Spartanburg Community College Catalog 2010-2011 P.O. Box 4386

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Spartanburg Community College Catalog 2010-2011P.O. Box 4386Spartanburg, S.C. 29305(864) 592-4800 (866) 591-3700www.sccsc.edu

2010-2011 CatalogPost Office Box 4386Business Interstate 85 at New Cut RoadSpartanburg, South Carolina 29305(864) 592-4800 (866) 591-3700www.sccsc.eduNOTICE TO STUDENTSNotice of Student Responsibility: The information contained in this Catalog does not constitute a contract between Spartanburg Community College and its students or applicantsfor admission or any other person. Failure to read this publication does not excuse studentsfrom rules and procedures described herein. Personal factors, illness or contradictory advicefrom any source are not acceptable grounds for seeking exemption from these rules andprocedures. Spartanburg Community College reserves the privilege of changing, withoutnotice, any information or statement in this catalog. You may view the College’s website atwww.sccsc.edu for current or the most up-to-date information.If special accommodations or assistance will be needed, contact Geraldine Brantley, coordinator of student disability services at (864) 592-4818 or call (864) 592-4748 for TDD.ADA/504 Coordinator and EEO/Title 9 Coordinator: Rick Teal, SCC director of human resources,(864) 592-4706Transfer Officer: Celia Bauss, SCC registrar, (864 ) 592-4754.

Access up-to-date SCC information 24/7You have so much to keep up with already. Why carry around a bulky catalog when theinformation you need - when you need it - is available online at www.sccsc.edu?Download a PDF of this quick reference card at www.sccsc.edu/catalogEmergency Campus PoliceTuition & Fees - www.sccsc.edu/tuitionFinancial Aid - www.sccsc.edu/FinancialAidAdmissions - www.sccsc.edu/admissions592-4911If using a campus telephone call 4911SCC Orientation Online - www.sccsc.edu/orientationCampus Tours - www.sccsc.edu/recruitCampus Locations - www.sccsc.edu/studentlife/locationsCampus Maps & Directions - www.sccsc.edu/about/maps.aspxAcademic Calendar - www.sccsc.edu/academics/calendarAcademic Programs - www.sccsc.edu/academicsSearch for Classes - nce Learning - www.sccsc.edu/academics/onlineCourse Descriptions - www.sccsc.edu/academics/syllabiSCC website orSCC Portal help:EmailITsupport@sccsc.eduCall(864) 592-4682Continuing EdNon-credit & technical:www.sccsc.edu/cceTranscripts - ansfer Guidelines - udent Accounts & Records - www.sccsc.edu/resources/portal.aspx to log inand access your individual student informationStudent Services & Resourceswww.sccsc.edu/resourcesLibrary: /resources/libraryBookstore: /resources/bookstoreFrequently Asked Questionswww.sccsc.edu then select “Contact Us” in footerStudent Events & Activitieswww.sccsc.edu/studentlifePublication Faculty/Staff Directorywww.sccsc.edu then select “Contact Us” in footerCommon SCC Phone NumbersIf using a campus phone, use last 4 digits:Admissions - (864) 592-4800SCC central campus - (864) 592-4600Financial Aid - (864) 592-4810SCC Cherokee County Campus - (864) 206-2700Records - (864) 592-4681SCC Tyger River Campus - (864) 592-6200Campus Closings - (864) 592-4325Union Co. Advanced Tech. Ctr. (864) 466-1060Toll-free: (800) 922-3679Facebook - www.facebook.com/YourCollegeTwitter - www.twitter.com/SCCyourCollegewww.sccsc.edu

Table of ContentsTable of Contentsi.Special Information. ivPresident's Welcome.1Academic Calendar.2Introduction to the e Vision.5College Mission.5College Role & Scope.5College Values.6Student Outcomes.7Historical Overview.7-10Corporate & Community Education.6, 11Spartanburg Community College Foundation.11Map of Spartanburg Community College Central Campus.12Map of Spartanburg Community College Cherokee County Campus.13Map of Spartanburg Community College Tyger River Campus.14Map of Union County Advanced Technology Center.15Admissions & Financial Aid. 17-48Application Deadline.18Admissions Policies.18Regular Admission Requirements. 18-21Readmission Requirements.19Changes in Programs of Study.19Residency. 19-21Special Admission Categories. 21-26Admission of Special Applicants Programs (ASAP).21Early Admission Program-Best Start Program (BSP). 21-22High School Drop-out Prevention and Recovery Programs (Gateway to College/College Link Program).22Non-High School Graduates.22Business Technology Division and Health & Human Services Division. 22, 86-89International Students. 22-23Senior Citizens.23Exemption Policy. 23-25Transferring Credit Hours to SCC. 25-26Transferring from SCC/Statewide Agreement on Transfer Articulation.26Transfer-Regulations and Procedures for Transfer in SC. 26-31Financial Aid. 33-43Scholarships.44Other Assistance.44Veterans' Assistance. 44-48Services for Students. 49-60Advising Center.50AIM Center.50Bookstore. 50-51Campus Safety and Security/Student Right-To-Know.51Career Planning and Placement.51Counseling and Career Development.51Early Registration.51Evening Services.52Health Services.52Housing Information.52Identification Cards.52Insurance.52Library. 52-53Orientation.53Parking.54Records and Transcripts.54Release of Student Information. 54-55SCCOnline. 55-56SCC Student Ambassadors.56

ii.Table of ContentsServices to Students with Disabilities.56Student Disability Services Center.56Student Activities.57Student Copiers.57Student Due Process.57Success Network. 57-58Testing Center.58The Rita Allison Learning Center (TLC). 58-59Vending.59College Costs. 61-66College Costs.62Tuition.62Fees and Expenses.62Textbooks and Supplies.62Payment of Fees.63Student Refund/Term Withdrawal/Federal Return of Funds. 64-66Academic Procedures. 67-74Academic Policies. 68-74SCC Programs of Study.75-280SCC Programs of Study Chart. 76-80SCC Programs of Study & The South Carolina Education Economic Development Act.81South Carolina's 16 Clusters of Study & SCC Program of Study by Cluster. 82-87SCC Programs of Study by Division. 88-89Special Admissions Procedures. 90-93Accounting.76, 83-84, 88, 94-95Accounting with Information System Electives.76, 83-85, 88, 96-97Accounting Specialist.76, 83-84, 88, 98-99Administrative Office Technology. 76, 83, 85, 88, 100-101Administrative Office Technology with Legal Electives. 76, 84, 86, 88, 102-103Administrative Office Technology–Medical. 76, 84, 88, 104-105Administrative Specialist. 76, 83, 88, 106-107Advanced CNC (Computer Numeric Control). 76, 86, 89, 108-109American Sign Language. 76, 83, 85, 89, 109-110Architectural Computer Aided Drafting. 76, 89, 111Associate in Arts (University Transfer Program).76, 82-88, 112-114Associate in Arts with Business Electives (University Transfer Program).76, 83-84, 86, 88, 115-116Associate in Arts- Early Childhood Education Electives. 76, 83, 88, 117-118Associate in Arts- Elementary Education Electives. 76, 83, 88, 119-120Associate in Arts with Middle Grades Education Electives. 76, 83, 88, 121-122Associate in Arts with Secondary Education Electives. 76, 83, 88, 123-124Associate in Arts with Special Needs Education Electives. 76, 83, 88, 125-126Associate in Science (University Transfer Program).76, 82-88, 127-129Associate in Science with Middle Grades Education Electives. 76, 83, 88, 130-131Associate in Science with Pre-Chiropractic Electives. 77, 84, 88, 132-133Associate in Science with Pre-Engineering Electives.77, 87-88, 134-135Associate in Science with Secondary Education Electives. 77, 83, 88, 136-139Automated Manufacturing Technology.77, 83, 85-87, 89, 140-141Automotive Technology - Automotive Service Technology. 77, 87, 89, 142-143Automotive Technology - Ford ASSET. 77, 87, 89, 144-145Basic Interpreting. 77, 83, 85, 89, 146-147Basic Interpreting-General Technology. 77, 83, 85, 89, 148-149Communication.77, 82-88, 150-151Computer Support Specialist. 77, 85, 88, 152-153Computer Technology. 77, 83, 85, 88, 154-155Computer Technology with Healthcare Information Management & Systems Electives.77, 84-85, 88, 156-157Computer Technology with Information Management & Systems Electives. 77, 83, 85, 88, 158-159Computer Technology with Networking Electives. 77, 82-83, 85, 87-88, 160-161Computer Technology with Web Page Development Electives.77, 82, 85-86, 88, 162-163Culinary Arts. 77, 85, 88, 164-165Culinary Fundamentals. 77, 85, 88, 166Customer Service.77, 83, 85-86, 88, 167-168Digital Design - General Technology. 77, 82-83, 85-86, 88, 169-170Digital Design. 77, 82-83, 85-86, 88, 171

Table of Contentsiii.Early Childhood Development. 77, 83, 89, 172Early Childhood Development-Advanced Child Care Management-General Technology. 78, 83, 85, 89, 173-174Early Childhood Development-Director. 78, 83, 85, 89, 175Early Childhood Development-Infant Toddler-General Technology. 78, 83, 85, 89, 176-177Early Childhood Development-Special Education-General Technology. 78, 83, 85, 89, 178-179Electronics Engineering Technology . .78, 86-87, 89, 180-181Electronics Engineering Technology with Electro-Mechanical Electives. 78, 87, 89, 182-183Engineering Technology-General Technology.78, 82, 86-87, 89, 184-185Entrepreneurship. 78, 83, 86, 88, 186-187Exceptional Child. 78, 83, 85, 89, 188Expanded Duty Dental Assisting. 78, 84, 89, 189-190Ford MLR (Maintenance & Light Repair). 78, 87, 89, 191-192Fundamentals of Radiation Science. 78, 87, 88, 193-194General Studies Transfer Certificate in Arts & Sciences.78, 82-88, 195-196Health Unit Coordinating. 78, 84, 89, 197-198Health Unit Coordinating with Monitoring Techniques. 78, 84, 89, 199-200Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology. 78, 82, 86, 89, 201-202Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology-General Technology. 78, 82, 86, 89, 203-204Horticulture Technology.

procedures. Spartanburg Community College reserves the privilege of changing, without notice, any information or statement in this catalog. You may view the College's website at www.sccsc.edu for current or the most up-to-date information. If special accommodations or assistance will be needed, contact Geraldine Brantley, coordina-