Gaston College 1998-1999 Academic Catalog

300 Pages·1998·19.8 MB·English

by  Gaston College (Gastonia, N.C.)

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How to Use This Catalog
Important Sections
This catalog likely will be well-used throughout your time here at Gaston College.
We suggest you skim through the entire book now, taking note of the main sections,
then hold on to it for reference. You probably will find it beneficial to take a little
more time in these sections:
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Calendar
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Admissions
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Cost
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Financial Aid
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Registration and Records
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Your curriculum outline and course descriptions.
To Help You
Also note these items, included for your convenience:
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Table of Contents
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Index
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Campus Map (back cover).
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
The information in this catalog is available in alternative format upon request. Con¬
tact the Office of Marketing and Public Relations, 922-6215.
Schedule of Classes
A schedule of classes is published each semester and is available approximately four
weeks before each registration date. Schedules are available in the Admissions Of¬
fice and at other campus locations. Please note that fees and curriculum can change
at any time, so always check with your adviser before planning your schedule each
semester.
GASTON COLLEGE ACADEMIC
CATALOG FOR 1998-99
ADDRESSES
Gaston College Lincoln Center of Gaston College
201 Highway 321 South 1 Timken Drive
Dallas, North Carolina 28034-1499 Lincolnton, North Carolina 28092
PHONE NUMBERS
Main Campus: Lincolnton:
[phone] [phone]
FAX [phone] FAX [phone]
WEB ADDRESS
www.gaston.cc.nc.us
NOTIFICATION OF NONDISCRIMINATION
Gaston College is committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity in em¬
ployment and education and does not discriminate against current or potential em¬
ployees or students on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or
disability. Inquiries concerning the college’s affirmative action/equal opportunity
policy should be directed to the President’s Office, Gaston College.
RIGHT TO CHANGE
The Board of Trustees and/or Administration of Gaston College reserves the right to
change at any time, without notice: graduation requirements, fees and other charges,
curriculum, course structure and content, and other such matters as may be within its
control, notwithstanding any information set forth in this catalog. Gaston College re¬
serves the right to cancel classes due to insufficient enrollment. Course offerings ap¬
proved after publication of this catalog are described in class schedules which are
issued each semester.
STUDENT RIGHT-TO-KNOW
The average rate of persistence toward degree completion by students at Gaston Col¬
lege is available in the Student Records Office.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. GENERAL INFORMATION.5
Calendar.6
Gaston College Purpose.7
About the College.8
Facilities.8
Administration. 10
Board of Trustees.10
Foundation Board of Directors.10
Accreditations and Memberships.11
II. ADMISSION.13
III. FINANCIAL INFORMATION.17
Cost to Attend Gaston College.18
Financial Aid.20
IV. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. 37
Transfer Programs. 28
Associate in Applied Science Degrees.29
Diplomas.30
Certificates.30
Continuing Education.31
Life Skills. 33
Developmental Education. 35
Gaston College Learning Center.35
Peer Tutoring.37
Distance Learning.37
Cooperative Education.38
The University Center.39
V. POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.41
Student Responsibility.42
Student Records Office.43
Registration.44
Credit Hours and Course Loads.45
Credit by Exam.46
Advanced Placement.46
Transfer Information.47
Charlotte Area Consortium.48
Grading System. 48
Satisfactory Academic Progress.50
Honors List... • . • ....52
Graduation. 52
VI. STUDENT SERVICES..55
Counseling and Career Development.56
Bookstore..■.56
Radio Station.56
Housing.57
Student Activities.57
Food Services.57
Child Care.57
Student ID Cards.58
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VII. CURRICULA.*•
Degree Programs.
Diploma Programs.157
Certificate Programs.'^3
VIII. COURSE DESCRIPTIONS. 201
IX. PERSONNEL.
X. INDEX. 2*'
XI. CAMPUS MAP.206
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General Information
COLLEGE CALENDAR OF INSTRUCTION
SUMMER SEMESTER 1998
Thursday, May 14 Registration-Dallas and Lincoln
Friday, May 15 Graduation
Monday, May 25 First Day of Class
First Day of First Session
Friday, June 26 Last Day of First Session
Monday, June 29 through Friday, July 3 Faculty/Student Break
Friday, July 3 Holiday
Monday, July 6 First Day of Second Session
Friday, August 7 Last Day of Full Summer Session
Friday, August 7 Last Day of Second Session
Friday, August 7 Graduation
FALL SEMESTER 1998
Thursday, August 20 Registration-Dallas and Lincoln
Monday, August 24 First Day of Class
Monday, September 7 Holiday
Monday, Tuesday, October 12-13 Faculty/Student Break
Thursday, Friday November 26, 27 Holiday
Friday, December 18 Last Day of Class
Monday, December 21 through Friday, January 1 College is Closed
SPRING SEMESTER 1999
Thursday, January 7 Registration-Dallas and Lincoln
Monday, January 11 First Day of Class
Monday, January 18 Holiday
Monday, Tuesday, March 15-16 Spring Break
Friday, April 2 through, April 5 Holiday
Tuesday, April 6 through Friday, April 9 Faculty/Student Break
Wednesday, May 12 Last Day of Class
Thursday, May 13 Registration-Dallas and Lincoln
Friday, May 14 Graduation
SUMMER SEMESTER 1999
Thursday, May 13 Registration-Dallas and Lincoln
Monday, May 24 First Day of Class
First Day of First Session
Monday, June 28 through Friday, July 2 Holiday
Friday, June 25 Last day of First Session
Monday, July 5 First Day of Second Session
Friday, August 6 Last Day of Full Summer Session
Friday, August 6 Last Day of Second Session
Friday, August 6 Graduation
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