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sussex.edu • 973.300.2207CONTENTS 1ACADEMIC CALENDARS ..........................2-3ABOUT SCCCAcreditation, Mission, Vision, Goals, Fast Facts,History.......................................................................4 6DEGREES & CERTIFICATESThe Associate of Arts, Associate of Fine Arts,Associate of Science, Associate of Applied Science,Professional Certificates ..................................35-36Check Sheets...................................................37-87CONTENTS 2Admission & RegistrationApplying to SCCC, Chargeback, County & StateResidency Requirements, Declaration of Major,Home-schooled Students, ImmunizationRequirements, International Students .....................5Matriculation/Enrollment Status & ClassificationStudent Record Confidentiality, Summer andWinterim Sessions, Testing, Placement Using SAT orAccuplacer Scores................................................6-9Transcript and Transfer Information....................9-10 7COURSE DESCRIPTIONSUnderstanding the Course Offerings, CourseDescriptions ...................................................35-36 3TUITION, FEES AND FINANCIAL AIDTuition, Fees, Residency Requirements,Refund Policy .........................................................11Methods of Payment, Financial Aid: How to Applyfor Financial Assistance, When to Apply, StudentPortal, Changes in Financial Circumstances andUnusual Situations..................................................12Other Aid, Federal Financial Aid Programs, StateFinancial Aid Programs, New Jersey Scholarships andGrants, Financial Aid Criteria, Federal Aid and ItsEffect on Degree Programs, Federal Aid and Its Effecton Certificate Programs, Federal Student Aid ReturnPolicy 2010-2012, Institutional Charge Policy,Charges – Educational Costs, More Financial AidInformation........................................................13-17 8DIVISION OF COMMUNITYEDUCATION & WORKFORCEDEVELOPMENTCommunity Educaton (CE): Alternate Route forTeacher Certification (NPTNJ), Community Education,Customized Training for Businesses, Public SafetyTraining Academy.................................................128Health Sciences: Health Sciences Tuition andFees, Emergency Medical Technician-BasicProgram, Homemaker-Home Health Aide Program,Medical Assistant Program, Surgical TechnologyProgram ......................................................129-132 4STUDENT SERVICESAthletics, Counceling & Advising Center, Online Toolsfor Students, Student Activities........................18-19Student Publications, Students Rights &Responsibilities, Textbooks, Veteran’s Affairs....20-21 9 10CULTURAL & COMMUNITYAlumni Association, Art Gallery, Betty June SilconasPoetry Center, College Hill Perspectives, CulturalAffairs, EDTV, Channel 20, Foundation, Job Board,Teen Arts..............................................................133CAMPUS DIRECTORYCampus Departments and Phone Numbers, Boardof Trustees, Sussex County Board of ChosenFreeholders, Foundation Board of Directors....................................................................134-135 5ACADEMICSAcademic Requirements: Transitional Studies,General Education Requirements.....................22-26Academic Services and Initiatives: AcademicAdvisement, Articulation Agreements, ClearingCorporation Business Learning Center, ComputerLabs, Distance Learning, Dual Admissions, LearningCenter, Library, Programs for High School Students,Service Learning, University Center .................27-29Academic Policies: Academic Integrity, AcademicProbation, Attendance, Dean’s List, Grading,Dropping and Adding Courses, Graduation.....30-341

Sussex County Community College Catalog 2010–2012ACADEMIC CALENDARACADEMIC CALENDAR2010–2011Fall 2010Wed, Sept 1 ...................Orientation-New & Transfer StudentsMon, Sept 6 .................................Labor Day - College ClosedTues, Sept 7..............Classes begin; Late Registration beginsMon, Nov 15 toWed, Nov 24 ......Priority Registration for Winterim and SpringWed, Nov. 24 (5:00 pm) toSun, Nov 28 ...............Thanksgiving Holiday – College ClosedMon, Nov. 29.....................................Open registration beginsThurs, Dec 23...................................Final day of the semesterFri, Dec 24 toSun, Jan 2, 2011 .................Winter Holiday – College ClosedWinterim 2011Tues, Jan 4................Classes begin: Late Registration beginsMon, Jan 17 ............Martin Luther King Day – College ClosedThurs, Jan 20 ..........................................Final day of WinterimSpring 2011Mon, Jan 17 ............Martin Luther King Day – College ClosedThurs, Jan 20............Orientation for New & Transfer StudentsMon, Jan 24..............Classes begin; Late Registration beginsMon, Mar 14 toSun, Mar 20 .........................................................Spring BreakMon, Apr 4 toFri, Apr 15................Priority Registration for Summer and FallMon, Apr 18 .....................................Open Registration beginsMon, May 16 ..........................................Final day of semesterThurs, May 19...................................................GraduationSummer I 2011Mon, May 23.............Classes begin; Late Registration beginsSat, May 28 to ..........Memorial Day Holiday – College ClosedMon, May 30Wed, June 15.........................................Final day of Summer I2011–2012Summer II 2011Mon, Jun 20..............Classes begin; Late Registration beginsSat, Jul 2–Mon, Jul 4 ..........................................................................................Independence Day Holiday – College ClosedWed, Aug 3...............Final day of Summer II (3 credit classes)Wed, Aug 10.............Final day of Summer II (4 credit classes)Summer III 2011Sat, Jul 2–Mon, Jul 4 ....................Independence Day Holiday.......................................................................– College ClosedTues, Jul 5.................Classes begin; Late Registration beginsWed, Aug 10 ........................................Final day of Summer IIIFall 2011Wed, Aug 31 .............Orientation for New & Transfer StudentsMon, Sept 5 .................................Labor Day - College ClosedTues, Sept 6..............Classes begin; Late Registration beginsMon, Nov 14 toWed, Nov 23 ......Priority Registration for Winterim and SpringWed, Nov 23 (5:00 pm) toSun, Nov 27 ...............Thanksgiving Holiday – College ClosedMon, Nov 28 ....................................Open Registration beginsThurs, Dec 22...................................Final day of the semesterSat, Dec 24 toMon, Jan 2, 2012..................Winter Holiday – College ClosedWinterim 2012Wed, Jan 4................Classes begin: Late Registration beginsMon, Jan 16 ............Martin Luther King Day – College ClosedFriday, Jan 20.........................................Final day of semesterSpring 2012Mon, Jan 16 ............Martin Luther King Day – College ClosedThurs, Jan 19............Orientation for New & Transfer StudentsMon, Jan 23..............Classes begin; Late Registration beginsMon, Mar 19 toSun, Mar 25 .........................................................Spring BreakMon, Apr 9 toFri, Apr 20................Priority Registration for Summer and FallMon, Apr 23 .....................................Open Registration beginsFri, May 11 .............................................Final day of semesterThurs, May 17...................................................GraduationSummer I 2012Mon, May 21.............Classes begin; Late Registration beginsSat, May 26 toMon, May 28.............Memorial Day Holiday – College ClosedWed, Jun 13 ..........................................Final day of Summer I2

sussex.edu • 973.300.2207Proposed 2012–2013Summer II 2012Mon, Jun 18 ............Classes begin; Late Registration beginsWed, Jul 4........Independence Day Holiday – College ClosedThurs, Jul 5 ....................................................No classes heldThurs, Aug 2............Final day of Summer II (3 credit classes)Thurs, Aug 9............Final day of Summer II (4 credit classes)ACADEMIC CALENDARSummer III 2012Mon, Jul 2................Classes begin; Late Registration beginsWed, Jul 4........Independence Day Holiday – College ClosedThurs, Jul 5 ....................................................No classes heldThurs, Aug 9.......................................Final day of Summer IIIFall 2012Wed, Aug 29............Orientation for New & Transfer StudentsMon, Sept 3................................Labor Day – College ClosedTues, Sept 4.............Classes begin; Late Registration beginsMon, Nov 12 toWed, Nov 21.....Priority Registration for Winterim and SpringWed, Nov 21 (5:00 pm) toSun, Nov 25..............Thanksgiving Holiday – College ClosedMon, Nov 26...................................Open Registration beginsThurs, Dec 20 .................................Final day of the semesterMon, Dec 24 toTues, Jan 1, 2013 ................Winter Holiday – College ClosedWinterim 2013Thurs, Jan 3.............Classes begin: Late Registration beginsFri, Jan 18 .............................................Final day of semesterSpring 2013Mon, Jan 21..........Martin Luther King Day – College ClosedThurs, Jan 24..........Orientation for New & Transfer StudentsMon, Jan 28............Classes begin; Late Registration beginsMon, March 18 toSun, Mar 24Spring BreakMon, April 15 toFri, Apr 26 .............Priority Registration for Summer and FallMon, April 29 .................................Open Registration beginsMon, May 20 ........................................Final day of semesterThurs, May 23 ................................................GraduationSummer I 2013Sat, May 25 toMon, May 27...........Memorial Day Holiday – College ClosedWed, May 29...........Classes begin; Late Registration beginsThurs, June 20 ....................................Final day of Summer IThe College catalog is the official document detailinginformation relevant to student academics, policies andprocedures. The provisions, statements, policies, tuition,fees and contents listed in this catalog are current as ofthe date of publication and subject to change without notice.The contents are for information and notice purposes only.Publication of this catalog does not constitute an agreementof warranty by Sussex County Community College that anyof the contents of the catalog will be continued as stated.Each student is responsible for knowledge of the informationcontained in this catalog. Failure to read this catalog doesnot excuse students from the requirements and regulationsdescribed in it. The most current information can be foundon the SCCC website: sussex.edu. The College reserves theright to adjust the College calendar as conditions necessitate.3

sussex.edu • 973.300.2207ADMISSIONS AND REGISTRATION 2 5Admissions Office • 973.300.2223/2253Sussex County Community College has an open enrollmentpolicy. Admission to the College is open to all high schoolgraduates, those holding a General Equivalency Diploma(GED), or other persons 18 years or older. Admission andregistration are available on a rolling basis.Eligible high school students may take SCCC classesthrough our Concurrent Enrollment Program or the EarlyCollege Advantage Program. (See Chapter 5 for moreinformation.)Students under the age of 18 will be required to obtain asigned, parental-enrollment consent form in order to takeclasses at SCCC.Applying to SCCCAn application for admission is available from theAdmissions Office or can be mailed upon request.Applications may also be completed online or downloadedand printed from the College website at sussex.edu. Thereis a $15 non-refundable application fee. Applications arereviewed for admission to the College on an ongoing basis.Whether you wish to take a single course or enroll in fulltimestudy, all new students must submit an application.In addition to the completed application and fee,applicants must:■ Take the College Placement Test (unless waived,see pg. 7)■ Provide proof of immunization in accordance with NewJersey law. (Note: students taking less than 12 creditsare not required to comply with immunization standards.)■ Submit high school or other college transcripts or GEDcertificate.ChargebackSCCC will provide a chargeback authorization at aNew Jersey community college for students interestedin pursuing a program not available at SCCC or any ofits contracting institutions.County and State ResidencyRequirementsAny resident of Sussex County who is a high schoolgraduate or is 18 years of age or older may apply for regularadmission to SCCC. New Jersey residents who do not livein Sussex County may attend SCCC and receive chargebackassistance through their home counties if the communitycollege in their own county does not offer the program theywish to pursue. Students from out-of-county may also attendSCCC by paying the out-of-county tuition rate.Declaration of MajorAll students pursuing a degree or a certificate areencouraged to declare a major at the point of admission.Students may change majors by filing a Declaration of MajorForm in the Registrar’s Office. Students are not required todeclare a major; however, they may not be eligible forfinancial aid if they do not.Home-Schooled StudentsHome-schooled students wishing to enroll at SCCC arerequired to take the College Placement Test. Students failingto meet the minimum test standard will be required to passthe GED exam and thereafter retake the Placement Test orbe assigned to transitional classes as appropriate.The Placement Test will be waived for students meeting theSAT standards.Immunization RequirementsNew Jersey State law requires that all full-time communitycollege students provide proof (immunization certificatesrequired) of two doses of measles vaccine, one dose ofmumps vaccine and one dose of rubella vaccine. Studentsborn prior to 1957 are exempt from these requirements andneed only to submit proof of age.New Jersey State law also requires that all new full-time,degree seeking students, enrolling at a public or privateinstitution of higher education, shall be vaccinated forHepatitis B. Students whose religious principles prohibitinjections may request a religious exemption. An essay ofexplanation is required. Students may request a medicalexemption if the vaccine is medically contraindicated; astatement by a licensed physician is required.Full-time matriculated students who have not fulfilled allimmunization requirements may be barred from full-timeregistration after their first semester. More information isavailable at the Registrar’s Office.International StudentsThe enrollment of international students at Sussex CountyCommunity College is approved by the United StatesCitizenship and Immigration Services, U.S. Department ofHomeland Security.Individuals holding an F-1 Student Visa are considerednon-residents in regard to tuition payments. Length of stay,payment of taxes or ownership of property, in themselves,do not qualify students for the status of legal resident.Individuals for whom an I-20 Form has been submitted mustenroll as full-time students during the Fall and Springsemesters and maintain a cumulative grade point averageof 2.0 or better. Full-time status is achieved by registeringfor at least 12 credit hours each semester. I-20 studentsADMISSIONS & REGISTRATION • 2

Sussex County Community College Catalog 2010–2012ADMISSIONS & REGISTRATION • 2ADMISSIONS AND REGISTRATION 2may not register for more than 3 credits of online or distanceeducation.Recent and upcoming changes to INS regulations will takeprecedence.Matriculation/Enrollment Statusand ClassificationAny student, full-time or part-time, enrolled in a degree orcertificate program is considered to be matriculated.A student registered on the tenth day of classes (the officialCollege recording date) for 12 or more credits is consideredfull-time. A student with 11 credits or less is designated aspart-time. (Federal financial aid regulations may imposeadditional definitions.)Students attending college for the first time are designatedas first-time freshmen and, thereafter, freshmen through thefirst 32 credits. Students with 33 or more credits areclassified as sophomores.request for amendment. Additional informationregarding the hearing procedures will be provided tothe student when notified of the right to a hearing.3. The right to consent to disclosures of personallyidentifiable information contained in the student'seducation records, except to the extent thatFERPA authorizes disclosure without consent.One exception, which permits disclosure withoutconsent, is disclosure to school officials withlegitimate educational interests. A school official isa person employed by the College in an administrative,supervisory, academic, research, or support staffposition (including law enforcement unit personnel andhealth staff); a person or company with whom theStudent Record ConfidentialityAnnually, Sussex County Community College informsstudents of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Actof 1974, as amended. This Act, with which the Collegeintends to comply fully, was designed to protect the privacyof educational records.The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)affords students certain rights with respect to theireducation records. These rights include:1. The right to inspect and review the student's educationrecords within 45 days of the day the College receives arequest for access.Students should submit to the Registrar, Dean, head ofthe academic department, or other appropriate official,written requests that identify the record(s) they wish toinspect. The College will make arrangements for accessand notify the student of the time and place where therecords may be inspected. If the records are notmaintained by the College official to whom the requestwas submitted, that official shall advise the student ofthe correct official to whom the request should beaddressed.2. The right to request the amendment of the student'seducation records that the student believes is inaccurateor misleading.Students may ask the College to amend a recordthat they believe is inaccurate or misleading. Theyshould write the College official responsible for therecord, clearly identify the part of the record theywant changed, and specify why it is inaccurate ormisleading. If the College decides not to amendthe record as requested by the student, the Collegewill notify the student of the decision and advise thestudent of his or her right to a hearing regarding the6

sussex.edu • 973.300.2207College has contracted (such as an attorney, auditor,or collection agent); a person serving on the Board ofTrustees; or a student serving on an official committee,such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, orassisting another school official in performing his or hertasks. A school official has a legitimate educationalinterest if the official needs to review an educationrecord in order to fulfill his or her professionalresponsibility. Upon request, the College may discloseeducation records without consent to officials of anotherschool in which a student seeks or intends to enroll.SCCC has designated certain information in theeducation records of its students as directory informationfor the purposes of FERPA. Directory information may bereleased at the discretion of the College and without theconsent of the student unless the student informs theRegistrar in writing within the first ten class days that allsuch directory information about him or her is not to bemade public without his or her consent. The following isconsidered directory information at SCCC: name,address, major, sports participation, height and weight ofthe sports team members, dates of attendance, full orpart-time enrollment status and degrees, honors andawards received.Information will be made available to the parents of astudent only when written permission is received fromthe student for release of any official information from hisor her records.4. The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department ofEducation concerning alleged failures by SCCC tocomply with the requirements of FERPA. The name andaddress of the Office that administers FERPA is:Family Policy Compliance OfficeU.S. Department of Education400 Maryland Avenue, SWWashington, DC 20202-4605Other than directory information, information in a student’srecord will not be released to anyone without prior writtenconsent of the student concerned or upon presentation ofa court order, or subpoena except as stipulated by theprovisions of the Family Educational Rights and PrivacyAct. Copies of a more detailed policy statement may beobtained at the Registrar’s Office.Summer and Winterim SessionsSCCC offers 1 Winterim and 3 Summer sessions andwelcomes current SCCC students, high school studentsand students from other colleges to enroll in classes duringthese sessions.This opportunity allows students to progress more rapidlythrough their programs, make up classes they may havemissed earlier, or transfer credits to other colleges. For moreinformation, contact the Counseling and Advising Center orvisit the SCCC website.TestingAdministration Building • 973.300.2155/2186/2242College Placement TestingSCCC is committed to your academic success. Our testingpolicy is designed to give all students an opportunity tosucceed by beginning in the appropriate courses that willmaximize learning.SCCC requires that an entering student take the CollegePlacement Test in the subject areas of reading, writing,computation, algebra, and college-level mathematics asapplicable; unless one of the following waiver conditionsis met:1. The student meets the SAT waiver standard.2. The student has successfully completed college-levelEnglish and/or mathematics courses at another collegeor university.3. The student has taken an approved basic skills testat another college or university.4. The student has earned a college degree.5. The student is taking SCCC courses that are approvedfor personal enrichment.6. The student meets a special program standard orexception.Upon initial registration, a part-time student may elect topostpone taking the computation and algebra placementtests if the student is registering for courses not requiringmathematics. However, the computation and algebraplacement tests must be taken prior to engaging in anymathematics courses. Students matriculated in programswhich do not require a college-level mathematics coursewill not be required to meet the algebra proficiency.For a student who is required to take the College PlacementTest, the student may opt to take one retest in any or allsubject areas prior to the first day of the semester. Studentsmay not take their initial placement test and retest on thesame day. For a student who registers after the first day ofthe current semester, only an initial placement test ispossible. Each time a student completes a developmentalcourse or an approved refresher course in a discipline, thatstudent may retest in that discipline once the currentsemester has concluded and prior to the start of the nextsemester. A fee will be charged per retest.All College Placement Test scores are valid for a period ofthree years. A student may appeal this three-year time limitto the Vice President of Academic Affairs.Results of placement tests do not affect admission toSCCC, but they may limit eligibility for certain courses andcurricula. Students transferring from another college oruniversity must adhere to SCCC policies for placement.Based on placement testing results, students will be eligibleto register for SCCC courses, as follows: (see chart on thefollowing page)ADMISSIONS & REGISTRATION • 27

Sussex County Community College Catalog 2010–2012ADMISSIONS & REGISTRATION • 2ADMISSIONS AND REGISTRATION 2English & Reading Placement Score Initial PlacementSAT-Critical ReadingorAccuplacer-Sentence SkillsorAccuplacer-Writeplacer andAccuplacer-ReadingPlacement using SAT or Accuplacer ScoresBased on placement testing results, students will be eligible to register for SCCC courses as follows:540 or higher88 or higher6 or higher on8-point scale83 or higherCollege-Level Courses:ENGL101 English Composition I, orany college-level course without an additionalprerequisiteAccuplacer-Sentence SkillsAccuplacer-Sentence SkillsAccuplacer-ReadingAccuplacer-Reading55-870-5464-820-63Developmental Writing:ENGL021 Developmental Writing IIENGL015 Developmental Writing IDevelopmental Reading:ENGL032 College Reading IIENGL031 Intro to College Reading IMany Science, Business and Computer Science courses also require placement in Mathematics.Mathematics Placement Score Initial PlacementSAT-MathematicsorAccuplacer-AlgebraAccuplacer-MathematicsAccuplacer-MathematicsElementary AlgebraCollege-Level Mathematics(Pre-Calculus/Calculus)530 or higher76 or higher0-6869 or higher20-4748-750-4950-6869 and aboveCollege Level Mathematics:MATH104 Contemporary Math, orMATH106 Math Concepts, orMATH210 StatisticsDevelopmental Mathematics:MATH010 Basic Mathematics[MATH015 Introductory Algebra IorMATH023MATH015 Introductory Algebra I andMATH017 Algebra IIMATH023 Basic AlgebraMATH040 Intermediate AlgebraMATH110 Pre-Calculus IMATH113 Calculus IPlease Note: Testing criteria is subject to change. Please consult with a Counselor for current information.8

sussex.edu • 973.300.2207CLEP and Challenge ExamsMany students come to SCCC with in-depth knowledgethey have acquired through independent or prior study,cultural or special interest, or have skills or knowledgegained from internships and/or professional experience.Challenge Exams and CLEP Exams enable a student toforgo introductory courses, moving them to classes in theirmajor or prospective career areas. Satisfactory scores allowstudents to save time, shortening the path to their goals.Not every course is appropriate for a Challenge or CLEPexam. There is a non-refundable proctoring fee for eachCLEP exam.A maximum of 50% of the credits required for a degree orcertificate program may be granted for CLEP, ChallengeExams, and transfer credit or any combination thereof.Applications for most Challenge Exams including theChallenge Exam for COMS 110 can be obtained fromthe Counseling and Advising Center. To schedule thePre-Calculus Challenge Exam, please call the TestingCenter. SCCC is a national CLEP Testing Center.General Educational Development (GED)The GED test is administered each month. Tests are offeredon Saturdays to accommodate participants. Any NewJersey resident 18 years or older who does not have ahigh school diploma is eligible to take the exam.For more information, call the SCCC Testing Center. Forstudents less than 18 years, please contact the LearningCenter at 973.300.2158.Licensing Exams in the Medical FieldInformation on licensing exams for health sciencecertificates is available from the Health Science department.Proctoring for Outside InstitutionsExams are proctored for students doing distance learningwith other institutions. There is a proctoring charge, payablethrough the Business Office. Call the Testing Center forinformation.Thomas Edison College Examination ProgramThe Thomas Edison College Examination Program (TECEP)enables students to earn college credits for knowledgegained through work experience. SCCC is a TECEP testingcenter. TECEP brochures can be obtained by writing to:Thomas Edison College101 W. State Street, Trenton, NJ 08625Transcript and Transfer InformationTranscriptsA transcript is the official record of a student’s academicperformance. Students may request official transcripts to besent to other institutions, for scholarships and to employers.Students may also request an unofficial transcript for theirpersonal use. Students enrolled may also access theirrecords and print out an unofficial transcript through thepassword protected student portal (my.sussex.edu).The first request for an official transcript is free of charge,and subsequent requests are $5.00 each. All requests mustbe in writing and must include the student’s name, socialsecurity or SCCC identification number and signature aswell as the complete name and address of the institution toreceive the transcript. Transcripts cannot be faxed. Studentsshould plan on three (3) working days for processing sincetranscripts are not available on demand. No transcripts willbe sent for any student with an outstanding obligation tothe College.Normally, official transcripts are sent directly from theRegistrar’s Office to the other college. SCCC may provide,under special circumstances, an official transcript in asealed envelope marked “Official transcript issued in asealed envelope. Void if the seal is broken,” provided thename of the receiving institution is submitted with therequest.Transfer Credit Procedure (Transferringto SCCC)Students seeking transfer credit to SCCC should follow theprocedure outlined below:1. A student wishing to transfer credits to SCCC mustsubmit an Application for Admission, have officialtranscripts from previous colleges sent directly to theRegistrar’s Office and submit a Transcript EvaluationRequest Form.2. SCCC will accept a maximum of 50% of the creditsrequired for a degree or certificate earned at otherinstitutions, by experiences and/or by examination(CLEP or Challenge) in order to complete requirementsfor a degree from SCCC. If science and computercourses are older than eight (8) years, students willbe required to repeat them. (For the PCCC NursingProgram there is a five-year limit on science courses,from the date of the course completion.)ADMISSIONS & REGISTRATION • 29

Sussex County Community College Catalog 2010–2012ADMISSIONS & REGISTRATION • 2ADMISSIONS AND REGISTRATION 23. Transferred credits will be entered in the Credits Earnedcolumn of the transcript and will not affect a student’squality-point average as grades are not transferred.4. Transfer credits earned at other institutions are enteredon the transcripts only after a student has been acceptedat the College and matriculated in a program. In addition,only those courses applicable to the program will betransferred in.5. A minimum grade of “C” or its equivalent is required fortransfer credit to be applicable to a student’s certificateor associate degree program.6. SCCC only accepts transfer credits from regionallyaccredited institutions.7. Special accredited courses and other training will beevaluated (i.e. Ponsi, banking, ACE, military) on anindividual basis.8. International students must have their foreign transcriptstranslated and evaluated into US equivalents by aNational Association of Credential Evaluation Services(NACES) member.Transferring from SCCCAt SCCC we prepare students to transfer to the topcolleges and universities in New Jersey and across thenation. More than 70 percent of SCCC graduates continuetheir education. Students who plan to transfer should workclosely with their counselor or faculty advisor.Statewide Transfer AgreementIn September 2008, the Governor and state legislaturecreated a law that established a statewide transfer agreementfor students transferring from a New Jersey communitycollege to a New Jersey public four-year college or university.Students can now seamlessly transfer their academiccredits from a completed community college Associate ofArts (A.A.) or Associate of Science (A.S.) degree programto a Bachelor’s Degree program at New Jersey’s publicfour-year colleges and universities.Students who plan to transfer to another institution shouldwork closely with their counselor or advisor to ensure thattheir courses and majors meet the standards of theAgreement.While the law does not cover New Jersey’s private collegesand universities, many of those institutions have establishedpolicies that allow community college graduates to transferwith full junior standing.One tool that can help students is NJ Transfer(www.NJTransfer.org). NJ Transfer allows students to seehow their community college credits will transfer to manypublic and private New Jersey four-year colleges anduniversities.10

sussex.edu • 973.300.2207TUITION, FEES AND FINANCIAL AID 3Tuition and FeesThe following information is for the 2010-2011 academicyear. Sussex County Community College reserves the rightto change the tuition and fees for subsequent semesters.TuitionSussex County Residents.......................$107.00 per creditPA Residents of Pike, Wayne,& Monroe County.....................................$160.50 per creditOut of County/State Residents ..............$214.00 per creditAuditing Classes same as regular fees.Senior Citizens: Sussex County residents 65 years and olderare entitled to a reduced tuition rate of $7.00 per credit. Theone time $15.00 application fee is required. All college feesare paid by the applicant.Senior Citizens auditing are tuition free (fees must be paid),provided sufficient space is available and paid enrollmentwarrants the course being conducted. Seminar fees aredetermined individually.PCCC Nurse’s Clinical Fee ....................................$1000.00Returned Check Fee ..................................................$25.00This fee is charged to the student for a check that is returned toSCCC from a bank for insufficient funds.Student Activities Fee....................................$1.50 per creditTechnology FeesFull-time Students................................$45.00 per semesterPart-time Students...............................$15.00 per semesterTelecourse Fee .........................................$40.00 per courseOnline Course Fee.........................$25.00 per online courseTranscript Fee ...........................................$5.00 per requestA student may request an official transcript from the Registrar’sOffice. Students are entitled to their first transcript without charge.The fee is required in advance for each additional transcript.Please Note: Students will not be able to continue their educationat SCCC and/or receive grades, transcripts or a diploma unlesstheir financial obligations have been satisfied. Tuition and fees aresubject to change. Additional lab and course fees may apply,please reference sussex. edu for up-to-date information.TUITION, FEES AND FINANCIAL AID • 3FeesApplication Fee (one time only, non-refundable) .............$15.00The application fee covers administrative overhead costs ofprocessing admission requirements, advisory counseling, transcriptrecords and the maintenance of a permanent file.Course Material Fee ..................................$3.00 per courseThe course material fee covers some of the cost of materialsprovided to students during the semester.General Fee ................................................$18.50 per creditThe general fee covers the cost of incidental services associatedwith matters pertaining to student welfare, campus life and thecollegiate environment. This fee is non-refundable.Graduation Fee...........................................................$40.00A graduation fee is charged upon application for graduation.An additional $10.00 is charged for multiple, simultaneousdegree/certificate applications.Health Insurance Fee(All Full-time Students Only) .......................$57.50 per semesterThis fee may be waived if proof of current coverage is providedby the prescribed date. Insurance is also available to part-timestudents.Laboratory Fee ..........................................$45.00 – $250.00This is a non-refundable fee charged to the student in conjunctionwith courses as listed in the course descriptions. Nursing Lab Feesshown below.Late Payment Fee ......................................................$40.00A non-refundable late payment fee is charged to all students failingto pay by the prescribed date.PCCC Nursing II Lab Fee ......................................$1450.00Residency RequirementIn order to qualify for in-county status regarding tuition,a student is required to present evidence of his or herpermanent Sussex County residence at the time ofapplication.Refund PolicyStudents who withdraw from classes, in which they havebeen officially registered, offered by SCCC or one of itscontracting institutions, shall be eligible for a refund inaccordance with the schedule listed below provided thewithdrawal procedure has been followed. (See Withdrawalfrom Classes in Chapter 5.)Students wishing to withdraw and receive a refund mustnotify SCCC in writing. Requests must include student’sname, social security or identification number, semester,course and the student’s signature.Withdrawal in writing prior to the first day of the secondweek (see academic calendar posted online for actual date)will incur 100% refund and/or cancellation of charges lessnon-refundable tuition deposit.Withdrawal in writing prior to the first day of the third week(see academic calendar posted online for actual date) willincur 50% refund and/or cancellation of charges. Studentswill be responsible for payment of the remaining 50% oftuition and all fees.No refund will be given for withdrawal in writing after the lastday of the third week. For Summer and Winter sessions seeacademic calendar for actual refund dates.PCCC Nursing IV Lab Fee .....................................$1650.0011

Sussex County Community College Catalog 2010–2012TUITION, FEES AND FINANCIAL AID • 3TUITION, FEES AND FINANCIAL AID 3Methods of PaymentStudents are encouraged to pay their semester bill onlinethru the student portal, my.sussex.edu. Online paymentsmay be made by credit card or debiting a checking account(E-check). A payment plan is also available online for a $35enrollment fee. Students may also pay their bill by mail orin person at the Business Office.Students receiving financial aid should verify their awardwith the Financial Aid Office. Any difference between thetuition and fee bill and financial aid award must be paid bythe tuition due dates prior to the start of each semester.Financial AidAdministration Building • 973.300.2225Sussex County Community College recognizes that manyfamilies need assistance in meeting their educational costs.The College’s financial aid programs assist students whowould be unable to attend without help.The College expects that students and their parents willcontribute to the extent of their abilities toward meetingtheir educational costs. When this is not feasible, studentsare encouraged to apply for financial assistance.Financial aid is available to those who demonstrate need.Need is defined as the difference between what it coststo attend SCCC and what a student may reasonably beexpected to contribute. Unless otherwise designated, allassistance offered by or through SCCC is awarded on thebasis of financial need and satisfactory academic progress.New applications for financial aid must be completed eachyear. It is best to get them in prior to April 15th.SCCC participates in all federal and state aid programs.These programs include federal and state grants, as well aslow interest loans and campus employment opportunities.Students applying for financial aid are considered for allprograms for which they are eligible.How to Apply for Financial AssistanceFollow the simple steps outlined below. Should you needassistance in completing the application process, you areurged to contact the SCCC Financial Aid Office to arrangefor an appointment. Please allow enough lead time beforethe start of the semester to avoid missed deadlines and lastminute problems.1. Complete a Free Application for Federal StudentAid (FAFSA).The FAFSA is available online at www.fafsa.gov usingPINs (Personal Identification Numbers) to sign forstudent (and parent if applicable). Once entered on theInternet, print a copy of the confirmation page and bringit to the Financial Aid Office. School Code: 0256882. Provide an official final high school transcript or GEDto the Admissions Office (faxes not accepted).3. If the student does not have a GED or high schooldiploma, The College Placement Exam (Accuplacer) maybe used if scores of 55 in Reading Comprehension, 60 inSentence Skills and 34 in Arithmetic are achieved. Thesescores will show that the "ability to benefit" as definedby the Federal Government has been demonstrated andthe student will be eligible to receive Federal FinancialAid. Students are advised to request the Arithmeticexam, which may not normally be given.Eligibility for assistance is determined as a result ofinformation submitted to the Federal Student AidProcessing Center on the Free Application for StudentAid.The Processing Center calculates an Expected FinancialContribution (EFC). The EFC is provided on the FederalStudent Aid Report (SAR).After receiving your Student Aid Report, you will benotified if you have been selected for verification. If youare selected for verification you will be required to dothe following:1. Forward a signed copy of the first two pages of federalincome tax return and W2’s to the Financial Aid Office.If you are under 24 years of age you must also submita signed copy of the first two pages of your parents’federal income tax return with all attachments and W2’s.2. Submit to the Financial Aid Office documentation of allnon-taxable income received by you (and/or your familyif you are under 24 years of age).When to ApplyStudents are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.To assure full state funding, returning students who areNJ State residents should apply by May 15th. First timestudents should apply by April 15th for Fall start andNovember 15th for Spring start.Student PortalWe strongly encourage students to use the Student Portalto view both their financial aid awards as well as missingdocuments needed to complete your financial aid file. Thestudent portal is available from the college home pagesussex.edu or directly at: my.sussex.eduMost of the required forms are available for download atsussex.edu at Quick Links, Financial Aid Forms.Changes in Financial Circumstancesand Unusual SituationsPlease notify the Financial Aid Office of any changes in yourfinancial circumstances and unusual situations that mayoccur. Examples are loss of job, reduction of non-taxableincome, disability or death of a parent or spouse, separationor divorce, etc. All may have an effect on your need forassistance. If your circumstances have changed you may12

sussex.edu • 973.300.2207need to have your present forms revised. In all cases, thirdparty documentation is required.Other AidStudents are required to notify the Financial Aid Office whenany outside financial assistance such as scholarships isgiven to the student.Federal Financial Aid ProgramsThere are several Federal programs that may be availablefor those who qualify, to help reduce the cost of education.The programs include grants, work study, and loans.Federal Pell Grant (Pell)The processed FAFSA will determine your eligibility for aPell Grant. The grant value is dependent upon the FAFSAanalysis and is sensitive to the course load taken. The grantcould range from $277 to $5,550 annually.Federal Supplemental Educational OpportunityGrant (SEOG)This grant requires no additional application and is awardedto students via random selection, who show exceptionalneed. Awards range from $100 to $500 annually. Awards aremade after October 1 for the Fall and Spring semesters.Exact award amounts vary depending on availability of funds.Federal Work Study Program (FWSP)The Federal Work Study Program is designed to provideemployment for needy students. Earnings for services arepaid on the 15th and last day of the month by check orautomatic deposit and do not appear as a credit againstschool charges. Eligibility for the program is determinedby the College Financial Aid Office and priority is givento students demonstrating the most financial need. It isexpected that all FWSP students will maintain at least a2.0 average.Funding for FWSP is provided by a yearly allocation fromthe federal government. Students may not earn morethan the amount stated on their Work Authorization Form.Earnings may be used to purchase books or pay feesincurred during the semester. Earnings may also be returnedto the College to reduce the next semester's bill.Jobs are assigned by the Job Placement Office located inthe Counseling and Advising Center. If FWSP has beenmade part of your financial aid package, you will be referredto the Job Placement Officer for employment location andthe date you will start to work. Employment follows theacademic calendar and usually averages 10 to 15 hoursper week. The College pays, but is not limited to paying,the prevailing minimum wage.As part of the FWSP, you may be able to participate in theCommunity Service Learning (CSL) program. Work is usuallyperformed at an off-campus location, but must be in thepublic interest at a non-profit, community-based employer.In the CSL program students are employed in positionswhich are designed to directly improve the quality of life forcommunity residents, particularly low-income individuals, orto solve particular problems related to their needs in areassuch as health care, childcare, literacy training, educationand counseling.The College also participates in the America ReadsChallenge as reading mentors to elementary school students.As with all FWSP students, the College determines ifeligibility requirements have been met and matches thestudent to the work location. Supervisors schedule dutiesand work hours. In no case may the student exceed thebudgeted amount of earnings set by the Financial AidOffice. Work hours in the CSL program could be up to themaximum of 15 hours per week. The employment contractis for one semester and may be renewed for a followingsemester as long as the student is enrolled on at least ahalf-time level (at least six (6) credits).William D Ford Federal Direct Loan Program(Direct Loan)The loan may be used to help cover costs not met bygrant assistance. Subsidized maximum loan amounts fordependent students are $3,500 for the freshman year(one to 32 college-level credits earned) and $4,500 for thesophomore year (33 or more college level credits earned).An additional $2,000 in an un-subsidized loan is availablefor dependent students. Independent students may borrowmore. Loans are not recommended and are to be used onlyif all other options are exhausted.Students must complete the following before aloan can be awarded and disbursed.1. FAFSA: fafsa.gov2. Entrance Counseling: studentloans.gov3. Master Promissory Note: studentloans.gov4. SCCC Direct Student Loan Request Form:sussex.edu/studentservices/financialaid/forms.phpSubsidized: A loan for which a borrower is not responsiblefor the interest while in an in-school, grace, or defermentstatus. Subsidized loans include Direct Subsidized, DirectSubsidized Consolidation Loans, Federal Subsidized StaffordLoans and Federal Subsidized Consolidation Loans.Unsubsidized: A loan for which the borrower is fullyresponsible for paying the interest regardless of the loanstatus. Interest on unsubsidized loans accrues from thedate of disbursement and continues throughout the life ofthe loan. Unsubsidized loans include: Direct UnsubsidizedLoans, Direct PLUS Loans, Direct UnsubsidizedConsolidation Loans, and Federal Unsubsidized StaffordLoans, Federal PLUS Loans, and Federal UnsubsidizedConsolidation Loans.TUITION, FEES AND FINANCIAL AID • 313

Sussex County Community College Catalog 2010–2012TUITION, FEES AND FINANCIAL AID • 3TUITION, FEES AND FINANCIAL AID 3Academic LevelAnnual LimitSubsidizedDependent StudentsAnnual LimitAdditional UnsubsidizedTotal Annual Limit1st year (1–32 credits earned) $3,500 $2,000 $5,5002nd year (33+ credits earned) $4,500 $2,000 $6,500Note: Additional Unsubsidized Loan funds of up to $4,000 per year, (not included in chart) may be available for studentswhose parents are denied a Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS)Academic LevelAnnual LimitSubsidizedIndependent StudentsAnnual LimitAdditional UnsubsidizedTotal Annual Limit1st year (1–32 credits earned) $3,500 $6,000 $9,5002nd year (33+ credits earned) $4,500 $6,000 $10,500Points to Remember:■ An Exit Interview is required before permanently leavingthe campus (graduation or transfer to another college),dropping to less than half-time during a semester ortaking a semester off. nslds.ed.gov■ You may take up to ten years to repay the loan. Paymentschedules are set up with your lender prior to repaymentof the loan. Loans are made in the student's name only.It will be your responsibility to repay your Loan. It isrecommended that all other avenues of assistance beexplored before considering a Direct Loan.Typical Monthly PaymentsBelow is a projection of the approximate amount of monthlyinstallments over different periods of time required toamortize various levels of indebtedness.TotalBorrowedSample Repayment Amountsat 5.6% at 6.0% at 6.8%MonthlyPaymt# ofMonthsMonthlyPaymt# ofMonthsMonthlyPaymt# ofMonths$2,500 $50.00 57 $50.00 58 $50.00 59$5,000 $54.51 120 $55.51 120 $57.54 120$7,500 $81.76 120 $83.26 120 $86.31 120$10,000 $109.02 120 $111.02 120 $115.08 120Student Loans Exit Counseling RequirementAll students who have borrowed funds through the FederalStafford Student Loan Program are required to complete ExitCounseling before permanently leaving the College. ExitCounseling may be accomplished online at studentloans.gov.Please contact your lender if you are experiencing difficultiesin repaying your loan. Many options may be available to youincluding deferring payments. Please note that a defermentof both principal and interest is available to students in PeaceCorps service, Domestic Volunteer Service Act service orCommunity Service at a tax exempt organization.Parent Loan for Undergraduate Study (PLUS)This is a loan to enable parents with good credit to borrowfor their children who are enrolled in college on at least ahalftime basis. Loans are at variable interest rates and couldbe for amounts up to the cost of education, minus anyfinancial assistance for which the student is eligible.State Financial Aid ProgramsRegulations are subject to change. Contact the FinancialAid Office for details.NJ Tuition Aid GrantState grants are available to full-time students based onneed. Grants range from $910 to $2,218 annually.NJ Part-time Tuition Aid GrantThis state program is for students who take between 6 and11 credits. Awards range from $416 to $1,478 annuallydepending on course load. As with all state aid, a FreeApplication for Federal Student Aid must be filed beforestate deadlines.14

sussex.edu • 973.300.2207NJ STARSNJ STARS is a state program for students who graduate inthe top of their high school class. Please reference ourwebsite for up-to-date information and eligibility.New Jersey Scholarships and GrantsState Aid deadlines (N.J. residents only)■ Returning students - June 1■ First-time Fall students - October 1■ First-time Spring students - March 1NJ Distinguished Scholars Program (DSP)This is a state scholarship to full-time students based onachievement in high school. Candidates are selected bytheir high school and awarded $930 annually. (Dependson state funding)NJ MIA/POW GrantThis is a state grant to children of Missing in Action orPrisoner of War parents. It covers the student’s tuition forthat school year.NJ Veterans Tuition Credit Program (VTCP) and VietnamVeterans Tuition Aid Program (VVTAP)These are state grants to NJ Veterans and NJ Veteransof the Vietnam War. Awards are up to $200 per term.NJ Volunteer Firefighters andRescue Squad ProgramThis program is to aid volunteer firefighter and rescue squadmembers, their spouses, and dependent children. The valueof the assistance is $600 annually, but may not exceed$2,400 over a four year period. Confirmation and eligibilitymust be provided through municipal letter. The program isfor tuition costs only and the student is responsible for feesand books.NJ Public Tuition Benefit Program (PTBP)This is a state grant to dependents of emergency serviceand law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. Itcovers the student’s tuition.Financial Aid CriteriaBilling Procedures: The College expects that studentswill pay for their school expenses as they are incurred, i.e.per semester. It should be noted that financial assistanceis applied first to tuition charges, then to required fees.Additional expenses such as laboratory fees, books, classtrip expenses, and supplies may be covered with anyremaining assistance.Aid Disbursement: Fall and Spring semester aid willbe disbursed beginning after the tenth day of each term.Summer aid will be disbursed after the tenth day of thefinal Summer session. First-time, first-year student loanborrowers will have their loan disbursement delayed for30 days. Students who have single semester loans willreceive two disbursements. Aid generally is electronicallytransferred to the College from federal, state, and privateaid programs and from both federal and private loanprograms. Using the College computer system, aid isreleased to the Business Office for application againstaccount balances. Credit balances are sent to the studentby check, mail or by direct deposit.Satisfactory Academic Progress andIts Effect on Financial AidIn compliance with the Federal 1998 Higher EducationAmendments, SCCC has adopted a policy concerning thesatisfactory academic progress requirements for financialaid recipients. The requirements will be closely monitoredand will be strictly enforced. A review of academic progresswill be done at least annually after semester grades areposted. Students not eligible to continue to receive financialassistance due to lack of satisfactory academic progresswill be notified. Each student who receives either state orfederal assistance must make satisfactory academicprogress towards the attainment of his or her degree orcertificate as a condition of receiving financial aid. Twoconsecutive semesters of unsatisfactory academic progresswill automatically result in the termination of a student’scontinued eligibility for financial assistance.In order to have his or her eligibility for financial aidreinstated after it has been terminated, it will be necessaryfor the student to cover his/her educational expenses untilsatisfactory academic progress is regained. Further, it willbe the responsibility of students who wish to have theireligibility for financial aid reinstated to notify the Financial AidOffice and verify that they have, in fact, made satisfactoryacademic progress. Financial aid students who experienceacademic difficulties are strongly urged to maintain closecontact with both faculty and counselors.Federal Aid and Its Effecton Degree Programs■ A student (i.e., one who is not taking developmentalcourses) must complete his or her Associates degreeprogram after attempting no more than 150% of the totalhours required in the program.■ All hours attempted include developmental and repeatedcourse work and apply to all courses taken whether ornot financial aid was received.■ The Federal Financial Aid Review Period is one year.■ Three criteria must be met in order for federal aid tobe awarded: a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA),percentage of credits earned, and the maximum timeframe.■ In addition, the student must meet both of the followingrequirements: the percentage of credits completed andTUITION, FEES AND FINANCIAL AID • 315

Sussex County Community College Catalog 2010–2012TUITION, FEES AND FINANCIAL AID • 3TUITION, FEES AND FINANCIAL AID 3the minimum grade point average as shown in the chartbelow. For the purposes of financial aid, all developmentaland English for Speakers of Other Languages courses arecounted as credits attempted and credits completed if thestudent receives a passing grade. Repeated courses willcount in the calculation of credits attempted and creditscompleted. Assistance may be used to offset repeatedcourse costs only if the repeat is to remove a failure.NOTE: Regarding course repetition, students may not be fundedfor the purpose of grade improvement. However, if a student isrequired to repeat a course due to change in technology/sciences,the repetition is considered as not being undertaken for gradeimprovement, but rather for continuation in his or her programof study, and therefore, is fundable.Federal Aid and Its Effect onCertificate Programs■ A student must complete his or her certificate programafter attempting no more than 150% of the programrequirement.■ All hours attempted include developmental and repeatedcourse work and apply to all courses taken whether ornot financial aid was received.■ The Federal Financial Aid Review Period is one year.■ Three criteria must be met in order for federal aid tobe awarded: a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA),percentage of credits earned, and the maximum timeframe.■ In addition, the student must meet both of the followingrequirements: the percentage of credits completed andthe minimum grade point average as shown in thefollowing chart.For the purposes of financial aid, all developmental andEnglish as a Second Language courses are counted ascredits attempted and credits completed if the studentreceives a passing grade. Repeated courses will count inthe calculation of credits attempted and credits completed.Assistance may be used to offset repeated course costsonly if the repeat is to remove a failure.NOTE: Regarding course repetition, students may not befunded for the purpose of grade improvement. However, ifDEGREE PROGRAMSStudents takingDevelopmentalCoursesCollege-level StudentsCredits Attempted 1-21* 1–11 12–23 24–47 48–109Credits Completed 35% 50% 60% 70% 75%MinimumGPA Needed1.4 1.4 2.0a student is required to repeat a course, the repetition isconsidered as not being done for grade improvement, butrather for continuation in his or her program of study, andtherefore, is fundable.Transfer Students: The maximum number of credits thata student may attempt is determined by subtracting thenumber of credits transferred into SCCC from theappropriate table. Total credits transferred plus creditsattempted at SCCC equals credits attempted.Appeal Process: All students have the right to appeal. If astudent experiences circumstances which prevent him or herfrom making Satisfactory Academic Progress (as definedabove), he or she should contact the Financial Aid Directorimmediately. Students should file a written appeal, presentingmitigating circumstances, with the Senior Vice President ofStudent Services, within 30 calendar days of the date onwhich financial aid was denied. Students will be notified inwriting of the appeal decision, and the Financial Aid Officewill honor the decision of the appeal committee.Federal Student Aid ReturnPolicy 2010-2012The Higher Education Act of 1998 has revised the way theCollege must manage the Return of Federal Aid Fundswhenever the student stops attending all classes and/orofficially withdraws from all classes or is dismissed whileclasses are in progress. Because federal funds may only befully utilized after the student completes the first 60% of theterm (in days), any withdrawals or stop-outs within the first60% of the term will necessitate an award adjustment.Should the student find that he or she cannot complete theterm, he or she must immediately notify the Financial AidOffice. Failure to attend classes or to officially WITHDRAWIN WRITING will result in the student being billed for tuitionand fees. The student’s financial aid may be reduced orwithdrawn and the student may jeopardize their eligibilityfor future assistance.If it is necessary for Federal Aid to be returned, it will beaccomplished in the following order:1. Unsubsidized Stafford Loan2. Subsidized Stafford Loan3. Federal Plus Loan4. Pell Grant5. Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant6. Other Title IV Programs (Refunds are not required for theFederal Work Study Programs.) Note: If no formal letterof withdrawal has been filed, the College will use the lastdocumented attendance date as the ending date ofinstruction.The following example is provided for clarification:Example #1: You are a full-time, credit hour student,and, through circumstances beyond your control, youstop attending classes. (You must notify the Financial16

sussex.edu • 973.300.2207Aid Office of your withdrawal.) You attended classes for70 days of a 125 calendar day semester. This meansthat you are entitled to use 56% of your Federal Aid topay your bill (70/125=56%). If you had received aFederal Pell Grant of $1500, $840 could be used to payagainst your bill and $660 would be the required returnto the Federal Aid Program.Example #2: You are a full-time clock-hour studentand withdraw totally. The clock-hour programs have twopayment periods, an initial aid payment period at thestart of the program and a second payment period afteryou complete satisfactorily the first half of the program.The clock-hour program is 910 hours long and you havewithdrawn after completing 80 hours of the first paymentperiod (455 hours). This means that you are entitled to17% of your Federal Aid to pay your bill (80/455=17%).If you had received a Federal Pell Grant of $1500, $255could be used to pay against your bill and $1245 wouldbe the required return to the Federal Aid Program.Institutional Charge PolicyStudents who withdraw, drop out or are expelled from theCollege will have their TUITION bill adjusted according tothe following schedule:1. After the first (1st) day of class, through to the end ofthe first (1st) week of class, 100 % refund (effectiveSpring 09) of tuition charged.2. After first (1st) week of class through to the end ofsecond (2nd) week of class, 50% refund of tuitioncharged.3. After the second (2nd) week of class, no refund of tuition.State funds will be returned to the appropriateprograms in the following order:1. NJ Tuition Aid Grant Program (TAG).2. NJ Part-time Tuition Aid Grant Program.3. NJ Distinguished/Urban Scholar Program.4. NJ STARS Program.After Federal and State aid program funds have beenreturned, refunds will be made to any off-campusscholarship/grant programs and/or Sussex CountyCommunity College programs. If a credit balance remainson account after this process has been completed, apass-through of funds will be made to the student tocover non-billed educational expenses.Charges – Educational Costs*Direct Costs - Amounts that must be paid to the College.(See Tuition and Fees).COST OF ATTENDANCEEXPENSE DEPENDENT INDEPENDENTSTUDENTSSTUDENTSLiving Expenses $3,859.00 $4,961.00Books/Supplies& Misc. Fees $1,323.00 $1,323.00Transportation $3,200.00 $3,200.00PersonalExpenses $1,760.00 $1,760.00TOTAL: $13,112.00 $14,214.00Figures were developed for full-time students and show annual budgets for anine month school year.These in-state/in-county budgets are provided for your information. Youractual budget for school costs may vary. The budgets for out-of-county, outof-state,and Pennsylvania students are significantly different. If you havequestions about your cost of education, you're encouraged to contact theFinancial Aid Office.Award RevisionsFinancial aid awards may be adjusted due to changes inyour enrollment status, academic progress, governmentalallocations, etc. If a change becomes necessary, you will benotified and a new award notice provided.You may request a review of your award by calling theFinancial Aid Office to make an appointment. If you feel thatyou have a unique situation that was not addressed or youjust wish to talk, please be sure to call. You are encouragedto contact the Financial Aid Office if you have any questionsas to how your assistance affects your bill. (In exceptionalcircumstances, special payment arrangements may bemade by contacting the Business Office. All checks shouldbe made payable to Sussex County Community Collegeand not to any individual).More Financial Aid InformationFull details about federal and state assistance programs canbe found in The Student Guide and Financial Aid Programsfor NJ Students.These publications can be found in the SCCC Library andthe SCCC Financial Aid Office. Students are encouraged torefer to the Financial Aid pages on the SCCC website.The College offers limited financial assistance through thegenerosity of outside donors. The process requires separateapplication to the SCCC Foundation. Essays and interviewsare normally required. Awards are directed to students inspecific academic areas and are issued to students with astrong SCCC achievement record. Award amounts vary.Interested students are urged to contact the SCCCCounseling and Advising Center for more information.TUITION, FEES AND FINANCIAL AID • 317

Sussex County Community College Catalog 2010–2012STUDENT SERVICES • 4STUDENT SERVICES 4AthleticsAcademic & Athletic Building • 973.300.2230Nickname: SkylandersSussex County Community College enhances the academiccollege experience with a wide array of extracurricularactivities including a competitive intercollegiate athleticsprogram. SCCC’s intercollegiate sports include:Fall: Men’s and Women’s SoccerWinter: Men’s and Women’s BasketballSpring: Baseball and SoftballSCCC offers scholarship opportunities for participation inthe Women’s Soccer Program and Men’s Baseball. SCCCalso offers Intramural programs based on student interest.The Campus Fitness Center is available Monday – Friday,8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.The College is a member of the National Junior CollegeAthletic Association (NJCAA) and the Garden State AthleticConference (GSAC). Eligibility is determined by the NJCAAand adopted by the GSAC. The College adheres to all therules set forth by the NJCAA and the GSAC.Counseling and Advising CenterAdministration Building • 973.300.2207The Counseling and Advising Center offers professionalcounseling services free of charge to all full and part-timestudents. From the moment a new student enrolls in his orher first course, to the day a graduate moves on to a careeror transfer college, the Counseling and Advising Center stafffosters personal growth, educational development andcareer and life planning. Hours and information on theCenter is available at sussex.edu.Students are encouraged to visit any time. Workshops andsupport groups are offered throughout the semester. TheCounseling & Advising Center offers the following services:Academic Counseling and AdvisementCounselors work individually with students to assessacademic needs and to strengthen classroom skills such astime management, goal setting and motivation. Seminars onthese and other topics such as test anxiety and study skillsare presented. All new students and those with 24 or fewercredits meet with a counselor who assists students inselecting their academic programs and setting academicgoals. An individual’s interests, abilities, academic progress,career objective and transfer intentions are taken intoconsideration when planning an academic schedule.Career DevelopmentCareer counseling is available for students seekingassistance in developing a career plan, finding a major,researching occupations or discussing individual options.The Counseling and Advising Center offers workshops andcoursework in career development, Career Symposiums anduse of software programs for career assessment andexploration. The Center has an extensive career library withup-to-date information on many careers. Students mayreview available job listings online at sussex.edu/jobboard,or at the Job Board outside the Counseling Center.Individual and group sessions in resumé writing, interviewtechniques and job hunt strategies are held in the Center.Personal CounselingShort-term personal counseling is available to assiststudents in addressing non-academic problems that canadversely impact their ability to achieve personal andacademic growth.18

sussex.edu • 973.300.2207Relationship issues, anxiety, concern over alcohol or drugabuse and abusive situations are examples of the kinds ofissues addressed. Referrals to community services orprivate practitioners may be made. All personal SCCCcounseling sessions are confidential and free.Counselors abide by the Code of Ethics for the AmericanCounseling Association and the National Association ofSocial Workers. ULifeline, a web-based mental health site,is available at www.ulifeline.org/schools/sccc.Transfer CounselingTransfer information, including applications, articulationagreements, catalogs and videos, transfer scholarships,and internet access to U.S. college sites, is available in theCounseling and Advising Center. Transfer Fairs of tri-statefour-year colleges and universities are held on campus eachsemester. Local colleges provide Instant Decision TransferDays on our campus. Counselors use NJ Transfer, a webbasedarticulation system for transfer within NJ.Students should work closely with their counselor to ensurethey are following the guidelines of the NJ StatewideTransfer Agreement.Return Learn and Earn ProgramThis program, funded by a state grant, is designed forstudents age 21 or older who attended college between2000 and 2009 and completed at least 33 credits but didnot receive a degree. Eligible students cannot haveattended any college during 2010 and must have aminimum GPA of 2.1. The program includes personalizedadvisement and services and financial assistance fortextbooks, transportation and childcare (but not tuition).ScholarshipsThe Counseling Center has information available on local,national and transfer scholarships. Internet access tospecific scholarship sites is also available. The SCCCFoundation maintains a number of locally endowed andin-house scholarships that are designed to assist qualifiedstudents with the cost of attending SCCC. Scholarshipapplications are available online at the beginning of eachsemester.Online Tools for StudentsPay Online and E-refund – Students are encouraged topay tuition online. E-refund offers a convenient way forstudents to receive electronic refunds.Rave Alert – SCCC utilizes a broadcast alerting service,Rave Alert, to communicate timely information to students,faculty, staff and other members of the campus community.Rave sends mobile text alerts, email and/or recorded voicemessages to participating students, faculty and staff.Student Email – All registered students are issued anofficial SCCC email account. The account details are sent tonew students in the mail prior to the start of the semester.All College communication including messages from facultywill be sent to the college issued email address.Student Portal: my.sussex.edu - The student portal is apassword protected student website where SCCC studentscan view grades, transcripts and financial aid records.Students can also register for classes and pay tuitionthrough the portal.Distance Learning Site - All students enrolled in onlineand hybrid classes will use this site for communication withinstructors.Student ActivitiesStudent Center • 973.300.2232We believe that co-curricular learning ensures studentsuccess and we work hard to deliver quality programming forall students. Throughout the year the Student Activities Officeoffers leadership opportunities and plans events to meet therecreational, cultural and social interests of students. Theseactivities include Broadway shows, dance performances, artexhibits, concerts and lectures. Most of these events areoffered for free or at reduced prices to students.Student AmbassadorsSelected students represent the College as StudentAmbassadors. Applications for the Student AmbassadorProgram are available in the Student Services Office or theStudent Activities Office both located in the Student Center.Ambassadors are selected based upon their academicperformance and commitment to SCCC. They serve theCollege in recruitment and public relations activities. Theyalso conduct campus tours and provide assistance at variouscollege events and activities. Ambassadors are awardedtuition aid of 12 credits for their service to the College.Student Clubs and OrganizationsStudent clubs and organizations are a major part of campuslife at SCCC. The College encourages the active formationof and participation in departmental and/or interest clubsand organizations. Campus clubs will be chartered by theStudent Government and approved by the Senior VicePresident of Student Services. Clubs are organized by andfor students. A complete listing of student clubs andorganizations is posted online.Student Government Association (SGA)The SGA is a formal student group which provides theCollege with input on the college experience and iscommitted to enriching the campus life at SCCC. Allenrolled students at SCCC are members of the SGA andhave the rights, privileges and responsibilities as set forth inthe by-laws. SGA meetings are open to all students and aretypically held on the 1st Thursday of every month duringCollege Hour from 10:50 am – 12:05 pm.STUDENT SERVICES • 419

Sussex County Community College Catalog 2010–2012STUDENT SERVICES • 420STUDENT SERVICES 4Student PublicationsThe College Hill is SCCC’s online student newspaper. TheCollege Hill is committed to providing a vehicle for theexchange of ideas, opinions and perspectives about eventsand activities affecting SCCC students. The College Hill isavailable at: sussex.edu/collegehillnews.Students Rights & ResponsibilitiesThe central functions of an academic community arelearning, teaching, research and scholarship. By acceptingmembership in the College, an individual joins a communityideally characterized by free inquiry, intellectual honesty,respect for the dignity of others and openness toconstructive change. The rights and responsibilitiesexercised within the community must be compatible withthese qualities.The College places emphasis upon certain values which areessential to its nature as an academic community. Amongthese are freedom from personal force and violence andfreedom of movement. Interference with any of thesefreedoms must be regarded as a serious violation of thepersonal rights upon which the community is based.Furthermore, although the administrative processes andactivities of the College cannot be ends in themselves,such functions are vital to the orderly pursuit of the workof all members of the College. Therefore, interference withmembers of the College in performance of their normalduties and activities must be regarded as unacceptableobstruction of the essential processes of the College.Theft or willful destruction of the property of the Collegeor its members must also be considered an unacceptableviolation of the rights of individuals or the community asa whole. Physical violence or the threat of same is alsoconsidered to be an unacceptable violation of rights.Moreover, it is the responsibility of all members of theacademic community to maintain an atmosphere in whichviolations of rights are unlikely to occur.All students accepted at Sussex County Community Collegeacknowledge with their enrollment an obligation to abide bythe College regulations and policies as indicated by theBoard of Trustees, by the faculty and administration of theCollege.Students are responsible for their own actions and areexpected to maintain the highest standard of conduct at alltimes and in all places. Each must, of course, respect therights and privileges of all instructors and other students.The essential and unavoidable condition of the mutualcommitment to personal and academic integrity must berespected at all times and in all situations. Implicit in thismandate is the expectation that all work submitted by thestudent as his/her own is the result of independent effort.Any attempt to plagiarize or copy another's work, duringexaminations or in class work, will render the record of thestudent suspect and may warrant academic penalty or otherdisciplinary action.The College reserves the right to dismiss any student whosecontinued attendance, in the judgment of the administration,is detrimental to the College or its students. Rules andregulations pertaining to student behavior are provided inthe Student Code of Conduct which is appended to thisstatement.Furthermore, Sussex County Community College respectsthe rights of students in its firm commitment to a policy ofEqual Opportunity and Affirmative Action and will implementthis policy to assure that the benefits, services, activities,programs and employment opportunities offered by thisinstitution are available to all persons regardless of race,religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, handicap,marital or veteran status and in accordance with state andfederal laws: Title VI, Title VII, Civil Rights Act of 1964;Executive order 11246, as amended; Title IX, EducationalAmendments of 1972; section 503 and 504, RehabilitationAct of 1973, as amended; Veterans Assistance Act of 1972as amended.

sussex.edu • 973.300.2207Sussex County Community College also respects the rightsof students in its firm commitment to the provisions of theFederal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974which gives students the right to inspect educationalrecords maintained about them by the College, the rightto a hearing to challenge the contents of these records andthe right to make explanation for challenged information.The College will maintain the confidentiality of studentrecords except with respect to those special cases notedin the legislation. Finally, all students at Sussex CountyCommunity College have attendant financial rights andresponsibilities.Students have the following financial rights:1. To know what financial aid programs are available atthe school;2. To know the deadlines for submitting applications foreach of the financial aid programs;3. To know how financial aid is distributed, howdistribution decisions are made and the bases forthese decisions;4. To know how the financial need was determined,including how costs for tuition and fees, room andboard, travel, books and supplies, personal andmiscellaneous expenses, etc., are considered instudent budgets;5. To know what resources (such as parental contribution,other financial aid, student’s assets, etc.) wereconsidered in the calculation of their needs;6. To know how much of the financial need as determinedby the institution has been met;7. To request an explanation of the various programs in thestudent aid package;8. To know the school’s refund policy;9. To know what portion of the financial aid received mustbe repaid and what portion is grant aid. If the aid is aloan, students have the right to know what the interestrate is, the total amount that must be repaid, thepayback procedures, the length of time available torepay the loan and when repayment begins;10.To know how the school determines whether studentsare making satisfactory progress and what happens ifthey are not.Students have the following responsibilities:1. To complete all application forms accurately and submitthem on time to the right place;2. To provide correct information. In most instances,misreporting information on financial aid applicationforms is a violation of law and may be considered acriminal offense which could result in indictment underthe U.S. Criminal Code.3. To return all additional documentation, verification,corrections and/or new information requested by eitherthe Financial Aid Office or the agency to which theapplication was submitted;4. To read and understand all forms they are asked to signand to keep copies of them;5. To accept responsibility for all agreements they sign;6. To perform the work agreed upon when accepting acollege work-study award;7. To be aware of and comply with deadlines forapplication or reapplication for aid;8. To be aware of the school’s refund procedures;9. To consider this information carefully before deciding toattend a school. All schools must provide information toprospective students about the school’s programs andperformance.Textbooks973.579.6118 • www.sussex.bkstr.comThe College Bookstore is owned and operated by Follet,Inc. Textbooks, stationery and supplies may be purchasedat the Bookstore. Costs vary for books and supplies,depending on the syllabus requirements of each course.The College Bookstore accepts cash, American Express,MasterCard, Visa, Discover and personal checks. Bookstorehours and policies are posted online at: sussex.bkstr.com.Veteran’s AffairsA Veterans’ Counselor is available to assist veterans andtheir dependents in the application and processing ofrequests for veterans’ benefits. The Veterans’ Counseloralso provides counseling on educational goals, courseselection and other matters relative to veterans’ affairs.Students who wish to participate in the VA program or needmore information are encouraged to contact the Veterans’Counselor at (973) 300-2236 or the Financial Aid Office.Information on the GI Bill is also available at www.gibill.gov.STUDENT SERVICES • 421

Sussex County Community College Catalog 2010–2012ACADEMICS • 5ACADEMICS 5Academic RequirementsTransitional StudiesTransitional Studies courses are offered in four skill areas:reading, writing, math and algebra. Courses are scheduledeach semester, day and evening and most summersessions.Transitional Studies courses are designed for studentswho are working to successfully transition to college creditcurriculum. These courses serve as a bridge betweenstudents’ current educational level and the collegeclassroom experience. Students in transitional studiescourses enjoy smaller classes, thus ensuring personalattention and frequent interaction with instructors.All transitional studies courses are issued InstitutionalCredits (IC) which do not count in the grade point average(GPA) and do not fulfill graduation requirements. Lettergrades “AI” through “FI” represent Institutional Credit inthe College grading system. Instituitonal credit courseworkdoes not transfer.Students who are required to take only developmentalmath or algebra courses are not restricted from takingcollege-level courses which require reading or writing.Selected college-level courses with a learning strategiescomponent are offered in the fall and spring semesters forthose students who are in a second-level developmentalreading or writing course.All students who require transitional studies coursework andwho have enrolled in a degree or certificate program mustbegin required transitional studies courses within their firstsix credits regardless of full or part-time status, curriculum,or career aspirations. Full and part-time students seeking anA.S., A.A., A.F.A., or A.A.S. degree and students enrolled ina certificate program with a math requirement mustcomplete the required transitional courses throughIntroductory Algebra I and II or Basic Algebra in consecutivesemesters from their initial entry into the College. Studentsenrolled in a certificate or curriculum that does not have amath requirement must complete transitional coursesthrough Basic Mathematics.Students working to gain proficiency are placed in one ormore of the following transitional studies courses and havean individual schedule designed to meet their needs:ENGL011 Developmental EnglishENGL015 Developmental Writing IENGL021 Developmental Writing IIENGL031 Introduction to College Reading IENGL032 College Reading IIMATH010 Basic MathematicsMATH015/017 Introductory Algebra I/IIMATH005 Basic Math RevieworMATH023 Basic AlgebraMATH040 Intermediate AlgebraStudents may take Basic Mathematics requirement as aself-paced, computerized course in the Math Lab.22

sussex.edu • 973.300.2207General Education RequirementsAll degree programs at SCCC require the student tocomplete a certain number of general education coursesin addition to specific courses that comprise the student’smajor program of study. Among other things, generaleducation courses provide college graduates with theknowledge and skills needed to communicate well, usetechnology, understand scientific developments andfunction effectively as members of an educated society.In New Jersey, all community colleges require students tocomplete a variety of general education courses in thecategories listed below. Each degree program at SCCC iscarefully designed to include the appropriate number andtype of general education courses and it is important for thestudent and the advisor to adhere closely to the prescribedcurriculum so that all of the general education requirementsare met by the time of graduation. Specific courses that canbe used to meet general education requirements in eachcategory are listed on the following pages. Questions aboutgeneral education requirements should be directed to thestudent’s academic advisor.WRITTEN and ORAL COMMUNICATIONIN ENGLISHAn array of courses which prepare students to speak,read, and write effectively. At least two of these must becomposition courses for A.A. and A.S. degrees. At leastone of these must be a composition course for specializeddegree programs and certificates.ENGL101 English Composition IENGL102 English Composition IIENGL201 Effective SpeakingMATHEMATICSAny college level mathematics course including statistics,algebra, or calculus course(s). These courses should buildupon a demonstrated proficiency in basic algebra.MATH104 Contemporary MathematicsMATH106 Mathematical ConceptsMATH108 StatisticsMATH110 Pre-Calculus IMATH112 Pre-Calculus IIMATH113 Calculus IMATH114 Calculus IIMATH205 Business CalculusMATH213 Calculus IIISCIENCEAny course(s) in the biological or physical sciences – ornon-majors survey course. At least one of these coursesmust have a laboratory component.BIOS101 General BiologyBIOS102 Introduction to Human BiologyBIOS103 Anatomy and Physiology IBIOS104 Anatomy and Physiology IIBIOS110 Biology IBIOS112 Biology IIBIOS122 Introduction to Environmental ScienceBIOS124 EcologyCHEM100 Introductory ChemistryCHEM107 Forensic ScienceCHEM110 College Chemistry ICHEM112 College Chemistry IICHEM210 Organic Chemistry ICHEM212 Organic Chemistry IIGEOL110 Historical GeologyPHYS100 Concepts of PhysicsPHYS105 Introductory AstronomyPHYS107 Introductory MeteorologyPHYS110 Physics IPHYS112 Physics IIPHYS120 Physics I with CalculusPHYS121 Physics II with CalculusACADEMICS • 523

Sussex County Community College Catalog 2010–2012ACADEMICS • 5ACADEMICS 5TECHNOLOGICAL COMPETENCYor INFORMATION LITERACYAny course that emphasizes common computer technologyskills (e.g. computer science, information technology) thathelps students to access, process and present information.This component is not required for students who candemonstrate competency.COMS110 Computer Concepts and ApplicationsCOMS113 Introduction to Information SystemsCOMS114 Introduction to Computer Science ICOMS120 Computer Software ApplicationsSOCIAL SCIENCEAny introductory course(s) from among anthropology,economics, geography, political science, psychologyor sociology.AnthropologyANTH101 Introduction to AnthropologyANTH110 Physical AnthropologyANTH120 Cultural AnthropologyANTH131 Principles of ArchaeologyEconomicsECON101 MacroeconomicsECON102 MicroeconomicsGeographyGEOG105 Cultural GeographyGEOG110 World GeographyPolitical SciencePOLS101 Introduction to Political SciencePOLS105 American PoliticsPOLS109 Modern Political IdeologiesPOLS110 International RelationsPsychologyPSYC101 General PsychologyPSYC111 Child PsychologyPSYC112 Adolescent PsychologyPSYC115 Psychology of AgingPSYC237 Multicultural PsychologySociologySOCA101 Introduction to SociologySOCA207 Sociology of ReligionHUMANITIESAny broad-based course(s) in the appreciation of art, music,or theater; literature; foreign language; history; philosophyand/or religious studies.Aesthetic AppreciationARTA103 Art History IARTA104 Art History IIARTA106 Art AppreciationCOMM230 Critical Analysis and Survey of CinemaMUSC101 Music AppreciationPERA208/ History of the Theater IENGL208PERA209 / History of the Theater IIENGL209PHOT120 History of PhotographyHistoryHIST101 History of Western Civilization IHIST102 History of Western Civilization IIHIST105 U.S. History IHIST106 U.S. History IIHIST201 20th Century Asia (Most associate degreesrequire a two course sequence)Interdisciplinary HumanitiesHUMN101 Survey of World Culture IHUMN102 Survey of World Culture IILiteratureENGL203 American Literature IENGL204 American Literature IIENGL205 Contemporary LiteratureENGL208/ History of the Theater IPERA208ENGL209 / History of the Theater IIPERA209ENGL210 Modern Short NovelENGL211 The Short StoryENGL213 Literary Masterpieces of theWestern World IENGL214 Literary Masterpieces of theWestern World IIENGL221 Modern PoetryENGL230 British Literature IENGL231 British Literature IIENGL207/ Literature By WomenWMST207PhilosophyPHIL110 Philosophy and The Meaning of LifePHIL201 Comparative ReligionsPHIL203 History of Modern PhilosophyPHIL205 Contemporary Ethical Issues24

sussex.edu • 973.300.2207Foreign LanguagesAMSL101 American Sign Language IAMSL102 American Sign Language IIAMSL201 American Sign Language IIICHIN101 Elementary Mandarin Chinese ICHIN102 Elementary Mandarin Chinese IIFREN101 Elementary French IFREN102 Elementary French IIFREN201 Intermediate French IFREN202 Intermediate French IIGRMN101 Elementary German IGRMN102 Elementary German IIGRMN201 Intermediate German IGRMN202 Intermediate German IIITAL101 Elementary Italian IITAL102 Elementary Italian IIITAL201 Intermediate Italian IITAL202 Intermediate Italian IIRUSS101 Elementary Russian IRUSS102 Elementary Russian IISPAN101 Elementary Spanish ISPAN102 Elementary Spanish IISPAN201 Intermediate Spanish ISPAN202 Intermediate Spanish IISPAN220 Spanish Conversation and CompositionHISTORICAL PERSPECTIVEAny broad-based course(s) or sequence of courses inWorld, Western, non-Western, or American History.HIST101 History of Western Civilization IHIST102 History of Western Civilization IIHIST105 U.S. History IHIST106 U.S. History IIHIST201 20th Century Asia (Most associate degreesrequire a two course sequence)GLOBAL & CULTURAL AWARENESS (Diversity)Any course whose primary purpose is to expose students toa multicultural society or people possibly within the contextof non-introductory study of a foreign language. If this goalis integrated into one or more general education course(s),the three credits may be moved from this category toanother general education category.ANTH101 Introduction to AnthropologyANTH110 Physical AnthropologyANTH120 Cultural AnthropologyANTH150 Magic, Myth & ReligionGEOG105HIST201HUMN101HUMN102HUMS203PHIL201POLS109PSYC237SOCA101SOCA207SOCA215WMST101WMST207/ENGL207Cultural Geography20th Century Asia (Most associate degreesrequire a two course sequence)Survey of World Culture ISurvey of World Culture IIHuman Behavior in the SocialEnvironment: DiversityComparative ReligionsModern Political IdeologiesMulticultural PsychologyIntroduction to SociologySociology of ReligionPerspectives on Race, Gender,Class and CultureWomen in Contemporary SocietyLiterature By WomenLIBERAL ARTS ELECTIVESLiberal Arts electives provide comprehensive,non-specialized study within the typical liberal artsdisciplines, the humanities, the behavioral & social sciences,mathematics and the natural sciences.The following qualify as liberal arts electives except wherenoted. Transfer institution policies vary.AMSL (check transfer college) GRMNANTHHIST (check transfer college)ARTAHUMNBIOSITALCHEMMATH (100 lever and higher)CHINMUSCCOMMPERACOMS (Limit 1)PHILCRJS105 only (Criminology) PHOTDESNPHYSECONPOLSEDUCPSYC (except PSYC103 &PSYC120)ENGL (except ENGL101 & ENGL102) RUSSFRENSOCAGEOGSPANGEOLWMSTAccording to SCCC policy, students may also choose oneintroductory course in a career area. See list below. Transferinstitution policies vary.AOTE101 (check transfer college) GRAD101BUSA101HOST101CDEV101HUMS101CRJS100LEGA100FRST101 (check transfer college)ACADEMICS • 525

Sussex County Community College Catalog 2010–2012ACADEMICS • 5ACADEMICS 5LITERATURE ELECTIVESENGL203ENGL204ENGL205ENGL207ENGL208ENGL209ENGL214ENGL216ENGL221ENGL222ENGL210ENGL230ENGL211ENGL231ENGL213American Literature IAmerican Literature IIContemporary LiteratureLiterature by WomenHistory of the Theater IHistory of the Theater IILiterary Masterpieces of theWestern World IIChildren’s Literature (check transfer college)Modern PoetryShakespeareModern Short NovelBritish Literature IThe Short StoryBritish Literature IILiterary Masterpieces of theWestern World IPlease Note: Some degrees require specific liberal artselectives. Students should consult with their advisors in theselection of courses to meet their major/optionrequirements.engagement in campus life. Topics covered are transitioningto college, careering, time management, collegeinformation/technology resources, financial management,wellness, academic planning, diversity, campus/communityinvolvement, transferring to a four year college, etc.The Capstone courses are designed specifically forSophomores with 45 credits or more who are approachinggraduation. The Capstone program offers students theopportunity to work with an SCCC professor to prepare fortransfer to a four year school or to enter the workforce andfind a position in their chosen field. There are three different,one-credit, Capstone courses for students to choose from,depending upon their declared major:■ College Capstone for Liberal Arts■ College Capstone for Business, Science and Technology■ College Capstone for Criminal Justice26Foundation CoursesSussex County Community College requires the followingcourses to be taken at key points in a student’s two-yearCollege experience: Foundations for Success is a three-creditcourse designed specifically for incoming SCCC Freshmen.All students are required to take this course within their firstor second semester. Foundations for Success is part of acomprehensive program that initiates students into the rigorof college academics and the responsibility of collegestudent life. Instructors are trained to facilitate topics thathave proven to be vital to entering college students. Thecourse provides an introduction into the intellectual, socialand emotional transition of going from high school to college,or from the workforce into college life.This is a student-centered course covering numerousstrategies to encourage students to become active andempowered learners and to make the most of their collegeexperience. Students will obtain information about collegelife and develop strategies and techniques to enhancesuccess in their academic, personal and professional lives.The course is infused with opportunities to understand,practice and implement critical thinking. Students will alsogain practical information to help prepare to transfer to afour year university or enter the workforce directly. Nationalresearch demonstrates that there is a positive correlationbetween participation in a first year seminar course andhigher graduation rates, higher grade point averages and

sussex.edu • 973.300.2207Academic Servicesand InitiativesAcademic AdvisementAn important part of each student’s academic career ismeeting with an academic advisor to plan a program ofstudy. Continuing students are strongly encouraged tomeet with an advisor prior to registration in order toensure sufficient progress toward a degree or certificate.Computer LabsCollege computers are available in the Learning Center,Cyber Café, Library, Counseling and Advising Center,Computer Classrooms and Graphics Lab. Printers areavailable in the Learning Center and Library. Students arerequired to pay for printing. Cash, debit and creditcards are accepted.Distance LearningACADEMICS • 5Articulation AgreementsSCCC has established articulation agreements for specificmajors with Centenary College, College of St. Elizabeth,East Stroudsburg University, Fairleigh Dickinson University,Felician College, Johnson and Wales University, MarylandUniversity, Montclair State University, New Jersey Instituteof Technology and William Paterson University. Mostagreements guarantee students who have completed anA.A. degree or an A.S. degree, full junior-year status invarious majors if they transfer to these institutions. Studentsshould consult with the Counseling and Advising Centerfor information about articulation agreements with fouryear institutions.Clearing CorporationBusiness Learning CenterLocated in the east wing of the Academics & AthleticsBuilding, the Clearing Corporation Business LearningCenter provides students of business administration witha contemporary, business-like environment in which theycan learn, study, discuss ideas, keep abreast of the latestbusiness news and interact informally with business faculty.The Center contains classrooms that are fully equippedwith computers and modern instructional technology andit also includes a large conference room that is designedto emulate the professional environment that studentswill encounter during the course of their business careers.A professional lounge area provides students with acomfortable place to read and study and television monitorsin the Center provide continuous access to news providedthroughout the day by the Bloomberg Business Channel.Since its dedication in October 2009, the ClearingCorporation Business Learning Center has become apopular place for informal discussions among students andfaculty, as well as presentations by guest speakers, regularBusiness Club meetings, business book discussions andother events of interest to students interested in business,accounting, economics, marketing and finance.The Clearing Corporation Business Learning Center wasmade possible as a result of a generous gift presented tothe College in 2009 by Mr. Ira Polk on behalf of the ClearingCorporation Charitable Foundation.Online and Hybrid CoursesSCCC offers several online and hybrid courses eachsemester. Online courses offer all instruction and traditionalcourse interactions in an online environment. Online coursesare not for every student. It is essential to have the selfdisciplinerequired for independent learning. Access to acomputer is required for online courses.Hybrid courses are a combination of online and in classinstruction. Typically hybrid classes are held on-campusin a classroom for 50% of the course, while the other halfis conducted online. Hybrid courses are designed to givethe benefits of traditional face-to-face learning and theindependence of online learning. Access to a computeris required.TelecoursesTelecourses consist of video lessons, related readingassignments in a textbook and study guide and on-campussessions for orientation and examinations. A faculty memberindividually, through telephone sessions and via email,coordinates all instructional activities and is available tomeet with students individually and through telephonesessions. In most cases, midterm and final exams are takenon campus. Like independent study courses, Telecoursesrequire more self-discipline and motivation than a classroomcourse. As a result, they are best for self-directed learners.Telecourses can be viewed on sussex.edu. Telecourses arefully equivalent to courses taught at SCCC and apply todegree requirements in the same way as classroomcourses. Courses vary from semester to semester.Dual AdmissionsSCCC has entered into dual admission agreements forvarious program majors with Fairleigh Dickinson University.Students who graduate from SCCC while followingspecified program curriculum and maintaining the requiredgrade point average as defined in the agreement will beguaranteed admittance to the respective institution withjunior standing. See a counselor or advisor for the includedprograms and curricular outline.27

Sussex County Community College Catalog 2010–2012ACADEMICS • 5ACADEMICS 5Learning CenterAdministration Building • 973.300.2150The Learning Center is designed to enhance the College’scommitment to educational excellence. The Center offersa variety of special programs and services.ABE/GED Study Programs973.300.2154Small-group, self-paced instruction is provided in basicwriting, reading and math skills (ABE), as well as additionalcomponents in science, social studies and literature forstudents preparing for the NJ State General EducationalDevelopment (GED) Test. Computer literacy instruction,workforce readiness training and employment counselingare also offered through this program.Academic Support Services973.300.2154The College is committed to responding to the changingneeds of the community. Concerns such as job training,childcare and housing are viewed as essential aspects ofthe educational process and are addressed through theCollege’s resources and community services network.Working in conjunction with the Vocational CounselingOffice and the Community Educaton Department, theAcademic Support Office is a participant in the “One Stop”Program. In this venue, SCCC provides advisement tocommunity members through Workforce Development.Disabilities Assistance Program (DAP)973.300.2153DAP provides services for students in both “ProjectSuccess,” an outreach program for the certified learningdisabled student and for individuals considered “SpecialNeeds” based on either an emotional or physical disability.Accommodations are made on a case by case basis.English for Speakers of Other Languages(ESOL)973.300.2157Non-native speakers of English will find a variety of coursesoffered in our ESOL program which helps students learnEnglish and prepare for citizenship. Courses are designed tomeet the needs of 2nd, 3rd or even 4th language learnersseeking to improve their English.Classes in Grammar, Writing, Reading & VocabularyDevelopment and Listening & Speaking are offered inbeginner, intermediate and advanced levels and are taughtin small groups to enhance the learning experience.Advanced classes prepare students to enter college coursesand include TOEFL Preparation (Test of English as a ForeignLanguage).The ESOL Program also offers FREE Life Skills Englishclasses, "American Language & Civics."Tests offered in the Learning Center:■ Exams for students participating in the DisabilitiesAssistance Program requiring accommodation■ Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE)■ ESOL Placement Tests, (CELT) and Best PlusTutoring973.300.2150The Learning Center offers group tutoring in all levels ofMath, Science and English. Tutoring schedules for grouptutoring are posted online at sussex.edu.LibraryLibrary & Science Building • 973.300.2162As the research center of the College, the Library is themajor resource for its educational programs. To supportthe College curriculum, the Library acquires, organizesand maintains a variety of print and non-print material forindividual and classroom use. Librarians are availableto assist students in learning to locate, evaluate andunderstand information through individual referenceassistance and library instruction/information literacyclasses. The Library’s collection includes books, magazines,professional journals and various non-print media.Numerous online research databases, as well as the onlinecatalog, are available for student use both in the Library andthrough remote Internet access from home. Traditional28

sussex.edu • 973.300.2207library services such as inter-library loan and academicreserve are also available to all students, faculty and staff.The Library also provides recreational materials whichinclude a collection of print bestsellers (both fiction andnon-fiction) and audio books. A student ID card isnecessary to access Library databases or to borrowmaterials. ID cards are printed during Library operationhours. Library hours are posted at sussex.edu.Programs for High School StudentsConcurrent Enrollment Program (CEP)The Concurrent Enrollment Program (CEP) provides theopportunity for eligible high school juniors and seniors toaccrue college credits while completing their high schoolexperience. CEP is a partnership program administeredwithin the high school schedule and on the high schoolcampus.All CEP courses offer the same content as comparablecourses offered on the SCCC campus. CEP courses aretaught by high school faculty serving as SCCC adjuncts.The College, in consultation with the school district, isresponsible for selection of instructors, who must meet thesame criteria of employment as other College adjuncts. CEPcourses are monitored by the Office of Academic Affairs toensure that instruction, curriculum, text books and gradingstandards are comparable to the same courses taught onthe SCCC campus.High school students interested in the program shouldcontact their high school guidance counselor.High School juniors or seniors may participate in theconcurrent program if they meet the following criteria:■ have successfully met all requirements for junior status■ have earned a “B” average■ are academically motivated (based on teacher and/orguidance counselor input)■ meet the College’s SAT requirements or take theCollege Placement test and pass the desired areas.It is in the student’s best interest to take the entire test,not just certain sections. Examples for the PlacementTest can be found in the Counseling and AdvisingCenter and at sussex.edu.Early College Advantage Program (ECAP)The Early College Advantage Program (ECAP) is designed forabove average high school juniors or seniors who wish toearn college level credits prior to high school graduation.Students may receive an ECAP admission application at theirhigh school guidance office or from SCCC’s Counseling andAdvising Center. Upon receiving signed permission from thehigh school guidance counselor and parents or legalguardians, a student may enroll in one or two courses (notexceeding eight hours of academic work) per semesterduring the day or evening. Students must meet SAT orPlacement Test requirement for each course.Home-schooled students between the ages of 16 and 18may take one course per semester. Students may enroll insubsequent semesters for a single course, as long as thecourse does not require demonstrated competencies asindicated by the College Placement Test.Students in the ECAP, upon graduation from high schooland enrollment at SCCC, will have all applicable creditsearned applied towards their certificate or Associate’sdegree. Students enrolling at other colleges or universitiesmay request an SCCC transcript be sent to the other schoolfor applicable transfer credit consideration.Service LearningService learning is a teaching and learning strategy thatintegrates classroom learning with service to thecommunity. Service learning is an opportunity for studentsto get engaged with the community, meet the needs ofcommunity constituents and apply what is learned in theclassroom to real life situations. Students who haveparticipated in service learning activities report a higherlevel of interest in their coursework, better retention of theinformation they are learning – and rewarding serviceexperiences. The skills and experience gained also lookgreat on a resume and application for transfer to a four-yearcollege or university.University CenterSussex County Community College has a partnership withFelician College that allows eligible students to obtain aBachelor’s degree on the SCCC campus. SCCC studentsearning Associate degrees in business, education, orcriminal justice are eligible to seamlessly transition toFelician’s Bachelor Completion Programs. Students whoalready hold an Associate degree may transfer up to 80credits into Felician’s Bachelor’s Completion Program.Felician is also offering a BSN in Nursing Degree on theSCCC campus for students who are currently licensed as anRN. Small classes in all programs meet one night a week,allowing students the convenience of working full time whileearning a Bachelor’s degree close to home. Some coursesin the degree completion program are also offered online.For additional information, contact the Felicianrepresentative at 973.300.2364.Seton Hall University’s College of Education and HumanServices offers a Master of Arts and Education SpecialistProgram in Education Leadership Management Policy(ELMP) at the SCCC campus. The two year program meetsall the requirements for NJDOE Principal and SupervisorCertification. Contact Community Educaton at 973.300.2140for additional information.ACADEMICS • 529

Sussex County Community College Catalog 2010–2012ACADEMICS • 5ACADEMICS 5Academic PoliciesAcademic IntegrityStudents are required to perform all of the work specified byfaculty and are responsible for the content and integrity of allacademic work submitted, including term papers, reports andexaminations. A student will be guilty of violating the Rule ofAcademic Integrity if he or she knowingly represents the workof others as his or her own, or if he or she uses or obtainsunauthorized assistance in any academic work.Cheating on examinations, through use of unauthorizedaids or inappropriate resources, is forbidden. In addition,plagiarism or the unattributed use of another’s words orideas, through either direct appropriation or paraphrase, isa serious breach of academic standards. Students have anobligation to exhibit honesty in carrying out their academicassignments. They may be penalized by the following:written warnings and/or assignment of an “F” grade for theassignment/test or for the course. If the student is foundguilty in more than one case, he or she may be dismissedfrom the College.Academic ProbationFull-time students completing 12 or more earned collegecredit hours during the fall and/or spring semester whosesemester grade point average (GPA) falls below 2.0 areplaced on academic probation.Part-time students completing 12 or more earned collegecredit hours and thereafter upon completion of eachadditional cluster of 12 or more credits whose cumulativegrade point average (GPA) falls below 2.0 are placed onacademic probation.Students will be informed in writing by the Vice Presidentof Academic Affairs or designee of their probation status.If students are pre-registered for a succeeding semester,they will be notified by the Vice President of AcademicAffairs or designee to make an appointment with Counselingin a specified period of time. Failure to comply withdeadlines can result in cancellation of one’s registration.The Director of the College Learning Center will notify theRegistrar’s Office of probationary status and associatedrestrictions. The Registrar will affect a probationary holdwhich will preclude registration until such time as theVice President of Academic Affairs or his or her designeeauthorizes removal of the hold.Students will be required to take a reduced course load,not to exceed 13 credits for full-time students and not toexceed 7 credits for part-time students per semester, untiltheir GPA is 2.0 or above.It is the prerogative of the Academic Probation Committeeto place special requirements and restrictions on thestudent in the succeeding semester. Such conditions mayinclude, but are not limited to, not holding office in a studentorganization or participating in intercollegiate athleticfunctions. Students will be monitored and offered thefollowing guidance and support in making satisfactoryprogress, including advising students to:■ Enroll in Foundations for Success during the firstsemester of probation if this course has not alreadybeen taken, or retake the course if student received agrade of “F.”■ Enroll in courses with Learning Strategies.Special needs students will be monitored by theCoordinator of the Disabilities Assistance Program.If a student has not attained a cumulative GPA of 2.0 afterthree semesters on academic probation or in clusters of12, 24, 36, or 48 attempted credit hours, the AcademicProbation Committee may place the student on a onesemester suspension or dismissal from the College. Thestudent has the right to appeal the decision of thisCommittee, in writing, to the Academic ProbationCommittee. The Director of the Learning Center serves aschair of this committee. Upon committee review of theappeal, the Director of the Learning Center will notify thestudent and other appropriate College offices, in writing, ofthe Committee’s decision.AttendanceAt SCCC, class attendance and academic achievement arerecognized as being interrelated. Attendance in class is notused solely as a basis for grade determination; however,lectures, assignments, tests and class participation missedor inadequately made up as a result of class absences willjeopardize a student’s grade.■ Students are expected to attend all classes and toadhere to the written requirements and consequencesof non-attendance outlined in the syllabi of eachinstructor. Faculty are required to keep attendancerecords.■ Faculty are required to state their attendancerequirements on their course outlines.■ While it is the responsibility of the student to notifythe instructor after the student’s first absence, theinstructor may personally contact the student todiscuss the effect of the absence and possiblesubsequent absences, on the successful completionof the course.■ If subsequent absences do occur, it is the student’sresponsibility to contact the instructor for guidance incompleting missed work.■ The instructor determines if an absence is valid and ifa student may complete missed assignments. If theabsence is not valid or if work is made up without priordiscussion with the instructor, said work may not beaccepted.30

sussex.edu • 973.300.2207Credit for Non-traditional or PriorLearning ExperienceSCCC recognizes that learning in the classroom is only partof the total learning that takes place in the modern world.As a result, credit may be granted for knowledge or skillsacquired outside the traditional classroom. This includesappropriate life and work experiences in addition to formallearning, such as through military schools or trainingprograms, employment training programs and proprietaryschools.Students who wish to receive college credit for life/workexperience must complete an official“Application for Life/Work Experience Credit;” and, ifapproved, prepare a portfolio.In preparing to apply for life/work credits, students mustschedule a meeting with the appropriate Academic Deanand bring the completed “Application for Life/WorkExperience Credit Form.”The Dean will review the application and make arecommendation for the student to proceed or not. Thestudent will then prepare the portfolio and submit it forevaluation to the Dean. If the portfolio is deemedacceptable by the Dean, it will be forwarded to the VicePresident of Academic Affairs for final approval. At the timeof submission of the portfolio, the student will pay half theprevailing tuition rate for the course that is being evaluated.When the evaluation is finalized and if credit is to be given,a recording fee will be required.Dean’s ListSussex County Community College acknowledgesoutstanding academic achievement of full-time students ona semester basis and the cumulative achievement of parttimestudents through the Dean’s List designation (Fall andSpring Semesters only).Eligibility1. Full-time students earning 12 or more college creditsduring the Fall or Spring Semesters.2. Part-time students having cumulatively earned 12 ormore college credits in a Fall or Spring Semester andthereafter upon completion of each additional cluster of12 or more credits.Academic Requirements1. A semester grade point average of 3.5 for full-timestudents (based upon earned credit hours).2. A cumulative grade point average of 3.5 for part-timestudents (based upon earned clusters of 12 or morecredits).GradingLetter grades are given to students and are available on themy.sussex portal at the end of each semester. A graderepresents an instructor’s evaluation of a student’sacademic performance in a course and is determined byexaminations and other criteria established by the Collegeand the individual instructor. All grades are recorded on theindividual’s transcript and remain as such unless revised orremoved by administrative action as a result of successfulstudent appeal. (See Student Final Grade Appeal.)SCCC’s grading system is as follows:Grade Interpretation PointsA Excellent 4.0B+ Very Good 3.5B Good 3.0C+ Above Average 2.5C Average 2.0D Poor 1.0F Fail 0.0FN Fail no-show 0.0Grades not counted in the GPA:Grade Interpretation PointsAI Excellent 0BI+ Very Good 0BI Good 0CI+ Above Average 0CI Average 0FI Insufficient 0II Incomplete 0AU Audit 0I Incomplete 0IP In Progress 0W Approved Withdrawal 0Letter grades AI through FI represent institutional credit.Institutional credits do not count in the grade point average,nor do they fulfill graduation requirements. Students whoearn a grade of AI-CI in transitional studies courses areeligible to move to the next course in the sequence or to thenext level.How to Calculate a Grade Point AverageThe calculation of a grade point average is a simplemathematical process. Quality points earned, QP, alsoknown as “grade points,” are divided by the student’squality credits attempted. (See chart on next page)Quality PointsQuality points (QP) earned are determined by multiplying thequality credits attempted of a course by the numerical valueof the grade. For example, a “B” received in a three-creditcourse would yield nine quality points (3 x 3 = 9). Whencalculating quality points earned, some courses areexcluded from the process. Transfer credits and gradesreceived for exams (CLEP, AP, etc.) as well as grades for“IC” (institutional credit) courses are not counted.ACADEMICS • 531

Sussex County Community College Catalog 2010–2012ACADEMICS • 5ACADEMICS 5Attempted Quality Value of QPCourse Credits Credits Attempted Grade Points Earned GPAMath 3 3 B 3 9Literature 3 3 F* 0 0Chemistry 4 4 A 4 16History 3 3 B 3 9Basic Algebra 0 (3IC**) 0 BI 0 0Total 13 13 34 2.62* “F” grades are counted as quality credits attempted but produce “0” quality points.** “IC” (Institutional Credit) courses are not counted in quality credits attempted or in quality points.Quality Credits AttemptedQuality Credits Attempted (Q Cr. Attempted) consists of allthe college credits attempted by a student (including thosefailed, but not the exclusions above).Example: (GPA = QP Earned/Q Credits Attempted); GradePoint Average = Quality Points Earned (34) divided byQuality Credits Attempted (13) = 2.62Student Final Grade AppealEducational institutions have the responsibility for evaluatingstudents by standards and a grading system which ispublicized and known to instructors and students. Theresponsibility for determining the final grade of each studentrests with the faculty member who has responsibility forteaching the course in which the student is responsible fordemonstrating the learning which results in a final grade. Astudent who feels that the final grade he/she received in theclass is unfair is entitled to an appeal.Any student pursuing a grade appeal must follow theprocedure outlined below. Students are responsible fortaking action within the procedural timeline. Facultysecretaries are available to address student questionsregarding the procedure. Grade appeals not following thisprocedure are not eligible for review.Step One: The student must understand the policy andcomplete the appropriate form stating the exact nature ofthe appeal within two weeks from the end of the semester.Step Two: The instructor must read the appeal, meet withthe student and grant or deny the student’s request.Step Three: The Department Chair must hear the appealand attempt to resolve the problem and then if no solutionis reached forward the appeal to the appropriate DivisionDean.Step Four: The Division Dean must hear the appeal andattempt to resolve the problem within five days of the startof the next semester and then if no solution is reachedforward the appeal to the Vice-President of AcademicAffairs.Step Five: The VPAA reviews the written record, hasconferred with the parties involved and renders the finaldecision.AuditingStudents may choose to enroll in a course on an audit basiswith the understanding that neither a grade nor creditscan be assigned to the course(s) selected for audit.Students attempting to audit a course shall have satisfiedall prerequisite requirements for that course on a creditbasis unless they obtain a prerequisite waiver from theappropriate division dean or department chair. In thosecases where no prerequisite is required, student requestingto audit a course must have obtained a satisfactory scoreon the appropriate placement test or present a one-coursewaiver from the Counseling Center exempting them fromthe placement test for the course selected for audit.All standard tuition and fees are charged for coursesaudited. Senior citizens registering for credit courses on anaudit basis will be charged tuition according to New Jerseystatutory law. Students may not change from credit to auditstatus or from audit to credit status after the tenth day ofthe semester.Audited courses appear on the student’s transcript with agrade of “AU” and do not satisfy prerequisite requirementsor indicate mastery of the subject material. Additionally,courses taken on an audit basis are not approved forveterans training, for financial aid or tuition waivers (withthe exception of SCCC employees electing to audit a classas part of the standard tuition waiver benefit). Formsrequesting a change from credit to audit and vice versaare available in the Registrar’s Office.Faculty members who are in charge of the course beingaudited shall be responsible for determining the extent towhich auditing students participate in class assignmentsand other activities.Incomplete GradesAn incomplete grade “I,” may be given at the initiation of astudent and at the discretion of the faculty, only to studentswho have completed at least 80% of the requiredcoursework with a grade of “C” or better. No “I” grade maybe given without the submission of the signed form.The completion date is determined by the instructor, butin no case may the date exceed February 15th for gradesissued in Fall and Winterim semesters or terms and32

sussex.edu • 973.300.2207September 30th for grades issued in Spring and Summersemester or terms. After the deadline, if the “I” has not beenchanged by the instructor, the original “I” will be recordedas an “F.”Repeat CoursesStudents may repeat courses in order to improve gradepoint averages. In a repeated course, the highest grade iscalculated in the grade point average and appears on thetranscript as “repeated course.” All instances of repeatedcourses and grades remain on the transcript, however,credit will be awarded only once.A course may be repeated twice, i.e., an initial registrationplus two repeats for a total of three. Should a studentattempt to repeat a course a third time (4th registration), heor she will be barred from registration except as noted:Special Topics, Chorus and English as a Second Language.In the event a course is retired and a replacement coursedesignated, the repeat logic will apply to the designatedreplacement course. In the event a course is retired and areplacement course not designated, the student will lose therepeat option. Students may appeal this policy in writing tothe Vice President of Academic Affairs.Satisfactory Academic StandingTo be classified as a student in satisfactory academicstanding, any student, whether full-time or part-time,matriculated or non-matriculated, must maintain a gradepoint average of 2.0 or above.Dropping and Adding CoursesCourses may be added through the first five days of the falland spring semesters and dropped through the first tendays of the fall and spring semesters. Students mustcomplete an official Drop/Add Form, obtain required staffapprovals and submit forms to the Registrar. Droppedcourses are removed from the transcript and thus do notcount towards enrollment, deferrals, health insurance andathletic eligibility.Drop/Add days are pro-rated for sessions less than a full Fallor Spring semester. Students who neglect to follow officialprocedures and who stop attending classes will be assignedthe grade of “FN” at the end of the semester. To avoidunnecessary costs and penalties, students are advisedto discuss all Drop/Add procedures with a counselor.Students receiving financial aid must stop in the FinancialAid Office to determine if the drop/withdrawal will have anyeffect on aid.Withdrawal from ClassesA student planning to withdraw/drop from SCCC must doso in writing before the first day of classes to receive a fullrefund less the deposit of $5 per credit. Any student whodoes not withdraw/drop in writing before the end of thesecond week of class will be liable for payment of full tuitionand fees. Failure to attend class does not constitute anofficial withdrawal. Students wishing to drop or withdrawfrom class and receive a refund or cancellation of chargesmust officially withdraw by the posted calendar dates.Students may file a Withdrawal Form in the Registrar’s Officeor they may withdraw by mail with a request bearing anoriginal signature. The postmark on such written notificationwill be used to determine the percentage of refund.Full payment of tuition and an “F” grade may result if writtennotification is not provided to the Registrar.No Shows (Administrative Withdrawal)Students who are “No Shows” defined as not attendingclass throughout the first ten days of a semester, orequivalent for a shorter term, as indicated by the facultyon the tenth day roster or equivalent roster, will be dropped.This drop will be the same as a student initiated drop andwill not appear on the student’s academic record. A studentfailing to notify the College of non-attendance will forfeit orbe charged all general and applicable course fees in additionto a failure to notify fee equal to the cost of one (1) credit. Adropped class will affect the enrollment status of a student.Re-instatement to a class from which a student has beendropped as a “No Show” will require the student to state inwriting and sign that they are attending the course and thefaculty member to acknowledge, in writing and to sign, thatthe student is attending the course. These acknowledgmentsmay be on the same or different pages but must be submittedto the Registrar’s Office within ten (10) business days from thereceipt of “No Show” notification from the Registrar.Medical WithdrawalStudents who withdraw from class due to severe medicalcircumstances may qualify for a tuition credit or cancellationof debt. Students needing to withdraw for medical reasonsmust do so officially and submit a request to the Registrar’sOffice with detailed documentation from a licensed healthcare professional. The decision to award tuition and/or feecredit or debt cancellation shall be at the sole discretion ofSussex County Community College.The Medical Withdrawal Committee meets twice a semester,approximately mid-term and at the conclusion of thesemester.Detailed documentation from a licensed health careprofessional must include a typed statement on the medicalprovider’s letterhead that includes the student’s specificmedical condition/illness, date of onset of the medicalcondition/illness and that the medical condition/illnessprecludes the student from attending class. Failure toinclude this documentation may delay review or lead toa denial of the request.Medical withdrawals may be requested during the semesterthe illness occurs, but no later than the subsequent fullsemester. 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Sussex County Community College Catalog 2010–2012ACADEMICS • 5ACADEMICS 5on account may be offered to the student and will beavailable for one calendar year from the date granted,unless precluded by the medical condition/illness, in whichcase it will be available for one (1) year beyond the student’sability to return to school. Under extreme circumstances offinancial need, a student may petition the Senior VicePresident of Student Services for a refund.GraduationGraduation Is Not Automatic.Students anticipating graduation must file a graduationapplication at the Registrar’s Office. There are threegraduation dates per year; August, January and May. Onlyone commencement ceremony is conducted and that isheld in May. Students wishing to participate in the Mayceremony must file the graduation application by March 1;however, students are strongly urged to file their applicationearly in the preceding fall semester. Students filing in theearly fall will have a documented review of their credentialsand any outstanding course work to guide them throughthe registration process. A graduation fee is assessed whenfiling the graduation application.Students are subject to the academic requirements setforth in the catalog/check sheet in use during the year theyentered the College. When a student declares or changestheir program/major the requirements of the program/majorthat are in effect at that time will apply, as set forth in theCollege Catalog in effect at the time of the change.Students within two courses of degree completion andcertificate students within one course of completion areallowed to participate in the commencement ceremony.Students receiving permission to participate in the Mayceremony will become graduates upon successfulcompletion of all program requirements.Degree candidates are required to satisfy all prerequisitesand foundation work; to complete all required course workwith no less than a 2.0 average; and to fulfill all graduationrequirements including the Foundations for Success andthe Capstone Course for the individual’s program.Students with outstanding obligations to the College willnot receive grades, transcripts or a diploma until suchobligations have been satisfied. Outstanding obligationsmay also prevent a student from registering for classes.Academic Distinction at GraduationHonors are conferred at graduation on students who havedemonstrated outstanding work throughout their SussexCounty Community College career. The awards are basedon the following scale:Highest Honors 3.90–4.00 grade point averageHigh Honors 3.75–3.89 grade point averageHonors3.50–3.74 grade point averageTo be eligible for graduation with honors, a student’sacademic record must show no repeated college creditcourses, at least 50% of the degree requirements must beearned at SCCC and no grades below “C.”Certificate candidates do not qualify for honors atgraduation.34

sussex.edu • 973.300.2207DEGREES & CERTIFICATES 6DegreesSussex County Community College offers programs leading to the Associate of Arts (A.A.), Associate of Fine Arts (A.F.A.),Associate of Science (A.S.) and Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degrees and programs leading to ProfessionalCertificates.All matriculated students, whether they plan to transfer to a four year institution or complete their college careers at the end oftheir programs, are eligible for the Associate degree or Certificate if all graduation requirements set forth in this catalog havebeen met. The program outlines are offered as guidelines and courses do not necessarily need to be taken in the ordersuggested. Please note that many courses require prerequisites.Academic programs are subject to change. Students should contact the Academic Affairs Office or the Counseling andAdvising Center for the most current information.DEGREES & CERTIFICATES • 6The Associate of Arts (A.A.)The Associate of Arts degree is designed for transfer to afour year institution.The programs leading to the Associate of Arts degreeparallel those offered in the Freshman and Sophomoreyears at four year institutions. Students who satisfactorilycomplete their chosen programs will be able to continuetheir college education into their junior and senior years atfour year colleges or universities.SCCC offers the Associate of Arts Liberal Artsdegree with options in:AnthropologyCommunication/ BroadcastingCommunication/Film StudiesCommunication/JournalismDramatic ArtsElementary/Secondary EducationEnglishHistoryPolitical SciencePre-LawPsychologySociologyAssociate of Fine Arts (A.F.A.)The Associate of Fine Arts degree is designed for thestudent who is planning a career in studio arts, photographyor design or who plans to transfer to a four year institutionor professional art school. The program provides liberalstudies required by most B.F.A. programs and sufficientstudio courses for junior year status.SCCC offers the Associate of Fine Arts Studio Artsdegree with options in:DesignPhotography35

Sussex County Community College Catalog 2010–2012DEGREES & CERTIFICATES • 6DEGREES & CERTIFICATES 6Associate of Science (A.S.)The Associate of Science degree is designed for transfer toa four year institution.The programs leading to the Associate of Science degreeparallel those offered in the Freshman and Sophomore yearsat four year institutions. Students who satisfactorilycomplete their chosen programs will be able to continuetheir college education into their junior and senior years atfour year colleges or universities.SCCC offers Associate of Science degrees inAccountingBusiness AdministrationCriminal JusticeEnvironmental StudiesHuman ServicesScience/Mathematics with options in:BiologyChemistryComputer ScienceGeologyInformation SystemsMathematicsPre-Medical/DentalPre-Nutrition/DieteticsNursing (In conjunction with other communitycolleges/requires a separate admission)Paralegal StudiesProfessional CertificatesThese certificates are awarded to those students whosuccessfully complete programs that are offered for collegecredit and which require a general education component.Professional certificates require no more than 35 credits andrequire college placement testing for admission.Professional certification requires a minimum 2.0 GPA.SCCC offers Certificate Programs in:Automotive Service TechnologyChild Development SpecialistComputer Information SystemsComputerized AccountingFire Science TechnologyInteractive DesignParalegalWeb PublishingDegree and Certificate Programs are listed alphabeticallyon the following pages.Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)The Associate of Applied Science degrees are career-relatedand designed for the student who is planning to enter theworkforce upon graduation. Students receive education andtraining in the skills needed for employment, plus thegeneral education designed to turn out well-roundedemployees. While some credits may transfer to four yearinstitutions, the A.A.S. programs are not designed fortransfer. The following A.A.S. programs are designed toequip students with the skills needed for immediate entryinto the job market.SCCC offers Associate of Applied Science degrees in:Automotive Service TechnologyBusiness Management with options in:E-CommerceInformation SpecialistMarketingChild Development SpecialistComputer Information SystemsFire Science TechnologyGraphic Design with options in:Computer GamingHealth ScienceNew Media Communications36

sussex.edu • 973.300.2207PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONThis program is designed primarily for students whowish to pursue a baccalaureate degree in accountingor finance at a four-year institution. Graduates of thisprogram have also successfully entered theworkplace in a variety of entry-level accountingrelatedpositions. The program offers not only anextensive background in accounting but also a strongfundamental knowledge of the major functions ofbusiness and industry.Upon completion of this program, graduates willbe able to:■ Transfer to an accredited four-year program inaccounting or finance.■ Demonstrate knowledge of generally acceptedaccounting principles (GAAP).■ Describe and implement all the steps in theaccounting cycle.■ Identify and develop effective internal controlsystems.■ Identify unethical accounting practices and explainthe impact of such practices on an organization’svarious stakeholders (i.e., customers, shareholders,government, regulators, competitors, investors,employees, etc.)■ Obtain entry-level positions in business, retail,not-for-profit and government entities asaccounting assistants, accounting clerks,junior assistant auditors, assistant financialanalysts.ACCOUNTINGA.S.PROGRAM REQUIREMENTSCOLL COLLEGE FOUNDATIONS (4 CR.) CR.COLL101 Foundations for Success 3COLL202 Capstone for Business, Science,& Technology 1GER COMMUNICATION (6 CR.)ENGL101 English Composition I 3ENGL102 English Composition II 3GER HUMANITIES* (3 CR.)Humanities Elective 3GER MATH & SCIENCE ELECTIVES (12/14 CR.)Lab Science Elective* 3Select one of these sequences:MATH110 Pre-Calculus I** and 3MATH112 Pre-Calculus II or 3MATH205 Business Calculus and 3General Education Elective* 3orMATH112 Pre-Calculus II* and 3MATH113 Calculus I and 4General Education Elective 3orMATH113 Calculus I and 4MATH114 Calculus II 4GER TECHNOLOGY* (3 CR.)COMS110 Computer Concepts & Applications 3GER SOCIAL SCIENCE (6 CR.)ECON101 Macroeconomics 3Social Science Elective* 3REQ REQUIRED COURSES (21 CR.)ACCT101 Accounting Principles I Financial 3ACCT102 Accounting Principles II Managerial 3ACCT201 Intermediate Accounting I 3ACCT202 Intermediate Accounting II 3BUSA101 Introduction to Business 3BUSA205 Business Law I 3MATH108 Statistics 3ELEC ELECTIVES (9 CR.)ACCT107 Computerized Accounting 3ACCT205 Payroll Accounting 3BUSA190 Business Applications UsingElectronic Spreadsheets 3BUSA215 Principles of Financial Management 3BUSA218 Money & Banking 3BUSA220 Principles of Marketing 3TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS: 64/66DEGREES & CERTIFICATES • 6* Choose from the list of approved General Educationcourses in the College catalog.** Students taking a Mathematics sequence withPre-Calculus must take an additional 3 credits in anyGeneral Education category.37

Sussex County Community College Catalog 2010–2012DEGREES & CERTIFICATES • 6PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONThis option is primarily designed to prepare studentsto transfer into the junior year of a baccalaureatedegree program in anthropology. In addition, studentsseeking admission into cultural area studies programssuch as African-American Studies, Latina/o Studiesand Women’s Studies would receive a solid academicfoundation on which to build.Upon completion of this program, graduates will beable to:■ Develop critical analysis and empathy skills.■ Identify ethical issues in anthropological research.■ Demonstrate an understanding of human originsand past and present cultures.■ Apply classroom knowledge to issues ofglobalization, human diversity, human ecology,language and religion.■ View societies from evolutionary and cross-culturalperspectives.ANTHROPOLOGY OPTIONA.A. LIBERAL ARTSPROGRAM REQUIREMENTSCOLL COLLEGE FOUNDATIONS (4 CR.) CR.COLL101 Foundations for Success 3COLL201 Capstone for Liberal Arts 1GER COMMUNICATION (9 CR.)ENGL101 English Composition I 3ENGL102 English Composition II 3ENGL201 Effective Speaking 3GER HUMANITIES* (9 CR.)Philosophy Elective 3World Language II or higher 3Humanities Elective 3GER HISTORY* (6 CR.)2 Course History SequenceHIST 3HIST 3GER MATH & SCIENCE ELECTIVES (10/12 CR.)Choose 2 Maths & 1 Science or2 Sciences & 1 MathMATH 3-8MATHLAB SCIENCE 4-8LAB SCIENCEGER TECHNOLOGY* (3 CR.)COMS 3GER SOCIAL SCIENCE* (6 CR.)33GER GLOBAL & CULTURALAWARENESS(3 CR.)ANTH120 Cultural Anthropology 3REQ REQUIRED COURSES (9 CR.)ANTH101 Introduction to Anthropology 3ANTH110 Physical Anthropology 3ANTH131 Principles of Archeology 3ELEC OPTION ELECTIVES (6 CR.)Choose courses from WMST101, orany course with an ANTH designation33TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS: 65/67* Choose from the list of approved General Educationcourses in the College catalog.38

sussex.edu • 973.300.2207PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONAUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNOLOGYA.A.SThis program is designed to meet the continualdemand for trained automotive technicians. Thestudent participates in hands-on experiences intesting, troubleshooting and repairing automobiles.School-based learning is reinforced by a work-sitecooperative employment experience at a localdealership/repair center.Upon graduation, the student will have the technicalknowledge to apply for the Automotive ServiceExcellence (ASE) certification exam in one or moreof eight technical areas. Program graduates willbe qualified to work as automotive technicians,automotive parts counter assistants, or maintenancemechanics.This program is offered in the evening on apart-time basis only.PROGRAM REQUIREMENTSCOLL COLLEGE FOUNDATIONS (3 CR.) CR.COLL101 Foundations for Success 3GER COMMUNICATION (6 CR.)ENGL101 English Composition I 3BUSA110 Business Communications 3GER HUMANITIES (6 CR.)HUMN101 Survey of World Culture I or 3HUMN102 Survey of World Culture II 3PHIL205 Contemporary Ethical Issues 3GER MATH & SCIENCE ELECTIVES (3 CR.)MATH104 Contemporary Mathematics 3GER TECHNOLOGY* (3 CR.)COMS110 Computer Concepts & Applications 3GER SOCIAL SCIENCE (3 CR.)PSYC105 Psychology of Human Relations 3REQ REQUIRED COURSES (34 CR.)AOTE101 Automotive Fundamentals 3AOTE103 Brakes, Suspension, & Steering 3AOTE110 Automotive Electrical Systems 3AOTE118 Automotive Heating & Air Conditioning 3AOTE203 Automotive Engine Repair 3AOTE204 Automotive Drivelines & ManualTransmissions 3AOTE206 Automotive Transmissions & Transaxles 3AOTE208 Advanced Automotive Electronics 3AOTE215 Automotive Engine Performance 3AOTE260 Co-op Automotive Education/WorkExperience 6AOTE261 Co-op Automotive Education/Class 1ELEC ELECTIVES (6 CR.)Select from any of the following:AOTE, BUSA, COMS33TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS: 64DEGREES & CERTIFICATES • 6NOTE: This degree is not designed to transfer to a four yearcollege or university.39

Sussex County Community College Catalog 2010–2012DEGREES & CERTIFICATES • 6AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNOLOGYCERTIFICATEPROGRAM DESCRIPTIONThis program is designed to meet the continualdemand for trained automotive technicians. Thestudent participates in hands-on experiences intesting, troubleshooting and repairing automobiles.School-based learning is reinforced by a work-sitecooperative employment experience at a localdealership/repair center.Upon graduation, the student will have the technicalknowledge to apply for the Automotive ServiceExcellence (ASE) certification exam in one or moreof eight technical areas. Program graduates will bequalified to work as automotive technicians,automotive parts counter assistants, or maintenancemechanics.This program is offered in the evening on apart-time basis only.PROGRAM REQUIREMENTSGER COMMUNICATION (3 CR.) CR.ENGL101 English Composition I 3GER MATH & SCIENCE ELECTIVES (3 CR.)MATH104 Contemporary Mathematics 3GER TECHNOLOGY (3 CR.)COMS110 Computer Concepts & Applications 3REQ REQUIRED COURSES (6 CR.)AOTE101 Automotive Fundamentals 3AOTE110 Automotive Electrical Systems 3ELEC ELECTIVES (SELECT 5) (15 CR.)AOTE103 Brakes, Steering & Suspension 3AOTE118 Automotive Heating & Air Conditioning 3AOTE203 Automotive Engine Repair 3AOTE204 Automotive Drivelines & ManualTransmissions 3AOTE206 Automotive Transmissions & Transaxles 3AOTE208 Advanced Automotive Electronics 3AOTE215 Automotive Engine Performance 3TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS: 3040

sussex.edu • 973.300.2207PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONThis program is designed for students who wish topursue a bachelor’s degree at a four year institution,majoring in Biology or a related science.According to the National Research Council, studentsshould be able to demonstrate that:■ Science is an evidence-based way of thinkingabout the natural world and understanding how itoperates.■ Science is a process with rules of operation thatallow our understanding of the natural world toevolve.■ Science is based on reproducible evidence andobservations that contain uncertainties.■ The sciences are related to each other,mathematics and everyday life.■ Science is driven by globalization, technology,and new instrumentation and measurement tools.■ Scientific meanings of theory and law are differentthan popular meanings.BIOLOGY OPTIONA.S. SCIENCE/MATHEMATICSPROGRAM REQUIREMENTSCOLL COLLEGE FOUNDATIONS (4 CR.) CR.COLL101 Foundations for Success 3COLL202 Capstone for Business, Science& Technology 1GER COMMUNICATION (6 CR.)ENGL101 English Composition I 3ENGL102 English Composition II 3GER HUMANITIES* (3 CR.)Humanities Elective 3GER MATH & SCIENCE ELECTIVES (12/14 CR.)CHEM110 College Chemistry I 4Select one of these sequences:MATH110 Pre-Calculus I** and 3MATH108 Statistics and 3General Education Elective* 3orMATH112 Pre-Calculus II** and 3MATH113 Calculus I and 4General Education Elective* 3orMATH113 Calculus I and 4MATH114 Calculus II 4GER TECHNOLOGY (3 CR.)COMS110 Computer Concepts & Applications 3GER SOCIAL SCIENCE* (6 CR.)33REQ REQUIRED COURSES (20 CR.)BIOS110 Biology I 4BIOS112 Biology II 4BIOS124 Ecology 4BIOS210 Microbiology 4CHEM112 College Chemistry II 4ELEC OPTION ELECTIVES*** (11/12 CR.)TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS: 65/67DEGREES & CERTIFICATES • 6* Choose from the list of approved General Educationcourses in the College catalog.** Students taking a Mathematics sequence withPre-Calculus must take an additional 3 credits in anyGeneral Education category.***Electives should be chosen according to the student’scareer interest and expectations of the transfer institution.41

Sussex County Community College Catalog 2010–2012DEGREES & CERTIFICATES • 6PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONThis program is structured to provide fundamentalknowledge of business topics. Emphasis is placedon business theory and techniques used to solvecontemporary business problems. This program isdesigned for students who intend to transfer to a fouryear baccalaureate program.Upon completion of this program, graduates will beable to:■ Transfer to an accredited four year program inbusiness, economics, management, or marketing.*■ Explain the evolution of the private enterprisesystem in the American economy from colonialtimes to the present.■ Describe the impact of government, labor, freetrade and globalization on U.S. businessenterprises.■ Analyze contemporary business problems andpropose effective solutions using case studies andSWOT analyses (strengths, weaknesses,opportunities and threats).■ Identify ethical and unethical business behaviorsand explain the impact of each type of behavior onan organization’s stakeholders (i.e., customers,competitors, investors, creditors, governmentregulators, employees, etc.).■ Understand and interpret basic financialinformation as reported in the business pressand the annual reports of public corporations.■ Use applications software for basic wordprocessing, spreadsheet and presentation projects.■ Design and deliver effective oral presentations ascommonly used in business environments.* Students should check with the transfer institution.BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIONA.S.PROGRAM REQUIREMENTSCOLL COLLEGE FOUNDATIONS (4 CR.) CR.COLL101 Foundations for Success 3COLL202 Capstone for Business, Science,& Technology 1GER COMMUNICATION (6 CR.)ENGL101 English Composition I 3ENGL102 English Composition II 3GER HUMANITIES* (6 CR.)2 Course History SequenceHIST 3HIST 3orHUMN101 Survey of World Culture I and 3HUMN102 Survey of World Culture II 3GER MATH & SCIENCE ELECTIVES (10/12 CR.)Lab Science Elective* 4Select one of these sequences:MATH110 Pre-Calculus I** and 3MATH108 Statistics 3orMATH113 Calculus I and 4MATH114 Calculus II 4GER SOCIAL SCIENCE (6 CR.)33REQ REQUIRED COURSES (30 CR.)ACCT101 Accounting Principles I Financial 3ACCT102 Accounting Principles II Managerial 3BUSA101 Introduction to Business 3BUSA205 Business Law I 3BUSA211 Management & Organizational Behavior 3COMS110 Computer Concepts & Applications 3COMS120 Computer Software Applications 3ECON101 Macroeconomics 3ECON102 Microeconomics 3ENGL201 Effective Speaking 3ELEC FREE BUSINESS ELECTIVE (3 CR.)3TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS: 65/67* Choose from the list of approved General Educationcourses in the College catalog.NOTE: Six credits in upper level foreign language would beconsidered for the Humanities sequence with approval ofthe Division Dean.42

sussex.edu • 973.300.2207PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONThis program is designed as a terminal degree andprepares students for immediate entry into a career.This program provides students with fundamentalbusiness knowledge and prepares them for careers inbusiness, government, retail and not-for-profitorganizations.Upon Completion of this program, graduates will beable to:■ Obtain entry-level and supervisory careers inbusiness, retail, government and not-for-profitorganizations.■ Analyze contemporary business problems andpropose effective solutions using case studies andSWOT analysis (strengths, weaknesses,opportunities and threats).■ Identify ethical and unethical business behaviorsand explain the impact of each type of behavior onan organization’s stakeholders (i.e., customers,competitors, investors, creditors, governmentregulators, employees, etc.).■ Design and deliver effective oral presentations ascommonly used in contemporary businessenvironments.■ Use applications software for basic wordprocessing, spreadsheet and presentation projects.BUSINESS MANAGEMENTA.A.S.PROGRAM REQUIREMENTSCOLL COLLEGE FOUNDATIONS (4 CR.) CR.COLL101 Foundations for Success 3COLL202 Capstone for Business, Science,& Technology 1GER COMMUNICATION (6 CR.)ENGL101 English Composition I 3ENGL102 English Composition II 3orENGL125 Technical Communication 3GER HUMANITIES (3 CR.)HUMN101 Survey of World Culture I 3orHUMN102 Survey of World Culture II 3GER MATH & SCIENCE ELECTIVES (3 CR.)MATH104 Contemporary Mathematics 3orMATH108 Statistics 3GER TECHNOLOGY (3 CR.)COMS110 Computer Concepts & Applications 3orCOMS113 Intro to Information Systems 3GER SOCIAL SCIENCE* (6 CR.)PSYC101 General Psychology 3PSYC105 Psychology of Human Relations 3SOCA101 Intro to Sociology 3REQ REQUIRED COURSES (30 CR.)ACCT101 Accounting Principles I Financial 3BUSA101 Introduction to Business 3BUSA110 Business Communications 3BUSA125 Principles of Supervision 3BUSA205 Business Law I 3BUSA211 Management & Organizational Behavior 3BUSA220 Principles of Marketing 3COMS120 Computer Software Applications 3COMS227 E-Commerce 3ECON101 Macroeconomics 3ELEC ELECTIVES (6 CR.)Choose from ACCT/BUSA/ECON/COMSdesignations33TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS: 64NOTE: This degree is not designed to transfer to a four yearcollege or university.DEGREES & CERTIFICATES • 643

Sussex County Community College Catalog 2010–2012DEGREES & CERTIFICATES • 6PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONThis program is designed for students who wish topursue a bachelor’s degree at a four year institution,majoring in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering.According to the National Research Council, studentsshould be able to demonstrate that:■ Science is an evidence-based way of thinkingabout the natural world and understanding how itoperates.■ Science is a process with rules of operation thatallow our understanding of the natural world toevolve.■ Science is based on reproducible evidenceand observations that contain uncertainties.■ The sciences are related to each other,mathematics and everyday life.■ Science is driven by globalization, technology andnew instrumentation and measurement tools.■ Scientific meanings of theory and law are differentthan popular meanings.According to the National Research Council, studentsshould be able to demonstrate the:■ Ability to think critically and apply knowledgeto new problems.■ Confidence in and ability to do the process ofscience at an introductory level.■ Ability to design a simple experiment.■ Ability to communicate with multiplerepresentations; i.e., equations, graphs, models,diagrams, etc.■ Capacity to know when they do not understand.CHEMISTRY OPTIONA.S. SCIENCE/MATHEMATICSPROGRAM REQUIREMENTSCOLL COLLEGE FOUNDATIONS (4 CR.) CR.COLL101 Foundations for Success 3COLL202 Capstone for Business, Science &Technology 1GER COMMUNICATION (6 CR.)ENGL101 English Composition I 3ENGL102 English Composition II 3GER HUMANITIES* (3 CR.)3GER MATH & SCIENCE ELECTIVES (12 CR.)CHEM110 College Chemistry I 4MATH113 Calculus I 4MATH114 Calculus II 4GER TECHNOLOGY (3 CR.)COMS114 Introduction to Computer Science I 3GER SOCIAL SCIENCE* (6 CR.)33REQ REQUIRED COURSES (24 CR.)CHEM112 College Chemistry II 4CHEM210 Organic Chemistry I 4CHEM212 Organic Chemistry II 4MATH213 Calculus II 4PHYS120 Physics I with Calculus 4PHYS121 Physics II with Calculus 4ELEC OPTION ELECTIVES** (6/9 CR.)TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS: 64/67*Choose from the list of approved General Educationcourses in the College catalog.**Electives should be chosen according to the student’scareer interest and expectations of the transfer institution.44

sussex.edu • 973.300.2207CHILD DEVELOPMENT SPECIALISTA.A.S.PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONThe Associate of Applied Science degree program inEarly Childhood Education (Child DevelopmentSpecialist) prepares students to be educationassistants and teacher aides in schools, child carecenters and similar settings. Students in the programwill have successfully completed 300 hours ofsupervised field experience in which they workedeffectively with children and their families, other staffand administration.Upon Completion of this program, graduates willbe able to:■ Use theories and knowledge of growth anddevelopment to understand the multipleinfluences that promote child development andlearning.■ Build relationships with families and the communityto create a respectful and reciprocal community oflearning to support children and families.■ Support young children through the use ofobservation, documentation and assessmenttechniques and strategies.■ Create, implement and evaluate effective earlychildhood curricula while implementing thephilosophy of developmentally appropriatepractices.■ Exhibit characteristics of an early childhoodprofessional by following the National Associationfor the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)ethical guidelines, participating in professionalorganizations and professional development andadvocating for children and families.Program Goals are based on NAEYC AssociateDegree Program Standards.PROGRAM REQUIREMENTSCOLL COLLEGE FOUNDATIONS (3 CR.) CR.COLL101 Foundations for Success 3GER COMMUNICATION (9 CR.)ENGL101 English Composition I 3ENGL102 English Composition II 3ENGL201 Effective Speaking 3GER HUMANITIES (6 CR.)HIST105 U.S. History I 3HIST106 U.S. History II 3or 3ENGL203 American Literature I 3ENGL204 American Literature II 3orHUMN101 Survey of World Culture I 3HUMN102 Survey of World Culture II 3GER MATH & SCIENCE ELECTIVES (3 CR.)MATH104 Contemporary Mathematics or 3MATH106 Mathematical Concepts 3GER TECHNOLOGY (3 CR.)COMS110 Computer Concepts & Applications 3GER SOCIAL SCIENCE (6 CR.)PSYC101 General Psychology 3SOCA101 Introduction to Sociology 3REQ REQUIRED COURSES (30 CR)CDEV101 Intro to Early Childhood Education 3CDEV150 Lang. Dev. & Lang. Arts in Early ChildhoodEducation 3CDEV160 Child Health & Nutrition 3CDEV260 Methods of Teaching Infants & Toddlers 3CDEV270 Curriculum Studies in Early ChildhoodEducation 3CDEV280 Child Care Internship I 3CDEV285 Child Care Internship II 3EDUC275 Working w/Special Needs Children inEarly Childhood 3ENGL216 Children’s Literature 3PSYC111 Child Psychology 3ELEC ELECTIVES (6 CR.)AMSL101 American Sign Language I 3CDEV272 Music & Art in Early Childhood Education 3CDEV290 Current Topics in Early Childhood Education 3EDUC202 Historical & Philosophical Patterns inEducation 3PSYC280 Educational Psychology 3SOCA215 Perspectives on Race, Gender, Class,& Culture 3TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS: 66DEGREES & CERTIFICATES • 645

Sussex County Community College Catalog 2010–2012DEGREES & CERTIFICATES • 6PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONCHILD DEVELOPMENT SPECIALISTCERTIFICATEThis program prepares students for employment inchild care centers and preschools as group teachersand assistant teachers working under the supervisionof head teachers.PROGRAM REQUIREMENTSGER COMMUNICATION (3 CR.) CR.ENGL101 English Composition I 3GER SOCIAL SCIENCE (3 CR.)PSYC101 General Psychology 3REQ REQUIRED COURSES (27 CR.)CDEV101 Intro to Early Childhood Education 3CDEV150 Lang. Dev. & Lang. Arts in Early ChildhoodEducation 3CDEV160 Child Health & Nutrition 3CDEV260 Methods of Teaching Infants & Toddlers 3CDEV270 Curriculum Studies in Early ChildhoodEducation 3CDEV280 Child Care Internship I 3EDUC202 Historical & Philosophical Patterns inEducation or 3EDUC275 Working with Special Needs Children inEarly Childhood 3ENGL216 Children’s Literature 3PSYC111 Child Psychology 3TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS: 33NOTES: Student must show proficiency in Math Basic Skills.46

sussex.edu • 973.300.2207COMMUNICATIONS-BROADCASTING OPTIONA.A. LIBERAL ARTSPROGRAM DESCRIPTIONThe Broadcasting Option is designed to empowerstudents with the proper skills and knowledge toseek careers in the many phases of the mediaindustry including television and film, radio andaudio production, broadcast journalism and videoproduction. In addition, students are prepared forenrollment into four year institutions.Students acquire the technical knowledge supportedby a strong basis in theory and creativity. Theyprepare for entry level positions as directors, cameraoperators, composers, audio engineers, writers andon-air talent within the industry. The Broadcastingoption provides graduates with real world experiencethrough the facilities of EDTV20 the college’seducational broadcast facility and our web-basedradio station.Production classes are hands-on, involving state-ofthe-artstudio and field audio and video productionequipment, control room operation, sophisticatedhigh end digital video editing, lighting for video andfilm, writing, producing and directing. This course ofstudy will prepare students to utilize their learnedtechnical skills to apply the theoretical and creativecommunications knowledge to sound and screen.Graduates of this program will be able to:■ Achieve entry-level competence for a positionin cable television, professional commercialbroadcast facilities and commercial industrialinstructional and web based video and audioproduction facilities.■ Create short program segments and shows forcable television.■ Write, produce, direct and edit news and segmentsof a variety of television and radio programs.■ Write, produce and edit radio and televisioncommercials.■ Perform all competencies of on-air talent innews, sports broadcasting and interviewing.■ Produce and broadcast live and tape delaysporting events.■ Operate efficiently all video and audio productionequipment.PROGRAM REQUIREMENTSCOLL COLLEGE FOUNDATIONS (4 CR.) CR.COLL101 Foundations for Success 3COLL201 Capstone for Liberal Arts 1GER COMMUNICATION (9 CR.)ENGL101 English Composition I 3ENGL102 English Composition II 3ENGL201 Effective Speaking 3GER HUMANITIES* (9 CR.)Philosophy Elective 3World Language II or higher 3Humanities Elective 3GER HISTORY* (6 CR.)2 Course History SequenceHIST 3HIST 3GER MATH & SCIENCE ELECTIVES* (10/12 CR.)Choose 2 Maths & 1 Science or2 Sciences & 1 MathMath 3-8MathLab Science 4-8Lab ScienceGER TECHNOLOGY* (3 CR.)COMS 3GER SOCIAL SCIENCE* (6 CR.)33GER GLOBAL & CULTURALAWARENESS*(3 CR.)3REQ REQUIRED COURSES (9 CR.)COMM101 Intro to Mass Communications 3COMM130 Television Production I 3COMM219 On-Line Journalism 3orENGL215 Journalism I 3ELEC OPTION ELECTIVES (6 CR.)COMM110 Intro to Radio & Television Broadcasting 3COMM120 Intro to Multimedia 3COMM132 Cinematography 3COMM203 Writing for the Media 3COMM205 Radio & Television Performance 3COMM230 Critical Analysis and Survey of the Cinema 3COMM250 Special Topics in Communications 3TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS: 65/67DEGREES & CERTIFICATES • 6*Choose from the list of approved General Educationcourses in the College catalog.47

Sussex County Community College Catalog 2010–2012DEGREES & CERTIFICATES • 6COMMUNICATIONS-FILM STUDIES OPTIONA.A. LIBERAL ARTSPROGRAM DESCRIPTIONAs a popular art form, film is a prominent medium inour society. Students invest a great deal of time andmoney enjoying a medium that is capable of shapingaudience’s cultural lives. The academic rationale forthe Film Studies Option is to combine creative andcritical thinking. As a result, students will receive arigorous understanding of film criticism, screenwritingand filmmaking. Film Studies will investigate thepsychological, social, technical and critical aspects ofthis medium, particularly focusing on how themedium can manipulate audiences.Film Studies completes and complements theexisting Communications Options in Journalism andBroadcasting. It is designed to be interdisciplinary innature, drawing on the combined skills of professorsfrom the Journalism, Broadcasting and Fine Artsoptions.PROGRAM REQUIREMENTSCOLL COLLEGE FOUNDATIONS (4 CR.) CR.COLL101 Foundations for Success 3COLL204 Capstone in Film Studies 1GER COMMUNICATION (9 CR.)ENGL101 English Composition I 3ENGL102 English Composition II 3ENGL201 Effective Speaking 3GER HUMANITIES* (9 CR.)Philosophy Elective 3World Language II or higher 3Humanities Elective 3GER HISTORY* (6 CR.)2 course History SequenceHIST 3HIST 3GER MATH & SCIENCE ELECTIVES* (10/12 CR.)Choose 2 Maths & 1 Science or2 Sciences & 1 MathMATH 3-8MATHLAB SCIENCE 4-8LAB SCIENCEGER TECHNOLOGY* (3 CR.)COMS 3GER SOCIAL SCIENCE* (6 CR.)33GER GLOBAL & CULTURALAWARENESS*(3 CR.)3REQ REQUIRED COURSES (9 CR.)COMM101 Intro to Mass Communications 3COMM132 Cinematography 3COMM203 Writing for the Media 3ELEC OPTION ELECTIVES (6 CR.)COMM223/ENGL223 The Gothic in Literature and the Cinema 3COMM230 Critical Analysis and Survey of the Cinema 3TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS: 65/67*Choose from the list of approved General Educationcourses in the College catalog.48

sussex.edu • 973.300.2207COMMUNICATION – JOURNALISM OPTIONA.A. LIBERAL ARTSPROGRAM DESCRIPTIONThis Associate degree program prepares studentsfor transfer to a four year college with a major inJournalism and/or Communications. The Journalismmajor can also serve as a basis for careers innewspapers, magazines, radio and television stations,Websites, as well as public relations, advertising andmarketing departments and organizations. Studentsare given the opportunity to contribute to and workon SCCC publications such as the internet-basedCollege Hill.Upon Completion of this program, graduates will beable to:■ Communicate with speed and accuracy.■ Understand how to interpret source’s informationand quotes.■ Know how to use appropriate and trustworthybackground information.■ Write according to style guide dictates.■ Compose with grammatical and mechanicalprecision.■ Distinguish among gossip, hearsay, innuendo,insinuation and prediction.■ Adapt communicating styles to suit the particulardemands of any medium.PROGRAM REQUIREMENTSCOLL COLLEGE FOUNDATIONS (4 CR.) CR.COLL101 Foundations for Success 3COLL201 Capstone for Journalism 1GER COMMUNICATION (9 CR.)ENGL101 English Composition I 3ENGL102 English Composition II 3ENGL201 Effective Speaking 3GER HUMANITIES* (9 CR.)Philosophy Elective 3World Language II or higher 3Humanities Elective 3GER HISTORY* (6 CR.)2 Course History SequenceHIST 3HIST 3GER MATH & SCIENCE ELECTIVES (10/12 CR.)Choose 2 Maths & 1 Science or2 Sciences & 1 MathMATH 3-8MATHLAB SCIENCE 4-8LAB SCIENCEGER TECHNOLOGY* (3 CR.)COMS 3GER SOCIAL SCIENCE (6 CR.)POLS101 Introduction to Political Science 3orPOLS105 American Government 3Social Science Elective 3GER GLOBAL & CULTURALAWARENESS*(3 CR.)3REQ REQUIRED COURSES (9 CR.)COMM101 Intro to Mass Communications 3COMM219 On-Line Journalism 3orENGL215 Journalism I 3ENGL217 Journalism II 3ELEC OPTION ELECTIVES (6 CR.)COMM180 Editing 3COMM220 Photojournalism 3COMM225 Public Relations 3COMM230 Critical Analysis & Survey of the Cinema 3COMM250 Special Topics in Communications 3TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS: 65/67DEGREES & CERTIFICATES • 6*Choose from the list of approved General Educationcourses in the College catalog.49

Sussex County Community College Catalog 2010–2012DEGREES & CERTIFICATES • 6PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONThis program provides students with knowledge andpractical experience in accounting principles and themanagement of these principles through softwarepackage options. Students will learn financial andmanagerial accounting methods through theautomated General Ledger function. The programservices the student who wishes to be more than abookkeeper but is not yet ready to earn an A.S. inAccounting.COMPUTERIZED ACCOUNTINGCERTIFICATEPROGRAM REQUIREMENTSGER COMMUNICATION (3 CR.) CR.ENGL101 English Composition I 3GER MATH & SCIENCE ELECTIVES (3 CR.)MATH106 Mathematical Concepts or 3MATH110 Pre-Calculus I* 3GER SOCIAL SCIENCE (3 CR.)PSYC101 General Psychology or 3PSYC105 Psychology of Human Relations 3REQ REQUIRED COURSES (21 CR.)ACCT101 Accounting Principles I Financial 3ACCT102 Accounting Principles II Managerial 3ACCT107 Computerized Accounting 3ACCT205 Payroll Accounting 3BUSA101 Intro to Business 3BUSA190 Business Applications using ElectronicSpreadsheets 3COMS110 Computer Concepts & Applications 3TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS: 30NOTE: * Recommended for students planning to enter adegree program.50

sussex.edu • 973.300.2207PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONThis program is designed to prepare studentsfor entry-level positions in the game and graphicsindustry. Studio-intensive courses include the rapidlyadvancing technology of computer graphics and awide spectrum of digital visual media including 3Dmodeling and animation, texture and lighting,compositing, digital film and video effects andcreating graphics for the Internet utilizing industrystandard software. Graduates will have theintroductions necessary to consider careers ingraphic design, 2-D conceptual art, 3-D characterbuilding, 3-D object modeling, 2-D texture art orinteractive design.Approximately one-half of all program graduates goon to complete a baccalaureate degree in game art,animation, graphic design, film, video, or illustration.As a graduate of this program you will demonstratethe ability to:■ Analyze the history of visual culture and designtheory, and apply historical relevance in the contextof modern industry issues and trends■ Conceptualize, design, and plan animated workswhile exercising story development and artistictechniques■ Execute technical, aesthetic, and conceptualdecisions based on understanding the functions oftraditional design and computer-based graphics■ Use the principle techniques of 3D modeling andanimation for content related to film and gamedesign■ Collaborate with diverse teams of creativecontributors, production personnel and clientswhile working with creative constraints anddeadlines.■ Produce a professional portfolio of representativeprojects■ Apply knowledge of intellectual property issues■ Introductions to a career in various industriesincluding game art, illustration, video, film, web,desktop publishing and advertising.COMPUTER GAMING OPTIONA.A.S. GRAPHIC DESIGNPROGRAM REQUIREMENTSCOLL COLLEGE FOUNDATIONS (3 CR.) CR.COLL101 Foundations for Success 3GER COMMUNICATION (6 CR.)ENGL101 English Composition I 3ENGL102 English Composition II 3orENGL201 Effective Speaking 3GER HUMANITIES (6 CR.)ARTA103 Art History I 3ARTA104 Art History II 3GER MATH & SCIENCE ELECTIVES (3 CR.)MATH104 Contemporary Mathematics 3GER TECHNOLOGY (3 CR.)COMS110 Computer Concepts & Applications 3GER SOCIAL SCIENCE* (3 CR.)3REQ REQUIRED COURSES (21 CR.)GRAD101 Intro to Graphic Design 3GRAD105 Computer Graphics I 3GRAD107 Drawing for Designers 3GRAD128 Computer Graphics II 3GRAD140 Digital Illustration and Production 3GRAD141 Animation & Design 3GRAD280 Graphic Design Internship 2GRAD281 Portfolio Preparation and Presentation 1REQ OPTION REQUIREMENTS (18 CR.)GRAD153 Character Design 3GRAD158 3D Modeling 3GRAD162 Character Modeling in 3D 3GRAD163 3D Environments 3GRAD164 Character Animation in 3D 3GRAD235 Video and Motion Graphics 3TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS: 63NOTE: This degree is not designed to transfer to a four yearcollege or university.* Choose from the list of approved General Educationcourses in the College catalog.DEGREES & CERTIFICATES • 651

Sussex County Community College Catalog 2010–2012DEGREES & CERTIFICATES • 6PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONCOMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMSA.A.S.This program is structured to provide fundamentalknowledge of information technology and the skillsnecessary to succeed in today’s businessenvironment. This degree is not for transfer. Theprogram is designed to prepare students for entrylevelpositions in business, industry, government andnot-for-profit organizations. Upon completion of thisprogram, graduates will be able to:■ Demonstrate the ability to solve technicalproblems related to hardware and software.■ Demonstrate an understanding of operatingsystems.■ Develop effective communication skills within anorganization.■ Demonstrate the ability to work both individuallyand as a team member.■ Exhibit professionalism and ethical behavior.■ Adapt to advancements in the area of informationtechnology.PROGRAM REQUIREMENTSCOLL COLLEGE FOUNDATIONS (4 CR.) CR.COLL101 Foundations for Success 3COLL202 Capstone for Business, Science,& Technology 1GER COMMUNICATION (6 CR.)ENGL101 English Composition I 3ENGL102 English Composition II 3GER HUMANITIES* (3 CR.)3GER MATH & SCIENCE ELECTIVES (3/4 CR.)MATH110 Pre-Calculus I (or higher) ¾GER TECHNOLOGY (3 CR.)COMS113 Intro to Information Systems 3GER SOCIAL SCIENCE (6 CR.)ECON101 Macroeconomics 3ECON102 Microeconomics 3REQ REQUIRED COURSES (21 CR.)BUSA101 Intro to Business 3COMS114 Introduction to Computer Science I 3COMS115 Introduction to Computer Science II 3COMS210 Systems Analysis and Design 3COMS218 Database Management Systems 3COMS221 Operating Systems 3COMS230 Networks and Telecommunications 3ELEC ELECTIVES (18 CR.)Any COMS course or GRAD101 orGRAD105 or ELET105 333333TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS: 64/65NOTE: This degree is not designed to transfer to a four yearcollege or university.* Choose from the list of approved General Educationcourses in the College catalog.52

sussex.edu • 973.300.2207PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONCOMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMSCERTIFICATEThis program provides students with knowledgeof basic programming techniques and computernetworks for entry-level employment. Students willlearn to use computers and peripheral equipment tosolve problems.PROGRAM REQUIREMENTSGER COMMUNICATION (3 CR.) CR.ENGL101 English Composition I 3GER MATH & SCIENCE ELECTIVES (3 CR.)MATH106 Mathematical Concepts or 3MATH110 Pre-Calculus I* 3GER SOCIAL SCIENCE (3 CR.)PSYC105 Psychology of Human Relations 3REQ REQUIRED COURSES (27 CR.)ACCT101 Accounting Principles I Financial 3BUSA101 Intro to Business 3BUSA110 Business Communications 3COMS110 Computer Concepts & Applications 3orCOMS113 Intro to Information Systems 3COMS120 Computer Software Applications 3COMS142 Programming in C++ 3COMS210 Systems Analysis & Design 3COMS218 Database Management Systems 3COMS230 Networks & Telecommunications 3TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS: 36DEGREES & CERTIFICATES • 6NOTE: *Recommended for students planning to enter adegree program.53

Sussex County Community College Catalog 2010–2012DEGREES & CERTIFICATES • 6PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONThe Computer Science program is designed forstudents who wish to pursue a Bachelor’s degree at afour year institution, majoring in Computer Science orrelated field. Successful graduates with this Degreeshould be competent in the following:■ Demonstrate the ability solve problems, conductresearch and think critically.■ Exhibit an understanding of computer architecture.■ Utilize the proper data structures and algorithmswith sound programming techniques.■ Demonstrate an understanding of the mathematicalconcepts utilized in algorithms.■ Develop effective communication skills withinan organization.■ Demonstrate the ability to work both individuallyand as a team member.■ Exhibit professionalism and ethical behavior.■ Adapt to advancements in the area of informationtechnology.COMPUTER SCIENCE OPTIONA.S. SCIENCE/MATHEMATICSPROGRAM REQUIREMENTSCOLL COLLEGE FOUNDATIONS (4 CR.) CR.COLL101 Foundations for Success 3COLL202 Capstone for Business, Science &Technology 1GER COMMUNICATION (6 CR.)ENGL101 English Composition I 3ENGL102 English Composition II 3GER HUMANITIES* (3 CR.)3GER MATH & SCIENCE ELECTIVES (12 CR.)MATH113 Calculus I 4PHYS110 Physics I and 4PHYS112 Physics II 4orPHYS120 Physics I with Calculus and 4PYHS121 Physics II with Calculus 4GER TECHNOLOGY (3 CR.)COMS114 Introduction to Computer Science I 3GER SOCIAL SCIENCE* (6 CR.)33REQ REQUIRED COURSES (23 CR.)COMS115 Introduction to Computer Science II 3COMS218 Database Management Systems 3COMS221 Operating Systems 3COMS223 Data Structures 3COMS239 Fundamentals of Computer Architecture 3MATH114 Calculus II 4MATH201 Discrete Mathematics or 4MATH213 Calculus III 4ELEC ELECTIVES ** (7/9 CR.)TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS: 64/66*Choose from the list of approved General Educationcourses in the College catalog.**Electives should be chosen according to the student’scareer interest and expectations of the transfer institution.54

sussex.edu • 973.300.2207PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONThis program is designed primarily for students whoplan to attend four year baccalaureate programs,but approximately one-half of the graduates ofthis program have successfully found full-timeemployment in criminal justice-related field uponcompletion of the two-year degree. Graduates of twoand four year degree programs are employed in avariety of professional positions by federal, state,county and municipal agencies as well as privatesecurity and loss prevention.Upon completion of the Criminal Justice program,graduates will be able to:■ Foster critical thinking and problem-Solving skillsnecessary to become a successful criminaljustice professional.■ Achieve an understanding of the criminal justicesystem in the United States, including the legalconstraints needed to make informed decisions inthe field.■ Encourage students to become agents of changein the criminal justice system through leadershipskills and community involvement.■ Identify and describe the primary characteristics ofthe Police, the Courts and Corrections in today’sAmerican society.■ Transfer to an accredited four year program inCriminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Public Safetyor related field.■ Obtain an entry-level position in a Criminal Justicerelated field or if already a Criminal JusticeProfessional, advance in position and rank.CRIMINAL JUSTICEA.S.PROGRAM REQUIREMENTSCOLL COLLEGE FOUNDATIONS (4 CR.) CR.COLL101 Foundations for Success 3COLL203 Capstone for Criminal Justice 1GER COMMUNICATION (6 CR.)ENGL101 English Composition I 3ENGL102 English Composition II 3GER HUMANITIES (6 CR.)HIST105 U.S. History I 3HIST106 U.S. History II 3GER MATH & SCIENCE ELECTIVES (10 CR.)Lab Science Elective* 4MATH104 Contemporary Mathematics 3MATH108 Statistics 3GER TECHNOLOGY (3 CR.)COMS110 Computer Concepts & Applications 3GER SOCIAL SCIENCE (6 CR.)PSYC101 General Psychology 3SOCA101 Introduction to Sociology 3REQ REQUIRED COURSES (18 CR.)CRJS100 Introduction to the Criminal Justice System 3CRJS101 Law Enforcement 3CRJS105 Criminology 3CRJS110 Criminal Law 3CRJS180 Corrections 3SOCA215 Perspectives on Race, Gender, Class,& Culture 3ELEC CRIMINAL JUSTICE ELECTIVES(12 CR.)CRJS115 Juvenile Justice 3CRJS140 Health & Fitness for the Public SafetyProfessional 3CRJS150 Police Patrol Administration 3CRJS210 Criminal Investigation 3CRJS215 Criminal Court Procedures 3CRJS220 Contemporary Issues in Law Enforcement 3CRJS225 Community Corrections 3CRJS230 Practicum in Criminal Justice AgencyOperations 3CRJS250 Special Topics in Criminal Justice 3TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS: 65DEGREES & CERTIFICATES • 6*Choose from the list of approved General Educationcourses in the College catalog.55

Sussex County Community College Catalog 2010–2012DEGREES & CERTIFICATES • 6PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONUpon completion of this program, graduates will beable to:■ Demonstrate abstract relationships and elementsand their expressive potential.■ Exhibit an understanding of form and compositionin drawing the human figure.■ Demonstrate an ability to make connectionsbetween theory and practice.■ Demonstrate qualitative decision-making based oncurrent art trends and art historical concepts.■ Demonstrate critical thinking using artisticprinciples drawn from contemporary social,political, or personal issues.DESIGN OPTIONA.F.A. STUDIO ARTSPROGRAM REQUIREMENTSCOLL COLLEGE FOUNDATIONS (3 CR.) CR.COLL101 Foundations for Success 3GER COMMUNICATION (6 CR.)ENGL101 English Composition I 3ENGL102 English Composition II 3GER HUMANITIES (6 CR.)ARTA103 Art History I 3ARTA104 Art History II 3GER MATH ELECTIVE* (3 CR.)MATH 3GER TECHNOLOGY* (3 CR.)COMS110 Computer Concepts & Applications 3GER SOCIAL SCIENCE (6 CR.)SOCA101 Introduction to Sociology 3SOCA215 Perspectives on Race, Gender,Class, & Culture 3REQ REQUIRED COURSES (33 CR.)ARTA101 Basic Design 3ARTA108 Basic Drawing 3ARTA110 Introduction to Color 3ARTA115 Three dimensional Design 3ARTA150 Life Drawing I 3ARTA260 Portfolio Development/Graduation Seminar 3COMS225 Computer Aided Design 3DESN101 Principles of Design I 3DESN102 Principles of Design II 3DESN120 History of Design 3GRAD107 Drawing for Designers 3ELEC OPTION ELECTIVES (6 CR.)Choose from any DESN designationor courses listed below:ARTA156 Life Drawing II 3ARTA185 Digital Fine Art I 3ARTA186 Digital Fine Art II 3ARTA215 Advanced Drawing 3DESN 3TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS: 66*Choose from the list of approved General Educationcourses in the College catalog.56

sussex.edu • 973.300.2207PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONThis option prepares students for transfer to a fouryear college with a major in Theater and EducationalTheater. This option serves as a basis for careers intelevision, motion pictures, stage and commercial oreducational dramatic endeavors. Students are giventhe opportunity to contribute to and work on SCCCproductions and workshops. In addition, the studentsare given the opportunity to attend professionalproductions off campus.Upon completion of this program, graduates will beable to:■ Stage a scene or monologue.■ Develop and perform on stage a characterfrom a script or from improvisation.■ Work as part of an ensemble to perform inand/or to do the technical preparations toproduce a play.■ Identify critical aspects of dramatic literatureand theater history.■ Examine and critique theatre performances.DRAMATIC ARTS OPTIONA.A. LIBERAL ARTSPROGRAM REQUIREMENTSCOLL COLLEGE FOUNDATIONS (4 CR.) CR.COLL101 Foundations for Success 3COLL201 Capstone for Liberal Arts 1GER COMMUNICATION (9 CR.)ENGL101 English Composition I 3ENGL102 English Composition II 3ENGL201 Effective Speaking 3GER HUMANITIES* (9 CR.)Philosophy Elective 3World Language II or higher 3Humanities Elective(Choose one of the following:)ENGL208/PERA208 History of Theater I 3ENGL209/PERA209 History of Theater II 3GER HISTORY* (6 CR.)2 Course History SequenceHIST 3HIST 3GER MATH & SCIENCE ELECTIVES* (10/12 CR.)Choose 2 Maths & 1 Science or2 Sciences & 1 MathMATH 3-8MATHLAB SCIENCE 4-8LAB SCIENCEGER TECHNOLOGY* (3 CR.)COMS 3GER SOCIAL SCIENCE* (6 CR.)33GER GLOBAL & CULTURALAWARENESS*(3 CR.)3REQ OPTION REQUIREMENTS (9 CR.)PERA102 Acting I 3PERA103 Acting II 3PERA110 Theater Workshop I 3ELEC OPTION ELECTIVES (6 CR.)(Any PERA course designation**)33TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS: 65/67*Choose from the list of approved General Educationcourses in the College catalog.**PERA120/121/220/221 can only have a maximum of3 credits. The creditsAwarded for this class are at the discretion of the DivisionDean.DEGREES & CERTIFICATES • 657

Sussex County Community College Catalog 2010–2012DEGREES & CERTIFICATES • 6PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONThis program is designed as a terminal degree andprepares students for immediate entry into a career.This program is designed to prepare studentsintending to incorporate e-commerce into thebusiness decision making process.Upon completion of this program, graduates will beable to:■ Obtain entry-level and supervisory careers inbusiness, retail, government and not-for-profitorganizations.■ Analyze contemporary business problems andpropose effective solutions using case studiesand SWOT analyses (strengths, weaknesses,opportunities and threats).■ Identify ethical and unethical business behaviorsand explain the impact of each type of behavior onan organization’s stakeholders (i.e., customers,competitors, investors, creditors, governmentregulators, employees, etc.).■ Design and deliver effective oral presentationsas commonly used in contemporary businessenvironments.■ Use applications software for basic wordprocessing, spreadsheet and presentation projects.■ Identify the elements of good website design.■ Develop marketing plans for products andservices, especially those that are intended tobe marketed in online environments.E-COMMERCE OPTIONA.A.S. BUSINESS MANAGEMENTPROGRAM REQUIREMENTSCOLL COLLEGE FOUNDATIONS (4 CR.) CR.COLL101 Foundations for Success 3COLL202 Capstone for Business, Science,& Technology 1GER COMMUNICATION (6 CR.)ENGL101 English Composition I 3ENGL102 English Composition II 3orENGL125 Technical Communication 3GER HUMANITIES (3 CR.)HUMN101 Survey of World Culture I 3orHUMN102 Survey of World Culture II 3GER MATH & SCIENCE ELECTIVES (3 CR.)MATH104 Contemporary Mathematics 3orMATH108 Statistics 3GER TECHNOLOGY (3 CR.)COMS110 Computer Concepts & Applications 3orCOMS113 Intro to Information Systems 3GER SOCIAL SCIENCE (6 CR.)Choose from:PSYC101 General Psychology 3PSYC105 Psychology of Human Relations 3SOCA101 Intro to Sociology 3REQ REQUIRED COURSES (21 CR.)ACCT101 Accounting Principles I Financial 3BUSA101 Introduction to Business 3BUSA110 Business Communications 3BUSA205 Business Law I 3BUSA211 Management & Organizational Behavior 3COMS120 Computer Software Applications 3ECON101 Macroeconomics 3REQ OPTION REQUIREMENTS (15 CR.)BUSA220 Principles of Marketing 3BUSA235 Introduction to International Business 3COMS155 Web Site Development I 3COMS227 E-Commerce 3GRAD105 Computer Graphics I 3ELEC FREE ELECTIVE (3 CR.)3TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS: 64NOTE: This degree is not designed to transfer to a four yearcollege or university.58

sussex.edu • 973.300.2207ELEMENTARY/SECONDARY EDUCATION OPTIONA.A. LIBERAL ARTSPROGRAM DESCRIPTIONUpon completion of the program, graduates will beable to:■ Demonstrate an understanding of child growth anddevelopment and relate it to learning opportunitiesin all domains of development.■ Display an awareness and appreciation for diversityand multi-culturalsim and the interrelationshipbetween families, school and society.■ Reflect on the multifaceted roles of a teacher andthe principles and practices involved in teaching.PROGRAM REQUIREMENTSCOLL COLLEGE FOUNDATIONS (4 CR.) CR.COLL101 Foundations for Success 3EDUC291 Portfolio Development in Education 1GER COMMUNICATION (9 CR.)ENGL101 English Composition I 3ENGL102 English Composition II 3ENGL201 Effective Speaking 3GER HUMANITIES* (9 CR.)Philosophy Elective 3World Language II or higher 3Humanities Elective 3GER HISTORY* (6 CR.)2 course History SequenceHIST 3HIST 3GER MATH & SCIENCE ELECTIVES* (10/12 CR.)Choose 2 Maths & 1 Science or2 Sciences & 1 MathMATH 3-8MATHBIOS101 General Biology and/or 4CHEM100 Introductory Chemistry 4GER TECHNOLOGY* (3 CR.)COMS 3GER SOCIAL SCIENCE (6 CR.)PSYC101 General Psychology 3SOCA101 Introduction to Sociology 3GER GLOBAL & CULTURALAWARENESS*(3 CR.)3REQ REQUIRED COURSES (9 CR.)Literature Elective 3orENGL216 Children’s Literature 3Choose 2 courses from below:**CDEV101 Introduction to Early ChildhoodEducation 3EDUC202 Historical & Philosophical Patterns inEducation 3EDUC286 Principles & Practices of Teaching as aProfession 3PSYC111 Child Psychology 3PSYC280 Educational Psychology 3LAR LIBERAL ARTS ELECTIVES*** (6 CR.)TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS: 65/67*Choose from the list of approved General Educationcourses in the College catalog.**Choice of courses depends on transfer institution.***If possible, students should take courses in theirprospective major.DEGREES & CERTIFICATES • 659

Sussex County Community College Catalog 2010–2012DEGREES & CERTIFICATES • 660PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONThis option under the A.A. in Liberal Arts preparesstudents for transfer to a four year college with amajor in writing and/or literature. Students whocomplete this program develop excellent reading,writing, analysis and research skills. Therefore, anEnglish major can serve as a basis for careers ineducation, business, law and publishing.Students majoring in English at Sussex CountyCommunity College are given the opportunity topublish their work in College publications such asIdiom & Image.Upon completion of this program students will beable to:■ Communicate clearly, formally and informally, inboth oral and written form.■ Demonstrate facility in critical thinking, problemsolving and textual analysis.■ Compose literary research papers using scholarly,peer-reviewed critical sources.■ Demonstrate an understanding of the diversehistorical and social factors that shape authorsand texts.■ Display an appreciation for the place of literarytexts within their individual lives and in the world asa global society.ENGLISH OPTIONA.A. LIBERAL ARTSPROGRAM REQUIREMENTSCOLL COLLEGE FOUNDATIONS (4 CR.) CR.COLL101 Foundations for Success 3COLL201 Capstone for Liberal Arts 1GER COMMUNICATION (9 CR.)ENGL101 English Composition I 3ENGL102 English Composition II 3ENGL201 Effective Speaking 3GER HUMANITIES* (9 CR.)Philosophy Elective 3World Language II or higher 3Humanities Elective 3GER HISTORY* (6 CR.)2 course History SequenceHIST 3HIST 3GER MATH & SCIENCE ELECTIVES* (10/12 CR.)Choose 2 Maths & 1 Science or2 Sciences & 1 MathMATH 3-8MATHLAB SCIENCE 4-8LAB SCIENCEGER TECHNOLOGY* 3 CR.)COMS 3GER SOCIAL SCIENCE* (6 CR.)PSYC101 General Psychology 33GER GLOBAL & CULTURALAWARENESS*(3 CR.)3REQ OPTION REQUIREMENTS (9 CR.)ENGL213 Literary Masterpieces of theWestern World I 3ENGL203 American Literature I and 3ENGL204 American Literature II 3orENGL230 British Literature I and 3ENGL231 British Literature II 3ELEC OPTION ELECTIVES (6 CR.)ENGL211 The Short Store 3ENGL205 Contemporary Literature 3ENGL207 Literature by Women 3ENGL210 Modern Short Novel 3ENGL214 Literary Masterpieces of theWestern World II 3ENGL216 Children’s Literature 3ENGL220 Creative Writing 3ENGL221 Modern Poetry 3ENGL222 Shakespeare 3TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS: 65/67*Choose from the list of approved General Educationcourses in the College catalog.

sussex.edu • 973.300.2207PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONEnvironmental Studies prepares students for transferinto a Bachelor of Science degree program in eitherEnvironmental Studies or Environmental Science.The program provides:■ The ability to deal with complex environmentalproblems that affect society.■ An understanding of the current environmentalprotection regulations.■ An understanding of how to perform environmentalobservations and tests, analyze air, land, waterresources and waste management.■ The aptitude to apply the principles of limits,recycling and reuse, sustainable yield and resourcediversity to real-life situations.■ The capability to apply the laws of conservation ofmatter and energy to environmental issues.■ An understanding of how different cultures copewith the environmental consequences of humanaction.ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIESA.S.PROGRAM REQUIREMENTSCOLL COLLEGE FOUNDATIONS (4 CR.) CR.COLL101 Foundations for Success 3COLL202 Capstone for Business, Science& Technology 1GER COMMUNICATION (6 CR.)ENGL101 English Composition I 3ENGL102 English Composition II 3GER HUMANITIES (3 CR.)3GER MATH & SCIENCE ELECTIVES (12/14 CR.)BIOS122 Intro to Environmental Science 4Select one of these sequences:MATH110 Pre-Calculus I** and 3MATH108 Statistics and 3General Education Elective* 3orMATH112 Pre-Calculus II** and 3MATH113 Calculus I and 4General Education Elective* 3orMATH113 Calculus I and 4MATH114 Calculus II 4GER TECHNOLOGY (3 CR.)COMS110 Computer Concepts & Applications 3GER SOCIAL SCIENCE*** (6 CR.)SOCA115 Introduction to Society & Environment 3Social Science Elective* 3REQ REQUIRED COURSES (24 CR.)BIOS110 Biology I 4BIOS112 Biology II 4BIOS124 Ecology 4CHEM110 College Chemistry I and 4CHEM112 College Chemistry II 4orPHYS110 Physics I and 4PHYS112 Physics II 4GEOL101 Physical Geology 4ELEC ELECTIVES **** (6/8 CR.)TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS: 64/68*Choose from the list of approved General Educationcourses in the College Catalog.**Students taking a Mathematics sequence withPre-Calculus must take an additional 3 credits in anyGeneral Education category.***Students planning on attending Ramapo College shouldmeet with their Division Dean about registering for ANTH220Environment & Cultural Behavior.****Electives should be chosen according to the student’scareer interest and expectations of the transfer institution.DEGREES & CERTIFICATES • 661

Sussex County Community College Catalog 2010–2012DEGREES & CERTIFICATES • 6PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONThis program is designed to serve the career andvolunteer fire fighter, industrial fire protectionpersonnel, fire protection specialist or the recent highschool graduate who has an interest in fire service.The program will be offered primarily in the eveningfor part-time students. Upon completion of theprogram, students will have attained the skills andknowledge to perform their current duties moreeffectively and to prepare them for greater levelsof responsibility within the fire service system.FIRE SCIENCE TECHNOLOGYA.A.S.PROGRAM REQUIREMENTSCOLL COLLEGE FOUNDATIONS (3 CR.) CR.COLL101 Foundations for Success 3GER COMMUNICATION (6 CR.)ENGL101 English Composition I 3BUSA110 Business Communications 3GER HUMANITIES (6 CR.)HUMN101 Survey of World Culture I 3HUMN102 Survey of World Culture II 3GER MATH & SCIENCE ELECTIVES* (7 CR.)MATH104 Contemporary Mathematics 3Lab Science 4GER TECHNOLOGY (3 CR.)COMS110 Computer Concepts & Applications 3GER SOCIAL SCIENCE (3 CR.)PSYC101 General Psychology 3orSOCA101 Intro to Sociology 3REQ REQUIRED COURSES (33 CR.)FRST101 Introduction to Fire Science 3FRST103 Fire Prevention 3FRST104 Fire Administration 3FRST105 Fire Protection Systems 3FRST106 Fire Tactics and Strategy 3FRST107 Fire Investigation 3FRST110 Fire Behavior and Combustion 3FRST202 Building Construction for Fire Protection 3FRST205 Fire Protection Hydraulics andWater Supply 3FRST208 Hazardous Materials 3FRST210 Occupational Health and Safety 3ELEC FREE ELECTIVE (3 CR.)3TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS: 64NOTE: This degree is not designed to transfer to a four yearcollege or university.*Choose from the list of approved General Educationcourses in the College catalog.62

sussex.edu • 973.300.2207PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONThis program is designed to serve the career andvolunteer fire fighter, industrial fire protectionpersonnel, fire protection specialist or the recenthigh school graduate who has an interest in fireservice. The program will be offered primarily in theevening for part-time students. Upon completion ofthe program, students will have attained the skillsand knowledge to perform their current duties moreeffectively and to prepare them for greater levels ofresponsibility within the fire service system.Courses completed to satisfy the requirements ofthe certificate program may be used to meet therequirements for the AAS degree in Fire ScienceTechnology.FIRE SCIENCE TECHNOLOGYCERTIFICATEPROGRAM REQUIREMENTSGER COMMUNICATION (3 CR.) CR.ENGL101 English Composition I 3GER MATH & SCIENCE ELECTIVES (3 CR.)MATH104 Contemporary Mathematics 3REQ REQUIRED COURSES (24 CR.)FRST101 Intro to Fire Science 3FRST103 Fire Prevention 3FRST104 Fire Administration 3FRST106 Fire Tactics & Strategy 3FRST110 Fire Behavior and Combustion 3FRST202 Building Construction for Fire Protection 3FRST208 Hazardous Materials 3FRST210 Occupational Health and Safety 3REQ ELECTIVES (3 CR.)FRST205 Fire Protection Hydraulics andWater Supply or 3FRST250 Special Topics in Fire Science Technology 3TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS: 33DEGREES & CERTIFICATES • 663

Sussex County Community College Catalog 2010–2012DEGREES & CERTIFICATES • 6PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONThis program is designed for students who wish topursue a Bachelor’s degree at a four year institution,majoring in Geology or a related science.According to the National Research Council, studentsshould be able to demonstrate that:■ Science is an evidence-based way of thinkingabout the natural world and understanding how itoperates.■ Science is a process with rules of operation thatallow our understanding of the natural world toevolve.■ Science is based on reproducible evidence andobservations that contain uncertainties.■ The sciences are related to each other,mathematics and everyday life.■ Science is driven by globalization, technology,and new instrumentation and measurement tools.■ Scientific meanings of theory and law are differentthan popular meanings.GEOLOGY OPTIONA.S. SCIENCE/MATHEMATICSPROGRAM REQUIREMENTSCOLL COLLEGE FOUNDATIONS (4 CR.) CR.COLL101 Foundations for Success 3COLL202 Capstone for Business, Science& Technology 1GER COMMUNICATION (6 CR.)ENGL101 English Composition I 3ENGL102 English Composition II 3GER HUMANITIES* (3 CR.)3GER MATH & SCIENCE ELECTIVES (12 CR.)BIOS122 Intro to Environmental Science 4MATH113 Calculus I 4MATH114 Calculus II 4GER TECHNOLOGY (3 CR.)COMS110 Computer Concepts & Applications 3GER SOCIAL SCIENCE*** (6 CR.)GEOG105 Cultural Geography 3Social Science Elective* 3REQ REQUIRED COURSES (24 CR.)CHEM110 College Chemistry I 4CHEM112 College Chemistry II 4GEOL101 Physical Geology 4GEOL110 Historical Geology 4PHYS120 Physics I with Calculus 4PHYS121 Physics II with Calculus 4ELEC ELECTIVES ** (8 CR.)TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS: 66*Choose from the list of approved General Educationcourses in the College catalog.**Electives should be chosen according to the student’scareer interest and expectations of the transfer institution.64

sussex.edu • 973.300.2207PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONGraphic designers combine artistic ability withtechnical knowledge to create designs used in printand electronic media that inform, motivate, educateor sell.The objective of this focused multimedia programis designed to provide traditional techniques andthe dynamic structure of current computer-basedtechnology. The program will build the groundworkfor a career and provide real time in a simulated workenvironment while preparing a competitive portfolio.Students will develop initiative and critical thinkingskills needed to compete in the global market place.Approximately one-half of all program graduates goon to complete a baccalaureate degree in graphicdesign, film, video, illustration or game art.Graduates of this program will demonstrate theability to:■ Analyze the history of visual culture and designtheory and apply historical relevance in the contextof modern industry issues and trends.■ Execute technical, aesthetic and conceptualdecisions based on understanding the functionsof graphic design, illustration, web design andanimation.■ Implement current and emerging technologiesusing both PC and Macintosh platforms asproduction tools.■ Utilize problem solving techniques and criticalthinking skills across a wide range of media tocapture the attention of intended audiences.■ Collaborate with diverse teams of creativecontributors, production personnel and clientswhile working with creative constraints anddeadlines.■ Apply knowledge of intellectual property issues.■ Produce a professional portfolio in both traditionaland digital formats.■ Qualify for various entry-level industry positions,including desktop publishing, graphic designers,production artists, web designers, digital imageprocessors, digital illustrators and assistant artdirectors.GRAPHIC DESIGNA.A.S.PROGRAM REQUIREMENTSCOLL COLLEGE FOUNDATIONS (3 CR.) CR.COLL101 Foundations for Success 3GER COMMUNICATION (6 CR.)ENGL101 English Composition I 3ENGL102 English Composition II 3orENGL201 Effective Speaking 3GER HUMANITIES (6 CR.)ARTA103 Art History I 3ARTA104 Art History II 3GER MATH & SCIENCE ELECTIVES (3 CR.)MATH104 Contemporary Mathematics 3GER TECHNOLOGY (3 CR.)COMS110 Computer Concepts & Applications 3GER SOCIAL SCIENCE* (3 CR.)3REQ REQUIRED COURSES (33 CR.)GRAD101 Intro to Graphic Design 3GRAD105 Computer Graphics I 3GRAD107 Drawing for Designers 3GRAD108 History of Graphic Design 3GRAD122 Typography & Layout 3GRAD128 Computer Graphics II 3GRAD135 Advertising and Package Design 3GRAD144 Color for Designers 3GRAD203 Print Production 3GRAD210 Designing for Interactivity 3GRAD280 Graphic Design Internship 2GRAD281 Portfolio Preparation and Presentation 1ELEC ELECTIVES (6 CR.)Any GRAD, ARTA, or PHOT coursedesignations or COMS15533TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS: 63NOTE: This degree is not designed to transfer to a four yearcollege or university.*Choose from the list of approved General Educationcourses in the College catalog.DEGREES & CERTIFICATES • 665

Sussex County Community College Catalog 2010–2012DEGREES & CERTIFICATES • 6PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONThe Associate of applied Science in Health ScienceDegree Program was designed to be the next step inhealth care educational opportunities. Students, whohave completed a non-credit post-secondary healthcare training program, culminating in certification orlicensure, are encouraged to enroll in this degreeprogram. This program offers the general educationalcomponent which, when completed and combinedwith credit awarded for their prior health careeducation, qualify the student to be awarded anAssociate of Applied Science Degree in HealthScience.Credit for certification/licensure will be granted aftercompletion of the degree requirements (with gradesof “C” or higher) resulting in 61/62 credits. Thenumber of credits awarded for non-credit training willbe determined by a review committee consisting ofappropriate faculty and administrators at the College.Applicants are required to submit the followingdocumentation for review: copy of current license orcertificate, transcripts and a diploma from thecompleted training program and a current resume.The objectives of this program are to provideeducational opportunities for allied health and nursingpersonnel who have graduated from accreditedprograms with certificates and/or diplomas, or whoare certified or licensed to practice in their chosenfield of endeavor. It will also provide careeropportunities for licensed/certified allied healthpersonnel, by improving their educational credentialswhich will allow them to advance in the allied healthfield or a new field of study.HEALTH SCIENCEA.A.S.PROGRAM REQUIREMENTSCOLL COMMUNICATION (6 CR.) CR.ENGL101 English Composition I 3ENGL102 English Composition II 3GER HUMANITIES (3 CR.)PHIL205 Contemporary Ethical Issues 3orHumanities Elective 3GER MATH & SCIENCE ELECTIVES (7/8 CR.)MATH Math Elective 3/4Science Elective 4GER TECHNOLOGY (3 CR.)COMS110 Computer Concepts & Applications 3GER SOCIAL SCIENCE (6 CR.)PSYC101 General Psychology 3SOCA101 Intro to Sociology 3ELEC ELECTIVES* (6-21 CR.)BIOS103 Anatomy & Physiology I 4BIOS104 Anatomy & Physiology II 4ENGL201 Effective Speaking 3PSYC109 Psychology of Human Growth &Development 3SOCA215 Perspectives on Race, Gender,Class, & Culture 3General Education Elective 3/4Science Elective 4Humanities Elective 3Social Science Elective 3Math Elective 3PROF PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION**(15-30 CR.)TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS: 61/62NOTES: Candidates must have a current externalcertification or license to qualify for admission into theprogram.*The number of electives required will depend on thenumber of credits granted for professional certification.**The value of the block of credits granted for professionalcertification/licensure will be between 15-30 credits and isbased on completed health science program clock hours.66

sussex.edu • 973.300.2207PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONThis option is primarily designed to prepare studentsto transfer into the junior year of a baccalaureatedegree program in history. In addition, studentsseeking admission into political science or pre-lawprograms would receive a solid academic foundationupon which to build a successful major.Upon completion of this program, graduates will beable to:■ Demonstrate general knowledge of historicalinquiry and research.■ Describe the interconnection between economics,politics, society and culture and analyze the effectsof these influences on historic development.■ Provide examples of the impact of individualand collective action upon historic development.■ Examine the impact of perspective on theinterpretation of historic events.■ Communicate clearly in both oral and written form.■ Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solvingskills.HISTORY OPTIONA.A. LIBERAL ARTSPROGRAM REQUIREMENTSCOLL COLLEGE FOUNDATIONS (4 CR.) CR.COLL101 Foundations for Success 3COLL201 Capstone for Liberal Arts 1GER COMMUNICATION (9 CR.)ENGL101 English Composition I 3ENGL102 English Composition II 3ENGL201 Effective Speaking 3GER HUMANITIES (9 CR.)Philosophy Elective 3World Language II or higher 3Humanities Elective 3GER HISTORY (6 CR.)HIST101 History of Western Civilization I 3HIST102 History of Western Civilization II 3GER MATH & SCIENCE ELECTIVES* (10/12 CR.)Choose 2 Maths & 1 Science or2 Sciences & 1 MathMATH 3-8MATHLAB SCIENCE 4-8LAB SCIENCEGER TECHNOLOGY* (3 CR.)COMS 3GER SOCIAL SCIENCE* (6 CR.)33GER GLOBAL & CULTURALAWARENESS*(3 CR.)3REQ OPTION REQUIREMENTS (9 CR.)HIST105 U.S. History I 3HIST106 U.S. History II 3POLS105 American Government 3ELEC OPTION ELECTIVES (6 CR.)(Choose courses from ECON101,GEOG105, SOCA150, or any coursewith an HIST designation)33TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS: 65/67DEGREES & CERTIFICATES • 6*Choose from the list of approved General Educationcourses in the College catalog.67

Sussex County Community College Catalog 2010–2012DEGREES & CERTIFICATES • 6PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONHuman Services is comprised of those fields involvedin the prevention and remediation of social andpersonal problems of a diverse clientele. Humanservice professionals perform in a wide range ofoccupations and in a variety of settings includingcommunity health centers, community mental healthcenters, group homes and halfway houses, nursinghomes and substance rehabilitation centers. Theyhelp individuals, families, or groups cope withproblems such as homelessness, inadequatehousing, serious illness, disabilities, unemployment,lack of job skills, financial mismanagement, unwantedpregnancy, or family disruptions.The Human Services A.S. is designed to transfer intoBachelor of Social Work Programs.Upon completion of this program, graduates will beable to:■ Analyze the historical context of current socialproblems.■ Identify the variety of casework methodologiesused in direct service settings.■ Apply basic ethical principles in the practice ofsocial work.■ Demonstrate familiarity with the EcologicalSystems Theory approach to the dynamicinteractions between micro, mezzo and macrosystems in the life of the individual.■ Recognize the relationships among socio-culturalfactors, economic factors and social problems.■ Identify the major current social service deliverysystems.HUMAN SERVICESA.S.PROGRAM REQUIREMENTSCOLL COLLEGE FOUNDATIONS (3 CR.) CR.COLL101 Foundations for Success 3GER COMMUNICATION (6 CR.)ENGL101 English Composition I 3ENGL102 English Composition II 3GER HUMANITIES (6 CR.)HIST101 History of Western Civilization I 3HIST102 History of Western Civilization II 3orHIST105 U.S. History I 3HIST106 U.S. History II 3GER MATH & SCIENCE ELECTIVES (7 CR.)BIOS102 Introduction to Human Biology 4MATH106 Mathematical Concepts 3GER TECHNOLOGY (3 CR.)COMS110 Computer Concepts & Applications 3GER SOCIAL SCIENCE (9 CR.)ECON101 Macroeconomics 3PSYC101 General Psychology 3SOCA101 Introduction to Sociology 3REQ REQUIRED COURSES (21 CR.)HUMS101 Introduction to Social Services 3HUMS120 Interviewing and Counseling 3HUMS203 Human Behavior in the SocialEnvironment: Diversity 3HUMS205 Social Welfare Policy 3HUMS220 Field Experience 3SOCA208 Sociology of the Family 3SOCA215 Perspectives on Race, Gender,Class, & Culture 3ELEC ELECTIVES (9 CR.)(Choose any courses with anHUMS or PSYC designation)TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS: 6468

sussex.edu • 973.300.2207PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONINFORMATION SPECIALIST OPTIONA.A.S. BUSINESS MANAGEMENTThis program is designed as a terminal degree andprepares students for immediate entry into a varietyof computer-related careers. In particular, theprogram is geared toward the student who is seekingto use applications software in the work environment.Graduates of this program would be qualified foremployment in areas such as computer coordination,software training, help desk support, user liaison andother related positions.Upon completion of this program, graduates will beable to:■ Obtain entry-level and supervisory careers inbusiness, retail, government and not-for-profitorganizations.■ Analyze contemporary business problems andpropose effective solutions using case studiesand SWOT analyses (strengths, weaknesses,opportunities and threats).■ Identify ethical and unethical business behaviorsand explain the impact of each type of behavioron an organization’s stakeholders (i.e., customer,competitors, investors, creditors, governmentregulators, employees, etc.).■ Design and deliver effective oral presentationsas commonly used in contemporary businessenvironments.■ Use computers for basic and advanced wordprocessing, spreadsheet, database andpresentation projects.■ Identify and resolve common difficulties withapplications software.PROGRAM REQUIREMENTSCOLL COLLEGE FOUNDATIONS (4 CR.) CR.COLL101 Foundations for Success 3COLL202 Capstone for Business, Science,& Technology 1GER COMMUNICATION (6 CR.)ENGL101 English Composition I 3ENGL102 English Composition II 3orENGL125 Technical Communication 3GER HUMANITIES (3 CR.)HUMN101 Survey of World Culture I 3orHUMN102 Survey of World Culture II 3GER MATH & SCIENCE ELECTIVES (3 CR.)MATH104 Contemporary Mathematics 3orMATH108 Statistics 3GER TECHNOLOGY (3 CR.)COMS110 Computer Concepts & Applications 3orCOMS113 Intro to Information Systems 3GER SOCIAL SCIENCE (6 CR.)Choose from:PSYC101 General Psychology 3PSYC105 Psychology of Human Relations 3SOCA101 Intro to Sociology 3REQ REQUIRED COURSES (21 CR.)ACCT101 Accounting Principles I Financial 3BUSA101 Introduction to Business 3BUSA110 Business Communications 3BUSA205 Business Law I 3BUSA211 Management & Organizational Behavior 3COMS120 Computer Software Applications 3ECON101 Macroeconomics 3REQ OPTION REQUIREMENTS (15 CR.)BUSA190 Business Applications UsingElectronic Spreadsheets 3COMS155 Web Site Development I 3COMS218 Database Management Systems 3COMS227 E-Commerce 3GRAD105 Computer Graphics I 3ELEC FREE ELECTIVE (3 CR.)3TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS: 64DEGREES & CERTIFICATES • 6NOTE: This degree is not designed to transfer to a four yearcollege or university.69

Sussex County Community College Catalog 2010–2012DEGREES & CERTIFICATES • 6PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONINFORMATION SYSTEMS OPTIONA.S. SCIENCE/MATHEMATICSInformation Systems involves the application ofcomputing principles by combining the fields ofmanagement and technology. The program iscentered on the design, implementation and testingof information systems as related to current practices.Graduates of the Information Systems Programshould be able to transfer into four year institutionsthat support a baccalaureate degree of this discipline.Successful graduates of the Information SystemsProgram should be competent in the following:■ Demonstrate the ability to solve problems,conduct research and think critically.■ Demonstrate an understanding of computerarchitecture.■ Ability to analyze IT problems within a businessenvironment.■ Develop effective communication skills within anorganization.■ Demonstrate the ability work both individuallyand as a team member.■ Exhibit professionalism and ethical behavior.■ Adapt to advancements in the area ofinformation technology.PROGRAM REQUIREMENTSCOLL COLLEGE FOUNDATIONS (4 CR.) CR.COLL101 Foundations for Success 3COLL202 Capstone for Business, Science,& Technology 1GER COMMUNICATION (6 CR.)ENGL101 English Composition I 3ENGL102 English Composition II 3GER HUMANITIES (6 CR.)HIST101 History of Western Civilization I 3PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONHIST102 History of Western Civilization II 3GER Body MATH & SCIENCE ELECTIVES (12 CR.)MATH113 Calculus I 4Select one of these sequences:BIOS110 Biology I and 4BIOS112 Biology II 4orCHEM110 College Chemistry I and 4CHEM112 College Chemistry II 4orPHYS110 Physics I 4PHYS112 Physics II 4GER SOCIAL SCIENCE* (6 CR.)33REQ REQUIRED COURSES (28 CR.)COMS113 Introduction to Information Systems 3COMS114 Introduction to Computer Science I 3COMS115 Introduction to Computer Science II 3COMS155 Web Site Development I 3COMS218 Database Management Systems 3COMS230 Networks and Telecommunications 3COMS239 Fundamentals of Computer Architecture 3MATH108 Statistics 3MATH114 Calculus II or 4MATH201 Discrete Mathematics 4ELEC OPTION ELECTIVES (3 CR.)(Any COMS course not listed above)3TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS: 65*Choose from the list of approved General Educationcourses in the College catalog.70

sussex.edu • 973.300.2207PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONThis one-year certificate program is designedto prepare students for entry-level positions invarious careers requiring commercial art and/orcommunication design production skills. Theprogram’s courses include the rapidly advancingtechnology of computer graphics and hands-ontraining in typography, layout production and designfundamentals.The credits acquired in this program are applicabletoward the A.A.S. in Graphic Design.INTERACTIVE DESIGNCERTIFICATEPROGRAM REQUIREMENTSGER COMMUNICATION (3 CR.) CR.ENGL101 English Composition I 3GER HUMANITIES (3 CR.)ARTA104 Art History II 3REQ REQUIRED COURSES (27 CR.)BUSA101 Introduction to Business 3COMS155 Web Site Development I 3COMS227 E-Commerce 3GRAD105 Computer Graphics I 3GRAD122 Typography & Layout 3GRAD128 Computer Graphics II 3GRAD141 Animation & Design 3GRAD210 Designing for Interactivity 3GRAD280 Graphic Design Internship 2GRAD281 Portfolio Preparation and Presentation 1TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS: 33DEGREES & CERTIFICATES • 6NOTE: Student must show proficiency in Math Basic Skills.71

Sussex County Community College Catalog 2010–2012DEGREES & CERTIFICATES • 6PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONThis program is structured to provide a knowledgebase in languages and literature, the social sciences,humanities, mathematics and the sciences which laya diversified foundation for students seeking totransfer to a four year institution.The program is also designed to accommodatestudents who wish to complete their liberal artseducation with an Associate Degree.The Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts providesopportunities to develop self-understanding,global awareness and critical thinking skills.Students may select the general option or chooseone of the specialized options: Anthropology,Communications/Broadcasting,Communication/Journalism, Dramatic Arts,Elementary/Secondary Education, English, History,Pre-Law, Psychology, Sociology. Law, governmentservice, medicine, publishing and teaching are only afew of the possibilities open to Liberal Arts graduates,because of the broad foundation achieved upongraduation.Upon completion of this program, graduates will beable to:■ Communicate clearly in both oral and written form.■ Demonstrate skill in critical thinking, problemsolvingand research.■ Understand basic vocabulary, facts and conceptsof the humanities, social sciences and naturalsciences.■ Examine the values in one’s personal life andsociety.■ Understand the basics of a foreign language.LIBERAL ARTSA.A.PROGRAM REQUIREMENTSCOLL COLLEGE FOUNDATIONS (4 CR.) CR.COLL101 Foundations for Success 3COLL201 Capstone for Liberal Arts 1GER COMMUNICATION (9 CR.)ENGL101 English Composition I 3ENGL102 English Composition II 3ENGL201 Effective Speaking 3GER HUMANITIES* (9 CR.)Philosophy Elective 3World Language II or higher 3Humanities Elective 3GER HISTORY* (6 CR.)2 Course History SequenceHIST 3HIST 3GER MATH & SCIENCE ELECTIVES* (10/12 CR.)Choose 2 Maths & 1 Science or2 Sciences & 1 MathMATH 3-8MATHLAB SCIENCE 4-8LAB SCIENCEGER TECHNOLOGY* (3 CR.)COMS 3GER SOCIAL SCIENCE* (6 CR.)33GER GLOBAL & CULTURALAWARENESS*(3 CR.)3ELEC LIBERAL ARTS/FREEELECTIVES(15 CR.)To be selected from the following categoriesLiterature Elective 3Liberal Arts Electives 9Free Elective 3TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS: 65/67*Choose from the list of approved General Educationcourses in the College catalog.72

sussex.edu • 973.300.2207PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONThis program is designed as a terminal degree forstudents interested in pursuing careers in marketing,sales, or retail management.Upon completion of this program, graduates will beable to:■ Obtain entry level and supervisory careers inbusiness, retail, government and not-for-profitorganizations.■ Analyze contemporary business problems andpropose effective solutions using case studiesand SWOT analyses (strengths, weaknesses,opportunities and threats).■ Identify ethical and unethical business behaviorsand explain the impact of each type of behavior onan organization’s stakeholders (i.e., customers,competitors, investors, creditors, governmentregulators, employees, etc.).■ Design and deliver effective oral presentations ascommonly used in contemporary businessenvironments.■ Use applications software for basic wordprocessing, spreadsheet and presentation projects.■ Develop marketing plans for products and services.MARKETING OPTIONA.A.S. BUSINESS MANAGEMENTPROGRAM REQUIREMENTSCOLL COLLEGE FOUNDATIONS (4 CR.) CR.COLL101 Foundations for Success 3COLL202 Capstone for Business, Science,& Technology 1GER COMMUNICATION (6 CR.)ENGL101 English Composition I 3ENGL102 English Composition II 3orENGL125 Technical Communication 3GER HUMANITIES (3 CR.)HUMN101 Survey of World Culture I 3orHUMN102 Survey of World Culture II 3GER MATH & SCIENCE ELECTIVES (3 CR.)MATH104 Contemporary Mathematics 3orMATH108 Statistics 3GER TECHNOLOGY (3 CR.)COMS110 Computer Concepts & Applications 3orCOMS113 Intro to Information Systems 3GER SOCIAL SCIENCE (6 CR.)Choose from:PSYC101 General Psychology 3PSYC105 Psychology of Human Relations 3SOCA101 Intro to Sociology 3REQ REQUIRED COURSES (21 cr.)ACCT101 Accounting Principles I Financial 3BUSA101 Introduction to Business 3BUSA110 Business Communications 3BUSA205 Business Law I 3BUSA211 Management & Organizational Behavior 3COMS120 Computer Software Applications 3ECON101 Macroeconomics 3REQ OPTION REQUIREMENTS (15 CR.)Choose from:BUSA120 Small Business Management 3BUSA180 Introduction to Retailing 3BUSA220 Principles of Marketing 3BUSA222 Sales Principles and Practice 3BUSA235 Introduction to International Business 3COMS155 Web Site Development I 3ELEC FREE ELECTIVE (3 CR.)3TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS: 64NOTE: This degree is not designed to transfer to a four yearcollege or university.DEGREES & CERTIFICATES • 673

Sussex County Community College Catalog 2010–2012DEGREES & CERTIFICATES • 6PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONThis program is designed for students who wish topursue a bachelor’s degree at a four year institution,majoring in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics.Upon completion, graduates will be able to:■ Demonstrate problem solving skills.■ Exhibit critical thinking skills when applied tomathematical problems and issues.■ Apply classroom knowledge to real-worldsituations.MATHEMATICS OPTIONA.S. SCIENCE/MATHEMATICSPROGRAM REQUIREMENTSCOLL COLLEGE FOUNDATIONS (4 CR.) CR.COLL101 Foundations for Success 3COLL202 Capstone for Business, Science& Technology 1GER COMMUNICATION (6 CR.)ENGL101 English Composition I 3ENGL102 English Composition II 3GER HUMANITIES* (3 CR.)3GER MATH & SCIENCE ELECTIVES (12 CR.)MATH113 Calculus I 4MATH114 Calculus II 4PHYS120 Physics I with Calculus 4GER TECHNOLOGY (3 CR.)COMS114 Introduction to Computer Science I 3GER SOCIAL SCIENCE* (6 CR.)33REQ REQUIRED COURSES (22 CR.)ECON101 Macroeconomics 3ECON102 Microeconomics 3MATH213 Calculus III 4MATH215 Linear Algebra 4MATH220 Ordinary Differential Equationswith Applications 4PHYS121 Physics II with Calculus 4ELEC ELECTIVES** (9/11 CR.)TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS: 65/67*Choose from the list of approved General Educationcourses in the College catalog.**Electives should be chosen according to the student’scareer interest and expectations of the transfer institution.74

sussex.edu • 973.300.2207PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONThis program is designed to prepare studentsfor career entry in the fields of multimedia designand production and desktop/electronic publishing.The course of study is interdisciplinary in nature,integrating specialized knowledge and skills fromthree academic areas at Sussex County CommunityCollege: computer information systems,communications, and graphic design. Studentsgain practical skills in animation, interactivity, webdesign, programming, photographic imaging, video,publishing and multimedia project development tolaunch their careers.Upon completion of this program, graduates willbe able to:■ Identify and analyze effective models ofcommunication■ Apply basic design and computer graphicsconcepts to create visually aesthetic multimediapresentations■ Use vendor-supplied multimedia materials for thedevelopment of presentation documents■ Design and produce original interactive multimediamaterials for the development of presentation orcourseware modules using advanced-levelauthoring tools and intermediate computer-basedproduction software■ Apply the presentation planning process, includingaudience assessment, identification of objectives,and determination of production budget andscheduling■ Write scripts for multimedia presentations■ Communicate effectively with both media specialistand non-technical clients■ Work effectively as members of a design andproduction team.NEW MEDIA COMMUNICATIONA.A.S.PROGRAM REQUIREMENTSCOLL COLLEGE FOUNDATIONS (3 CR.) CR.COLL101 Foundations for Success 3GER COMMUNICATION (9 CR.)ENGL101 English Composition I 3ENGL102 English Composition II 3ENGL201 Effective Speaking 3GER HUMANITIES (3 CR.)Choose from:ARTA101 Basic Design 3ARTA103 Art History I 3ARTA104 Art History II 3ARTA106 Art Appreciation 3HUMN101 Survey of World Culture I 3HUMN102 Survey of World Culture II 3GER MATH & SCIENCE ELECTIVES (3 CR.)MATH104 Contemporary Mathematics 3orMATH108 Statistics 3GER TECHNOLOGY (3 CR.)COMS110 Computer Concepts & Applications 3orCOMS113 Intro to Information Systems 3GER SOCIAL SCIENCE (3 CR.)PSYC101 General Psychology 3orPSYC105 Psychology of Human Relations 3orSOCA101 Intro to Sociology 3REQ REQUIRED COURSES (30 CR.)COMM101 Introduction to Mass Communications 3COMM120 Introduction to Multimedia 3COMM210 Multimedia Production 3COMM290 Internship/Portfolio: New Media 2COMM291 Portfolio/Preparation & Presentation 1COMS155 Web Site Development I 3GRAD101 Intro to Graphic Design 3GRAD105 Computer Graphics I 3GRAD141 Animation and Design 3GRAD210 Designing for Interactivity 3GRAD240 Multimedia Design 3ELEC ELECTIVES (9 CR.)COMM130 Television Production I 3COMM203 Writing for the Media 3COMS145 Programming in Java 3COMS156 Web Site Development II 3COMS228 Internet Marketing 3GRAD142 Typography and Color for Designers 3GRAD250 Special Topics in Graphic Design 3PHOT110 Photography I 3TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS: 63NOTE: This degree is not designed to transfer to a four yearcollege or university.DEGREES & CERTIFICATES • 675

sussex.edu • 973.300.2207PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONThis one year program is designed to offer postsecondarytraining to prepare students for entry-levelpositions to assist lawyers in legal research, legalwriting, information gathering and drafting legaldocuments. The credits acquired in this programare applicable toward an A.A.S. in Paralegal Studies.Graduates of the certificate program are generallyqualified to perform a narrower range of duties onthe job than are graduates of the Paralegal Studiesdegree program and they may be more closelysupervised.PARALEGALCERTIFICATEPROGRAM REQUIREMENTSGER COMMUNICATION (6 CR.) CR.ENGL101 English Composition I 3ENGL201 Effective Speaking 3GER SOCIAL SCIENCE (3 CR.)PSYC105 Psychology of Human Relations or 3SOCA215 Perspectives on Race, Gender, Class,& Culture 3REQ REQUIRED COURSES (26 CR.)BUSA205 Business Law I 3BUSA206 Business Law II 3LEGA100 Intro to the American Legal System 3LEGA103 New Jersey Practice 3LEGA105 Legal Research & Writing I 3LEGA106 Civil Litigation 3LEGA110 Estates & Trusts or 3LEGA115 Real Estate Transactions 3LEGA120 Family Law 3LEGA280 Paralegal Internship 3TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS: 35DEGREES & CERTIFICATES • 6NOTE: Student must show proficiency in Math Basic Skills.77

Sussex County Community College Catalog 2010–2012DEGREES & CERTIFICATES • 6PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONThe program is structured to provide a fundamentalknowledge of the law while training the student forpractical application of the concepts in law offices,corporations and government agencies. The programof study is career-oriented and is not designedspecifically for students who plan to transfer to a fouryear institution or attend law school.Upon completion of this program, graduates will beable to:■ Obtain entry-level positions in law offices, not-forprofitorganizations and government entities(courts, regulatory agencies, law enforcementagencies, etc.).■ Prepare a wide variety of commonly used legalforms and documents using word processingsoftware.■ Assist practicing attorneys in the conduct of legalresearch and document preparation.■ Demonstrate a fundamental understanding oflegal issues related to wills and probate, family law,real estate, civil litigation, criminal law andcommercial law.PARALEGAL STUDIESA.A.S.PROGRAM REQUIREMENTSCOLL COLLEGE FOUNDATIONS (3 CR.) CR.COLL101 Foundations for Success 3GER COMMUNICATION (9 CR.)ENGL101 English Composition I 3ENGL102 English Composition II 3ENGL201 Effective Speaking 3GER HUMANITIES (3 CR.)HUMN101 Survey of World Culture I 3HUMN102 Survey of World Culture II 3GER MATH & SCIENCE ELECTIVES (3 CR.)MATH104 Contemporary Mathematics 3orMATH108 Statistics 3GER TECHNOLOGY (3 CR.)COMS110 Computer Concepts & Applications 3GER SOCIAL SCIENCE (3 CR.)PSYC101 General Psychology 3orPSYC105 Psychology of Human Relations 3REQ REQUIRED COURSES (38 CR.)BUSA205 Business Law I 3BUSA206 Business Law II 3CRJS110 Criminal Law 3LEGA100 Intro to the American Legal System 3LEGA103 New Jersey Practice 3LEGA105 Legal Research & Writing I 3LEGA106 Civil Litigation 3LEGA110 Estates & Trusts 3LEGA115 Real Estate Transactions 3LEGA120 Family Law 3LEGA210 Legal Research & Writing II 3LEGA280 Paralegal Internship 2OSTE211 Word Processing 3ELEC ELECTIVES (3 CR.)ACCT101 Accounting Principles I Financial 3LEGA215 Bankruptcy 3LEGA217 Worker’s Compensation 3LEGA223 Constitutional Law 3LEGA225 Law Office Management 3OSTE220 Office Technology & Procedures 3TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS: 65NOTE: This degree is not designed to transfer to a four yearcollege or university.78

sussex.edu • 973.300.2207PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONThe Photography Option within the AFA degreeprepares students to transfer into a four year FineArts/Photography Degree Program and/or develop asprofessionals within the field of Fine Arts Photography.The option combines fine art foundational skills andaesthetics with a contemporary approach to thephotographic medium. Both traditional andunconventional methods of black and white filmphotography are explored as are the possibilities andnew technologies of the digital format. Classes areconducted in SCCC’s new photography facilities, inthe Graphic Arts computer labs and in the Fine ArtStudios.Upon completion of this program, graduates will beable to:■ Demonstrate abstract relationships andelements and their expressive potential.■ Demonstrate the uses of black and white filmphotography as a form and medium of fine art.■ Demonstrate an ability to make connectionsbetween theory and practice.■ Demonstrate qualitative decision-making based oncurrent photographic trends and art historicalconcepts.■ Demonstrate critical thinking using artisticprinciples drawn from contemporary social,political, or personal issues.■ Develop a portfolio.PHOTOGRAPHY OPTIONA.F.A. STUDIO ARTSPROGRAM REQUIREMENTSCOLL COLLEGE FOUNDATIONS (3 CR.) CR.COLL101 Foundations for Success 3GER COMMUNICATION (6 CR.)ENGL101 English Composition I 3ENGL102 English Composition II 3GER HUMANITIES (6 CR.)ARTA103 Art History I 3ARTA104 Art History II 3GER MATH ELECTIVE* (3 CR.)MATH 3GER TECHNOLOGY* (3 CR.)COMS110 Computer Concepts & Applications 3GER SOCIAL SCIENCE (6 CR.)SOCA101 Introduction to Sociology 3SOCA215 Perspectives on Race, Gender,Class, & Culture 3REQ REQUIRED COURSES (27 CR.)ARTA101 Basic Design 3ARTA108 Basic Drawing 3ARTA110 Introduction to Color 3ARTA115 Three dimensional Design 3ARTA185 Digital Fine Art I 3ARTA260 Portfolio Development/GraduationSeminar 3PHOT110 Photography I 3PHOT112 Photography II 3PHOT120 History of Photography 3ELEC OPTION ELECTIVES (12 CR.)ARTA186 Digital Fine Art II 3COMM220 Photojournalism 3Choose from any course witha PHOT designation:PHOT 3PHOT 3TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS: 66*Choose from the list of approved General Educationcourses in the College catalog.DEGREES & CERTIFICATES • 679

Sussex County Community College Catalog 2010–2012DEGREES & CERTIFICATES • 6PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONThis option is primarily designed to prepare studentsto transfer into the junior year of a baccalaureatedegree program in political science. In addition,students seeking admission into pre-law or publicadministration programs would receive a solidacademic foundation upon which to build asuccessful major.Upon completion of this program, graduates willbe able to:■ Demonstrate general knowledge of social scienceinquiry and research.■ Describe the interconnection between economics,history, society and culture and analyze the effectsof these influences on political policies and events.■ Provide examples of the impact of both individualand collective action upon our political world.■ Demonstrate an understanding of political theoriesand their impact on our world.■ Apply classroom knowledge and engage thepolitical process as active citizens.■ Communicate clearly in both oral and written form.■ Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solvingskills.POLITICAL SCIENCE OPTIONA.A. LIBERAL ARTSPROGRAM REQUIREMENTSCOLL COLLEGE FOUNDATIONS (4 CR.) CR.COLL101 Foundations for Success 3COLL201 Capstone for Liberal Arts 1GER COMMUNICATION (9 CR.)ENGL101 English Composition I 3ENGL102 English Composition II 3ENGL201 Effective Speaking 3GER HUMANITIES* (9 CR.)Philosophy Elective 3World Language II or higher 3Humanities Elective 3GER HISTORY* (6 CR.)2 Course History SequenceHIST 3HIST 3GER MATH & SCIENCE ELECTIVES* (10/12 CR.)Choose 2 Maths & 1 Science or2 Sciences & 1 MathMATH 3-8MATHLAB SCIENCE 4-8LAB SCIENCEGER TECHNOLOGY* (3 CR.)COMS 3GER SOCIAL SCIENCE (6 CR.)SOCA101 Introduction to Sociology 3Social Science Elective * 3GER GLOBAL & CULTURALAWARENESS(3 CR.)SOCA215 Perspectives on Race, Gender,Class, & Culture 3REQ OPTION REQUIREMENTS (3 CR.)POLS101 Introduction to Political Science 3ELEC OPTION ELECTIVES (12 CR.)(Choose 4 courses from the list below)POLS105 American Government 3POLS106 State and Local Government 3POLS109 Modern Political Ideologies 3POLS110 International Relations 3POLS223 Constitutional Law 3TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS: 65/67*Choose from the list of approved General Educationcourses in the College catalog.80

sussex.edu • 973.300.2207PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONProgram Goals for Sussex County CommunityCollege’s Pre-Law Liberal Arts Option:■ Prepare students seeking admission to law schoolfor rigorous graduate level academic curriculum bydeveloping those skills particularly important to thestudy and practice of law.■ Utilize an interdisciplinary approach emphasizingdevelopment of critical thinking, writing andanalytical skills.■ Provide students a curriculum in legal theory thatwill provide a stimulating, thought-provokingeducational experience while providing afoundation upon which to facilitate and promotestudent success in law school.Upon completion of the program students will:■ Develop critical thinking, writing and analyticalskills essential to the study and practice of law.■ Know the fundamental concepts of the AmericanLegal System which will facilitate success in therigorous study of law.■ Acquire an interdisciplinary education necessary forsuccess in the rigorous study of law.■ Gain insight into and familiarity with the practice oflaw.PRE-LAW OPTIONA.A. LIBERAL ARTSPROGRAM REQUIREMENTSCOLL COLLEGE FOUNDATIONS (4 CR.) CR.COLL101 Foundations for Success 3COLL201 Capstone for Liberal Arts 1GER COMMUNICATION (9 CR.)ENGL101 English Composition I 3ENGL102 English Composition II 3ENGL201 Effective Speaking 3GER HUMANITIES* (9 CR.)Philosophy Elective 3World Language II or higher 3Humanities Elective 3GER HISTORY* (6 CR.)2 Course History SequenceHIST 3HIST 3GER MATH & SCIENCE ELECTIVES* (10/12 CR.)Choose 2 Maths & 1 Science or2 Sciences & 1 MathMATH 3-8MATHLAB SCIENCE 4-8LAB SCIENCEGER TECHNOLOGY* (3 CR.)COMS 3GER SOCIAL SCIENCE* (6 CR.)33GER GLOBAL & CULTURALAWARENESS*(3 CR.)3REQ OPTION REQUIREMENTS (9 CR.)LEGA100/POLS111 Introduction to the American Legal System 3LEGA105 Legal Research and Writing I 3LEGA223/POLS223 Constitutional Law 3ELEC OPTION ELECTIVES (6 CR.)(POLS105 or any course witha LEGA designation)33TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS: 65/67DEGREES & CERTIFICATES • 6*Choose from the list of approved General Educationcourses in the College catalog.81

Sussex County Community College Catalog 2010–2012DEGREES & CERTIFICATES • 6PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONThis option under the A.S. in Science preparesstudents for transfer to four year colleges with amajor in pre-medicine or pre-dentistry programs.PRE-MEDICAL/DENTAL OPTIONA.S. SCIENCE/MATHEMATICSPROGRAM REQUIREMENTSCOLL COLLEGE FOUNDATIONS (4 CR.) CR.COLL101 Foundations for Success 3COLL202 Capstone for Business, Science& Technology 1GER COMMUNICATION (6 CR.)ENGL101 English Composition I 3ENGL102 English Composition II 3GER HUMANITIES* (3 CR.)3GER MATH & SCIENCE ELECTIVES (12 CR.)BIOS110 Biology I 4MATH113 Calculus I 4MATH114 Calculus II 4GER TECHNOLOGY (3 CR.)COMS110 Computer Concepts & Applications 3GER SOCIAL SCIENCE* (6 CR.)33REQ REQUIRED COURSES (28 CR.)BIOS112 Biology II 4CHEM110 College Chemistry I 4CHEM112 College Chemistry II 4CHEM210 Organic Chemistry I 4CHEM212 Organic Chemistry II 4PHYS110 Physics I 4PHYS112 Physics II 4ELEC ELECTIVES ** (4 CR.)TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS: 66*Choose from the list of approved General Educationcourses in the College catalog.**Electives should be chosen according to the student’scareer interest and expectations of the transfer institution.82

sussex.edu • 973.300.2207PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONPRE-NUTRITION/DIETETIC OPTIONA.S. SCIENCE/MATHEMATICSThis option under the A.S. in Science preparesstudents for transfer to four year colleges with amajor in pre-nutrition and pre-dietetic programs.PROGRAM REQUIREMENTSCOLL COLLEGE FOUNDATIONS (4 CR.) CR.COLL101 Foundations for Success 3COLL202 Capstone for Business, Science& Technology 1GER COMMUNICATION (6 CR.)ENGL101 English Composition I 3ENGL102 English Composition II 3GER HUMANITIES* (6 CR.)33GER MATH & SCIENCE ELECTIVES (10 CR.)CHEM110 College Chemistry I 4MATH110 Pre-Calculus I 3MATH112 Pre-Calculus II or 3MATH108 Statistics 3GER TECHNOLOGY (3 CR.)COMS110 Computer Concepts & Applications 3GER SOCIAL SCIENCE* (6 CR.)33REQ REQUIRED COURSES (27 CR.)BIOS110 Biology I 4BIOS112 Biology II 4BIOS210 Microbiology 4CHEM112 College Chemistry II 4CHEM150 Fundamentals of Nutrition 3CHEM210 Organic Chemistry I 4CHEM212 Organic Chemistry II 4ELEC ELECTIVES ** (4-6 CR.)TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS: 66/68DEGREES & CERTIFICATES • 6*Choose from the list of approved General Educationcourses in the College catalog.**Electives should be chosen according to the student’scareer interest and expectations of the transfer institution.83

Sussex County Community College Catalog 2010–2012DEGREES & CERTIFICATES • 6PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONThis option is primarily designed to prepare studentsto transfer into the junior year of a baccalaureatedegree program in psychology. In addition, studentsseeking admission into pre-law or publicadministration programs would receive a solidacademic foundation on which to build. Uponcompletion of this program, graduates will be able to:■ Demonstrate problem-solving skills in the study ofsocial science processes.■ Apply classroom knowledge to real-worldsituations.■ Demonstrate an understanding of social scienceissues on local, national and global levels.PSYCHOLOGY OPTIONA.A. LIBERAL ARTSPROGRAM REQUIREMENTSCOLL COLLEGE FOUNDATIONS (4 CR.) CR.COLL101 Foundations for Success 3COLL201 Capstone for Liberal Arts 1GER COMMUNICATION (9 CR.)ENGL101 English Composition I 3ENGL102 English Composition II 3ENGL201 Effective Speaking 3GER HUMANITIES* (9 CR.)Philosophy Elective 3World Language II or higher 3Humanities Elective 3GER HISTORY* (6 CR.)2 Course History SequenceHIST 3HIST 3GER MATH & SCIENCE ELECTIVES* (10/12 CR.)Choose 2 Maths & 1 Science or2 Sciences & 1 MathMATH 3-8MATHLAB SCIENCE 4-8LAB SCIENCEGER TECHNOLOGY* (3 CR.)COMS 3GER SOCIAL SCIENCE* (6 CR.)33GER GLOBAL & CULTURALAWARENESS(3 CR.)PSYC237 Multicultural Psychology 3REQ OPTION REQUIREMENTS (9 CR.)PSYC101 General Psychology 3and two courses from among the following:PSYC111 Child Psychology 3PSYC201 Abnormal Psychology 3PSYC203 Theories of Personality 3PSYC205 Psychology of Gender 3PSYC210 Social Psychology 3REQ OPTION ELECTIVES (6 CR.)(Choose any courses with a PSYC designation)33TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS: 65/67* Choose from the list of approved General Educationcourses in the College catalog.84

sussex.edu • 973.300.2207PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONThis option is primarily designed to prepare studentsto transfer into the junior year of a baccalaureatedegree program in sociology.In addition, students seeking admission intocriminology, criminal justice, pre-law, or publicadministration programs would receive a solidacademic foundation on which to build.Upon completion of this program, graduates will beable to:■ Form hypotheses and execute researchmethodologies.■ Identify ethical and methodological issues insociological research.■ Demonstrate an understanding of core sociologicaltheories and basic sociological concepts.■ Apply classroom knowledge to social issues suchas crime, racism, poverty, family formation andreligion.■ View society from alternative perspectives.SOCIOLOGY OPTIONA.A. LIBERAL ARTSPROGRAM REQUIREMENTSCOLL COLLEGE FOUNDATIONS (4 CR.) CR.COLL101 Foundations for Success 3COLL201 Capstone for Liberal Arts 1GER COMMUNICATION (9 CR.)ENGL101 English Composition I 3ENGL102 English Composition II 3ENGL201 Effective Speaking 3GER HUMANITIES* (9 CR.)Philosophy Elective 3World Language II or higher 3Humanities Elective 3GER HISTORY* (6 CR.)2 Course History SequenceHIST 3HIST 3GER MATH & SCIENCE ELECTIVES* (10/12 CR.)Choose 2 Maths & 1 Science or2 Sciences & 1 MathMATH108 Statistics 3MATH 3-4LAB SCIENCE 4-8LAB SCIENCEGER TECHNOLOGY* (3 CR.)COMS 3GER SOCIAL SCIENCE* (6 CR.)33GER GLOBAL & CULTURALAWARENESS(3 CR.)SOCA215 Perspectives on Race, Gender,Class, & Culture 3REQ OPTION REQUIREMENTS (3 CR.)SOCA101 Introduction to Sociology 3ELEC OPTION ELECTIVES (12 CR.)(Choose courses from ECON101or any course with an SOCAdesignation) 12TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS: 65/66DEGREES & CERTIFICATES • 6*Choose from the list of approved General Educationcourses in the College catalog.85

Sussex County Community College Catalog 2010–2012DEGREES & CERTIFICATES • 6PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONThis program seeks to assist students in becomingprofessionals in the field of art and nurtures a senseof artistic freedom and creativity while developing astrong sense of artistic discipline. Students will beencouraged to be inventive but proficient within theframework of a traditional approach to drawing. Tobecome tomorrow’s visionary means understandingthe significance and uniqueness of one’s own timeand space defined by the limitless possibilities ofpersonal expression within the boundaries of auniversal language.Commitment to a balanced learning processcombining fine art fundamentals(drawing/painting/seeing) with life experience andaesthetic theory will prepare students for a four yearinstitution or a career in fine art. The primary objectiveis to provide an environment in which students canachieve a degree of professionalism as technicallycompetent and creative individuals. A sequentialcourse of study will be required.Students in the Associate of Fine Arts DegreeProgram at Sussex County Community College aregiven the opportunity to present their work at thestudent art exhibit and in the Idiom & Image as wellas other College publications.Upon completion of this program, graduates will beable to:■ Display an understanding of abstract relationshipsand elements and their expressive potential.■ Exhibit an understanding of form and compositionin drawing from the human figure.■ Demonstrate an ability to make connectionsbetween theory and practice.Students are expected to provide their own materialsand textbooks. Lab fees provide studio time andassistance for art students. See list of “Open StudioHours” posted in each art studio during the first weekof the semester.STUDIO ARTSA.F.A.PROGRAM REQUIREMENTSCOLL COLLEGE FOUNDATIONS (3 CR.) CR.COLL101 Foundations for Success 3GER COMMUNICATION (6 CR.)ENGL101 English Composition I 3ENGL102 English Composition II 3GER HUMANITIES (6 CR.)ARTA103 Art History I 3ARTA104 Art History II 3GER MATH ELECTIVE* (3 CR.)MATH 3GER TECHNOLOGY* (3 CR.)COMS110 Computer Concepts & Applications 3GER SOCIAL SCIENCE (6 CR.)SOCA101 Introduction to Sociology 3SOCA215 Perspectives on Race, Gender,Class, & Culture 3REQ REQUIRED COURSES (18 CR.)ARTA101 Basic Design 3ARTA108 Basic Drawing 3ARTA110 Introduction to Color 3ARTA115 Three dimensional Design 3ARTA150 Life Drawing I 3ARTA260 Portfolio Development/GraduationSeminar 3ELEC ELECTIVES (21 CR.)Choose from any course withan ARTA, DESN designation,PHOT110 or PHOT112TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS: 66*Choose from the list of approved General Educationcourses in the College catalog.86

sussex.edu • 973.300.2207PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONThis program offers post-secondary training toprepare students to assist in creation of web-basedpublications and other Internet-derived productions.This one-year certificate will equip graduates withnecessary skills for entry-level positions with Internetservice providers, as well as web-based enterprises.Most credits acquired in this program are applicabletoward either an A.A. in Liberal Arts: JournalismOption or an A.A.S. in Graphic Design.WEB PUBLISHINGCERTIFICATEPROGRAM REQUIREMENTSGER COMMUNICATION (3 CR.) CR.ENGL101 English Composition I 3GER SOCIAL SCIENCE (6 CR.)PSYC101 General Psychology 3SOCA101 Introduction to Sociology 3REQ REQUIRED COURSES (15 CR.)COMM180 Editing 3COMM219 Online Journalism 3COMM290 Internship/Portfolio: New Media 2COMM291 Portfolio Preparation and Presentation 1COMS155 Web Site Development I 3COMS156 Web Site Development II 3ELEC ELECTIVES (6 CR.)COMM120 Introduction to Multimedia 3COMM220 Photojournalism 3GRAD105 Computer Graphics I 3GRAD128 Computer Graphics II 3TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS: 30DEGREES & CERTIFICATES • 6NOTE: Student must show proficiency in Math Basic Skills.87

Sussex County Community College Catalog 2010–2012[COURSE DESCRIPTIONS • 7COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 7CoursePrefixUnderstanding the Course OfferingsCourseNumberACCT101ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES I FINANCIAL (3 Cr) (3:0)Course TitleCreditHour[ [ [Lecture:Lab HoursThe following pages present an alphabetical listing of courses offered at Sussex County Community College. Each listingpresents the course prefix, number, title, credit hours and lab hours. Course descriptions are followed by the number ofhours spent in class or labs. Some courses have prerequisites. A prerequisite is a specific requirement that must befulfilled by the student before he/she will be allowed to enroll in that course.ACCOUNTINGACCT101ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES I FINANCIAL (3 Cr) (3:0)This course is a study of accounting principles andprocedures. The accounting cycle is covered for aservice industry. Additional topics include accounting formerchandising operations; cash and short-term investments;inventory; the acquisition, allocation, and disposal of tangibleand intangible assets; and current liabilities.Prerequisite: Proficiency on College Placement TestACCT102ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES II MANAGERIAL(3 Cr) (3:0)This course addresses managerial accounting conceptswhich are necessary for decision-making, performanceevaluation, planning, and control. Emphasis is placed onusing accounting data as a tool to enhance the information’susefulness to the firm’s management. The course deals withcorporate equity, the management cycle, product costingmethods and standards, responsibility accounting andsegment analysis, budgeting, cost-behaviors, activitybasedsystems, statement analysis, and preparation of thestatement of cash flow. Quantitative methods necessaryfor managerial accounting will be emphasized.Prerequisite: ACCT101 (Grade of C)ACCT107COMPUTERIZED ACCOUNTING (3 Cr) (2:2)This course is designed to provide students with a workingknowledge of accounting software packages used inindustry. The software packages will be representativeof the various types on the market. Students will use thefollowing accounting modules: general ledger, accountsreceivable, accounts payable, fixed assets, payroll, andcash receipts/payments.Prerequisite: ACCT101 (Grade of C)Lab Fee RequiredACCT201INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING I (3 Cr) (3:0)This course is a continued study of the theory andpractices of accounting principles regarding the preparationof financial statements. Included is the in-depth study ofaccounting for assets, liabilities, equities, revenues andexpenses at an advanced level.Prerequisite: ACCT102 (Grade of C)ACCT202INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING II (3 Cr) (3:0)This course is an in-depth study of the integral partsof financial statement analysis in accounting concepts.Special accounting applications involving complexbusiness transactions are explained in detail.Prerequisite: ACCT201 (Grade of C)ACCT205PAYROLL ACCOUNTING (3 Cr) (3:0)This course is designed to prepare students to enterinto the payroll accounting profession. Students learn thevarious federal and state requirements that govern payrollrecord keeping and reporting. The student will study waysto implement the requirements in both a manual and anautomated payroll environment.Prerequisite: ACCT101 (Grade of C)ACCT250SPECIAL TOPICS IN ACCOUNTINGThis course focuses on selected topics in accounting.Since topics may change each time the course is offered,students should consult the course-offering scheduleeach semester.AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGEAMSL101AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE I (3 Cr) (3:0)This course is designed to develop basic communicativeskills in American Sign Language. This course will88

sussex.edu • 973.300.2207emphasize grammatical structures, sign vocabulary,fingerspelling, numbers, expressive and receptive skills,facial grammar and non-manual communication, and theanatomy and physiology of the human hearing system andhearing loss. Additionally, this course provides anintroduction to the culture of the Deaf community.Corequisite: ENGL021 and ENGL032AMSL102AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE II (3 Cr) (3:0)This course strengthens students’ expressive andreceptive skills in American Sign Language, broadenstheir understanding of the Deaf community, culture andlanguage, and provides an additional vocabulary base ofseveral hundred signs from American Sign Language. Thiscourse instructs the student in the use of classifiers as wellas providing them with an introduction to the idiomaticvocabulary of American Sign Language.Prerequisite: AMSL101AMSL201AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE III (3 Cr) (3:0)This course will instruct the student in the expressiveand receptive communication skills, vocabulary (includingclassifiers and commonly used idiomatic expressions)commonly used among the Deaf culture and community.The student will learn to isolate the concepts expressed inspoken English, and to transpose them into the idiomaticexpressions of American Sign Language.Prerequisite: AMSL102ANTHROPOLOGYANTH101INTRODUCTION TO ANTHROPOLOGY (3 Cr) (3:0)This course is an integrated overview of the four fields ofanthropology. Physical anthropology, cultural anthropology,linguistics, and archeology are explored as subfields andtogether as an integrated whole. Emphasis is placed on thestudy of the social and biological origins of human culture,religious diversity, linguistic diversity, and patterns of socialinequalities.ANTH110PHYSICAL ANTHROPOLOGY (3 Cr) (3:0)This course studies the origins and evolution of humankindfocusing on research from paleoanthropology, primatology,and human genetics. Advances in molecular anthropologyand recent fossil discoveries are used to debunk theconcept of human biological race. Students become familiarwith Homo sapiens migrations out of Africa, and the humanand non-human primate fossil record. The origins of thehuman anatomy, language, social structure, gender roles,family structure, technology, religion, and artistic expressionare explored..ANTH120CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY (3 Cr) (3:0)This course is a study of a broad range of human behaviorfrom a cross-cultural perspective including language andcommunication, concepts of love & beauty, marriage & thefamily, economic systems & political organization andreligion & magic. This course provides a background tohuman cultural origins and variability.ANTH131PRINCIPLES OF ARCHEOLOGY (3 Cr) (3:0)This is an introductory course in archeology. A majorfocus is on the interpretation of material culture to answerquestions about human evolution and cultural developmentsin the broad spectrum of the human experience. Keyinterpretative events in the archeological record areexplored as lessons for understanding present day culturalconflicts. New and traditional archeological methods andtechnologies are studied. Case studies in the reconstructingof extinct societies and cultures, including Paleolithic NorthAmerica, empiric Africa, prehistoric Europe, PrehispanicMesoamerica, and ancient Asia, are explored.ANTH150MAGIC, MYTH AND RELIGION (3 Cr) (3:0)This course examines the spectrum of human interactionwith the supernatural. A major focus is on belief systemsand practitioners that make the supernatural meaningfuland relevant to people’s lives. Modern and traditional beliefsand rituals are studied from a cross-cultural perspective,including many from American culture. The universality ofthe religious experience, religion’s role in creating socialstructures, and altered states of consciousness are alsostudied.ANTH220ENVIRONMENT & CULTURAL BEHAVIOR (3 Cr) (3:0)This course is an anthropological approach to humanenvironmental issues and global environmental problemsand the various ways people worldwide have come toadapt to a wide variety of habitats. Strategies and theirenvironmental consequences used by hunter gatherers,subsistence herders, horticulturists, agriculturalists, andindustrial societies are explored. Peoples and environmentsof Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, Australia, and Oceaniaare studied.ANTH250SPECIAL TOPICS IN ANTHROPOLOGYThis course focuses on selected topics in Anthropology.Since topics may change each time the course is offered,students should consult the course-offering schedule eachsemester.AUTOMOTIVEAOTE101AUTOMOTIVE FUNDAMENTALS (3 Cr) (2:2)This course is designed as an entry-level survey ofautomotive systems and their repair. It is a prerequisite forall other automotive technology courses. With approval ofthe program coordinator, appropriate ASE certification maybe substituted for this course.Lab Fee RequiredCOURSE DESCRIPTIONS • 789

Sussex County Community College Catalog 2010–2012COURSE DESCRIPTIONS • 7COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 7AOTE103BRAKES, SUSPENSION, & STEERING (3 Cr) (2:2)This course will explore the automotive brake system indepth. Diagnosis and repair of both drum and disk brakesystems, power brake boosters, master and wheel cylinderswill be covered. Proper techniques and procedures forcomplete front-end service, wheel alignment, wheel balanceand steering mechanisms will be covered. This course helpsprepare students for ASE certification.Co/Prerequisite: AOTE101Lab Fee RequiredAOTE110AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS (3 Cr) (2:2)This course is designed to apply knowledge of electricityand electronics specifically to automotive systems. Topicsinclude starting, charging, fuel injections, ignition, bodyelectrical systems, and electrical accessories. This coursehelps prepare students for ASE certification.Co/Prerequisite: AOTE10lLab Fee RequiredAOTE118AUTOMOTIVE HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING(3 Cr) (2:2)This course focuses on the principles of operation andservice techniques of automobile air conditioning systems.Topics include component familiarization, testing, diagnosing,charging and repair. This course helps prepare students forASE certification.Co/Prerequisite: AOTE101 and AOTE110Lab Fee RequiredAOTE203AUTOMOTIVE ENGINE REPAIR (3 Cr) (2:2)This course will cover proper diagnosis, disassembly,inspection and rebuilding techniques. Use of diagnostic,measuring and machine shop equipment will be includedas the students disassemble and rebuild a complete engine.This course helps prepare students for ASE certification.Prerequisite: AOTE101Lab Fee RequiredAOTE204AUTOMOTIVE DRIVELINES & MANUALTRANSMISSIONS (3 Cr) (2:2)This course will cover the principles of manual transmissions,their operation and service. Topics will include drivelines,differentials, clutches, U-joints, RWD, FWD, and 4-wheeldrive. This course helps prepare students for ASEcertification.Prerequisite: AOTE101Lab Fee RequiredAOTE206AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS & TRANSAXLES(3 Cr) (2:2)This course will emphasize the theory, operation anddiagnosis of automatic transmissions and transaxles.Rebuilding of automatic transmissions will be introduced.This course helps prepare students for ASE certification.Prerequisite: AOTE101Lab Fee RequiredAOTE208ADVANCED AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRONICS (3 Cr) (2:2)This course reviews basic fundamentals then proceeds intosemi-conductors, amplifiers, integrated circuits andmicroprocessors as they relate to the automobile. Practicalapplication of theory is stressed as part of diagnoses,trouble shooting, repair and use of diagnostic equipment.This course helps prepare students for ASE certification.Prerequisite: AOTE101Lab Fee RequiredAOTE215AUTOMOTIVE ENGINE PERFORMANCE (3 Cr) (2:2)This course will cover engine mechanical ignition and fuelsystem diagnosis and repair. The students will use latestdiagnostic procedures and equipment as well as appropriateservice bulletins and manuals to obtain necessary tune-upspecifications. This course helps prepare students for ASEcertification.Prerequisite: AOTE101Lab Fee RequiredAOTE250SPECIAL TOPICS IN AUTOMOTIVEThis course focuses on selected topics in automotive.Since topics may change each time the course is offered,students should consult the course-offering scheduleeach semester.AOTE260CO-OP AUTOMOTIVE EDUCATION-WORKEXPERIENCE (6 Cr)This course is designed to have the automotive technologystudent gain practical experience and enhance class/lablearning. The student spends a total of 675 hours in arepair facility.AOTE261CO-OP AUTOMOTIVE EDUCATION CLASS (1 Cr) (1:0)This course is designed for automotive students who are oninternship. The course teaches/reinforces work skills andattitudes, cooperative work behavior, and workplaceexpectations.ARTARTA101BASIC DESIGN (3 Cr) (3:0)This course provides an introduction to the practical andtheoretical applications of two-dimensional design. Thisis a lecture course where students explore methods fordeveloping their intuitive responses to form and shape,line, color and value, space, and other basic elements ofcomposition and design.90

sussex.edu • 973.300.2207ARTA103ART HISTORY I (3 Cr) (3:0)This course surveys visual artistic expression from theNeolithic period to the fourteenth century, including ancient,medieval and non-European art forms. The development ofideas and artistic concepts and the status of art in differentcultures and periods are discussed and compared.Prerequisite: ENGL021, ENGL032ARTA104ART HISTORY II (3 Cr) (3:0)This course surveys the history of art from the fourteenthto the twentieth centuries. Emphasis is placed on viewingart forms in context and understanding the philosophicalfoundations and critical theories that support and influencethem.Prerequisite: ENGL021, ENGL032ARTA106ART APPRECIATION (3 Cr) (3:0)This course is designed to introduce fine art concepts tonon-art majors. The course emphasizes the exploration ofvarious art forms such as painting, sculpture, photography,multimedia, design, and printmaking. It also introduces acomprehensive art history survey.Prerequisite: ENGL021, ENGL032ARTA108BASIC DRAWING (3 Cr) (2:2) + Studio 1 hr.This course provides students with the basic foundationsof drawing and introduces them to a broad based surveyof art history and appreciation. Students experiment withdrawing with a variety of materials; pencil, charcoal, andconte crayon. They learn 1-, 2-, and 3-point perspective,and elemental architectural drawing techniques within anhistorical context. Students explore various elements ofpersonal expression while comparing their efforts to masterworks of art. The course introduces the art of still life,landscape, portrait and life drawing and instills anappreciation of all visual art forms.Lab Fee RequiredARTA110INTRODUCTION TO COLOR (3 Cr) (3:0)The aim of this course is to develop through study andexperiment, an understanding of the expressive andcompositional qualities of color, and its role in the creationof works of art and design. In this workshop various colortheories and their applications are explored with referenceto actual works.ARTA115THREE DIMENSIONAL DESIGN (3 Cr) (3:0)This course introduces the basic concepts of threedimensionaldesign. In a workshop setting, studentsexamine three-dimensional relationships and exploremethods of shaping and structuring space.Fee required for specialized workshop supplies.ARTA120INTRODUCTION TO FIBERS (3 Cr) (2:2) + Studio 1 hr.This course will introduce students to many varied fibertechniques including weaving, dyeing, and off-loomconstructions. Knotless netting, feltmaking, coiling, twining,and papermaking as well as surface design on fabric will beincluded. Screenprinting, blockprinting, batik, and shiboriare also among the techniques explored. Personal imageryand individual ways of working with a combination of thesetechniques will be the focus of this course.Lab Fee RequiredARTA150LIFE DRAWING I (3 Cr) (2:2) + Studio 1 hr.This course establishes the basic vocabulary necessary tobegin drawing the human form. It defines the concepts ofthe “nude” as an art form and as a point of departure for allother forms of drawing. Emphasis is placed on gesture andcontour drawings, use of drawing materials, anatomystudies, and drawing the human form in traditional ways.Studio Fee RequiredARTA156LIFE DRAWING II (3 Cr) (2:2) + Studio 1 hr.This studio course further develops the range and qualityof a student’s drawing. The life model is used and personalinterpretation is stressed.Studio Fee RequiredARTA160LANDSCAPE DRAWING (3 Cr) (2:2) + Studio 1 hr.This course provides direct practical experience drawing inthe landscape using the SCCC campus and other SussexCounty sites as resources. Works by master landscapeartists are also studied for reference and inspiration.Lab Fee RequiredARTA170PORTRAIT DRAWING (3 Cr) (2:2) + Studio 1 hr.This is a course in portrait drawing using pastel, pencil, andcharcoal. Focus will be on anatomy and likeness as well asmark making, shading, and understanding volume.Lab Fee RequiredARTA173INTRO TO SCULPTURE (3 Cr) (2:2) + Studio 1 hr.This course will explore the properties of three-dimensionalmaterials that may include plaster, metal, stone, wood orclay. Students will learn to model, carve, and construct ina variety of media.Studio Fee RequiredARTA175CERAMICS I (3 Cr) (2:2) + Studio 1 hr.This beginning studio course introduces the basic principlesand techniques of form making in ceramic media, as well asfundamentals of idea research and transformation. A varietyof processes, such as hand building and wheelthrowing, arecovered; slipping, glazing and firing techniques are alsoCOURSE DESCRIPTIONS • 791

Sussex County Community College Catalog 2010–2012COURSE DESCRIPTIONS • 7COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 7introduced. The history of ceramics complements studiopractice. Students also learn safe use of appropriateequipment and studio organization. Offered through theSCCC/PVCC Alliance, this course will utilize the PVCCCeramics Studio.Lab Fee RequiredARTA180PAINTING I (3 Cr) (2:2) + Studio 1 hr.This course is an introduction to the basic materials andtechniques of the oil/acrylic medium. Still life, models,and landscape subjects are explored, and historical andcontemporary masterworks are used as references. Theemphasis is upon composition, color, and experimentationwith paint as a foundation for developing a personal visuallanguage.Lab Fee RequiredARTA185DIGITAL FINE ART I (3 Cr) (2:2) + Studio 1 hr.This fine art course serves as an introduction to the history,theory and software applications that are currently employedin the field of digital art. As a foundation for future creativeendeavors, students will gain understanding of the aestheticand creative possibilities inherent in the relationship betweendigital and traditional fine art mediums. Using digital tools,students will engage in drawing and painting.Prerequisite: ARTA101 and ARTA180Lab Fee RequiredARTA186DIGITAL FINE ART II (3 Cr) (2:2) + Studio 1 hr.This fine art course advances knowledge of contemporaryaesthetic issues particular to the fine art digital realm andbuilds upon the theoretical and technical foundation acquiredin ARTA185: Digital Fine Art I. Students will expand theexpressive potential of their developing visual language.Prerequisite: ARTA185 or permission of instructorLab Fee RequiredARTA195PRINTMAKING (3 Cr) (2:2) + Studio 1 hr.This studio course provides an introduction to printmakingas an art form and explores the aesthetic possibilities oflinoleum and wood-block relief printing, as well asexperimenting with the monotype and other printmakingtechniques. It provides opportunities for graphic and fine artstudents to expand their expressive visual language,improve drawing ability, and learn about the historical andcontemporary printed multiple images. Basic studiomethodologies and non-toxic materials will be employed.Lab Fee RequiredARTA200WATERCOLOR (3 Cr) (2:2) + Studio 1 hr.This course offers an opportunity to explore the watercolormedium and its expressive range. A contemporary approachprovides for experimentation with various techniques.Lab Fee RequiredARTA201PAINTING II (3 Cr) (2:2) + Studio 1 hr.Students learn to articulate a language of form andcolor with greater emphasis upon experimentation anddeveloping personal expression in the work. Referenceto traditional and contemporary masterworks is provided.Prerequisite: ARTA180 or permission of InstructorLab Fee RequiredARTA210DRAWING FROM THE STILL LIFE(3 Cr) (2:2) + Studio 1 hr.This course develops drawing ability as well as perceptualskills by concentrating upon the kinds of problems whichthe still life subject offers. There is emphasis placed uponrendering forms and their spatial relationships andunderstanding composition as an element of personalexpression. The class works from different kinds of set-upsand will refer to works which show how artists have beendrawn to this subject from the time of ancient Pompeii tothe present.Lab Fee RequiredARTA215ADVANCED LIFE DRAWING (3 Cr) (2:2) + Studio 1 hr.This studio course continues the development of drawingskills through observation, with an emphasis on visualproblem-solving, achieving personal form qualities anddemonstrating the ability to expressively use visuallanguage. It is designed to support ideas being developedin other media for students beyond the beginning level.Traditional and experimental drawing materials, techniques,and subjects, including the life model, are employed.Prerequisite: ARTA150Lab Fee RequiredARTA220CERAMICS II (3 Cr) (2:2) + Studio 1 hr.This course affords the student the opportunity toextend his/her knowledge and understanding of ceramicsprocesses at the intermediate level. Included are advancedhand building techniques in conjunction with wheelthrowingand molding. In addition, students will be expected tolearn to fire kilns to meet their individually predeterminedoutcomes. The development of personal expression in thismedium is emphasized through group discussion, critiquesand resources outside the classroom. Offered through theSCCC/PVCC Alliance, this course will utilize the PVCCCeramics Studio.Prerequisite: ARTA175 or permission of InstructorLab Fee RequiredARTA250SPECIAL TOPICS IN ARTThis course focuses on selected topics in art. Since thetopics may change each time the course is offered, studentsshould consult the course-offering schedule each semester.92

sussex.edu • 973.300.2207ARTA260PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT (3 Cr) (3:0)The purpose of this course is to prepare a portfolio of thestudent's artwork which will stress the individual's careerand/or education goals. Students will develop a professionalportfolio directed at transfer, professional placement ona career track or gaining gallery representation, and ifappropriate, participate in National Portfolio Day. Studentswill also photograph their work, prepare a resume anddevelop the skills needed when one is being interviewed.Career- specific research and presentation of their portfolioand resume statement to a faculty committee culminatesthis capstone course in the Associate of Fine Arts Degree.BIOLOGYBIOS010INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGICAL CONCEPTS(3IC) (2:2)This course is a preparatory course designed to familiarizethe beginning college student with selected biologicalprinciples and concepts. The course is for students whohave a limited background in biology and for those whohave not studied biology recently. A self-paced teachingmethod is used, and there is extensive use of computerassisted instruction. Topics include scientific method, levelsof organization, cells, energy, medical terminology, andevolution. This course is not designed to transfer.BIOS101GENERAL BIOLOGY (4 Cr) (3:3)This course introduces the student to the principles ofmodem biology. Emphasis is on the chemistry, structure,heredity, reproduction, development, ecology, and evolutionof living things. For non-science majors.Lab Fee RequiredBIOS102INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN BIOLOGY (4 Cr) (3:3)This course is an introduction to human anatomy andphysiology for the non-biology major. It is designed todevelop an appreciation for the structure and functionsof the human body; to point out the relationship of bodysystems to health and disease; and to emphasize humanbiology as it relates to everyday living experiences.Lab Fee RequiredBIOS103ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I (4 Cr) (3:3)This course is a systematic study of the structure andfunctions of the human body. Topics include generalterminology, cells, tissues, integumentary, muscular,and nervous systems.Lab Fee RequiredBIOS104ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II (4 Cr) (3:3)This course is a continuation of Anatomy and Physiology I.Topics include the endocrine, circulatory, immune,respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems.Prerequisite: BIOS103 (Grade of C)Lab Fee RequiredBIOS110BIOLOGY I (4 Cr) (3:3)This course is designed to familiarize the student withthe general principles and unifying concepts of biologicalscience. Topics include scientific investigations, the physicaland chemical properties of living matter, cell structure andfunction, energy transformations, genetics, evolution anddiversity.Prerequisite: MATH040 or the approved score on theCollege Level Math Placement TestLab Fee RequiredBIOS112BIOLOGY II (4 Cr) (3:3)This course is a continuation of Biology I and maintains itsemphasis on major biological concepts and connections.Topics include plant and animal structure and function,reproduction, development, and ecology.Prerequisite: BIOS110 (Grade of C)Lab Fee RequiredBIOS122INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE(4 Cr) (3:3)This course is designed to explore the factors influencing theenvironment and to increase awareness of environmentalproblems. Topics include air, land, and water resources,ecology, waste management, and the human effects on theenvironment. Lab exercises and field trips will supplementthe theory presented.Lab Fee RequiredBIOS124ECOLOGY (4 Cr) (3:3)This course is designed to familiarize the student with thebasic concepts of ecology and field biology. Topics includeecosystems, communities, population dynamics, and energyflow. Lab exercises and fieldwork will supplement thetheory.Prerequisite: MATH110Lab Fee RequiredBIOS130INTRODUCTION TO BOTANY (4 Cr) (3:3)This course is designed to study the structural and functionaladaptations of algae and plants to the environment. Itincludes the study of the following processes: Seedgermination, growth, photosynthesis, reproduction, andtransport. Plant evolution and their relationship to theenvironment and to humans will be discussed. Thelaboratory component of the course includes field andlaboratory studies of plant diversity, morphology andphysiology. Students will design and carry out their ownindependent investigations.Prerequisite: BIOS110 or permission of InstructorLab Fee RequiredCOURSE DESCRIPTIONS • 793

Sussex County Community College Catalog 2010–2012COURSE DESCRIPTIONS • 794COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 7BIOS210MICROBIOLOGY (4 Cr) (3:3)This course involves a systematic study of microorganisms.Topics include the classification, structure, function, genetics,ecology, and control of microbes. Clinical aspects, infectionand immunity, and industrial aspects of microbiology will alsobe covered.Prerequisite: One previous semester of scienceLab Fee RequiredBIOS250SPECIAL TOPICS IN BIOLOGYThis course focuses on selected topics in Biology. Sincetopics may change each time the course is offered, studentsshould consult the course offering schedule each semester.BUSINESSBUSA101INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS (3 Cr) (3:0)This course is designed to provide the student with anoverview of all critical business functions. Topics includeforms of business ownership, legal aspects of business,human resource management, finance, marketing,accounting, management information systems, internationalbusiness and contemporary business issues. Studentstaking this course are prepared for more advanced coursesin business.BUSA110BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS (3 Cr) (3:0)This course is an exploration of the communicationprocess in business. Topics include communicationtheory, styles of communication, business letters andreports, resume writing, employment letters andinterviews, oral communication, business presentations,and communication technology. The use of computers inbusiness is also covered.Prerequisite: COMS110, ENGL101BUSA120SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (3 Cr) (3:0)This course is designed to introduce the student to theprinciples and practices of successful small businessoperations. Topics include new product planning, productmanagement, sales forecasting, consumer behavior,promotion and pricing, finance, staffing, internationalmarkets and contemporary business issues. Studentsacquire an overview of essential small businessmanagement skills.BUSA125PRINCIPLES OF SUPERVISION (3 Cr) (3:0)This course covers the functions of first and middle-levelsupervisory positions. Topics include leadership, problemsolving,motivation, human relations, communications,employee discipline, conflict resolution, teamwork, andstress management. This course is not recommended forstudents planning to transfer to a four-year institution.Prerequisite: BUSA101BUSA180INTRODUCTION TO RETAILING (3 Cr) (3:0)This course explores the overall concept of retailingincluding consumer life-styles, demographics, buyingbehavior, target marketing, retailing institutions, merchandisemix, and promotion. Analysis of current retailing trends willbe emphasized. Topics include fundamentals of retailing,consumer trends, and role of demographics.Prerequisite: BUSA101BUSA190BUSINESS APPLICATIONS USING ELECTRONICSPREADSHEETS (3 Cr) (2:2)This course presents a practical approach for implementingspreadsheet software in the planning and developing ofbudgets, cash flows, financial statements, and otherbusiness records. Emphasis is placed on the financialfunctions available in the programs and the development ofmacros. Basic data base management is also incorporated.Prerequisite: ACCT101 or ACCT108Lab Fee RequiredBUSA205BUSINESS LAW I (3 Cr) (3:0)This course is an introduction to the judicial process asit pertains to business law. Topics include the history ofbusiness law, contracts, business torts, white-collar crime,UCC sales, paper and securities. An in-depth study of rightsand obligations as they apply to contract law is performed.BUSA206BUSINESS LAW II (3 Cr) (3:0)This course is the continuation of the study of businesslaw. Topics include insurance, the creation and operationof corporations, partnerships, and proprietorships, liabilities,indemnification of parties, and documents of incorporation.Prerequisite: BUSA205BUSA211MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR(3 Cr) (3:0)This course is an introduction to management structureand transformational processes in organizations. Topicsinclude planning, organizing, staffing, organizational control,motivation, group dynamics behavior, leadership, managingchange and contemporary issues.Prerequisite: BUSA101BUSA215PRINCIPLES OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT(3 Cr) (3:0)This course is a study of the principles and practicesused by a financial department in the operation of abusiness organization. Topics include: cash flow analysis,financial ratio analysis, sources and uses of capital, roleof financial planning, asset management, and financialexpansion. Students will be able to analyze management'sperformance and the firm's capital structure.Prerequisite: ACCT101, BUSA101

sussex.edu • 973.300.2207BUSA220PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING (3 Cr) (3:0)This course is an introduction to the basic principles andpractices in industrial, consumer, and internationalmarketing. Topics include product development, pricing,distribution, and promotion. The course prepares studentsfor advanced study in specialized areas of marketing,retailing, and sales.Prerequisite: BUSA101BUSA222SALES PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES (3 Cr) (3:0)This course is designed to analyze the buying motivesof customers and the process of selling. Topics includeprospecting, selling theories, buying motives and consumerpsychology.Prerequisite: BUSA101BUSA235INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS(3 Cr) (3:0)This course provides an introduction to the global businessenvironment. Topics include an overview of internationalbusiness, the global economy, managing an internationalbusiness, cultural diversity, international trade andinvestment, international marketing, and multinationalaccounting and business operations.Prerequisite: BUSA101 or permission of InstructorBUSA240/WMST110WOMEN IN BUSINESS: CONTEMPORARY ISSUES(3 Cr) (3:0)This interdisciplinary course examines topical issues relatedto women in business, enabling students to acquire valuableassets and tools for competing successfully in the businessworld. Topics include demographics, legal rights, sexualharassment, career vs. family, career pathing, negotiatingskills, networking, mentors, and office politics.BUSA250SPECIAL TOPICS IN BUSINESSThis course focuses on selected topics in Business. Sincetopics may change each time the course is offered, studentsshould consult the course-offering schedule each semester.BUSA260BUSINESS INTERNSHIP (3 Cr) (1:6)This course focuses on a professional work experience andtraining in the workplace. Student will work in a job relatedto the program, complete course assignments, and developa portfolio.Prerequisite: BUSA211 and permission of the ProgramCoordinatorCHILD DEVELOPMENTCDEV101INTRODUCTION TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION(3 Cr) (3:0)This course presents an overview of early childhoodeducation. Observing and assessing children in a pre-schoolsetting will be part of the course. Any student thinking ofparenthood or a career working with young children wouldbenefit from this course.CDEV150LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT AND LANGUAGE ARTSIN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (3 Cr) (3:0)This course studies the natural development of languageand verbal abilities. Emphasis is on techniques forthe encouragement and support of language andcommunication skills, readiness for reading, and otherintellectual processes.CDEV160CHILD HEALTH AND NUTRITION (3 Cr) (3:0)This course is for early childhood educators. Emphasis ison nutrition and good health practices and their effect onthe growing child, meal planning and preparation, anddevelopmentally appropriate ways to convey health andnutrition information to young children.CDEV250SPECIAL TOPICS IN EARLY CHILDHOODEDUCATIONThis course focuses on selected topics in Early ChildhoodEducation. Since the topics may change each time thecourse is offered, students should consult the courseoffering schedule each semester.CDEV260METHODS OF TEACHING INFANTS AND TODDLERS(3 Cr) (3:0)This course examines various methods and techniques thatput the infant and toddler curriculum into motion. Teachingtechniques are examined in relation to the skill developmentand readiness activities to be accomplished in earlychildhood.CDEV270CURRICULUM STUDIES IN EARLY CHILDHOODEDUCATION (3 Cr) (3:0)This course assists early childhood professionals indeveloping a more complete understanding of curriculumand curriculum planning for young children. Students learnhow to individualize, adapt, create, and implementintegrated learning activities.CDEV272MUSIC AND ART IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION(3 Cr) (3:0)The creative process will be explored through music and artexperiences. Students will learn new ways to communicatefeelings and knowledge. An awareness and sensitivity to theworld around us and individuality will be stressed.CDEV273TEACHING CHILDREN TO LOVE MATH (3 Cr) (3:0)This course is designed for educators who work in anelementary setting. The course is a review of basic mathconcepts to refresh knowledge of mathematical functionsnecessary to an educator in the elementary classroom.Emphasis will also be placed on motivational and engagingCOURSE DESCRIPTIONS • 795

Sussex County Community College Catalog 2010–2012COURSE DESCRIPTIONS • 7COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 7activities for premier math instruction. Demonstrationlessons are required which includes innovative methodsof teaching mathematics.CDEV280CHILD CARE INTERNSHIP I (3 Cr) (1:10)This course is designed to help students apply theinterpersonal and theoretical skills developed in theclassroom through field experience. Students are placedin selected child care centers that offer direct learningexperiences and supervision.Prerequisite: CDEV101, CDEV150, CDEV270, CDEV271and permission of Early Childhood Program CoordinatorCDEV285CHILD CARE INTERNSHIP II (3 Cr) (1:10)This is a capstone experience and affords students theopportunity for practical application of skills learned inclassroom experience. Students are placed in selected childcare centers or schools that offer direct learning experienceand supervision.Prerequisite: CDEV101, CDEV280, PSYC111 and permissionof Early Childhood Program CoordinatorCDEV290CURRENT TOPICS IN EARLY CHILDHOODEDUCATION (3 Cr) (3:0)This course is an exploration and analysis of issues currentlyimpacting upon early childhood professionals. Topics includeadvocacy, kindergarten readiness, sex role development, TV,discipline, child care choices, developmentally appropriatecurriculum practices, mainstreaming, multicultural education,parental involvement, education, and rights.CHEMISTRYCHEM100INTRODUCTORY CHEMISTRY (4 Cr) (3:3)This course includes the basics of inorganic, organic, andbiochemistry. The emphasis is on environmental issues, andon energy production and utilization in living organisms. Labexperiments illustrate the concepts studied.Prerequisite: MATH017 or MATH023 or the approved scoreon the College Placement TestLab Fee RequiredCHEM107FORENSIC SCIENCE (4 Cr) (3:3)This course introduces the student to the basic principlesof forensic science and the application of those principlesin the collection, examination, evaluation, and interpretationof crime scene evidence. The course provides the studentwith the opportunity to explore the intersection of severalscientific areas (e.g., biological, physical, chemical, medical,and behavioral science) as they apply to the investigationand resolution of crimes.Prerequisite: MATH010, MATH015, MATH017, or MATH023and MATH040CHEM110COLLEGE CHEMISTRY I (4 Cr) (3:3)This course covers general chemical principles and theirapplications in research and industry. Topics include matterand measurement; math in chemistry; atoms; molecules, andions; elemental periodicity; stoichiometry; formulas andequations; the mole; intramolecular and intermolecular bonds;reaction types including redox and acid/base; properties andreactions of solutions, gases and the solid state; industrialprocesses. The lab component covers materials separation,analytical methods and instruments, qualitative andquantitative analysis and lab report writing skills.This course is scheduled during the day in the fall semester,and during the evening in the spring semester.Corequisite: MATH110Lab Fee RequiredCHEM112COLLEGE CHEMISTRY II (4 Cr) (3:3)This course is a continuation of CHEM110, CollegeChemistry I. Topics include chemical kinetics; chemicalequilibrium; chemical thermodynamics, electrochemistry,nuclear chemistry, main-group element chemistry, metalsand metallurgy, transition metals and coordinationchemistry, environmental chemistry; introduction to organicand biological chemistry. The lab component coverskinetics, electrochemistry, and coordination compounds.The course is scheduled during the day in the springsemester, and during the evening in the fall semester.Prerequisite: CHEM110 (Grade of C)Lab Fee RequiredCHEM150FUNDAMENTALS OF NUTRITION (3 Cr) (3:0)This course provides an introduction to nutrition. Emphasiswill be placed on the role of nutrients in the human body,the relation of nutrition to human behavior, and the study ofnutrition-related health problems. Classes of macronutrientsand micronutrients, food choices, weight control, andnutritional needs during infancy, adolescence, pregnancy,and old age will be included.CHEM210ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I (4 Cr) (3:3)This course covers the principles of organic chemistry andtheir applications in research and industry. Topics includestructural properties such as, hybrid orbitals and bonding,resonance structures, and isomerism. Exploring the roleof functional groups will sharpen the skill to predict theoutcome of structural changes on the base of reaction typesand reaction mechanisms. The laboratory component coversadvanced techniques and apparatus as applied to materialsseparation, molecular structure determination, synthesis, andlab report writing skills. This course is scheduled during thefall semesterPrerequisite: CHEM112Lab Fee Required96

sussex.edu • 973.300.2207CHEM212ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II (4 Cr) (3:3)This course is a continuation of Organic Chemistry I.The course covers the various techniques for molecularstructure determination. Other topics include: isocyclic andheterocyclic aromaticity, aromatic substitutions, enols andenolates, and the nitrogen function. The course concludeswith a treatise of the biomolecules.Prerequisite: CHEM210Lab Fee Required.CHEM215BIOCHEMISTRY (4 Cr) (3:3)This course introduces the student to the moleculararchitecture of biomolecules such as: nucleic acids,proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids; metabolism; catalysisand control of biochemical reactions; enzyme kineticsand bioenergetics; and expression and processing ofbioinformation. The lab component covers techniquesthat are used in clinical, food, and bioresearch labs.Corequisite: CHEM212Prerequisite: CHEM210 (Grade of C)Lab Fee RequiredCHEM250SPECIAL TOPICS IN CHEMISTRYThis course focuses on special topics in Chemistry. Since thetopics may change each time the course is offered, studentsshould consult the course-offering schedule each semester.CHINESECHIN101ELEMENTARY MANDARIN CHINESE I (3 Cr) (3:0)This is an introductory course in Chinese emphasizing thefundamentals of speaking, reading, writing, and listening.The course focuses on building basic vocabulary andintroducing students to the Chinese culture. It is designedfor students with no Chinese experience.CHIN102ELEMENTARY MANDARIN CHINESE II (3 Cr) (3:0)This course is a continuation of Elementary MandarinChinese I. Students with one prior semester of Chinesewill expand their abilities in speaking, reading, listeningand writing. They will develop more advanced usage ofthe Chinese language and will increase their understandingof the Chinese culture.Prerequisite: CHIN101 (Grade of C) or two years of highschool Chinese (Grade of C)FOUNDATIONS FOR SUCCESSCOLL101FOUNDATIONS FOR SUCCESS (3 Cr) (3:0)This is a student-centered course covering numerousstrategies to encourage students to become active andempowered learners. A primary goal of this course is tohelp students make the most out of their college experience.Students will obtain information about college life and cultureand develop strategies and techniques to enhance successin their academic, personal and professional lives. Thecourse is infused with opportunities to understand, practiceand implement critical thinking. Students will also gainpractical information to help prepare to transfer to a fouryearuniversity or enter the workforce directly. All topicswill be presented in both theory and practice. This courseis required of all degree-seeking candidates and must betaken within the initial 16 credits after entry.COLLEGE CAPSTONECOLL201CAPSTONE FOR LIBERAL ARTS (1 Cr) (1:0)This course is for Liberal Arts degree seeking students whohave completed at least 45 credits. The course is designedto assist students in the transition from the communitycollege to a four-year educational institution or to placementin the work force. Students will engage in projects thatrequire them to think critically about themselves and reflecton the knowledge gained during their community collegeexperience. Students will also explore future academic andcareer-related paths and develop skills to enhance theirsuccess.COLL202CAPSTONE FOR BUSINESS, SCIENCE,& TECHNOLOGY (1 Cr) (1:0)This course is for all Business, Science, or Technologydegree seeking students who have completed at least45 credits. The course is designed to assist students inthe transition from the community college to a four-yeareducational institution or to placement in the work force.Students will engage in projects that require them to thinkcritically about themselves and reflect on the knowledgegained during their community college experience. Studentswill also explore future academic and career-related pathsand develop skills to enhance their success.COLL203CAPSTONE FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE (1 Cr) (1:0)This course is for all Criminal Justice degree-seekingstudents who have completed at least 45 credits. Thecourse is designed to assist students in the transitionfrom the community college to a four-year educationalinstitution or to placement in the work force. Studentswill engage in projects that require them to think criticallyabout themselves and reflect on the knowledge gainedduring their community college experience. Students willexplore future academic and career-related paths anddevelop skills to enhance their success.COLL204CAPSTONE IN FILM STUDIES (1 Cr) (1:0)This capstone course is for Communications: FilmStudies Option students who have completed 45 credits.It is designed to assist students in the transition from thecommunity college experience to a four-year educationalinstitution or placement in a media-related environment.Students will be provided with practical experiences inCOURSE DESCRIPTIONS • 797

Sussex County Community College Catalog 2010–2012COURSE DESCRIPTIONS • 7COURSE DESCRIPTION 7film studies, culminating in the creation of a portfolio thatdemonstrates critical and technical competencies. Theportfolio can include examples of the student havingpublished film reviews (including pieces published inThe College Hill, Idiom & Image, local daily and weeklypublications, as well as online Websites) and/or provideevidence of having had films produced via cable televisionchannels, online sources, or any other form of electronicmedia. In addition, through various writing assignments,students will demonstrate their ability to think criticallyabout the value of their current educational experiencesand assess its benefits.Prerequisite: 45 creditsCOLL205COLLEGE CAPSTONE IN JOURNALISM (1 Cr) (1:0)This capstone course is for Journalism Option students whohave completed all journalism-related course requirementsand have a total of 45 completed credits. Emphasizing thecreation of a journalism portfolio and the writing of twopersonal essays, the course is designed to assist studentsin the transition to a four-year institution or to placementin the workforce. Students will think critically about thevalue of their education and assess its benefits. Two officemeetings must be arranged with the professor. One meetingmust take place at the beginning of the semester; theother meeting should be arranged after the student hascompleted his or her portfolio and personal essays. Inaddition, personal interaction between the professor and thestudent will be maintained via a weekly exchange of email.Prerequisite: successful completion of 45 credits (includingcompletion of all Journalism Option requirements)COMMUNICATIONCOMM101INTRODUCTION TO MASS COMMUNICATION(3 Cr) (3:0)This course examines the technical and socio-economicevolutions of print and electronic media are examinedwith an emphasis on current ethical issues. Publishing,broadcasting and other emerging media are studied interms of social and personal impact.COMM110INTRODUCTION TO RADIO AND TELEVISIONBROADCASTING (3 Cr) (3:0)This course examines the development of radio andtelevision from historical, technical, business, programming,and regulatory perspectives. Special emphasis is givento how these industries currently operate and careeropportunities within.COMM120INTRODUCTION TO MULTIMEDIA (3 Cr) (2:2)This course introduces the student to the field of multimedia.The student will experience a convergence of media usesand explore recent technologies and trends in the area ofmultimedia. Hardware systems, videodisk design, flowcharts, software tools, scripts and production will becovered. Students will work in groups to design andprepare a multimedia presentation.Prerequisite: GRAD105COMM130TELEVISION PRODUCTION I (3 Cr) (3:0)This course introduces students to the equipment andprocess used to produce television programs. In SCCC’son-campus studio, students will learn basic skills andterminology utilized in the television industry.COMM132CINEMATOGRAPHY (3 Cr) (3:0)This course gives students practical experience producingreal television programs. With a focus on field production,segment producing, advanced editing, sound for video in afield application, the student will be prepared to step intothe work place as a production assistant at a small videoproduction facility or go on to a four-year institution for withadvanced skills. Using SCCC’s on-campus studio, studentswill fine tune the skills and terminology utilized in thetelevision industry.Prerequisite: COMM101, COMM110, COMM130COMM180EDITING (3 Cr) (3:0)This course deals with copyediting, headline writing,news selection and layout of newspapers. It will containsupervised practice in editing news copy and writingheadlines.COMM203WRITING FOR THE MEDIA (3 Cr) (3:0)This course introduces techniques for writing commercials,interviews, news and dramatic material to be broadcast.Theory and formatting of this specialized type of writingare practiced and analyzed.COMM205RADIO AND TELEVISION PERFORMANCE (3 Cr) (3:0)This course introduces students to the equipment andprofess used to perform on radio and television. Throughbroadcasting facilities at SCCC, students will learn basicskills to perform as announcers, radio newscasters, on airDJs, TV news and sports reporters, and voiceover specialists.Prerequisite: COMM203COMM210MULTIMEDIA PRODUCTION (3 Cr) (2:2)This course is a continuation of the basic course inmultimedia with an emphasis on the design and creationof original multimedia presentations. In addition, studentswill design and specify the necessary hardware andsoftware systems to create an effective product.Prerequisite: GRAD240Lab Fee RequiredCOMM219ON-LINE JOURNALISM (3 Cr) (3:0)This course is an introduction to on-line journalism.Students are required to have a computer and Internetaccess. Those enrolled in the course will have the98

sussex.edu • 973.300.2207opportunity to work within or create a web page, via theCollege’s existing website. Skills to be developed include:using the Internet, the World Wide Web, E-mail, and otherelectronic sources; producing newsworthy stories andcreating attention-getting websites; finding and usingaccurate sources of electronic information; gathering,arranging, and analyzing data; using AP style; preparinginvestigative reports and creating in-depth feature pieces;as well as performing other electronic journalism-relatedassignments. At least 45 class hours of faculty attention willbe devoted to each student. A pre- and post-test will beadministered to all students. In addition, students may berequired to meet periodically with the instructor on campus.Prerequisite: ENGL101COMM220PHOTOJOURNALISM (3 Cr) (3:0)This course will provide students with a basic understandingof visual communications media, with particular emphasison digital still cameras. Students will be required to submita variety of short-term (i.e., spot news) and long-term(i.e., photo essay) assignments using their own 35mmand/or digital still cameras. The course will include a basicreview of lighting, color and digital imaging, exposure,composition, and special effects. Throughout the semesterstudents will be assigned to cover approximately a dozenphotojournalism assignments. By the end of the semester,students will have a proficiency in producing professionalquality photographic images for newspapers andmagazines, as well as digital photographic images forelectronic and Web publications.Prerequisite: ENGL215 or COMM219COMM223/ENGL223THE GOTHIC IN LITERATURE AND THE CINEMA(3 Cr) (3:0)The Gothic in Literature and the Cinema will survey literatureand cinema that are considered “Gothic.” Characteristicthemes will include authors’ and directors’ conceptions ofdeath and decay, desire and sexuality, obsession andmadness. The primary focus of the course will be on thestudy of literature and cinema. As a result, students will gainfamiliarity with and experience in: reading and analyzingliteracy texts; using literary and cinematic terminology (e.g.,genre, allegory, character narrative, misen-scene, montage,auteur, etc.); and writing critical essays that compare andcontrast literary and cinematic works. Novels and films willinclude: Mary Shelly’s Frankenstein, Bram Stoker’s Dracula,Sheridan Le Fanu’s Carmilla, Shirley Jackson’s The Hauntingof Hill House, and Richard Matheson’s I Am Legend. Inaddition, the short stories of Poe, Hawthorne, duMaurier,and others will be read, and films based on these authors’work and/or themes will be discussed.Prerequisite: ENGL102 – Grade of C or higherCOMM225PUBLIC RELATIONS (3 Cr) (3:0)This online course provides an overview of the keyelements involved in providing effective public relationsfor corporations, not-for-profit organizations, businesses,institutions, and government agencies. Elements to becovered will include methods of public relations research,strategic planning, preparing collateral materials, and writingeffective press releases -ones that will ensure placementwith media organizations.Prerequisite: ENGL101 – Grade of C or higher or permissionof InstructorCOMM230CRITICAL ANALYSIS AND SURVEY OF THE CINEMA(3 Cr) (3:0)This course will explore the film genres, film terms, andstyles by examining the racially, ethnically, culturally andsexually diverse themes of producers and directorsthroughout the world. The course also will provide ahistorical survey of the cinema. Emphasis will be on writingcritical pieces that demonstrate knowledge of aestheticprinciples and culturally diverse themes as they apply tofilm as an art form.Prerequisite: ENGL101COMM250SPECIAL TOPICS IN COMMUNICATIONThis course focuses on special topics in Communication.Since the topics may change each time the course isoffered, students should consult the course-offeringschedule each semester.COMM290INTERNSHIP PORTFOLIO: NEW MEDIA (2 Cr) (1:6)This course serves as a professional work experience withweb publishing jobs and new media assignments, eitherthrough co-op work placement or in-house assistance withdesign projects. Students will also be advised in assemblingand presenting work for a portfolio.Prerequisite: COMM219, COMM180, GRAD105COMM291PORTFOLIO PREPARATION AND PRESENTATION(1 Cr) (1:0)In this course, students will develop a portfolio ofprofessional quality that is representative of technicaland creative skills and career objectives. Excellent portfolioorganization and resume presentation will be stressed.Cover letters, interviewing styles, and image presentationwill be discussed. Students will write their goals, both shortand long range, create a resume and develop a digital andpresented portfolio for critique suitable for presentation toa school, client, or job interview.Corequisite: COMM290Prerequisite: 24 Credits in the Major Field of StudyCOMPUTER SCIENCECOMS110COMPUTER CONCEPTS & APPLICATIONS(3 Cr) (2:2)This course is designed to provide the student with a levelof knowledge necessary to function in today’s technologicalsociety. 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Sussex County Community College Catalog 2010–2012COURSE DESCRIPTIONS • 7COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 7hardware, software, and processing concepts. A largeportion of the class time is dedicated to exercisesperformed using integrated software packages.Lab Fee RequiredCOMS113INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS(3 Cr) (2:2)This course enables students to improve their problemsolving skills. The emphasis is on personal productivityconcepts using functions and features of applicationsoftware such as spreadsheets, databases, presentationgraphics, and web design. (CIS majors)Lab Fee RequiredCOMS114INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE I(3 Cr) (2:2)This course introduces the student to the fundamentalsof computer science using an emphasis on programmingmethodology and problem solving. Topics includeintroductory concepts of computer systems, algorithmdesign, programming languages, software engineering,and data abstraction with related applications. A highlevel programming language is completely discussed andis used as a means to demonstrate concepts.Lab Fee RequiredCOMS115INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE II(3 Cr) (2:2)This course is a continuation of COMS114. Topics includeintermediate to advanced programming techniques withlogical data structures and the design and analysis of suchstructures. The course also covers techniques for programdevelopment, algorithm analysis, efficiency along withabstraction, an introduction to data structures, searching,sorting, recursion and string manipulation.Prerequisite: COMS114 or EquivalentLab Fee RequiredCOMS120COMPUTER SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS (3 Cr) (2:2)This course is a comprehensive hands-on study of OfficeAutomation which provides the student with extendedknowledge of Windows, word processing, electronicspreadsheets, and data base management.Prerequisite: COMS110 or HigherLab Fee RequiredCOMS142PROGRAMMING IN C++ (3 Cr) (2:2)This course is an introduction to programming in C++.The topics covered include data storage types, formattedinput/output, logical and mathematical operators, userwritten functions, and one dimensional arrays. Studentsare required to write short programs to gain proficiencyin the techniques taught.Prerequisite: COMS112 or COMS140Lab Fee RequiredCOMS143ADVANCED PROGRAMMING IN C++ (3 Cr) (2:2)This course is a continuation of COMS142, presenting someof the more advanced features of programming in C++. Thetopics covered will include multidimensional arrays, strings,file input/output, data structures and object orientedtechniques.Prerequisite: COMS142 or EquivalentLab Fee RequiredCOMS148INTRODUCTION TO LINUX (3 Cr) (2:2)This course is designed to familiarize students with theLinux operating system, which has all of the features of amodem, fully fledged operating system: true multitasking;virtual memory; shared libraries; demand loading; shared,copy-on-write executables; proper memory management;and TCP/IP networking. Students will lean to install the OS,and use its command interface and graphical interface(s).Samba, and networking with TCP/IP in the Linuxenvironment will also be discussed.Prerequisite: COMS113 or COMS114Lab Fee RequiredCOMS155WEB SITE DEVELOPMENT I (3 Cr) (2:2)This course is an introduction to Web Site Development.Students will receive intensive hands-on experience incoding web pages, including linking, layout and design,forms, graphics, security concerns, and maintaining awebsite.Prerequisite: COMS110 or COMS113Lab Fee RequiredCOMS156WEB SITE DEVELOPMENT II (3 Cr) (2:2)This course is a continuation of Web Site Development I.Students will move into more complex techniques thatmay include, but are not limited to, Cascading Style Sheets,an introduction to scripting and CGI/Server-side scripting,and XML.Prerequisite: COMS155Lab Fee RequiredCOMS210SYSTEMS ANALYSIS & DESIGN (3 Cr) (2:2)This course examines techniques of computer systemsanalysis and design with an emphasis on structuring acomputer system based on the needs of the user. Classprojects will provide students with practical use ofcontemporary system analysis and design tools.Prerequisite: COMS113 or COMS114Lab Fee RequiredCOMS218DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (3 Cr) (2:2)This course presents techniques of conventional andsophisticated access methods for data base managementsystems. Topics include: three primary data models, data100

sussex.edu • 973.300.2207base design and concepts of the data dictionary.Prerequisite: COMS113 or COMS114 or COMS120Lab Fee RequiredCOMS221OPERATING SYSTEMS (3 Cr) (2:2)This course is an introduction to the concepts and facilitiesof operating systems and control language software. Topicsinclude multi-programming, timesharing, virtual storage andthe management of programs and data within the system.Different types of operating systems will be discussed.Prerequisite: COMS113 or COMS114 or COMS142Lab Fee RequiredCOMS223DATA STRUCTURES (3 Cr) (2:2)This course focuses on intermediate to advancedprogramming topics dealing with logical structures ofdata, together with the design and analysis of relatedalgorithms. Topics include arrays, lists, linked lists, trees,stacks, graphs and memory management. Algorithms forsearching, sorting and information retrieval area alsoexplored. Students demonstrated proficiency by completinglaboratory assignments.Corequisite: COMS143 or COMS146 RecommendedPrerequisite: COMS142 or COMS145Lab Fee RequiredCOMS225COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN (CAD) (3 Cr) (2:2)This course is an introduction to the principles of Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and the operation of CAD Systems.Students will use data entry devices to prepare workingdiagrams and schematic designs on industrial levelworkstations with Auto CAD.Prerequisite: Prior exposure to microcomputers and/ordraftingLab Fee RequiredCOMS227E-COMMERCE (3 Cr) (2:2)This course is designed to have students explore howthe Internet and various online technologies are impactingbusiness enterprises. Students will focus on two majortopic areas: the relationship between corporate strategiesand technology, and an overview of the requirements oflaunching and managing an e-commerce website.Prerequisite: BUSA101, COMS155Lab Fee RequiredCOMS228INTERNET MARKETING (3 Cr) (2:2)This course is designed to study the various websitesof business to better understand important strategiesfor marketing products and services on the Internet.Students will apply the techniques learned to developeffective websites.Prerequisite: BUSA10l and COMS155Lab Fee RequiredCOMS230NETWORKS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS (3 Cr) (2:2)This course is an introduction to data communications.Topics include various transmission systems, hardware,software and local area networks. Laboratory assignmentswill include the installation and maintenance of a local areanetwork -Novell NetWare. .Prerequisite: COMS113 or COMS114 or COMS120 orCOMS142Lab Fee RequiredCOMS239FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE(3 Cr) (2:2)This course is an introduction to computer organization andarchitecture. Topics covered are the overview of the earlyVon Neumann model through modern architectural models.Topics also presented include data representation, digitallogic, circuit diagrams, assembly language organization,processors, memory addressing, memory storage,input/output processing, and interfaces.Prerequisite: COMS114Lab Fee RequiredCOMS240COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS INTERNSHIP(3 Cr) (1:4)This is a college-supervised program in a data processingenvironment. The course is designed to expose students tothe methods and procedures utilized by data processingprofessionals.Prerequisite: Permission of the Program CoordinatorCOMS250SPECIAL TOPICS IN COMPUTER INFORMATIONSYSTEMSThis course is designed to address specific topics inComputer Information Systems. Since the topics maychange each time the course is offered, students shouldconsult the course-offering schedule each semester.Lab Fee RequiredPrerequisite: COMS112 or permission of the ProgramCoordinatorCRIMINAL JUSTICECRJS100INTRODUCTION TO THE CRIMINAL JUSTICESYSTEM (3 Cr) (3:0)This course is an overview of the criminal justice system inthe United States. Topics include a study of the criminaljustice system, the police, courts, and corrections.This course is a prerequisite for all other criminal justicecourses except CRJS105 and CRJS110.CRJS101LAW ENFORCEMENT (3 Cr) (3:0)This course studies the police function in modem society.Topics will include methods of selection and training, policeCOURSE DESCRIPTIONS • 7101

Sussex County Community College Catalog 2010–2012COURSE DESCRIPTIONS • 7102COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 7discretion, the use of force and the police role in thecommunity.Prerequisite: CRJS100CRJS105CRIMINOLOGY (3 Cr) (3:0)This course studies crime as a social phenomenon. Topicsinclude crime statistics, theories of the causes of crime,criminal typologies, the limits of the law and societalresponses to crimes and criminals. Students areencouraged to take Introduction to Sociology (SOCA10l)before enrolling in this course.CRJS110CRIMINAL LAW (3 Cr) (3:0)This course is a study of the principles of criminal law inthe United States. Topics will include the adversary system,principles of justification and excuse, arrest, search, andseizure. The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice and theprocedural guarantees of the U.S. and NJ Constitutions willbe examined.CRJS115JUVENILE JUSTICE (3 Cr) (3:0)This course is a study of the historical foundations forthe establishment of Juvenile Courts in the United States.Topics include the juvenile justice process, functions ofjuvenile justice system components, sociological conceptsand theory of the adolescent subculture.Prerequisite: CRJS100CRJS140HEALTH AND FITNESS FOR THE PUBLIC SAFETYPROFESSIONAL (3 Cr) (3:0)This course will explore basic concepts of health andphysical fitness for the public safety professional. It willprovide the student with the means for self-evaluationthrough various testing situations. It will also assist studentsin the development and maintenance of a healthy lifestyleas needed for a career in the public safety field: Policeofficers, Firefighters, Corrections, Court personnel workingfor federal, state or local agencies. Topics investigated arelifestyle issues in wellness including cardiovascular function,weight management and nutrition, strength, flexibility, stressmanagement and principles/programs of exercising.CRJS150POLICE PATROL ADMINISTRATION (3 Cr) (3:0)This course introduces basic patrol strategies and focuseson techniques and procedures used in the prevention anddetection of crimes.Prerequisite: CRJS100CRJS180CORRECTIONS (3 Cr) (3:0)This course is a survey of the theories and applications ofcorrectional practices in both community and institutionalmodels. The physical, educational, and social aspects ofincarceration are studied with respect to their impact onthe rehabilitative prospects of the inmate.Prerequisite: CRJS100CRJS210CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION (3 Cr) (3:0)This course is an introduction to the field of crimeinvestigation and the detective function. Attention isfocused on the history of crime detection, the evolution ofscientific investigation, and the methodologies of detection,apprehension and conviction of criminal offenders.Prerequisite: CRJS100CRJS215CRIMINAL COURT PROCEDURES (3 Cr) (3:0)This course is a comprehensive review of substantivecriminal law and criminal due process. The importanceof constitutional law to these fields is emphasized, as arepractical insights into the operations of the criminal courtsystem.Prerequisite: CRJS100CRJS220CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN LAW ENFORCEMENT(3 Cr) (3:0)This course addresses current issues in law enforcement.Analysis and solutions are sought for such topics ascommunity relations, corruption, AIDS, the role of politics, etc.Prerequisite: CRJS100CRJS225COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS (3 Cr) (3:0)This course examines the major types of community basedcorrectional alternatives ranging from probation to weekendincarceration and halfway houses. Attention is given tocorrectional law, personnel development, correctionalmanagement, controversies, political pressures andemerging trends.Prerequisite: CRJS100CRJS230PRACTICUM IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE AGENCYOPERATIONS (3 Cr) (3:0)This course applies theory to the actual functioning of localagencies of the criminal justice system. Students areexposed to the theoretical underpinnings of such agenciesas the police, prosecutor, public defender, courts, jails,prisons and emergency management response agencies.Extensive opportunities to participate in the actualoperations of these agencies are also provided.Prerequisite: 30 credits including 12 in Criminal Justice,2.8 GPA and permission of CoordinatorCRJS250SPECIAL TOPICS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICEThis course is designed to address specific topics inCriminal Justice. Since the topics may change each timethe course is offered, students should consult the courseofferingschedule each semester.Prerequisite: CRJS100

sussex.edu • 973.300.2207DESIGNDESN101PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN I (3 Cr) (2:2) + Studio 1 Hr.This course combines the history of design from the industrialrevolution to the present with practicable knowledge andexercises in scale and proportion through two and threedimensional drawing and/or building problems. Students willexplore influences of past design on our present culturethrough projects including architectural, interior design, andfurniture design concepts. Emphasis will be placed on therefinement of sketching and mechanical drawing to realizeindividual ideas. Projects will explore relationships betweenhistorical and cultural special systems and the relationshipto the human proportion. Students will be expected todevelop a complete original design concept and to articulatethe development of that visual concept within the historicalframework.Prerequisite: ARTA101, ARTA108Lab Fee RequiredDESN102PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN II (3 Cr) (2:2) + Studio 1 Hr.This course is a continuation of Principles of Design I andcontinues to focus on the elements of design methodologyand visual problem solving. Projects will continue toadvance students ability to translate ideas throughmechanical drawing and sketching techniques. Studentswill be expected to formulate and develop original designconcepts from inception through the varied stages tocompletion. Additionally, emphasis will be placed on thefinished presentation of the project. Projects will exploreindustrial design, decorative arts, fashion, furniture, andinterior design.Prerequisite: DESN101Lab Fee RequiredDESN120HISTORY OF DESIGN (3 Cr) (3:0)This broad based survey course tracks major developmentsin the field of design in the areas of architecture, furnituredesign, fashion, industrial design and interior designemphasizing multi-cultural and historical contexts. Thedevelopment of schools and trends, the relationshipsbetween historical, cultural, and political movements andthe interaction of art, design, and culture are fully explored.DESN201ADVANCED STUDY IN DESIGN(3 Cr) (2:2) + Studio 1 Hr.This is an advanced course that encourages design optionstudents to develop individual preferences within the designfield. Each student in the class will concentrate on his/herown chosen area, i.e.; industrial design, interior design,fashion design, furniture design, decorative arts, etc. Eachstudent will be expected to articulate their intention withregards to their individual projects and to explore varioustechniques within their particular genre.Prerequisite: DESN102Lab Fee RequiredDESN250SPECIAL TOPICS IN DESIGNThis course focuses on special topics in Design. Since thetopics may change each time the course is offered, studentsshould consult the course-offering schedule each semester.ECONOMICSECON101MACROECONOMICS (3 Cr) (3:0)This course is an analysis of major economic concepts.Topics include the elements of national income; theeconomic roles of government and labor; classicaleconomics; monetary institutions and policies; theKeynesian model and modern fiscal policy; themacroeconomic aspects of world trade.ECON102MICROECONOMICS (3 Cr) (3:0)This course is an exploration of economic factors that affectthe firm and individual consumers. Topics include the lawsof supply and demand, elasticity, consumer demand andutility theory, production, pricing, competitive behavior,monopoly and imperfect competition, labor economics,international trade.Prerequisite: ECON101 (Grade of C)ECON250SPECIAL TOPICS IN ECONOMICSThis course focuses on special topics in Economics.Since the topics may change each time the course isoffered, students should consult the course-offeringschedule each semester.EDUCATIONEDUC202HISTORICAL AND PHILOSOPHICAL PATTERNSIN EDUCATION (3 Cr) (3:0)This course examines the societal philosophies which haveinfluenced the historical development of educational theoryand practice.EDUC203CURRICULUM DESIGN (3 Cr) (3:0)This course focuses on issues and practices relatedto curriculum and design. Students will reflect uponpublic school curricula, its organization, sequence andimplementation. The course will include gaining knowledgeof the New Jersey Core Curriculum Standards. Studentswill prepare, plan, and deliver lessons based on anunderstanding of curricular issues, including philosophiesupon which the curricula are based.Prerequisite: 32 Credits with a GPA of 2.75EDUC250SPECIAL TOPICS IN EDUCATIONThis course focuses on special topics in Education. Since thetopics may change each time the course is offered, studentsshould consult the course-offering schedule each semester.COURSE DESCRIPTIONS • 7103

Sussex County Community College Catalog 2010–2012COURSE DESCRIPTIONS • 7COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 7EDUC275WORKING WITH SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDRENIN EARLY CHILDHOOD (3 Cr) (3:0)This course will give techniques for each childhoodprofessionals to use when integrating children with specialneeds into classrooms.Prerequisite: ENGL101, PSYC101EDUC286PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF TEACHINGAS A PROFESSION (3 Cr) (3:0)This course introduces the basic elements of teaching, suchas classroom management, literacy, diversity of learners,lesson planning, multicultural education, and teachingmethodologies. Students observe in a public school setting,interview a teacher. Effective speaking and writing skills arean integral part of the assessment of students in thiscourse. Students utilize professional teaching standards toassess their teaching styles and abilities as future teachers.Familiarity with the New Jersey Core Curriculum ContentStandards is also a component of this course.Prerequisite: 32 Credits with a GPA of 2.75EDUC291PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT IN EDUCATION(1 Cr) (1:0)This course is for degree seeking students in the LiberalArts Education Option, who have completed 45 credithours. The course is designed to assist students in thetransition from the community college experience to a fouryear educational institution or to placement in the workforce within the education field. Emphasis is placed on thedevelopment of a professional portfolio that documentscoursework and experiences relevant to the New JerseyProfessional Standards for Teachers (N.J.A.C.6A:9-3.3) orInterstate New Teacher Assessment and SupportConsortium (INTASC) Standards.Corequisite: EDUC202 or EDUC286Prerequisite: EDUC202 or EDUC286, 45 credits completedELECTRONICSELET101FUNDAMENTALS OF ELECTRONICS (4 Cr) (3:3)This course is a survey of electricity and electronics forautomotive technology students. The principles of electricalcomponents and circuits are studied. The course includestopics such as AC, D.C. parallel and series circuits,magnetism, motors, control components, and solid statedevices. Laboratory assignments will stress the practicalapplication of theory.Prerequisite: AOTE201Lab Fee RequiredELET105ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS (4 Cr) (3:3)This introductory course in circuit analysis definesfundamental electrical quantities and examines theirrelationship to various circuit components. Circuitscomprised of resistance, capacitance, and inductancewhich are energized by both DC and AC sources areconsidered. In the laboratory the students performexperiments that confirm/demonstrate their grasp ofthe theory.Prerequisite: MATH112ELET250SPECIAL TOPICS IN ELECTRONICSThis course focuses on special topics in Electronics.Since the topics may change each time the course isoffered, students should consult the course-offeringschedule each semester.ENGLISHENGL011DEVELOPMENTAL ENGLISH (4-IC) (4:0)This course prepares students to reason while reading andwriting in order to evaluate the written word, to judge itsimportance, and to express ideas through supportingdetails, reasons, and examples. The course also includesvocabulary and study skills development.Prerequisite: Placement in this course is determined by thestudent’s performance on the College Placement Test.ENGL015DEVELOPMENTAL WRITING I (3-IC) (3:0)This basic writing course equips students with fundamental,standard English skills. Emphasis is placed on writingeffective paragraphs leading to the short essay. Instructionis provided in the writing process, sentence structure,paragraph unity and coherence, punctuation, vocabulary,spelling, and usage. Attendance in the Writing Lab outsideof classroom instruction is required. All sections are taughtin a computer classroom. Students may enroll in ENGL021after successfully completing ENGL015.Prerequisite: Placement in this course is determined by thestudents' performance on the College Placement Test.ENGL015LWRITING SKILLS I FOR COLLEGE SUCCESS(0 Cr) (0:1)This lab course develops skills essential to successfulcollege writing. It provides additional practice in the writingprocess, grammar and punctuation. This course is to betaken concurrently with ENGL015.ENGL021DEVELOPMENTAL WRITING II (3-IC) (3:0)This course equips students with standard English skillsrequired for college level writing assignments. Emphasis isplaced on writing extended essays. Instruction is providedin the writing process, essay development, punctuation,vocabulary, spelling and usage. Attendance in the WritingLab outside of classroom instruction is required. All sectionsare taught in a computer classroom.Prerequisite: Placement in this course is determined by thestudent's performance on the College Placement Test or aGrade of S in ENGL015.104

sussex.edu • 973.300.2207ENGL021LWRITING SKILLS II FOR COLLEGE SUCCESS(0 Cr) (0:1)This lab course develops skills essential to successfulcollege writing. It provides additional practice in the writingprocess, grammar and punctuation. This course is to betaken concurrently with ENGL021.ENGL031INTRODUCTION TO COLLEGE READING I (3-IC) (3:0)This course equips students for college readingrequirements by improving overall reading proficiency.Extensive exercises develop a sequenced group of readingskills while a rigorous individualized personal readingprogram enables students to apply these skills. As studentsexplore a wide range of material across all academicdisciplines, they will develop the basic readingcomprehension. Completion of a computerized Reading Labprogram outside of classroom instruction is required.Prerequisite: Placement in this course is determined bythe student's performance on the College Placement Test.Students must enroll in ENGL032 after successfullycompleting ENGL031 with a Grade of CI or higher.ENGL031LREADING SKILLS I FOR COLLEGE SUCCESS(0 Cr) (0:1)This lab course develops skills essential to successfulcollege reading. It provides additional practice in vocabularybuilding, content reading, and comprehension. This courseis to be taken concurrently with ENGL031ENGL032COLLEGE READING II (3-IC) (3:0)This course equips students for college reading requirementsby emphasizing the development and application of criticalreading and thinking skills. Students will integrate the criticalreading and comprehension skills of identifying patterns,drawing inferences, distinguishing fact from opinion andrecognizing purpose. Furthermore, students will exploreliterary elements, such as irony, characterization and mood.Completion of a computerized Reading Lab program outsideof classroom instruction is requiredPrerequisite: Placement in this course is determined by thestudent's performance on the College Placement Test or aGrade of CI or higher in ENGL031.ENGL032LREADING SKILLS II FOR COLLEGE SUCCESS(0 Cr) (0:1)This lab course develops skills essential to successfulcollege reading. It provides additional practice in vocabularybuilding, content reading, and comprehension. This courseis to be taken concurrently with ENGL032.ENGL050READING SKILLS USING ORTON READINGPRINCIPLES I (3-IC) (3:0)This course is designed for Project Success studentswho are reading and/or spelling below their expected level.It utilizes the Wilson sound and syllable system usingmultisensory language techniques. Topics include wordattack skills, and listening/visualization skills.Prerequisite: Placement in this course is determined by theAmericans with Disabilities Act (ADA) coordinator or byfaculty recommendation. Following initial placement,additional evaluation using the Wilson Assessment ofDecoding and Encoding (WADE) evaluation is given.Students who need Steps 1-4 must take ENGL050.ENGL051READING SKILLS USING ORTON READINGPRINCIPLES II (3-IC) (3:0)This course is a continuation of ENGL050 which is designedfor Project Success students who are reading and/orspelling below their expected level. It utilizes the Wilsonsound and syllable system using multisensory languagetechniques. Topics include word attack skills, spelling rules,transcription/dictation practice, reading comprehensiveskills, and listening/visualization skills.Prerequisite: Placement in this course is determined by theAmericans with Disabilities Act (ADA) coordinator or byfaculty recommendation. Following initial placement,additional evaluation using the Wilson Assessment ofDecoding and Encoding (WADE) evaluation will be given.Students who need Steps 5 -8 must take ENGL051.ENGL052READING SKILLS USING ORTON READINGPRINCIPLES III (3-IC Cr) (3:0)This course is a continuation of ENGL051 which is designedfor Project Success students who are reading and/orspelling below their expected level. It utilizes the Wilsonsound and syllable system using multisensory languagetechniques. Topics include word attack skills, spelling rules,transcription/dictation practice, reading comprehensionskills, and listen/visualization skills.Prerequisite: Placement in this course is determined bythe Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) coordinator orby faculty recommendation. Following initial placement,additional evaluation using the Wilson Assessment ofDecoding and Encoding (WADE) evaluation will be given.Students who need Steps 9-12 must take ENGL052.ENGL101ENGLISH COMPOSITION I (3 Cr) (3:0)This course advances the student's ability to write clearlyand coherently by emphasizing the writing process.Emphasis is on writing projects which include personal,rhetorical, and expository models. Research skills areintroduced.Prerequisite: Proficiency on College Placement TestENGL102ENGLISH COMPOSITION II (3 Cr) (3:0)This course introduces students to short fiction, poetry,drama, and the novel. Written assignments are based onthe readings. Writing skills learned in Composition I arefurther developed. Students will write a research paperwhich demonstrates understanding of literary criticism.Prerequisite: ENGL101 (Grade of C)COURSE DESCRIPTIONS • 7105

Sussex County Community College Catalog 2010–2012COURSE DESCRIPTIONS • 7COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 7ENGL125TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION (3 Cr) (3:0)This course focuses on expository writing for business,industrial, and scientific fields, emphasizing the principles fororganizing, writing, and revising clear, readable documentsand reports. Students will practice written, oral, reading, andreasoning skills. Research skills will be advanced.ENGL201EFFECTIVE SPEAKING (3 Cr) (3:0)This is a course in public speaking which stresses speechorganization, effective delivery and critical listening skills.A strong emphasis is placed on student performance tohelp the student gain speech practice and develop selfconfidencein a variety of speaking situations.Prerequisite: ENGL015 and ENGL031ENGL203AMERICAN LITERATURE I (3 Cr) (3:0)This course is a study of American thought and writing fromcolonial times through the post-Civil War period. Attentionwill be given to American social, religious, economic andpolitical thinking as reflected in the works of Americanauthors.Prerequisite: ENGL102ENGL204AMERICAN LITERATURE II (3 Cr) (3:0)This course focuses on major works in American Literaturefrom the Civil War to the present. Attention will be given tothe social, economic, and historical context of the works, aswell as to the content, style, and themes of the individualauthors.Prerequisite: ENGL102ENGL205CONTEMPORARY LITERATURE (3 Cr) (3:0)This course examines writers from 1945 to the present aswell as the major literary movements which have impactedart, culture, and philosophy. Emphasis is on the novelists,playwrights, and poets who have shaped the form and styleof modern literature.Prerequisite: ENGL102ENGL207/WMST115LITERATURE BY WOMEN (3 Cr) (3:0)This course will explore the writing of 19th, 20th, and 21stcentury women authors, poets and dramatists with anemphasis on the diversity of women’s voices, and on theimpact of the inclusion of their works on the literary canon.Prerequisite: ENGL102 (Grade of C)ENGL208/PERA208HISTORY OF THE THEATER I (3 Cr) (3:0)This course is a survey of dramatic literature and theatricalhistory from ancient times through the Renaissance.Students will be introduced to all areas of the theaterincluding: acting, directing, design, and theater architecture.Prerequisite: ENGL101ENGL209/PERA209HISTORY OF THE THEATER II (3 Cr) (3:0)This course is a survey of dramatic literature and theatricalhistory from the Renaissance through modern times.Students will be introduced to all areas of the theaterincluding: acting, directing, design, and theater architecture.Prerequisite: ENGL101ENGL210MODERN SHORT NOVEL (3 Cr) (3:0)This course is an intensive study of the short novel as agenre with emphasis on modem and contemporary writers.Prerequisite: ENGL102ENGL211THE SHORT STORY (3 Cr) (3:0)This course traces the development of the short story fromthe early nineteenth century. It explores the conventions ofthe genre including character, plot, setting, point of view,style, and theme.Prerequisite: ENGL102ENGL213LITERARY MASTERPIECES OF THE WESTERNWORLD I (3 Cr) (3:0)This course examines some of the great works of thewestern world from the age of Homer to the late MiddleAges. Works studied include the Greek masterpieces,Roman literature, the Bible, Old English works, Chaucer,and Dante.Prerequisite: ENGL102ENGL214LITERARY MASTERPIECES OF THE WESTERNWORLD II (3 Cr) (3:0)This course focuses on discussions of great Europeanliterature from the early Renaissance through the twentiethcentury. Reading and analysis of works by such authors asShakespeare, Milton, Cervantes, Moliere, Fielding, andIbsen are included.Prerequisite: ENGL102ENGL215JOURNALISM I (3 Cr) (3:0)This course is an introduction to print journalism. Skills tobe developed include news reporting, interviewing, copyediting, fact checking, proofreading, as well as writingeditorials and feature stories.Prerequisite: ENGL101 (Grade of C) or permission ofInstructor.ENGL216CHILDREN'S LITERATURE (3 Cr) (3:0)This course introduces students to an appreciation of thebreadth and variety of all genres of children's literature.Emphasis will be placed on selecting developmentallyappropriate materials, encouraging a love of reading,and recognizing gender-free and non-biased literaturefor children.Prerequisite: ENGL101106

sussex.edu • 973.300.2207ENGL217JOURNALISM II (3 Cr) (3:0)This course builds upon those reporting and writing skillsacquired in Journalism I. Greater emphasis will be placedon gathering and evaluating news, and writing in-deptharticles for various kinds of print media. In addition, thebasics of newspaper design and editorial content will becovered through practical assignments related to theproduction of the college newspaper, The College Hill.Prerequisite: ENGL215 or COMM219ENGL220CREATIVE WRITING (3 Cr) (3:0)This course is a writing workshop designed to help studentswrite serious poetry and short fiction. Class discussionscenter on students' writing.Prerequisite: ENGL101ENGL230BRITISH LITERATURE I (3 Cr) (3:0)This course is a general survey and analysis of selectedrepresentative British authors and works, with a focus ongeneral historical patterns in the different periods of Britishliterature. This course starts with the Middle Ages andprogresses through the eighteenth century.Prerequisite: ENGL102 (Grade of C)ENGL231BRITISH LITERATURE II (3 Cr) (3:0)This course begins with a study of the Romantic Periodand continues through contemporary British writers. Theclass will feature readings in the genres of non-fiction,fiction, drama, and poetry to provide a broad perspectiveof the innovations in the literature of these periods.Prerequisite: ENGL102 (Grade of C)COURSE DESCRIPTIONS • 7ENGL221MODERN POETRY (3 Cr) (3:0)This survey course will explore modem poets from the late19th century to the modem day. Gender and generational,as well as international considerations allow for a widerange of poetic artists to be covered.Prerequisite: ENGL101 and ENGL102 (Grade of Cor better)ENGL222SHAKESPEARE (3 Cr) (3:0)This course provides students with an introduction tothe works and world of the immortal Bard. Focus is onShakespeare's handling of the greatest human dilemmas:the problems of power, the relationship of the individualto society, and the complexities of love. Students will berequired to read samplings from the sonnets as well asselected histories, comedies, and tragedies.Prerequisite: ENGL101 and ENGL102 (Grade of Cor better)ENGL223/COMM223THE GOTHIC IN LITERATURE AND THE CINEMA(3 Cr) (3:0)The Gothic in Literature and the Cinema will survey literatureand cinema that are considered “Gothic.” Characteristicthemes will include authors’ and directors’ conceptionsof death and decay, desire and sexuality, obsession andmadness. The primary focus of the course will be on thestudy of literature and cinema. As a result, students will gainfamiliarity with and experience in: reading and analyzingliteracy texts; using literary and cinematic terminology (e.g.,genre, allegory, character narrative, misen-scene, montage,auteur, etc.); and writing critical essays that compare andcontrast literary and cinematic works. Novels and films willinclude: Mary Shelly’s Frankenstein, Bram Stoker’s Dracula,Sheridan Le Fanu’s Carmilla, Shirley Jackson’s The Hauntingof Hill House, and Richard Matheson’s I Am Legend. Inaddition, the short stories of Poe, Hawthorne, duMaurier,and others will be read, and films based on these authors’work and/or themes will be discussed.Prerequisite: ENGL102 (Grade of C or higher)ENGL250SPECIAL TOPICS IN LITERATUREThis course focuses on selected topics in literature. Since thetopics may change each time the course is offered, studentsshould consult the course-offering schedule each semester.ENGL260SPECIAL TOPICS IN WRITINGThis course focuses on selected topics in writing. Sincethe topics may change each time the course is offered,students should consult the course-offering schedule eachsemester.ENGINEERINGENGR100INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING (3 Cr) (3:0)This course explores the topic of engineering and isappropriate for both those intending to major in engineeringand those with an interest in learning about the variousfields of engineering and other aspects of what engineersdo. You will learn how to formulate, articulate, and solveproblems, how to analyze problems using various casestudies, and how to present the results of engineering workin a suitable format. They will also learn about the differentdisciplines of engineering and the multidisciplinary natureof modern engineering design.Corequisite: PHYS120Prerequisite: MATH113ENGR210/PHYS210MECHANICS (4 Cr) (4:0)This course studies the equilibrium of particles and rigidbodies subject to concentrated and distributed Newtonianforces. These studies are also applied to particles;rectilinear motion; simple, damped, and driven oscillations;gravitation and central forces; Lagrange’s equations andthe Hamiltonian.Corequisite: MATH220Prerequisite: PHYS120 (Grade of C)107

Sussex County Community College Catalog 2010–2012COURSE DESCRIPTIONS • 7COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 7ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERSOF OTHER LANGUAGESESOL012AMERICAN LANGUAGE AND CIVICS II (3-IC) (3:0)This is a life skills, language acquisition, and civics coursefor beginning and high beginning English LanguageLearners. Grammar, vocabulary development, and speakingskills are developed with emphasis on practical topicsneeded for day-to-day living in the United States.Prerequisite: BEST Plus and Literary BEST Test ScoresESOL013AMERICAN LANGUAGE AND CIVICS III (3-IC) (3:0)This is a life skills, language acquisition, and civics coursefor low intermediate and intermediate level English LanguageLearners. Grammar, vocabulary development, and speakingskills are developed with emphasis on practical topicsneeded for day-to-day living in the United States.Prerequisite: BEST Plus and Literary BEST Test ScoresESOL014AMERICAN LANGUAGE AND CIVICS IV (3-IC) (3:0)This is a life skills, language acquisition, and civics coursefor high intermediate and advanced level English LanguageLearners. Grammar, vocabulary development, and speakingskills are developed with emphasis on practical topicsneeded for day-to-day living in the United States.Prerequisite: BEST Plus and Literary BEST Test ScoresESOL035BASIC ESOL SKILL DEVELOPMENT (3-IC) (3:0)This is an intensive, core language development class fornon-native speakers of English. Emphasis will be placed onbasic language skills: listening comprehension, speaking,reading, and writing, and grammar. This course will beoffered in seven and a half-week modules, meeting twiceper week.Prerequisite: ESOL Placement TestESOL037BASIC ESOL SKILL DEVELOPMENT II (3-IC Cr) (3:0)This is an intensive intermediate core language course.Emphasis is placed on all disciplines of language learning:listening comprehension, speaking, reading, writing, andgrammar. This course is offered in seven and a half weekmodules, and meets twice a week.Prerequisite: ESOL035 or ESOL Placement TestESOL039BASIC ESOL SKILL DEVELOPMENT III (3-IC Cr) (3:0)This is an intensive advanced core language course.Emphasis is placed on all disciplines of language learning:listening comprehension, speaking, reading, writing, andgrammar. This course is offered in seven and a half weekmodules, and meets twice a week.Prerequisite: ESOL037 or ESOL Placement TestESOL057ESOL INTRODUCTION TO BASIC ENGLISHGRAMMAR I (3-IC) (3:0)This is a beginning grammar course for non-native speakersof English. It introduces basic grammar, vocabulary, andpronunciation in conversational context based on survivalskills.Prerequisite: ESOL Placement TestESOL058ESOL INTRODUCTION TO BASIC ENGLISHGRAMMAR II (3-IC) (3:0)This is an intermediate grammar course for non-nativespeakers of English. Grammar pronunciation and vocabularyare further developed in conversational context.Prerequisite: ESOL Placement TestESOL059ESOL INTRODUCTION TO BASIC ENGLISHGRAMMAR III (3-IC) (3:0)This is an advanced grammar course for non-nativespeakers of English. Grammar skills are further refined toa college level.Prerequisite: ESOL Placement TestESOL060ESOL WRITING I (3-IC Cr) (3:0)This is a beginning writing course for non-native speakers ofEnglish. Emphasis is placed on the development of writingskills at sentence and paragraph level.Prerequisite: ESOL Placement TestESOL061ESOL WRITING II (3-IC) (3:0)This is an intermediate writing course for non-nativespeakers of English. Topics include paragraph and shortcomposition development.Prerequisite: Grade of C in ESOL058 or ESOL Placement TestESOL062ESOL WRITING III (3 Cr) (3:0)This is an advanced writing course for non-native speakersof English. Emphasis is placed on achieving writing skillsrequired to function on a college level.Corequisite: ESOL059Prerequisite: Grade of C in ESOL061 or ESOL Placement TestESOL074ESOL READING AND VOCABULARY I (3IC) (3:0)This is a beginning level reading and vocabulary coursefor non-native speakers of English. Emphasis will be placedon reading comprehension, developing dictionary skills,recognizing spelling patterns, and acquisition of vocabularythemes centering around everyday American life.Prerequisite: Grade of C in ESOL035 or ESOL Placement TestESOL075ESOL READING AND VOCABULARY II (3 IC) (3:0)This is an intermediate level reading and vocabularydevelopment course for non-native speakers of English.108

sussex.edu • 973.300.2207Students will increase reading comprehension, vocabulary,and understanding of American Idioms. Emphasis will beplaced on reading comprehension, independent reading,and accurate use of vocabulary in context.Prerequisite: Grade of C in ESOL074 or ESOL Placement TestESOL076READING AND VOCABULARY III (3IC) (3:0)This is an advanced level reading and vocabulary course fornon-native speakers of English. Students will be introducedto American Literature and college texts. Emphasis will beplaced on reading independently in English, and acquisitionof vocabulary suitable for successful transition into collegecourses.Prerequisite: Grade of C in ESOL075 or ESOL Placement TestESOL084TOEFL PREPARATION (3-IC) (3:0)This is a very advanced preparation course for non-nativespeakers of English who must take the Test of English as aForeign Language. Students seeking college level skills instructure, written expression, listening and speaking andreading comprehension may also attend.Prerequisite: Grade of C in ESOL059 or ESOL Placement TestESOL085ESOL LISTENING AND SPEAKING I (3IC) (3:0)This is an introductory course to the sound systems andspeech patterns of American English for non-nativespeakers. Emphasis will be placed on proper pronunciation,listening comprehension, and basic conversational skillscentering around topics concerning everyday American life.Prerequisite: Grade of C in ESOL035 or ESOL Placement TestESOL086ESOL LISTENING AND SPEAKING II (3IC) (3:0)This is an intermediate course in communication for nonnativespeakers of English. Students will be introduced tothe International Phonetic Alphabet, articulation diagrams,and participate in interactive dialogues for more fluency inthe English language. Emphasis will be placed oncommunicating clearly by expanding conversational skillsand listening comprehension.Prerequisite: Grade of C in ESOL085 or ESOL Placement TestESOL087ESOL LISTENING & SPEAKING III (3IC) (3:0)This is a high intermediate communication course for nonnativespeakers of English. Students will further study: theInternational Phonetic Alphabet, stress, rhythm, andintonation patterns of American English. Emphasis will beon developing effective communication skills for thesuccessful transition into an academic or professionalenvironment.Prerequisite: ESOL086ESOL097COMMUNICATION AND PRESENTATION SKILLSFOR ESOL STUDENTS (3IC) (3:0)This is an advanced course for non-native speakers ofEnglish in public speaking. Emphasis will be placed onspeech organization, effective delivery, public presentations,and critical listening skills for effective note taking in theacademic environment. A strong emphasis is placed onstudent performance to help the student gain speechpractice, and develop self-confidence in addressing avariety of audiences in multiple speaking situations.Prerequisite: ESOL086 and ESOL087FRENCHFREN101ELEMENTARY FRENCH I (3 Cr) (3:0)This is an introductory course in French emphasizing thefundamentals of speaking, reading, writing, and listening.The course focuses on building basic vocabulary andintroducing students to the French culture. It is designedfor students with no French experience.FREN102ELEMENTARY FRENCH II (3 Cr) (3:0)This course is a continuation of FREN101 with an emphasison the fundamentals of speaking, reading, writing, andlistening. The course focuses on building basic vocabularyand introducing students to the French culture.Prerequisite: FREN101 (Grade of C) or two years of highschool French (Grade of C)FREN201INTERMEDIATE FRENCH I (3 Cr) (3:0)This course is a continuation of FREN102, developingskills in speaking, reading, writing, and listening at theintermediate level.Prerequisite: FREN102 (Grade of C) or three years of highschool French (Grade of C), or its equivalent.FREN202INTERMEDIATE FRENCH II (3 Cr) (3:0)This is a continuation of FREN201, developing skills inspeaking, reading, writing, and listening at the intermediatelevel.Prerequisite: FREN201 (Grade of C) or permission ofInstructor.FREN250SPECIAL TOPICS IN FRENCH (3 Cr) (3:0)This course focuses on selected topics in French. Thiscourse will provide an opportunity to expand the modemlanguage offerings into the areas of history, literature, andcivilization.FIRE SCIENCEFRST101INTRODUCTION TO FIRE SCIENCE (3 Cr) (3:0)This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of fireprotection engineering. It is a study of fire hazards andcontrolling mechanisms, detection and alarm systems,fire behavior and the physical and chemical effects ofcombustion upon a single dwelling to problem areassuch as high-rise buildings.COURSE DESCRIPTIONS • 7109

Sussex County Community College Catalog 2010–2012COURSE DESCRIPTIONS • 7110COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 7FRST103FIRE PREVENTION (3 Cr) (3:0)This course provides fundamental information regardingthe history and philosophy of fire prevention, organizationand operation of a fire prevention bureau, use of fire codes,identification and correction of fire hazards, and therelationships of fire prevention with built-in fire protectionsystems, fire investigation, and fire and life-safety education.Prerequisite: FRST101FRST104FIRE ADMINISTRATION (3 Cr) (3:0)This course examines the organization and managementof the fire service. Topics include discussion of newtechnologies, changing organization structures, personneland equipment, manpower and training, reporting systemsand municipal budgets.Prerequisite: FRST101FRST105FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS (3 Cr) (3:0)This course provides information relating to the features ofdesign and operation of fire detection and alarm systems,heat and smoke control systems, special protection andsprinkler systems, water supply for fire protection andportable fire extinguishers.Prerequisite: FRST101FRST106FIRE TACTICS AND STRATEGY (3 Cr) (3:0)This course progressively covers fireground tactics andstrategies from before the fact fireground preparation,through systematically planning, implementing andmanaging the strategic and/or tactical plan, to a processof reviewing events and critiquing performance.Prerequisite: FRST101FRST107FIRE INVESTIGATION (3 Cr) (3:0)This course instructs fire personnel to observe fire patterns,cause and origin, and clues of arson presented. Preservingthe fire scene, the fire setter, legal considerations and fireinvestigations are also discussed.Prerequisite: FRST101FRST110FIRE BEHAVIOR AND COMBUSTION (3 Cr) (3:0)This course explores the theories and fundamentals of howand why fires start, spread, and how they are controlled.Prerequisite: FRST101FRST202BUILDING CONSTRUCTION FOR FIRE PROTECTION(3 Cr) (3:0)This course studies the components of buildingconstruction that relate to fire and safety. The focus of thiscourse is on fire fighter safety. The elements of constructionand design of structures are shown to be key factors wheninspecting buildings, preplanning fire operations, andoperating at emergencies.Prerequisite: FRST101FRST205FIRE PROTECTION HYDRAULICS AND WATERSUPPLY (3 Cr) (3:0)This course is a review of hydraulic calculations andformulas, how to apply the standards to firefightingequipment and water supply. Sprinkler systems, fire pumpsand hose lines are covered. This course requires fieldwork.Prerequisite: FRST101FRST208HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (3 Cr) (3:0)This course provides basic fire chemistry relating to thecategories of hazardous materials including problemsof recognition, reactivity, and health encountered byfirefighters.Prerequisite: FRST101FRST210OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY (3 Cr) (3:0)This course covers the basic principles of Federal, Stateand FFPA standards and legislation emphasizing suchtopics as blood borne pathogens, NJ PEOSHA codes andrelated codes for general industry. It also addresses issuesfacing the firefighter such as injury, death, and health. Thiscourse is designed for N.F.P.A. 1500.Prerequisite: FRST101FRST230LEGAL ASPECTS OF THE FIRE SERVICE (3 Cr) (3:0)This course introduces the Federal, State, and local lawsthat regulate emergency services, national standardsinfluencing emergency services, standards of care, tort,liability, and review of relevant court cases.Prerequisites: FRST101 and FRST103 (or FRST101 andpermission of Program Coordinator of Fire ScienceTechnology)FRST250SPECIAL TOPICS IN FIRE SCIENCEThis course focuses on selected topics in Fire Sciencetechnology. Since topics may change each time the courseis offered, students should consult the course-offeringschedule each semester.GEOGRAPHYGEOG105CULTURAL GEOGRAPHY (3 Cr) (3:0)This course will function as a map to the cultural landscapeof our world. It combines aspects of economic and culturalgeography. It will examine the interrelations betweenhumans and their natural environments as well as examinethe difference between one place and another in terms ofthe customs, mores and institutions that create andmaintain human societies.GEOG110WORLD GEOGRAPHY (3 Cr) (3:0)This course is an introduction to the study of geography

sussex.edu • 973.300.2207focusing on a regional geographic approach. Particularreference is placed on the relationship of geographicfeatures, natural resources, and economic development.GEOG250SPECIAL TOPICS IN GEOGRAPHYThis course focuses on special topics in Geography. Sincethe topics may change each time the course is offered,students should consult the course-offering schedule eachsemester.GEOLOGYGEOL101PHYSICAL GEOLOGY (4 Cr) (3:3)This course is designed to introduce students to earth andits physical processes, including the origin and nature ofrocks and minerals, weather and its erosional forces,mountain building, volcanism, metamorphism, origin of oredeposits, plate tectonics, and problems of water supply andpollution. Field trips will be an integral part of the course.Lab Fee RequiredGEOL110HISTORICAL GEOLOGY (4 Cr) (3:3)This course will introduce the student to the study of planetEarth through time. The class will study the concepts ofstratigraphy (the study of strata) and the fossils they contain.This course will concentrate on the geologic history of NorthAmerica with special attention to the Appalachian Basin andNew Jersey. This course will discuss the history of the Earth,geological processes and biological history. This course willinclude labs and several field trips to observe conceptstaught in the lectures.Lab Fee RequiredGEOL250SPECIAL TOPICS IN GEOLOGYThis course focuses on special topics in Geology. Since thetopics may change each time the course is offered, studentsshould consult the course-offering schedule each semester.GRAPHIC DESIGNGRAD101INTRODUCTION TO GRAPHIC DESIGN (3 Cr) (3:0)This course covers the history and changing face of graphicdesign in the new millennium. Topics discussed will includeadvertising design, form and function, design trends andinfluence focusing on aesthetics. Students will come awaywith a basic understanding of typographical terms andtechniques, creative problem solving with an emphasis on2D layout, and a design concept of thumbnails, comps, andstoryboarding. The use of art and design as a means ofcommunication in business and industry is emphasized.Projects may cover magazine, newspaper, brochure,editorial presentations using art, photography, type, andillustrations and package design.GRAD103PRINCIPLES AND HISTORY OF GRAPHIC DESIGNAND ILLUSTRATION (3 Cr) (2:2)This course provides the student with a detailed studyof the evolution of design in all of its various forms (e.g.,architecture, typography, industrial, etc.) with specialemphasis on the evolution of graphic design from itsinception through the era of the Computer Revolution.The development of all forms of design concepts in differentcultures and periods will be discussed and compared.Students will utilize studio concepts, computer technology,creative writing, and creative visualization to broaden theirknowledge of the history of design and strengthen theirindividual design skills.Lab Fee RequiredGRAD105COMPUTER GRAPHICS I (3 Cr) (2:2)This course places emphasis upon the student to developa demonstrated proficiency in a number of techniques andapplications for producing published documents usingdesktop publishing computer skills. Students will learncommercial standards in printing and on the web and willlearn to design using industry standard software on bothMAC and PC computers. An emphasis is placed on basiccomputer graphic skills through practical experience withtwo-dimensional paint and draw programs, as well as layoutprograms for print and web. Projects covered includeadvertising design, page layout, computer illustrations,digital images, scanning and manipulating images. Additionalfocus is placed on learning the essential principles of designand basic elements of art and applying them to projects forboth the Internet and print mediums.Lab Fee Required.Prerequisite: COMS110 or COMS112GRAD107DRAWING FOR DESIGNERS (3 Cr) (2:2)This is a studio course where students will observe andcreate in the physical world away from the computer. Thiscourse suggests that real-world observation is invaluable inthe planning of traditional illustration, digital illustration, 2Dgraphics, and 3D generated images. Areas of instruction willinclude graphic design drawing elements (such as line, value,texture, color, and composition), perspective, architecture,and environments. The course will also emphasize basicdrawing techniques, anatomy for the artist, life drawing,lighting, texturing, and storyboarding. Students will learnhow to efficiently work with pencil, charcoal, ink, markers,and mixed media.Lab Fee RequiredGRAD108HISTORY OF GRAPHIC DESIGN (3 Cr) (2:2)This course explores art and design in historical andphilosophical context from the Paleolithic to the Digital Ageutilizing visual, literary and web sources. In considering artand design beyond the aesthetic, emphasis will be placedCOURSE DESCRIPTIONS • 7111

Sussex County Community College Catalog 2010–2012COURSE DESCRIPTIONS • 7112COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 7on its role of these two forces in the areas of commerce,culture, propaganda, ideology and the social and politicalarenas. Through a series of workshop projects in a varietyof media, this course will serve as a laboratory for studentsto express their understanding of the presence of thehistory of visual communication in contemporary life andraise informed questions about their own contributions tothe future of the field.Lab Fee RequiredGRAD122TYPOGRAPHY AND LAYOUT (3 Cr) (2:2)This course is an introduction to typography and layout asapplied to visual communication. Students will explore thehistory of typography, type recognition, typographic terms,fundamentals of type, and the appropriate use oftypography in a variety of design applications. Emphasisis placed on the basic design principles of typographiccompositions and typesetting. A range of theoretical andapplied projects will be used to investigate typography asa fundamental communication tool. Students use bothtraditional and digital media employing page layout andsoftware programs that utilize type.Prerequisite: GRAD101, GRAD105Lab Fee RequiredGRAD128COMPUTER GRAPHICS II (3 Cr) (2:2)This course provides students with the intensive explorationof advanced digital imaging as it applies to photographycreating PDF documents, optimizing web graphics andcomplex layered images. Students will perfect their abilityto creatively use digital imaging software to createsophisticated graphics for print and the web. Furtherstudy and practical application will be applied to creatingdocuments for both the Internet and print mediums. Anemphasis is placed on developing quality portfolio pieces.Prerequisite: GRAD105Lab Fee RequiredGRAD132DESIGNING AND PRINTING STYLIZED BOOKS(3 Cr) (2:2)This course is designed for art and design students whowish to create and publish children’s books, short stories,cartoons, anime, poems, or collections. Students will learnto design and lay out their material (drawings, paintings,photographs, and scanned images) through the use ofillustration software (Adobe Illustrator®). The resultingimages will be managed through the use of softwaredesigned for image manipulation (Adobe PhotoShop®).The culmination of the artistic rendering will be integratedinto a high-end composition through the use of specializedsoftware (Adobe InDesign®) for output to print. In additionto the use of software, the course will introduce the studentto the basics of color theory, typography, design, layout,pagination, preparation for print, and final print. The focusof the student’s creative efforts throughout the semesterwill be upon the creation of a full color bound booklet.Prerequisite: GRAD105Lab Fee RequiredGRAD135ADVERTISING & PACKAGE DESIGN (3 Cr) (2:2)This course introduces the student to the development,scheduling, and production of 3D primary and secondarypackaging plus related print materials. The focus of thecourse is on design, research, marketing, advertising, andsales for the retail marketplace. Students will obtain aworking knowledge of product related resources such asphotography, printing, product/model comprehensives,sales samples, molding, and quality control. The coursewill also explore the preparation of all products and materialfor final production.Prerequisite: GRAD122Lab Fee RequiredGRAD140DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION AND PRODUCTION(3 Cr) (2:2)This course focuses on the introduction and development ofstudio skills in the creative use of illustration materials anddesign principles. The student will experiment with a widerange of techniques and media including colored pencil,graphite, watercolors, and computer illustration usingindustry standard paint and drawing software. Students willwork with their hand drawings and scanning, combining fineart and graphic design to develop professional portfoliopieces. The student will learn illustration theory as a meansof communication and will work on projects includingchildren’s book and magazine illustration, spot illustrationsfor the web, print and pre-press information. Final artprojects will be produced in a variety of media, whilestudents combine illustration with other fine art andadvertising design skills to create a professional commercialart portfolio.Prerequisite: GRAD105 and GRAD128Lab Fee RequiredGRAD141ANIMATION AND DESIGN (3 Cr) (2:2)In this course, students will learn to create 2-dimensionalanimations and interactive websites using a variety of artsoftware. Topics covered include good interface design,character animation, morphing, tweening, storyboarding,sound and interactivity. Students will create a completestory animation and an interactive portfolio or website fortheir final project.Prerequisite: GRAD105Lab Fee RequiredGRAD142TYPOGRAPHY AND COLOR FOR DESIGNERS(3 Cr) (2:2)This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of type.Topics covered will include letterforms, text layout andproblem solving for print and digital media. The technologyand history of typography will be covered as well as pagelayout and software programs utilizing type. Students willalso learn about the nature of color on paper and on thecomputer, in the printing press and beyond. Color theory,

sussex.edu • 973.300.2207history and preparation information about color for printand web will be covered.Prerequisite: GRAD101 and GRAD105Lab Fee RequiredGRAD144COLOR FOR DESIGNERS (3 Cr) (2:2)This course is an introduction to color intended for thedesigner in a technology driven world. The course willemphasize insight into color terminology, traditional colortheory, and the perception and use of color in all media.Additional focus is placed on the essential principles andelements of design and their application to a variety ofstudio projects. Further exploration of the future of colorwill also be covered.Prerequisite: GRAD101, GRAD105Lab Fee RequiredGRAD150STORYBOARDING AND SEQUENTIALSTORYTELLING (3 Cr) (2:2)This course is designed to introduce the student totechniques used by artists and graphic designers whenthey create characters and environments prior to animationon the computer. Students begin by using a paper andpencil approach to create characters and the world theyinhabit. Students then learn to map out on paper the waythat the story will unfold. The use of this "pencil and paper”approach helps students explore and develop their owncreative process and teaches them to take their ideas fromintangible abstracts to fully visualized concepts.Lab Fee RequiredGRAD153CHARACTER DESIGN (3 Cr) (2:2)This course is designed to introduce the student to theessential craft of developing characters for stories, games,and other forms of video entertainment. Before any ofthese entertainment forms can be pursued, an artist mustdevelop successful characters,. Students will learn that thethousands of hours of work and countless frames of videoinvolved in these endeavors all depend on the success ofthe artist’s vision, and they will have the opportunity tostudy different forms of character development rangingfrom the elegant lines of Japanese Anime to the poignantexpressions of King Kong. Pencil, paper, clay, and polymerwill all be used along with sketched storyboards to helpcharacter designer’s work with authors and directors toidentify and realize projects.Lab Fee RequiredGRAD1583D MODELING (3 Cr) (2:2)This course is designed to introduce the student to thebasic concepts of modeling, texturing, and lighting and theirapplication to 3D projects. Students will learn how artistsbuild and sculpt 3D models, give them detailed textures,and light them in dozens of different ways using computersoftware. Topics include user interface, polygonal modeling,NURBS modeling, 3D cameras, lighting execution, texturesand mapping.Prerequisite: COMS110 or COMS113Lab Fee RequiredGRAD162CHARACTER MODELING IN 3D (3 Cr) (2:2)This course introduces students to the art of 3D anatomyand sculpting. Using conceptual drawings and sculptures,students will learn to visualize and render their creations in a3D perspective. Utilizing 3DS Max, bones and controllerswill be added to these characters, enabling them to becomeanimated works of art.Prerequisite: GRAD153 and GRAD158Lab Fee RequiredGRAD1633D ENVIRONMENTS (3 Cr) (2:2)This course is designed to introduce the student toadvanced, organic modeling techniques, advancedtexturing, and lighting and their applications to 3DEnvironments. Students will learn how to utilize theseadvanced techniques to construct a virtual environment withcreativity and appeal. Topics include organic modeling andedge flow, environmental textures and their applications, 3Dcameras and the viewer perspective and advanced lighting.Prerequisite: GRAD158GRAD164CHARACTER ANIMATION IN 3D (3 Cr) (2:2)This course is designed to help the student developskill in the animation of inanimate objects, characterand interactivity between the two. Students will use apredetermined character to develop weight, emotion, andinteractivity with personality and purpose. The course willexpose students to traditional animation techniques, suchas keyframing, pose-to-pose, and then help students seehow these techniques apply to sophisticated 3D animationsoftware such as 3DMAX.Prerequisite: GRAD158Lab Fee RequiredGRAD203PRINT PRODUCTION (3 Cr) (2:2)This course places emphasis on student proficiency in thepre-press stage of graphic design. Beginning with traditionalpaste-up skills and concepts, and transitioning to computer,students will learn how to make the artwork they createsuitable for printing. Class lectures and projects will focuson preparing accurate files using a variety of softwareapplications. An in-depth study of various printingprocesses, links, and paper is also included in the course.Students will learn to work effectively with service bureaus,and, when possible, the course will include tours of printingplants and a large, full-service output bureau. Completedprojects would be suitable for inclusion in student portfolios.Prerequisite: GRAD122, GRAD144Lab Fee RequiredCOURSE DESCRIPTIONS • 7113

Sussex County Community College Catalog 2010–2012COURSE DESCRIPTIONS • 7114COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 7GRAD210DESIGNING FOR INTERACTIVITY (3 Cr) (2:2)This course is an introduction to multimedia productionusing the latest professional authoring software to learndesign principles and production processes essential tothe creation of successful web design and multimediaprojects, including basic animation and interactivity withthe integration of sound and graphics. Planning completeprojects as well as screen and interface design are coveredat the introductory level. The emphasis is on practicalexperience using multimedia and web design softwareon both the MAC and PC platforms. Preparation of adigital portfolio is emphasized, as is the developmentof presentation skills for the corporate or freelanceenvironment. Practical experience in concept generation,thumbnail sketching, storyboarding, and projectorganization are covered.Prerequisite: GRAD128Lab Fee RequiredGRAD220DIGITAL FINE ART I (3 Cr) (2:2)This fine art course serves as an introduction to the history,theory and software applications that are currently employedin the field of digital art. As a foundation for future creativeendeavors, students will gain understanding of the aestheticand creative possibilities inherent in the relationship betweendigital and traditional fine art mediums. Using digital tools,students will engage in drawing and painting.Prerequisite: ARTA101 and ARTA180Lab Fee RequiredGRAD235VIDEO AND MOTION GRAPHICS (3 Cr) (2:2)This course introduces students to software products(editing suites and special effects) that are now widely usedin the gaming and entertainment industries for editing andgraphic manipulation. Students will learn to use specializedcompositing tools to edit scenes, insert graphic effects,place sound effects, and blend music to create a finalprofessional product. Software packages used in this classinclude Adobe’s After Effects® and Premiere®.Lab Fee RequiredPrerequisite: GRAD128 and GRAD164GRAD240MULTIMEDIA DESIGN FOR DIGITAL VIDEOAND AUDIO (3 Cr) (2:2)This course uses state of the art digital video and audioediting software so students will learn how to capture andmanipulate video and sound, how to create streaming audioand video, how to create QuickTime movies and panoramasalong with advanced Flash based movies for the Internet.Topics covered will include the latest web technologies tokeep current in an ever-changing field. Students will workon both MAC and PC platforms and will also work in astudio environment for further experience on current andindustry standard equipment.Prerequisite: GRAD105GRAD250SPECIAL TOPICS IN GRAPHIC DESIGNThis course focuses on selected topics in graphic designtechnology. Since topics may change each time the courseis offered, students should consult the course-offeringschedule each semester.Prerequisite: GRAD105Lab Fee RequiredGRAD280GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERNSHIP (2 Cr) (1:6)This course is designed for Graphic Design majors whohave demonstrated advanced skill levels and for thosewho have potential to perform professionally in a workenvironment. Internships include practical work experiencein an on or off campus business or project (i.e. advertisingagencies, graphic design businesses or corporate artdepartments). An emphasis on personal presentationand success in the workplace is coveredCorequisite: GRAD135Prerequisite: GRAD122, GRAD144GRAD281PORTFOLIO PREPARATION AND PRESENTATION(1 Cr) (1:0)In this course, students will develop a portfolio ofprofessional quality which is representative of technicaland creative skills and career objectives. Excellent portfolioorganization and resume presentation, will be stressed.Cover letters, interviewing styles and image presentationwill be discussed. Students will write their goals, both shortand long range, create a resume and develop a digital andprinted portfolio for critique, suitable for presentation to aschool, client or job interview.Corequisite: GRAD135Prerequisite: GRAD122, GRAD144GERMANGRMN101ELEMENTARY GERMAN I (3 Cr) (3:0)This is an introductory course in German emphasizingfundamentals of speaking, reading, writing, and listening.The course focuses on building basic vocabulary andintroducing students to the German culture. It is designedfor students with no German experience.GRMN102ELEMENTARY GERMAN II (3 Cr) (3:0)This course is a continuation of GRMN101 with anemphasis on the fundamentals of speaking, writing andlistening. The course focuses on building basic vocabularyand continuing the study of German culture.Prerequisite: GRMN101 (Grade of C) or two years of highschool German (Grade of C)GRMN201INTERMEDIATE GERMAN I (3 Cr) (3:0)This course is a continuation of GRMN102, developing

sussex.edu • 973.300.2207skills in speaking, reading, writing, and listening at theintermediate level.Prerequisite: GRMN102 (Grade of C) or three years of highschool German (Grade of C), or its equivalent.GRMN202INTERMEDIATE GERMAN II (3 Cr) (3:0)This is a continuation of GRMN201developing skills inspeaking, reading, writing, and listening at the intermediatelevel.Prerequisite: GRMN201 (Grade of C) or permission ofInstructor.GRMN250SPECIAL TOPICS IN GERMAN (3 Cr) (3:0)This course focuses on selected topics in German. Thiscourse will provide an opportunity to expand the modemlanguage offerings into the areas of history, literature, andcivilization.HISTORYHIST101HISTORY OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION I (3 Cr) (3:0)This course emphasizes the political, social, economic,technological, and cultural forces that influenced thehistorical development of Western Civilization to 1648.Major topics include: Ancient Civilizations, Greece andRome, Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Reformation.HIST102HISTORY OF WESTERN CIVILIZATION II (3 Cr) (3:0)This course is a survey of Western Civilization since 1648with emphasis on the concepts and historical movementsvital to understanding the modem world. Major topicsinclude the development of law and government, theemergence of the major ideologies of the nineteenth andtwentieth centuries, the industrial revolution and economicmodernization, 20th century “isms” and the impact of socialand cultural development in Western Europe.HIST105U.S. HISTORY I (3 Cr) (3:0)This course is an examination of United States historyfrom the age of discovery through the Civil War. Particularemphasis will be placed on the social, economic, andpolitical forces that were responsible for the developmentof the new nation.HIST106U.S. HISTORY II (3 Cr) (3:0)This course is an examination of United States history fromReconstruction through the present. Particular emphasiswill be placed on major themes in United States' politics,society, economics, and diplomacy.HIST110HISTORY & HERITAGE OF SUSSEX COUNTY(3 Cr) (3:0)This course will present a study of Sussex County historyand heritage. Using speakers, tours, and study materials,students will be exploring 200 years of Sussex Countyhistory and heritage.HIST20120th CENTURY ASIA (3 Cr) (3:0)This course will examine the major events, ideas, and forcesthat have shaped the Asian world in the years after 1898.Special attention will be paid to the interaction of Westernideas of political freedom, economic development, andimperialism with the classical ideas of Asian societies.Demographic and other social cultural traits as well as theimpact of modernization on traditional societies will likewisebe assessed.HIST250SPECIAL TOPICS IN HISTORYThis course focuses on selected topics in History. Since thetopics may change each time the course is offered, studentsshould consult the course-offering schedule each semester.HOTEL, RESTAURANTMANAGEMENTHOST101INTRODUCTION TO HOTEL, RESTAURANT, ANDINSTITUTIONAL MANAGEMENT (3 Cr) (3:0)This course is designed to provide the student with anoverview of the hospitality industry and focuses on therole of the professional manager within the industry. Topicsinclude hotel and restaurant operation; meeting, event,and convention planning; travel and tourism; recreationand leisure management; gaming and casino operation;hospitality marketing; and human resource managementwithin the framework of the hospitality industry. Careeropportunities within the industry will also be addressed,as well as the ethical operation of hospitality enterprises.HUMANITIESHUMN101SURVEY OF WORLD CULTURE I (3 Cr) (3:0)This survey course explores the evolution of western andnon-western key ideas in art, music, and literature fromprehistoric times to the 14th century. Emphasis is placed onthe comparison of social, economic, religious, and politicalforces in the arts in a variety of cultures and diverse people.HUMN102SURVEY OF WORLD CULTURE II (3 Cr) (3:0)This survey course explores the evolution of western andnon-western key ideas in art, music, and literature from the15th to 21st century societies. Emphasis is placed on thecomparison of social, economic, religious, and politicalforces in the arts in a variety of cultures and diverse people.HUMN250SPECIAL TOPICS IN WORLD CULTUREThis course focuses on selected topics in World Culture.Since the topics may change each time the course isoffered; students should consult the course offeringschedule each semester.COURSE DESCRIPTIONS • 7115

Sussex County Community College Catalog 2010–2012COURSE DESCRIPTIONS • 7COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 7HUMAN SERVICESHUMS101INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL SERVICES (3 Cr) (3:0)This course introduces students to social service agenciesand policies, the history of social welfare programs, and thegoals and values of social work as a profession.HUMS120INTERVIEWING AND COUNSELING (3 Cr) (3:0)This course will focus on skills, theories, and principlesof interviewing in human service settings. Emphasis willbe placed on counseling techniques, group dynamicsand cultural bias in the interview process. Offered fallsemester only.HUMS160CRISIS INTERVENTION (3 Cr) (3:0)This course will assist individuals who are in frontlinepositions to make decisions and provide assessmentswhen dealing with clients in a crisis situation.Corequisite: HUMS101Prerequisite: PSYC101 or permission of InstructorHUMS170INTRODUCTION TO GERONTOLOGY (3 Cr) (3:0)This course introduces the student to a range of topicsrelevant to working directly with the elderly population,including the changing roles of older adults in postindustrialsocieties, the human services needs of olderadults, community resources for older adults, issuesinvolved in working with families and caregivers, andknowledge of adult developmental processes.HUMS175INTRODUCTION TO DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES(3 Cr) (3:0)This course provides an overview of developmentaldisabilities. Emphasis is placed on the history ofdevelopmental disabilities, details of various disabilities,the community and institutional service delivery system,and state and federal funding systems. Additionally, thecourse will examine health, adaptive behavior, abuse andneglect issues, as well as program planning and individualsupports that contribute to greater quality of life forpersons with developmental disabilities.HUMS203HUMAN BEHAVIOR IN THE SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT:DIVERSITY (3 Cr) (3:0)This course explores the interaction between the individualand the social environment. Emphasis is placed on effectsof and responses to varying forms of prejudice anddiscrimination. Additionally, issues of race/ethnicity,socio-economic class, gender and sexual orientationare examined as they impact upon direct practice in thesocial work field.Prerequisite: HUMS101, PSYC101HUMS205SOCIAL WELFARE POLICY (3 Cr) (3:0)This course examines the history and philosophy of U.S.social welfare policy from World War I through the present.The relative impact of political, social, and economic forceson policy decisions is examined in depth, and U.S. Policy iscompared to that of other western democracies.Prerequisite: HUMS101 and SOCA101HUMS210INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE INTERVENTIONS(3 Cr) (3:0)This course explains all aspects of domestic violence,sexual violence and abuse from a feminist perspective.Completion of this course may be considered as thevolunteer and/or staff training required by DomesticAbuse & Sexual Assault intervention Services D.A.S.IHUMS220FIELD EXPERIENCE IN HUMAN SERVICES(3 Cr) (1:4)This course serves as an internship providing experientiallearning through student involvement in a local agency.Prerequisite: Completion of 21 credits of Human ServicesCoursework (Grade of C) and permission of CertificateCoordinator.HUMS221FIELD EXPERIENCE IN HUMAN SERVICES II(3 Cr) (1:8)This course serves as an internship providing experientiallearning through student involvement in a local agency.Prerequisite: HUMS220 and permission of ProgramCoordinatorHUMS250SPECIAL TOPICS IN HUMAN SERVICESThis course focuses on selected topics in human services.Since the topics may change each time the course isoffered, students should consult the course-offeringschedule each semester.ITALIANITAL101ELEMENTARY ITALIAN I (3 Cr) (3:0)This is an introductory course in Italian emphasizing thefundamentals of speaking, reading, writing, and listening.The course focuses on building basic vocabulary andintroducing students to the Italian culture. It is designedfor students with no Italian experience.ITAL102ELEMENTARY ITALIAN II (3 Cr) (3:0)This course is a continuation of ITAL101 with an emphasison the fundamentals of speaking, reading, writing, andlistening. The course focuses on building basic vocabularyand continuing the study of the Italian culture.Prerequisite: ITAL101 (Grade of C) or two years of highschool Italian (Grade of C)116

sussex.edu • 973.300.2207ITAL201INTERMEDIATE ITALIAN I (3 Cr) (3:0)This course is continuation of ITAL102, developing skills inspeaking, reading, writing, and listening at the intermediatelevel.Prerequisite: ITAL102 (Grade of C) or three years of highschool Italian (Grade of C) or its equivalentITAL202INTERMEDIATE ITALIAN II (3 Cr) (3:0)This is a continuation of ITAL201, developing skills inspeaking, reading, writing, and listening at the intermediatelevel.Prerequisite: ITAL201 (Grade of C) or permission of theinstructor.ITAL250SPECIAL TOPICS IN ITALIANThis course focuses on selected topics in Italian. Thiscourse will provide an opportunity to expand the modernlanguage offerings into the areas of history, literature, andcivilization.LEGAL STUDIESLEGA100/POLS111INTRO TO THE AMERICAN LEGAL SYSTEM(3 Cr) (3:0)This course is an introduction to the fundamental principlesof the American Legal System. Topics include the structureof the state and federal court systems, legal terminology,and constitutional law decisions affecting every citizen andhow to work within the system. Students will visit theSuperior Court.LEGA103NEW JERSEY PRACTICE (3 Cr) (3:0)This course is an in-depth study of the Civil Court Rulesfor the New Jersey Court System. Each student will drafta summons, complaint, an answer, affirmative defenses,a counterclaim, a cross-claim, a third-party complaint,discovery requests and motions consistent with New JerseyCourt Rules.LEGA105LEGAL RESEARCH & WRITING I (3 Cr) (3:0)This course is an introduction to the legal researchprocess and legal writing. Topics include use of a lawlibrary, research techniques, computer-assisted legalresearch, writing office memoranda and case briefs.Prerequisite: ENGL101LEGA106CIVIL LITIGATION (3 Cr) (3:0)This course is an introduction to the principles of civillitigation. Topics include client interview, investigation andevidence, courts and jurisdiction, alternative disputeresolution, pleadings, discovery, motion practice, and trial.Special emphasis is given to the Canon of Ethics and theCode of Professional Responsibility in representing clientsduring the litigation process.LEGA110ESTATES & TRUSTS (3 Cr) (3:0)This course is a study of basic estate planning andadministration of decedents' estates. Topics includeintestacy, wills, probate, federal and state taxes, accounting,and distribution of assets. Students learn to draft wills andprepare inheritance tax forms.Prerequisite: LEGA100LEGA115REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS (3 Cr) (3:0)This course is a study of New Jersey real estate legalpractice and procedures. Topics include conveyancing,forms, and the theory and practice of real estate transactions.Sample cases are used to illustrate the legal assistant's rolein real property conveyance. Landlord-tenant laws andeviction procedures are also discussed.Prerequisite: LEGA100LEGA120FAMILY LAW (3 Cr) (3:0)This course is an introduction to New Jersey family law.Topics include divorce, annulment, property distribution,child custody, alimony, and support and visitation ofchildren. New Jersey forms and procedures are reviewed.Students examine case studies and prepare matrimonialpleadings, agreements, and pre-trial memoranda.Prerequisite: LEGA100LEGA210LEGAL RESEARCH AND WRITING II (3 Cr) (3:0)This course builds upon the knowledge gained in LegalResearch and Writing I. Emphasis is placed on computerassisted legal research and advanced brief writing.Prerequisite: LEGA105LEGA215BANKRUPTCY (3 Cr) (3:0)This course will provide an overview of the three mostutilized Chapters of the Bankruptcy Code: Chapters 7,11, and 13. Concepts covered will include Property ofthe Estate, Exemptions, Discharge of Debts, Claims andBusiness and Personal Reorganizations. Additionally, theroles of the parties in a Bankruptcy case will be identifiedand students will be familiarized with various researchsources.LEGA217WORKER'S COMPENSATION (3 Cr) (3:0)This course will provide an overview and practicalapplication of the Workers Compensation statutory methodof providing benefits to an employee or his dependentwho suffers a personal injury or death by accident oroccupational disease arising out of and in the courseof employment.LEGA218TORTS (3 Cr) (3:0)This course is an introduction to the Law of Torts. Topicsinclude torts against the person, torts against property, tortsagainst reputation, malpractice, torts against civil rights,COURSE DESCRIPTIONS • 7117

Sussex County Community College Catalog 2010–2012COURSE DESCRIPTIONS • 7COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 7defenses to tort claims, remedies for tort claims, andcareers in tort law.Prerequisite: LEGA100LEGA223CONSTITUTIONAL LAW (3 Cr) (3:0)This course will examine the U.S. Constitution as theframework for government. Leading decisions of the U.S.Supreme Court will be analyzed in the areas of Civil Rightsand Civil Liberties with emphasis on the Bill of Rights, the13th, 14th and 15th amendments.LEGA225LAW OFFICE MANAGEMENT (3 Cr) (3:0)This course will cover the fundamentals of law officemanagement and organization. Subjects covered include:basic principles and structure of management, employmentopportunities for the paralegal, timekeeping, trust,accounting systems, marketing issues, administrative andsubstantive systems in the law office and law practicetechnology.LEGA250SPECIAL TOPICS IN PARALEGAL STUDIESThis course focuses on special topics in Paralegal Studies.Since the topics may change each time the course isoffered, students should consult the course-offeringschedule each semester.LEGA280PARALEGAL INTERNSHIP (2 Cr) (1:4)This course places the student in a supervised internship.A classroom component of the course focuses on legalethics, interpersonal skills, resume preparation andinterviewing techniques.Prerequisite: LEGA100, LEGA103, and LEGA105, LEGA106,3 additional LEGAL credits, and permission of advisorMATHEMATICSMATH005BASIC MATH REVIEW (1-IC) (1:0)This course is a brief review of basic mathematical conceptsdesigned specifically for students who have taken themathematics placement test and have not yet takenBasic Mathematics. Topics include whole numbers,fractions, decimals, ratios and proportions, percents,exponents, and square roots. In order to pass the course,students must achieve proficiency on a retake of themathematics placement test.Prerequisite: Appropriate mathematics placement scoreand no previous enrollment in MATH010MATH010BASIC MATHEMATICS (3 IC) (3:0)This course equips students with a working knowledge ofthe fundamentals of mathematics. Emphasis is placed onthe understanding of basic mathematical concepts. Topicsinclude whole numbers, fractions, decimals, ratios andproportions, percents, exponents, and square roots. BasicMathematics is offered in the traditional classroom settingor in a self-paced computerized setting.MATH012BASIC ALGEBRA REVIEW (1-IC) (1:0)This course provides a review of the content of MATH023,Basic Algebra. It is designed for students who have takenthe algebra placement test and have not yet taken BasicAlgebra or Introductory Algebra I or II. In order to pass thiscourse, students must achieve proficiency on a retake of thealgebra placement test.Prerequisite: Appropriate algebra placement score and noprevious enrollment in MATH023MATH015INTRODUCTORY ALGEBRA I (3-IC) (3:0)This course, the first part of a two-semester basic algebrasequence, equips students with a working knowledge ofbasic algebraic concepts with a strong emphasis onproblem-solving skills. Topics include variable expressions,first degree equations and inequalities, exponents, andpolynomials. Upon successful completion of this course,the student must enter MATH017.Prerequisite: MATH010 (Grade of CI) or appropriatemathematics placement scoreMATH017INTRODUCTORY ALGEBRA II (3-IC) (3:0)This course is a required continuation of MATH015.Successful completion of this course constitutes completionof the MATH015/017 math sequence. This course equipsstudents with a working knowledge of basic algebraicconcepts with a strong emphasis on problem-solving skillsand prepares students to enter MATH040, MATH104,MATH106, or MATH210. Topics include factoring, algebraicfractions, graphing, systems of equations, radicalexpressions and quadratic equations.Prerequisite: MATH015 (Grade of CI)MATH023BASIC ALGEBRA (3-IC) (3:0)This course equips students with a working knowledgeof basic algebraic concepts with a strong emphasis onproblem-solving skills and prepares students to enterMATH040, MATH104, MATH106, or MATH210. Topicsinclude variable expressions, first degree equations andinequalities, exponents, polynomials, factoring, algebraicfractions, graphing, systems of equations, radicalexpressions, and quadratic equations. Students whowant a slower-paced course may elect to enroll in theMATH015/MATH017 sequence.Prerequisite: MATH010 (Grade of CI) or appropriatemathematics placement score; and appropriate algebraplacement scoreMATH040INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA (3-IC) (3:0)This course equips students with the algebraic conceptsnecessary for pre-calculus. Topics include completing thesquare, the quadratic formula, absolute value equations and118

sussex.edu • 973.300.2207inequalities, graphing linear and quadratic functions, rationalexponents, radical equations, and complex numbers.Prerequisite: MATH017 (Grade of CI) or MATH023(Grade of CI) or appropriate algebra placement scoreMATH104CONTEMPORARY MATHEMATICS (3 Cr) (3:0)This course surveys several basic concepts of mathematicsdesigned to give non-scientific/non-technical majors anunderstanding of the breadth of mathematics in areasother than computational application. Topics include: logic,financial management, geometry, measurement, probabilityand statistics.Prerequisite: Grade of CI or better in MATH017/MATH023or appropriate algebra placement scoreMATH105TECHNICAL MATHEMATICS I (3 Cr) (3:0)This course is designed to increase students' mathematicalknowledge and skills with an emphasis on applications intechnological occupations. Topics include measurementanalysis, algebraic and geometric topics, graphics, problemsolving, logarithms and an introduction to trigonometry andvectors.MATH106MATHEMATICAL CONCEPTS (3 Cr) (3:0)This course surveys several concepts of mathematicsdesigned to give non-scientific/non-technical majors anunderstanding of the breadth of mathematics in areas otherthan computational application. Topics include: problemsolving, the real number system, linear and quadraticequations, exponents and logarithms, graphs and functions,and mathematical systems.Prerequisite: MATH017 (Grade of CI) or MATH023(Grade of CI) or appropriate algebra placement scoreMATH108STATISTICS (3 Cr) (3:0)This course includes the following topics: organizationof data, measures of central tendency and dispersion,probability, the normal and binomial distributions,confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, analysis ofvariance, and correlation.Prerequisite: MATH017 (Grade of CI) or MATH023 (Gradeof CI) or appropriate algebra placement scoreMATH110PRE-CALCULUS I (3 Cr) (3:0)This course is designed to strengthen algebraic skills andgive students the math confidence to proceed with calculusand other higher forms of mathematics. Topics includethe study of functions, graphing techniques, polynomial,rational, exponential and logarithmic functions and systemsof equations and inequalities.Prerequisite: MATH040 (Grade of CI) or appropriatepre-calculus placement scoreMATH112PRE-CALCULUS II (3 Cr) (3:0)This course is a continuation of Pre-Calculus I. Itemphasizes mastery of the basic concepts of trigonometry,vectors, and conic sections. Topics include trigonometricfunctions, applied and analytical trigonometry, and anintroduction to analytic geometry.Corequisite: MATH110MATH113CALCULUS I (4 Cr) (4:0)This course includes a review of algebraic andtranscendental functions and their graphs; study of theconcepts of limits and continuity, the derivative and itsapplications; introduction to integration and its applications.Prerequisite: MATH110 and MATH112 (Grades of C)or appropriate pre-calculus placement scoreMATH114CALCULUS II (4 Cr) (4:0)This course is the second semester of a three semestersequence of introductory calculus. Topics includeintegration techniques, applications of integration,indeterminate forms, infinite series, parametric equations,and polar coordinates.Prerequisite: MATH113 (Grade of C)MATH118APPLIED COLLEGE MATH (4 Cr) (4:0)This course is a study in topics which provides a basisfor continuing courses in mathematics and the physicalsciences. This course includes trigonometric, exponentialand logarithmic functions, the theory of equations, andintroductions to statistics and to complex numbers. Thiscourses transfers only to an Engineering Technologiesdegree program.Prerequisite: MATH040 or equivalentMATH119APPLIED CALCULUS (4 Cr) (4:0)This course is a continuation of Applied CollegeMathematics and covers analytic geometry, differentiation,trigonometric identities, and methods of integration.Prerequisite: MATH118MATH201DISCRETE MATHEMATICS (4 Cr) (4:0)This course provides an introduction to discretemathematics and its applications. Topics include elementaryset theory, logic, combinatorics, relations, graphics andtrees, functions and number theory.Prerequisite: MATH113MATH205BUSINESS CALCULUS (3 Cr) (3:0)This course introduces students to the techniques ofdifferential and integral calculus. Emphasis is placed onthe applications of limits, derivatives and integrals in thefield of business.Prerequisite: MATH110COURSE DESCRIPTIONS • 7119

Sussex County Community College Catalog 2010–2012COURSE DESCRIPTIONS • 7COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 7MATH213CALCULUS III (4 Cr) (4:0)This course is a continuation of Calculus II. Topics includeanalytic geometry in three dimensions, functions of severalvariables, partial derivatives, multiple integrals, vectors, andintroduction to vector calculus.Prerequisite: MATH114 (Grade of C)MATH215LINEAR ALGEBRA (4 Cr) (4:0)This course provides an introduction to Linear Algebra andits applications. Topics include systems of linear equationsand matrices, determinants, vectors and vector spaces,linear transformations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors.Prerequisite: MATH114 (Grade of C)MATH220ORDINARY DIFFERENTIAL EOUATIONS WITHAPPLICATIONS (4 Cr) (4:0)This course covers first and second order ordinarydifferential equations; systems of ordinary differentialequations; applications of ordinary differential equations;and numeric and computational modeling techniques. Thenumeric modeling will be done by computer programming.Prerequisite: MATH114MATH250SPECIAL TOPICS IN MATHEMATICSThis course focuses on selected topics in mathematics.Since topics may change each time the course is offered,students should consult the course-offering schedule eachsemester.MUSICMUSC101MUSIC APPRECIATION (3 Cr) (3:0)This course is a study and appreciation of music throughdirected listening of recordings, films, demonstrations, liveperformances and readings. The class will focus on theelements of music by exploring examples from a range ofmusical styles, including classical music, ethnomusicaltraditions, jazz, and rock. Active class participation andattendance of live performance(s) are required.MUSC105CHORUS I (1 Cr) (1:0)This course provides training in style and interpretationof music from all periods of history. It allows students theopportunity to perform in public. (Students may participateon a non-credit basis).MUSC106CHORUS II (1 Cr) (1:0)Continuation of MUSC105.MUSC107CHORUS III (I Cr) (1:0)Continuation of MUSC105 and MUSC106.MUSC110INTRODUCTORY MUSIC THEORY (3 Cr) (3:0)This course is a beginning level study of music theory,including: notation (reading and dictation), ear training,keyboard skills and basic harmony. Active classparticipation is required, and students must haveregular access to a piano or keyboard.MUSC250SPECIAL TOPICS IN MUSICThis course focuses on selected topics in Music. Sincetopics may change each time the course is offered, studentsshould consult the course-offering schedule each semester.OFFICE SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGYOSTE211WORD PROCESSING (3 Cr) (2:2)This introductory course is designed to help studentsdevelop entry level word processing skills through (1)concepts and (2) hands on word processing equipment, suchas word processors and professional computers. Documentpreparation (letters, manuscripts, reports) is the major focusof the applications learning activities in this course.Prerequisite: OSTE101Lab Fee RequiredOSTE244MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY I (3 Cr) (3:0)This course is an introduction to the world of medicinethrough a system of building thousands of medical terms.It begins the study of the fascinating terminology used inthis critical, high-tech and stimulating world. This courseis designed for anyone who wishes to learn medicalterminologyOSTE246MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY II (3 Cr) (3:0)This course continues the building of thousands of medicalterms via its specialized fields and anatomical systems.Because of the continual growth and advances in the medicalfield, thousands of words are constantly being added to thedictionary annually; thus, contributing significantly to theprogress of medicine and its terminology. This course isdesigned for anyone interested in the world of medicine oranyone pursuing the medical transcription certificate.Prerequisite: OSTE244PERFORMING ARTSPERA102ACTING I (3 Cr) (3:0)This is a course that offers an in depth study of characterportrayal and scene development with a focus on improvingthe skills required to perform a role from a script or fromimprovisation. This course requires student collaborationand attendance at local professional theater productions atan additional cost to the student.120

sussex.edu • 973.300.2207PERA103ACTING II (3 Cr) (3:0)This course is a continuation of Acting I with an emphasison theory and practice, including class and publicperformance. This course requires student collaborationand attendance at professional theater productions at anadditional cost to the student.Prerequisite: PERA101PERA106ADVANCED ACTING I (3 Cr) (3:0)This is a course that offers an in depth study of characterportrayal and scene development with a focus on improvingthe skills required to perform a role from a script or fromimprovisation. This course requires student collaborationand attendance at professional theater productions at anadditional cost to the student.Prerequisite: PERA103PERA107ADVANCED ACTING II (3 Cr) (3:0)This course is a continuation of Advanced Acting I with anemphasis on theory and practice, including class and publicperformance. This course requires student collaboration andattendance at professional theater productions at anadditional cost to the student.Prerequisite: PERA103 or other acting class experiencePERA110THEATER WORKSHOP I (3 Cr) (1:6)This course is a practical study of theatrical productionby intensive script study and supervised technical projectswhich culminate in performances for live audiences.Students work as cast or production staff and receiveperiodic evaluation. This course requires studentcollaboration and attendance at professional theaterproductions at an additional cost to the student.PERA111THEATER WORKSHOP II (3 Cr) (1:6)This course is a continuation of Theater Workshop I withemphasis on study of theatrical production by intensivescript study and supervised technical projects whichculminate in performances for live audiences. Studentswork as cast or production staff and receive periodicevaluation. This course requires student collaborationand attendance at professional theater productions atan additional cost to the student.Prerequisite: PERA110PERA120PERFORMANCE AND PRODUCTION I (3 Cr) (2:2)This course is a hands-on experience for those accepted forthe College’s theatre productions, either as a performer orproduction support personnel. The course content includes,but is not limited to: acting, stage designing, lighting, sound,costumes, makeup, stage management, assistant directing,and understudying.Prerequisite: permission of InstructorPERA121PERFORMANCE AND PRODUCTION II ( 3 Cr) (2:2)This course is a continuation of Performance andProduction II.Prerequisite: PERA120 and permission of InstructorPERA208/ENGL208HISTORY OF THE THEATER I (3 Cr) (3:0)This course is a survey of dramatic literature and theatricalhistory from ancient times through the Renaissance.Students will be introduced to all areas of the theaterincluding: acting, directing, design, and theater architecture.Prerequisite: ENGL101PERA209/ENGL209HISTORY OF THE THEATER II (3 Cr) (3:0)This course is a survey of dramatic literature and theatricalhistory from the Renaissance through modern times.Students will be introduced to all areas of the theaterincluding: acting, directing, design, and theater architecture.Prerequisite: ENGL101PERA220PERFORMANCE AND PRODUCTION III (3 Cr) (2:2)This course is a continuation of Performance andProduction II.Prerequisite: permission of InstructorPERA221PERFORMANCE AND PRODUCTION IV (3 Cr) (2:2)This course is a continuation of Performance andProduction III.Prerequisite: permission of InstructorPERA250SPECIAL TOPICS IN PERFORMING ARTSThis course focuses on special topics in Performing Arts.Since the topics may change each time the course isoffered, students should consult the course-offeringschedule each semester.PHILOSOPHYPHIL110PHILOSOPHY AND THE MEANING OF LIFE(3 Cr) (3:0)This course is an introduction to philosophical analysisthrough an examination of the recurring issue of philosophyand the meaning of life. Topics of discussion will include:nature and methodology of philosophy, reality, existence ofGod, human freedom, and the value of existence.PHIL201COMPARATIVE RELIGIONS (3 Cr) (3:0)This course introduces students to religions of the worldand fosters mutual respect and interreligious understanding.Topics include Buddhism (including Zen), Christianity,Hinduism, Islam, Jainism, Judaism, Shintoism and Taoism.COURSE DESCRIPTIONS • 7121

Sussex County Community College Catalog 2010–2012COURSE DESCRIPTIONS • 7COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 7PHIL203HISTORY OF MODERN PHILOSOPHY (3 Cr) (3:0)Introduction to modem philosophy from the Renaissance topresent. Study of ideas of Descarte, Spinoza, Leibinita;empiricism of Locke, Berkeley, Hume; idealism of Kart,Hegel and others.PHIL205CONTEMPORARY ETHICAL ISSUES (3 Cr) (3:0)This course is an introduction to the study of moraltheories and their justification, including an examinationof contemporary moral concerns as test cases.PHIL250SPECIAL TOPICS IN PHILOSOPHYThis course focuses on selected topics in Philosophy.Since topics may change each time the course is offered,students should consult the course-offering scheduleeach semester.PHOTOGRAPHYPHOT110PHOTOGRAPHY I (3 Cr) (2:2) + Studio 1 hr.This art course is designed for the beginning student ofblack and white photography. Students are introducedto the basic technical skills of operating a 35mm camera,recording images on film, and using a darkroom to createphotographic prints. Critiques, reference to digitaltechnologies, to important photographers, and trips tomuseums and galleries guide students in understandingthe aesthetic implications of their technical decisions inthis medium. Students must provide a 35-mm camerawith manual settings and additional materials.Lab Fee RequiredPHOT112PHOTOGRAPHY II (3 Cr) (2:2) + Studio 1 hr.This course will present advanced camera handling,darkroom and presentation methods. Students will applythese techniques to a single thematic project throughout thesemester, developing a body of work related by content aswell as style.Prerequisite: PHOT110Lab Fee RequiredPHOT120HISTORY OF PHOTOGRAPHY (3 Cr) (3:0)This course is an historical survey of fine art photographyfrom the camera obscura to 21st century digital techniques.The course will emphasize the aesthetics, applications, andsocial impact of photography on our culture; this course willinclude the relationship of photography to other visual artforms.PHOT130INTRODUCTION TO COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY(3 Cr) (2:2) + 1 Studio hr.This course explores the fundamental theory and practicesof color photography. The student learns exposuredevelopment, color, and digital printing. Assignmentsand critiques are directed toward solving technical andaesthetic problems.Prerequisite: PHOT112Lab Fee RequiredPHOT135ALTERNATIVE PROCESSES IN PHOTOGRAPHY(3 Cr) (2:2) + 1 Studio hr.This course introduces the artist to hand coatedphotographic processes that include cyanotype, gumbichromate, platinum/palladium, vandyke and albumenprinting. The fundamental theory and practices of colorphotography will also be discussed. Methods for theproduction of enlarged duplicate negatives will be covered.Prerequisite: PHOT110Lab Fee RequiredPHOT140DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY (3 Cr) (2:2) ) + 1 Studio hr.The course emphasizes the aesthetics of photography. Itwas designed for Photography Option students to extendtheir aesthetic choices outside of the traditional darkroom.It introduces students to digital photographic processes afterthey have learned the basics of fine art, black and whitephotography. It emphasizes the essential principles and toolsof digital photography as it relates to the Fine Art Program.Students are taught how to manipulate photographic printsand how digital photography can improve traditional picturetaking in conjunction with fine art photography.Prerequisite: PHOT110 or permission of InstructorLab Fee RequiredPHOT201ADVANCED STILL PHOTOGRAPHY(3 Cr) (2:2) + 1 Studio hr.In this course, students produce a portfolio of photographsusing the traditional photographic studio, employingtechniques involving essentials such as lighting, use oftripods, the still life genre, and life study compositions.Prerequisite: ARTA101, PHOT112Lab Fee RequiredPHOT202DOCUMENTARY PHOTOGRAPHY(3 Cr) (2:2) + 1 Studio hr.This studio course will explore the vanguard of photographytoday; Documentary Photography. Considered by the artworldas “the new function” of photography, DocumentaryPhotography is an application of direct and realistic workdedicated to the profound and sober chronicling of theexternal world. The course will investigate the history ofdocumentary photography, including among many others,work by Lewis Hine, Paul Strand, and Charles Sheeler,and address the applications of documentary photographyin the contemporary world. It will explore the theoreticalquestions; “photography: reality vs. the lie”, in a spirit ofnew realism and contemporary art and will require studentsto demonstrate the technical skills necessary to complete122

sussex.edu • 973.300.2207their own documentary projects in black and white film.Prerequisite: PHOT110Lab Fee RequiredPHOT205STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY (3 Cr) (2:2) +1 Studio hr.This course enables students to practice large formatphotography by using a 4” x 5” large format camera toachieve mastery of camera movements for the control ofperspective and sharpness. Assignments relate to fine artphotography as well as commercial applications.Prerequisite: PHOT112Lab Fee RequiredPHOT250SPECIAL TOPICS IN PHOTOGRAPHYThis course focuses on selected topics in Photography.Since topics may change each time the course is offered,students should consult the course-offering schedule eachsemester.PHYSICSPHYS100CONCEPTS OF PHYSICS (4 Cr) (3:3)This course will introduce the student to the basic conceptsof Physics. Topics include kinematics and dynamics,principles of conservation of energy, heat and selectedtopics in electricity, magnetism and modem physics.Prerequisite: Proficiency on the College Placement TestPHYS105INTRODUCTORY ASTRONOMY (4 Cr) (3:3)This course provides an introduction to descriptive spacescience covering the historical development of astronomyand planetology. Basic physical laws are introduced to helpexplain the tools used in the investigation of solar systems.Appropriate laboratory experiences are provided.Prerequisites: MATH106 or higher, or permission ofInstructorPHYS107INTRODUCTORY METEOROLOGY (4 Cr) (3:3)This introductory course consists of five areas ofconcentration—atmospheric components; weather systems;upper air dynamics; satellite and radar interpretation ofsevere and weather elements; a review of historical weatherevents and their social and geographical effects; systemsexamined include hurricanes; severe thunderstorms and themesosyclone; forms of precipitation; hourly observations;cloud identification; interpretation NCEP/NOAH data forforecast modeling data.Lab Fee Requiredapplications to the life sciences and everyday life.Prerequisite: MATH112 (Grade of C)Lab Fee RequiredPHYS112PHYSICS II (4 Cr) (3:3)This course is a continuation of Physics I. Emphasis is placedon showing the connections found in electromagnetism,optics, and modern physics. Includes applications to thelife sciences and everyday life.Prerequisite: PHYS10l (Grade of C)Lab Fee RequiredPHYS120PHYSICS I WITH CALCULUS (4 Cr) (3:3)This course will introduce the student to problem solvingand laboratory techniques in calculus based physics. Topicsinclude vectors, forces, mechanics, kinematics, fluids,thermodynamics, and waves.Prerequisite: MATH113, MATH114 (Grade of C) (MATH114may be taken concurrently)Lab Fee RequiredPHYS121PHYSICS II WITH CALCULUS (4 Cr) (3:3)This course is a continuation of Physics I with Calculus.Topics include electromagnetism, circuits, electromagneticwaves, optics, and relativity.Corequisite: MATH115 (Grade of C)Prerequisite: PHYS120 (Grade of C)Lab Fee RequiredPHYS205MODERN PHYSICS (4 Cr) (3:3)This course covers the modem era of Physical Science fromRelativity, quantum properties, Schrodinger's equation, andtheir applications. It begins where PHYS121 ends (withOptical Systems) and finishes the student's introduction tobasic Physics concepts.Corequisite: MATH115, MATH215Prerequisite: PHYS121PHYS210/ENGR210MECHANICS (4 Cr) (4:0)This course studies the equilibrium of particles and rigidbodies subject to concentrated and distributed Newtonianforces. These studies are also applied to particles; rectilinearmotion; simple, damped, and driven oscillations; gravitationand central forces; Lagrange’s equations and theHamiltonian.Corequisite: MATH220Prerequisite: PHYS120 (Grade of C)COURSE DESCRIPTIONS • 7PHYS110PHYSICS I (4 Cr) (3:3)This course is designed to introduce students to problemsolvingtechniques in physics. Topics include forces, energy,mechanics, momentum, heat, and kinetic theory. IncludesPHYS250SPECIAL TOPICS IN PHYSICSThis course focuses on special topics in Physics. Since thetopics may change each time the course is offered, studentsshould consult the course-offering schedule each semester.123

Sussex County Community College Catalog 2010–2012COURSE DESCRIPTIONS • 7COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 7POLITICAL SCIENCEPOLS101INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL SCIENCE (3 Cr) (3:0)This course provides a general introduction to the disciplineof political science. The course focuses on the majorsub-disciplines of political science including practicaltheory, international relations, comparative politics, andidentity politics. The course is designed to encourageactive student participation in the political process.POLS105AMERICAN GOVERNMENT (3 Cr) (3:0)This course provides a general introduction to the study ofthe American Political System. This course focuses on theU.S. Constitutional System, the institutions of government,and means of popular participation. The course is designedto encourage active student participation in the politicalprocess.POLS106STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT (3 Cr) (3:0)This course provides a general introduction to the studyof sub-national governments within the American politicalsystem. The course is designed to encourage active studentparticipation in the political process.POLS109MODERN POLITICAL IDEOLOGIES (3 Cr) (3:0)This course provides a general introduction to the studyof political ideologies. Students will compare and contrastvarious forms of political thinking over the past fivecenturies. In addition, the material covered in this coursewill be placed into historical context by discussing thepolitical, economic and social and social impact of theactual practice of these various theories.POLS110INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (3 Cr) (3:0)This course is a study of world politics: the nation-statesystem, patterns of conflict and cooperation in theinternational arena and the theories that try to explain thesebehaviors. International organizations (e.g. monetary fund,the United Nations, etc.), international business andselected foreign policies of particular nation-states will beamong the topics included.POLS111INTRO TO THE AMERICAN LEGAL SYSTEM(3 Cr) (3:0)This course is an introduction to the fundamental principlesof the American Legal System. Topics include the structureof the state and federal court systems, legal terminology,constitutional law decisions affecting every citizen and howto work within the system. Students will visit the SuperiorCourt.POLS223CONSTITUTIONAL LAW (3 Cr) (3:0)This course will examine the U.S. Constitution as theframework for government. Leading decisions of the U.S.Supreme Court will be analyzed in the areas of Civil Rightsand Civil Liberties with emphasis on the Bill of Rights, the13th, 14th and 15th amendments.POLS250SPECIAL TOPICS IN POLITICAL SCIENCEThis course focuses on special topics in Political Science.Since the topics may change each time the course isoffered, students should consult the course-offeringschedule each semester.PSYCHOLOGYPSYC100LEARNING STRATEGIES SEMINAR (1 Cr) (1:0)This course is a seminar designed to assist students intheir learning process. Topics include note taking, timemanagement, textbook mastery, and strategies for takingessay and objective tests.PSYC101GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY (3 Cr) (3:0)This course is an introduction to the science of humanbehavior and mental processes. Emphasis is placed on therelationship between the nervous system and behavior,learning, perception, development, motivation, personality,attitude formation and prejudice, psychopathology andpsychotherapy.PSYC105PSYCHOLOGY OF HUMAN RELATIONS (3 Cr) (3:0)This course focuses on developing skills necessary tomaintain and enhance adult relationships. Emphasis isplaced on the transactional nature of interactions and thecommunication techniques needed to achieve intrapersonaland interpersonal satisfaction. Topics include verbal andnonverbal behaviors, perception, listening, emotions,conflict, power, and sexual communication in intimaterelationships.PSYC109PSYCHOLOGY OF HUMAN GROWTH ANDDEVELOPMENT (3 Cr) (3:0)This course is a study of the development of the individualfrom prenatal life through adulthood including biological,mental, emotional, and social patterns of growth.Prerequisite: PSYC101 (for nursing students only)PSYC111CHILD PSYCHOLOGY (3 Cr) (3:0)This course studies human behavior from prenataldevelopment to puberty. Emphasis is placed upon physical,social, intellectual and personality development duringchildhood.Prerequisite: PSYC101PSYC201ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY (3 Cr) (3:0)This course is an introduction to the study of symptoms'etiologies and treatments of mental disorders. Emphasisis placed on understanding psychopathology from the124

sussex.edu • 973.300.2207psychoanalytic, behavioristic and humanistic viewpoints.Prerequisite: PSYC101PSYC203THEORIES OF PERSONALITY (3 Cr) (3:0)This course is a survey of the major theoretical viewpointsconcerning the development and maintenance ofpersonality. Psychoanalytic, trait, behavioristic, andhumanistic theories will be covered. Emphasis is placedon current research on personality factors.Prerequisite: PSYC101PSYC204THEORY AND PRACTICE OF PSYCHOLOGICALCOUNSELING (3 Cr) (3:0)This course will provide an introduction to counselingtheory and practice with an emphasis on the principles ofthe counseling process including the APA Code of Ethics,methods, assessment, diagnostic categories, client change,and empathy. The learning experience will include hands-onexperiential project workPrerequisite: PSYC101, PSYC203PSYC205PSYCHOLOGY OF GENDER (3 Cr) (3:0)This course examines issues of gender in humandevelopment, psychopathology, family structure andsocial structure. The construction and maintenance ofgender is explored from varied theoretical perspectives,including psychoanalytic, ecological, behavioral and objectrelations theory.Prerequisite: PSYC101PSYC210SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY (3 Cr) (3:0)This course provides an introduction to social psychologicaltheory, research and application. Topics covered includeattitude formation and change, social influences/processes,social cognition, moral development, interpersonalattraction, aggression, prejudice, and political psychology.Prerequisite: PSYC101PSYC212ADOLESCENT PSYCHOLOGY (3 Cr) (3:0)This course studies human behavior from puberty toearly adulthood. Emphasis is placed on various theoreticalapproaches to understanding adolescence.Prerequisite: PSYC101, PSYC111 or permission of InstructorPSYC215PSYCHOLOGY OF AGING (3 Cr) (3:0)This course involves an investigation of the theory andresearch involved in the study of the psychology of aging.Particular attention is focused on role and identity changes,personality changes, intelligence, sexuality, the psychosocialaspects of retirement, and death and dying.Prerequisite: PSYC101PSYC220PSYCHOLOGY OF HUMAN SEXUALITY (3 Cr) (3:0)This course focuses on the physiological and psychologicalfactors involved in human sexuality. Emphasis is placed onthe impact of cultural forces and interpersonal factors in thedevelopment of sexual identity.Prerequisite: PSYC101PSYC232DRUGS, BEHAVIOR, AND MODERN SOCIETY(3 Cr) (3:0)This course will have a strong emphasis on preventionand education; the psychological, sociological, and healthperspective. This includes the study of therapeutic andrecreational uses of psychoactive drugs, such as alcohol,nicotine, and caffeine. Emphasis will be on modes of action,behavioral effects, psychological/societal aspects of abuseand dependence, and intervention processes in addictionPrerequisite: PSYC101PSYC237MULTICULTURAL PSYCHOLOGY (3 Cr) (3:0)This course introduces students to major theoreticalperspectives on the experience and social construction ofcultural difference. Drawing on theories from social, clinical,developmental and cognitive psychology, the courseprovides students with a foundation for understanding theorigins and maintenance of various cultures within theUnited States, while also including global culturalcomparisons.Prerequisite: PSYC101PSYC250SPECIAL TOPICS IN PSYCHOLOGYThis course focuses on selected topics in Psychology. Sincetopics may change each time the course is offered, studentsshould consult the course-offering schedule each semester.PSYC280EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY (3 Cr) (3:0)This course explores the application of psychologicalprinciples to the educational environment. Theories oflearning, memory, cognition, and behavior management areused to help the student who is a prospective teacher findan optimal instructional approach.Prerequisite: PSYC101RUSSIANRUSS101ELEMENTARY RUSSIAN I (3 Cr) (3:0)This is an introductory course in Russian emphasizing thefundamentals of speaking, reading, writing, and listening.The course focuses on building basic vocabulary andintroducing students to the Russian culture. It is designedfor students with no Russian experience.RUSS102ELEMENTARY RUSSIAN II (3 Cr) (3:0)This course is a continuation of RUSS101 with an emphasison the fundamentals of speaking, reading, writing, andlistening. The course focuses on building basic vocabularyCOURSE DESCRIPTIONS • 7125

Sussex County Community College Catalog 2010–2012COURSE DESCRIPTIONS • 7COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 7and continuing the study of Russian culture.Prerequisite: RUSS101 (Grade of C) or two years of highschool Russian (Grade of C)RUSS250SPECIAL TOPICS IN RUSSIANThis course focuses on special topics in Russian. Since thetopics may change each time the course is offered, studentsshould consult the course-offering schedule each semester.SOCIOLOGYSOCA101INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY (3 Cr) (3:0)This course is an introduction to the analysis anddescription of structures and dynamics of human society.Emphasis is placed on the application of scientific methodsof observation and analysis of social groups, intergrouprelations, social change, social stratification, and socialinstitutions.SOCA115INTRODUCTION TO SOCIETY & ENVIRONMENT(3 Cr) (3:0)This course is the study of the complex and various wayspeople interact with the environment. This course providesan examination of how people's actions have, usuallyunforeseen, environmental consequences. This course willbe offered during the spring semester.SOCA150CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL ISSUES (3 Cr) (3:0)This course will focus on a limited number of controversialand/or problematic social issues. Readings and discussionswill center on the major sociological perspective on thesebases, including functionalist, conflict and interactionistviewpoints.Prerequisite: SOCA101SOCA201DEVIANT BEHAVIOR (3 Cr) (3:0)This course is the study of how social structures deal withdeviants and the adaptive behavior of those identified asdeviant. The course emphasizes the importance of therole which persons in political power or those who enforcethe law play in the labeling of acts and actors as deviant.Prerequisite: SOCA101SOCA202THE SOCIOLOGY OF SPORTS (3 Cr) (3:0)Students will analyze the impact of sports on society.Students will focus specifically on how the social institutionof sports reinforces race, class, and gender arrangements inthe United States and how sports act as a key socializingagent of children.Prerequisite: SOCA101 or SOCA150SOCA203SOCIAL RESEARCH METHODS (3 Cr) (3:0)This course will teach students to apply the scientificmethod to the social world. Students will focus on the mostwidely used methods including ethnography, survey, andexperimental designs and carry-out their own researchprojects. Students will also examine a number of ethicalissues in conducting social research.Prerequisite: SOCA101 or SOCA150 or SOCA115 orANTH101 or ANTH120 or ANTH131 or POLS101 orPOLS105 or POLS106 or POLS109 or PSYC101 orPSYC105 or PSYC106 or PSYC109 or PSYC110 orPSYC111 or PSYC112 or PSYC215SOCA207SOCIOLOGY OF RELIGION (3 Cr) (3:0)The aim of this course is to critically analyze the relationshipbetween religion and other social institutions such as thefamily, school, polity, and economy. Emphasis will be placedon how society uses the conceptualization of the sacredand profane to organize everyday life. Attention will alsobe given to current debates regarding religion’s place inmodern American society and international relations.Prerequisite: SOCA101 or SOCA150SOCA208SOCIOLOGY OF THE FAMILY (3 Cr) (3:0)Analysis of families in various cultures, with in-depth studyof the contemporary United States including historicaldevelopment and future trends. Topics discussed areromantic love, courtship, marital interaction, divorce, genderroles, and the feminist movement. Special attention is givento the post-modern family.Prerequisite: SOCA101SOCA215PERSPECTIVES ON RACE, GENDER, CLASS ANDCULTURE (3 Cr) (3:0)This course explores the effects of social structure and ofdominant and sub-cultural norms and values on individuals,families and groups. Racism, sexism, homophobia, ageism,class bias and rigid gender roles are examined in depth withfocus on the effects of advanced industrial capitalism onthese phenomena.Prerequisite: SOCA101SOCA250SPECIAL TOPICS IN SOCIOLOGYThis course focuses on selected topics in sociology. Sincetopics may change each time the course is offered, studentsshould consult the course offering schedule each semester.SPANISHSPAN101ELEMENTARY SPANISH I (3 Cr) (3:0)This is an introductory course in Spanish emphasizing thefundamentals of speaking, reading, writing, and listening.The course focuses on building basic vocabulary andintroducing students to the Hispanic culture. It is designedfor students with no Spanish experience.126

sussex.edu • 973.300.2207SPAN102ELEMENTARY SPANISH II (3 Cr) (3:0)This course is a continuation of SPAN101 with an emphasison the fundamentals of reading, speaking, writing, andlistening. The course focuses on building basic vocabularyand continuing the study of Hispanic culture.Prerequisite: SPAN101 (Grade of C) or two years of highschool Spanish (Grade of C)SPAN120ELEMENTARY SPANISH I GRAMMAR REVIEW(1 Cr) (1:0)This course is a review of the major points of ElementarySpanish I grammar. Focus is on formal structure of Spanish.This course is designed to prepare students for ElementarySpanish II.Prerequisite: 2 years of High School SpanishSPAN201INTERMEDIATE SPANISH I (3 Cr) (3:0)This course is a continuation of SPAN102, developing skillsin speaking, reading, writing, and listening at theintermediate level.Prerequisite: SPAN102 (Grade of C) or three years of highschool Spanish (Grade of C) or its equivalent.SPAN202INTERMEDIATE SPANISH II (3 Cr) (3:0)This course is a continuation of SPAN201 developing skillsin speaking, reading, writing, and listening at theintermediate level.Prerequisite: SPAN201 (Grade of C) or permission ofInstructor.SPAN220SPANISH CONVERSATION AND COMPOSITION(3 Cr) (3:0)This course further develops students' understanding anduse of Spanish by clarifying points of grammar andvocabulary. Intensive practice in writing on different levels ofusage and style, combined with guided oral practice will beemphasized.SPAN250SPECIAL TOPICS IN SPANISH (3 Cr) (3:0)This course focuses on selected topics in Spanish. Thiscourse will provide an opportunity to expand the modernlanguage offerings into the areas of history, literature, andcivilization.WMST101WOMEN IN CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY (3 Cr) (3:0)This is an introduction to the theoretical study of women’slives as they vary within a culture and across cultures.Differences according to sex, gender, race, class, ethnicityand age will be examined. Through a feminist lens, thiscourse examines how gender intersects with ethnicity, class,race and sexuality, and age. A primary focus of the courseis on the social construction of gender over the life courseby looking at women in both the United States and womenin other cultures. Women’s lives within economic, political,and social structures will be examined. An overview ofissues affecting women’s lives, including sexuality,reproduction, work, family, health, poverty and violencewill be provided.WMST110/BUSA240WOMEN IN BUSINESS (3 Cr) (3:0)This interdisciplinary course examines topical issues relatedto women in business, enabling students to acquire valuableassets and tools for competing successfully in the businessworld. Topics include demographics, legal rights, sexualharassment, career vs. family, career pathing, negotiatingskills, networking, mentors, and office politics.WMST115/ENGL207LITERATURE BY WOMEN (3 Cr) (3:0)This course will explore the writing of 19th, 20th, and 21stcentury women authors, poets and dramatists with anemphasis on the diversity of women’s voices, and on theimpact of the inclusion of their works on the literary canon.Prerequisite: ENGL102 (Grade of C)WMST250SPECIAL TOPICS IN WOMEN'S STUDIESThis course focuses on selected topics in Women's Studies.Since topics may change each time the course is offered,students should consult the course-offering schedule eachsemester.COURSE DESCRIPTIONS • 7127

DIV. OF COMMUNITY EDUCATON & WORKFORCE DEV. • 8Sussex County Community College Catalog 2010–2012DIVISION OF COMMUNITY EDUCATONAND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT 8Community Educaton (CE)Academic and Athletic Building • 973.300.2140The Division of Community Educaton (CE) and WorkforceDevelopment Department provides a wide variety ofquality, relevant and essential traditional and non-traditionaleducational programs to individuals, businesses and thecommunity at large to help fulfill employer training needs,as well as the career and/or personal training aspirationsof our students.Alternate Route for TeacherCertification (NPTNJ)The NPTNJ program is the fastest way for anyone with aBachelor’s Degree to become a certified teacher in NewJersey. The program consists of two sessions, one in thespring or summer semester and the second one in the Fallthrough Spring semesters. Many of our students in theprogram have already found meaningful full-time teachingpositions. Expansion in this program has been a result of thehigh demand for teachers throughout the state. Through apartnership with NJCU, we offer students an opportunity toearn fifteen graduate level credits upon program completion.Community EducationCommunity Educaton offers numerous educational andenrichment opportunities in areas such as art and culture,finance, health and wellness and personal enrichment.CE offers career and professional development coursesto entry-level job seekers requiring specific course workor certification and to professionals who need continuingeducaton in order to stay competitive. The following courses,many leading to certification, are available:■ Alternate Route Teacher Certification –New Pathways to Teaching in New Jersey■ Building Inspector RCS, ICS, HHS■ Certified Substitute Teacher■ Child Development Associate/Certificate■ Computerized Accounting with QuickBooks■ Computer Software (Microsoft Office Products,Adobe Products, QuickBooks, etc.)■ Construction Official■ Education for New Jersey Notaries■ Emergency Management & Homeland Security■ Emergency Medical Technician■ Firefighter 1, 2 & 3■ Fire Protection Inspector HHS■ Food Safety for Food Handlers■ Introduction to AutoCAD 2D■ Legal Secretary■ Modern Office Administration■ Plumbing Inspector ICS, HHS■■■■■■■■■■■Professional Development Program for TeachersProject Management – OnlineReal Estate BrokerReal Estate Pre-licensingReiki I, II, III CertificationServSafe®1 Day TrainingSmall Business ManagementSolar Panel Pre-ConstructionSubcode OfficialTechnical AssistantWeb DesignCustomized Training for BusinessesCommunity Educaton contributes to the enhancement ofbusiness creation and development by providing qualitypost-secondary technical and other career education thatis accessible on a continuous basis, throughout the workingcareer of local employees. CE provides local businesseswith training in computer technology, business operations,finance, supervision, team building, ESL and othercustomized employee training both on campus and at areabusiness sites. Corporate and customized training initiativesassist area employers to retain employees throughupgrading their skills to meet the ever-changing technologyand business demands. Working with the local businesscommunity and the New Jersey Department of Labor,Morris/Sussex/Warren Workforce Investment Board, SussexCounty Chamber of Commerce & Economic DevelopmentPartnership and the NJSBDC of Northwest Jersey, CEseeks to identify individual businesses and workers whowould benefit from this training.Public Safety Training AcademySussex County Public Safety Training Academy (PSTA)is located approximately 5 miles from the SCCC maincampus at the Sussex County Homestead Complex inFrankford Twp. The Academy offers relevant, qualitytraining, educational programs and opportunities to thefire service, law enforcement, emergency medical personnel,government employees and the general public in allaspects of public safety.The facility is accredited by the Division of Fire Safety todeliver state fire service courses and is also licensed forlive burns and various simulators by the Division. The FireService trains over 1500 people annually in courses such asFirefighter 1, Firefighter 2, Firefighter 3, Strategies & Tacticsand Incident Management, as well as other state & federallyapproved courses. It is also the hub for police servicetraining as well as HAZMAT and Special Operations trainingand EMT Training.In addition, the Academy trains local businesses andinstitutions in various types of fire safety both at theAcademy and at the employer’s location. There is also aSummer Fire Academy held in July for high school studentsas well as an antique fire truck show (Muster) every October.128

sussex.edu • 973.300.2207Health SciencesHealth Sciences & Performing Arts Bldg • 973.300.2136The Department of Health Sciences at Sussex CountyCommunity College strives to provide each student enrolledin the health related programs with the skills and knowledgethat will enable them to effectively and efficiently contributeto the health care community in their chosen field ofexpertise, while always striving to maintain the dignity oftheir patients, to perform within the scope of their trainingand to practice within the ethical boundaries of humanity.The Department works closely with health careprofessionals in Sussex County and in the surroundingvicinity to develop and offer courses of study that are indemand in the local community thus insuring thatemployment opportunities are available to students uponcompletion of their programs. These professionals areinstrumental in the design and implementation of programsand many offer their expertise in terms of teaching, programassessment and participation on Advisory Boards to insurethat programs remain current in this fast-paced and everchangingworld of medicine.Sussex County Community College Department of HealthSciences offers various career training certificate programs.Students who successfully complete any one of these noncredithealth care courses of study are eligible to continuetheir education at SCCC in a unique program designedspecifically for health care professionals. The Associate ofApplied Science Health Science degree offers college creditto health care professionals who have completed formaleducation and training in a health related field. This degreeprovides the general education courses that are necessaryto complete an associate degree and recognizes theprevious health care training as the concentrationcomponent of the degree requirements thus offeringgraduates the ability to earn an associate degree whileworking in the profession they enjoy.Health Sciences Tuition and FeesThe tuition for clock-hour Health Science educationalprograms is based on a fee per clock hour. Programs varyin the fee that they charge and the number of clock hoursrequired for program completion. To receive a currentestimate of the costs associated with a specific programplease contact us at us at (973) 300-2136. Financial Aid isavailable to students in programs that qualify.Emergency MedicalTechnician-Basic ProgramEMT-Basics have fulfilled prescribed requirements by acredentialing agency to practice the art and science ofout-of-hospital medicine in conjunction with medicaldirection. Through performance of assessments andproviding medical care, their goal is to prevent andreduce mortality and morbidity due to illness and injuryfor emergency patients in the out-of hospital setting.EMT–Basics possess the knowledge, skills and attitudesconsistent with the expectations of the public and theprofession. EMT-Basics recognize that they are an essentialcomponent of the continuum of care and serve as a link foremergency patients to acute care resources. The primaryroles and responsibilities of EMT-Basics are to maintain highquality, out-of-hospital emergency care. Ancillary roles ofthe EMT-Basic may include public education and healthpromotion programs as deemed appropriate by thecommunity.EMT-Basics are responsible and accountable to medicaldirection, the public and their peers. EMT–Basics seek totake part in life-long professional development, peerevaluation and assume an active role in professional andcommunity organizations.In order to practice in the State of New Jersey, allEmergency Medical Technicians- Basic (EMT-B) must becertified. Individuals are required to pass the 110 hourEMT course as well as the State of New Jersey Departmentof Health practical and written examinations.SCCC offers an official United States Department ofTransportation, EMT-Basic course designed to teach theemergency care and transportation of the sick and injured.The specific curriculum, prepared by the National HighwayTraffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is responsive to thestandards established by the National Highway Safety Act.The curriculum is the core of required information presentedwithin a 110 hour training program. It is intended to prepareDIV. OF COMMUNITY EDUCATON & WORKFORCE DEV. • 8129

DIV. OF COMMUNITY EDUCATON & WORKFORCE DEV. • 8Sussex County Community College Catalog 2010–2012DIVISION OF COMMUNITY EDUCATONAND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT 8a medically competent EMT-Basic to operate in the field.Students will complete 10 hours of assigned clinical work asa part of this course. Students who successfully completethis course will be eligible to sit for the certificationexamination administered by the New Jersey StateDepartment of Health and Senior Services, Office ofEmergency Medical Services.Homemaker-Home Health Aide ProgramAcross the country, CHHAs are employed in a variety ofsettings including long-term care, assisted living, adultdaycare and subacute care facilities, as well as rehabilitationcenters, or at a patient’s home. CHHAs also work forHospice facilities, providing care to patients and theirfamilies in their homes.Today, most Certified Home Health Aides (CHHAs) in NewJersey help elderly, convalescent, or disabled persons live intheir own homes instead of health care facilities. Under thedirection of nursing or medical staff, they provide hands-onhealth-related patient care by helping patients bathe, dressand eat. They may also perform routine housekeeping andmeal preparation. CHHA duties also include taking apatient’s temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and bloodpressure. They may administer medications. They also mayhelp provide care to patients by helping them get into andout of bed, walking, escorting them to operating andexamining rooms, or providing skin care. Some aides helpother medical staff by setting up equipment, storing andmoving supplies and assisting with some procedures.The program curriculum at SCCC is designed to meet theminimum state requirement. To protect the health and thesafety of the public, homemaker-home health aides arecertified by the New Jersey Board of Nursing aftersuccessfully completing the required 76-hour trainingprogram, competency evaluation and criminal backgroundcheck. The training program consists of 60 classroom hoursand 16 clinical hours. The program curriculum includestraining related to nursing care settings, working withpeople, safety aspects, caring for body systems and ahome care/hospice module.Medical Assistant ProgramCertified Medical Assistants are highly-trained individualswho perform a variety of roles in the physician’s office orhealthcare facility. They focus on the quality of patient careby assisting the medical team with clinical skills. They alsohave the expertise to ensure patient satisfaction by assistingwith the administrative tasks that are essential to secureproper reimbursement for medical attention in an efficientmanner. The combination of these skills, plus many others,makes the Medical Assistant an indispensable part of ahealthcare organization.The attainment of a professional credential verifies that theMedical Assistant demonstrates a broad general knowledgeof the field and is capable of performing the responsibilitiesdemanded by almost any physicians’ office across thecountry. Prospective employers can utilize the credential as abenchmark for screening the most qualified candidates. Onlystudents who have completed training offered by CAAHEPaccredited programs are eligible to sit for the nationalcertification exam which is a requirement for credentialing.The Medical Assistant Program at Sussex CountyCommunity College is accredited by The Commission onAccreditation for Allied Health Education Programs(CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the CurriculumReview Board of the American Association of MedicalAssistants Endowment (AAMAE) and offers the highestquality education available in the field of medical assisting.Commission on Accreditation of Allied HealthEducation Programs (www.caahep.org)35 East Wacker Drive, Suite 1970Chicago, Il 60601-2208Phone: 312-553-9355. • Fax: 312-553-9616Medical Assistant Program RequirementsAH012 Human Anatomy & Terminology I 45AH040 Pharmacology 20AH040L Pharmacology Lab 45MA100 Computer Applications for theMedical Professional. 45MA200 Medical Office Administration 45MA300 Assisting with Medical Exams 90IC030 Introduction to Medical Insurance& Coding 45AH013 Human Anatomy & Terminology II 45MA500 Electrocardiography 60MA400 Hematology & Phlebotomy 60MA310 Clinical Procedures forMedical Assistant 90MA110 Computerized Medical Practice Mgmt 45AHO90 Health Inf. Tech & ElectronicHealth Records 45AH050 Psychology of Patient Relations 15AH060 Medical Law & Ethics 15AH070 CPR & First Aid 10MA600 Professional Medical Assistant 30MA060 Medical Assistant Practicum 160Total Program Hours 910Medical Office Administration ProgramMedical Office Administrators are individuals who serve akey role in many medical facilities. Dental offices, nursinghomes, clinics, laboratories and hospitals are only a fewof the employment opportunities available to thisprofession. This multi-skilled practitioner is knowledgeablein medical records management, insurance processing,130

sussex.edu • 973.300.2207coding and billing, management of practice finances,information processing and other fundamental medicaloffice management tasks. The MAA must maintainfamiliarity with technical concepts required to coordinateadministrative office functions in the healthcare setting.The attainment of a credential verifies that the studentdemonstrates to the healthcare industry a competencyin the training received. Prospective employers can utilizethe credential as a benchmark for screening the mostqualified candidates. Students completing this course areeligible to sit for a national certification exam approved bythe National Healthcareer Association (NHA). Candidateswill be dual certified as a Certified Billing & CodingSpecialist/Certified Medical Office Administrators.CBCS/CMAA is the credential obtained after successfullypassing the certification exam. The curriculum used atSCCC is based on standards and guidelines set forth bythe National Healthcareer Association (NHA).National Healthcareer Association (www.nhanow.com)7500 West 160th Street, Stilwell, Kansas 66085Phone: 973-605-1881 • Fax: 913-685-2381Medical Office AdministrationProgram RequirementsAH012 Human Anatomy & Terminology I 45AH013 Human Anatomy & Terminology II 45IC030 Intro to Medical Insurance & Coding 45MA100 Computer Apps for the MedicalProfessional 45MA200 Medical Office Administration 45MA110 Computerized Medical PracticeManagement 45MAA100 Principles of Medical AdministrativeAssistant 45Total Program Hours 315Intro to Medical Insurance & CodingMedical Coding & Billing ProgramMedical Coding Professionals are individuals who transformwritten descriptions of disease, injuries and procedures intonumerical designations. This information is then used forclinical decisions, reimbursement of insurance claims andindexing statistics and research. Medical Coders helpprevent legal difficulties and ensure that providers receivedfull reimbursement in a timely manner.Medical Coders are employed by hospitals, clinics,physicians’ offices, ambulatory care facilities, nursingfacilities, health maintenance organizations (HMOs),insurance companies and health data organizations.It is recommended that potential students have a goodworking knowledge of computers, are detail-oriented andanalytical and have excellent organization skills. MedicalCoders often work with little supervision; therefore,candidates should also be self-starters who are able towork independently.The Medical Coding & Billing Program is designed toprepare students for entry-level employment in the field ofMedical Coding. Students who successfully complete theprogram are awarded a certificate of completion and areeligible to sit for both the AHIMA CCA exam and the AAPCCPC-A exam.Based on job analysis standards and state-of-the-art testconstruction, the CCA is creating a larger pool of qualifiedcoders ready to meet potential employers' needs. The CCAdesignation has been a nationally accepted standard ofachievement in the health information management fieldsince 2002.We are proud to announce that in May 2010 the MedicalCoding & Billing Program at Sussex County CommunityCollege as part of the AHIMA Certified Coding Associate(CCA) program was granted accreditation from the NationalCommission for Certifying Agencies, the accreditation bodyof the Institute for Credentialing Excellence.AHIMA www.ahima.org233 N. Michigan Avenue, 21st FloorChicago, IL 60601-5809Phone: (312) 233-1100 • Fax: (312) 233-1090Medical Coding & Billing ProgramRequirementsAH010 Human Biology & Disease Process I 45AH020 Medical Terminology I 45AH031 Pharmacology for the MedicalProfessional 20IC030 Intro to Medical Insurance & Coding 45IC055 Healthcare Delivery Systems 45MA100 Computer Applications for theMedical Professional 45MA110 Computerized Medical Practice Mgmt 45AH011 Human Biology & Disease Process II 45AH021 Medical Terminology II 45AH090 Health Information Technology& Electronic Health Records 45IC021 Open Coding Lab 30IC041 ICD-9-CM Coding 45IC050 CPT/HCPCS Coding 45IC065 Reimbursement Methodologies 45AH060 Medical Law & Ethics 15IC060 Advanced Medical Coding Applications 45IC070 Medical Coding Practicum 85PMC010 Professional Medical Coding 60Program Total Hours 795DIV. OF COMMUNITY EDUCATON & WORKFORCE DEV. • 8131

Sussex County Community College Catalog 2010–2012DIV. OF COMMUNITY EDUCATON & WORKFORCE DEV. • 8DIVISION OF COMMUNITY EDUCATIONAND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT 8Surgical Technology ProgramSurgical Technologists (STs) are allied health professionals,who are an integral part of the team of medical practitionersproviding surgical care to patients in a variety of healthcaresettings. STs work under medical supervision to facilitate thesafe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures.STs work under the supervision of a surgeon to ensure thatthe operating room environment is safe, that equipmentfunctions properly and that the operative procedure isconducted under conditions that maximize patient safety.STs possess expertise in the theory and application of sterileand aseptic technique and combine the knowledge ofhuman anatomy, surgical procedures and implementation oftools and technologies to facilitate a surgeon’s performanceof invasive therapeutic or diagnostic procedures.STs can function in a sterile or nonsterile capacity during asurgical procedure. Specifically, an ST can function as aScrub Surgical Technologist, a Circulating SurgicalTechnologist, or a Second Assisting Technologist. Someresponsibilities include preparing the operating room,gathering the necessary equipment and supplies for specificcases and specific surgeons, organizing the sterile field foruse, positioning patients, preparing the operative site withsterile drapes, passing instrumentation to the surgeon,holding retractors or instruments as directed by the surgeon,preparing and handling pharmaceuticals, and caring forspecimens. Good manual dexterity, the ability to stand forlong periods of time and the strength to lift supplies andequipment are some of the physical demands of theprofession. A concern for detail and accuracy, a sense ofresponsibility and good judgment are essential personaltraits of STs.The attainment of a professional credential verifies that theSurgical Technologist demonstrates a broad generalknowledge of the field and is capable of performing theresponsibilities demanded by almost any surgical suiteacross the country. Prospective employers can utilize thecredential as a benchmark for screening the most qualifiedcandidates. Only students who have completed trainingoffered by CAAHEP-accredited programs are eligible to takethe national certification examination which is a requirementfor credentialing as a certified surgical technologist (CST).The Surgical Technology Program at SCCC is accredited bythe Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health EducationPrograms (CAAHEP) as recommended by the AccreditationReview Council on Education in Surgical Technology andSurgical Assisting Committee of Surgical Technologists(ARC/-STSA).CAAHEP (www.caahep.org)1361 Park Street, Clearwater, Florida 33756Phone: 727.210.2350 • Fax: 727.210.2354Surgical Technology Program RequirementsAH010 Human Biology/Disease Processes I 45AH020 Medical Terminology I 45AH031 Pharmacology for the MedicalProfessional 20ST010 Microbiology for the Operating Room 45ST030 Introduction to Surgical Technology 44ST040 Principles & Practices of SurgicalTechnology 132ST051 Computer Essentials 12AH011 Human Biology/Disease Processes II 45AH021 Medical Terminology II 45ST060 Surgical Procedures I 90ST070 Clinical Rotation I 315ST061 Surgical Procedures II 90ST071 Clinical Rotation II 352Program Total Hours 1280132

sussex.edu • 973.300.2207CULTURAL AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES 9Alumni AssociationThe SCCC alumni association exists to advance andpromote the educational resources of the College and toprovide opportunities for alumni to continue to participatein various aspects of the campus community. All studentswho have completed 30 credits or more are eligible tobecome members of the alumni association. Events,fundraisers and alumni meeting information are postedon the College website.Art GalleryArt work from faculty, students and area artists is featuredthroughout the year in the Art Gallery (Building C) and in theAtrium of the Performing Arts Center. The schedule of showsis presented with the Performing Arts schedule and postedonline.Betty June Silconas Poetry CenterThe Betty June Silconas Poetry Center honors the memoryof Betty June Silconas, a Sparta resident, who celebratedlife in her poems. The joy and love she had for family,friends, and her home are evident in her work. Ms. Silconasnever sought to be recognized. She wrote for the bliss sheexperienced as she chronicled the events in her life:seasons, celebrations, and her spirituality. Thanks to agenerous donation from her family, the Silconas PoetryCenter is a place where anyone can come to read andwrite poetry. The Betty June Silconas Poetry Center alsosponsors events such as readings and workshops.College Hill PerspectivesThe College Hill Perspective is a weekly radio programproduced by the Director of EDTV and Media Services. Theprogram airs on Sunday mornings at 8 am on WSUS 102.3and features interviews with national, local and campusleaders on various subjects from science to politics to thearts. Past programs are available at sussex.edu.EDTV, Channel 20SCCC hosts a local educational access television station oncable through the facilities of Service Electric Cable TV.EDTV provides educational programming, course support,college and high school programs, sports and localprogramming of community interest. SCCC broadcaststudents help support the programming and gain valuableexperience in their field of interest.FoundationAdministration Building • 973.300.2124The Foundation for Sussex County Community Collegeenhances the College’s mission of providing educationalexcellence and cultural opportunities to the residents ofSussex County and beyond. The Foundation supports thismission through fund-raising and friend-raising efforts onthe College’s behalf. Funds are generated through annualgiving campaigns, special events, and direct contributions.The funds raised support student scholarships,infrastructure, and expansion.Scholarships are available for the fall and spring semesters.The timeframe and process is posted on the website andapplications can be submitted online.Job BoardSCCC posts an online job board on the College websitewith full and part-time positions available throughout thecommunity. Area businesses can contact the Counselingand Advising Center to add job announcements to the jobboard.Teen ArtsSCCC hosts the annual Teen Arts Festival every springfeaturing works from area Middle and High SchoolStudents. Works are displayed throughout the campus.CULTURAL AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES • 9Cultural AffairsHealth Sciences & Performing Arts Center • 973.300.2360Sussex County Community College is committed to lifelonglearning and community enrichment. We have a longtradition of offering diverse cultural programming andenrichment programs for our students and community. In2008, we opened a state-of-the-art Performing Arts Centerand launched a whole new era of art, entertainment andcultural activity on campus. The Performing Arts Center hasbecome the flagship theater in Northwest New Jerseypresenting exceptional entertainment that engages, excites,provokes and inspires both artists and audiences. An annualschedule of events at the Performing Arts Center, theStudent Center Theater and around campus is publishedeach fall. Activities are also posted on the college website.133

Sussex County Community College Catalog 2010–2012CAMPUS DIRECTORY • 10CAMPUS DEPARTMENTS & PHONE NUMBERSDepartment Direct Lines Building RmAcademic Affairs (973) 300-2132/2130 Administration Bldg. B301Admissions (973) 300-2223 Administration Bldg. B204Art Studio (973) 300-2228 Art StudioAthletics (973) 300-2230/2231 Academic & Athletic Bldg.Bookstore (973) 579-6118/6577 BookstoreBox Office (973) 300-3171 Health Sciences & Performing Arts Center Bldg.Business Office (973) 300-2106/2107 Administration Bldg. B203Billing and Payment PlansCommunity Educaton (973) 300-2140 Academic & Athletic Bldg. E108Counseling Center (973) 300-2207/2206 Administration Bldg. B206Advisement, Career Development, and Transfer InformationCultural Affairs (973) 300-2120 Health Sciences & Performing Arts Center Bldg.Evening Supervisor (973) 300-2236 Student Center D319Faculty Area (973) 300-2165/2166 Administration Bldg.Financial Aid (973) 300-2225/2227 Administration Bldg. B212Foundation (973) 300-2124 Administration Bldg. B314Health Sciences (973) 300-2149 Health Sciences & Performing Arts Center Bldg.Learning Center (973) 300-2150/2152 Administration Bldg. C300Academic Support, Tutoring, Learning Disabilities, ESOLLibrary (973) 300-2162/2160 Library/Science Bldg.Main Lobby Receptionist (973) 300-2100 Administration Bldg.Maintenance (973) 300-2113 Administration Bldg. B106Marketing & Public Information (973) 300-2295 Student Center D114Parking (973) 300-2104 Administration Bldg. Front DeskRegistrar (973) 300-2218/2215 Administration Bldg. B217FERPA, Transcripts, Student RecordsScheduling (973) 300-2235 Student Center D319Security (973) 300-2104 Administration Bldg. Front DeskStudent Activities (973) 300-2232 Student Center D105aClubs, SGAStudent Government Assoc. (973) 300-2304 Student Center D105aStudent Services (973) 300-2200 Student Center D110bTranscript Information (973) 300-2216 Administration Bldg. B217Testing Center (973) 300-2155 Administration Bldg. B317Veterans’ Affairs (973) 300-2236 Student Center D319134

sussex.edu • 973.300.2207Board of TrusteesJacob J. SmithChairpersonGlenn T. GavanVice ChairpersonAnn G. BainSecretaryTammy CaseTreasurerDr. Bernard J. AndrewsMemberDr. Rosalie LamonteMemberThomas W. LongMemberJudge Lorraine C. ParkerMemberKirk S. PerryMemberThomas J. SenkerMemberGlen VetranoMemberSussex County Board ofChosen FreeholdersRichard A. ZeoliFreeholder DirectorSusan ZellmanFreeholder Deputy DirectorPhillip R. CrabbFreeholderParker SpaceFreeholderRichard VohdenFreeholderFoundation Boardof DirectorsCharles RobertsChairLinda SchmidtVice ChairSuzanne FriedlandTreasurerDavid S. RikkolaSecretaryBarbara L. WortmannFoundation Executive DirectorHarold H. DamatoSCCC Interim PresidentA. Roy KnutsenImmediate Past ChairMelanie ArpaioAmy BridgeLois BurmesterRonald DolfiDr. Katherine DouglasLinda FountainGeorge HarperAgnes HayekAnnaMarie HeverlyTammie HorsfieldJohn KuntzBeth MalkinDr. Barbara MillerRonald MullerFrank NocellaDomenick RuggieroDr. Roxanne Debski-SeigelAnthony SelimoJacob J. SmithPatricia TaggartDr. Kimberly WoodhullBarry WormanCAMPUS DIRECTORY • 10135