GC Catalog 2011 2012 - Gaston College

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Degrees, Diplomas & CertificatesDiplomas• Official transcript from International CorrespondenceSchool• Official transcript from Home School3. Request that all colleges previously attendedsubmit official transcripts.4. Schedule and take the placement test. Theplacement test may not be required of anyperson who has scored 500 on the verbalsection and 520 on the math section of theSAT. Students who score a 21 or higher onthe English portion of the ACT will be exemptedfrom the Writing and Reading portions ofthe college’s placement test. Students whoscore a 21 or higher on Mathematics portionof the ACT will be exempted from the Mathportion of the college’s placement test. (Alltest scores must be less than five years old.)A transfer student who has earned a “C” inboth college level math and English from aregionally accredited institution shall havethe test waived.ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS TO BE ELIGIBLETO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE PRACTICALNURSING PROGRAM:1. Must submit a minimum composite score of18 on the American College Test (ACT) or 850on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) (theCritical Reading and Math scores only). Mustbe taken within 5 years of date of application.2. Must have a grades of “C” or better in all requiredcollege courses listed as part of thenursing major (PNE).3. The required course in Anatomy & Physiologymust be taken within the last 10 years ofmaking application.4. The ACT will be waived for students who holda Baccalaureate or higher degree from anaccredited college or university.5. International students and U.S. residentapplicants whose primary spoken languageis not English will be required to demonstrateEnglish proficiency. This may be establishedby scoring no less than 540 (207 on the computer)on the Test of English as a ForeignLanguage (TOEFL). The Department Chairpersonof the Practical Nursing Program,in consultation with the Dean of the HealthEducation Institute, will determine the meansof demonstrating proficiency on an individualbasis.6. Current CPR certification (adult, infant, childand FBAO certification) is required prior toentrance to the program.7. Students may be required to submit documentationof additional non-academic criteriasuch as, but not limited to, criminal backgroundchecks and urine drug testing. If theclinical facility refuses to allow the student todo clinical at the facility based on said findings,the student would not be allowed tocontinue in the program.8. Students on academic probation or suspensiondue to related course work will be deniedadmission to the Practical Nursing EducationProgram. A student must have a 2.0 orbetter for admission.The final selection of applicants into the programis based on the following criteria, which has beenapproved by the Admissions Committee madeup of the nursing faculty. The final selectionof applicants into the program is made by thenursing faculty.1. ACT/SAT score2. Number of required courses completed byend of the Fall Semester prior to enteringprogram.3. Grade Point Average (GPA) in required coursesonly.A completed health form documenting satisfactoryemotional and physical health is requiredbefore entrance into the program by date to beannounced by Nursing Department Chairperson.Forms will be provided by the College.Individuals interested in additional informationabout the Practical Nursing Program should contactBeverly Davis, Chairperson Practical NursingProgram at 704.748.1062 or 704.748.1063.Deadline for Practical Nursing Application: March1st of each year.FirstCreditPSY* 110 Life Span Development 3BIO* 163 Anatomy & Physiology 5NUR 101 Practical Nursing I 11NUR 118 Nutrition/Diet Therapy 2Semester Total 21SecondENG* 111 Expository Writing 3NUR 102 Practical Nursing II 12NUR 117 Pharmacology 2Semester Total 17ThirdNUR 103 Practical Nursing III 10Semester Total 10Total Semester Hour Credits: 48*Required non-nursing courses.116
Degrees, Diplomas & CertificatesDiplomasOffice AdministrationDiploma (D25370)The Office Administration diploma curriculum isdesigned for the individual entering, upgrading, orretraining in the office occupations. Special emphasisis on basic office duties and responsibilities forthe computerized workplace.Study in areas such as keyboarding, oral and writtencommunication, and word processing will enable theindividual to function effectively as a receptionist,general office technician, or computer operator.Program Learning Outcomes:1. Students will demonstrate effective use ofcomputer software applications to performoffice functions related to office systemstechnology.2. Students will demonstrate proper use of terminologyand effective communication techniquesrelated to office systems technology.3. Students will demonstrate the ability to manageworking relationships with internal andexternal customers.4. Students will demonstrate the ability to definea problem, identify possible solutions,and develop and implement solutions to issuesarising in a business setting (individuallyand-or in work groups).5. Students will be able to identify professional,ethical, and social issues related to office systemstechnology.FallCreditACA 118 College Study Skills 2OST 131 Keyboarding 2OST 136 Word Processing 3OST 137 Office Software Applications 3OST 164 Text Editing Applications 313SpringENG 111 Expository Writing 3OST 132 Keyboard Skill Building 2OST 153 Office Finance Solutions 2OST 162 Executive Terminology 3OST 184 Records Management 3OST 289 Office Administration Mgmt 316SummerENG 114 Prof Research and Reporting 3orENG 112 Argument-Based ResearchorENG 113 Literature-Based ResearchOST 134 Text Entry and Formatting 3OST 286 Professional Development 3ElectiveNatural Science orMAT 115 or Higher 312Total Semester Hour Credits: 41Course credits in OST earned over five yearsago will not apply toward the diploma in OfficeAdministration.The courses taken in this diploma may be appliedtoward the Associate of Applied Science degree inOffice Administration.ScienceDiploma In Science (D10400)The Diploma in Science shall be granted for plannedprograms of study consisting of a minimum of 44and a maximum of 47 semester hours of approvedcollege transfer courses with a grade of C or betterin each course. Within the diploma program, thecollege shall include opportunities for the achievementof competence in reading, writing, oral communication,fundamental mathematical skills, andthe basic use of computers.Program Learning Outcomes:1. Use computers and other educational technologiesto achieve academic and workrelatedgoals.a. Students should be able to demonstratean understanding of the role and functionof computers and use the computerto solve problems.b. Students should be able to integrate theuse of a calculator or Excel to construct,analyze, solve, and graph solutions toproblems.2. Communicate non-verbally by reading analyticallyand writing fluently.a. Students should be able to demonstratethe ability to organize, plan, and executethe college level expository essay.3. Analyze problems and make logical decisions.Students will meet this outcome by doing atleast one of the following:a. Students should be able to synthesizemathematical criteria to determine anappropriate solution to satisfy the givenconditions of a problem.b. Students should be able to demonstratean understanding of the empirical natureof science and the scientific method anduse this knowledge to analyze problemsand make rational decisions.c. Students should be able to be able toidentify and analyze arguments.117
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