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, <strong>County</strong> & 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 & WORKFORCEDEVELOPMENT<strong>Community</strong> Educaton (CE): Alternate Route forTeacher Certification (NPTNJ), <strong>Community</strong> 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, <strong>College</strong> Hill Perspectives, CulturalAffairs, EDTV, Channel 20, Foundation, Job Board,Teen Arts..............................................................133CAMPUS DIRECTORYCampus Departments and Phone Numbers, Boardof Trustees, <strong>Sussex</strong> <strong>County</strong> 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
<strong>Sussex</strong> <strong>County</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong> <strong>Catalog</strong> 2010–2012ACADEMIC CALENDARACADEMIC CALENDAR2010–2011Fall 2010Wed, Sept 1 ...................Orientation-New & Transfer StudentsMon, Sept 6 .................................Labor Day - <strong>College</strong> 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 – <strong>College</strong> ClosedMon, Nov. 29.....................................Open registration beginsThurs, Dec 23...................................Final day of the semesterFri, Dec 24 toSun, Jan 2, 2011 .................Winter Holiday – <strong>College</strong> ClosedWinterim 2011Tues, Jan 4................Classes begin: Late Registration beginsMon, Jan 17 ............Martin Luther King Day – <strong>College</strong> ClosedThurs, Jan 20 ..........................................Final day of WinterimSpring 2011Mon, Jan 17 ............Martin Luther King Day – <strong>College</strong> 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 – <strong>College</strong> 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 – <strong>College</strong> 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.......................................................................– <strong>College</strong> 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 - <strong>College</strong> 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 – <strong>College</strong> ClosedMon, Nov 28 ....................................Open Registration beginsThurs, Dec 22...................................Final day of the semesterSat, Dec 24 toMon, Jan 2, 2012..................Winter Holiday – <strong>College</strong> ClosedWinterim 2012Wed, Jan 4................Classes begin: Late Registration beginsMon, Jan 16 ............Martin Luther King Day – <strong>College</strong> ClosedFriday, Jan 20.........................................Final day of semesterSpring 2012Mon, Jan 16 ............Martin Luther King Day – <strong>College</strong> 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 – <strong>College</strong> ClosedWed, Jun 13 ..........................................Final day of Summer I2