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Montgomery College CatalogVolume 63 2013–2014Students who plan to graduate from Montgomery Collegeshould select one catalog during their enrollment and follow thecurriculum outlined in that catalog, provided they graduatewithin seven years of the catalog chosen.Montgomery College’s online catalog, located on the Official Policies andDocuments page of the College’s website at www.montgomerycollege.edu/catalog,is the official version of this document. In the case of conflicts between theprinted catalog or other versions of the catalog and the Official Policies andDocuments page of the website, the material on the online page shall control.240-567-5000
Montgomery CollegeGermantown Rockville Takoma Park/Silver Spring Workforce Development & Continuing Education
A Message from the PresidentWelcome to the Montgomery College family! A Montgomery College education is aboutliberating your hopes and dreams and turning them into tangible goals. By arming yourselfwith an education, you make a commitment to empower yourself and, in turn, your wholefamily. This is not, and will not be, a solo venture. Your successes, and your challenges, areshared by so many around you: your family, your friends, your classmates, your professors,and your Montgomery County community. By making a difference in your own life, you areenriching the lives of so many people around you, some of whom you may not even know yet.You may feel overwhelmed or maybe even intimidated by what lies ahead. That is completelynatural. I remember my first day at college like it was yesterday—it is hard to believe theactual number of yesterdays since then! As the first in my family to attend college, and manymiles away from family or friends, I felt a mixture of emotions from excitement and anxiety tofreedom and homesickness. But it was early on in my college experience that I began to learnwho I was, who I wanted to be, and who I could be with the support and mentorship of mynew community. You could say I have never left college! I turned my love of reading and oflearning into a bachelor’s degree, and then a master’s degree, and finally a PhD And here I amtoday—president of Montgomery College.You are one step closer to changing your life. If you ever start to doubt yourself, I encourageyou to take a breath, turn to a supportive person, such as a professor, counselor, friend, orparent. We stand ready to help you reach your potential, whatever goal you set for yourself.Whether you are the first member in your family to attend college, or one of a long line ofcollege graduates, you are in the right place to make your own mark on the world. Whetheryou are here to receive a certificate in a critical trade, earn an associate’s degree, transfer to auniversity to earn a bachelor’s degree, or pursue your own unique educational goal, you are inthe right place to actualize your dreams. Whether you are an adult learner seeking to expandyour mind, or a recent high school graduate trying to figure out what career to pursue, you arein the right place to carve your own future. No matter who you are, you are forever part of aphenomenal and very special family: Montgomery College.Welcome!DeRionne P. Pollard, MATIONInformation 3
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Student Success ModelStudent success is accomplished through a collaborative effort to achieve learning thatactively engages students, faculty, and staff. Student success can be measured by identifying andclarifying student goals and expectations upon entry, assessing student progress and experiences through their courses, and evaluating student outcomes at the time of exit. MontgomeryCollege fulfills its implicit contract with the larger community when student success is achieved.Student Success CredoWe believe student success is accomplishedwhen students read, write, and speak at the college level; use mathematics tools and concepts at thecollege level; use information resources, includingdeveloping technology, to supportcontinued learning; are positive, motivated learners whoaccept responsibility for their success; are self-confident, independent, andactive learners with critical thinking skillsenabling lifelong learning; are tolerant and flexible, and aware of theinterdependence of modern society.We believe student success is facilitated through assessing student academic skills andplacing students in appropriate courses; counseling and advising studentsto establish focused and realisticeducational, career, and personal goals; assessing ongoing development,clarification, and refinement of studentgoals throughout the educational process; teaching students with challenging, butnurturing and encouraging, instructionalmethods; providing effective and appropriatelearning support programs and services.We believe student success is enabled whenfaculty and staff are committed to providing a positive, welcoming climatethat reflects an ethical, caring collegecommunity; taking a personal interest by encouraging,assisting, and respecting the individualpotential in each student; setting personal performance expectationsthat reflect their commitment tostudent success.We believe student success is further ensuredwhen the College is responsive to the community’s needsand sets goals to meet them; clearly and effectively communicatesinformation internally and externally; provides a physical environmentconducive to learning and thedevelopment of a sense of communityamong students, faculty, and staff; offers students a comprehensiveco-curricular program; is responsive to the needs of facultyand staff directly involved in the learningprocess; develops plans, allocates resources, andassigns administrative time to activitiescontributing to student success; provides professional developmentopportunities for faculty and staff thatenhance the learning environment; maintains a reward system thatrecognizes faculty and staff contributionsto students and their learning; regularly evaluates (with student input)all aspects of the College instruction, aswell as support and administrative offices,and uses the data to improve such aspects.INFORMATIONInformation 5
6 Montgomery College Catalog 2013–14DirectorySome frequently used addresses and phone numbers for the College are listed below. Youcan also find contact information for College departments and programs at www.montgomerycollege.edu.Central Services900 Hungerford DriveRockville, MD 20850240-567-5000Germantown Campus20200 Observation DriveGermantown, MD 20876240-567-7700Security: 240-567-7777Rockville Campus51 Mannakee StreetRockville, MD 20850240-567-5000Security: 240-567-5111Takoma Park/Silver SpringCampus (TP/SS)7600 Takoma AvenueTakoma Park, MD 20912240-567-1300Security: 240-567-1600Admissions and RecordsGermantown: 240-567-7823Rockville: 240-567-5000TP/SS: 240-567-1501AlumniOffice of Alumni Affairs240-567-5378EmploymentOffice of Human Resources240-567-5353Equity and Diversity240-567-5276Financial Aid andOn-Campus StudentEmployment240-567-5100LibraryGermantown: 240-567-7853Rockville: 240-567-7130TP/SS: 240-567-1536Public RelationsOffice of Communications240-567-4022School of Art Designat Montgomery College240-567-5821TranscriptsAdmissions and RecordsOfficeGermantown: 240-567-7821Rockville: 240-567-5000TP/SS: 240-567-1501Tuition and FeesAdmissions and RecordsOfficeGermantown: 240-567-7823Rockville: 240-567-5000TP/SS: 240-567-1501Use of College FacilitiesOffice of FacilitiesGermantown: 240-567-7882Rockville: 240-567-5016TP/SS: 240-567-1564Veterans Affairs Office240-567-5033Workforce Development &Continuing Education51 Mannakee StreetRockville, MD 20850240-567-5188Collegewide or Campus Closing, Delayed Opening, or EmergencyMontgomery College will always operate on its regular schedule unless otherwiseannounced. Changes to the college’s operational status will be communicated in a numberof ways. Additional information is on page 16.
ContentsCatalog at a GlanceAdmissions and Registration. . . . . . . . . . 32–35Assessment Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34–35, 47Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–11Closing, Delayed Opening, Emergency. . . 16Course Descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271–412Curricula. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71–270Directions/Maps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18–25Disability Support Services. . . . . . . . . . . . 49–50Financial Aid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40–46Grades. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58Graduation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59Safety and Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52–53Tuition and Fees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36–38Transfer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48, 73–74Workforce Development &Continuing Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . 26–30, 34Mission Statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Student Success Model and Credo. . . . . . 5Directory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7College Calendar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10About Montgomery College. . . . . . . . . . . . 13Admissions/Registration Procedures forWorkforce Development & ContinuingEducation Courses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Assessment Testing(Appropriate Course Placement). . . . . . . . . . . . 34Credit for Prior Learning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351414151516Financial Aid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40College Philosophy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .College Program Commitments. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Degrees, Certificates, andLetters of Recognition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Academic Recognition and Memberships. . .Alumni. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .College Policies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .College Schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1314Germantown Campus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rockville Campus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Workforce Development &Continuing Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Online Learning Courses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Who Is a WD&CE Student?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Special Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Extended Learning Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Workforce Access Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .How to Enroll. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tuition and Fees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20232626262729303030Distance Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Admissions and Registration. . . . . . . . . . . 32Admissions Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Criteria for Admission toMontgomery College Credit Programs. . . . . 32Admissions Proceduresfor Credit Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Financial Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Tuition and Fees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Financial Responsibility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Payment of Tuition and Fees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Textbooks and Supplies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Definition of Financial Need. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Eligible Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Financial Aid Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Grants and Scholarships. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Loans. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Student Employment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DC Tuition Assistance Grant(DCTAG) Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Maryland State StudentFinancial Assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .363839394040404142444445Services for Students. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Academic Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Adult Learners. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assessment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Athletics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bookstores. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Career/Transfer Resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Child Care: Early Learning Centers. . . . . . . . . .Counseling and Advising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Disability Support Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .First Year Experience. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Food Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Housing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .International and Multicultural Students. . . .Libraries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Military and Veteran Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .474747474748484849505050515151INFORMATIONContents 7
8 Montgomery College Catalog 2013–14Parking and Motor Vehicle Registration. . . . .Printing at MC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Safety and Security Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Student Employment Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Student Life. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Support Centers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Television. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Transportation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TRIO Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .525252535454555555Academic Regulationsand Standards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Definition of Full-Time Student. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Course Structure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Class Attendance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Grading System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Academic Standing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Student Cumulative Records. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Graduation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57575758585959Special Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60Arts Institute. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cooperative Education &Internship Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Developmental Courses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .English as a Second Language (AmericanEnglish Language Program). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gudelsky Institute for Technical Education. .Health Sciences Institute. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Honors Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Information Technology Institute. . . . . . . . . . . . .International Education Program. . . . . . . . . . . . .MC/MCPS/USG Partnerships. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Paul Peck Humanities Institute. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Paul Peck Institute for American Cultureand Civic Engagement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Phi Theta Kappa InternationalHonor Society. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .School of Art Designat Montgomery College. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Women’s Studies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6061616161626264646568Biotechnology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114Building Trades Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117Business. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123Communication & BroadcastingTechnology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Communication Studies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Computer Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Computer Gaming and Simulation. . . . . . . . . .Computer Publishing & PrintingManagement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Computer Science and Technologies. . . . . . . .Criminal Justice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cybersecurity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124131132136138139143144Diagnostic Medical Sonography. . . . . . . . . . . . . 148Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Emergency Preparedness Management. . . . .Engineering Science. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ethnic Social Studies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150162165176Fire Science and Emergency Services. . . . . . . . 178General Studies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189Graphic Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190Health Enhancement/Exercise Science/Physical Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196Health Information Management. . . . . . . . . . . . 206Hospitality Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209Interior Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21568Landscape Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221Liberal Arts and Sciences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22469Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226Mental Health Associate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228Music. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2296970Curricula. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71Degrees, Certificates, and Letters ofRecognition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Campus Curricula Offerings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Choosing a Curriculum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gainful Employment Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Learning Assessment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Transfer to a Four-Year Institution. . . . . . . . . . .Technical Training. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .The General Education Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Foundation/Distribution Courses(General Education). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Statewide Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Health Workforce Shortage Programs. . . . . . .Accounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .American Sign Language. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Applied Geography. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96Architectural/Construction Technology. . . . . . 99Art. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104Automotive Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11171727273737374747691919394Network and Wireless Technologies. . . . . . . . 232Nursing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236Paralegal Studies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Photography. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Physical Therapist Assistant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Polysomnography. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .238240246248Radiologic (X-Ray) Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249Science. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251Surgical Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256Technical Writing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Theatre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Transfer Studies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Web Careers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .258259262263Women’s Studies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Course Descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271Assessment Levels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Course Designators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Catalog Entry Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AB — Arabic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AC — Accounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AN — Anthropology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AR — Art. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AS — Astronomy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AT — Automotive Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . siness Administration. . . . . . . . . . . . .Biological Sciences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Biotechnology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Building Trades Technology. . . . . . . . —Computer Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291Cooperative Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294Computer Graphics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294Chemistry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295Criminal Justice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297Chinese. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298Computer Science and Technologies.299Architectural and ConstructionTechnology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302DN — Dance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305DS — Student Development. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307ECEDEEEL————Economics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309Electrical Engineering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313American English Language Program(American English for AcademicPurposes). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314EN — English. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315EP — Emergency Preparedness. . . . . . . . . . . . 321ES — Engineering Science. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323FLFMFRFS————Film. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Food and Beverage Management. . .French. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fire Science. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .324325325326GDGEGLGRGS—————Graphic Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Applied Geography. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Geology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .German. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gender Studies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .328331333333334HC —HE —HI —HM —HP —HS —Health Sciences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Health. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Health Information Management. . .Hotel/Motel Management. . . . . . . . . . .Honors Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . gal Studies (Legal Assistant). .Linguistics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Landscape Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Latin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .352354354357357MA —ME —MG —MH —MS —MU —Mathematics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Meteorology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mental Health. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Diagnostic Medical Sonography. . . .Music. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .357361361362363366NF — Nutrition and Food. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370NU — Nursing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370NW — Network and Wireless Technologies. ��——Physical Science. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Physical Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Photography. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Physics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Philosophy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Polysomnography. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Printing Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Political Science. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Physical Therapist Assistant. . . . . . . . .Portugese. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Psychology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .377377383385386387388389391394394RD — Reading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395RT — Radiologic (X-Ray) Technology. . . . . 397RU — Russian. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400SASCSGSLSNSOSP———————Study Abroad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Scientific Research. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Surgical Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .American Sign Language (ASL). . . . .Spanish. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sociology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Speech. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .400400400401403405406TH — Theatre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407TR — Television/Radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409WS — Women’s Studies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 411Board of Trustees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413Administrative Officers and Faculty . 414Board of Trustees Emeriti. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 447Faculty and Administrators Emeriti. 447Appendices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 453A— Determination of Residence for TuitionPurposes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 453B— Payment Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 454C— Refund Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 454DJN — Japanese. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352— Maryland Higher EducationCommission StudentTransfer Policies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 456KR — Korean. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 463ID — Interior Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347IS — Interdisciplinary Studies. . . . . . . . . . . . . 351IT — Italian. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352INFORMATIONContents 9
10 Montgomery College Catalog 2013–14College CalendarAcademic Year 2013–14Please visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/datesfor detailed semester calendars.Summer Sessions 2013Monday, May 27Official beginning of summer sessionsfor facultyMonday, May 27Memorial Day; College closedTuesday, May 28Summer I session classes beginMonday, June 17Midsummer session classes beginThursday, July 4Independence Day: College closedMonday, July 8Summer II session classes beginFriday, August 23Official end of summer sessionsFall Semester 2013Monday, August 19Official beginning of Academic Year;Faculty return for professional daysAll offices closed for fall opening meetingMonday, August 26Fall semester classes beginMonday, September 2Labor Day; College closedSaturday–Sunday,September 7–8Fall semester weekend classes beginWednesday, November 27No classes; non-instructional duty dayThursday–Sunday,November 28–December 1Thanksgiving Holiday; College closedMonday–Sunday,December 9–15Final week of classes—examsMonday–Sunday,December 16–22Non-instructional duty daysMonday–Wednesday,December 23–January 1Winter Holiday; College closedFriday, January 3Official end of fall semester
College CalendarAcademic Year 2013–14Please visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/datesfor detailed semester calendars.Winter Session 2014Monday, January 6Winter session classes beginFriday, January 17Winter session classes endSpring Semester 2014Monday, January 6Official beginning of spring semesterMonday, January 20Martin Luther King, Jr. Day; College closedThursday, January 21Faculty return for professional daysAll offices closed for spring opening meetingMonday, January 27Spring semester classes beginSaturday–Sunday February 1–2Spring semester weekend classes beginMonday–Sunday, March 17–23Spring recess for faculty and studentsFriday, March 21Spring break; College closedMonday–Sunday, May 12–18Final week of classes—examsMonday–Friday, May 19–23Non-instructional duty days;CommencementFriday, May 23Official end of spring semester andacademic yearSummer Sessions 2014Monday, May 26Official beginning of summer sessionsfor facultyMonday, May 26Memorial Day; College closedTuesday, May 27Summer I session clas
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