Program Description - Pellissippi State Community College

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Internship. Usually a nonpaid position that offers experience related to the
major. Some Career/Technical programs require an internship for graduation.
Job Competency Guarantee. Any Career/Technical graduate judged by his or
her employer as lacking in technical job skills expected of an entry-level
employee may take additional courses, up to 15 semester hours, at no charge to
the student or employer.
Learning and Testing Center. Located in the Educational Resources Center
(Library), the center provides free tutoring in a variety of subjects. They also provide
makeup and standardized testing for students.
Legitimate Educational Interest. One that arises from the faculty or staff
m e m b e r’s fulfillment of assigned responsibilities, and disclosure shall be limited
to information necessary to fulfill those responsibilities.
L o a n .Financial assistance that must be paid back, usually within a specified time.
Major. The student’s program of study. Students whose primary goal is to
transfer to a four-year college or university enroll in the College
Transfer/University Parallel program. Students whose primary goal is to seek
immediate employment after graduation enroll in a Career/Technical program.
Non-credit Course. Any course that does not offer college credit upon
completion.
Part-time Student. A student enrolled in fewer than 12 credit hours during any
semester.
P l a c e m e n t . The College Placement Office. Placement can help
Career/Technical graduates find jobs after graduation. This office may also be
able to help students find jobs while enrolled.
Placement Te s t . If current A C T / S ATscores are not available or if transcripts are
not available showing college-level course work in math and/or English, students
may be required to take the placement test to determine level of proficiency.
P re re q u i s i t e .Arequirement that must be met before enrolling in certain courses.
Priority Registration. The earliest opportunity to register for classes. Check
the academic calendar in the Catalog and Handbook or the Schedule of Classes
for dates.
P.S. ... Web. The Web registration system where students can find out information
such as the name of their advisor and their grades. Students can also register
for classes after advisement, view their transcripts, and run a degree audit.
Scholarship. Financial assistance that does not have to be paid back. Most
scholarships have specific application criteria.