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1 Your HIRE EducationCATALOGCATALOG2021-2022 The legal and corporate name of the College is ALAMANCE COMMUNITY COLLEGE The provisions of this publication are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between the student and Alamance Community publication contains information concerning academic programs, course descriptions, procedures, policies, and general information about Alamance Community College in existence at the time of this pub-lication s deadline. Information in this publication is subject to change and Alamance Community College reserves the right to make any necessary revisions in the information contained here without notice. The College further reserves the right to add, amend, or repeal content in this publication and such modifications will be provided on the College s website in as timely a manner as practical.

2 If any provision of this publication is found to be outdated, invalid, or inconsistent with applicable law, the remaining provisions will continue to be valid and in full force and Equal Opportunity Institution2 PRESIDENT S WELCOMEDr. Algie GatewoodAlamance Community College PresidentWELCOMEAt Alamance Community College, we are committed to meeting you wherever you are on your academic journey and getting you to the next level in your education and are dedicated to improving the economic well-being of our community one student at a time. We are steadfast in our mission to align our job skills training and workforce development with the needs of local business and industry. In so doing, we are preparing our students to compete in a 21st century global welcome you and thank you for choosing Alamance Community College and pledge to you that we will work to ensure that you succeed during every step of your academic you plan to later transfer to a four-year institution to complete the baccalaureate degree or whether you are earning a degree in one of nearly three dozen curriculum programs, I believe you will find the convenience, accessibility, flexibility, quality, and affordability of Alamance Community College well suited to meet your individual needs.

3 In the months and years ahead, we will strategically introduce new and exciting programs of study while expanding and improving existing programs. We will do this leveraging state-of-the-art facilities, cutting-edge technologies, and this resolute promise: Your success is our Alamance Community College, I believe, will be one of the best decisions you ll ever make in your life. 3 TABLE OF CONTENTSACADEMIC CALENDAR ..5 MISSION AND PURPOSE OF ALAMANCE COMMUNITY COLLEGE ..6 STATEMENT OF DIVERSITY POLICY ..7 ACCREDITATION ..7A HISTORY OF ALAMANCE COMMUNITY COLLEGE ..8 STUDENT SUCCESS.

4 10 ADMISSION ..20 EXPENSES ..26 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ..29 VETERANS INFORMATION ..35 ACADEMIC INFORMATION ..40 STUDENT LIFE ..51 LIBRARY ..53 TUTORING CENTER ..53 WRITING CENTER ..53 WORK-BASED LEARNING ..54 DISTANCE LEARNING ..55 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS OF STUDY ..56 Accounting and Finance ..59 Advertising and Graphic Design ..66 Agricultural Technology Programs ..70 Agribusiness Technology ..70 Agricultural Biotechnology ..73 Agriculture Education ..76 Sustainable Agriculture ..78 Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology ..80 Animal Care and Management Technology ..85 Automotive Systems Technology ..89 Biotechnology ..94 Biotechnology Center of Excellence ..98 Business Administration.

5 99 General Business Administration Concentration ..99 Human Resources Management Concentration ..105 Marketing Concentration ..107 Career and College Promise ..112 Computer-Aided Drafting Technology ..113 Computer-Integrated Machining ..119 Cosmetology ..124 Criminal Justice Technology ..128 Criminal Justice Technology/Forensic Science Track ..131 Culinary Arts ..135 Foodservice Technology ..139 Dental Assisting ..141 Early Childhood Associate ..146 Terminal Non-Transfer ..147 Transfer Licensure ..152 Transfer Non-Licensure ..156 Emergency Medical Science ..162 English as a Foreign Language (EFL) ..171 Fire Protection Technology ..1724 TABLE OF CONTENTS General Education.

6 178 Healthcare Management Technology ..180 Histotechnology ..183 Horticulture Technology ..186 Associate in General Ed.: General Horticulture or Landscape Concentration ..195 Associate in General Ed.: Horticulture Science Concentration ..197 Industrial Systems Technology ..199 Information Technology ..205 IT Business Support Concentration ..205 IT Computer Programming and Development Concentration ..210 IT Software and Web Development Concentration ..214 IT Systems Security (Cybersecurity) Concentration ..218 Mechanical Engineering Technology ..223 Mechatronics Engineering Technology ..229 Apprenticeship/Career Accelerator Program (CAP) ..234 Medical Assisting ..242 Medical Laboratory Technology ..249 Medical Office Administration.

7 253 General Medical Office Concentration ..253 Medical Auditor Concentration ..255 Nurse Aide ..259 Nursing ..261 Office Administration ..269 General Office Administration Concentration ..269 Legal Office Administration Spanish Language Certificate ..275 Spanish Interpreter Certificate ..276 University Transfer ..277 Associate in Arts ..280 Associate in Arts Teacher Preparation ..284 Associate in Engineering ..286 Associate in Fine Arts Music ..288 Associate in Fine Arts Visual Arts ..290 Associate in Science ..292 Associate in Science Teacher Preparation ..295 Welding Technology ..297 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ..301 WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ..382 Academic and Career Readiness ..385 Assessment Center ..387 CORPORATE EDUCATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

8 388 PERFORMANCE MEASURES AND STANDARDS ..390 BOARD OF TRUSTEES ..391 PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION, FACULTY, STAFF ..392 INDEX ..408 ACADEMIC CALENDAR 5 ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2021-22 Fall Semester 2021 Classes Begin ..August 16 Labor Day Holiday ..September 6 Fall Break ..October 13-16 Thanksgiving Break ..November 24-27 Fall Semester Ends ..December 14 Christmas 23-January 4 Spring Semester 2022 Classes Begin ..January 10 Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday ..January 17 Spring Break ..March 14-19 Easter Break ..April 15 -17 Spring Semester Ends ..May 10 Summer Term 2022 Classes Begin for 8-week & 1st 5-week Sessions ..May 18 Memorial Day Holiday ..May 30 Classes Begin for 2nd 5-week Sessions ..June 22 Independence Day Holidays ..June 29-July 4 Classes End for 8-week Sessions.

9 July 19 Classes End for 2nd 5-week Sessions ..July 296 VISION, MISSION, AND VALUESVISION, MISSION, AND VALUES OFALAMANCE COMMUNITY COLLEGE VISIONFrom access to success: Transforming lives and the communities we serve. MISSIONThe College provides comprehensive educational programs and services to advance our diverse population and empower lifelong learners to succeed as global citizens. VALUES Access Inclusion Collaboration Innovation Excellence Integrity SuccessABOUT ACC 7 STATEMENT OF DIVERSITY POLICYD iversity is the uniqueness each of us brings to fulfilling values and goals, whether they are those of the College or the individuals who make up the College community. Alamance Community College values the benefits in diversity and is committed to creating a community that recognizes the inherent value and dignity of each person.

10 As a community, the College actively promotes an awareness of and respect toward differences of race, gender, ethnicity, national origin, culture, sexual orientation, religion, age, and disability through programs such as curriculum development, professional development, and student essential feature of the community is an environment in which all students, faculty, administrators, and staff are able to study and work free from bias and harassment. By building on our common values and goals, we are able collectively to accept the individual differences of all people and still maintain and fulfill individual values and goals for the advancement of the College and the AGENCIESA lamance Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the Associate in Applied Science, the Associate in Arts, the Associate in General Education, and the Associate in Science.