Quincy College Catalog

1 QuincyCollegeCatalog2020-2021 Quincy , Plymouth & Online | | 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: 8/25/2020 Quincy College Catalog 2020-2021 | Focused on Teaching and Learning, One Student at a Time2 Quincy CollegeTYPE OF SCHOOL: Quincy College is a fully-accredited two-year College awarding Associate Degrees and Certificates of completion in a wide variety of : 1958 PRESIDENT: Richard DeCristofaro.

2 Presidents Place Saville Hall 1250 Hancock Street 24 Saville Avenue Quincy , MA 02169 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: 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.

3 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 aca-demic mission of the institution. 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 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.

4 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, please reference the Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Policy (Policy ). 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 the Vice President of Human Resources/Title VI and Title IX Coordinator, Presidents Place, 1250 Hancock Street, Quincy , MA regarding services for students with disabilities or student concerns or complaints regarding Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 or Sexual Harassment/Title IX policies should be forwarded to Jennifer Luddy, Senior Vice President for Enrollment Management and Strategic Planning, Presidents Place, 1250 Hancock Street, Quincy Center, MA 02169 or by calling 617-984-1657 or at Quincy College is in full compliance with MGL, Chapter 269 Section 17, 18, and 19 and hazing is prohibited in Quincy College .

5 Please refer to College Policy 6-12 on the website or in the College Opportunity/Affirmative Action EmployerThe annual crime report and security policy is distributed to stakeholders in the last week of September and is also available on our Profile3 Quincy College | 800-698-1700 | CollegeStudents Enrolled3,374 (Headcount)1,956 FTE (Fall)Gender Ratio64% Female36% MaleEthnicity47% White25% Black or African-American9% Hispanic or Latinx8% Asian3% International Students3% Two or More Races< 1% American Indian or Alaskan Native<1% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander4% Race/Ethnicity Unknown46% Students of ColorAge Range15-84 Average Age32 Average Class Size14 Retention Rate (Fall to Fall)2014-2015: 55%2015-2016: 57%2016-2017: 58%2017- 2018 : 47% 2018 -2019: 51%Graduation Rate (IPEDS 150%)Fall 2011 Cohort: 18%Fall 2012 Cohort: 19%Fall 2013 Cohort: 13%Fall 2014 Cohort: 13%Fall 2015 Cohort: 16%Fall 2016 Cohort.

6 16%Students Employed60%Graduates ( 2018 -2019 academic year)538 Full-time student awarded any Financial Aid(Based on Fall 2018 data)68%SCHOOL PROFILE(Based on Fall 2019 data)School ProfileQuincy College Catalog 2020-2021 | Focused on Teaching and Learning, One Student at a Time4 Quincy CollegeAcademic Calendar 5 Accreditation 7 Mission Statement and Values 8 Quincy Campus 9 Plymouth Campus 10 Admissions 11 International Student Admissions 20 Financial Aid 25 Tuition and Fees 31 Academic Support Services 33 Academic Policies 36 College Policies 42 Student Rights and Responsibilities 73 Student Life 75 Workforce Development

7 78 Alumni Affairs 79 Athletics 80 Quincy College Trust 82 Academic Programs Degree Programs 83 Courses for Core Curriculum and Electives 84 Certificate Programs 161 Course Descriptions 193 Faculty and Administration Board of Governors 238 College Cabinet 239 College Senior Staff 240 Faculty 241 Administration 243 Professors Emeriti / Adjunct Professors 245 addendum 248 Table of Contents5 Quincy College | 800-698-1700 | CollegeAcademic Calendar Summary 2020- 2021* FALL SEMESTER, 2020 New Faculty Orientations Aug 27 Faculty Non -Instructional Day s (3 days) Aug 28, 31, Sep 1 Semester Begins Sep 2 Labor Day - College Closed Sep 7 Add and Dro p Per iod Please see the AD D and DROP Policy Columbus Day - College Closed Oct 12 Veterans Day- College Closed No v 11 Last day to withdraw to receive a grade of W Nov 20 (Flex courses please see Registrar Office)

8 Thanksgiving Recess begins Wednesday Nov 25 Classes end at 4 PM Thanksgiving Recess- College Closed No v 26, 27, 28 Classes End Dec 12 Finals Week Dec 14-19 Winter Break Begins Dec 24 Christmas College Closed Dec 25 New Year s Eve College Closed Dec 31 WINTER INTERSESSION, 2021 Ne w Year s Day - College Closed Ja n 1 Intersession begins/ends Ja n 4-Ja n 15 (makeup day Ja n 16) Add and Dro p Per iod Ja n 4 (Last Day to Add)-Ja n 3 (Last Day to Drop) Last day to withdraw to receive a grade of W Jan 11 SPRING SEMESTER, 2021 Ne w Faculty Orientations Jan 12 Faculty Non -Instructional Days Ja n 13, 14, 15, 19 Martin Luther King, Jr . Day - College Closed Ja n 18 Semester begins Ja n 20 Add and Drop Period Please see the ADD and DROP Policy Presidents Day Holiday- College Closed Feb 15 Spring Break No Classes Mar 15- 20.

9 College Closed Mar 15 and Mar 19 Spring Holiday weekend- College Closed Apri l 2-3 Las t day to withdraw to receive a grade of W April 9 (Flex courses please see Registrar Office) Patriots Day - College Closed Apri l 19 Classes end May 8 (Note: Monday evening classes end on 5/10) Finals Week May 10-15 Convivium TBD Faculty Non-Instructional Days May 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 (No Classes) Spring Nurses Pinning May 20 Spring Commencement TBD Memorial Day- College Closed May 31 *Academic calendar applies to traditional 15-week semester CalendarQuincy College Catalog 2020-2021 | Focused on Teaching and Learning, One Student at a Time6 Quincy CollegeSUMMER SESSION I, 2021 (5 WEEKS) Semester Begins May 26 Add and Drop Period Please see the ADD and DROP Policy Last day to withdraw to receive a grade of W June 16 Semester ends June 30 Independence Day- College Closed July 5 (Independence Day observed) SUMMER SESSION I, 2021 (10 WEEKS)

10 Semester Begins June 1 Add and Drop Period Please see the ADD and DROP Policy Last day to withdraw to receive a grade of W July 19 Semester ends August 6 SUMMER SESSION II, 2021 (5 WEEKS) Semester Begins July 7 Add and Drop Period Please see the ADD and DROP Policy Last day to withdraw to receive a grade of W July 27 Semester ends August 10 SUMMER SESSION II, 2021 (10 DAYS) Semester Begins August 11 Add and Drop Period Please see the ADD and DROP Policy Last day to withdraw to receive a grade of W August 17 Semester ends August 24 Academic Calendar7 Quincy College | 800-698-1700 | CollegeThe New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) is the regional accreditation agency for colleges and universities in the six New England states: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and of an institution by the New England Commission of Higher Education indicates that the institution meets or exceeds criteria for the assessment of institutional quality.