CATALOG - Alvin Community College

1 CATALOGCATALOG2020-202112020-21 Rev: 04-22-21 General CATALOG for 2020-2021 Volume 71, No. 12 August 20203110 Mustang Road Alvin , Texas 77511 Phone: 281-756-3500 Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges ( ) to award certificates and associate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Alvin Community by: Texas Higher Education Coordinating BoardMember: ACEN Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing Alvin Manvel Area Chamber of Commerce American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO) American Association of Community Colleges Association of Community College Trustees Association of Higher Education and Disabilities Association of Title IX Administrators Brazoria County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce CAAHEP Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs CoAEMSP Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the EMS CoARC Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care CoA-NDT Committee on Accreditation for Neurodiagnostic Technology CoA-PSG Committee on Accreditation for Polysomnographic Technology Ellucian - Texas State Reporting Solutions Team Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

2 Gulf Coast Intercollegiate Honors Council JBCC - Judicial Branch Certification Commission JRC-DMS Joint Review Committee for Diagnostic Medical Sonography NAPTA North America Process Technology Alliance National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) NAFSA: Association of International Educators National Institute for Staff and Organizational Dev. National Junior College athletic Association NCMPR National Council for Marketing and Public Relations NCRC National Certification Reciprocity Consortium Pearland Chamber of Commerce Region XIV athletic Conference TAP Texas Addiction Professional TBON Texas Board of Nursing TCOLE Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Texas Association Against Sexual Assault Texas Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (TACRAO) Texas Association of Collegiate Veteran Program Officials Texas Association of Community Colleges Texas Community College Teachers Association Texas Counseling Association Texas Department of Family & Protective Services (License)

3 Texas Department of State Health Services TSSB Texas Skills Standards BoardAlvin Community College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against anyone on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender equity, sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service or veteran's aid cost of attendance (COA) is calculated on a yearly basis; therefore, adjustments will not be made during the course of an academic year for changes approved by the Alvin Community College Board of of the regulations, services, or course offerings appearing in this CATALOG may be changed without prior notice. The regulations appearing here will be in force starting with the 2020 fall of CatalogThe administration of Alvin Community College acts as final interpreter of this CATALOG and all other College publications.

4 The College may change requirements or regulations as necessitated by College or legislative action. For the purpose of College operations, class schedules published in the fall, spring, and summer are considered implementation of College policy and an extension of this refer to the College website or with The POD (currently enrolled students) for the most current : 04-22-21 Accreditations and Memberships - 1 Message from the President - 4 ACC Phone/Email Directory - 5 Academic Calendar - 7 General Information - 8 Public Notice, Compliance Statements - 10 Admissions - 13 Steps to Getting Started - 13 New Student or High School GraduateTransfer StudentDual Enrollment StudentFormer ACC StudentIndividual ApprovalInternational StudentOut of Country High School DiplomaCompleting the Online Application for Admission - 17 Transcripts for Admission - 17 Certain Educational Programs/Texas House Bill 1508 - 17 Admissions to Specific Departmental Programs - 18 Academic Fresh Start - 18 Transfer of Credit to ACC - 18 Texas Common Course Numbering SystemEvaluation of Previous Traditional EducationEvaluation of Previous Credit from Foreign InstitutionsResidency Information - 19 Proof of ResidenceResidency StatusesResidency Terms and DefinitionsReclassification Based on Additional or Changed InformationRecords - Student Information Change - 20 Records RestrictionRecords Accuracy ChallengeDenial, Suspension.

5 Revocation of Admission and Limitation on Classes/Attendance - 21 Earning Credit through Prior Learning Experiences - 21 Articulated CreditPrior Learning Assessment (PLA) CreditGeneral CriteriaPLA Criteria for Departmental Exams, Skills Assessments, Industry Certifications and PortfoliosPLA Credit for National Exams and Military CreditRequesting PLA CreditTypes of Prior Learning Assessment - 22 PLA-Continuing Education Mirror CoursesPLA-Credit for Military ServicesPLA-National Credit by ExaminationDepartmental Credit by ExaminationIndustry Certifications and Career PortfoliosCredit by Exam - Advanced Placement/CLEPPLA Approved OpportunitiesInternational Baccalaureate Diploma ProgramTesting and Texas Success Initiative (TSI) - 35 Texas Success Initiative (TSI) - 35 TSI Exemptions - 35 TSI Not Met - 36 One-Time Developmental Delay PolicyRegistration and Enrollment - 37 Student Responsibility in Course Selection - 37 Registration Deadlines - 37 Maximum Course Load - 37 Prerequisites and Co-Requisites -37 Classifications of Students - 37 Full-time Status - 37 Class Schedules - 37 Course Numbers - 37 New Student Orientation (NSO)

6 - 37 Schedule Changes - 37 Audit Registration - 37 Senior Citizens Audit Registration - 37 Class Attendance - 38 Excused Absence for Active Military Service - 38 Withdrawal from Class - 38 Active Military Withdrawl - 38 Grades for Withdrawals - 38 Six Drop Limit - 38 Tuition and Fees - 39 Course Related Fees - 39 Active Duty Military Tuition - 39 Higher Tuition for Third Attempt Courses - 39 Excessive Hours Early Warning for Students Seeking a Baccalaureate Degree - 39 Excessive Developmental Education Courses - 39 Tuition Adjustment for Ad Valorem Tax Payers - 39 Tuition Rebate for Baccalaureate Degree - 39 Tuition Installment Plan - 40 Tuition Refund Policy (Credit) - 40 Tuition Refund Policy (CEWD) - 40 Tuition and Fee Schedule - 41 Special Course Fees - 42 Financial Aid - 43 Financial Aid Disbursements- 43 Federal and State Assistance Programs - 43 Federal Pell GrantFederal Supplemental Education Opportunity GrantsFederal Work-Study ProgramLoans - 43 Return of Federal Title IV Funds - 43 Federal Satisfactory Academic Progress Requirements - 43 General InformationDrops, Withdrawals, Repeats (R), and F'sCompletion RateMinimum GPAP enalties for Failing to Meet the Minimum Completion Rate or GPA - 44 Financial Aid WarningFinancial Aid ProbationReinstatement of Financial Aid EligibilityDegree/Certificate PlanMaximum Time Frame to Complete Degree/CertificateTable of Contents32020-21 Rev.

7 04-22-21 State Assistance Programs - 45 Texas Public Education GrantsTexas Education Opportunity Grant (TEOG)Texas Work-Study ProgramTuition ExemptionsScholarships and Other Programs - 45 Workforce Investment Act of 1998 athletic Grants-in-AidVeterans Benefits/TA/GIBill (Federal) - 45 Standards of Academic Progress for VA StudentsHazlewood Act (State of Texas) - 45 New ApplicantsPrevious RecipientsGrades and Transcripts - 46 Calculation of Grade Points - 46 Cumulative Grade Point AveragesSemester Grade Point AveragesGrades for Repeated Courses - 46 Grade Reporting - 46 Course Grade Complaint- 46 Transcript Requests - 46 Grade Point Value Chart - 47 Graduation - 48 Graduation Under a Particular CATALOG - 48 Reverse Transfer Graduation - 48 Earning Additional Associate Degrees - 48 Course Substitution - 48 Graduation Grade Point Average - 48 Honors Grade Point Average - 48 Participation in Commencement with Honors - 48 Commencement Ceremony - 48 Student Success and Student Services - 49 Instructional Services - 49 Services for Students with DisabilitiesLearning Commons (Tutoring Center)

8 LibraryAdditional Instructional Programs - 49 Dual EnrollmentDual DegreeHonors ProgramUpward BoundInformation Technology Services - 50 The PODS tudent PlanningMicrosoft Office 365 One DriveStudent EmailWifi AccessThink Cyber SafetyComputer LabsCampus Services - 50 Academic Advising Assessment and Care TeamCampus PoliceCareer ServicesCareer Testing with Career CoachStudent EmploymentEmployment ServicesChild Development Laboratory SchoolCollege StoreComplaintsCounseling ServicesDrug and Alcohol PreventionEmergency Notification SystemFinancial Literacy ResourcesFitness CenterFood and Beverage ServicesFood and Toiletry AssistanceFoster Care Liaison Officer for Students Currently/Formerly in DFPS ConservatorshipLactation RoomMarketplaceStudent Activities - 53 AthleticsStudent Game RoomStudent ID CardStudent OrganizationsStay Connected - 53 Student Rights, Responsibilities and Discipline - 54 Student Handbook, Rights and Responsibilities 54 Classroom Conduct - 54 Children in Class/Minors/Visitors - 54 Classroom Use of Electronic Devices -54 Academics - 54 Code of Scholastic Integrity and Honesty - 54 Academic Honors and Awards - 54 Awards DayVice President's ListDean's ListPresidential ScholarPhi Theta Kappa - Honor SocietyAcademic Probation/Suspension - 55 Core Requirements - 55 Core ObjectivesCore Curriculum and TransferCore CompletersIncomplete CoreResolution of Transfer DisputesCore Objectives - 56 Core Curriculum - 57 Field of Study Curriculum - 58 Educational Guarantee - 58 Transfer Credit ProgramsTechnical Programs - Competent Job SkillsDistance Education - 59 InternetHybridCareer Pathways - 60 Degree and Certificate Programs - 62 Course Descriptions - 165 Continuing Education Workforce Development - 199 Board of Regents, Administration and Staff - 200 Maps - 20642020-21 Rev.

9 04-22-21 WELCOME MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT I am proud to bring to you the 2020-21 Alvin Community College CATALOG , your guide to help you achieve your educational and career goals. Everything you need to succeed at ACC is contained within the CATALOG . It also provides guidance for a transition to life at the College . The CATALOG has detailed information about all programs and courses that we offer as well as the requirements needed to complete an associate degree or workforce certification. While the CATALOG is a vital resource, we encourage students to communicate with us so there is also a directory of faculty and staff members so you can contact the many professionals who are ready to assist you. The CATALOG also details all the rules and regulations which you need to be aware of in order to become a successful student. Since 1949, Alvin Community College has offered a wide array of in-demand programs, courses that directly transfer to other colleges and universities, and workforce certificate and continuing education courses that lead to employment.

10 Our student services staff members also provide you assistance outside the classroom that will benefit your educational aspirations. Our ultimate goal for Alvin Community College is to help our students become their best with affordable, accessible and innovative educational opportunities. Our excellent faculty and staff along with our supportive Community , strive to fulfill our students expectations every day through commitment to student achievement, life-long learning, academic excellence, and student success. Your success is our mission. Whether you are pursuing a degree program or want to obtain workforce skills for a better job, we are here for you. I am confident that ACC has everything you need to achieve your life goals and contribute to the continued prosperity of the to ACC and I will see you around up! Dr. Christal M. AlbrechtPresident, Alvin Community College52020-21 Rev: 04-22-21 Alvin Community College Directory281-756-3500 (For numbers not listed)Administrative Offices President.