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1 PASSAIC COUNTY . COMMUNITY COLLEGE . COLLEGE CATALOG. 2017-2018. Main Campus One COLLEGE Boulevard Paterson, New Jersey 07505-1179. 973-684-6868. Wanaque Academic Center 500 Union Avenue Wanaque, New Jersey 07465. 973-248-3000. PCCC Public Safety Academy 300 Oldham Road Wayne, New Jersey 07470. 973-304-6021. PASSAIC Academic Center 2 Paulison Avenue PASSAIC , New Jersey 07055. 973-341-1600. The provisions of this catalog should not be regarded as an irrevocable contract between the student and the COLLEGE . PASSAIC COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE reserves the right to change any provision or requirements at any time within the students' terms of enrollment at the COLLEGE , and shall not be responsible for any interruption whatsoever in the students' educational program due to circumstances beyond the control of the COLLEGE . The COLLEGE Catalog, an official document that contains programs, policies and procedures, will be updated annually.

2 New programs will be added to the catalog at the end of each semester. The catalog is accurate as of July 1, 2017. PCCC Catalog 2017-2018 Pg. 1. LICENSE AND ACCREDITATIONS. LICENSE. PASSAIC COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE is licensed by the State of New Jersey. ACCREDITATIONS. PASSAIC COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. 3624 Market Street, 2nd Floor West Philadelphia, PA 19104. Telephone: 267-284-5000. Email: Spanish: The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency, recognized by the Secretary of Education and the Commission Recognition of Post-Secondary Accreditation. In addition, the following programs have been accredited and/or approved by the organizations indicated: ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT. TECHNOLOGY The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is accredited by Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education 111 Market Place, Suite 1050 (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association Baltimore, MD 21202-4012 (AOTA), located at: Telephone: 410-347-7700.

3 4720 Montgomery Lane, Suite 200. Bethesda, MD 20814-3449. Telephone: (301) 652-AOTA. HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY The Health Information Technology Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and RADIOGRAPHY. Information Management Education (CAHIIM). Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Technology (JRCERT). Information Management Education (CAHIIM) 20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850. Accreditation Services Chicago, IL 60606-3182. 233 N. Michigan Ave., 21st Floor Telephone: 312-704-5300. Chicago, IL 60601-5800 Telephone: 312-233-1100. Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners of New Jersey 25 Arctic Parkway NURSE EDUCATION Box 420 (Mail Code 25-01). Trenton, NJ 08625-0420. Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing Telephone: 609-984-5634. 3343 Peachtree Road, NE, Suite 850 Atlanta, GA 30326. Telephone: 1-404-975-5000.

4 Department of Law and Public Safety Division of Consumer Affairs New Jersey Board of Nursing Box 45010. Newark, NJ 07101. Telephone: 973-504-6430. PCCC Catalog 2017-2018 Pg. 2. NOTICES. The provisions of this bulletin should not be regarded as Inquiries, concerns, or complaints may also be referred to: an irrevocable contract between students and the COLLEGE . Department of Health and Human Services Director of the Office for Civil Rights PASSAIC COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE reserves the right 200 Independence Avenue, Washington, DC. to change any provision or requirements at any time 20201 within student's terms of enrollment at the COLLEGE , and Secretary of Education the COLLEGE shall not be responsible for any interruption Department of Education whatsoever in students' educational programs due to 400 Maryland Avenue, Washington, DC 20202. circumstances beyond the control of the COLLEGE . Secretary of Education NONDISCRIMINATION AND EQUAL Department of Education OPPORTUNITY POLICY AS TO PO Box 500 Trenton, NJ 08625-0500.

5 Telephone: 877-900-6960. STUDENTS AND EMPLOYEES PASSAIC COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE is an Equal Office of the Attorney General Opportunity Employer and institution. In accordance Department of Law and Public Safety Division of Civil with the regulations referenced below, PASSAIC COUNTY Rights COMMUNITY COLLEGE hereby gives notice of its PO Box 090 Trenton, NJ 08625-0090. nondiscriminatory policy as to students and employees. Telephone: 609-292-4605. Continuing its policy to take affirmative action to support TTY: 609-292-1785. equal opportunity for all persons, PASSAIC COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender identity or expression, color, age, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, military status, or physical or mental disability. This policy applies to the administration of PASSAIC COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE 's admission, employment, educational, scholarship, loan, athletic, and other programs and practices.

6 Inquiries concerning the application of any policy, program, or other activity at PASSAIC COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE may be referred to the Affirmative Action Officer (Title IX Coordinator), who has been especially designated by the COLLEGE to oversee the continued application of the nondiscriminatory policies. Jos A. Fern ndez, Affirmative Action Officer Paterson Main Campus, Room E305. Telephone: 973-684-6108. PCCC Catalog 2017-2018 Pg. 3. NOTICES (continued). Inquiries, concerns, or complaints may also be referred TITLE IX: SEX DISCRIMINATION, to: SEXUAL HARASSMENT, AND SEXUAL. MISCONDUCT Department of Education Office for Civil Rights 32 Old Slip, 26th Floor PASSAIC COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE affirms its New York, NY 10005-2500. commitment to ensuring an environment for all students Telephone: 646-428-3900. and employees that is fair, humane, and respectful. FAX: 646-428-3843; TDD: 800-877-8339. Every person is entitled to learn and work in an Email: environment free from sex discrimination, sexual harassment, and sexual misconduct.

7 It is the policy of PASSAIC COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE that sexual discrimination, sexual harassment, and sexual misconduct in any form will not be tolerated. Charges of sex discrimination, sexual harassment, and sexual misconduct will be treated seriously and pursued in accordance with established COLLEGE procedures. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is a federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex against any person in education programs and activities receiving federal funding. Inquiries concerning the application of the above mentioned Title IX statement to any policy, program, or other activity at PASSAIC COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who has been especially designated by the COLLEGE to oversee the continued application of the Title IX and nondiscriminatory policies. Jos ndez, Title IX Coordinator Paterson Main Campus, Room E305.

8 Telephone: 973-684-6108. Email: or Sharon Goldstein, , Deputy Title IX Coordinator Paterson Main Campus, Room A231. Telephone: 973-684-6919 or by Email: Complete information and the COLLEGE 's Title IX. grievance procedure may be accessed at: PCCC Catalog 2017-2018 Pg. 4. PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE. PASSAIC COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE opened in 1971 with a few hundred students and the goal of providing the residents of PASSAIC COUNTY with quality educational programs. Today, forty-four years later, PCCC enrolls over 13,000 students a year in over 60 associate degree and certificate programs, plus an extensive program of English Language Studies (for students learning English as a second language), continuing education, and workforce development and training. Instruction is offered on our four campuses in Paterson, Wanaque, PASSAIC and Wayne and also offered online. Over the years our strength has been and continues to be the quality of the programs we offer and the individual attention students receive from our dedicated faculty and staff.

9 At PCCC, you will enter a learning environment that is intimate and nurturing, where small class size encourages meaningful dialogue with instructors and where friendships develop and grow. PCCC is a richly diverse COLLEGE where every student is respected for his or her potential. Our faculty and staff are committed to helping you achieve your goals. PCCC is one of the most technologically advanced campuses in the region. Due to the strong support the COLLEGE receives from the PASSAIC COUNTY Board of Chosen Freeholders, our tuition is affordable. Federal and New Jersey financial aid is available to those who qualify and numerous scholarships are offered due to the generosity of many in our COMMUNITY . So on behalf of the entire COLLEGE family, I welcome each of you and look forward to hearing about your personal triumphs and contributions as you make your way towards achieving your life's goals. Steven M. Rose, President PCCC Catalog 2017-2018 Pg.

10 5. CONTENTS. LICENSE AND ACCREDITATIONS 2 FINANCIAL AID 23. NOTICES 3 General Requirements 23. Cost of Attendance for 2017-2018 Academic Year 23. PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE 5 Financial Aid Programs 23. ACADEMIC CALENDAR 8 Federal Aid Programs Title IV 23. PCCC MISSION AND GOALS 9 Federal Pell Grant / Federal Supplementary Educational Opportunity Grants (SEOG) / Federal Work-Study /. PCCC COLLEGE HISTORY 9 Direct Loans FACILITIES 10 State of New Jersey Financial Assistance Programs 24. Tuition Aid Grant (TAG) / Garden State Scholars ADMISSIONS 11 Program / NJSTARS / EOF. Admissions Policy 11 COLLEGE Programs 24. How to Apply 11 Academic Scholarships / Need-Based Scholarships Dual Enrollment Program 11 Financial Aid Regulations 25. Dual Enrollment Program Eligibility Requirements 11 Attendance Student Status 12 Satisfactory Academic Performance and Progress 24-25. Matriculated / Non-Matriculated Remedial Credits / Attempted Credits /.