstrate a proficiency in common abbreviations, acronyms, symbols, and common

medical terms

• Demonstrate a proficiency in various computer applications utilized for patient care records

• Employ professional ethics, values, and honesty when remaining in compliance with HIPAA

• Understand terminology related to patient medical records, insurance, and billing

REQUIRED COURSES:

• AH 125 Medical Office Procedures (3 credits)

• AH 129 Medical Terminology (3 credits)

• CI 105 Computer Applications (3 credits)

• Capstone Experience

CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE:

Students will complete a comprehensive exam that will incorporate a hands-on practicum of the

use of the computer platform systems, and students’ ability to manage a set of data related to a

hypothetical patient case study. Students must score an 80 or above on the comprehensive exam

and will have two opportunities to successfully complete it.

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Small Business Microcredential

This program provides a toolkit of skills and materials to those who would like to start their own

business. Students develop their business idea, access and use the resources necessary to

implement their idea, and have completed plans reviewed by an expert panel for feedback on

feasibility and funding. This nine-credit series integrates three courses: Foundation of Business,

Business Professional Development and Entrepreneurship. Class includes in-person, remote, and

self-paced online content.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:

• Apply management and market principles as necessary

• Use business-related computer software applications

• Employ professional values, honesty, and etiquette appropriate for the workplace

• Demonstrate an availability to utilize generally accepted introductory accounting principles

• Demonstrate proficiency in written and oral communications

REQUIRED COURSES:

• BU 103 Foundations of Business (3 credits)

• BU 113 Entrepreneurship (3 credits)

• BU 209 Business Professional Development (3 credits)

• Capstone Experience

CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE:

Students will participate in a Columbia-Greene Community College sponsored Business Plan

Presentation event. External judges from the region will review the presentations (final format

TBD) and provide feedback to the students on the concept feasibility and overall readiness of the

plan to be implemented and/or seek funding for further development.

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Workplace Professionalism Microcredential

Earners of the Workplace Professionalism microcredential demonstrate achievement in leadership,

communication and productive workplace relationships. They can identify effective methods of

communication and conflict resolution in workplace scenarios, and utilize those methods through

written email and face-to-face presentation. Through a statement of professionalism, they reflect

the skills and behaviors of their professional identity, and complete an applied learning project on

one professional skill of their choice.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:

• Attendance at the Career Institute (12-hour non-credit course)

• Interview, Social Media, and Professional Competency Project

• Capstone Experience

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:

• Describe specific elements of professionalism in the workplace and develop a list of skills and

behaviors important to professional identity

• Identify effective methods of communication and conflict resolution for common workplace

scenarios

• Write concise, professional business emails

• Effectively describe skills and competencies verbally and in writing

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Course Descriptions

Courses offered at Columbia-Greene Community College are identified as follows:

AC Accounting

AH Allied Health

AR Art

AU Automotive

BI Biology

BU Business

CC Construction Technology

CD Chemical Dependency

CE College Experience

CH Chemistry

CI Computer Information

CJ Criminal Justice

CO Communications

CP Career Planning

CS Computer Science

DA Dance

EC Economics

ED Education

EN English

ES English as a Second Language

FR French

GE Geology

HE Health

HI History

HS Human Services

HU Humanities

ID Independent Study

IT Italian

LE Law Enforcement

MA Mathematics

MK Marketing

MU Music

NU Nursing

PE Physical Education

PL Philosophy

PS Political Science

PX Physics

PY Psychology

RS Reading Skills

SA Spanish

SC Science

SL Social Science

SN Sign Language

SO Sociology

TH Theater

TP Technical Professions

Fall, Spring, Summer: Notations indicate the semester or semesters a course is normally offered

during the year. E/O indicates the course will run every other fall or spring as indicated. For classes

noted as Special Rotation, contact chairperson of the appropriate division for scheduling.

Prerequisite: a course which must be successfully completed in order to succeed at a higher level

of study.

Corequisite: a course of study required to be taken previously or simultaneously with another.

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ACCOUNTING

AC 101 – Financial Accounting

Introduces general concepts and basic

principles of financial accounting.

Applications include the accounting cycle,

internal control, reporting the results of

operations and financial position. NOTE:

Repeat of Principles of Accounting I. (3

semester hours) Fall/Spring

AC 102 – Managerial Accounting

Introduction to managerial accounting.

Applications include cash flow analysis, cost

system designs, planning and controlling

business operations, and decision making.

NOTE: Repeat of Principles of Accounting II.

Prerequisite: AC 101. (3 semester hours)

Spring

AC 116 – QuickBooks

An in-depth application of the uses of the

computerized accounting package

QuickBooks. Students will learn to use the

software to deal with all the accounting

applications for a small business including

invoices, receipts, payroll, bank

reconciliations, tracking inventory and all

year-end procedures. NOTE: Repeat of AC

222 and BU 116. Prerequisite or Corequisite:

AC 101. (3 semester hours) Spring

ALLIED HEALTH

AH 106 – Medical Assisting I

This course is the first of a three-course

sequence which introduces topics and clinical

skills essential to students in the Medical

Assisting AAS degree program. The course is

designed to provide safe, technically

proficient, and professional medical assistants

to work in physicians’ offices and a variety of

other healthcare provider offices.

Matriculation in the Medical Assisting AAS

degree program is required to take this course.

(3 lecture hours/3 lab hours) (4 semester

hours) Fall

AH 108 – Medical Assisting II

This course is a continuation of Medical

Assisting I. This course provides valuable

information about an individual's health and

teaches medical assistants the skills and

techniques necessary to take and record vital

signs accurately. Main topics include vital

signs (blood pressure, pulse, respiration),

temperature conversions, and calculating

Body Mass Index. NOTE: This course, in

combination with AH 109, is a repeat of AH

107. Prerequisite: AH 106 with a grade of C

or better. (2 semester hours) Spring

AH 109 – EKG

This course is designed to provide safe,

technically proficient, and professional EKG

technicians to work in a variety of healthcare

provider offices. Topics include: anatomy of

the heart, cardiac conduction system,

performing a 12 lead EKG, analyzing and

interpreting a six second rhythm strip. Upon

completion of this course, students are eligible

to take the EKG certification exam through

numerous certification agencies. NOTE: This

course, in combination with AH 108, is a

repeat of AH 107. (1 lecture hour/3 lab hours)

(2 semester hours) Spring

AH 125 – Medical Office Procedures

This course will provide knowledge of

administrative support in today’s health care

environment. Students will learn to input

patient information, schedule appointments,

handle billing, and produce medical office

lists and reports. NOTE: Repeat of OT 134

and BU 125. (3 semester hours) Fall

AH 126 – Medical Billing

This course is an introduction to medical

billing and the coding process.

Documentation and medical necessity

guidelines, claims submission, and

reimbursement protocols, both electronically

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and via mail, and working with different

payers (HMOs, Medicare) will be presented.

NOTE: Repeat of BU 126. (3 semester hours)

Spring

AH 129 – Medical Terminology

An introduction to prefixes, roots, combining

forms, and suffixes which are the component

parts used to build medical terminology.

These terms are then defined. Abbreviations,

drug highlights, information on diagnostic

tests and human anatomy are integrated

throughout. NOTE: Repeat of AH 114 and BU

129. (3 semester hours) Fall/Spring

AH 132 – Medical Coding

This course will cover the unique aspects of

medical billing known as medical coding with

a concentration on CPT and ICD9 or ICD10

coding along with modifiers that are

commonly used in medical billing. NOTE:

Repeat of BU 132. (3 semester hours) Spring

AH 145 – Administrative Office

Management

This course studies the principles of

administrative office management, the office

environment, managing office employees,

office systems, and office functions. NOTE:

Repeat of OT 206 and BU 145. (3 semester

hours) Spring

AH 202 – Pharmacology

Pharmacology is a survey course designed to

meet the needs of students in the Medical

Assisting AAS degree program. Students will

gain an understanding of the principles of

pharmacology. Major topics will include:

Legal regulations, prescriptions, calculations,

interactions and uses of drugs, as well as

toxicology. Prerequisites: BI 115 or BI 131

with a grade of C or better. (3 semester hours)

Fall

AH 203 – Medical Assisting Externship

Medical assisting students will have the

opportunity to study and take part in the

functioning of a private practice medical

office or a hospital office. A total of 160 hours

of work experience will be required. Students

are required to complete 80 hours on the

administrative side and 80 hours on the

clinical side of the medical practice during

their externship. Students will meet with the

instructor for a 1-hr. class four times during

the course of the semester. Grading is

Satisfactory (S) or Unsatisfactory (U).

Prerequisites: AH 207, AH 208 and AH 202

with a grade of C or better, must have current

CPR/First Aid certification at the time of

externship. (3 semester hours) Spring

AH 207 – Medical Assisting III

This is the last in the sequence of five courses,

including AH 106, AH 108, AH 109, and AH

208. The course is designed to provide safe,

technically proficient medical assistants to

work in physicians’ offices and a variety of

other healthcare provider offices. Topics

include blood function, formation and

components, reading and interpreting

Laboratory reports, slide preparation and

microscopic evaluation, and interpretation of

formed elements and associated tests. NOTE:

This course, in combination with AH 208, is a

repeat of AH 201. Prerequisites: AH 106 and

AH 108 with grades of C or better. (2 semester

hours) Fall

AH 208 – Venipuncture/Phlebotomy

This course is designed to provide safe,

technically proficient medical assistants to

work in physicians’ offices and a variety of

other healthcare provider offices. Topics

include performing capillary punctures,

performing venipuncture using the vacutainer

and winged infusion set, centrifuging blood

cells, proper specimen testing, and

understanding lab value and norm ranges.

Note: This course, in conjunction with AH

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207, is a repeat of AH 201 (1 lecture hour/3

lab hours) (2 semester hours) Fall

AH 220 – Phlebotomy Externship

Phlebotomy students will have the

opportunity to study and take part in the

functioning of an inpatient/outpatient

laboratory setting. Skill development in the

performance of a variety of blood collection

methods using proper techniques and standard

precautions will be stressed throughout this

clinical experience. Emphasis on infection

prevention, patient identification, specimen

labeling, quality assurance, specimen

handling, processing, accessing, and ethics are

incorporated into 54-hour clinical experience.

Upon completion of this course, students are

eligible to sit for the National Certification

Exam. Grading is Satisfactory (S) or

Unsatisfactory (U). Prerequisite: AH 208

Venipuncture/Phlebotomy. (1 semester hour)

Spring

ART

AR 104 – Basic Painting

An introduction to the basic materials and

methods of painting. Emphasis will be on

color and value perception, mixing,

brushwork application as well as perspective

and the control of pictorial space. Students

will also learn how to stretch and build their

own canvases and will work in oil paint. No

prior experience in painting required All

levels of experience welcome. (2 lecture/2

studio hours) (3 semester hours) Spring

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for The Arts.

AR 106 – Ceramics I

A general course involving hand-building

techniques to construct forms out of clay

through coiling, slab construction, molding,

and beginning wheel. Projects will introduce

students to various ideas and uses of clay, both

traditional and nontraditional. Creative work

will be encouraged. (2 lecture hours/2 studio

hours) (3 semester hours) Fall/Spring

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for The Arts.

AR 107 – Visual Arts 2-D

This studio course serves as an introduction

to, and foundation for, all two-dimensional

artistic forms such as painting, photography,

graphic design, and digital media. Through

weekly and monthly projects, students will

explore design basics, composition, and

materiality. In-class lectures and video

presentations will supplement studio time

working on projects. (2 lecture hours/2 studio

hours) (3 semester hours) Fall

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for The Arts.

AR 108 – Visual Arts 3-D

This studio course serves as an introduction to

three-dimensional artistic forms such as

sculpture, design, and installation. Through

weekly and monthly projects, students will

explore the physical aspects of the 3-D object

world in different materials and methods

including woodworking, textiles, and mold

making and casting with plaster and wax. (2

lecture hours/2 studio hours) (3 semester

hours) Spring

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for The Arts.

AR 116 – Art History: Pre-history to 14C

A survey of world art history from the pre-

classical to 1400 a.d., investigating forms in

art and their link with history. Emphasis will

be on the development of visual skills and

visual memory. Written assignments and class

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discussions will be important factors in

students’ evaluations. (3 semester hours) Fall

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for The Arts.

AR 117 – Art History: 14C to Present

A continuation of AR 116 with the history of

world art from 1400 a.d. to present. A research

project on current art trends will be required.

Students’ visual skills and visual memory will

be heightened through the observed

relationship of history and art. (3 semester

hours) Spring

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for The Arts.

AR 118 – Figure Drawing

A traditional figure drawing course

emphasizing the accurate perception and

rendering of the human figure incorporating

nude models. Drawing materials will include

charcoal, pencil, ink and chalk pastels. No

prior experience in figure drawing required.

All levels of experience are welcome,

however, taking AR 119 Basic Drawing

before this course is highly recommended. (2

lecture hours/2 studio hours) (3 semester

hours) Spring

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for The Arts.

AR 119 – Basic Drawing

Drawing natural and fabricated objects,

students will study the uses of line, light, and

shade and be introduced to the basic principles

of perspective and composition. A variety of

materials, including charcoal, pencil, ink, and

chalk pastels will be used. No prior experience

in drawing required. All levels of experience

are welcome. (2 lecture hours/2 studio hours)

(3 semester hours) Fall

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for The Arts.

AR 124 – Figure in Clay

The student will learn to construct a human

figure in natural fired clay by participating in

a series of exercises designed to develop

correct observation and memory from a live

model. Clay chemistry, firing, and

construction techniques will be explored. (2

lecture hours/2 studio hours) (3 semester

hours) Spring

AR 135 – Digital Photography

This course is an introduction to the

fundamentals of photography using the digital

camera, photo-editing software, and inkjet

printing. A strong emphasis will be placed on

developing aesthetic judgment through a

series of assignments and critiques.

Classroom lectures will be a combination of

technical instruction and discussion on the

history of photography as an art form.

Printmaking time is an integral part of the

course and facilities will be available outside

of class hours. Students should expect to

spend approximately $100 on supplies.

NOTE: Students must provide their own

DSLR (digital single-lens reflex) camera.

Camera phones are not acceptable. There are

a limited number of DSLR cameras that are

available to borrow for the semester. (2 lecture

hours/2 lab hours) (3 semester hours) Spring

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for The Arts.

AR 140 – Computer Graphics

An introductory course for students with little

or no computer graphics background.

Students will learn how various computer

software and hardware components can be

used to enhance creative expression. This

course is specially designed for those students

needing to develop their creative abilities

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using the computer. To enroll in this course, a

subscription to Adobe Creative Cloud may be

required. (3 semester hours) Fall/Spring

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for The Arts.

AR 145 – Motion Graphics

Introduction to the fundamentals of motion

graphics design. This project-based course

will explore video compositing, editing,

animation, and graphic effects from both a

technological and aesthetic perspective.

Students will not need to own a video camera.

The software used will be Adobe After

Effects. (3 semester hours) Fall

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for The Arts.

AR 205 – 3-D Graphics and Animation

This course is designed to provide students

who have some computer graphics knowledge

with the ability to create artwork in the 3-D

computer environment. Students will learn to

create their own models, create surfaces for

the models, set up lighting and cameras, and

finally render still illustrations and

animations. (3 semester hours) Fall

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for The Arts.

AR 218 – Fine Arts Seminar

This course is designed to develop the

inventive abilities of students beyond the

foundation level. Students will be mentored

through a series of individually directed

weekly assignments designed to promote

inventive art-making. There will be group

discussions of works-in-progress, in-class

presentations, and visits to museums and art

exhibitions. There will be production of

artwork that can be utilized for portfolio

purposes. Prerequisite: Any 3 credit art

course. (2 lecture hours/2 studio hours) (3

semester hours) Spring

AR 240 – Digital Imagery

A course in digital photographic manipulation

and design, intended for students who already

possess a basic understanding of computer

graphics. Students will learn how to acquire,

manipulate, and enhance digital images using

current computer technology. Prerequisite:

AR 140. (3 semester hours) Spring

AR 245 – Web Page Design

In this course students will learn the basic

skills required to construct and program web

pages using basic HTML and CSS scripting

languages. Web and screen design principles

will be covered as students learn the basics of

wireframing, page design and core web

development skills. Software used will be

Adobe Dreamweaver, Photoshop, and

Illustrator. Prerequisite: AR 140. To enroll in

this course, a subscription to Adobe Creative

Cloud may be required. (3 semester hours)

Spring

AR 250 – Art for Game Design

This course is designed to introduce students

to the fundamentals of creating artwork and

models for use in computer games. Students

will investigate production techniques such as

low-poly modeling, UVW mapping, creating

textures, animating, and other aspects of game

art creation. Programs used will be 3ds Max

and Adobe Photoshop. Prerequisite: AR 205.

(3 semester hours) Spring

AUTOMOTIVE

AU 117 – Gas and Diesel Engines

Operational principles of the internal

combustion engine will be discussed and

include gasoline and diesel units. Emphasis is

placed on proper use of precision measuring

equipment, specialty tools, manuals, and

diagnostic evaluations. Location and

interpretation of specifications are included.

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Alternate sources of fuel as well as non-

polluting power plants will be explored.

Prerequisite: AU 128. (2 lecture hours/6 lab

hours) (4 semester hours) Spring

AU 128 – Introduction to Automotive

Repair

This course introduces the student to the field

of automotive technology and to develop the

basic skills, knowledge and professional

ethics necessary as an entry-level technician

in areas of automotive maintenance, service

repair, parts and pre-delivery device. The

objectives of this course are developed

through classroom and laboratory activities.

Personal and shop safety, and the proper

utilization of service information are

emphasized. This course is open to students

who are not currently enrolled in the

automotive technology program but would

like to learn the basics of repair. A minimum

set of tools is required only for students

matriculated in an automotive technology

program. See our website for the list. (2 lecture

hour/6 lab hours) (4 semester hours) Fall

AU 129 – Heating, Ventilation and Air

Conditioning (HVAC)

This course is designed to introduce the

student to the theory of HVAC systems and to

develop the skills and knowledge necessary to

diagnose and service automotive heating and

air conditioning systems, and environmental

effects of chlorofluorocarbons on the earth’s

atmosphere. Also included: principles of

refrigeration, reclaiming, evacuation,

recycling and recharging, and other diagnostic

testing. Prerequisite or Corequisite: AU 128

and AU 132. (1 lecture hour/ 6 lab hours) (3

semester hours) Fall

AU 130 – Basic Steering, Suspension &

Brakes

This course is intended to develop the skills,

knowledge and professional ethics required to

service general automotive steering,

suspension and brake systems. The objectives

of this course are developed through

classroom and laboratory activities. Special

emphasis is placed on personal and shop

safety, component identification and

inspection, proper use of service information,

special service tools and equipment,

interpretation of data and adjustment

techniques. Prerequisite or Corequisite: AU

128 and AU 132. (2 lecture hours/6 lab hours)

(4 semester hours) Fall

AU 131 – Work-Study I

Students completing their second semester in

automotive technology must work at their

sponsoring dealership or full-service

independent repair facility for a 12-week

period with a minimum of 30 hours per week.

This hands-on job experience introduces

students to actual work situations and

reinforces skills learned during the year.

Grading is Satisfactory (S) or Unsatisfactory

(U). NOTE: Many employers require a DMV

driver’s background check. Having a poor

driving record can prevent your employment

in an automotive repair facility. Prerequisite:

Successful completion of the first year of the

A.A.S. or A.O.S. Automotive Program. (2

semester hours) Summer

AU 132 – Electricity and Electronics

Develops those skills needed by today’s

technicians to diagnose, service, and repair the

electrically and/or electronically operated

systems of automobiles. Topics covered

include basic electrical and electronic

principles and components, electrical wiring

diagrams, the battery, starting, and charging

systems. Component location and system

operation will be stressed. Prerequisite or

Corequisite: AU 128. (2 lecture hours/6 lab

hours) (4 semester hours) Fall

AU 134 – Engine Performance

This course is designed to provide those skills

necessary for the diagnosis and repair of the

engine’s ignition, fuel and emission systems.

Emphasis will be placed on computer-

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controlled engine management, scan tool

usage, and correct diagnostic philosophy.

Optimum engine performance will be assured

through classroom and laboratory study. This

course will be taught from a general

perspective. Prerequisite: AU 128 and AU

132. (3 lecture hours/9 lab hours) (6 semester

hours) Spring

AU 203 – Advanced Automotive

Operations

This course is intended to develop the skills,

knowledge and professional ethics required to

service and diagnose antilock braking

systems, computer-controlled suspension

systems, manual and automatic transmissions.

Special emphasis is placed on personal and

shop safety, component identification, use of

service information, special service tools and

equipment, and interpretation of data and

specific diagnostic techniques. Prerequisites:

AU 128, AU 130, and AU 132. (2 lecture

hours/6 lab hours) (4 semester hours) Spring

AU 211 – Manual Transmissions and

Drivelines

Studies operation, diagnosis, and repair of

clutches, standard transmissions, drivelines,

differentials, front-wheel-drive, and four-

wheel-drive units. Emphasis is placed on

understanding the principles of speed

reduction through the use of gearing.

Prerequisite AU 128 and AU 132. (2 lecture

hours/6 lab hours) (4 semester hours) Fall

AU 212 – Automotive Diagnostics

This course is designed to develop those skills

needed to successfully diagnose engine-,

body- and chassis-related problems. Emphasis

is placed on correct use of diagnostic

equipment, proper procedures, use of

specifications, and interpretation of test

results to enable quick isolation of

malfunctions of a particular system or

component. Prerequisites: AU 128, AU 132,

AU 134 and AU 215. (2 lecture hours/6 lab

hours) (4 semester hours) Spring

AU 213 – Automatic Transmissions and

Transaxles

Studies operation, diagnosis, maintenance,

and overhaul procedures of automatic

transmissions and transaxles. Emphasis is

placed on automatic transmission hydraulic

systems, principles of torque multiplication,

and electronic control. Prerequisite: AU 128

and AU 132. (2 lecture hours/6 lab hours) (4

semester hours) Spring

AU 215 – Body Electrical and Electronics

This course is intended to develop the skills,

knowledge and professional ethics required to

service body electrical and electronics

systems. The objectives of this course are

developed through classroom and laboratory

activities with special emphasis placed on

personal and shop safety, component

identification, testing and inspection, proper

use of service information and wiring

diagrams. The use of electronic diagnostic

tools and equipment will be discussed also.

Prerequisites: AU 128 and AU 132. (1 lecture

hour/6 lab hours) (3 semester hours) Fall

AU 231 – Work-Study II

Students completing their fourth semester in

automotive technology must work at their

sponsoring dealership or full-service

independent repair facility for a 12-week

period with a minimum of 30 hours per week.

This program is similar to AU 131; however,

the breadth and depth of the work experience

is expanded to include all areas instructed

during the two-year program. Grading is

Satisfactory (S) or Unsatisfactory (U).

NOTE: Many employers require a DMV

driver’s background check. Having a poor

driving record can prevent your employment

in an automotive repair facility. Prerequisite:

Successful completion of four semesters of

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Automotive Study. (2 semester hours)

Summer

BIOLOGY

BI 101 – General Biology I

The first in a two-course sequence (BI 101 and

102) designed for students who plan to major

in the life sciences. Topics covered in this

course include the chemical basis of life, cell

structure, cellular metabolism, cell division,

as well as Mendelian and molecular genetics.

The laboratory portion of the course focuses

on the scientific method, use of the

microscope and other lab equipment, and

methods for data analysis and presentation.

Lab activities will complement the lecture

topics. Prerequisites (any ONE of the

following): Minimum score of 80% in

Regents-level Chemistry taken within the last

five years. College-level Biology or

Chemistry lab science course with a grade of

C or better taken within the last five years

(includes high-school AP Biology). A score of

75% or better on the College science

placement exam or permission of instructor.

(3 lecture hours/3 lab hours) (4 semester

hours) Fall

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for Natural Sciences

(and Scientific Reasoning).

BI 102 – General Biology II

The second in a two-course sequence (BI 101

and 102) designed for students who plan to

major in the life sciences. Topics covered in

this course include evolution and cladistics

analysis, history of life on Earth, a survey of

anatomy and physiology of major groups of

living organisms, and an introduction to

ecological principles. The laboratory portion

of the course focuses on the scientific method,

use of the microscope and other lab

equipment, and methods for data analysis and

presentation. Lab will include some

dissections of animals or mammalian organs.

Lab activities will complement the lecture

topics. Prerequisite: BI 101 with a grade of C

or better, or permission of instructor. (3

lecture hours/3 lab hours) (4 semester hours)

Spring

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for Natural Sciences

(and Scientific Reasoning).

BI 103 – General Ecology

A study of aquatic and terrestrial ecology.

Laboratory work will include plot analysis,

aquatic study of lentic and lotic systems,

symbiosis, and animal and plant studies.

Extensive outdoor field study is an integral

part of this course. This is an intensive field

course using the C-GCC Hudson River Field

Station and other environmental resources. (3

lecture hours/3 lab hours) (4 semester hours)

Spring

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for Natural Sciences

(and Scientific Reasoning).

BI 109 – Contemporary Environmental

Issues

This course is designed to expose students to

contemporary environmental issues. Topics

will include policy development, use of and

access to natural resources, hazardous waste

management, global climate, and the effects

of the growing population. NOTE: Repeat of

BI 209. (3 semester hours) Special Rotation

BI 112 – Human Biology I

This foundational biology course is a study of

the human organism from the perspective of

modern biology. Covered are basic chemistry

of life, cells, tissues, organ systems, and

ecology. Discussion, writing, and laboratory

work are integral parts of this course. (2

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lecture hours/3 lab hours) (3 semester hours)

Fall/Spring

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for Natural Sciences

(and Scientific Reasoning).

BI 113 – Environmental Science

Provides in-depth study of important

environmental issues, including pollution,

energy conservation, land use, biological

impacts, the urban environment, and human

population. Students will monitor current

events and perform laboratory exercises to

become familiar with methods used in the

field of ecology and natural resources

management. (3 lecture hours/3 lab hours) (4

semester hours) Fall

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for Diversity: Equity,

Inclusion, and Social Justice AND for Natural

Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning).

BI 115 – Human Biology II

This course is a continuation of Human

Biology I and introduces body systems not

covered in the first course in the sequence, in

addition to relevant health topics and an

introduction to microbiology. Prerequisite: BI

112 with a grade of C or better, or BI 130 with

a grade of C or better. This course may be

waived if student has completed BI 131 with

a grade of C or better taken within the last five

years. (2 lecture hours/3 lab hours) (3

semester hours) Spring

BI 119 – River Ecology

An intensive field ecology course in which

students will gain a working knowledge of

flora, fauna, and ecosystem processes

associated with streams and rivers. With more

than ½ of the learning taking place in the

outdoors (in most weather conditions), this

field work offers opportunities for students to

examine live organisms in their natural

habitats and in the laboratory. Group and

individual research is conducted. This course

is based at the C-GCC Hudson River field-

station, and students will hike and sometimes

kayak to gain access to the ecosystems along

the Hudson River and its tributaries. Both

local and distant habitats are studied, as is the

human impact on the environment. An

appreciation and resilience for natural weather

conditions and terrain is advisable. NOTE:

Meets lab science requirement. (2 lecture

hours/3 lab hours) (3 semester hours) Summer

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for Natural Sciences

(and Scientific Reasoning).

BI 125 – Plant Identification

A field-oriented course to develop expertise in

the ability to recognize the wide variety of

plants that occur in the Northeast, including

learning the scientific names and

characteristics of the plant species

encountered. Students will collect plants and

make museum-quality herbarium mounts. (3

lecture hours/3 lab hours) (4 semester hours)

Special Rotation

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for Natural Sciences

(and Scientific Reasoning).

BI 128 – Bird Study

Provides an opportunity to learn to recognize

the many species of birds represented in the

college’s study skin collection. Emphasis is

placed on diagnostic characteristics useful in

field identification. This course introduces

students to the fundamentals of avian

taxonomy and includes a survey of the

museum collection plus a curatorial project

that teaches students how to use a collection

to do research. (2 lecture hours/3 lab hours) (3

semester hours) Special Rotation

BI 130 – Anatomy and Physiology I

An in-depth survey of the scientific principles

involved in the study of human anatomy and

physiology. Pertinent concepts of chemistry,

physics, and biology are reviewed, with

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emphasis on their application to human form

and function. Topics include cytology,

histology, and the integumentary,

skeletomuscular, and neurological systems.

The laboratory consists of an organized study

of the body, including some dissection, the

use of human and other mammalian organs

and anatomical models, and the use of

appropriate anatomy and physiology

software. Evaluation is based on testing and

laboratory work. NOTE: Repeat of BI 205.

Prerequisite: A minimum score of 80% in

Regents-level Chemistry taken within the last

five years, OR AP Biology with a score of

three or better taken within the last five years,

OR any college-level Biology or Chemistry

lab science course with a grade of C or better

taken within the last five years, OR holding a

current license in a health field (for example:

LPN, Paramedic, EMT, MT, OT, PT,

Dietician), OR a score of 75 or better on the

College science placement exam. (3 lecture

hours/3 lab hours) (4 semester hours)

Fall/Spring

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for Natural Sciences

(and Scientific Reasoning).

BI 131 – Anatomy and Physiology II

Emphasizes more advanced physiological

concepts and homeostasis. Laboratory topics

involve some in-depth dissection of specific

organs and organ systems along with

extensive use of anatomical models and the

use of anatomy and physiology software.

Evaluation is based on testing and laboratory

work. NOTE: Repeat of BI 206. Prerequisite:

BI 130 with a grade of C or better. (3 lecture

hours/3 lab hours) (4 semester hours)

Fall/Spring

BI 210 – General Microbiology

Studies the fundamentals of microbiology.

Emphasis is placed on the significance of

microorganisms as well as societal diseases

and the role of bacteria in infection, immunity,

and the host-resistance mechanism of the

body. Serology and diagnostic procedures will

also be discussed. Laboratory will involve the

identification, isolation, and proper handling

of bacteria. Prerequisite: BI 101 or BI 130

with a grade of C or better. (3 lecture hours/3

lab hours) (4 semester hours) Fall/Spring

BUSINESS

BU 103 – Foundations of Business

A foundation course for students in the

Department of Business. Organizations are

examined as they relate to the economic

system. Included are topics such as

supervision, marketing, finance, production,

employee regulations, international business,

and union-management relations. Theoretical

principles of management and organization

are also covered. (3 semester hours)

Fall/Spring

BU 104 – Human Resource Management

A study of the sociological problems in

organizations, including topics such as

supervision, labor relations, motivation,

delegation, communications, decision-

making techniques, and a review of policies

and legislation affecting labor/management

relations. (3 semester hours) Fall

BU 105 – Business Communications

Instruction and practice in written and oral

business communication. Emphasis is placed

on effectively writing specific types of

business letters. Role playing and small group

evaluation techniques may be used.

Techniques for finding and applying for

employment are presented. Students will have

to make several oral presentations on both

business and non-business topics. The

fundamentals of word usage and sentence

structure are reviewed. NOTE: Keyboarding

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skills are required. (3 semester hours)

Fall/Spring

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for Communication –

Written and Oral.

BU 107 – Business Law I

Studies the fundamentals of legal liability and

growth of our legal institutions, the principles

of law and contracts, personal property and

bailments, and sales. (3 semester hours)

Fall/Spring

BU 108 – Business Law II

Topics include commercial paper, agency and

employment, partnerships, corporations, real

property and the environment, estates, and

bankruptcy. Prerequisite: BU 107. (3 semester

hours) E/O Spring

BU 113 – Entrepreneurship

Provides the foundation for entrepreneurs to

start and build a successful business

enterprise, acquire and continue an existing

business, or to acquire a franchise operation.

Key topics include developing a business

plan, legal structures of business

organizations, site location, financing,

marketing, pricing, promotional, and growth

strategies for the small business owner or

manager. The psychology of entrepreneurs

and their role in American business will also

be discussed. (3 semester hours) Spring

BU 150 – Financial Planning

This course will emphasize managing

personal finances. Topics will include

financial planning, tax planning, asset

management, the role of open credit,

consumer loans, insurance, managing

investments, and estate planning. (3 semester

hours) Fall

BU 170 – Introduction to the Cannabis

Industry

This course introduces students to all sectors

of the cannabis industry production and

supply chain. Students will learn and analyze

key operational definitions, economic

considerations and regulatory issues affecting

each sector, as well as resource opportunities,

challenges and best practices. Upon

completion of the course, students will have a

foundational knowledge of this unique

industry from the cultivation stage through to

final retail sale. (3 semester hours) Fall/Spring

BU 172 – Cannabis Retail Operations and

Sales

This course prepares students for work in the

cannabis retail industry. The content focuses

on specific knowledge and skill sets to work

at dispensaries, including: basic supply chain

information specific to the cannabis industry;

basic marketing and sales techniques and how

they are applied in the cannabis industry;

various medical uses of cannabis and the

effects on the endocannabinoid system as they

apply to the sale of cannabis to potential

customers. Includes New York State

Responsible Vendor Training certification. (3

semester hours) Fall/Spring

BU 203 – International Business

International business is a dynamic force for

change in the modern world. Students will

examine the opportunities as well as the

challenges of conducting business in the

global arena. Students will become familiar

with the concepts and practices of

international business, including cultural,

political, economic, and legal aspects.

Students will also learn about international

business operations, trading partners, and

trading blocs. Prerequisite: BU 103. (3

semester hours) Spring

BU 209 – Business Professional

Development

This course provides students an opportunity

to integrate their learning from previous

courses into an applied learning experience.

Students will evaluate their career readiness,

build workplace and teamwork skills, and

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learn to document work in a professionally

appropriate manner. Class culminates in an

Applied Learning Action Plan which will be

implemented for a business or community

organization. (3 semester hours) Fall/Spring

BU 211 – Business Experience Internship

On-the-job experience in various phases of

business, with emphasis on student’s major

area of preparation. Students will maintain

daily logs and prepare reports that are

integrated with their employment. Students

must complete 135 hours of work during the

semester to earn 3 semester hours. Grading is

Satisfactory (S) or Unsatisfactory (U).

Prerequisite: Permission of instructor

required. Must be in good academic standing

with a minimum GPA of 2.5 and a minimum

of 12 semester hours completed. (3 semester

hours) Fall/Spring

BU 220 – Business Ethics

This course examines the role of ethics in the

business world, paying particular attention to

decision-making processes. Students will

examine dilemmas common to employees and

leaders including issues of: education and

training, hiring and continued employment,

diversity and inclusion, and legal

responsibilities. Prerequisite: BU 103 (3

semester hours) E/O Spring

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for Diversity: Equity,

Inclusion, and Social Justice.

BU 230 – Management

Management theory, the nature of

management, the traditional functions of

management – planning, organizing, staffing,

directing, and controlling; the decision-

making process, delegation, leadership styles

and theories, and motivational theories will be

covered. Prerequisite: BU 103 or permission

of instructor. (3 semester hours) Spring

CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY

CD 208 – Chemical Dependency and

Addiction

A survey of the current theories of chemical

dependency and addiction; including current

biological, psychological and social theories

of chemical dependency and addiction that

inform our current treatment approaches:

including a review and analysis of historical

and contemporary chemical dependency and

addiction treatment modalities. Prerequisite:

PY 101 (3 semester hours) Fall/Spring

COLLEGE EXPERIENCE

CE 101 – College Experience

Students will explore the role of higher

education in their personal and professional

development. Students will be introduced to

various strategies and thought processes that

will maximize their time in college. In order

to acclimate students to the academic

environment, reflective writing, student

projects and activities, along with guest

speakers will be incorporated into the learning

environment to demystify the process of

higher education. NOTE: Repeat of FS 101. (1

semester hour) Fall/Spring/Summer

CHEMISTRY

CH 101 – General Chemistry I

A comprehensive introduction to chemical

theories. Major topics include dimensional

analysis, atomic structure, chemical formulas,

names and equations, stoichiometry, ideal gas

laws, periodic properties of elements,

chemical bonding, and molecular geometry.

NOTE: The CH 101/CH 102 sequence is

intended for students majoring in scientific

and technical fields. Students planning to take

both CH 101 and CH 102 should register for

the fall section of CH 101. Prerequisite: High

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school Algebra II/Trigonometry (third math

class in high school) with a grade of 75% or

better or Prerequisite/Co-requisite: MA 110.

High school chemistry is recommended (3

lecture hours/3 lab hours) (4 semester hours)

Fall/Spring

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for Natural Sciences

(and Scientific Reasoning).

CH 102 – General Chemistry II

A continuation of General Chemistry with

emphasis on systems at equilibrium. Major

topics include properties of solid, liquid, and

gaseous matter, phase changes, solution

characteristics, chemical kinetics, chemical

equilibrium, acid-base equilibria,

thermodynamics, and electrochemistry.

Prerequisite: CH 101 with a grade of C or

better. (3 lecture hours/3 lab hours) (4

semester hours) Spring

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for Natural Sciences

(and Scientific Reasoning).

CH 121 – The Chemistry of Food, Drugs

and Behavior

This course will explore the chemical

composition of ingested compounds and their

effects on the human body. This course will

cover the major macromolecules

(carbohydrates, nucleic acids, proteins, and

lipids) of living things and the basic chemistry

of vitamins, minerals, and food additives. This

course will also cover common drugs

(depressants, stimulants, opioids, and

hallucinogens) and their effects on the body.

The goal of this course is to encourage a

lifelong interest in chemistry and its relevance

to everyday life. (3 semester hours) Spring

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for Natural Sciences

(and Scientific Reasoning).

CH 201 – Organic Chemistry I

A study of organic compounds.

Nomenclature, bonding, structure,

stereochemistry, and reaction mechanisms

with emphasis on substitution and elimination

reactions are presented. Alkanes, alkyl

halides, alkenes, alcohols, and basics of

spectroscopy are studied. Prerequisite: CH

102 with a grade of C or better. (3 lecture

hours/3 lab hours) (4 semester hours) Special

Rotation

CH 202 – Organic Chemistry II

A continuation of Organic Chemistry with a

focus on structure and reactions of alcohols,

aldehydes, ketones, conjugated and aromatic

compounds, carboxylic acids and derivatives,

amines, and alpha-carbon chemistry. Organic

synthesis and spectroscopic techniques will be

presented. Prerequisite: CH 201 with a grade

of C or better. (3 lecture hours/3 lab hours) (4

semester hours) Offered by special rotation.

CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY

CC 101 – Introduction to Construction

Carpentry/Historic Preservation

An entry-level course for students interested

in the building trades. This class covers

beginning elements of construction used to

complete, repair, and/or restore a residential

structure. Topics included in this course are:

demolition, framing, roofing, doors and

windows, hardware, insulation, interior trim,

and the basics of construction contracting. An

introduction to preservation with an emphasis

on historic restoration techniques will be

covered where appropriate. The student will

learn to operate common construction tools

(power saws, electric drills, hammers, levels,

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and staple and nail guns) complying with

OSHA and EPA health and safety standards.

Completing the OSHA 10-hour training

course for construction is a required

component of the course. NOTE: With the

exception of CC 103, Construction Carpentry

(CC) courses are open only to students

accepted and enrolled in the Construction

Technology/Preservation Carpentry Certificate

Program. (2 lecture hours/3 lab hours) (3

semester hours) Fall

CC 103 – Construction Drawing and

Blueprint Reading

This course is designed to introduce students

to concepts, practices, standards and drafting

techniques needed to both read and create

architectural drawings in the construction

industry. It focuses on the organization of

drawings, reading floor plans and elevations

drawings, symbols and notations, scaling and

dimensioning practices, and materials of

construction. Students will learn how to

develop “shop drawings” from architectural

drawings, extrapolate information from

architects’ drawings, and create the necessary

construction details needed to execute the

design and build the project as they would in

a job-site situation. Both hand drawing and

computer assisted drawing methods will be

explored. (3 semester hours) Fall

CC 105 – Building Layout and Framing

A study of the sequential framing techniques

used to build a residential home. Instruction

on conventional floor, wall and roof systems

common to wood frame construction are the

main components of the course, with an

introduction to steel stud and traditional

timber frame methodology. Other topics

include: math to solve construction problems,

identification of building components, basic

site and building layout, fundamentals of site

work, and understanding the construction

process. Safe work practices and the use,

maintenance and selection of tools and

equipment is integrated throughout the course.

NOTE: With the exception of CC 103,

Construction Carpentry (CC) courses are open

only to students accepted and enrolled in the

Construction Technology/Preservation Carpentry

Certificate Program. Prerequisite/Corequisite:

CC 101. (2 lecture hours/6 lab hours) (4

semester hours) Fall

CC 107 – Exterior Building Envelope and

Finish

A study of the exterior finish materials and

techniques for residential buildings. The

major topics include windows and doors,

roofing, siding, decks, and gutter installation.

Historic restoration principles will be covered

when appropriate. Special attention will be

given to historic window repair and

restoration. NOTE: With the exception of CC

103, Construction Carpentry (CC) courses are

open only to students accepted and enrolled in

the Construction Technology/Preservation

Carpentry Certificate Program. (2 lecture

hours/6 lab hours) (4 semester hours) Fall

CC 109 – Introduction to Mechanicals,

Electrical, Plumbing and HVAC

A course that allows students to develop a

basic understanding of electrical wiring,

residential plumbing, Heating Ventilation and

Air Conditioning, and other electro-

mechanical systems common to light

construction. The electrical component of this

course concentrates on residential application

of codes, practices, terminology and

equipment. The plumbing component will

involve learning water supply and

distribution, drain, waste and vent systems.

General plumbing installation, maintenance

and repair will also be covered. Electrical and

plumbing safety and use of power and hand

tools will be integrated throughout the course.

Hands-on lab time will reinforce lecture and

reading assignments. NOTE: With the

exception of CC 103, Construction Carpentry

(CC) courses are open only to students accepted

and enrolled in the Construction

Technology/Preservation Carpentry Certificate

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Program. (2 lecture hour/6 lab hours) (4

semester hours) Spring

CC 111 – Interior Finish Basic

Interior finish is the study and practice of the

common materials and procedures used for

finishing the interior of residential housing.

Students will participate in lecture and lab

activities that include techniques and best

practices for hanging drywall, compound and

taping, interior molding and trim work,

modern and reproduction floor and ceiling

finishes, and materials estimating. Safety

procedures, proper use of hand and power

tools, and specific math calculations will be

integrated throughout the class. NOTE: With

the exception of CC 103, Construction Carpentry

(CC) courses are open only to students accepted

and enrolled in the Construction

Technology/Preservation Carpentry Certificate

Program. Prerequisites: CC 101 and CC 105.

(2 lecture hours/3 lab hours) (3 semester

hours) Spring

CC 114 – Interior Finish Intermediate

Students learn about stair layout, stair

components and assembly, hanging interior

doors, advanced molding techniques,

interpreting kitchen and bath drawings, and

installation of manufactured cabinetry.

Students will also learn to evaluate countertop

materials and perform entry level fabrication

and installation. Basic math, historic features,

safety procedures, and proper use and

maintenance of both hand and power tools are

integrated throughout the course. NOTE: With

the exception of CC 103, Construction Carpentry

(CC) courses are open only to students accepted

and enrolled in the Construction

Technology/Preservation Carpentry Certificate

Program. Prerequisites: CC 101 and CC 105.

(2 lecture hours/3 lab hours) (3 semester

hours) Spring

CC 116 – Building Codes and Regulations

Explores codes, regulations and specifications

governing construction of residential and

historic buildings. Students learn to locate and

interpret technical information available from

the NYS Building Code, County Zoning

Regulations, local governments, and product

literature. Concepts of building science and

the engineering principles foundational to

code development will be conveyed, along

with an overview of construction labor

regulation. Following classroom review and

discussion, students will be evaluated on their

ability to comply with rules and regulations

during a simulated building construction

project. NOTE: With the exception of CC

103, Construction Carpentry (CC) courses are

open only to students accepted and enrolled in

the Construction Technology/Preservation

Carpentry Certificate Program. (2 semester

hours) Spring

CC 119 – Historic Preservation

An introductory course taught to provide

students with an overview of 18th, 19th, and

early 20th century residential architecture and

the societal case for historic building

preservation. Through lectures,

demonstrations and site visits, students are

exposed to a range of construction,

preservation and restoration methods,

including stabilizing endangered buildings,

and preserving and recovering architectural

details. Students develop an understanding of

building components and systems and learn to

compare current technology with traditional

tools and practices. NOTE: With the

exception of CC 103, Construction Carpentry

(CC) courses are open only to students

accepted and enrolled in the Construction

Technology/Preservation Carpentry Certificate

Program. Prerequisites: CC 101 and CC 105.

(2 lecture hours/3 lab hours) (3 semester

hours) Spring

CC 124 – Construction Technology

Internship

This capstone course provides opportunities

for students to apply knowledge, aptitude and

skills that were learned in previous

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coursework in a more comprehensive and

authentic way. Under supervision of the

college and through community partnerships,

students will be involved in new site

construction and/or repairs, and the

rehabilitation of existing and historic

buildings. Site location and project will be

determined by current opportunities available

and, when possible, by student preference.

Grading for this 145-hour course is

Satisfactory (S) or Unsatisfactory (U). NOTE:

With the exception of CC 103, Construction

Carpentry (CC) courses are open only to students

accepted and enrolled in the Construction

Technology/Preservation Carpentry Certificate

Program. Prerequisite: Completion of all

coursework of CC certificate program. (3

semester hours) Summer

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

CJ 102 – Introduction to Criminal Justice

An overview of the United States criminal

justice system designed to present the

introductory student with a basic

understanding of both the theoretical and the

practical aspects of, as well as the

interrelationship between, law enforcement,

the courts, and corrections. Topics to be

covered include: criminal law; types of and

measurement of crime; the conflict between

crime control and due process; police history,

development, organization and training; state

and federal court systems; history and role of

corrections and a brief overview of the

changing juvenile justice system. (3 semester

hours) Fall/Spring

CJ 110 – Ethics for Criminal Justice

This course is designed to challenge students

to consider their professional ethical

responsibilities when faced with dilemmas in

the areas of policing, the courts, and

corrections. Students will be introduced to

ethical theory and required to apply ethical

decision-making in a variety of contexts to

address contemporary issues in the criminal

justice system. (3 semester hours) Fall

CJ 114 – Corrections: Institutional and

Community

This course will introduce the student to the

correctional systems used in the United States,

the ideological and historical roots of

corrections as well as sanctions used within

the community (probation, parole,

intermediate sanctions) and those within

institutions (jails, prisons, women’s facilities,

juvenile facilities, death penalty). Discussions

on the different incarceration categories such

as minimum, medium, maximum and “super

max” facilities, constitutional rights of

offenders and the role of the correctional

worker, is included. (3 semester hours) Spring

CJ 115 – American Policing

This course is designed to familiarize students

with the history, responsibilities, functions

and organization of policing in the United

States. The legal and procedural restraints

upon the practices of the police in a free

society are emphasized along with the causes

of police deviance. Traditional processes and

procedures are analyzed along with an

examination of contemporary issues affecting

the police. (3 semester hours) Spring

CJ 150 – Terrorism and Homeland

Security

This course examines the historical and

contemporary threat posed by terrorism to the

United States. The causation and organization

of terrorism will be examined along with the

impact of terrorism on intelligence, law

enforcement and homeland security agencies.

An examination of the challenge posed by the

desire to maintain safety and security in a free

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society while preserving civil liberties will

also be addressed. (3 semester hours) Fall

CJ 160 – Security Operations &

Administration

This course will focus on the role and function

of security operations and administration in

both private and public settings. Internal and

external threats to safety and security will be

examined and possible solutions explored. (3

semester hours) Special Rotation

CJ 204 – Criminal Investigation

An analysis of the nature and purpose of

criminal investigation. Discussion will

include various methods of investigation, the

interview and interrogation of witnesses and

suspects, collection and preservation of

evidence, use of informants, techniques of

surveillance, and documentation of

investigative activities. NOTE: This course is

a repeat of CJ 104. Prerequisite: CJ 102 or CJ

115. (3 semester hours) Spring

CJ 211 – Substantive Criminal Law

Studies the law of crimes, including the scope,

purpose, definitions, and classifications of

criminal acts. In addition to surveying the

history and philosophy of criminal law,

significant time will be devoted to the study

and analysis of offenses against the person,

offenses against property, aspects of criminal

liability, jurisdiction, and criminal defenses

such as justification, necessity, entrapment

and insanity. NOTE: Repeat of CJ 111.

Prerequisite: CJ 102. (3 semester hours) Fall

CJ 212 – Procedural Criminal Law

An examination of the Law of Criminal

Procedure and the constitutional limitations

placed on those charged with the

responsibility of crime control and the

administration of criminal justice in the

United States. Major topics include: the laws

of arrest, search and seizure, confessions,

statements and admissions, trial rights and

civil liabilities of those who deny others their

constitutional rights. Prerequisite: CJ 102. (3

semester hours) Spring

CJ 251 – Criminal Justice Professional

Development

This course is a culmination of the Criminal

Justice student’s academic experience and is

designed to assist students in the transition

from the community college to entry-level

career positions in the criminal justice system.

Students will engage in projects that require

them to think critically about themselves and

reflect on the knowledge gained during their

community college experience. Students will

explore potential career paths and develop

skills to enhance their employment prospects.

This course should be taken during a student’s

final semester of study. Prerequisites: CJ 102,

CJ 114, CJ 115. Corequisite: CJ 211 or CJ 212

(3 semester hours) Fall/Spring

CJ 294 – Criminal Justice Internship

An opportunity for students to participate in a

program of observational and professional

experience with a local criminal justice

agency. Students will prepare reports and

summaries of their activities. Students are also

required to meet with the instructor

throughout the semester. Permission of

instructor is required. Pre-requisites are

available upon request. A minimum of 90

hours at the field study site is required.

Grading is Satisfactory (S) or Unsatisfactory

(U). (2 semester hours) Fall/Spring

CJ 295 – Criminal Justice Internship

An opportunity for students to participate in a

program of observational and professional

experience with a local criminal justice

agency. Students will prepare reports and

summaries of their activities. Students are also

required to meet with the instructor

throughout the semester. Permission of

instructor is required. Pre-requisites are

available upon request. A minimum of 135

hours at the field study site is required.

Grading is Satisfactory (S) or

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Unsatisfactory(U). (3 semester hours)

Fall/Spring

CJ 298 – National Criminal Justice Study

An opportunity for students to learn about and

participate in a program of criminal justice on

a national and local level in the District of

Columbia metropolitan area, including

Virginia and Maryland. The inception,

history, and current method of operation of

selected federal and local agencies will be

examined. NOTE: Trip costs are borne by

each student and include a course fee of $300

to cover expenses related to the trip. Repeat of

CJ 297. Prerequisite: Students must have

successfully completed six credits of

coursework in Criminal Justice. SO 207

(Criminology) and SO 209 (Juvenile

Delinquency) will also satisfy the coursework

requirement. Permission of the instructor is

required. (1 semester hour) Special Rotation

COMMUNICATIONS

CO 102 – Interpersonal Communication

This is an introductory course that blends

research and theory to help students build

effective interpersonal communication skills.

The course explores such basic topics as self-

concept and self-disclosure, listening, verbal

and non-verbal messages, perception,

emotions, and conflict management. Other

communications topics include sex and

gender roles, cultural differences, power and

relationships, and communication ethics. (3

semester hours) Fall/Spring

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for Humanities.

CO 104 – Public Communication

Strategies and techniques for making

informative and persuasive public

presentations. Topics include audience

analysis, issue framing, patterns of

development, visual aids, and oral delivery.

Classroom instruction emphasizes

presentations based on simulated situations in

public forums, panel discussions, symposia,

briefings, and debates. (3 semester hours)

Spring

CO 106 – Introduction to Film

This course will familiarize students with the

different artistic elements of cinema,

including cinematography, editing, music and

sound, and screenwriting. These elements of

film will be discussed and viewed in a mix of

clips and full-length films. (3 semester hours)

Spring

CO 120 – Foundations of Contemporary

Communication

This course will explore the foundations of

human communication in social and personal

interactions and examine the ways in which

digital channels influence both the sending

and receiving of messages. Content will focus

on the definition and analysis of rhetoric and

presentation; media literacy; cultural

orientations; small-group interaction; and

interpersonal skills such as listening,

language, and non-verbal communication.

Assignments will utilize digital platforms, and

are designed to encourage students to become

more perceptive, aware, and confident

communicators in any computer mediated

setting. (3 semester hours) Fall

CO 122 – Social Media for Professional

Use

This online course will introduce students to

various forms of social media, and teach them

how to use these platforms appropriately and

strategically for commercial and professional

applications. Subject matter will focus on

writing and visual content, but will also

include usability, organization, credibility,

and other skills necessary to connect with a

prospective user. Students will be expected to

apply their knowledge through participation

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on different digital platforms and interactive

class projects. (3 semester hours) Fall

CO 205 – Intercultural Communication

This is an introductory course that studies the

nature of intercultural communication.

Topics such as cultural communication

contexts, cultural variables and values, and

subcultures will all be discussed. By the end

of the semester, students are expected to be

more perceptive, aware, and confident

communicators, both within their own culture

and others. Prerequisite: EN 101 (3 semester

hours) Fall/Spring

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for Diversity: Equity,

Inclusion, and Social Justice.

CO 207 – Media and Society

This course explores the many relationships

between media and contemporary society.

Topics include the effects of media on human

behavior, media ethics, media content,

specific media industries operations, the

convergence of media technologies, political

uses and abuses of media, advertising

practices, and media law. NOTE: Repeat of

CO 103. Prerequisite: EN 101. (3 semester

hours) Spring

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for Humanities.

CAREER PLANNING

CP 101 – Job Search Preparation

A comprehensive job search strategies course

including skills assessment, targeted resume

and cover letter development, networking,

interviewing techniques, effective use of

internet resources, and developing an

effective job search plan. (1 semester hour)

Spring

CP 112 – Career Experience Internship

Provides students with directed exposure to an

actual job situation. Students will be placed in

a work site for 90 hours of fieldwork that will

provide exposure to a career of interest to the

student. Grading is Satisfactory (S) or

Unsatisfactory (U). Prerequisite: Permission

of instructor required. Must be in good

academic standing with a minimum GPA of

2.5 and a minimum of 12 semester hours

completed. (2 semester hours) Fall/Spring

CP 113 – Career Experience Internship

Provides students with directed exposure to an

actual job situation. Students will be placed in

a work site for 45 hours of fieldwork that will

provide exposure to a career of interest to the

student. Grading is Satisfactory (S) or

Unsatisfactory (U). Prerequisite: Permission

of instructor required. Must be in good

academic standing with a minimum GPA of

2.5 and a minimum of 12 semester hours

completed. (1 semester hour) Fall/Spring

CP 114 – Career Experience Internship

Provides students with directed exposure to an

actual job situation. Students will be placed in

a work site for 135 hours of fieldwork that will

provide exposure to a career of interest to the

student. Grading is Satisfactory (S) or

Unsatisfactory (U). Prerequisite: Permission

of instructor required. Must be in good

academic standing with a minimum GPA of

2.5 and a minimum of 12 semester hours

completed. (3 semester hours) Fall/Spring

COMPUTER INFORMATION

CI 105 – Computer Applications

This course examines how to use Windows-

based Microsoft Office to solve problems,

write reports, and present data. Students learn

basic file management, terminology, and

skills related to word processing (Word),

spreadsheets (Excel), and presentation

software (PowerPoint). Programming a

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computer will not be studied. (3 semester

hours) Fall/Spring

CI 141 – Desktop Publishing

Students will use desktop publishing software

to import and manipulate text and graphics to

create brochures, flyers, pamphlets and other

documents. They will also learn the elements

of good design, creating and using templates,

libraries, and style sheets, and the use of color.

Prerequisite: CI 105 or equivalent

(competency in Microsoft Office) is required.

(3 semester hours) Spring

CI 150 – EXCEL

Students will utilize the principles of

computerized spreadsheet tools in solving

analytical problems within Windows-based

Microsoft Excel. Topics include: charts and

graphs, formulas, what-if analysis and

financial functions, table queries, pivot tables,

data validation and macros. VBA will also be

introduced. Students will create, format, and

manage multiple worksheets and workbooks

using features of the software. NOTE: Repeat

of CS 142, CS 143, CS 144, CS 145. (3

semester hours) E/O Fall

COMPUTER SCIENCE

CS 116 – Contemporary Computer

Concepts

This is an introductory course which studies

contemporary computer technology and how

it is used in society. Students will be provided

with a hands-on experience using current

technology for research, communications,

education, and business. Topics include

computer hardware, operating systems,

networking, contemporary uses of the

internet, and social issues. (3 semester hours)

Fall

CS 126 – Introduction to Cyber Security

This course will introduce students to the

fundamental principles of cyber security;

security problems; and the relationship of

cyber security to businesses, society, and

people. Topics include basic cyber security

concepts, networking concepts related to

cyber security, intrusion detection, risk

management, security policies, vulnerabilities

analysis, legal issues, psychological and

ethical issues of cyber security. Special topics

include cyber warfare, malware, and protocol-

based attacks. NOTE: Students should have

basic functional computer skills to take this

course. (3 semester hours) Fall

CS 127 – Practical Programming

Students learn the concepts, techniques, skills,

and tools needed for developing programs in

Python. Core topics include types, variables,

functions, iteration, conditionals, data

structures, classes, objects, modules, and I/O

operations. Students get an introductory

experience with several development

environments, including Jupyter Notebook, as

well as selected software development

practices, such as test-driven development,

debugging, and style. Course projects include

real-life applications on enterprise data and

document manipulations, web scraping, and

data analysis. (3 semester hours) Spring

CS 134 – Computer and Informatics

Science I

Provides an introduction to computers and

informatics science. Topics include computer

hardware, software, programming theories,

operating systems, network technology, and

the social impact of computers. (2 lecture

hours/3 lab hours) (4 semester hours)

Fall/Spring

CS 156 – Networking Essentials

This course is designed to provide students

with an understanding of computer networks.

Topics include: network hardware, software,

and architecture; communication protocols;

local-area and wide-area networks; installing,

troubleshooting and managing networks; and

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network security issues. (3 semester hours)

Fall

CS 203 – Database Concepts

A study of the uses and types of database

management systems. The main focus will be

a combination of practical database design

principles with hands-on experience in the

computer lab. It will cover hierarchical and

relational design, input and report formats,

database programming techniques, query

languages, and integration with other

applications. Prerequisite: CS 134. (3

semester hours) Fall

CS 216 – Linux Operating Environments

This course introduces the concepts and

features of the Linux operating system.

Students will install, administer, and test

Linux operating system software and

applications. Topics include file management,

application installation, scripting, system and

network configuration, kernel management,

OS security, and system and server

administration. Prerequisite: CS 134. (3

semester hours) Spring

CS 219 – Data Analytics Programming

This course will introduce students to data

analytics concepts and programming.

Students will use a shell scripting language to

sort, search, and clean data. The Python

programming language and libraries will be

used to process large datasets. Students will be

expected to engage in data analysis with

Python in the Linux operating system

environment. Prerequisite: CS 134. (3

semester hours) Spring

CS 235 – Network Security

This course takes an in-depth look at the

network security concepts, secure system

design techniques, and network encryption.

Students will be introduced to a practical,

hands-on approach to securing networks,

detecting unauthorized access and using

encryption to secure networks. Students will

learn how to track and identify the packets

involved in a simple TCP connection. They

will learn to use networking tools such as

WireShark, and network mapping tools, such

as NMap. Other topics will include

identifying types of attacks, methods used by

attackers, protecting e-mail systems, securing

internet systems and implementing security

policies. Pre-requisite: CS 156. (3 semester

hours) Spring

CS 241 – Computer Forensics

This course prepares students to analyze data

collected from electronic devices. Students

will be introduced to the proper techniques

and tools to secure, analyze, and properly

document digital and multimedia evidence.

This course will also be an introduction to

selected computer forensics hardware and

software used to investigation a digital crime

scene. Other topics include evidence chain of

custody, digital crime scene reports and

digital crime scene investigative procedures.

NOTE: Students should have basic functional

computer skills to take this course. (3 semester

hours) Spring

CS 256 – Computer Science II

An introduction to C++ and JAVA

programming languages and the

programming techniques associated with

them. Topics include input/output, data types,

program controls, Object-Oriented

Programming (OOP), pointers, recursive

programming, stacks, queues, lists and trees,

and their applications. Prerequisite: CS 134.

(2 lecture hours/3 lab hours) (4 semester

hours) Spring

DANCE

DA 101 – Dance I

An introduction to ballet, modern, jazz, and

improvisational dance through representative

warm-ups and dance combinations. Balance,

turning, jumping, falls, and recovery are

explored with a special focus on their

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relationship to athletics. Students will create

brief dance studies, attend a professional

dance performance, and work backstage on a

college dance production. The historic role of

dance in the human experience and use of

music and props will also be explored. NOTE:

Repeat of HU 116. (3 semester hours) Fall

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for The Arts.

DA 102 – Dance II

Focuses on jazz, modern dance, and

improvisation while continuing work on the

ballet components of warm-ups. Technical

skills begun in DA 101 will be developed,

with a special focus on the relationship to

athletic skill, increasingly complex movement

combinations will be perfected, and dance

composition will be explored. Students will

perform or assist backstage in the production

of a college dance concert. NOTE: Repeat of

HU 117. Prerequisite: DA 101 or permission

of instructor. (3 semester hours) Spring

ECONOMICS

EC 101 – Macroeconomics

An overview of the American economic

system, beginning with the theories of the

classical economists, progressing to the Laws

of Supply and Demand, use of economic

indicators to predict future performance

indicators, theories of the business cycle, the

Federal Reserve System and monetary policy,

government spending and taxation. Students

will analyze information including that which

is presented graphically. (3 semester hours)

Fall/Spring

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for Social Sciences.

EC 102 – Microeconomics

An analysis of industry structures: pure

competition, monopoly, monopolistic

competition (oligopoly), business costs and

the determination of optimal production

levels. An in-depth examination of important

economic issues such as financial insecurity,

the environment and energy policies and a

discussion of alternative approaches to

addressing these issues. Students will analyze

information including that which is presented

graphically, and use concepts such as

externalities and cost-benefit analysis. (3

semester hours) Spring

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for Social Sciences.

EC 104 – Consumer Economics

A practical course in developing educated-

consumer skills. Topics include: personal

budget plans, credit and consumer loans,

investments, insurance, and tax laws.

Consumer protection laws are also studied.

Although math is utilized, this is not a math-

focused course. (3 semester hours) Fall

EDUCATION

ED 101 – Foundations of Education

An introductory study of education as a major

social institution with special attention being

given to the philosophies, patterns, cultural

diversity, and issues which have characterized

the American system. Designed for those

planning careers as teachers and for those

interested in the study of education as a social

process. This course is for Teacher Education

majors transferring to specific approved

Teacher Education programs. NOTE: Repeat

of SL 108. (3 semester hours) Fall/Spring

ED 110 – Education of Diverse

Populations

This course is designed as an introduction to

the education of children in America. Specific

emphasis is given to the exploration of the

fields of early childhood and elementary

education. Topics to be examined include an

overview of current issues in American

schooling; the diverse constituencies that

compose the learning environments in the

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early childhood and elementary school

classroom; curriculum with a multicultural

and inclusive perspective; the increasing

collaboration between culturally diverse

families and the school of education of

children; and choosing a career in teaching.

Active participation in field activities is

required. (3 semester hours) Fall/Spring

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for Diversity: Equity,

Inclusion, and Social Justice.

ED 201 – Symbolic Representation,

Language and Literacy

Focused on exploration of how young

children learn language and literacy, the

course will investigate the interaction between

symbolic development, language, and literacy

acquisition in children birth through five years

of age. Development of strategies to

encourage language and literacy in very

young children is also covered. Prerequisite:

ED 101. (3 semester hours) E/O Spring

ENGLISH

EN 090 – English Fundamentals

EN 100 – English Skills

ES 096 – English as a Second Language-

Intermediate Level

ES 098 – English as a Second Language-

Advanced Level

See Transitional.

NOTE: Papers for the following EN courses

must be typed.

EN 101 – Composition

An introductory course emphasizing the

process and patterns of writing college-level

expository prose. Included are reading

assignments; extensive practice in writing

clear, well-developed, grammatically correct

essays; a research paper; and an oral

presentation. (3 semester hours) Fall/Spring

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for Communication –

Written and Oral.

EN 102 – Composition and Literature

This course continues the reading and writing

of EN 101. Readings range from short stories

and poetry to plays and/or novels. Writing

includes both formal and informal criticism or

analysis of the texts. Prerequisite: EN 101. (3

semester hours) Fall/Spring

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for Humanities.

EN 105 – Technical Writing

Technical Writing is an introductory writing

course designed to prepare students to

effectively communicate specialized

information in professional and workplace

settings. Students will learn skills and

strategies to produce technical information for

differing audiences and will create documents

such as formal and informal reports,

proposals, and cover letters and resumes.

Emphasis will be placed on audience

awareness, document layout and design, and

the ability to use clear, concise grammatically

correct language in their communication.

Prerequisite: EN 101. (3 semester hours)

Fall/Spring

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for Communication –

Written and Oral.

EN 211 – Creative Writing

Weekly writing assignments in fiction, poetry,

and drama emphasize the creative process and

specific techniques from initial idea through

final revision. Class sessions are devoted to

examining students’ written work. There will

also be in-class writing assignments. Students

are encouraged to work on creative efforts for

publication as well as share poems and stories

by writers they admire with classmates and

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the instructor. The dos and don’ts of

submitting for publication will also be

covered. Prerequisites: EN 101 and EN 102.

(3 semester hours) Fall/Spring

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for The Arts.

EN 212 – Expository Writing

This course is designed to develop the ability

to produce clear expository prose. Emphasis is

placed on the writing process including

audience analysis, topic selection, thesis

support and development, editing, and

revision. Students will study and practice

advanced techniques of effective expository

prose, including explanation, logic and

persuasion analysis, and evaluation. Upon

completion, students should be able to

produce unified, coherent, well-developed

essays. Prerequisite: EN 101. Corequisite: EN

102. (3 semester hours) Spring

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for Communication –

Written and Oral.

ENGLISH - LITERATURE

COURSES

EN 201 – American Literature: Colonial-

1899

This course examines the development of

American Literature, and familiarizes

students with representative authors and

intellectual currents from the Colonial period

up to Realism. Works will be placed in

historical context as well as studied for their

portrayal of universal human values and their

authors’ particular visions. Prerequisites: EN

101 and EN 102. (3 semester hours) Fall

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for Diversity: Equity,

Inclusion, and Social Justice.

EN 204 – American Literature: 1900 to

Present

This course familiarizes students with

representative authors and intellectual

currents from Naturalism up to today. Works

will be placed in historical context as well as

studied for their portrayal of universal human

values and their authors’ particular visions.

Prerequisites: EN 101 and EN 102. (3

semester hours) Spring

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for Diversity: Equity,

Inclusion, and Social Justice.

EN 205 – British Literature

Study of representative authors and

intellectual currents in British literature from

Anglo-Saxon times to the present.

Prerequisites: EN 101 and EN 102. (3

semester hours) Spring

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for Humanities.

EN 215 – African-American Literature

Review of literary works by African-

American writers focuses on contributions of

authors like Richard Wright, Toni Morrison,

and August Wilson. Students will examine

poetry, plays, novels, and short stories. Small

and large group discussion, combined with

formal and informal writing, will propel

students’ participation in literary analysis.

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Prerequisites: EN 101 and EN 102. (3

semester hours) Special Rotation

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for Diversity: Equity,

Inclusion, and Social Justice.

EN 216 – Women in Literature

Women in Literature explores conscious and

unconscious stereotypes of women in novels,

short stories, poetry, drama and prose.

Students will learn how gender roles develop

and change women’s views of themselves.

Students will also learn historical, cultural and

religious information to help increase

understanding of the works. Emphasis will be

placed on critical analyses of selected works

from traditional and feminist points of view.

Prerequisites: EN 101 and EN 102. (3

semester hours) E/O Summer (beginning

Summer 2023)

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for Diversity: Equity,

Inclusion, and Social Justice.

EN 232 – Short Stories

Representative short stories of the nineteenth

and twentieth centuries are read and

discussed. Includes American, British, and

Continental authors. Prerequisites: EN 101

and EN 102. (3 semester hours) Spring

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for Diversity: Equity,

Inclusion, and Social Justice.

EN 235 – Latin American Literature

This course introduces students to the varied

literatures of Latin America. Students will

study forms of literature such as short stories,

poetry, drama, and novels by a wide array of

Latin American authors. Emphasis will be

placed on the cultural and political

environments in which the texts were written.

Prerequisites: EN 101 and EN 102. (3

semester hours) Fall

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for Diversity: Equity,

Inclusion, and Social Justice.

EN 236 – Poetry

Familiarizes students with the nature,

techniques, and structure of poetry. To

increase appreciation of the poem, historical,

intellectual, and literary backgrounds are

considered. Representative British and

American poets are studied. Prerequisites: EN

101 and EN 102. (3 semester hours) Special

Rotation

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for Humanities.

EN 237 – Modern Fiction

A study of recent works of fiction. Special

attention is directed to how experimentation in

fictional forms relates to the social realities

and philosophical attitudes of the

contemporary world. Prerequisites: EN 101

and EN 102. (3 semester hours) Special

Rotation

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for Humanities.

FOREIGN LANGUAGES

See French, Italian, and Spanish

FRENCH

FR 101 – French I

For students with little or no background in

French. While the four basic comprehension

skills (reading, writing, speaking, and

listening) are all emphasized, class time is

used primarily to practice listening to and

speaking French. Proficiency is achieved in

the present and future tenses and in the use of

articles and everyday vocabulary. An

awareness of contemporary Francophone

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cultures is also emphasized. (3 semester

hours) Offered by Special Rotation

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for World

Languages.

FR 102 – French II

A continuation of FR 101. Emphasizes all four

basic comprehension skills, the passe

compose and imperfect, the use of direct and

indirect pronouns, frequently used

vocabulary, and contemporary Francophone

civilization. Class time is spent primarily

practicing, listening to, and speaking French.

Prerequisite: FR 101. (3 semester hours)

Special Rotation

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for World

Languages.

FR 201 – French III

A continuation of FR 102. Emphasizes the

four basic comprehension skills and focuses

on the following areas: reflexives, the present

subjunctive, and Francophone culture. Class

is conducted entirely in French for extensive

practice in listening and speaking skills.

Prerequisite: FR 102. (3 semester hours)

Special Rotation

FR 202 – French IV

A continuation of FR 201. Emphasizes the

four basic comprehension skills, the use of the

subjunctive and cultural readings and

discussions. Class is conducted entirely in

French for extensive practice in listening and

speaking skills. Prerequisite: FR 201. (3

semester hours) Special Rotation

GEOLOGY

GE 101 – Physical Geology

A study of the composition of Earth’s crustal

materials, processes of change, geologic time,

plate tectonics, and sociologic and economic

impact. Laboratory will include field trips,

rock and mineral identification, and use of

topographic and geologic maps. NOTE: Prior

knowledge of high school earth science and/or

chemistry recommended. (3 lecture hours/ 3

lab hours) (4 semester hours) Special Rotation

HEALTH

HE 103 – Critical Issues in Health

An introductory course dealing with the

current critical issues involved in promoting

and maintaining a wellness lifestyle.

Emphasis is placed on viewing health in a

multidimensional manner and assuming

responsibility for maintaining one’s health.

Major issues to be addressed include stress,

cardiovascular diseases, cancer, drugs,

nutrition, environmental health, and physical

conditioning. (3 semester hours) Spring

HE 104 – Nutrition and Wellness

This course introduces students to the basics

of nutrition and nutritional trends and the role

of supplementation and lifestyle in

maintaining and promoting health as well as

disease prevention. It explores the role of

oxidative stress and antioxidants on health and

disease, and introduces students to lifestyle

changes to retard the aging process, enhance

quality of life, and manage weight. (3

semester hours) Fall

HE 201 – First Aid and Safety

Develops functional first aid capabilities to

provide the initial emergency care necessary

to sustain life support to victims of accidents

or sudden illness. Students will be eligible to

become certified in CPR and First Aid by

satisfying the requirements established by the

American Heart Association or National

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Safety Council. (3 semester hours)

Fall/Spring

HISTORY

HI 101 – Western Civilizations 13,000

BCE to 1517 CE

This course is a survey of the political,

economic, social, cultural, and intellectual

origins of Western Civilizations from the

Neolithic Revolution to the Protestant

Reformation. Emphasis is placed on the

importance of agriculture, the rise and fall of

civilizations such as Greece and Rome, the

growth of Christianity, cultural aspects of the

Middle Ages and the Renaissance, and the

legacies of the Protestant Reformation.

Students will also explore the influences of

transformational figures from the era that have

shaped subsequent history. (3 semester hours)

Fall/Spring

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for World History

and Global Awareness.

HI 102 – Western Civilizations 1517 to

Present

This course is a survey of Europe and the

modern world, from the Protestant

Reformation to the present. Emphasis is

placed on the historical evolution of the major

events and transformations that occurred

during the age of absolutism and exploration,

the Enlightenment, French Revolution, World

Wars and the Cold War. Students will focus

on the questions and ideas that have arisen

from these transformational periods, and have

shaped the politics, social organization,

culture, technology and economies of the

West. Students will also explore the

influences of important figures who have had

a lasting impact on history. (3 semester hours)

Fall/Spring

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for World History

and Global Awareness.

HI 103 – United States History 1492-1865

A survey course that begins with an overview

of United States history from colonial times

into the 21st century. The primary emphasis

will focus on the development of a

constitutional system as well as the social and

economic events that helped shape early

America. Topics include the Colonial period,

American Revolution, the ratification of the

Constitution, Jacksonian democracy, the

forces that led to the development of the Civil

War, and the lingering impact of the war on

contemporary America. (3 semester hours)

Fall

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for US History and

Civic Engagement.

HI 104 – United States History 1865-

Present

A survey course that begins with an overview

of United States history from colonial times

into the 21st century. The primary emphasis

will focus on the major forces that shaped the

social, political and economic developments

of post-Civil War America. Topics will

include Reconstruction, westward expansion,

the Industrial Revolution, immigration, the

Great Depression, the world wars, and the

emergence of the United States as a world

power. (3 semester hours) Spring

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for US History and

Civic Engagement.

HI 108 – History of the Hudson Valley

This course will focus on the history of both

Columbia and Greene Counties. There are two

main areas of study. 1. People, places and

events that are representative of the grand

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themes of American History will be

investigated. 2. Identification of remnants and

artifacts and the historical sketches they

represent will also be covered. (3 semester

hours) Special Rotation

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for US History and

Civic Engagement.

HI 109 – Historical and Social Impact of

the Automobile

Students will develop a deeper understanding

of the positive and negative impact the

automobile has had on American society

through the study of the following areas: the

birth of the automobile, acceptance by the

populace, infrastructure changes, early

inventors, assembly line production,

competition and environmental concerns. (3

semester hours) Special Rotation

HI 114 – World History I

World history seeks a global perspective on

the past, one that acknowledges and integrates

the historical experiences of all of the world’s

people. Only by examining humanity’s shared

past is it possible to view today’s world in

meaningful historical context. In this class, we

will explore seven eras of global history

through the lens of traditions: political, social,

economic and cultural traditions that have

guided the dynamics of societies. In addition,

encounters will be explored: mass migrations,

infectious diseases, imperial expansion, long

distance trade and other human interactions.

Topics will include: formation of societies,

the development of writing and

communication, the rise of religions of

salvation, and the creation of empires. (3

semester hours) Special Rotation

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for World History

and Global Awareness.

HI 115 – World History II

World history seeks a global perspective on

the past, one that acknowledges and integrates

the historical experiences of all of the world’s

people. Only by examining humanity’s shared

past is it possible to view today’s world in

meaningful historical context. In this class, we

will explore seven eras of global history

through the lens of traditions: political, social,

economic and cultural traditions that have

guided the dynamics of societies. In addition,

we will explore encounters: mass migrations,

infectious diseases, imperial expansion, long

distance trade and other human interactions

that have impacted the development of the

world. Topics will include: exploration and

conquest, Columbian exchange, Reformation,

absolutism, colonialism, the spread of Islam,

revolution, industrialization, world war and

globalization. (3 semester hours) Special

Rotation

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for World History

and Global Awareness.

HI 120 – History of the Modern Middle

East

An introduction to the emergence of the

modern Middle East in the period, roughly

from the late 18th century to the present. It

deals with reformist attempts to meet the

European challenge, Orientalism, the age of

colonialism and imperialism, the rise of Arab

nationalism, the quest for modernity, the

impact of Israeli and Palestinian nationalism,

the petroleum factor, the Islamic Revolution

in Iran, Saddam Hussein’s Iraq, the Gulf War,

and the war on terror. Consideration will also

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be given to the Islamic religion. (3 semester

hours) Fall

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for World History

and Global Awareness.

HI 122 – African American History

Students will discover history organized

through five principles: oppression and

power, agency and perseverance, Africa and

the African diaspora, Black culture, resiliency

and contribution to trajectory and narrative of

the American experience. This course

includes an exploration of the history of

African American origins in Africa, slavery

and emancipation, resistance and revolution in

the Atlantic world, migration, religious,

artistic, and cultural expression, participation

in wars, Civil Rights and Black power

movements to present social justice issues.

Students will analyze primary sources and

participate in learning activities designed to

frame questions about social justice, culture,

and identity particular to the American

experience. (3 semester hours) Fall

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for Diversity: Equity,

Inclusion, and Social Justice AND for US

History and Civic Engagement.

HI 125 – U.S. Environmental History

This course will focus on the human impact

on the environment since colonial times, the

progress of the environmental ethic in

American culture, from its roots in the Hudson

River School and Thoreau to Rachel Carson

and Aldo Leopold, and the development of

legal environmental protections. (3 semester

hours) Special Rotation

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for US History and

Civic Engagement.

HI 127 – History of Latin America

This course is an examination of race,

ethnicity, and gender and how that has shaped

Latin American politics and societies from

colonial times to the present. Themes include:

interactions of Iberian, American, African and

Asian peoples; official and unofficial

management of multiethnic and multicultural

societies; scientific racism; and the relation

between theories of race and development of

ideas about class, gender, and nation. (3

semester hours) Special Rotation

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for Diversity: Equity,

Inclusion, and Social Justice AND for World

History and Global Awareness.

HI 209 – Europe in the Twentieth Century

An analysis of European development in the

twentieth century. Emphasis is placed on

intellectual, political, economic, and social

factors. Special attention is given to the World

Wars I and II, the Cold War, fascism,

communism, the rise of the dictators, and

possibilities for this century. Prerequisite: 3

semester hours in social science. (3 semester

hours) Special Rotation

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for World History

and Global Awareness.

HI 219 – Women in U.S. History

Introduces the history of women within the

western tradition with a focus on the

experience of women in the United States.

Places the female experience at the center of

our historical analysis, examining the various

intersections of women’s relations with

others: their families, society, and the state.

American history is viewed from the

perspective of the women who have

contributed to its growth and development and

who have made significant contributions to

the development of society. Prerequisite: 3

semester hours in social science. (3 semester

hours) Special Rotation

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for Diversity: Equity,

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Inclusion, and Social Justice AND for US

History and Civic Engagement.

HI 220 – History of the Arab-Israeli

Conflict

Explores the origins and development of the

Arab-Israeli conflict, as well as its

implications presently. Examines the

complexities and dynamism of this conflict

through a critical examination of its origins,

the actors involved, and the key historical and

political factors that have shaped it.

Prerequisite: 3 semester hours of history, and

EN 101 recommended. (3 semester hours)

Special Rotation

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for World History

and Global Awareness.

HI 221 – American Civil War

This course is an in-depth study of the events

leading up to the American Civil War and the

military and political history of the war. It will

also include a short look at the consequences

of the war. Students will examine military and

political objectives and strategies, evaluate

different versions of the same events, and

explore alternative resolutions to historical

issues. This course will require reading of

primary and secondary texts, critical thinking,

round table-type classroom discussion, and

persuasive writing. NOTE: Repeat of HI 123

and HI 221H. (3 semester hours) E/O Spring

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for US History and

Civic Engagement.

HI 222 – Revisiting American Civil Rights

This course will examine the Civil Rights

Movement in America. The movement

changed those who participated in it, made

America a more democratic society, gave rise

to a host of other movements that transformed

the face of American culture, and influenced a

new generation of American leadership. As a

critical examination, the period from 1955-

1965 receives special attention, but the roots

of the freedom struggle in an earlier era and

the effect of the movement on recent

American history also warrants investigation.

This course will use primary source

documents, film, interpretive literature, and

music in order to fully study the most

powerful mass protest movement in modern

U.S. history. The course will be presented in a

seminar style. (3 semester hours) Special

Rotation

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for Diversity: Equity,

Inclusion, and Social Justice AND for US

History and Civic Engagement.

HI 265 – History of Modern China

An exploration of the main political and

cultural themes in the history of modern China

from the late Ming Dynasty to the present day.

Topics will include exploring the notion of

modernity; the fall of the Ming and Qing

Dynasties; the Western imperialist challenge;

nationalism; the development of communism;

the Second World War and Civil War; the

Great Leap Forward and the Cultural

Revolution; and, after Mao’s death, the

economic liberalization of the economy.

Concludes with an examination of China in

the years after Tiananmen Square.

Prerequisite: 3 semester hours of history. (3

semester hours) Special Rotation

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for World History

and Global Awareness.

HI 266 – History of Japan

Undertakes a chronological survey of

political, economic, social, cultural, religious

and intellectual life in Japan from the third

century to the present day. Emphasis is placed

on both the origin and development of

traditional Japanese civilization before the

arrival of the modernizing West and the

subsequent Japanese quest for international

acceptance thereafter. Provides a background

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against which contemporary Japan might be

better understood and appreciated. Stresses

the origin and development of various systems

and institutions (social, political, economic

and religious) within both the traditional and

modern Japanese cultural milieu. Explores the

modernization process; the Westernization

process; and the fate of traditional institutions,

systems, and customs. Considers Japan’s

quest for acceptance as a major power in the

modern world order. Prerequisite: 3 semester

hours of history. (3 semester hours) Special

Rotation

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for World History

and Global Awareness.

HUMAN SERVICES

HS 103 – Introduction to Human Services

A survey of the history, philosophy, and

development of human services in the United

States. Topics include theoretical approaches

to meeting human needs, target populations,

careers in human services, and the service

delivery system, with particular emphasis on

Columbia and Greene Counties. This course

serves as an introduction to the Human

Services curriculum and prepares students for

continuation in the program. (3 semester

hours) Fall

HS 105 – Interventions in Human Services

A combination of classroom and field study to

introduce students to the various roles in

human services, to learn fundamentals of the

helping process, and be acquainted with the

nature of care giving in human-service

practice. Students are required to participate

in a 30-hour supervised community service

experience. Prerequisite: HS 103. (3 semester

hours) Spring

HS 110 – Interviewing Techniques

Students will develop skills through intensive

role playing and real-life interviews in and out

of class. Skills covered include listening,

focusing, attending behavior, maintaining

communication, structuring, confronting, and

observation. Students will also learn interview

structure and process. The micro-skills

hierarchy concept will guide students through

successive steps of intentional interviewing.

Prerequisite: HS 103. (3 semester hours)

Spring

HS 212 – Community Organizing

Examines the field of human services,

utilizing a community counseling perspective.

Emphasis is placed on prevention of human

services problems and client advocacy. Focus

is on community organizing strategies to

produce systems changes and community

change. NOTE: Repeat of HS 211.

Prerequisites: HS 103, HS 105, and HS 110.

(3 semester hours) Fall

HS 230 – Human Services Internship I

Students participate in fieldwork experience

in a local human service agency for a total of

135 hours during the semester. Requirements

include keeping a weekly journal of activities,

plus evaluation of the fieldwork itself and the

fieldwork experience. Grading is Satisfactory

(S) or Unsatisfactory (U). Prerequisites: HS

105 and HS 110. Corequisite: HS 212. (4

semester hours) Fall

HUMANITIES

HU 113 – World Mythology

An in-depth study of various myths and

legends from classical Greece and Rome and

selected other-world cultures. Mythical

patterns, character types, and themes are

studied as well as the relationship of myth to

art and literature. (3 semester hours) Special

Rotation

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INDEPENDENT STUDY

ID 299 – Independent Study

Independent Study is a form of learning

whereby a supervising Columbia-Greene

Community College faculty member and a

student cooperatively design a written

contract equivalent to college-level study in a

specific discipline. (Independent Study

cannot, however, be a substitute for regularly

scheduled course offerings.) To qualify, the

student must have completed at least 12

semester hours with a minimum grade of 3.0

from an accredited college. Independent

Study Contract forms and regulations are

available in the Office of the Dean of

Academic Affairs. The student must present

the completed and signed contract when

registering. Deadlines for registration and

completion of projects will follow the regular

college calendar as published in the current

catalog. Fall/Spring

ITALIAN

IT 101 – Italian I

This course is for students with little or no

background in Italian. Emphasizes the four

comprehension skills (reading, writing,

speaking, and listening), although class time

is used primarily to practice listening to and

speaking Italian. Proficiency is achieved in

the present tenses, the use of articles, and

everyday vocabulary. An awareness of

contemporary Italian culture is also

emphasized. (3 semester hours) Offered by

Special Rotation

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for World

Languages.

IT 102 – Italian II

A continuation of IT 101. Emphasizes the four

basic comprehension skills, the past tenses,

direct and indirect pronouns, reflexives,

frequently used vocabulary, and Italian

culture. Class time is spent primarily

practicing, listening to, and speaking Italian.

Prerequisite: IT 101. (3 semester hours)

Special Rotation

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for World

Languages.

IT 201 – Italian III

A continuation of IT 102. Emphasizes the four

basic comprehension skills and focuses on the

differences between the imperfect and passato

prossimo, the future and conditional tenses,

and Italian culture. Class is conducted entirely

in Italian for extensive practice in listening

and speaking skills. Prerequisite: IT 102. (3

semester hours) Special Rotation

IT 202 – Italian IV

A continuation of IT 201. Emphasizes the four

basic comprehension skills, the use of the

subjunctive, and cultural readings and

discussions. Class is conducted entirely in

Italian for extensive practice in listening and

speaking skills. Prerequisite: IT 201. (3

semester hours) Special Rotation

LAW ENFORCEMENT

LE 101 – Police Physical Fitness &

Wellness I

Students will participate in a comprehensive

program of physical fitness and wellness to

enable them to meet the minimum

requirements for physical fitness in

accordance with the New York State Division

of Criminal Justice Services by the end of

training program. This course includes both a

pre-test and post-test to assess student

progress towards the graduation requirement

of meeting the fiftieth percentile Cooper

Standard. Also included is information related

to wellness and stress awareness. The New

York State Division of Criminal Justice

Services mandates the content of this course

for Phase 1 of the Basic Course for Police

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Officers. Open only to students accepted and

enrolled in the Police Basic Training Program.

Co-Requisites: LE 110, LE 120, LE 130. (1

semester hour) Fall

LE 102 – Police Physical Fitness &

Wellness II

This is a continuation of Police Physical

Fitness & Wellness I. Students participate in a

comprehensive program of physical fitness

and wellness to enable them to meet the

minimum requirements for physical fitness in

accordance with the New York State Division

of Criminal Justice Services by the end of

training program. The fiftieth percentile

Cooper Standard must be met before the end

of the training program. Also included is

information related to wellness and stress

awareness. The New York State Division of

Criminal Justice Services mandates the

content of this course for Phase 1 of the Basic

Course for Police Officers. Open only to

students accepted and enrolled in the Police

Basic Training Program. Prerequisite: LE

101. Co-Requisites: LE 122, LE 124, LE 140,

LE 150. (1 semester hour) Spring

LE 110 – Law for Police Officers

This course examines the laws that a police

officer will be expected to utilize in the

performance of their duties. Constitutional,

penal, procedural, vehicle & traffic, and

juvenile laws are covered along with the laws

governing the use of physical & deadly force,

civil liability, and other statutes police officers

are expected to be knowledgeable of. The

laws and their applications to the police

officers’ work environment are explained.

The New York State Division of Criminal

Justice Services mandates the topics covered

by this course for Phase 1 of the Basic Course

for Police Officers. Open only to students

accepted and enrolled in the Police Basic

Training Program. Co-Requisites: LE 101, LE

120, LE 130. (5 semester hours) Fall

LE 120 – Police Process & Procedure I

This course is designed to introduce students

to the processes and procedures that police

officers are required to be knowledgeable of

and perform in carrying out their

responsibilities in the community. As part of

the course, students will apply these skills in

scenario-based learning exercises. Topics

include report writing, electronic

communications, observation & patrol, arrest

processing, professional communications,

crisis intervention, traffic direction & control,

off-duty encounters, standardized response

for unusual events, and basic crash

management and reporting. The New York

State Division of Criminal Justice Services

mandates the topics covered by this course for

Phase I of the Basic Course for Police

Officers. Open only to students accepted and

enrolled in the Police Basic Training Program.

Co-Requisites: LE 101, LE 110, and LE 130.

(5 semester hours) Fall

LE 122 – Police Process & Procedure II

This course is designed to introduce students

to the processes and procedures that police

officers are required to be knowledgeable of

and perform in carrying out their

responsibilities in the community. As part of

the course, students will apply these skills in

performance- and scenario-based learning

exercises. Topics include emergency vehicle

operation & control, defensive tactics and

principles of control, aerosol subject restraint,

and the nature and control of civil disorder.

The New York State Division of Criminal

Justice Services mandates the topics covered

by this course for Phase I of the Basic Course

for Police Officers. Open only to students

accepted and enrolled in the Police Basic

Training Program. Prerequisite: LE 120. Co-

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Requisites: LE 102, LE 124, LE 140, LE 150.

(4 semester hours) Spring

LE 124 – Police Process & Procedure III

This course is designed to introduce students

to the processes and procedures that police

officers are required to be knowledgeable of

and perform in carrying out their

responsibilities in the community. As part of

the course, students will apply these skills in

scenario-based learning exercises. Topics

include vehicle stops and traffic enforcement,

recognizing the cannabis impaired motorist,

impaired driver detection and standardized

field sobriety testing, active shooter and

reality-based training. The New York State

Division of Criminal Justice Services

mandates the topics covered by this course for

Phase I of the Basic Course for Police

Officers. Open only to students accepted and

enrolled in the Police Basic Training Program.

Prerequisite: LE 120. Co-Requisites: LE 102,

LE 122, LE 140, LE 150. (4 semester hours)

Spring

LE 130 – Emergency Medical Services for

Police

This course will provide students the

information relevant to provide immediate

and temporary care of persons with medical

emergencies encountered by police officers.

Demonstrated proficiency in these skills is

required. The standards of the course meet the

standards of the U.S. Department of

Transportation. The New York State Division

of Criminal Justice Services mandates the

content of this course for Phase I of the Basic

Course for Police Officers. Open only to

students accepted and enrolled in the Police

Basic Training Program. Co-Requisites: LE

101, LE 110, LE 120. (3 semester hours) Fall

LE 140 – Investigative Techniques for

Police Officers

This course examines the processes and

techniques to conduct investigations. Students

will develop the skills required to conduct

preliminary investigations, obtain information

and identify, collect & document evidence.

Students will be familiarized with the

processes to investigate specific types of

crimes and incidents. The New York State

Division of Criminal Justice Services

mandates the topics covered by this course for

Phase I of the Basic Course for Police

Officers. Open only to students accepted and

enrolled in the Police Basic Training Program.

Co-Requisites: LE 102, LE 122, LE 150. (4

semester hours) Spring

LE 150 – Police Community Interactions

This course examines the community needs

and concerns that can affect the police-

community relationship and the skills police

officers need to address them. Emphasis is

placed on developing skills to utilize

discretion and decision-making skills fairly

and acting in a procedurally just and ethical

manner. The New York State Division of

Criminal Justice Services mandates the topics

covered by this course for Phase I of the Basic

Course for Police Officers. Open only to

students accepted and enrolled in the Police

Basic Training Program. Co-Requisites: LE

102, LE 122, LE 124, LE 140. (3 semester

hours) Spring

MATHEMATICS

MA 090 – Mathematics Fundamentals

See Transitional.

MA 098 – Pre-Statistics

See Transitional.

MA 100 – Pre-Algebra

See Transitional.

MA 102 – Statistics

This is a first course in statistics and data

analysis. Topics in descriptive statistics,

probability and probability distributions and

inferential statistics will be covered. NOTE:

The TI-83/84 Plus calculator is required.

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Pre/co-requisite: Pre-Statistics (MA 098), if

required based on multiple measures. (3

semester hours) Fall/Spring

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for Mathematics

(and Quantitative Reasoning).

MA 103 – Business Mathematics

Studies the application of basic principles of

business mathematics to provide skill in

calculating and solving practical business and

financial mathematical problems.

Mathematics relating to retailing,

manufacturing, banking, and consumers will

be covered. Some algebra skills will be taught

and used within the context of business

mathematics problems. Prerequisite:

Mathematics Fundamentals (MA 090). (3

semester hours) Fall/Spring

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for Mathematics

(and Quantitative Reasoning).

MA 105 – Math for Elementary

Teachers I

This course is designed for students

transferring into elementary education

programs. This course provides prospective

elementary school teachers with a clear and

broad understanding of the major

mathematical concepts and skills commonly

taught in elementary math classes. The

emphasis will be on problem solving as it

relates to the number system. Probability and

statistics are also introduced. NOTE: Does not

satisfy any mathematics requirement.

Prerequisite: Pre-Algebra (MA 100). (3

semester hours) Fall

MA 110 – College Algebra

This is a reform math course. Students will

work in collaborative groups on activities in

which the mathematics arises from context.

Real life data is interpreted numerically,

symbolically and graphically. Topics include:

linear, quadratic, rational and exponential

functions. NOTE: The TI-83/84 Plus

calculator is required. Pre/co-requisite:

Elementary Algebra (MA 100), if required

based on multiple measures. (4 semester

hours) Fall/Spring

This course cannot be taken as a pre-requisite

for Precalculus.

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for Mathematics

(and Quantitative Reasoning).

MA 111 – Precalculus

This is a study of functions that model real

world behavior. Linear, exponential,

logarithmic, trigonometric, polynomial and

rational functions are studied. This course

serves as a foundation for students going on to

Calculus. NOTE: The TI-83/84 Plus

calculator is required. Pre-requisite: MA 117

with a course grade of C or better. (4 semester

hours) Fall/Spring

MA110 may not be taken as a prerequisite for

this course.

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for Mathematics

(and Quantitative Reasoning).

MA 113 – Statistics for the Behavioral

Sciences

The purpose of this course is to introduce

students to the statistical procedures used in

social science research. Using a combination

of hands-on activities, lecture, and discussion,

students will learn how to select appropriate

statistical tests and how to conduct data

analyses. Upon completion of the course,

students will have developed an

understanding of statistical terminology,

descriptive and inferential statistics, and the

ethics of reporting. Prerequisite: Pre-Statistics

(MA 098) or Pre-Algebra (MA 100). (3

semester hours) Fall/Spring

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for Mathematics

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(and Quantitative Reasoning) AND for Social

Sciences.

MA 114 – Math for Elementary Teachers

Second course of a two-semester sequence

covering problem solving, logic, analysis of

geometric shapes and solids, measurement,

congruence, similarity, constructions,

coordinate geometry, transformations,

calculator and measurement, and conversions

in English and metric systems. Prerequisite:

MA 105. (3 semester hours) E/O Spring

MA 117 – Algebra and Trigonometry

This is a study of linear, exponential,

logarithmic, radical, quadratic, polynomial,

rational, and trigonometric functions and

equations with an emphasis on real world

applications. This course serves as a

foundation for students going on to

Precalculus. NOTE: The TI-83/84 Plus

graphing calculator is required. Pre-requisite:

MA 100. (4 semester hours) Fall/Spring

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for Mathematics

(and Quantitative Reasoning).

MA 122 – Calculus I

This is the first course in the study of the

concepts and procedures of Calculus. Topics

include: Limits, The Derivative, Applications

of the Derivative, and the Definite Integral.

NOTE: The TI-83/84 Plus calculator is

required. Prerequisite: MA 111 with a course

grade of C or better within 5 years. (4 semester

hours) Fall/Spring

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for Mathematics

(and Quantitative Reasoning).

MA 123 – Calculus II

A continuation of MA 122. Topics include the

integral, applications of the definite integral,

differential equations, Taylor expansions.

NOTE: The TI-83/84 Plus calculator is

required. Prerequisite: MA 122 with a course

grade of C or better. (4 semester hours) Spring

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for Mathematics

(and Quantitative Reasoning).

MARKETING

MK 101 – Principles of Marketing

A survey of marketing theory and practice.

Covers marketing planning and management,

marketing strategy, sales forecasting,

consumer buying behavior, product

development, pricing, placement, and

promotion methods. (3 semester hours)

Fall/Spring

MK 160 – Introduction to Digital

Marketing

This course examines the basic principles and

concepts of digital marketing. Topics include:

social media marketing, search engine

optimization, content creation and designing

effective advertising campaigns, email

marketing, and analysis of online marketing

programs. NOTE: Students who successfully

complete all required elements of MK 160 and

MK 161 will earn a professional certificate in

Google Digital Marketing and E-Commerce.

NOTE: Repeat of CI 160. (3 semester hours)

Fall

MK 161 – Introduction to E-Commerce

Students will explore terminology, trends, and

techniques related to conducting digital

commerce. Current platforms for operating a

digital storefront will be identified and

utilized throughout the course. Audience

identification and analysis of success metrics

will also be covered. NOTE: Students who

successfully complete all required elements of

MK 160 and MK 161 will earn a professional

certificate in Google Digital Marketing and E-

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Commerce. NOTE: Repeat of BU 130. (3

semester hours) Spring

MUSIC

MU 101 – Introduction to Music

Teaches students how to listen to music and

understand it by identifying the basic

materials of music and relating them to other

areas; e.g., poetry, painting, sculpture, and

architecture. By way of reading, lectures, and

listening to music, the course proceeds from

basic concepts in music to an understanding of

form, movement, and style. (3 semester

hours) Fall

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for The Arts.

MU 103 – History of Jazz

A brief history of jazz from its beginning to

the present through lectures, listening, and

reading. The various styles will be presented

as well as the lives and history of selected

performers. (3 semester hours) Special

Rotation

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for The Arts.

MU 104 – History of Rock Music

This course surveys the history of the genre,

starting with music's roots in Africa to its

emergence as one of America's global cultural

legacies. Key trends, subgenres and artists

will be examined, as will rock music's place,

influence, and reflection of American and

British society. A music background is not

required. (3 semester hours) Spring

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for The Arts.

NURSING

NU 101 – Nursing I

In this course, the student examines the

concepts which form the health-illness

framework of the nursing program.

Professional standards are introduced. The

nursing process is utilized as the basis for all

nursing practice throughout the life cycle.

Emphasis is placed upon acquiring a body of

knowledge that will permit individualization

of nursing care, based on evidence-based

practice and scientific rationales from the

biological and behavioral sciences, and the

liberal arts. The major focus will be care of

clients with alterations in mobility, skin

integrity, and alterations in cellular

functioning. Laboratory practice provides the

opportunity to develop beginning skills in

both technical and interpersonal aspects of

nursing. This course includes fundamental

concepts upon which subsequent courses will

build. Corequisites: BI 130, EN 101, and

matriculation in the Nursing Program. (4

lecture hours/9 lab hours) (7 semester hours)

Fall

NU 102 – Nursing II

A continuation of NU 101 with emphasis on

the care of the client with common health

needs related to oxygenation, fluid and

electrolyte balance, and elimination.

Laboratory experiences provide the student

with the opportunity to utilize the nursing

process in the care of the healthy and the ill

client throughout the life span. Students are

expected to independently review classroom

theory from NU 101 throughout this course.

Prerequisites: NU 101, BI 130, EN 101.

Corequisites: BI 131, BI 210 and PY 101. (4

lecture hours/9 lab hours) (7 semester hours)

Spring

NU 201 – Nursing III

NU 201 will prepare the second-year student

to apply the nursing process when caring for

clients with physiological, psychosocial, and

expanding family needs. Laboratory

experiences will provide the student

opportunity to increase their proficiency in

meeting client needs. There is no new

medical-surgical theory presented in this

course. However, clinical conference time is

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utilized to reinforce medical-surgical and

pharmacology content presented in Nursing

101 and 102. This is done through case

studies, clinical vignettes, and discussion of

situations encountered in the clinical setting.

Students are expected to independently

review theory from NU 101 and NU 102

throughout this course. Prerequisites: NU

101, NU 102, BI 130, BI 131, BI 210, EN 101,

MA 102, and PY 101. Corequisites: PY 201

and SO 101. (5 lecture hours/15 lab hours) (10

semester hours) Fall

NU 202 – Nursing IV

NU 202 will prepare the second-year student

to care for clients with complex psychosocial

and medical-surgical needs. The nursing

process will be applied to clients throughout

the life span who are experiencing alteration

in the following systems: metabolic,

endocrine, gastrointestinal, sensory,

neurological, and burns. New pediatric

content is presented. In addition, pediatric

disorders that the student was introduced to

earlier in the program, are now discussed in

more depth. There is a great deal of emphasis

on clinical application of classroom theory

and critical thinking. This is done through

case studies, clinical vignettes, and discussion

of situations encountered in the clinical

setting. Clinical experiences will provide the

student opportunity to increase their

proficiency in caring for clients with complex

health needs. Students will explore the

professional and personal adjustments

required for transition to the graduate nurse

role. Students are expected to independently

review theory from NU 101, NU 102, and NU

201 throughout this course. Prerequisites: NU

101, NU 102, NU 201, BI 130, BI 131, BI 210,

EN 101, MA 102, PY 101, PY 201 and SO

101. Corequisite: EN 102. (5 lecture hours/15

lab hours) (10 semester hours) Spring

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

PE 112 – Canoeing/Kayaking

An introductory course designed to give

participants the opportunity to acquire skills

and knowledge in open water canoeing and

kayaking. Topics will include paddling,

navigating techniques, small craft equipment

selection, water safety, route planning and

relevant physical conditioning information.

Prerequisite: Basic swimming ability. (1

semester hour) Special Rotation

PE 118 – Physical Fitness for Law

Enforcement

This course is designed to acquaint students

with information regarding physical fitness

requirements for employment in law

enforcement. This course will give students

the skill necessary to establish fitness goals

for themselves as well as the knowledge of

how to achieve and maintain standards of

physical fitness. (1 semester hour) Special

Rotation

PE 162 – Total Cardio Fitness

This course will introduce students to

cardiovascular fitness. Upon completion of

the course, students will be able to design

physical fitness plans tailored to specific

interests and abilities. Students will also be

able to describe the health benefits and safety

concerns related to a variety of aerobic

activities. The course will also promote an

awareness of the lifelong benefits of regular

aerobic exercise. (1 semester hour) Special

Rotation

PE 185 – Weight Training

Educates students in the principles of weight

training plus offers them a supervised

personal weight training program. Students

will be instructed in proper weight-training

techniques, safety measures, and specific

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exercises for each major muscle group.

Universal and free-weight equipment will be

used. (1 semester hour) Special Rotation

PE 190 – Advanced Weight Training

Designed to enable students to continue to

learn about the physiology of strength training

as well as participate in a regular weight

training program. Prerequisite: PE 185. (1

semester hour) Special Rotation

PE 218 – Criminal Justice Fitness

Leadership

This course is designed to allow students to

continue their own physical preparation for

potential employment in law enforcement and

to begin developing leadership skills in the

training and motivating of others who are

beginning fitness training. Students will be

trained within the guideline of FitForce, a

national comprehensive fitness program for

law enforcement personnel. Prerequisite: PE

118. (1 semester hour) Special Rotation

PE 262 – Advanced Total Cardio Fitness

This course is designed to enable students to

continue their cardiovascular fitness journey

by building upon their existing knowledge of

aerobic activities. Upon completion of the

course, students will be able to design

physical fitness plans tailored to specific

interests and abilities. Students will also be

able to describe the health benefits and safety

concerns related to a variety of aerobic

activities. The course will also promote an

awareness of the lifelong benefits of regular

aerobic exercise. Prerequisite: PE 162. (1

semester hour) Special Rotation

PHILOSOPHY

PL 101 – Introduction to Philosophy

A study of philosophical ethics, metaphysics,

logic, epistemology, and aesthetics in the

thinking of Western and Eastern philosophers.

Special attention is given to the cultural

setting and impact of philosophy and thinking

philosophically. (3 semester hours) Fall

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for Humanities.

PL 102 – Philosophical Approaches to

Morality

This course is a survey of ethics and morality

in western and eastern philosophical

traditions. The following topics will be

addressed: definitions of ethics and morality,

ethical relativism, egoism, ethical theories,

virtue, feminist ethics, the ethics of

compassion and suffering (Buddhism),

Benevolence (Confucius) and Taoism.

Applied ethics will be explored via the

analysis of current issues in media ethics,

political ethics, business ethics, educational

ethics and bioethics. (3 semester hours)

Special Rotation

PL 103 – Philosophy of Eastern Religion

An introduction to the philosophies and

religions of the East. Particular attention is

given to Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism,

Taoism, and Islam. (3 semester hours) Spring

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for Diversity: Equity,

Inclusion, and Social Justice AND for World

History and Global Awareness.

POLITICAL SCIENCE

PS 101 – American Government

An analysis of the American political system,

with emphasis on the Constitution. Topics

include American conservative and liberal

political traditions, political parties, and the

organization and operation of the executive,

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judicial, and legislative branches of

government. (3 semester hours) Fall

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for Social Sciences.

PS 102 – American State and Local

Government

This course studies the structure and functions

of American governments, the American

pattern of local government, relationship of

local to state government, and of both to the

Federal government. Special emphasis will be

on the political institutions and legal system of

the State of New York and the municipalities

of Columbia and Greene counties. (3 semester

hours) Special Rotation

PS 104 – Contemporary Global Issues

Wars, revolutions, human rights, terrorism,

natural and man-made disasters, international

trade and economic issues impact the entire

global community. This course is designed to

acquaint the student with the tools and

methods to analyze the historical, political,

and industrial precursors leading up to these

events. With this practical and theoretical

foundation, students will be able to

understand and engage in informed

discussions about the important global issues

in the coming decades. (3 semester hours) Fall

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for Diversity: Equity,

Inclusion, and Social Justice.

PS 105 – Comparative Politics

This course provides a broad overview of the

comparative politics subfield by focusing on

substantive questions about the world today.

Students will use their knowledge of these

concepts to help understand past and current

developments in a variety of geographical

settings, including developing countries. The

course invites students to grapple with ideas

central to political structures around the

world. For example, the state’s role enforcing

order, the differences between autocracies and

democracies and the institutional forms of

democratic governments. Students will

consider how some institutions are more

likely than others to produce desirable social

outcomes such as accountability,

redistribution and political stability. (3

semester hours) Special Rotation

PS 123 – Presidential Elections in America

This course will have three major

components. It will investigate the history and

the process of Presidential elections in

America. It will also present the multiple

viewpoints on the major issues of the current

Presidential campaign. Finally, there will be a

discussion of the value and practice of critical

thinking. (3 semester hours) Fall (during

Presidential election years)

PS 130 – Contemporary Constitutional

Issues

Provides an introduction to constitutional law

and public policy. Seminars emphasize

effective reasoning on a range of

contemporary issues, determining each credit

on the basis of relevance to present-day

concerns of American citizens. NOTE: Active

participation in class discussions is required.

(3 semester hours) Fall

PS 202 – Introduction to Political Thought

This course is a chronological introduction to

a selection of influential works in Western

political theory. Some of the central themes

that the course will cover are: justice, human

nature and political action. The course will

draw on the works of important thinkers,

including: Plato, Aristotle, Machiavelli,

Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Marx, and

Tocqueville. Students are introduced to the

ideologies of liberalism, conservatism,

fascism, socialism, and nationalism, and

consider how assumptions about human

nature in general, and political ideals of order,

liberty, equality, and justice, in particular,

affect choice of ideology. Prerequisite: one

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100-level Political Science or History course.

(3 semester hours) Special Rotation

PHYSICS

PX 101 – College Physics I

An algebra-based theory and laboratory

course covering the physics of mechanics,

thermodynamics, and wave motion.

Prerequisite: MA 110, or MA 111, or MA

117, or MA 122, or MA 123. (3 lecture

hours/3 lab hours) (4 semester hours) Fall

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for Natural Sciences

(and Scientific Reasoning).

PX 102 – College Physics II

A continuation of PX 101, covering the

physics of optics, electricity and magnetism,

and modern physics. Prerequisite: PX 101. (3

lecture hours/3 lab hours) (4 semester hours)

E/O Spring

PX 103 – University Physics I

A calculus-based theory and laboratory course

covering the physics of mechanics, including

applications in rotation, static equilibrium,

and fluids. Provides the material needed to

transfer into engineering, physics, or other

physical science programs. Corequisite: MA

122. (3 lecture hours/3 lab hours) (4 semester

hours) Special Rotation

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for Natural Sciences

(and Scientific Reasoning).

PX 104 – University Physics II

A continuation of PX 103, covering

gravitation, oscillations, and electricity and

magnetism. Prerequisite: PX 103.

Corequisite: MA 123. (3 lecture hours/3 lab

hours) (4 semester hours) Special Rotation

PSYCHOLOGY

PY 101 – General Psychology

An overview of the scientific discipline of

psychology, including some of the methods

and basic concepts of the field and major

aspects of human behavior, such as emotion,

learning, conditioning, motivation,

personality, and development. (3 semester

hours) Fall/Spring

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for Social Sciences.

PY 104 – Psychology for Business

Survey of effective interpersonal and

leadership behaviors that allow for team and

human development. Topics include work

motivation, stress management,

communication strategies, psychological

testing, coping with change, and personal and

organizational improvement. (3 semester

hours) Fall/Spring

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for Social Sciences.

PY 106 – Psychology of Effectiveness

This course is designed to introduce students

to psychological concepts related to personal,

relational, and occupational effectiveness.

This course will assist students in building

psychological resiliency, increase

understanding of others, communicate more

effectively, find life direction, and appreciate

the complexity of society and those living

within it. Psychological principles and

research will form the foundation for each

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topic with emphasis given to skill

development. (3 semester hours) Fall/Spring

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for Social Sciences.

PY 201 – Lifespan Development

A survey of current theory on development

from conception to death. Topics include

physical growth and maturation, cognitive and

personality development, concerns of

adolescence and young adulthood, and the

special challenges of middle and late

adulthood in our society. Prerequisite: PY

101. (3 semester hours) Fall/Spring

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for Social Sciences.

PY 203 – Social Psychology

Will focus on how individuals influence and

relate to one another. Attention will be given

to dynamics of interpersonal relationships,

their effect on group processes, and personal

adjustment. Topics include conformity,

obedience, aggression, altruism, attraction,

and persuasion. Prerequisite: PY 101. (3

semester hours) Fall/Spring

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for Diversity: Equity,

Inclusion, and Social Justice AND for Social

Sciences.

PY 205 – Child and Adolescence

Psychology

An introduction to physical, cognitive, and

socio-emotional development occurring from

conception through adolescence. Topics

include personality and identity, moral and

social development, language development,

changes in cognition, and intelligence.

Prerequisite: PY 101. (3 semester hours)

Fall/Spring

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for Social Sciences.

PY 210 – Learning Disabilities

A general survey of major learning

disabilities, their classification, etiology, and

prognosis. Special education legislation,

service procurement and provisions, and some

methods of instruction for children with

learning disabilities are also covered.

Prerequisite: PY 101. (3 semester hours) Fall

PY 212 – Behavioral Change

Principles of operant conditioning and

application of these principles to modify

behavior. Focus will be on practical

procedures for changing behavior in the

natural environment. Prerequisite: PY 101. (3

semester hours) Spring

PY 215 – Theories of Personality

Designed to investigate the nature of the

personality, how it develops, and why we

differ and act similarly. The goal is to expose

students to a variety of approaches to

personality, including psychoanalytical,

behavioral, cognitive, humanistic, and traits.

The ultimate goal is to give students the tools

with which to derive their own answers about

human personality and behavior. Prerequisite:

PY 101. (3 semester hours) Fall/Spring

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for Social Sciences.

PY 217 – Sport Psychology

Examines the major psychological theories

related to sport and exercise behavior. Topics

covered will include the history and

development of sport psychology, the

personality and motivation of the athlete,

arousal and anxiety, social influences,

intervention techniques, and

counseling/clinical issues that are especially

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relevant to athletes. Prerequisite: PY 101. (3

semester hours) Summer

PY 230 – Criminal Psychology

An examination of the dynamics of the

physiological, cognitive and learning factors

involved in criminal behavior from a

psychological perspective. Criminal profiling,

forensic analysis, victim profiling and victim

analysis will also be discussed. Prerequisite:

PY 101. (3 semester hours) Fall

PY 250 – History of Psychology

This course is designed to assist students in

developing a historical perspective of

psychology. Students will examine

psychological theory and ideas in relation to

their social, cultural, and historical roots.

Attention will be given to the development of

psychology, both as a natural and

experimental science. This course will

provide students with a thorough overview of

the philosophical underpinnings, scientific

progression, and theoretical evolution of the

study of the mind. Prerequisite: PY 101. (3

semester hours) E/O Spring

PY 292 – Educational Psychology

This course is an in-depth study of

fundamental concepts and principles of

psychology that have broad applicability to

classroom practice. Topics include the nature

of learning as it relates to children and

adolescents; cognitive and linguistic

development; personal, social and moral

development; individual and group

differences; special needs; instructional

strategies; and classroom management. Case

study analysis will be used to translate theory

into practice. Prerequisite: PY 101. (3

semester hours) Spring

PY 299 – Abnormal Psychology

Examines the dimensions, theories, and

findings in human psychopathology with

emphasis on cultural considerations when

defining abnormality. Topics include

concepts of abnormality, theories of

classification, disorders, etiology, assessment,

and treatment. Prerequisite: PY 101. (3

semester hours) Fall/Spring

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for Social Sciences.

READING SKILLS

RS 100 – Reading Skills

See Transitional.

SPANISH

SA 101 – Spanish I

For students with little or no background in

Spanish. While all four comprehension skills

(reading, writing, speaking and listening) are

emphasized, class time is used primarily to

practice listening to and speaking Spanish.

Proficiency is achieved in the present and

immediate future tenses, comparatives and

superlatives, and the use of everyday

vocabulary. An awareness of contemporary

Hispanic cultures is also emphasized.

Laboratory CDs supplement the course. (3

semester hours) Fall/Spring

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for World

Languages.

SA 102 – Spanish II

A continuation of SA 101. Emphasizes the

four basic comprehension skills plus the past

tenses, direct and indirect pronouns,

frequently used vocabulary, and

contemporary Hispanic civilization. Class

time is spent primarily practicing, listening to,

and speaking Spanish. Laboratory CDs

supplement the course. Prerequisite: SA 101

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or three years of high school Spanish or

equivalent. (3 semester hours) Spring

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for World

Languages.

SA 201 – Spanish III

A continuation of SA 102. Emphasizes the

four basic comprehension skills plus the

reflexives, the present subjunctive, the present

perfect, and Hispanic culture. Class is

conducted entirely in Spanish for extensive

practice in listening and speaking skills.

Prerequisite: SA 102. (3 semester hours)

Special Rotation

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for World

Languages.

SA 202 – Spanish IV

A continuation of SA 201. Emphasizes the

four basic comprehension skills plus the use

of the subjunctive and cultural readings and

discussions. Class is conducted entirely in

Spanish for extensive practice in listening and

speaking skills. Prerequisite: SA 201. (3

semester hours) Special Rotation

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for World

Languages.

SCIENCE

SC 141 – Forensic Science

For the non-science major, an introduction to

the basic scientific theory and techniques used

in criminal investigation. Topics include:

proper handling and preservation of crime-

scene evidence; glass, soil, fingerprint, drug

and paint chip examination, hair analysis;

cloth, fiber, the uses of spectrophotometry,

chromatography, and other instrumental

methods in evidence analysis. Also, the

description of serological techniques, DNA

profiling, and toxicological techniques.

Course covers sufficient inorganic and

organic chemical concepts for students to gain

an elementary understanding of the various

analytical techniques. NOTE: Repeat of CH

125 (3 lecture hours/3 lab hours) (4 semester

hours) Fall/Spring

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for Natural Sciences

(and Scientific Reasoning).

SC 143 – Astronomy and Culture

This online course will focus on the influence

of the sky on both ancient and modern

civilization. The course covers basic

astronomy concepts including: solar system

alignments (solstices, equinoxes, and

eclipses), the phases of the Moon,

constellations, and calendars. It features case

studies of historic sites with cultural and

astronomical significance such as

Stonehenge, The Great Pyramids, Templo de

las Siete Muñecas and The Octagon

Earthworks. Through the use of online tools,

students will explore different views of the

night sky related to traditional star stories.

Emphasis will be placed on the interpretation

of evidence involved in evaluating an

archaeological site for astronomical

importance. (3 semester hours) Fall

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for Natural Sciences

(and Scientific Reasoning).

SC 150 – Fundamentals of Agribusiness

Fundamentals of Agribusiness is designed to

appeal to a wide variety of people interested

in exploring the possibility of using their

property for agricultural purposes or

exploring the possibility of a career in an

agricultural occupation. Lecture topics will

focus on the fundamentals of running an

agricultural business. In lab, students will

learn about the interrelationship between the

business of agriculture and the scientific

principles underlying a successful farm.

Students will visit local farms, interview local

farmers to discuss their strategies for success

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and problems to avoid, and collect data related

to operations of a farm. Students will also

become familiar with the New York State

Agricultural Tax Exemptions Schedule F. (3

lecture hours/3 lab hours) (4 semester hours)

Special Rotation

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for Natural Sciences

(and Scientific Reasoning).

SC 160 – Extreme Weather and Climate

Change

A study of extreme weather events (e.g.,

hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, blizzards,

drought, etc.) from a variety of perspectives.

This non-lab course examines the atmospheric

processes involved in the formation,

evolution, and destruction caused by these

events as well as the human impact in the

region affected. Historic cases and real-time

events will be utilized to illustrate these

processes and impacts. In addition, the impact

of the recent rapid warming of Earth’s climate

system on the number and severity of different

extreme weather events will be studied. In

particular, evidence will be examined to help

determine if there has already been a change

over the past century and whether further,

perhaps more profound, change is likely in the

future. The physical basis for these proposed

changes and possible impacts on human

society will also be examined. (3 semester

hours) Special Rotation

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for Natural Sciences

(and Scientific Reasoning).

SOCIAL SCIENCE

SL 110 – Cultural Diversity

An introduction to cultural pluralism in the

United States by closely investigating issues

in American culture such as power, privilege,

social class, gender, sexual orientation, race,

and ethnicity. The two-fold goal is to increase

information about cultural diversity issues and

thereby increase sensitivity, understanding,

and appreciation of diversity. Diversity will

be examined from the perspectives of

psychology, sociology, and anthropology, the

problems presented by cultural differences in

the United States, and the consequences for

individuals and groups who live in a

pluralistic society. (3 semester hours)

Fall/Spring

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for Diversity: Equity,

Inclusion, and Social Justice.

SL 113 – Research Methods for the

Behavioral Sciences

The purpose of this course is to introduce

students to the methods and experimental

procedures used in research in the behavioral

sciences. Using a combination of hands-on

activities, lecture, and discussion, students

will learn how to plan and conduct research.

Students will gain knowledge of the scientific

method, ethical standards in research,

descriptive methodology, correlational

research, experimental design, data analysis,

statistical interpretation, and scientific

writing. (3 semester hours) Fall

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for Social Sciences.

SL 115 – Conflict Resolution: Theory and

Practice

This course will focus on the understanding of

interpersonal and intergroup conflict. The

significant factors leading to conflict and

strategies for conflict intervention will be

examined. Students will gain skills in de-

escalating conflictual interactions, applying

conflict analysis, conflict prevention and

conflict management. (3 semester hours) E/O

Spring

SL 150 – Leadership Theory and Practice

This course serves as an introduction to

various theories of leadership and their

applications in real-life situations. Students

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who take this course will develop an

understanding of the traits, skills, and

behaviors associated with various leadership

approaches through an examination of

existing theoretical models. Students will

have an opportunity to discuss and analyze the

utility of multiple styles of leadership and will

be able to identify ethical and culturally

informed leadership skills that can be applied

in a variety of settings. (3 semester hours) Fall

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for Social Sciences.

SL 170 – Social/Cultural History of

Cannabis

This course explores cannabis culture through

various historical, sociological,

psychological, and anthropological

perspectives. Topics include historical and

current uses, criminalization and

discrimination, pop culture and media

coverage, activism and movements toward

legalization. Students taking this class will

develop a foundational understanding of

cannabis as both a medicinal and recreational

tool in historic and contemporary societies. (3

semester hours) Fall/Spring

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for Diversity: Equity,

Inclusion, and Social Justice.

SL 205 – Trauma and Resilience

This course is an exploration into the history

of the traumatic syndromes, the neuroscience

of the body-brain connection, developmental

trauma theory, acute trauma, post-traumatic

stress disorder, traumatic brain injury and

secondary and tertiary trauma. Subject matter

also includes an examination of the recovery

process including an introduction into how

evolutionary theory, cognitive behavioral

therapy, narrative, EMDR, yoga,

neurofeedback, community building and

psychopharmacology have influenced

contemporary treatment approaches.

Prerequisite: PY 101. (3 semester hours) Fall

SIGN LANGUAGE

SN 101 – American Sign Language I

An introduction to the study of sign language

and its various forms. Students will learn the

use of the manual alphabet for fingerspelling

and how to develop vocabulary through sign

production. Opportunities to use and practice

American Sign Language are provided. (3

semester hours) Fall

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for World

Languages.

SN 102 – American Sign Language II

Advanced instruction in the use of American

Sign Language (ASL). This course will allow

participants to continue to develop their

ability to use linguistic features, cultures,

protocols, and core vocabulary to function in

ASL conversations that include ASL

grammar. Prerequisite: SN 101. (3 semester

hours) Spring

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for World

Languages.

SOCIOLOGY

SO 101 – Introduction to Sociology

An introduction to and overview of the field

of sociology. Gives students a basic working

knowledge of the major institutions present in

American society and their relationship to

power, conflict, and social change. (3

semester hours) Fall/Spring

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for Diversity: Equity,

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Inclusion, and Social Justice AND for Social

Sciences.

SO 102 – Social Problems

This course is designed to introduce students

to a variety of contemporary social problems.

Using sociological theory and concepts,

students will come to better understand

potential origins and remedies of modern-day

social concerns. (3 semester hours)

Fall/Spring

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for Diversity: Equity,

Inclusion, and Social Justice AND for Social

Sciences.

SO 207 – Criminology

This course provides an overview of the

nature of crime, causes of criminal behavior,

and the main sources of crime data. Major

emphasis is given to the principal theories of

criminality and the application of these

theories to contemporary crime issues. A

discussion of the characteristics and

behavioral patterns of the offender will be

included as well as the relevance of these

factors for prediction, prevention, and control

of crime. Prerequisite: SO 101. (3 semester

hours) Fall

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for Social Sciences.

SO 209 – Juvenile Delinquency

This course explores the nature and extent of

juvenile delinquency in the United States. An

emphasis will be placed on the biological,

sociological, and psychological factors

contributing to the phenomenon of juvenile

delinquency. Examines the history,

philosophy, and development of the American

juvenile and family court system with an

emphasis on the rights of juveniles,

dispositional alternatives, and current trends.

Corequisite: SO 101 or CJ 102. (3 semester

hours) Spring

SO 213 – Sociology Through Literature

This course is designed to assist students in

developing a sociological imagination

through an examination and analysis of

literature. Works of fiction and nonfiction can

serve as effective vehicles for social

commentary, analysis, and criticism. To that

end, this course will examine key social

relations, concepts, and theoretical models,

using a sociological perspective, through the

study of literary texts. Prerequisite: EN 101

and SO 101. (3 semester hours) Special

Rotation

SO 243 – Sociology of Gender

This course is a sociological analysis of

gender in a variety of socio-economic and

cultural contexts. After exploring the origins

and evolution of gender, students analyze both

the social construction of gender and the

gendered structure of social life in

contemporary U.S. society. The course

examines the impact gender has on the lives

of women and men in the areas of family,

education, work, friendship, love, sexuality

and violence. Prerequisite: SO 101. (3

semester hours) Fall

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for Diversity: Equity,

Inclusion, and Social Justice.

SO 250 – Environment and Society

This course is designed to illuminate the

relationship between society and the

environment. Particular attention will be

given to the issues of sustainability and

justice. Topics include the means of

production, consumption, population, health

and legislation. After completing this course,

students will be able to apply sociological

theory to environmental concerns utilizing

critical analysis that examines both the social

institutions of society and the practices of

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individuals. Prerequisite: SO 101. (3 semester

hours) E/O Spring

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for Social Sciences.

THEATER

TH 102 – Acting I

An introductory course in the theory and

techniques of acting as a craft. Emphasis is on

physical and vocal training, improvisation,

theater games, monologue work, basic scene

work, and ease in speaking and movement. (3

semester hours) Special Rotation

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for The Arts.

TH 110 – Introduction to Theater

The course provides an introduction to

historical, aesthetic, and technical aspects of

theatrical production. To be experientially

involved in theater, students will write,

produce, stage and perform an original play

developed through improvisational

techniques. (3 semester hours) Special

Rotation

This course fulfills the SUNY General

Education requirements for The Arts.

TECHNICAL PROFESSIONS

TP 110 – Introduction to Cannabis

Cultivation

This course prepares students for work in the

cannabis cultivation industry. The content

focuses on specific knowledge and skill sets

to work in both indoor and outdoor grow

facilities, including greenhouses. Students

will learn about the cannabis growth cycle,

elements of plant health, agricultural

cultivation techniques, cannabis plant

tracking systems, state regulations and

inspections, and biosecurity measures. (3

semester hours) Spring

TP 114 – Introduction to Cannabis

Processing

This course prepares students for work in the

cannabis processing industry. The content

focuses on specific knowledge and skill sets

for employability in a variety of cannabis

processing positions. Students will learn how

to properly harvest, dry, trim, and cure raw

plant material, as well as the various methods

for refining cannabis. (3 semester hours)

Spring

TRANSITIONAL

EN 090 – English Fundamentals

This course emphasizes the writing process

which includes grammatical and written

structures. It is intended for students who need

to develop their skills in writing with

emphasis in the development of sentence

structure to paragraph structure. It is expected

that students will master specific writing

genres (narrative, descriptive, illustration,

compare/contrast, and persuasive). Grading is

Satisfactory (S) or Unsatisfactory (U). NOTE:

This course does not satisfy the English

requirement for an associate degree.

Prerequisite: NEXT GENERATION

ACCUPLACER score 237-246 or course

placement using Multiple Measures. (0

semester hours) (3 equivalent hours) Fall

EN 100 – English Skills

This corequisite course, linked with EN 101,

emphasizes the writing process which

includes grammatical and written structures. It

is intended for students who need to develop

their skills in writing with emphasis in the

development of paragraph structure to essay

structure. It is expected that students will

master specific writing genres (narrative,

descriptive, illustrative, compare/contrast,

and persuasive). Grading is Satisfactory (S) or

Unsatisfactory (U). Note: This course does

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not satisfy the English requirement for an

associate degree. Prerequisite: NEXT

GENERATION ACCUPLACER score 247-

262, or ACCUPLACER WritePlacer (essay)

scores 3 and 4, or successful completion of

EN 090, or course placement using Multiple

Measures. (0 semester hours) (1 equivalent

hour) Fall/Spring

ES 096 – English as a Second Language –

Intermediate Level

This course is designed for students whose

native language is not English. The purpose of

the course is to develop and to promote

intermediate level proficiencies in all areas of

language acquisition – reading, writing,

listening, and speaking – necessary for

students to become college ready. Emphasis

will be on vocabulary and their applications,

and phonetic development within a literacy-

based learning environment. (0 semester

hours) (3 equivalent hours) Fall/Spring

ES 098 – English as a Second Language –

Advanced Level

This course is designed for students whose

native language is not English. The purpose of

the course is to develop and to promote

advanced level proficiencies in all areas of

language acquisition – reading, writing,

listening, and speaking – necessary for

students to become college ready. Emphasis

will be on oral and written expressions,

reading and listening skills, grammatical

structures, every day and academic

vocabulary and their applications, and

phonetic development within a literacy-based

learning environment. (0 semester hours) (3

equivalent hours) Fall/Spring

MA 090 – Mathematics Fundamentals

This course is designed for students who need

to master basic arithmetic computations,

concepts and applications in order to advance

to other math courses for their major area of

study. Topics include operations with whole

numbers, fractions, decimals and percent.

There will be an emphasis on introductory

algebra. Grading is Satisfactory (S) or

Unsatisfactory (U). NOTE: This course does

not satisfy the mathematics requirement for an

associate degree. Prerequisite: NEXT

GENERATION ACCUPLACER Arithmetic

score 236-244 or course placement using

Multiple Measures. (0 semester hours) (3

equivalent hours) Fall/Spring

MA 098 – Pre-Statistics

This course will prepare students for a

college-level Statistics class. It covers basic

math calculations with fractions, decimals,

and percents, data collection, descriptive

statistics, basic probability and the use of the

TI-83-84 graphing calculator. Grading is

Satisfactory (S) or Unsatisfactory (U). NOTE:

This course does not satisfy the mathematics

requirement for an associate’s degree.

Prerequisite: ACCUPLACER Arithmetic

score 90-120 or Elementary Algebra 39-76 or

successful completion of MA 090, or course

placement using Multiple Measures. (0

semester hours) (2 equivalent hours)

Fall/Spring

MA 100 – Pre-Algebra

This course is designed for students who need

to master basic algebraic computations,

concepts and applications in order to advance

to other math courses for their major area of

study. Topics include evaluating and solving

word problems; polynomials and algebraic

functions, including factoring; and graphing

and systems of linear equations. Grading is

Satisfactory (S) or Unsatisfactory (U). NOTE:

This course does not satisfy the mathematics

requirement for an associate degree.

Prerequisite: NEXT GENERATION

ACCUPLACER score of 245 or greater in

Arithmetic, or 237-259 in Quantitative

Reasoning, Algebra & Statistics, or successful

completion of MA 090, or course placement

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by using Multiple Measures. (0 semester

hours) (2 equivalent hours) Fall/Spring

RS 100 – Reading Skills

This course provides a comprehensive

laboratory approach for strengthening and

improving reading skills/strategies for

students. Topics include reading

comprehension, research, vocabulary

acquisition and usage, textbook usage, exam

preparation, and test taking. Frequent

informal conferences with the instructor will

aid students in reaching the goal of obtaining

mastery in specific reading areas based upon

the student’s individualized reading learning

path and needs. Grading is Satisfactory (S) or

Unsatisfactory (U). NOTE: This course does

not satisfy any requirement for an associate

degree. Prerequisite: NEXT GENERATION

ACCUPLACER score 260-300, or course

placement by using Multiple Measures. (0

semester hours) (3 equivalent hours)

Fall/Spring

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Administration, Faculty, and Staff

OFFICERS OF THE COLLEGE

Carlee Drummer

President

B.A. Wittenberg University; M.A. SUNY

Stony Brook; Ph.D. SUNY Stony Brook

Dianne Topple

Vice President for Administration and Chief

Financial Officer

B.S., SUNY Oswego; President's Award –

Administration: 2016

Matthew Green

Dean of Enrollment Management

B.S., University of Mount Olive

Andrew Ledoux

Dean of Student Development

B.A., American International College; M.S.,

The College of St. Rose

Casey O’Brien

Dean of Academic Affairs

B.S., Siena College; M.P.H., SUNY Albany;

Ed.D., St. John Fisher College; Chancellor's

Award for Excellence in Professional

Service: 2017

PRESIDENT EMERITUS

James R. Campion

DEANS EMERITI

Phyllis Carito (Vice President)

Bernardine J. LaMantia (Dean of Students)*

A. Joseph Matties (Vice President and CFO)

*deceased

FACULTY

Frankie Beaver-Timmons

Professor of Criminal Justice/Sociology and

Chief Diversity Officer

B.A., Norfolk State University; M.A.,

Hampton University; Chancellor's Award for

Excellence in Teaching: 2017

Berne Bendel

Professor of Education/Psychology

B.A., Fairleigh Dickinson University;

M.P.S., SUNY College New Paltz;

President’s Award - Administration: 2006;

Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in

Teaching: 2014

Gregg Berninger

Professor of English

A.S., Columbia-Greene Community College;

B.A., M.A., SUNY Albany; President’s

Award – Faculty: 2003; Chancellor’s Award

for Excellence in Teaching: 2008

Melissa Boles

Assistant Professor of Biological Science and

Chairperson for the Division of Natural

Sciences

B.S., Spring Hill College, Ph.D., Baylor

College of Medicine

Mel Bruschetti

Instructor of Criminal Justice

A.A.S., Dutchess Community College; B.S.,

St. John’s University; M.P.A., Villanova

University

Nicole Childrose

Associate Professor of History and

Chairperson for Division of Technical

Professions

B.A., M.S., The College of Saint Rose; Ph.D.

Capella University; President’s Award –

Faculty: 2015

Dari Cook-McGibbon, APRN, ANP

Associate Professor of Nursing

A.S., A.S., Columbia-Greene Community

College; B.S., M.S., The Sage Colleges

Michael Cotrone

Assistant Professor of Biological Science

B.S., M.S., Long Island University

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Jessica Curley

Assistant Professor and Coordinator of

Medical Assisting

A.A., Suffolk County Community College;

Medical Assisting Certificate at Hunter

Business School

Geralynn Demarest

Professor, Librarian and Department

Chairperson for Library and Media Services

A.A.S., Columbia-Greene Community

College; B.S., SUNY College Plattsburgh;

M.L.S., M.S., SUNY Albany; President’s

Award – Classified Staff: 1995; Chancellor’s

Award for Excellence in Professional

Services: 1999; Chancellor’s Award for

Excellence in Librarianship: 2004

Elizabeth Devereux

Assistant Professor of Nursing

A.S., Columbia-Greene Community College;

M.S., D.N.P., Frontier Nursing University

Steven Gavlik

Associate Professor of Biological Sciences

B.S., Southampton College of Long Island;

M.S., University of South Carolina; Ph.D.,

University of Rhode Island

Marc Gilbert

Associate Professor of Automotive Technology

and Co-Chairperson for Division of Technical

Professions

A.S., SUNY Delhi; B.P.S. SUNY Empire

State College

Maya Greene

Professor of Communication/English

B.S., Bridgewater State College; M.A.,

University of Arkansas

Stacey Hills

Assistant Professor of Business

B.A., Russell Sage College; M.B.A. and

Ph.D., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Gloria Houng

Assistant Professor of Fine Arts

B.A., University of California – Berkeley;

B.F.A, School of Visual Arts, NYC; M.F.A.,

Goldsmith, University of London

Kristen Isabelle

Associate Professor of English and Co-

Chairperson of Division of Arts and

Humanities

B.S., Syracuse University; M.A., University

of Puerto Rico

Matthew Kenny

Professor of Biological Sciences

B.A., SUNY College Purchase; NYS

License, Connecticut Center for Massage

Therapy; M.P.S., SUNY College New Paltz

Diane Lew-Snider, R.N.

Professor of Nursing

R.N., St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center

School of Nursing; B.S., SUNY College

Utica/Rome; M.S., Russell Sage College;

Ph.D., Boston College

William Mathews

Professor, Counselor and Department

Chairperson for Advising, Career and

Transfer Services

B.A., SUNY College Plattsburgh; M.S.,

C.A.S., M.S., SUNY Albany; President’s

Award – Faculty: 1984; Chancellor’s Award

for Excellence in Professional Service: 1995

Ryan McCann

Associate Professor of Mathematics

B.A., Boston College; M.A., Bard College

Stephanie Olstad

Associate Professor of Mathematics

B.S., SUNY Stony Brook; M.S., SUNY New

Paltz; President’s Award – Faculty: 2016

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Michael Phippen

Professor of Transitional Studies, Director of

Honors Studies Program, and Co-

Chairperson of Division of Arts and

Humanities

B.A., SUNY College Oneonta; M.A., SUNY

Binghamton; President’s Award – Faculty:

2004; Athletic Director's Award: 2004

Rebecca Pinder

Associate Professor of Biological Sciences

B.S., SUNY Cortland; M.S., John Carroll

University; Ph.D., SUNY Albany

Julia Podpora

Instructor, Academic Advisor and Transfer

and Career Counselor

B.A., SUNY Purchase; M.S., SUNY New

Paltz

Marjorie Reilly, R.N., CNE

Associate Professor of Nursing, Campus Lab

Coordinator

A.A.S., Columbia-Greene Community

College; B.A., SUNY Potsdam; B.S.N.,

M.S., SUNY Delhi

Leslie Rousseau

Associate Professor, Transfer and Career

Counselor/Advisor for Advising, Career and

Transfer Services

B.S., Southern Vermont College; M.S., The

College of St. Rose; Chancellor’s Award for

Excellence in Professional Service: 2023

John Santana

Assistant Professor, Reference and

Circulation Librarian

B.A., University of Nevada, Las Vegas;

M.S., SUNY Albany

Joseph Scampoli

Professor of Computer Science/Mathematics

and Chairperson of Business and Technology

Division

A.A.S., Columbia-Greene Community

College; B.S., M.S., Marist College;

President’s Award – Classified Staff: 1998;

Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in

Teaching: 2005; President's Award –

Faculty: 2019

Barbara Shaffer

Professor of Psychology/Sociology and

Chairperson for Division of Social Sciences

B.A., M.S., Mount Aloysius College;

Athletic Director's Award: 2013; President’s

Award – Faculty: 2018; Chancellor's Award

for Excellence in Teaching: 2021

Paula Shelley

Assistant Professor of Business

B.A., Marymount at Fordham University;

M.S., Western Connecticut State University;

M.B.A., Post University; Ed.D. University of

Phoenix

Edward Smith

Assistant Professor of Automotive Technology

A.A.S., Hudson Valley Community College;

B.P.S., SUNY Empire State College

Andrew Soltano

Instructor of Construction Technology

B.S., SUNY Stonybrook; M.S. New York

Institute of Technology

John Valliere

Assistant Professor of English

A.A., Seminole Community College; B.A.,

University of Virginia; M.A., Florida Gulf

Coast University

Jared Wagner

Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences

A.A., A.S., Columbia-Greene Community

College; B.S., UAlbany; M.A., SUNY New

Paltz; Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in

Teaching: 2023

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Dawn Wrigley, R.N.

Professor of Nursing and Chairperson for

Division of Nursing

B.S., SUNY College Plattsburgh; M.S.,

Russell Sage College; President’s Award–

Faculty: 1993; Chancellor’s Award for

Excellence in Teaching: 2011

Christine Yerks

Instructor of Transitional Studies

B.A., Loyola Marymount University; M.A.,

California State University at Northridge

PROFESSORS EMERITI

Peter J. Ambrose

Binnie Antolowitz

Ralph Bertelle

Judith F. Blake

Anita Broast

Steve Careau

Siri Carlisle

Daniel Connor

William E. Cook

Anna Cortese

William DeLuca

Nancy Donahue*

Donald A. Drum

Thomas J. Gerry

Jeanne Gizara

J. Theodore Hilscher

Dawn Holsapple

Douglas Jones*

Robert Judd*

Diane Koenig*

Gary Levine*

Rosemary Lyons

John C. McCreight Jr.

Robert Pagnani

Ronald Payson*

Susan Powell

Thomas J. Powers*

Richard Schmonsky*

Nancy Smith*

Sandra Speenburgh

Marcia Sullivan*

Leonard L. Symansky*

Joseph Tyrol*

Terry Valentine

Richard Vuolo

Clifford Wexler

Patricia Wiswell

*deceased

ADMINISTRATORS

Robert Albertson

Associate Director of Information

Technology

A.S., Columbia-Greene Community College;

Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in

Classified Service: 2016

Andrew Baker

Enrollment Services Manager

A.A., Columbia-Greene Community College

Amanda Bishop

Assistant Director of Accounting

B.S., M.P.A., Marist College

Catherine Carlson

Director of Accessibility Services

B.A., SUNY Oswego; Chancellor’s Award

for Excellence in Professional Services: 2015

Racheal Chubb

Director of Institutional Research, Planning

and Effectiveness

A.S., Jefferson Community College; B.A.,

SUNY Potsdam; M.S., Syracuse University

Jonathan Coller-Takahashi

Registrar

B.A., Ursinus College; M.A., SUNY Albany

Douglas Colwell

Director of Security and Safety

A.S., Columbia-Greene Community College;

B.S., SUNY New Paltz

Katherine Davis

Assistant Director of Community

Engagement and Professional Development

M.A., M.S., SUNY Albany

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Laura Decker

Assistant Director of Student Financial

Services and Counselor for Direct Loans

A.A., Columbia-Greene Community College;

B.S., SUNY Empire State College;

President’s Award – Part-Time Staff: 2007;

President’s Award – Administration: 2017

Nicolas Dyer

Director of Athletics

B.S., Salem International University

Melissa Fandozzi

Director of Human Resources

A.A.S., Maria College of Albany; B.B.A.,

Pace University; M.S., Sage College;

President’s Award – Administration: 2010;

Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in

Professional Service: 2018

Mary Garafalo

Assistant to the President

Clerk/Typist Certificate; A.A.S., Columbia-

Greene Community College; President’s

Award-Classified Staff: 2008; Chancellor’s

Award for Excellence in Classified Service:

2015

Wanda Gerber

Assistant Director of Student Financial

Services

A.A.S., Columbia-Greene Community

College

Matthew Hertzog

Chief Information Officer

Ph.D., Illinois State University; M.Ed.,

Valdosta State University; B.S. Georgia

Southern University

Amanda J. Karch

Director of Community Engagement and

Professional Development

B.A., University of Albany; M.S., The

College of St. Rose

Joan Koweek

Executive Director of Development

B.A., Ithaca College; Athletic Director's

Award: 2009; Chancellor’s Award for

Excellence in Professional Service: 2010;

President’s Award - Administration: 2015

Kevin Kropp

Assistant Director of Admissions

A.S., Columbia-Greene Community College;

B.A., M.S., SUNY Albany

Alison Murphy

Director of Buildings and Grounds

B.A., Michigan State; M.S., Swedish

Institute; M.A., New School for Social

Research

Christopher Nardone

Director of Workforce Investment

B.S. SUNY Empire State College

Jeanette O'Neil

Assistant Director of Workforce Investment

B.S. SUNY Albany

Maria Ostrander

Director of Health Services

A.A.S., Maria College

Danielle Palleschi

Assistant Director of Workforce Investment

A.A.S., Hudson Valley Community College;

B.A., Empire State College

Christine Perry

Director of Alumni Relations

Joel Phelps

Director of Student Financial Services

B.S., M.S., The College of St. Rose

Rebecca Preusser

Assistant Director of Workforce Investment

B.S., SUNY Empire State College

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Kelly Ann Radzik

Director of Career Success and Experiential

Learning

B.S., Rochester Institute of Technology;

M.Ed., University of Georgia; Chancellor's

Award for Excellence in Professional

Service: 2021

P. Gino Rizzi

Director of Information Technology

A.S., Columbia-Greene Community College;

B.A., SUNY College Potsdam; Chancellor’s

Award for Excellence in Professional

Service: 2008; President’s Award -

Administration: 2014

Nancy Rudberg

Director of Accounting

A.S., Dutchess Community College; B.S.,

University of Phoenix

Jessica Sachs

Bursar

A.S., Columbia-Greene Community College;

B.S., SUNY New Paltz

Maureen Sager

Director of Marketing and Communications

B.A., Rutger’s University; M.F.A., American

Film Institute; Fordham University School of

Business

Ember Traino

Director of Student Success

B.A., Siena College; M.S., SUNY Albany

Caitlin Twomey

Director of Student Activities and Leadership

Development

B.A., M.A., Western Connecticut University

Christy Ward

Director of College in the High School

A.A., Columbia-Greene Community College;

B.S., SUNY Albany; M.S., Capella

University; President’s Award for

Excellence: 2008

STAFF

Natalie Amendola

Associate for College in the High School and

Student Development

A.A., Columbia-Greene Community College;

B.A., SUNY Albany

Terri Bellanger

Webmaster Coordinator/Programmer for

Information Technology

A.A., Columbia-Greene Community College;

Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in

Classified Service: 2018

Charles Bost

Cleaner, Maintenance

Shelly Bowes

Payroll Officer

B.B.A., Siena College

Dennis Brink

Cleaner

Beverly Burka

Senior Associate for the Dean of Student

Development

A.O.S., Columbia-Greene Community

College; President’s Award – Classified

Staff: 2010; Athletic Director's Award: 2012

Margaret Choinsky-Farrell

Senior Clerk for Automotive, Faculty

Secretary

Jennifer Colwell

Associate for Bursar

A.A.S., Columbia-Greene Community

College

Caitlin Dorrer

Associate for Admissions

B.S., SUNY New Paltz; M.Ed., Hunter

College

Delsie Favicchio

Associate for Accounting

A.A.S., Columbia-Greene Community

College; President’s Award- Classified Staff:

2007; Chancellor's Award for Excellence in

Classified Service: 2017

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Peter Girardi

General Mechanic

Angela Guglielmini

Assistant for Natural Sciences

A.A.S., Suffolk County Community College;

B.S., SUNY Farmingdale State College

Kevin Hammond

Cleaner

Christina Judisky

Assistant for Medical Assisting, A.A.S.,

Columbia-Greene Community College

John Kenny

Associate – Theatre

Harold Lansing, Jr.

Head Maintenance Worker

A.A.S., Columbia-Greene Community

College; President’s Award - Classified

Staff: 2015; Chancellor’s Award for

Excellence in Classified Service: 2023

Mark Marchionne

Cleaner, Maintenance

Lori Mashaw

Associate for Academic Affairs

A.O.S., Albany Business College;

President’s Award – Classified Staff: 2018

Marc Miller

Help Desk Associate for Information

Technology

A.A.S., Columbia-Greene Community

College

Lesa Milsom

Assistant for the Business Office

A.A., Saint Peter’s University

Carleen Moore

Assistant for Records and Registration

A.A.S., Columbia-Greene Community

College, B.S., Everglades University

Johnny Moree

Associate for Construction Technology

A.O.S., B.F.A., Rochester Institute of

Technology

Carl Nabozny

Multi-Media Coordinator

A.A.S., Columbia-Greene Community

College; B.S., Excelsior College; M.P.S.,

SUNY New Paltz; President’s Award-

Classified Staff: 2007; Chancellor’s Award

for Excellence in Classified Service: 2012

Albert Osuch

Associate for Student Success Center

A.A.S., Columbia-Greene Community

College

Vicky Pecord

Senior Clerk – Advising, Career & Transfer

Services

Chancellor's Award for Excellence in

Classified Service: 2019

Eugene Peduzzi

Cleaner, Maintenance

Barbara Pilatich

Stenographer, Library and Media Services

A.S., Columbia-Greene Community College;

B.A., M.S., SUNY New Paltz

Kimberly Rhinehart-Rizzi

Senior Associate for Business Office/Human

Resources

A.A.S., Mohawk Valley Community

College; Chancellor’s Award for Excellence

in Classified Service: 2021

Angela Rolon

Assistant for Marketing

A.A., Columbia-Greene Community College;

B.A., Siena College

Barbara Sanson

Senior Associate for Student Success Center

A.A.S., Columbia-Greene Community

College; President’s Award – Classified

Staff: 2005

Tina Marie Santiago

Senior Library Clerk

A.A.S., Columbia-Greene Community

College; Athletic Director's Award: 2010;

President’s Award - Classified Staff: 2012

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Angela Rolon

Marketing Assistant

A.A., Columbia-Greene Community College;

B.A., Siena College

Yvonne Scribner

Assistant for Nursing

Carl Simmons

Coordinator Building Maintenance

Mechanic

Scott Shanley

Cleaner

Diana C. Smith

Coordinator for Institutional Effectiveness

A.A., A.A.S., Columbia-Greene Community

College; B.S., Empire State College;

President’s Award - Classified Staff: 2013

Adrianne Tyrrell

Associate for Science

A.A.S., SUNY College Cobleskill

Pedro Velazquez

Cleaner, Maintenance

Kenneth Ward

Cleaner, Maintenance

PART-TIME EMPLOYEES

(as of July 1, 2023)

Daryl Blanks

Security Guard for Security and Safety

Carl Brash

Cleaner for Buildings and Grounds

Elyse Browne

Library Assistant

William Burka Jr.

Security Guard for Security and Safety

Joseph Carr

Cleaner for Buildings and Grounds

Lifelong Learner Award 2023

Joseph Cordato

Cleaner for Buildings and Grounds

Austin Dacey

Hudson Link Program Liaison

Brian DiCamillo

Security Guard for Security and Safety

Carol Doerfer

Consultant to Academic Affairs

Frank Donoso

Security Guard for Security and Safety

Michael Esslie

Head Coach – Women's Soccer

Austin Haley-Berry

Assistant for Athletics, Assistant Coach –

Baseball

William Hanna

Security Guard for Security and Safety

President’s Award Part-time Staff: 2013

J. Dean Hapeman

Security Guard for Security and Safety

Marisa Hayes

Assistant for Accessibility Services

R. Skip Ingham

Head Coach – Baseball

Richard Juliano

Security Guard for Security and Safety

Michael Koskowski

Security Guard for Security and Safety

Corinne Lasher

Assistant for Community Engagement and

Professional Development

Terrence Lover

Professional Tutor, Mathematics

Angelo Melino

Security Guard for Security and Safety

Erica Nance

Academic Success Coach

Michael Natransky

Cleaner for Buildings and Grounds

Eileen Ordu

Professional Tutor, ESL and Writing

Galen Pell

Security Guard for Security and Safety

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Robert Pilatich

Security Guard for Security and Safety

Michael Pousada

Security Guard for Security and Safety

Michael Quirk

Security Guard for Security and Safety

Joseph Ross

Head Coach – Men's Basketball

Dewan Sarowar

Security Guard for Security and Safety

Skyler Scampoli

Assistant for Media Services

Philip Simmons

Security Guard for Security and Safety

Kenneth Scott

Security Guard for Security and Safety

John Szatko

Security Guard for Security and Safety

Michael Tarallo

Security Guard for Security and Safety

Holly Wanek

Part Time Assistant Director for Workforce

Development

Cassandra Whitehead

Bookkeeper for Business Office

AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS:

Bookstore

Lesa Milsom

Day Care

Bronwyn Taylor

Director

ADVISORY COMMITTEES

Columbia-Greene Community College

incorporates the assistance of Advisory

Committees in the following areas:

• Automotive Technology (General)

• Business/Information Technology

• Criminal Justice

• Human Services

• Nursing

An Advisory Committee is an officially

established and recognized body of

individuals from the business, industrial, and

labor community selected to assist and advise

the faculty and administration of the college

in the structure and operation of

occupational/technical education programs.

They are a valuable resource in the college’s

continuing goal of meeting program

efficiency and student development.

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State University of New York

STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK

The sixty-four geographically dispersed

campuses of the State University of New York

bring educational opportunity within

commuting distance of virtually every New

Yorker and comprise the nation’s most

diverse system of public higher education.

Because of its structure and comprehensive

programs, SUNY offers students a wide

diversity of educational options to select from:

short-term vocational/technical courses,

certificate programs, baccalaureate degrees,

graduate degrees, and postdoctoral studies.

The university offers access to almost every

field of academic or professional study

somewhere within the system – some 7,500

programs of study overall.

The thirty locally sponsored two-year

community colleges operating within the

SUNY network offer programs that are

directly and immediately job related as well as

degree programs that provide job-entry

educational experience or a transfer

opportunity to a baccalaureate degree at a

senior campus. In the forefront of efforts to

meet the accelerating pace of technological

developments and the requirements of

continuing educational opportunity,

community colleges furnish local industry

with trained technicians and help companies

and employees with retraining and skills

upgrading.

As a public university, SUNY has a special

responsibility to make its rich and varied

resources accessible to all. By focusing its

educational system on the needs of the state,

the university – whose motto is To Learn – To

Search – To Serve – becomes a valuable

resource for meeting those needs for today

and tomorrow. SUNY is committed to serving

as the state's strongest economic and quality-

of-life driver and providing quality education

at an affordable price to New Yorkers and

students from across the country and the

world.

EDUCATION LAW, STATE OF NEW

YORK

A7224-a. Students unable because of religious

beliefs to register or attend classes on certain

days.

1. No person shall be expelled from or be

refused admission as a student to an

institution of higher education for the

reason that he or she is unable, because of

his or her religious beliefs, to register or

attend classes or to participate in any

examination, study or work requirements

on a particular day or days.

2. Any student in an institution of higher

education who is unable, because of his or

her religious beliefs, to attend classes on a

particular day or days shall, because of

such absence on the particular day or days,

be excused from any examination or any

study or work requirements.

3. It shall be the responsibility of the faculty

and of the administrative officials of each

institution of higher education to make

available to each student who is absent

from school because of his or her religious

beliefs an equivalent opportunity to

examination, study, or work requirements

that he or she may have missed because of

such absence on any particular day or

days. No fees of any kind shall be charged

by the institution for making available to

the said student such equivalent

opportunity.

4. If registration, classes, examinations,

study, or work requirements are held on

Friday after four o’clock post meridian or

on Saturday, similar or makeup classes,

examinations, study, or work

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requirements or opportunity to register

shall be made available on other days,

where it is possible and practicable to do

so. No special fees shall be charged to the

student for these classes, examinations,

study, or work requirements or

registration held on other days.

5. In effectuating the provisions of this

section, it shall be the duty of the faculty

and of the administrative officials of each

institution of higher education to exercise

the fullest measure of good faith. No

adverse or prejudicial effects shall result

to any student because of his or her

availing himself or herself of the

provisions of this section.

6. Any student who is aggrieved by the

alleged failure of any faculty or

administrative officials to comply in good

faith with the provisions of this section

shall be entitled to maintain an action or

proceeding in the supreme court of the

county in which such institution of higher

education is located for the enforcement of

his or her rights under this section.

6a. It shall be the responsibility of the

administrative officials of each institution

of higher education to give written notice

to students of their rights under this

section, informing them that each student

who is absent from school because of his

or her religious beliefs must be given an

equivalent opportunity to register for

classes or make up any examination,

study, or work requirements that he or she

may have missed because of such absence

on any particular day or days. No fees of

any kind shall be charged by the

institution for making available to such

student such equivalent opportunity.

As used in this section, the term “institution of

higher education” shall mean any institution

of higher education, recognized and approved

by the Regents of the University of the State

of New York, that provides a course of study

leading to the granting of a post-secondary

degree or diploma. Such term shall not include

any institution that is operated, supervised, or

controlled by a church or by a religious or

denominational organization whose

educational programs are principally designed

for the purpose of training ministers or other

religious functionaries or for the purpose of

propagating religious doctrines. As used in

this section, the term “religious belief” shall

mean beliefs associated with any corporation

organized and operated exclusively for

religious purposes, which is not disqualified

for tax exemption under section 501 of the

United States Code

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Disclosure of Completion, Persistence, and Transfer Rates

DISCLOSURE OF COMPLETION, PERSISTENCE, AND TRANSFER RATES

PURSUANT TO TERMS OF THE STUDENT RIGHT-TO-KNOW ACT

INSTITUTION: COLUMBIA-GREENE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Gender

Race

Initial Cohort

Entered Fall 2019

(1)

Graduated Within

Three Years

(2)

Transferred

Out

(3)

Still Enrolled

as of Fall 2022

(4)

No Longer Enrolled

as of Fall 2022

(5)

Men

American Indian or Alaska Native

---

Asian

100%

67%

33%

Black or African American

100%

11%

78%

Hispanic/Latino

100%

25%

17%

58%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

---

White

100%

30%

17%

46%

Two or more races

----

---

Nonresident alien

---

Unknown

100%

Subtotal

100%

29%

16%

49%

Women

American Indian or Alaska Native

---

Asian

100%

50%

25%

Black or African American

100%

37%

13%

50%

Hispanic/Latino

100%

43%

14%

43%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

---

White

100%

39%

23%

12%

26%

Two or more races

100%

20%

80%

Nonresident alien

---

Unknown

100%

Subtotal

100%

36%

22%

11%

31%

Total 100% 33% 19% 9% 39%

Cohort: First-time, full-time, degree/certificate-seeking students who entered in Fall 2019

Col 1 = Cols 2+3+4+5

Source: IPEDS Graduation Rates 2022-23

Office of Institutional Research, Planning, and Effectiveness

April 2023

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Index

Academic Advisement ..................................... 45

Academic Advising .......................................... 46

Academic and Student Services ....................... 44

Academic Appeals ........................................... 41

Academic Calendar ............................................ 6

Academic Divisions ......................................... 77

Academic Grievance Procedure ....................... 41

Academic Integrity ........................................... 37

Academic Philosophy ...................................... 10

Academic Progress ........................................... 40

Academic Progress Charts ............................... 40

Academic Requirements for NYS Programs ... 55

Academic Standards and Regulations .............. 29

Academic Status............................................... 38

Acceptance Criteria .......................................... 18

Accounting Studies (Certificate) (Business) .... 90

Accreditation of the College ............................ 10

Accreditations .................................................... 1

Adding a Course .............................................. 30

Administration, Faculty and Staff .................. 254

Admission of Persons with Prior Felony

Convictions .................................................. 19

Admissions ....................................................... 16

Adolescence Education - Teacher Education

Program/Humanities (A.A.) English

Concentration ............................................ 126

Adolescence Education - Teacher Education

Program/Mathematics and Science (A.S.)

Biology Concentration ............................... 122

Adolescence Education - Teacher Education

Program/Mathematics and Science (A.S.)

Chemistry Concentration ........................... 130

Adolescence Education - Teacher Education

Program/Mathematics and Science (A.S.)

Mathematics Concentration ....................... 124

Adolescence Education - Teacher Education

Program/Social Science (A.A.) Social

Studies Concentration ................................ 128

Adult Learning Institute ..................................... 15

Adult Student Honor Society ........................... 42

Adult Student Orientation ................................ 49

Advanced Standing .......................................... 25

Advising, Career & Transfer Services ............. 46

Advisory Committees .................................... 262

Affiliated Organizations ................................. 262

Affirmative Action ............................................. 1

ALPHA BETA GAMMA Honor Society ........ 43

Alumni Association ......................................... 13

Appeal for Maximum Timeframe .................... 59

Appeal of Federal Aid Ineligibility Decision .. 59

Applicants with an IEP Diploma or CDOS

Credential .................................................... 21

Applicants without a High School Diploma .... 21

Application for Graduation .............................. 69

Application Procedures and Requirements ...... 16

Approved Grading System .............................. 38

Armed Forces Credit ....................................... 28

Arts Center ....................................................... 11

Associate in Applied Science .......................... 70

Associate in Arts .............................................. 70

Associate in Occupational Studies ................... 71

Associate in Science ........................................ 70

Asynchronous Online Course Delivery ........... 75

Athletics and Intramurals ................................. 45

Attendance Policy ............................................ 36

Audit Policy ..................................................... 29

Automotive Technology .................................. 82

Automotive Technology (A.O.S.) ................... 84

Automotive Technology (Certificate) .............. 86

Board of Trustees ............................................... 2

Book Vouchers ................................................ 58

Books and Supplies, Aid for ............................ 58

Bookstore ......................................................... 45

Business A.A.S. (Online Delivery) .................. 92

Business—Accounting (A.A.S.) ...................... 88

Business—Business Administration (A.A.S.) . 96

Business–Business Administration (A.S.) ....... 94

Cannabis Careers (Certificate) ......................... 98

Cannabis Cultivation and Processing

Microcredential ......................................... 195

Cannabis Retail and Sales Microcredential ... 196

Career & Transfer ............................................ 46

Catalog Title Page ............................................. 1

Certificate Programs ........................................ 71

Change of Curriculum ..................................... 39

Child Care Center ............................................ 45

Childhood Education - Teacher Education

Program/Humanities (A.A.) English

Concentration ............................................ 117

Childhood Education - Teacher Education

Program/Mathematics and Science (A.S.)

Biology Concentration .............................. 113

Childhood Education - Teacher Education

Program/Mathematics and Science (A.S.)

Mathematics Concentration....................... 115

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Childhood Education - Teacher Education

Program/Social Science (A.A.) History

Concentration ............................................ 119

Civic Engagement and Leadership

Microcredential .......................................... 197

Classroom Expectation .................................... 35

CoGreene Presents ............................................ 15

College Board Advanced Placement Exam ..... 27

College Campus ............................................... 11

College Central ................................................ 47

College in the High School (CIHS) ................. 21

College Level Examination Program (CLEP) . 26

College or University Transcripts .................... 24

Columbia County Board of Supervisors ............ 3

Columbia-Greene Community College

Foundation Board of Directors ...................... 2

Columbia-Greene Community Foundation

Award Programs .......................................... 61

Community ...................................................... 10

Community Engagement and Professional

Development................................................ 14

Computation of Cumulative Average .............. 38

Computer Science (A.S.) ............................... 100

Concurrent Enrollment at Columbia-Greene

Community College ..................................... 22

Concurrent Enrollment Program for Qualified

High School Students .................................. 21

Construction Technology Building .................. 12

Construction Technology/Preservation

Carpentry (Certificate) ............................... 104

Cost of Attendance Estimated .......................... 51

Course Delivery Modalities ............................. 75

Course Descriptions ....................................... 203

Course Electives Key ....................................... 81

Course Load Limitations .................................. 29

Course Requirements ....................................... 36

Course Substitutions ........................................ 29

Credit for Life Experience ............................... 28

Crime Statistics ................................................ 49

Criminal Justice (A.A.) .................................. 107

Criminal Justice (A.A.S.) ............................... 109

Criteria for Testing ........................................... 18

Cross Registration of Full-Time Students ........ 29

Curriculum Changes and Second Degrees ....... 61

Customer Skills for Professions

Microcredential .......................................... 198

Cyber Security/Digital Forensics (A.S.) ........ 102

Day Care Center ............................................... 45

Deadline Dates for Verification ....................... 50

Dean's List and President’s List ....................... 40

Definitions........................................................ 16

Degree and Certificate Programs ..................... 69

Degree and Certificate Requirements .............. 69

Degree Applicable Credit Hours ..................... 50

Degree, Certificate and Microcredential

Programs ..................................................... 78

Delinquent Accounts ....................................... 64

Direct Loan Program ....................................... 53

Directory Information ...................................... 34

Disclosure of Completion, Persistence, and

Transfer Rates ........................................... 265

Discount Grades/Fresh Start ............................ 39

Dismissal ......................................................... 41

Dropping a Course ........................................... 30

DSST (DSST Subject Standardized Tests) ...... 26

ELL/ESL Placement Test ................................ 19

Employment..................................................... 75

English Proficiency .......................................... 23

Enrollment Status and Repeat Coursework ..... 59

Environmental Biology (A.S.) ....................... 133

Estimated Costs – Non NY Residents ............. 52

Estimated Costs – NY Residents ..................... 51

Excelsior External Degree Examinations ........ 28

Excelsior Scholarship ...................................... 57

Fall Academic Calendar .................................... 6

Federal College Work Study Programs

(FCWS) ....................................................... 53

Federal Financial Aid Programs ...................... 52

Federal Financial Aid Refund Policy for Total

Withdrawals ................................................ 68

Federal Student Aid Satisfactory Academic

Progress ....................................................... 58

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity

Grant (FSEOG) ........................................... 52

FERPA ............................................................. 31

Final Grades ............................................... 38, 39

Financial Aid ................................................... 50

Financial Need and Expected Family

Contribution ................................................ 51

Fine Arts (A.A.) ............................................. 135

FOCUS2 Career Tool ...................................... 46

Foreign Student Financial Statement ............... 23

Foundations of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

(DEI) Microcredential ............................... 199

Fresh ................................................................ 39

Further Education ............................................ 75

Further Education and Employment Outcomes

Measures ..................................................... 75

Galleries ........................................................... 12

General Financial Aid Requirements ............... 50

General Information .......................................... 9

Goals .................................................................. 9

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Good Academic Standing ................................ 40

Grade Change................................................... 39

Graduation with Honors or High Honors ......... 69

Greene County Legislators ................................ 3

Health Care Facilitator Microcredential ........ 200

Health Services/College Nurse ........................ 49

High School Completion Status ....................... 51

High School or Secondary School Transcript .. 23

Homeschooled Applicants ............................... 22

Honors Studies Program .................................. 41

Hudson River Environmental Field Station ..... 12

Human Services (A.S.) .................................. 137

Hybrid Course Delivery ................................... 75

Hybrid Remote Course Delivery...................... 75

Hyflex Course Delivery ................................... 75

Identity and Statement of Educational Purpose60

Immunization Requirements for College

Students ....................................................... 20

In Person with Remote Option Course

Delivery ....................................................... 76

Independent Study ........................................... 31

Individual Studies (A.A.) ............................... 139

Individual Studies (A.A.S.) ............................ 141

Individual Studies (A.O.S.) Automotive

Technology Concentration ........................ 142

Individual Studies (A.O.S.) Automotive

Technology Concentration;

Business/Accounting Concentration;

Computer Science Concentration;

Construction Technology Concentration ... 142

Individual Studies (A.O.S.)

Business/Accounting Concentration.......... 142

Individual Studies (A.O.S.) Computer Science

Concentration ............................................ 142

Individual Studies (A.O.S.) Construction

Technology Concentration ........................ 142

Individual Studies (A.O.S.) Police Basic

Training Concentration .............................. 142

Individual Studies (A.S.) ................................ 140

In-Person Course Delivery ............................... 75

Institutional Degree Requirements................... 70

Internal (C-GCC) Challenge Examinations ..... 27

International Students ...................................... 23

Jointly Registered Teacher Education Program

with SUNY New Paltz ............................... 112

Jointly Registered Teacher Education Program

with SUNY New Paltz/Certification Option

Adolescence ............................................... 132

Jointly Registered Teacher Education Program

with SUNY New Paltz/Certification Option

Childhood .................................................. 121

Laptop and Calculator Loan Programs ............ 47

Liberal Arts and Science – Mathematics/Science

(A.S.) Chiropractic Medicine

Concentration ........................................... 153

Liberal Arts and Science – Mathematics/Science

(A.S.) Health Concentrations .................... 150

Liberal Arts and Science – Mathematics/Science

(A.S.) Health Sciences Concentration ....... 151

Liberal Arts and Science – Mathematics/Science

(A.S.) Medical Imaging/Radiography X-ray

or Ultrasound Concentration ..................... 155

Liberal Arts and Science – Mathematics/Science

(A.S.) Occupational Therapy

Concentration ............................................ 159

Liberal Arts and Science – Mathematics/Science

(A.S.) Pharmacy Concentration ................ 161

Liberal Arts and Science – Mathematics/Science

(A.S.) Physical Therapy Concentration ..... 157

Liberal Arts and Science – Mathematics/Science

(A.S.) Physician Assistant Concentration . 163

Liberal Arts and Science–Humanities (A.A.) 144

Liberal Arts and Science–Humanities (A.A.)

Communication Concentration ................. 146

Liberal Arts and Science—Mathematics/Science

(A.S.) ......................................................... 148

Liberal Arts and Science–Social Science

(A.A.) ........................................................ 165

Liberal Arts and Science–Social Science

(A.A.) History Concentration .................... 169

Liberal Arts and Science–Social Science (A.A.)

Psychology Concentration................. 167, 170

Library and Media Services ............................. 44

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Challenge

Opportunities ............................................. 183

Location of the OAS ........................................ 48

Main Building .................................................. 11

Medical Assisting (A.A.S.) ............................ 171

Medical Office Assistant (Certificate) ........... 176

Microcredentials ............................................ 195

Mission .............................................................. 9

Multiple Degrees at C-GCC ............................ 24

Multiple Measures and Placement Tests ......... 19

New York State Aid for Part Time Study

(APTS) ........................................................ 56

New York State Financial Aid ......................... 55

New York State Part-Time Scholarship (PTS) 56

New York State Satisfactory Academic

Progress ....................................................... 55

Non-credit Courses .......................................... 14

Non-Traditional Degrees ................................. 75

Note to Parents ................................................. 34

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Notification to Student of Required

Documentation of Verification .................... 50

Nursing ........................................................... 178

Nursing Licensure and Degree Transfer ........ 186

Nursing Program Curriculum......................... 188

Nursing Program Progression ........................ 186

Nursing Scholarships ....................................... 62

NVRA .............................................................. 48

NYS Scholarship Programs ............................. 57

Off-Campus Housing ....................................... 48

Office of Accessibility Services ....................... 47

Office of Career Success .................................. 46

Older Adult Audit ............................................ 29

Orientation ....................................................... 49

Other Scholarships ........................................... 63

Pell Grants ........................................................ 52

PHI THETA KAPPA Honor Society ............... 43

Placement Test Retesting ................................. 18

Police Basic Training (Certificate) ................ 191

President’s List................................................. 40

Presidential Scholarships ................................. 62

Prior Learning Assessment .............................. 25

Probation .......................................................... 40

Professional Academic Center ......................... 11

Re-admission.................................................... 24

Refund Policy................................................... 67

Regaining Eligibility for Federal Student Aid . 59

Registration Policies ........................................ 29

Repeating Courses ........................................... 39

Returning Nursing Students ........................... 184

Schedule of Tuition and Fees ........................... 66

Semester Credit Hour ....................................... 39

Sexual Harassment Policy ................................ 49

Small Business Microcredential..................... 201

Sponsors ........................................................... 10

Spring Academic Calendar ................................ 7

State University of New York ........................ 263

Student Access to Records ............................... 35

Student Activities and Clubs ............................ 45

Student Conduct ............................................... 35

Student Loan Program ..................................... 53

Student Records ............................................... 31

Student Review Committee ............................. 18

Student Rights .................................................. 35

Student Success Center .................................... 44

Summer Academic Calendar ............................. 8

SUNY .............................................................. 74

SUNY Board of Trustees ................................... 3

SUNY Chancellor’s Office ................................ 3

SUNY General Education Knowledge and Skill

Areas ........................................................... 72

SUNY General Education Program ................. 72

Synchronous Remote Course Delivery ............ 75

Table of Contents ............................................... 4

TAP – NYS Tuition Assistance Program ........ 55

TAP (with ADA) ............................................. 56

TAP Payments ................................................. 56

Teacher Education Program .......................... 111

Teaching Assistant (Certificate) .................... 193

Technology Center .......................................... 11

Testing in the Student Success Center ............. 44

Timing of Evaluations and Evaluation Process 58

Title IX .............................................................. 1

Training for Business and Industry .................. 14

Transcripts ................................................. 38, 39

Transfer Articulation Agreements ................... 74

Transfer Credit ................................................. 25

Transfer Credit - Previous College Work ........ 25

Transfer Opportunities ..................................... 71

Transfer Opportunities/Articulation

Agreements ................................................. 74

Transfer Policies and Prior Learning Assessment

for Advanced Standing ................................ 25

Transfer Students in Nursing ......................... 185

Tuition and Fees .............................................. 64

Tuition Refunds ............................................... 64

Tuition Residency ............................................ 64

Unsatisfactory Academic Progress Status ....... 58

Unusual Enrollment History ............................ 60

Values ................................................................ 9

Verification Procedures (Financial Aid) .......... 50

Veteran's Tuition Deferrals .............................. 65

Vision................................................................. 9

Waiver of Requirements .................................. 29

Warning Notices ........................................ 38, 39

William D. Ford Direct Loan Program ............ 53

Withdraw/Drop ................................................ 61

Withdrawal ...................................................... 30

Work Study ...................................................... 53

Workforce New York ...................................... 14

Workplace Professionalism Microcredential . 202

Year Round Federal Pell Grants ...................... 52