Quincy College Catalog 2021-2022

1 1 Quincy College Catalog 2021-2022 Last Updated 12/7/2021 Quincy , Plymouth & Online | The information in this publication is provided solely for the convenience of the reader, and Quincy College expressly disclaims any liability which may otherwise be incurred. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this publication, the College reserves the right to make changes at any time with respect to course offerings, degree requirements, services provided, or any other subject addressed in this publication. For the most up-to-date version, please visit: Quincy College SCHOOL PROFILE Quincy College Catalog | 2021-2022 2 Type of school: Quincy College is a fully accredited two-year College awarding Associate Degrees and Certificates of completion in a wide variety of studies.

2 Founded: 1958 President: Richard DeCristofaro, Locations: Presidents Place, 1250 Hancock Street. Quincy , MA 02169 Saville Hall, 24 Saville Avenue. Quincy , MA 02169 Plymouth Campus: 36 Cordage Park Circle. Plymouth, MA 02360 Main Telephone: 617-984-1700 ( Quincy Campus) Numbers: 508-747-0400 (Plymouth Campus) Website: Civility Statement Quincy College was founded on the belief that learning is a lifelong activity, and that education can improve the quality of life for individuals and society. The College values freedom of expression and recognizes the constitutional and statutory rights of students and staff. It is the intent of the College to promote and foster an atmosphere and environment conducive to the academic mission of the institution.

3 Quincy College is a community of individuals. As such, we should always strive to recognize the dignity and worth of each member of the community, regardless of status (student, administrator, support staff, faculty member). It is the College s belief that one should treat every other individual, irrespective of status, rank, title, or position, with dignity and respect. Non-Discrimination Quincy College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and College policies.

4 Quincy College is an academic community dedicated to openness, tolerance and respect. Our doors and programs are open to all students and employees without regard to age, race, religion, sex, marital or parental status, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability or sexual orientation. The College does not discriminate in its education programs or in admissions to, access to, treatment in, or employment in its programs and activities. For more information on the Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Policy, please refer to the Policy Manual, Policy , and in this Quincy College strives to not only meet, but exceed all federal, state, and local statutes governing equal opportunity and inclusion. All questions, concerns, or complaints regarding the College s Affirmative Action/Title VI or Sexual Harassment/ Title IX policies should be forwarded to Jessica Cherry/General Counsel, Presidents Place, 1250 Hancock Street, Quincy , MA 02169, by calling 617-984-1774, or by email at Inquiries regarding services for students with disabilities or student concerns or complaints regarding Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

5 The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 or Sexual Harassment/Title IX policies should be forwarded to Meghan Cassidy, Associate Vice President of Student Success and Partnerships, Presidents Place, 1250 Hancock Street, Quincy Center, MA 02169, by calling 617-984-1724 or by email at Quincy College is in full compliance with MGL, Chapter 269 Section 17, 18, and 19 and hazing is prohibited in Quincy College . For more policy information, please refer to the Policy Manual, Policy , and in this Catalog . -Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer The annual crime report and security policy is distributed to stakeholders in the last week of September and is also available on our website. Quincy College SCHOOL PROFILE Quincy College Catalog | 2021-2022 3 School Profile Based on Fall 2020 data Students Enrolled 3,154 (Headcount) 1,863 FTE (Fall) Gender Ratio 65% Female 35% Male Ethnicity 47% White 25% Black or African-American 10% Hispanic or Latinx 8% Asian 4% International Students 3% Two or More Races < 1% American Indian or Alaskan Native <1% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 4% Race/Ethnicity Unknown 46% Students of Color Age Range 15-76 Average Age 28 Average Class Size 19 Retention Rate (Fall to Fall) 2015-2016: 55% 2016-2017: 57% 2017-2018: 58% 2018-2019: 51% 2019-2020: 48% Graduation Rate (IPEDS 150%) Fall 2013 Cohort: 13% Fall 2014 Cohort: 13% Fall 2015 Cohort: 16% Fall 2016 Cohort: 16% Fall 2017 Cohort.

6 16% Students Employed 66% Graduates (2019-2020 academic year) 511 Full-time student awarded any Financial Aid (Based on Fall 2020 data) 69% Quincy College TABLE OF CONTENTS Quincy College Catalog | 2021-2022 4 Academic Calendar 5 Accreditation 7 Mission Statement and Values 9 Quincy Plymouth Campus 11 Admissions 12 International Student Admissions 23 Financial Aid 28 Tuition and Fees 34 Academic Support Services 37 Academic Policies 38 College Policies 47 Student Rights and Responsibilities 80 Student Life 84 Workforce Development 85 Alumni Affairs 87 Athletics 88 Quincy College Trust 89 Academic Programs Core Curriculum and Electives 90 Degree and Certificate Programs 94 Course Descriptions 239 Faculty and Administration board of Governors 296 College Cabinet 297 College Senior Staff 298 Faculty 299 Administration 301 Professors Emeriti 303 Quincy College ACCREDITATION

7 Quincy College Catalog | 2021-2022 5 Academic Calendar Summary 2021-2022 * FALL SEMESTER, 2021 New Faculty Orientations Aug 26 Faculty Non-Instructional Days Aug 30 & 31 Semester Begins (Courses Become Active on Canvas) Sep 1 Labor Day- College Closed Sep 6 Add/Drop Period Sep 1-10 Columbus Day- College Closed Oct 11 Veterans Day- College Closed Nov 11 Last day to withdraw to receive a grade of W Nov 12 (Flex courses please see Registrar Office) Thanksgiving Recess begins Wednesday Nov 24 Classes end at 4 PM Thanksgiving Recess - College Closed Nov 25, 26, 27 Finals Administered on the last scheduled class Semester Ends Dec 21 Faculty Non-Instructional Days Christmas- College Closed Dec 22 & 23 Dec 24 & 25 New Year s Eve- College Closed Dec 31 WINTER INTERSESSION, 2022 New Year s Day- College Closed Jan 1 Intersession Begins Ends Jan 3 Jan 14 (makeup day, Jan 15) Add/Drop Period Jan 3-4 Last day to withdraw to receive a grade of W Jan 10 SPRING SEMESTER, 2022 New Faculty Orientations Jan 10 Faculty Non-Instructional Days Martin Luther King, Jr.

8 Day- College Closed Jan 12, 13, 14, 18 Jan 17 Semester Begins (Courses Become Active on Canvas) Jan 19 Add/Drop Period Jan 19-28 Presidents Day Holiday- College Closed Feb 21 Spring Break (No Classes) Mar 14-19; College Closed Mar 14 & Mar 18 Last day to withdraw to receive a grade of W (Flex courses please see Registrar Office) Spring Holiday weekend- College Closed April 8 April 15-16 Patriots Day- College Closed April 18 Convivium Finals May 5 Administered on the Last Scheduled Class Semester Ends May 16 Faculty Non-Instructional Days May 13, 17, 18, 19 Spring Commencement May 20 (Friday) Memorial Day- College Closed May 30 Spring Nurses Pinning, ADN June 1 Spring Nurses Pinning, PN June 28 *Calendar is for traditional semester.

9 Flex courses may vary. Quincy College ACCREDITATION Quincy College Catalog | 2021-2022 6 SUMMER SESSION I, 2022 (5 WEEKS) Semester Begins June 6 Add/Drop Period June 6-10 Last day to withdraw to receive a grade of W Jun 24 Semester ends July 10 Independence Day- College Closed Jul 4 SUMMER SESSION I, 2022 (10 WEEKS) Semester Begins June 6 Add/Drop Period June 6-10 Last day to withdraw to receive a grade of W Jul 22 Semester ends Aug 14 SUMMER SESSION II, 2022 (5 WEEKS) Semester Begins Jul 11 Add/Drop Period Jul 11-15 Last day to withdraw to receive a grade of W Jul 29 Semester ends Aug 14 SUMMER SESSION III, 2022 (3 WEEKS) Semester Begins Aug 15 Add/Drop Period Aug 15-16 Last day to withdraw to receive a grade of W Aug 26 Semester ends Sep 4 *Calendar is for traditional semester.

10 Flex courses may vary. Quincy College ACCREDITATION Quincy College Catalog | 2021-2022 7 FALL SEMESTER, 2021 Begin and End dates of the 15-wk long one day a week classes Mondays Sep 13 Dec 20 (Last day for Add/Drop is Sep 24) Tuesdays Sep 14 Dec 21 (Last day for Add/Drop is Sep 24) Wednesdays Sep 15 Dec 15 (Last day for Add/Drop is Sep 24) Thursdays Sep 02 Dec 16 (Last day for Add/Drop is Sep 10) Fridays Sep 10 Dec 17 (Last day for Add/Drop is Sep 17) Saturdays Sep 11 Dec 18 (Last day for Add/Drop is Sep 24) Begin and End dates of the 7 and 10 week Online classes First 7-week Sep 01 Oct 24 (Last day for Add/Drop is Sep 8) Second 7-week Oct 27 Dec 19 (Last day for Add/Drop is Nov 3) 10-week Oct 06 Dec 19 (Last day for Add/Drop is Oct 13) SPRING SEMESTER, 2022 Begin and End dates of the 15-wk long one day a week classes Mondays Jan 24 May 16 (Last day for Add/Drop is Feb 4) Tuesdays Feb 01 May 10 (Last day for Add/Drop is Feb 11) Wednesdays Feb 02 May 11 (Last day for Add/Drop is Feb 11) Thursdays Feb 03 May 12 (Last day for Add/Drop is Feb 11) Fridays Jan 28 May 13 (Last day for Add/Drop is Feb 4) Saturdays Jan 29 May 14 (Last day for Add/Drop is Feb 11) Begin and End dates of the 7 and 10 week Online classes First 7-week Jan 19 Mar 13 (Last day for Add/Drop is Jan 26) Second 7-week Mar 23 May 15 (Last day for Add/Drop is Mar 30)