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  • Contributing To

    Student Success!

    Stone Mountain

    Fairburn

    Fayetteville Madison

    Augusta

    Milledgeville

    Sandersville

    Warner Robins

    Zebulon

    Columbus

    Valdosta

    Dublin

    Eastman

    www.gmc.eduPublished by the Academic Affairs Administration

    GlobalOnline College

    Georgia Military College2020-2021 Catalog

  • GMC Catalog 2020-2021 1

    Table of Contents

    WELCOME .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 13

    A Letter from the President ....................................................................................................................................................................... 13

    A Letter from the Senior VP, Chief Academic Officer, and Dean of Faculty ........................................................................... 14

    2020-2021 ACADEMIC CALENDAR ........................................................................................................................................................... 15

    Four Term Calendar (MNC) ....................................................................................................................................................................... 15

    Milledgeville Online (MLO) .................................................................................................................................................................. 15

    Five Term Calendar (CMP) ........................................................................................................................................................................ 16

    ABOUT GEORGIA MILITARY COLLEGE ...................................................................................................................................................... 17

    Our Heritage .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17

    Accreditation ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 18

    Memberships ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 18

    Our Vision ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 18

    Our Mission ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 18

    Strategic Initiatives ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 18

    Our Purpose ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 19

    Educational Goals .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 19

    Strategic Planning ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 19

    First Year Experience ................................................................................................................................................................................... 21

    ADMINISTRATION ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 22

    GMC Board of Trustees ................................................................................................................................................................................ 22

    GMC Online College ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 22

    Campus and Extension Center ................................................................................................................................................................. 22

    GLOBAL ONLINE COLLEGE............................................................................................................................................................................. 23

    AUGUSTA CAMPUS ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 24

    Campus Description ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 24

    Admissions ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 24

    Academic Support Services ....................................................................................................................................................................... 24

    Advising ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 25

    Library and Tutoring Lab ........................................................................................................................................................................... 25

    Social Media ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 25

    Financial Services .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 25

    Clubs and Organizations ............................................................................................................................................................................. 25

    Student Lounge and Campus Store ........................................................................................................................................................ 26

    Student ID Badges and Safety ................................................................................................................................................................... 26

    Parking ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 26

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    COLUMBUS CAMPUS ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 27

    Campus Description ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 27

    Academic Support ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 27

    Orientation .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 27

    Advising ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 27

    Tutoring ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 27

    Library .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 27

    Student Services ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 27

    Parking .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 28

    Clubs & Organizations ............................................................................................................................................................................ 28

    Social Media ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 28

    FAIRBURN CAMPUS ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................29

    Campus Description ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 29

    Student Support Services ........................................................................................................................................................................... 29

    Student Organizations and Activities .................................................................................................................................................... 29

    Student Activities Center and Campus Bookstore ........................................................................................................................... 29

    Library ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 30

    Safety and Well Being .................................................................................................................................................................................. 30

    FAYETTEVILLE CAMPUS ................................................................................................................................................................................. 31

    Campus Description ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 31

    Student Support Services ........................................................................................................................................................................... 31

    Student Organizations and Activities .................................................................................................................................................... 31

    Fayetteville Library ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 32

    Student Lounge, Bulldog Café, Student Government Association (SGA) and Campus Bookstore ................................ 32

    Safety and Well Being .................................................................................................................................................................................. 32

    MILLEDGEVILLE CAMPUS............................................................................................................................................................................... 33

    Campus Description ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 33

    Campus Resources ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 33

    Sibley-Cone Library ................................................................................................................................................................................. 33

    Academic Support Services .................................................................................................................................................................. 33

    Clubs and Organizations ........................................................................................................................................................................ 34

    Commons and Campus Bookstore ..................................................................................................................................................... 34

    Student Health Services ......................................................................................................................................................................... 34

    Safety and Well Being – Campus Police .......................................................................................................................................... 34

    Additional Milledgeville Buildings and Grounds .............................................................................................................................. 34

    Academic Affairs Administration ...................................................................................................................................................... 34

    Academic Records Administration ................................................................................................................................................... 34

    Admissions and Welcome Center ................................................................................................................................................................ 34

    Baugh Barracks ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 35

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    Center for Teaching and Learning ..................................................................................................................................................... 35

    Cordell Events Center ............................................................................................................................................................................. 35

    Couch Field .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 35

    Craig Field and Horace Ray Field House ......................................................................................................................................... 35

    Davenport Field ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 35

    Grant Parade ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 35

    Institutional Development.................................................................................................................................................................... 35

    Jenkins Hall ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 35

    Kidd Health and Wellness Center (KHWC) .................................................................................................................................... 35

    Lake Recreational Center ...................................................................................................................................................................... 36

    Parham Hall ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 36

    Parnell Ruark Athletic Complex ......................................................................................................................................................... 36

    Patton Hall ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 36

    Boylan Hall & Miller Hall ....................................................................................................................................................................... 36

    Wilder Hall .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 36

    Victory Hall ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 36

    VALDOSTA CAMPUS .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 37

    Campus Description ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 37

    Admissions....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 37

    Campus Resources....................................................................................................................................................................................... .37

    Academic Success Center ........................................................................................................................................................................... 37

    Student Learning Labs ................................................................................................................................................................................. 37

    Library ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 36

    Advising Center .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 38

    Financial Services .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 38

    Student Organizations/Activities ........................................................................................................................................................... 38

    Social Media ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 39

    Student Dining Services .............................................................................................................................................................................. 39

    Student Center ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 39

    Parking ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 39

    Student ID ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 39

    Bookstore.......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 39

    WARNER ROBINS CAMPUS............................................................................................................................................................................. 38

    Campus Description ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 40

    Campus Resources ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 40

    Admissions .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 40

    Advising Center and Testing Center ................................................................................................................................................. 41

    Bookstore .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 41

    Business Office/Financial Aid ............................................................................................................................................................. 41

    Library .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 41

    Parking/Transportation ....................................................................................................................................................................... 41

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    Student Center ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 41

    Student ID ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 41

    Student Organizations and Activities ............................................................................................................................................... 42

    Writing Center and Math Tutoring Center ..................................................................................................................................... 42

    EXTENSION CENTERS ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 43

    ADMISSIONS INFORMATION ......................................................................................................................................................................... 45

    Office of Admissions Directory and Contact Information ............................................................................................................. 45

    Application Process ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 47

    Application Deadlines .................................................................................................................................................................................. 47

    Admissions Categories.. .............................................................................................................................................................................. 48

    Unconditional Admission Policy .................................................................................................................................................................. 48

    Conditional Admission Policy ............................................................................................................................................................. 48

    Provisional Admission Policy .............................................................................................................................................................. 48

    Minimum Requirements for Regular Freshman Admission ....................................................................................................... 48

    Placement Examinations ............................................................................................................................................................................ 48

    Placement Scores and Evaluation ...................................................................................................................................................... 49

    Transfer Admissions Requirements for AA, AS and AAS .............................................................................................................. 50

    Admissions Requirements for Bachelors of Applied Science (BAS) Program ......................................................................... 51

    Non-Traditional Admissions ..................................................................................................................................................................... 52

    Auditing a Class .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 52

    Home-Schooled Student Admissions ................................................................................................................................................ 52

    Dual Enrollment ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 52

    Admissions Standards – Dual Enrollment Program ................................................................................................................... 52

    Admission Standards – Dual Enrollment Program/Home Schooled Students ......................................................... 53

    Dual Enrollment Students with Disability ............................................................................................................................... 53

    Joint Enrollment ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 54

    International Student Admissions .......................................................................................................................................................... 54

    Non-Degree Seeking Student Admissions ........................................................................................................................................... 55

    Transient Student Admissions ................................................................................................................................................................. 55

    Readmission of Former GMC Students ................................................................................................................................................. 56

    Readmission of GMC Graduates ............................................................................................................................................................... 56

    Admission of Students on Suspension .................................................................................................................................................. 56

    Former GMC Students ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 56

    Transfer Students ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 56

    Academic Seminar ................................................................................................................................................................................... 57

    Admissions General Information ........................................................................................................................................................... 57

    New Student Orientation ...................................................................................................................................................................... 57

    Articulation Agreements ....................................................................................................................................................................... 57

    Right to Refuse Admission .................................................................................................................................................................... 57

    Transfer of Credit – AA, AS, AAS Degree Programs ......................................................................................................................... 58

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    Transfer of Credit – BAS Degree Programs ......................................................................................................................................... 59

    Non-Traditional Credit Transfer ............................................................................................................................................................. 60

    Technical College Credit Policy .......................................................................................................................................................................... 64

    Residency Requirement .............................................................................................................................................................................. 64

    Veterans ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 64

    CORPS of CADETS ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 65

    Becoming a Cadet .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 66

    Cadet Corps Stipulations ........................................................................................................................................................................ 66

    Further Stipulations ................................................................................................................................................................................ 67

    Immunizations/Screenings .................................................................................................................................................................. 67

    Reserve Officers’ Training Corp (ROTC) Classes ................................................................................................................................ 67

    Athletics/Student Activities ...................................................................................................................................................................... 67

    Football Team Members ........................................................................................................................................................................ 67

    Rifle Team ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 67

    Drill Team/Color Guard ................................................................................................................................................................................... 68

    Ranger Challenge Team ................................................................................................................................................................................... 68

    Cadet Financial Information...................................................................................................................................................................... 68

    Expenses ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 68

    Room Damages .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 68

    Scholarships Available ........................................................................................................................................................................... 68

    Army ROTC ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 68

    Qualifications for ARMY ROTC ECP ............................................................................................................................................................ 69

    Basic Camp Training ................................................................................................................................................................................ 69

    ROTC ECP – Military Junior College (MJC) Scholarship ............................................................................................................. 70

    Voluntary Training ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 70

    FINANCIAL INFORMATION ............................................................................................................................................................................ 71

    Tuition and Fees ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 71

    Textbooks and Supplemental Material ................................................................................................................................................. 71

    Seated Classes ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 71

    Online Classes ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 71

    Fees ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 72

    Cadet/Resident Fees .................................................................................................................................................................................... 72

    ID Cards ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 72

    Student Refunds ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 72

    1098-T ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 72

    Business Office Directory ........................................................................................................................................... 74

    FINANCIAL AID .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 75

    Student Rights and Responsibilities for Financial Aid Eligibility ............................................................................................. 75

    Application Process ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 76

    GMC Federal School Code 001571 .................................................................................................................................................... 76

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    Steps for Applying for Aid ..........................................................................................................................................................................................76

    Determining Eligibility ................................................................................................................................................................................ 77

    Basic Eligibility Criteria ......................................................................................................................................................................... 77

    Financial Aid Procedures ........................................................................................................................................................................... 78

    Important Dates ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 78

    Outside Scholarships ................................................................................................................................................................................... 78

    Types of Aid ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 78

    Federal Grants/Scholarships ............................................................................................................................................................... 79

    Federal Pell Grant Program ........................................................................................................................................................... 79

    Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) ................................................................................... 79

    Georgia Scholarships .............................................................................................................................................................................. 80

    HOPE Scholarship .............................................................................................................................................................................. 80

    HERO Scholarship .............................................................................................................................................................................. 80

    Zell Miller Scholarship ..................................................................................................................................................................... 80

    State Service Scholarship Program (SSS) ................................................................................................................................. 80

    Georgia Grants ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 80

    Georgia Tuition Equalization Grant (GTEG) ........................................................................................................................... 80

    Public Safety Memorial Grant ....................................................................................................................................................... 81

    Georgia HOPE GED Grant ................................................................................................................................................................ 81

    Dual Enrollment ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 81

    Application Procedures for Dual Enrollment ............................................................................................................................... 81

    Dual Enrollment Funding and Awards Amounts ........................................................................................................................ 82

    Loan Programs ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 82

    Federal Direct Loan Programs ............................................................................................................................................................ 82

    Interest Rates for the 2020-2021 Academic Year....................................................................................................................... 83

    Federal Direct PLUS ................................................................................................................................................................................ 83

    Glossary of Terms for Award Notifications ........................................................................................................................................ 83

    Federal Student Aid (FSA) Ombudsman Group ................................................................................................................................ 83

    Student Employment ................................................................................................................................................................................... 84

    Scholarships .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 85

    Foundation Endowed Scholarships .................................................................................................................................................. 85

    GMC Institutional Scholarships .......................................................................................................................................................... 85

    GMC Presidential Scholarships ........................................................................................................................................................... 85

    GMC Cadet Scholarships ........................................................................................................................................................................ 87

    GMC Athletic Performance Scholarship .......................................................................................................................................... 88

    Private Scholarships................................................................................................................................................................................ 89

    International Student Scholarships .................................................................................................................................................. 89

    Veterans Benefits .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 90

    GMC Work Program ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 90

    Financial Aid Policies ................................................................................................................................................................................... 90

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    Academic Year Definitions for Federal Student Aid Purposes ............................................................................................... 90

    Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) ............................................................................................................................................. 91

    Monitoring Periods and Warnings .................................................................................................................................................... 91

    Evaluation Criteria .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 92

    Minimum Cumulative GPA Standard ................................................................................................................................................ 92

    Regaining Financial Aid Eligibility .............................................................................................................................................. 92

    Completion Rate Standard .................................................................................................................................................................... 92

    Quantitative Completion Rate Standards................................................................................................................................. 92

    How to Regain Financial Aid Eligibility for Completion Rate Standard ...................................................................... 93

    Completion Rate Warning .............................................................................................................................................................. 93

    Maximum Credit Standard .................................................................................................................................................................... 93

    How to Regain Financial Aid Eligibility for Maximum Credit Standard ...................................................................... 93

    Appeal for Probationary Term ............................................................................................................................................................ 93

    Maximum Credit Appeals ............................................................................................................................................................... 94

    Retroactive Federal Student Aid ......................................................................................................................................................... 94

    Learning Support Services and Financial Aid ................................................................................................................................ 94

    Transient Students and Financial Aid .............................................................................................................................................. 95

    Withdrawal/Return of Title IV Funds (R2T4) Policy ................................................................................................................ 95

    Return of Title IV (Federal) Financial Aid................................................................................................................................ 95

    Order of Funds to be Returned ..................................................................................................................................................... 95

    Refund of Funds from the Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC) .................................................................. 95

    Refund of Private Scholarships, Grants and Loans .............................................................................................................. 96

    Example of a Refund and Return of Title IV Financial Aid ................................................................................................ 96

    Financial Aid Directory ............................................................................................................................................................................... 97

    STUDENT AFFAIRS ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 98

    Honor Societies............................................................................................................................................................................................... 98

    Phi Theta Kappa.................................................................................................................................................................................. 98

    Mu Alpha Theta ................................................................................................................................................................................... 98

    Intercollegiate Athletics......................................................................................................................................................................................... 98

    Cross County, Women’s Softball, Football, Golf, Women’s Golf, Rifle Team, Women’s Soccer................................. 99

    Men’s Soccer, Intramural Sports ...................................................................................................................................................... 100

    Student Publications .................................................................................................................................................................................. 100

    Reflections .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 100

    Student Organizations ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 100

    Student Government Association (SGA) ................................................................................................................................. 100

    Student Activities Committee ..................................................................................................................................................... 100

    Alpha Phi Omega .............................................................................................................................................................................. 100

    Campus College-Sponsored Clubs with Faculty Advisors ........................................................................................................... 101

    Chorus ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 101

    Ethics Bowl Team ............................................................................................................................................................................ 101

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    Student Handbook ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 101

    Student Rights and Responsibilities ............................................................................................................................................... 101

    Correspondence................................................................................................................................................................................ 101

    Citizenship .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 102

    Policy on Drugs and Alcohol ........................................................................................................................................................ 102

    Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964..................................................................................................................................... 103

    Title IX of the Higher Education Act of 1972 ........................................................................................................................ 103

    Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act........................................................................................................................... 103

    Policy Concerning Students Records ....................................................................................................................................... 104

    Submitting and Resolving Student Complaints ................................................................................................................... 105

    ACADEMIC SUCCESS CENTER ..................................................................................................................................................................... 107

    Academic Advising ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 107

    Academic Alert Program and Academic Success Coaches .......................................................................................................... 107

    Tutoring ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 108

    Academic Suspension Program ............................................................................................................................................................. 108

    STUDENT DISABILITY SERVICES ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 109

    Policies and Procedures for Students with Disabilities .............................................................................................................. 109

    Definitions ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 109

    Contact Person ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 109

    Rights and Responsibilities of the Institution ........................................................................................................................... 110

    Rights and Responsibilities of the Individual ................................................................................................................................... 111

    Verification Process .................................................................................................................................................................................... 112

    Process for Disability Services at GMC ................................................................................................................................................. 112

    Verification Status ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 113

    Procedure for Requesting Accommodations Each Term ........................................................................................................... 113

    Procedure to Request a Change of Approved Accommodations ............................................................................................. 114

    ACADEMIC AFFAIRS ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 115

    Directory: Academic Affairs .................................................................................................................................................................... 115

    Directory: Campus Registrar Services ................................................................................................................................................ 115

    Directory: Division Chairs & Program Coordinators .................................................................................................................... 116

    Directory: Email Groups ........................................................................................................................................................................... 116

    Directory: Department Chairs ................................................................................................................................................................ 117

    Learning Support Services (LSS) ........................................................................................................................................................... 118

    LSS Definition and Guidelines ........................................................................................................................................................... 118

    LSS Procedures ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 118

    Repeating an LSS Course .............................................................................................................................................................................. 118

    ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES .............................................................................................................................................. 119

    Student Academic Responsibility ......................................................................................................................................................... 119

    Student Classification by Quarter Hours ............................................................................................................................................ 119

    Advising and Registration Process ....................................................................................................................................................... 119

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    Declaring or Changing a Program Major ...................................................................................................................................... 119

    Overload Requests ................................................................................................................................................................................. 119

    Independent Study Class............................................................................................................................................................................... 120

    Transient Course Request Policy ..................................................................................................................................................... 120

    Repeating a Non-LSS Course ...................................................................................................................................................................... 120

    Grading System ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 121

    LSS Grading Scale ............................................................................................................................................................................. 122

    Explanation of Letter Grades ...................................................................................................................................................... 122

    Dropping/Adding Courses .................................................................................................................................................................. 123

    Class Attendance, Withdrawal, and Disenrollment Policy ......................................................................................................... 123

    Classroom Attendance Policies......................................................................................................................................................... 123

    Withdrawals ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 124

    Disenrollments ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 125

    Financial Impacts for Dropping, Withdrawing, or Being Expelled from a Course ...................................................... 125

    Refund Policy for Dropping a Course ...................................................................................................................................... 125

    Impact of Drop/Add, Withdrawal or Expulsion on Student’s Eligibility for State Funds .................................. 125

    Refund Policy for Students Receiving Title IV Funds ........................................................................................................ 126

    Student Academic Dishonesty Policy .................................................................................................................................................. 126

    Academic Appeals Process ...................................................................................................................................................................... 127

    Academic Petitions Policy and Process Policy Statement..................................................................................................... 127

    Definition of an Appeal .................................................................................................................................................................. 127

    Academic Grade Appeal Process ...................................................................................................................................................... 127

    Academic Warning, Probation and Suspension ............................................................................................................................. 128

    Standards of Satisfactory Status....................................................................................................................................................... 128

    Determination of Initial Academic Standing for Transfer Students .................................................................................. 128

    Reinstatement .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 128

    Graduation...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 129

    Residency Requirement in Relation to Academics ................................................................................................................... 129

    Degree Completion ................................................................................................................................................................................ 129

    Reverse Transfer. ................................................................................................................................................................................... 129

    Graduation Ceremonies ....................................................................................................................................................................... 129

    Transcripts ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 130

    Release of Official College Transcripts .......................................................................................................................................... 130

    Academic Honors ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 130

    President’s List ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 130

    Dean’s List ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 130

    Graduation with Academic Honors ................................................................................................................................................. 131

    PROGRAMS OF STUDY .................................................................................................................................................................................... 132

    Associate Degree Programs Leading to a Four-Year Degree .................................................................................................... 132

    Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) Degree Programs. ................................................................................................................. 132

    Majors Leading to Pre-Professional Studies .................................................................................................................................... 133

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    Core Curriculum ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 134

    Competency Requirements ......................................................................................................................................................................... 134

    Written Communication Competency ..................................................................................................................................... 134

    Quantitative Competency, Critical Thinking Competency, Global Literacy Competency .................................. 134

    Problem Solving Competency ..................................................................................................................................................... 134

    US Georgia History/Constitution Requirements ................................................................................................................ 134

    Core Curriculum for the Associate of Arts Degree .................................................................................................................... 135

    Core Curriculum for the Associate of Science Degree ............................................................................................................. 137

    Core Curriculum for the Associate of Applied Science Degree ............................................................................................ 139

    ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAM CONCENTRATIONS .................................................................................................................. 140

    Allied Health Science, (AAS) .............................................................................................................................................................. 140

    Art Studio, (AA) ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 141

    Biology, (AA, AS) ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 142

    Business Administration, (AA, AS) .................................................................................................................................................. 143

    Communication, (AA, AS) .................................................................................................................................................................... 144

    Computer Science, (AS) ....................................................................................................................................................................... 145

    Criminal Justice, (AA, AS, AAS).......................................................................................................................................................... 146

    Cyber Security, (AS) .............................................................................................................................................................................. 148

    Education Elementary, (AA, AS) ....................................................................................................................................................... 149

    Education Middle Grades, (AA, AS) ................................................................................................................................................. 150

    English, (AA) ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 151

    General Studies, (AA, AS, AAS) .......................................................................................................................................................... 152

    History, (AA) ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 153

    Homeland Security and Emergency Management, (AA, AS) ................................................................................................ 154

    Information Systems and Analytics, (AAS) .................................................................................................................................. 155

    Information Technology, (AS) ........................................................................................................................................................... 155

    Kinesiology, (AS) .................................................................................................................................................................................... 156

    Logistics Management, (AA, AS)....................................................................................................................................................... 157

    Management Information Systems, (AAS) ................................................................................................................................... 158

    Mathematics, (AA, AS) .......................................................................................................................................................................... 159

    Operations Management, (AAS) ....................................................................................................................................................... 160

    Paralegal Studies, (AA, AS) ................................................................................................................................................................. 161

    Political Science, (AA, AS) ................................................................................................................................................................... 162

    Pre-Nursing, (AA, AS) ........................................................................................................................................................................... 163

    Psychology, (AA, AS) ............................................................................................................................................................................. 164

    Social Work, (AA, AS) ............................................................................................................................................................................ 165

    Sociology, (AA, AS) ................................................................................................................................................................................. 166

    Technical Studies, (AAS)...................................................................................................................................................................... 167

    COURSES OFFERED ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 168

    Courses Participating in the Off-Campus Study Program .......................................................................................................... 168

    Course Numbering ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 168

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    Course Descriptions ................................................................................................................................................................................... 168

    Accounting ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 168

    Anthropology ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 169

    Aerospace Studies ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 169

    Art ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 170

    Biology ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 170

    Business ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 173

    Chemistry .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 173

    Communication ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 174

    Computer Information Systems ....................................................................................................................................................... 175

    Criminal Justice ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 177

    Economics ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 178

    Education ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 179

    English ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 179

    French ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 180

    Geography ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 181

    German ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 181

    Health and Physical Education .......................................................................................................................................................... 181

    History ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 182

    Homeland Security ................................................................................................................................................................................ 183

    Interdisciplinary Science .................................................................................................................................................................... 183

    Kinesiology ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 183

    Management ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 184

    Mathematics ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 184

    Military Science ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 186

    Music............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 188

    Nutrition..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 189

    Paralegal..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 189

    Perspectives.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 190

    Philosophy ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 191

    Physical Education ................................................................................................................................................................................. 191

    Physics ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 192

    Physical Science ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 192

    Political Science ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 193

    Psychology ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 193

    Reading ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 194

    Religion ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 194

    Social Work ...