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General InformationAccreditation: The Higher Learning Commission Accreditation Commission forEducation in Nursing Kansas Board of Regents Commission on Accreditation of Allied HealthEducation ProgramsGARDEN CITY COMMUNITY COLLEGE 2020-2022(Discipline; Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic)801 Campus Drive Garden City, KS 67846 (620) 276-7611 www.gcccks.edu11/182

General InformationFor the most current version of the catalog,please refer to the GCCC website(www.gcccks.edu)CATALOG DISCLAIMER INFORMATIONThe Garden City Community College catalog is not a contract but rather a guide for the information and convenience of students.The College reserves the right to change or withdraw courses, to change the fees, rules and calendar for admissions, registration, instruction, and graduation, and to change other regulations affecting the student body, at any time. The College reserves the right to changepolicies or revise curricula as necessary. If the College decides to terminate a degree program, students enrolled in that program will beprovided written notice.STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY FOR CATALOGGARDEN CITY COMMUNITY COLLEGE 2020-2022Each student is responsible for knowing the information printed in this Catalog. Failure to read these regulations will not be considered an excuse for noncompliance. Please check the GCCC Student Handbook for additional information. The Student Handbook placesfull responsibility on the student for registering for appropriate courses and for fulfilling all requirements for a certificate or degree setforth in this catalog, as amended from time to time. The program pathways outlined in the catalog are the best transfer and workforcepathways for students. The pathways do not guarantee transfer of credit. Students should work with their advisors at GCCC, as well asadvisors at transfer institutions, to determine the best plan for course selection. No agent or employee of the College has the authorityto warrant graduation, the attainment of any type of license, or career goal.3The College does not accept any responsibility for delays in graduation or attainment of career goals resulting from errors in registration, cancelled courses, time schedule changes, changes in degree requirements, or similar or related changes, or for errors resultingfrom consultation with or reliance upon any information acquired from any college employee. Advisors’ signatures on pre-registration,drop-add forms do not necessarily indicate agreement with or approval of the student’s choice of courses, nor may they be construed inany way as a guarantee that the student’s choice of courses is sufficient for graduation or attainment of any career goal.STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITYADA/EQUAL ACCESSGarden City Community College is complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and is committed to equal and reasonable access to facilities and programs for all employees, students and visitors. Those with ADA concerns, or who need special accommodations,should contact Kari Adams, Accommodations Coordinator, Garden City Community College, 801 Campus Drive, Garden City, KS 67846,620-276-9638.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/TITLE IX - NON-DISCRIMINATION / ANTI-HARASSMENTGarden City Community College does not discriminate against applicants, employees or students on the basis of race, religion, color,national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age (40 or older), disability, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information or other non-merit reasons, or handicap, nor will sexual harassment or retaliation be tolerated, in its employment practices and/oreducational programs or activities. Harassment is prohibited based on race, color, age, sex, religion, marital status, national origin, disability,veteran’s status, sexual orientation, or other factors which cannot be lawfully considered, to the extent specified by applicable federaland state laws. The Executive Director of Student Services coordinates the College’s efforts to comply with Title IX. Students concernedabout the above should contact Tammy Tabor, Executive Director of Student Services, 620-276-9508, Student and Community ServicesCenter, 801 Campus Dr., Garden City, KS 67846, and employees with concerns may contact, Kellee Munoz, Director of Human Resources,620-276-9574, Student and Community Services Center, 801 Campus Dr., Garden City, KS 67846.

Academic Calendar. 6-7General Information.8Division: Program and Course DescriptionsBusiness & Technology.52Humanities & Fine Arts.64Health, Physical Education & Recreation.86Nursing & Allied Health.92General Information2020-2022 ACADEMIC CATALOGScience & Mathematics. 102Social Science. 114Technical Education. 124Personnel: Trustees, Administration,Faculty, & Professional Support Staff. 171GARDEN CITY COMMUNITY COLLEGE 2020-20224

5GARDEN CITY COMMUNITY COLLEGE 2020-2022General Information

2020-21 Academic CalendarQuiet Zone Dates (No Classes)Fall Dates: August 17 – December 10, 2020 (Final End: 01/01/2021)Spring Dates: January 4 – May 13, 2021Summer Dates: May 24 – August 6, 2021AUGUST 152229162330172418251926SEPTEMBER 2020OCTOBER 926202721282229FEBRUARY 26DECEMBER 2020JANUARY 2021FS12891415162021222327282930S277 LABOR DAY – No Classes(Campus Closed September 5-7)8 Classes ResumeClasses Begin: Session 2 (12 wks)11 9/11 Observance14 20th Day of Classes28 Financial Aid Disbursement Day8 Classes End (Session 1)9 FALL BREAK – No Classes12 Classes ResumeClasses Begin: Session 3 (8 wks)MARCH 2021SM(CURRENT Enrolled Students Only)5 Last Day to Withdraw fromClasses (Fall Main Session)10 Advising Day – No Classes11 Exploration Day – No Classes12 Classes Resume21 THANKSGIVING BREAK Begins(Campus closed November 21-29)30 Classes ResumeSpring Enrollment Begins (ALL Students)7 Final Exams Begin10 Final Exams EndClasses End: (Main Session andSessions 2 and 3)11 Final Grades Due @ 1:00 PM14 Classes Begin: Fall Session 4 (3 wks)15 Faculty Last Day19 CHRISTMAS BREAK Begins(Campus Closed December 19 – January 3)1 Classes End (Fall Session 4)Fall Semester Ends4 Campus ReopensSpring 2021 Semester Begins Classes Begin: Spring 2021 MiniSession (4 wks)6 Inservice / Faculty Return6-7 Student Services Hours (until 6 PM)9-10 Residential Life Check-In11 Classes Begin: Main Session (17 wks)and Session 1 (8 wks)11-14 Student Services Hours (until 6 PM)18 Martin Luther King Observance25 Classes Begin: Session 2 (14 wks)29 Classes End: Spring 2021 Mini 2431182519262027APRIL 741118512192027212822292330242526SMFSMAY 2021JUNE 2021JULY 62728293031THIS CALENDAR IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.1 Summer Enrollment Begins (ALL Students)5 Classes End (Session 1)8 Classes Begin: Session 3 (8 wks)15 SPRING BREAK Begins(No Classes March 15-19)(Campus Closed March 18-22)22 Classes Resume2 EASTER BREAK Begins(Campus Closed April 2-5)6 Classes Resume8 Last Day to Withdraw from Classes(Spring Main Session)16 Advising Day – No ClassesFall Enrollment Begins(CURRENT Enrolled Students Only)19 Classes Begin: Session 4 (4 wks)30 Fall Enrollment Begins (ALL Students)7 Commencement @ 7:00 PM10 Final Exams Begin13 Final Exams EndClasses End (Main Session andSessions 2 and 3)Spring Semester Ends14 Final Grades Due @ 1:00 PM18 Faculty Last Day24 Summer Session 1 Begins (3 wks)Summer Session 2 Begins (6 wks)Summer Sess 5 Begins (11 wks)31 MEMORIAL DAY – No Classes/Campus Closed)1 Classes Resume11 Summer Session 1 Ends2 Summer Session 2 Ends5 INDEPENDENCE DAY Observed– No Classes (Campus Closed July 3-5)6 Classes ResumeSummer Session 3 Begins(5 wks – ends August 6)19 Summer Session 4 Begins(3 wks – ends August 6)*** THIS CALENDAR IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE Please check with the Office of the Vice President for Instructional Services for changes. ***(Check with your Advisor or the Office of the Vice President of Instructional Services for changes.)GARDEN CITY COMMUNITY COLLEGE 2020-2022MF5 20th Day of Classes15 PRESIDENT’S DAY – No Classes(Campus Closed February 13-15)16 Classes Resume22 Financial Aid Disbursement Day282 Spring Enrollment BeginsNOVEMBER 2020S3110 Inservice / Faculty Return12-13 Student Services Hours (until 6 PM)13-16 Residential Life Check-In14 New Student Orientation17 Fall 2020 Semester Begins Classes Begin: Main Session (16 wks)and Session 1 (8 wks)17-20 Student Services Hours (until 6 PM)August 8 - 16, 2020May 14 – 23, 2021General Information2020-2021 ACADEMIC CALENDAR6

General Information2021-2022 ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2021-22 Academic CalendarQuiet Zone Dates (No Classes)Fall Dates: August 16 – December 9, 2021 (Final End: 12/31/21)Spring Dates: January 10 – May 12, 2022Summer Dates: May 23 – August 5, 2022AUGUST 425262728293031SEPTEMBER 4252627282930SMOCTOBER 2021TWThFS9 Inservice / Faculty Return11-12 Student Services Hours (until 6 PM)12-15 Residential Life Check-In13 New Student Orientation16 Fall 2021 Semester Begins Classes Begin: Main Session (16 wks)and Session 1 (8 wks)16-19 Student Services Hours (until 6 PM)6 LABOR DAY – No Classes(Campus Closed September 4-6)7 Classes ResumeClasses Begin: Session 2 (13 wks)10 9/11 Observance13 20th Day of Classes27 Financial Aid Disbursement Day7 Classes End (Session 1)8 FALL BREAK – No Classes11 Classes ResumeClasses Begin: Session 3 (8 wks)August 7 - 15, 2021January 1 – 9, 2022May 13 – 22, 2022FEBRUARY 425262728MARCH 425262728293031SMFSAPRIL 32425262728293031SMTFS567121319202627SM4 20th Day of Classes21 PRESIDENT’S DAY – No Classes(Campus Closed February 19-21)22 Classes Resume18 Financial Aid Disbursement Day1 Summer Enrollment Begins (ALL Students)4 Classes End (Session 1)7 Classes Begin: Session 3 (8 wks)14 SPRING BREAK Begins(No Classes March 14-18)(Campus Closed March 17-20)21 Classes Resume7 Last Day to Withdraw from Classes(Spring Main Session)12 Advising Day – No ClassesFall Enrollment Begins(CURRENT Enrolled Students Only)14 Classes Resume15 EASTER BREAK Begins(Campus Closed April 15-18)19 Classes ResumeClasses Begin: Session 4 (4 wks)29 Fall Enrollment Begins (ALL Students)31NOVEMBER 2021GARDEN CITY COMMUNITY COLLEGE 1222324252627282930DECEMBER 202122232425262728293031JANUARY 2022S14 Last Day to Withdraw fromClasses (Fall Main Session)9 Advising Day: No ClassesSpring Enrollment Begins(CURRENT Enrolled Students Only)10 Exploration Day – No Classes11 Classes Resume20 THANKSGIVING BREAK Begins(Campus closed November 20-28)29 Classes ResumeSpring Enrollment Begins (ALL Students)6 Final Exams Begin9 Final Exams EndClasses End: (Main Session andSessions 2 and 3)10 Final Grades Due @ 1:00 PM13 Classes Begin: Fall Session 4 (3 wks)14 Faculty Last Day18 CHRISTMAS BREAK Begins(Campus Closed December 18 – January 2)31 Classes End (Fall Session 4)Fall Semester Ends3 Campus ReopensRegistration Week Begins5 Inservice / Faculty Return5-6 Student Services Hours (until 6 PM)8-9 Residential Life Check-In10 Spring 2022 Semester Begins –Classes Begin: Main Session (17 wks)and Session 1 (8 wks)10-13 Student Services Hours (until 6 PM)17 Martin Luther King Observance24 Classes Begin: Session 2 (14 wks)MAY 2022TWTh10 Summer Session 1 EndsJUNE 2022WTh123489101114151617182122232425282930FSJULY 2022TWTh6 Commencement @ 7:00 PM9 Final Exams Begin12 Final Exams EndClasses End (Main Session andSessions 2 and 3)Spring Semester Ends13 Final Grades Due @ 1:00 PM17 Faculty Last Day23 Summer Session 1 Begins (3 wks)Summer Session 2 Begins (6 wks)Summer Session 5 Begins (11 wks)30 MEMORIAL DAY – No Classes/Campus Closed)31 Classes 72829301 Summer Session 2 Ends4 INDEPENDENCE DAY – No Classes(Campus Closed July 2-4)5 Summer Session 3 Begins(5 wks – ends August 5)18 Summer Session 4 Begins(3 wks – ends August 5)31THIS CALENDAR IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.*** THIS CALENDAR IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE Please check with the Office of the Vice President for Instructional Services for changes. ***(Check with your Advisor or the Office of the Vice President of Instructional Services for changes.)