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ESSEX COUNTY COLLEGECATALOG2002-2005

www.essex.edu

Main Campus303 University AvenueNewark, NJ 07102(973) 877-3100

West Essex Campus730 Bloomfield AvenueWest Caldwell, NJ 07006(973) 403-2560

Notice: The policies, requirements, course offerings, schedules, activities, tuition and fees in this catalog are subject to change without noticeat any time at the sole discretion of the administration. Such changes may be of any nature, including but not limited to the elimination of pro-grams, classes, or activities; the relocation or modification of the content of any of the foregoing; and the cancellation of scheduled classes orother academic activities. Payment of tuition or attendance in any class shall constitute a student’s acceptance of the administration’s rights asset forth above.

This catalog and updates of information it contains can be found on the ECC web site: www.essex.edu

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About the Collegevi Mission and Values Statement1 Why Essex County College?8 Overview of Academic Programs

17 Joint Admission and Transfer Agreements18 Academic Calendar

Admission21 Qualifications for Admission21 Application Procedure21 Transfer Student Admissions22 Readmission22 International Student Admissions22 Supporting Documents (International Students)22 Declaration of a Major23 Admission to Nursing and Allied Health Programs23 Enrollment Status and Student Categories

Registration23 Holds23 Course Schedule23 Registration Procedures24 Adding and/or Dropping Courses24 Cross Registration24 Auditing a Course24 Enrollment Services Express Center

Financial Requirements and Financial Services 25 Tuition and Fees26 Tuition Payment Methods26 Tuition Refund Policy27 Payment Obligations27 Tuition Waivers27 Student Health Insurance27 Financial Aid28 Scholarships

Academic Policies29 Academic Calendar and Course Load29 Semesters and Summer Terms29 Academic Program Course Load29 Academic Standing29 Transfer Credit29 Testing Out-Letter Grade29 Credit by Examination29 Change of Major29 Repeating a Course30 Academic Progress30 Appeal Process30 Attendance30 Academic Forgiveness31 Grades31 Grading System31 Withdrawal31 Grade Point Average31 Grade Reports32 Grade Changes – Time Limit32 Class Standing32 Dean’s List32 Transcripts

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32 Graduation32 Degree Audit32 Graduation Requirements32 Additional Degrees and Certificates33 Graduation with Honors33 Commencement33 Academic Integrity33 Student Right to Know

Student Services34 Parking34 Food Services34 Bookstore34 Student Identification34 Counseling34 Freshman Center34 Veterans Affairs35 International Student Services35 Child Development Center35 Career Resource Center35 Disability Support Services35 Health Services35 Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services 35 Student Records35 Access to Student Records36 Directory Information

Student Life and Activities37 Clara E. Dasher Student Center37 Student Government Association37 Student Clubs and Organizations37 Student Conduct37 Athletics

Academic Support Services38 Academic Advisement38 Tutoring Center39 College Libraries39 Media Production and Technology Center39 Department of Evening and Weekend Services39 Special Programs39 Student Support Services 40 Veterans Upward Bound40 Talent Search40 Upward Bound40 Educational Opportunity Fund Program

Degree and Certificate Programs42 General Education Requirements44 Major Areas of Study:

Academic Programs Index48 Programs by Major (in Alphabetical Order)

Community and Continuing Education 168 Extension Center Programs168 Adult Learning Center168 Workforce Development Programs168 Corporate Training169 Uniform Construction Code (UCC)

Technology Certificate Programs169 Professional Development for Educators169 Training, Inc.169 WIB One-Stop Center169 Community and Cultural Programs169 Mary B. Burch Theater169 Youth Programs169 WISE Women’s Center170 Police Academy

171 Course Descriptions

Directory of Personnel224 Executive Officers224 Chairpersons of Academic Divisions

& Departments225 Faculty231 General Administration233 Telephone Directory

234 Travel Directions to the College

235 Map of the Newark Campus

236 Index

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Mission

Essex County College, an open access community college, serves thedynamic needs of diverse constituencies through comprehensive educational programs and services.

Values Statement

Essex County College reaffirms the following principles, values, andbeliefs:

Teaching and Learning: We affirm teaching and learning as our primarypurpose. The College seeks to instill in students general and specializedknowledge, an ability to think critically, a commitment to civic responsi-bility, and an appreciation of complex, ethical, and scholarly traditions.We value academic freedom and support the open exchange of ideas andexperiences.

Excellence and Accountability: We believe in creating a learning envi-ronment that fosters high expectations for achievement. The College iscommitted to rigorous academic standards, faculty excellence, and respon-sive support services that enable students to reach their full potential.We provide excellent programs that utilize technology, demonstrateinnovation, and undergo evaluation to ensure consistent and outstandingperformance.

Community: We support programs that enhance the economic and socialdevelopment of Essex County. The College welcomes its role as a vitalcommunity resource and is dedicated to forging effective linkages withits many constituencies. We take pride in our outreach and continuallystrive to enhance life-long learning opportunities for personal and pro-fessional growth.

Diversity and Access: We embrace the rich diversity of our student pop-ulation and our employees. We recognize the historical, intellectual, andartistic contributions of all people, and promote an atmosphere in whichdistinct cultural viewpoints are accepted and encouraged. We believe allpeople should have access to affordable, quality higher education thatwill prepare them to succeed in an ever-changing world.

Legacy: We honor our history and valued traditions. We also welcomeprogress and change. Building upon our past achievements, we eagerlyembrace the future by pursuing innovations in teaching, administration,and student services.

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CC was established in 1966 asthe public, two-year, openaccess community college ofEssex County, admitted its firststudents in temporary quartersin downtown Newark in 1968,and moved to its current per-manent site in the heart of theUniversity Heights district ofthe city in 1976. Newark isNew Jersey’s largest city, 10miles west of New York City.

�Approximately 25,000 peopleenroll each year in ECC’s var-ious degree and non-degreeprograms, including studentsfrom more than 40 foreigncountries.

�The curriculum featuresclose to 70 majors and 564courses as part of a widerange of transfer and careerprograms.

�ECC is adjacent to RutgersUniversity-Newark and theNew Jersey Institute of Tech-nology, and within walkingdistance of the University ofMedicine and Dentistry ofNew Jersey.

�ECC sends more transferstudents to Rutgers-Newarkthan any other two-year col-lege in New Jersey.

�Tuition and fees for an ECCstudent are significantly lowerthan at a state college or stateuniversity in New Jersey.

Outstanding FacilitiesThe 22-acre main campus inNewark features a multilevelmegastructure covering threecity blocks, a two-level multi-purpose Physical EducationBuilding/Child DevelopmentCenter complex, the Centerfor Technology, and the ClaraE. Dasher Student Center.Among the resources of the502,000 square foot mega-structure are state-of-the-artlaboratories, high tech class-rooms with advanced teachingmodalities, the Mary B. BurchTheater for the PerformingArts, and a newly renovatedlibrary equipped with onlinepublic access catalog stations,a computer lab offering instruc-tion in information literacy, andextensive resource materials.

The West Essex Campus ofECC in West Caldwell meetsthe education and trainingneeds of people who live and

work in the western part ofEssex County. The facility in-cludes state-of-the art computerlabs, science labs, a library, astudent center, and the samestudent support services thatare offered at the main cam-pus. The campus is also thesite of the NJ Department ofLabor Professional ServicesGroup which assists studentsand area residents with jobsearches. Ample on-site park-ing and access to public trans-portation make the campus anideal location for students.

Small ClassesAt ECC, most of the classesare small, usually with nomore than 25 to 30 students,ensuring that students receivepersonal attention. Facultynot only have outstandingmastery of their subject areasbut are also known for theirpersonal commitment to theirstudents.

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Wide Range of Transferand Career ProgramsAt ECC, students can earnAssociate in Arts (A.A.) andAssociate in Science (A.S.)degrees for transfer to four-yearcolleges, or they can pursueAssociate in Applied Science(A.A.S.) degrees and certificatesto prepare for immediate employ-ment. Some A.A.S. programsalso transfer; academic advisorscan provide additional informa-tion on the transfer process.Transfer/articulation agreementsexist with many institutions;these ensure that all approvedcourses students take at ECC willtransfer to the four-year collegesof their choice. Special joint and/or dual admission agreementshave been implemented throughwhich freshmen at ECC are simul-taneously admitted to RutgersUniversity, New Jersey Instituteof Technology, New Jersey CityUniversity, Kean University, orThomas Edison State College.The transfer coordinator in theCareer Resource Center can pro-vide additional information.

Continuing EducationOpportunitiesCommunity and continuing edu-cation programs include intensivebasic skills training, multilingualoutreach programs, customizedcorporate training programs,career advancement and personalenrichment courses, youth pro-grams, seminars, workshops, andpublic forums on diverse topicsof interest to local residents.

Convenient Schedules andAcademic SupportWorking adults, recent high schoolgraduates, and others can pursuefull or part-time study for educa-tional or career advancement orpersonal enrichment. ECC offersconvenient day, evening, andSaturday classes and a compre-

hensive support system thatincludes counseling, tutoring,computer services, financialassistance, bilingual classes, andcareer planning. Developmentalprograms are offered to studentswho require remediation beforetaking college-level courses. Theacademic year is divided intotwo 15-week semesters (fall andspring) and two summer terms.

Athletics and OtherExtracurricular ActivitiesECC student athletes excel in theclassroom as well as in intercol-legiate competition. Many ECCteams have been ranked nation-ally and routinely win distinctchampionships. Several ECCathletes have become Olympiansin their respective sports. Studentsmay also choose to participate ina variety of student clubs and

organizations, the StudentGovernment Association, and theECCO student newspaper.

Africana InstituteThe Africana Institute opened on May 22, 2001 at the maincampus and serves as a research,education, and communicationcenter for the study of the histo-ry and life of people of African,African-American, and Carib-bean descent. Its focus is on thehistorical and contemporaryexperiences of Black people.The institute’s educational andcultural programs and resourcesare designed to raise the aware-ness of students and the greatercommunity about the Africandiaspora, and to increase andimprove intra and interracialdialogue and relations.

Sample of institutions to which recent ECC graduates have transferred topursue baccalaureate and graduate studies:

Bard CollegeBloomfield CollegeCaldwell CollegeCarnegie-Mellon UniversityCentenary CollegeCity University of New YorkCollege of New JerseyCollege of Saint Elizabeth Columbia UniversityCornell UniversityDrew UniversityDrexel UniversityEast Stroudsburg UniversityFairleigh Dickinson UniversityFelician CollegeGeorge Washington UniversityGeorgia Tech UniversityHofstra UniversityHoward UniversityHunter CollegeJohns Hopkins UniversityJohn Jay College of Criminal JusticeKean UniversityKent State UniversityLouisiana State UniversityMassachusetts Institute of TechnologyMontclair State UniversityNew Jersey City UniversityNew Jersey Institute of Technology New York University

Norfolk State UniversityOhio State UniversityPace UniversityParsons – New SchoolPenn State UniversityPratt InstituteRamapo CollegeRider UniversityRowan UniversityRutgers UniversitySaint Peter’s CollegeSeton Hall UniversitySmith CollegeStevens Institute of TechnologyTemple UniversityThomas Edison State CollegeUniversity of California at BerkeleyUniversity of Medicine and Dentistry

of New JerseyUniversity of Nevada at Las VegasUniversity of North Carolina

at Chapel HillUniversity of PennsylvaniaUniversity of PittsburghUniversity of TexasUniversity of VirginiaWestminster Choir College at Rider

UniversityWilliam Paterson UniversityYale University

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“I will not forget how much of a blessing it has been in my life to step into the doors of Essex County College … I crossed paths withthe most beautiful, committed, hardworking,dedicated, culturally secure, and diverse groupof people I have ever seenunder one roof. I knowECC has prepared me to meet the challenges of Columbia University and beyond.”

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Susan Stepney graduated at the top of her class. The 2001 Valedictorian not only earned twoassociate degrees but had the distinction of being the first student in ECC history to be re-cognized on the All-USA Academic First Team for Community College Students. Susan wasthe president of ECC’s Phi Theta Kappa chapter and also served as a literacy volunteer and a mentor to local teens. She is now an English major at Columbia University and aspires to a teaching career.

Christian Delmotte, president of ECC’s acclaimedPTK honor society for 2001-2002, graduated withhighest honors and an A.A. in Liberal Arts. Nameda national Distinguished PTK Chapter President,

he has transferred to Seton Hall University to pursue baccalaureate and graduate study.He hopes to one day return to his first almamater as a member of its faculty.

CHRISTIAN DELMOTTE

“Essex broadened my horizon and devel-oped my confidence. Its rich diversity ofstudents, small classes, faculty with highenergy levels, and caring support staff were just what I needed. Faculty are veryapproachable. They love what they’redoing. They developed my leadership capabilities. This is the right place for you, especially if you want a caring, supportive, collegiate experience.”

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SUSAN STEPNEY

“My goal is to be a doctor. As an ESL student at ECC, Iquickly overcame my difficulties with the English languageand did wellacademically,thanks to thesupport andencouragementof remarkableprofessors,tutors, andcounselors. I continue todo well academicallybecause of thepreparation Ireceived atEssex.”

“I came to this country sixyears ago from Colombia

and could speak very littleEnglish. At Essex, I received

the individualized educationand support I needed

to rapidly gain proficiency in the English language and

culture and do very well in my major in accounting. Iowe my success at Rutgers

and in my current job to the preparation

I received at Essex.”

Yois Molano, who started as an ESL student, graduated from ECC in 1999. She excelled in her studies and won several scholarships while at Essex for her outstanding academicachievements. She received her baccalaureate degree in Accounting from Rutgers Universityin May 2002 and is currently employed as a financial officer with a non-profit agency.

Edward Montoyagraduated from ECC with high honors in 1999, earning an A.S. inBiology/Pre-Med. He transferred toKean Universitywhere he continuedto excel academ-ically. He has foundtime in the midst ofbaccalaureate stud-ies and preparationfor MCATs to tutorESL students atEssex. As he put it,“I love this college.That’s why I am stillhere.”

YOIS MOLANO

EDWARD MONTOYA

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Carol Mauermeyer graduated from ECC in1976. She went on to earn her bachelor’sfrom Montclair State University and hermaster’s and Ed.D. from Rutgers Univer-sity. She specialized in Special Educationand Human Resource Administration, andis currently Professor of Office Administrationin the Department of Computer Information

Systems atRaritanValleyCommunityCollege.She hasbeen aprofessor inthe field ofoffice admin-istration forthe last nineteenyears.

CAROL MAUERMEYER

“The faculty at EssexCounty College were caring and nurturing.They inspired me to seek a teaching career. Twenty-six years later, I am convinced I made the right career choice.”

“ECC allowed me to pursue my studies at a comfortable pace.

This is especially helpful for peoplecoming from overseas, who may

need to be eased into the rigors ofacademia. Four-year institutions

do not generally provide the kind of academic support that

you can get at a community college.”

Robert Okojie came to the U.S. from Nigeria. He majored in ElectronicEngineering Technology at ECC in 1987-88. Hethen transferred to NJIT where he obtained hisB.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Electronic Engineering.He is currently an Electronic Engineer conduct-ing research at the NASA Glenn ResearchCenter in Ohio.

ROBERT OKOJIE

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“Essex is like family to me.The professors I have had

here continue to inspire me.They eased me into the rigors

of higher education, theymotivated me, and opened mymind to challenges I had notconsidered. They are still my

friends. It is better to starthere than anywhere else

for the individualized attention you receive.”

Bernado Henry graduated from ECC in 1993 with a degree in Accounting. He then transferredto Pace University in New York City and earned his baccalaureate in Accounting. Most recently,he earned a juris doctorate (JD) from Seton Hall Law School and has passed the bar in bothNew York and New Jersey.

“My memories of ECC arethose of being supported atevery step of the way. I hadvery good instructors who

provided one-on-one attention. They explainedwhy we were doing whatwe were doing and how

to do it well. Thedirection they provided changed

the course of my life.My experiences at ECC and the careerguidance I received

there are pivotal to my success.”

Nidhi George Chabora graduated from ECC in1992. Today she is anAdvanced Practice Nurse in Adult Psychiatric/MentalHealth with a master’s inNursing from Pace Univer-sity. She is also a mem-ber of a multidisciplinaryteam of psychiatrists,psychiatric rehabilitationspecialists, and advancedpractice nurses from theUniversity of Medicineand Dentistry of NewJersey that have a consulting affiliation withGreystone Park StatePsychiatric Hospital.She is also an adjunctfaculty member at UMDNJ’sSchool of Nursing.

BERNADO HENRY

NIDHI GEORGE CHABORA

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“At ECC I found a lot ofpeople like me who camefrom financially difficult backgrounds. Several of

the faculty who taught mecould have taught in elite

institutions, but they choseto teach at Essex. Thomas

Kuhn’s The Structure ofScientific Revolutions was

first introduced to me atECC. The faculty in my

doctoral program were surprised at how much I had learned

about Kuhn as an undergraduate. My success academically is directly tied to

the preparation I received at Essex.”

GAIL R. HILLMAN

Opening the door to your future!E S S E X C O U N T Y C O L L E G E

Mary Tasker graduated fromECC in 1979 withan Associate in Artsdegree. She wenton to Seton HallUniversity for herbachelor’s degreein social work. Shethen received hermaster’s fromRutgers University

and is now working on her doc-torate in social work at HunterCollege in New York. She is theauthor of several books.

MARY TASKER

“ECC was more than an academic institution. It was a community …

and we were instilled with important concepts like interdependence … the

value of concern for each other ... and dedication to the larger

community. These values helpedstrengthen my commitment to

pursue a career in social work.”

Gail R. Hillman graduated in 1979 with a degree in theSocial Sciences. She went on to Rutgers Universitywhere she obtained her baccalaureate degree, a jurisdoctorate (JD) from Rutgers Law School, and an MSWfrom Rutgers – New Brunswick. She is now a practicingattorney and a licensed clinical social worker.

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Division of Allied HealthDepartment of Bilingual

EducationDivision of Biology and

ChemistryDivision of BusinessDivision of Engineering

Technologies and Computer Sciences

Division of HumanitiesDivision of Mathematics

and PhysicsDepartment of NursingDivision of Social Sciences

The Associate in Arts (A.A.)and Associate in Science (A.S.)degree programs are specifically

designed to pre-pare studentsfor transfer tofour-year col-leges and uni-versities.

The Associatein AppliedScience (A.A.S.)degree programis designed toprepare studentsfor immediateemploymentupon comple-tion, althoughstudents in somemajors may be able to transfer

most or all of their credits to baccalaureate programs.

The certificate programs aredesigned to provide employmentskills in one year or less of full-time study. They enhance orsupplement existing skills oroffer preparation for a new career path. Certificate programsinclude those that are offeredthrough the College’s Division of Community and ContinuingEducation.

The following lists the pro-grams available through the various divisions. For detailedinformation on specific degreeand certificate programs, refer to the Academic Programs Indexin the Degree and CertificatePrograms section of this catalog,which will direct you to the relevant pages.

Employers of ECCGraduatesRecent survey findingsindicate that manyECC graduates foundprofessional positionsin New Jersey withsuch employers as:Hoffmann-La Roche,Nabisco, Cellular One,Kessler Institute, BellAtlantic, Prudential,Price Waterhouse, IDT,Nextel, PNC, Comcast,Chubb Group, MBNA,First Union Bancorp,Summit Bank, the PortAuthority of New York& New Jersey, NJTRANSIT, The Star-Ledger, and the NewJersey Law Journal.

ECC offers a wide range of associate degree and certificate programsthrough the following academic divisions and departments:

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