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University of Connecticut or the Connecticut State University System as
third-year students with a full two years of credit towards a baccalaureate
degree in engineering, engineering technology or industrial technology. MCC
also provides the opportunity for students who complete the engineering and
technology programs to transfer full credit to baccalaureate degree programs
at other colleges and universities with which the College has transfer agreements.
For more information, call Robert Fortier at 860-512-2623 or go to
www.commnet.edu/services/college_of_tech.asp.
Bachelor of General Studies Agreement with the University of Connecticut:
UConn’s Bachelor of General Studies (College of Continuing Studies)
program offers Connecticut community college students, who successfully
complete an associate degree with a GPA of at least 2.0 automatic admission
into the College of Continuing Studies Bachelor of General Studies Program.
The course credits earned for the associate degree will be transferred toward
the 120 credits needed to earn a BGS degree from the University of Connecticut.
The BGS program is available at all the campuses of the University.
Course Credit for Prior Learning:
(formerly Credit by Examination)
The credit by examination procedure allows students to earn college credit
for knowledge they have acquired through previous education, employment,
or military experience. It is important to note that the credit is listed as credit
by exam on the transcript, that it is treated as a form of transfer credit and
that it cannot be used to satisfy the college’s 25% residency requirement for
graduation. Credit achieved this way may also not transfer to another college
or university. Students should check with the college or university to which
they hope to transfer if they have questions about transferability.
The examination may consist of any or all of the following: oral examination,
written examination, laboratory work or portfolio analysis. A fee of $15.00 will
be charged for each examination.
College Level Examination Program (CLEP):
The College Entrance Examination Board has established the College Level
Examination Program (CLEP) to enable those who have reached a college
level of education outside the classroom to demonstrate their achievement
and to use the test results for college credit or placement. The CLEP program
offers two types of examinations:
• General examinations in English Composition, Humanities, Mathematics,
Natural Sciences, and Social Science/History assess the student’s
knowledge of fundamental facts and concepts, ability to perceive relationships,
and understanding of basic principles.
• Subject examinations measures achievement in undergraduate
courses. These tests measure the understanding of fundamental facts
and concepts that would normally be covered in a college-level course
in a specific subject area.
Academic Information
Associate Degree Programs
Associate degree programs are intended primarily for students planning to
transfer, with advanced standing, to colleges or universities where studies will
be continued toward a bachelor’s degree. Associate degree programs lead to
an associate in science degree upon graduation. An exception is the Liberal
Arts and Sciences program that also offers, for a student who completes the
foreign language requirement, an associate in arts degree. MCC is accredited
by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and credits earned
in MCC courses can be transferred to colleges and universities all over the
country. All associate degree programs are transfer programs.
Certificate Programs
Certificate programs are specialized curricula designed to equip students with
the skills and educational background needed to get a job after graduation.
Although certificate programs include course work that can be transferred,
those programs are not intended specifically for the purpose of transfer. Each
certificate career program represents a briefer, concentrated period of study
in a specific discipline. A student who successfully completes the program
receives a certificate of completion for the work.
Part-Time Studies
Almost all programs can be pursued part-time. The College has no minimum
requirement for the number of courses for which a student must register.
Courses are scheduled from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. each day in order to provide
students with a wide range of scheduling options. Many students complete
the degree requirements in three or four years.
Double-Degree Program
An alternative to the customary single-degree program is the double-degree
program that allows a student to combine two degrees at graduation. Application
for the second degree is normally made after a student has completed
30 credits in the first program of study. A minimum of 15 additional credits is
necessary for the second degree. Students wishing more information should
speak with a counselor.
Computer Facilities
Manchester Community College has a very rich computer technology environment
for students. Most classrooms are equipped with state-of-the-art teacher
stations. In addition to the traditional computer classrooms, there are student
computers in language, science, and computer laboratories, as well as the
College Learning Center. Students have open access to computers in the
library and open computer labs.
Both PCs and Macintosh computers are supported. Campus computers are
connected to the campus local area network as well as the Community College
System wide area network, which provides access to the World Wide Web.
Cooperative Education and Work Experience
Opportunities (860-512-3312)
At Manchester Community College, students have the opportunity to earn
credit, pay and work experience through the Cooperative Education Program.
Academic credit is awarded for cooperative education and work experiences
under the supervision of selected faculty. Cooperative education and work
experience opportunities allow students to bridge the gap between classroom
theory and on-the-job training in an actual work environment.
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