GC Catalog 2011 2012 - Gaston College

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Student InformationPrograms of StudyCertificate Programs• AC/Heating & Refrigeration - Cooling -C35100A• AC/Heating & Refrigeration - Heat Pump -C35100B• AC/Heating & Refrigeration - Heating -C35100C• Accounting - Financial Accounting - C25100C• Accounting - Managerial Accounting -C25100D• Architectural Technology (CAD) - C40100A• Automotive Engines & Power Trains -C60160A• Automotive Fuel & Electrical Systems -C60160B• Basic Law Enforcement Training - C55120• Broadcasting & Production Technology Audio- C30120A• Broadcasting & Production Technology Video- C30120B• Broadcasting & Production Technology AudioVideo - C30120C• Business Administration - Human ResourcesManagement - C2512C• Business Administration - LogisticsManagement - C2512E• Business Administration - Logistics Management- Export Operations - C2512EA• Business Administration - RetailManagement - C25120A• Business Administration - Small BusinessManagement - C25120B• Civil Engineering Technology - C40140• Computer-Integrated Machining Technology– Manual and CNC Turning - C50210A• Computer-Integrated Machining Technology– Manual and CNC Milling - C50210B• Computer-Integrated Machining Technology– CNC and CAM - C50210C• Computer Programming - C25130• Computerized Accounting - C25100A• Dietary Manager - C45310*• Early Childhood Education - C55220C• Early Childhood Education(Childcare Administration) - C55220B• Early Childhood Education(Infant/Toddler Care) - C55290• Early Childhood Education(School-Age) - C55220D• Early Childhood Education(Special Needs) - C55220E• Electrical/Electronics Technology - C35220• Electronics Engineering Technology - C40200• Federal Income Tax - C25100B• Human Services Technology - C45380• Human Services Technology Work withAt-Risk Youth Certificate – C45380A• Industrial Systems Technology - C50240• Industrial Systems Technology /Industrial Safety - C50240B• Information Systems Security - C25270• Information Technology (General) - C25260• Lateral Entry - C55430• Legal Office Administration - Basic - C2536AA• Legal Office Administration - Intermediate -C2536AB• Mechanical Engineering Technology - C40320• Mechanical Engineering Technology -Mechatronics Option - C40320A• Medical Office Administration (Basic) -C25310A• Medical Office Administration (Intermediate) -C25310B• Medical Office Administration -Medical Billing & Coding - C25310C• Networking Technology - C25340• Nursing Assistant - C45480*• Office Administration - Basic - C25370A• Office Administration - Intermediate -C25370B• Phlebotomy - C45600*• Truck Driver Training - C60300(Applications submitted through CaldwellCC & TI only)• Web Technologies - C25290• Welding - Level I - C50420A• Welding - Level II - C50420BNon-Degree• College Special Studies - T90990(Personal interest class)• Visiting Students – T90990V(Students Visiting from Another College)• Huskins Class (High School Students) -T90970• Dual Enrollment (High School Students) -T90980• Learn and Earn Online(High School Students) - T90920• Health Transfer - A10300HT• Non-Destructive Examination Technology -T90990ND• Undecided - A10300UNOTES:* Allied Health Technology programs require anadditional application process within eachdivision.** Students will automatically be re-classifiedupon meeting divisional eligibility criteria.24
Student InformationDevelopmental EducationDEVELOPMENTAL EDUCATIONThe Developmental Education Program provides studentswith the opportunity to build academic skillsand acquire the background that should facilitatesuccess in their desired curriculum program. Applicantsto degree, diploma, and certificate programsare required to complete the COMPASS PlacementTest which provides placement information for reading,English, and math. Once the placement scoresare determined, students are counseled about thecourses needed in order to reach their academic andcareer goals. Students in developmental coursesmay concurrently register for certain courses withintheir desired curriculum if those courses do notrequire completion of one of the developmentalcourses as prerequisite.Developmental courses include basic college preparatorycourses in reading, writing, and mathematics.In addition, the program offers a study skills classthat teaches strategies for successful learning.Students placing into two or more developmentalclasses should also take College Study Skills.Developmental Education CoursesCreditENG 080 Writing Foundations 4ENG 090 Composition Strategies 3ENG 090A Composition Strategies Lab 1RED 070 Essential Reading Skills 4RED 080 Intro to College Reading 4RED 090 Improved College Reading 4MAT 060 Essential Mathematics 4MAT 070 Introductory Algebra 4MAT 080 Intermediate Algebra 4SCI 090 Skills for the Sciences 3Gaston College Learning Center (GCLC)The Gaston College Learning Center (GCLC), establishedin 1996, is designed to provide students withopportunities for academic and personal growth.The center is committed to the philosophy that givenadequate services, support, time, and appropriateteaching strategies, all students can successfullyaccomplish their academic goals, whether that goalincludes transfer to a four-year institution or the successfulcompletion of a single course.GCLC services are available to a diverse constituency.The program places primary emphasis on servingthe needs of students “at risk” in the college environment.These students traditionally include those whoare economically and educationally disadvantaged,disabled, or under-prepared and students who aremembers of non-traditional or minority groups. However,services are not limited to these groups. TheGCLC actively provides support to all students experiencingdifficulty in achieving their potential. Additionally,faculty members may use the academicsupport services to supplement their classroom instructionby referring students to the GCLC.This service to the faculty also includes consultationon students’ needs, supplementary educational materials,and additional academic support services.The program GCLC's primary function is to provideacademic support services to the general studentpopulation which includes the following:1. GCLC Peer-Tutoring Services: This programprovides tutorial services in selected generaleducation courses for all students byappointment or walk-in basis. The programis staffed by tutors who have completed 12credit hours or more (not including developmentalclasses). All tutors undergo initialtraining and meet regularly for planning,evaluation, and skills development. Tutoringservices are available for students having difficultyin passing a course and for studentswanting to improve course grades.2. Help for under-prepared students: Underpreparedstudents who arrive at Gaston Collegeneed special assistance during theirfirst few semesters on campus and beyond.Through the GCLC, these under-preparedstudents are provided with support, specialattention, and academic tutoring. They havespecial advisors among the developmentaleducation faculty and staff, and are providedwith the resources necessary to assistthem in becoming successful, independentlearners.Peer Tutoring ProgramThe Gaston College Peer Tutoring Program is a partof the larger academic support service called theGaston College Learning Center. Tutorial servicesare offered in core curriculum courses on a walkinbasis. The program is staffed by paid and volunteertutors who have A’s in the courses they tutor,and who are recommended by their instructor orthe chair of the department in which the courseis taught. Tutors are carefully interviewed by theLearning Center Coordinator and undergo an initialtraining period. They also meet regularly with othertutors and staff members for planning, evaluation,and skills development. Careful records are maintainedon all tutoring sessions. In addition to beingknowledgeable and well-trained, tutors are also chosenfor their sensitivity toward students and for theirinterest in teaching.Students who are not satisfied with their understandingor performance in a course may use this25
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