Suffolk County Community College

1 College CATALOG. 2020 2022. CATALOG VOLUME 48. Ammerman Campus 2020-2022 533 College Road Selden, NY 11784. Established by authority of the State University of New York. Legally sponsored by (631) 451-4110. the County of Suffolk . Eastern Campus 121 Speonk-Riverhead Road Riverhead, NY 11901. (631) 548-2500. Michael J. Grant Campus Crooked Hill Road Brentwood, NY 11717. (631) 851-6700. College Website: The Suffolk County Community College Catalog is not intended to be a legal contract between the College and any person or entity and is published for informational purposes only. The Catalog was prepared on the basis of the best information available at the time of publication and every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of its content. However, the College reserves the right to change its policies, rules, regulations, requirements for graduation, course offerings, and any other content in this Catalog at any time.

2 Students should always consult with their College advisors to confirm current requirements for each program of study. For up-to-date information, please contact the College Assistant Dean for Curriculum Development, Matthew Okerblom, Norman F. Lechtrecker Building, Ammerman Campus, 631-451-4174. Table of Contents .. Suffolk ..at..a. Glance ..4. Special Academic Programs ..Interim ..President's .. Greetings ..6..Honors .. Program ..69..Academic ..Calendar ..7..Study .. Abroad ..Program ..70.. General Information ..Applied .. Learning ..70..History ..9..Academic .. Partnerships ..70..State ..University .. of .. New ..York .. (SUNY)..10..Academic .. High ..School .. Partnerships ..74..Mission ..and ..Vision ..10..Corporate .. Training ..74..Professional ..Associations ..11..Continuing ..Education ..76..Accreditations ..11.. Curricula.

3 Graduation .. and .. Retention ..11..Degree .. Types ..78..Libraries ..12..Online ..and ..Evening .. Programs ..78..Academic .. Computing ..13..Summer .. Sessions .. and .. Wintersession ..79..Campus .. Locations .. and ..Maps ..13..Duration .. of ..Study ..79..Contact ..and ..Directories ..16..Curricula ..Descriptions ..and ..Requirements ..80..Campus .. Safety, .. Emergency ..Information .. and ..Parking ..16..Majors ..and .. Programs ..82.. Enrollment Process Courses ..Applying .. and .. Being ..Admitted ..Course .. Guidelines ..190..After ..Being .. Admitted ..Online ..Education ..191..Transfer ..Agreements ..Independent ..Study ..192..Transfer ..Student ..Academic .. Areas, .. Disciplines .. and .. Codes ..Chart ..193..Student ..Success .. Programs ..SUNY..General ..Education .. Requirements ..194.. Educational ..Opportunity.

4 Program .. (EOP)..24..Course .. Descriptions ..196.. Student .. Support .. Services ..(SSS)..TRIO..25.. Directory .. Developmental .. Studies ..Board .. of .. Trustees ..and ..Sponsors ..306.. English ..as ..a. Second .. Language ..(ESL)..26.. Suffolk .. Community .. College .. Foundation, .. Inc..307.. Finances ..The ..Center .. for .. Social .. Justice ..and ..Human .. Understanding, ..Inc..(CSJHU)..308..Tuition ..and ..Fees ..30..Administration .. and .. Faculty ..309..Financial ..Aid ..35.. Central ..Administration ..309..Scholarships ..44.. Ammerman ..Campus .. Administration ..313..Senior ..Citizens ..47.. Eastern .. Campus ..Administration ..315.. Student Affairs .. Michael .. J..Grant .. Campus ..Administration ..316..Introduction ..and ..Services ..48..Full-Time ..Faculty .. and .. Instructional ..Staff ..318..Student ..Life.

5 51.. Awards (Professors Emeriti, SUNY Chancellor's Awards for Excellence, .. Distinguished SUNY .. Professor)..326.. Academic and Student Policies ..Advisory .. Committees ..332..Academic .. Policies ..57..Adjunct .. and ..Instructional ..Staff ..339..Student ..Policies ..62.. Index ..378.. 3. Suffolk at a Glance Type: Co-ed, two-year, public Community College Setting: Suburban Founded: 1959. Sponsors: State of New York, County of Suffolk Campuses Ammerman at Selden Eastern at Riverhead Michael J. Grant at Brentwood Accreditations Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). American Bar Association (ABA). American Occupational Therapy Association (ACOTE). American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).

6 ASE Education Foundation Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). Commission on Accrediting in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP). Commission on Accreditation for Allied Health Programs (CAAHEP). Academic Programs The College offers degrees and certificates in approximately 100 options of study. Degrees include: Associate in Arts ( ). Associate in Science ( ). Associate in Applied Science ( ). College Faculty 462 full-time faculty; 1,514 adjunct faculty Student Body All College : Approximately 25,000 students Ammerman: 14,439 total 6,027 full-time; 8,412 part-time Eastern: 4,066 total 1,266 full-time; 2,800 part-time Michael J. Grant: 10,538 total 3,377 full-time; 7,161 part-time Gender: Female: 54% | Male: 46%.

7 Age: 18-24: 81% | 25 and over: 19%. Ethnicity: White: Asian Pacific: Black: American Indian: Hispanic: Other/Unknown: Estimated Annual Expenses Tuition and Fees (residents): $6,275. Books/Supplies: $1,500. 4. Financial Aid Suffolk County Community College awards more than $60 million in federal and state financial aid to more than 16,000 students annually. A tuition payment plan is available. The Suffolk Community College Foundation also awards hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships each year. Federal Grants and Loans: PELL Grants Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (SEOG). College Work Study STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Grant William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program New York State Grants: Excelsior Scholarship Program Tuition Assistance Program (TAP). New York State STEM (NYSSTEM). Aid for Part-Time Study (APTS).

8 New York Part-Time Scholarships New York Foster Youth Funding State Aid to Native Americans Other Sources of Aid: Adult Career and Continuing Education Services-Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR). Veterans GI Bill Benefits DMNA Educational Incentive Program New York State Department of Labor Department of Social Services Employer Tuition Reimbursement Programs Athletics Intercollegiate Sports (Division III of the National Junior College Athletic Association - NJCAA). Men: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, Track Women: Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track, Volleyball Cheer Team, Dance Team, Equestrian, and Men's Ice Hockey sponsored by the Athletic Department. A wide range of intramural sports. Services/Student Life Educational, Career and Personal Counseling Services for Students with Disabilities Career Planning and Services Child Care Facilities Student Newspaper and Literary Publications Theatre Productions, Musical Performances, Art Exhibits Films, Lectures, Concerts, Trips 150 Clubs Academic Support Services Learning Labs for Mathematics, Reading, Writing Tutorial Services Student Success Program Library Open 7 Days a Week And Small Classes Averaging 23 Students Accessible Faculty Study Abroad Programs Honors Program English as a Second Language (ESL) Program Transfer Opportunities Joint Admission Agreements Co-op/Internship Programs Early morning, day, evening, weekend, or online classes available 5.

9 Interim President's Greetings Your Success Starts at Suffolk There are numerous reasons why Suffolk County Community College is the ideal place to begin the pursuit of your educational goals. With an enrollment of approximately 25,000 students, the College provides affordable, quality higher education, delivered in small class settings, led by faculty with credentials from many of the country's most acclaimed institutions. Suffolk 's faculty, staff and administrators are dedicated to fostering an environment that helps students attain their academic and career goals. With flexible scheduling options that give you the choice of classes in the early morning, day, evening, weekend or online, Suffolk makes it easier for you to achieve the future you deserve. As the largest Community College in the State University of New York (SUNY) system, Suffolk offers a full collegiate experience.

10 With recognized NJCAA (Division III). athletic programs, internships, more than 150 student clubs, an honors program and student support services, you will have countless opportunities to grow both academically and personally. Suffolk offers today's most sought-after programs, including Cybersecurity, Nursing, Culinary Arts, Theatre Arts, Radio and Television Production, Criminal Justice, and many more. We offer articulation and dual admissions agreements with many local and nationally renowned four-year schools. We are proud to say that our students routinely transition to a variety of baccalaureate programs at public and private colleges and universities on Long Island, around New York State, and throughout the nation. Suffolk also offers a broad range of scholarships for new and continuing students. In fact, the Suffolk Community College Foundation awards hundreds of thousands of dollars in student scholarships each year.