Darton State College 2016-2017 Catalog
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Campus Service Directory |
2 |
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President's Message |
4 |
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Table of Contents |
6 |
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College Calendar |
7 |
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General Information |
10 |
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A. The College |
10 |
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B. Accreditation and Approval |
10 |
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C. Vision Statement |
11 |
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D. Mission Statement |
11 |
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E. Degrees and Certificates |
11 |
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F. The Campus |
12 |
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G. Off-Campus Classes |
13 |
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Campus Disruptions |
14 |
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Department of Public Safety |
14 |
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Alumni Affairs |
15 |
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Admissions |
16 |
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A. General |
16 |
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B. Standards for Admission |
16 |
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C. Learning Support Requirements |
23 |
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D. Acceptance and Admissions Status |
23 |
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E. Transfer Credit from Other Institutions |
24 |
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F. Validation of Residency |
24 |
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Records |
25 |
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A. Transcripts and Transfer of Records |
25 |
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B. Access to Student Records |
25 |
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C. Registration |
25 |
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D. Web Registration |
25 |
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E. Advising / Early Registration |
25 |
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F. Withdrawal from the College |
25 |
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G. Withdrawal from Individual Courses |
26 |
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H. Student Medical Withdrawals |
26 |
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I. Military Withdrawals |
26 |
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J. Attendance Policy |
26 |
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Financial Information |
27 |
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A. Fees and Costs |
27 |
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B. Senior Citizens |
29 |
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C. Refunds |
29 |
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D. Definition of Legal Resident |
29 |
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E. Appeal of Residency Classification |
31 |
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F. Student Financial Aid |
31 |
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Student Affairs |
34 |
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Philosophy and Objectives |
34 |
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A. Department of Campus Life |
34 |
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B. Student Success Program |
34 |
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C. Career Development Center |
35 |
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D. International Student Program |
35 |
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E. Disability Services |
35 |
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F. Testing Center |
36 |
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G. Housing |
36 |
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H. Student Conduct |
36 |
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I. Student Health Services |
36 |
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J. Peer Tutoring |
36 |
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Academic Support Services |
38 |
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A. Academic Computer Support |
38 |
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B. Instructional Technology |
38 |
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C. Writing Center and Math Center |
38 |
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D. Distance Learning - Multiple Options |
39 |
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F. Library |
40 |
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G. Military Opportunities |
41 |
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H. Veteran's Services |
41 |
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I. Military Resource Center |
41 |
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J. First Year Experience Course |
42 |
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Academic Regulations |
43 |
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A. Class Load and Attendance |
43 |
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B. Course Change, Withdrawal |
44 |
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C. Transient Authorization |
45 |
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D. Classification of Students |
45 |
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E. Examinations |
45 |
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F. Grading System |
46 |
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G. Reporting Grades |
47 |
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H. Academic Standing |
48 |
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I. Summer Readmission Program |
49 |
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J. Academic Renewal |
49 |
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K. Academic Appeals Procedure |
50 |
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L. Degree Requirements |
50 |
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M. Graduation Ceremony |
51 |
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N. Specialized Graduation Requirements |
51 |
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O. Certificate Requirements |
52 |
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P. Regents' Testing Program |
52 |
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Q. Policy for Writing Across the Curriculum |
52 |
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R. Background Check |
53 |
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S. Drug Screening |
53 |
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T. Health Sciences Student Travel Policy |
53 |
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U. Previous Academic History Impacting Health Science and Nursing Program Admission |
53 |
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Programs of Study - Information |
54 |
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A. Programs, Services and Awards |
54 |
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B. Advising |
55 |
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C. Change of Guided Pathway |
56 |
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D. Learning Support |
56 |
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E. Credit for Military Experience |
56 |
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F. Academically Superior Students |
57 |
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G. Index of Programs |
62 |
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H. Core Curriculum of the University System of Georgia |
64 |
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I. Physical Education Requirements |
69 |
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J. Cooperative Transfer Agreements |
70 |
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K. Career Programs |
70 |
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L. College Transfer Curricula |
71 |
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M. Certificate Programs |
71 |
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Programs of Study - Options |
72 |
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Addiction Counseling (0570) |
72 |
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Advanced Management (0521) |
73 |
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Art (0002) |
74 |
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Biological Science (0003) |
75 |
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Business Administration (0004) |
76 |
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Chemistry (0006) |
78 |
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Church Music (0565) |
79 |
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Communication (0021) |
80 |
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Computed Tomography Certificate (0567) |
82 |
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Computer Information Systems (0091) |
85 |
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Computer Science (0041) |
87 |
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Computer Technology (5576) |
89 |
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Criminal Justice |
90 |
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Associate of Science Program (0019) |
90 |
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Certificate - Management Option (4586) |
92 |
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Dance (0077) |
93 |
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Dental Hygiene |
95 |
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Additional Admission Requirements |
95 |
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Readmission of Returning Students |
96 |
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Additional Costs and Requirements |
96 |
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Additional Graduation Requirements |
96 |
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Associate of Science Program (0355) |
97 |
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Diagnostic Medical Sonography |
99 |
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Application Deadline |
99 |
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Procedures and Requirements for Admission |
99 |
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Selection Process |
100 |
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Legal Limitations |
101 |
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Clinical Obligations and Acceptance |
101 |
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Pregnancy Policy |
101 |
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Re-Admission of Returning Students |
102 |
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Associate of Science Program (0382) |
103 |
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Emergency Medical Services |
104 |
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Additional Requirements |
104 |
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Additional Costs and Fees |
105 |
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EMS Certificate Program (0566) |
106 |
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EMS Associate of Science Program (0367) |
107 |
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EMT Certificate Program (0589) |
108 |
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English (0022) |
110 |
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Foreign Language (0023) |
112 |
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General Studies (0099) |
114 |
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Graphic Design (0574) |
115 |
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Health Career Pathways |
116 |
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Two-Year Degress |
116 |
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Please Note: |
116 |
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Associate of Science Plan (0063) |
117 |
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Health & Physical Education (0018) - Teacher Education Option |
118 |
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Health Information Technology (0370) |
119 |
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Admission Requirements |
119 |
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Additional Requirements |
119 |
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Associate of Science Program (0370) |
121 |
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History (0033) |
123 |
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Histologic Technology |
125 |
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Admissions Options |
125 |
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Selection Process |
125 |
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Additional Requirements |
126 |
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Administrative Withdrawals |
126 |
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Drug Screen & Criminal Background Checks |
126 |
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Program Cost Requirements |
126 |
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Clinical Assignments |
126 |
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Continuation in the Program |
126 |
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Associate of Applied Science - Technology (0373) |
127 |
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Histotechnician Certificate (0564) |
128 |
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Instructional Technology Certificate (0595) |
130 |
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Legal Assistant / Paralegal Studies |
131 |
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Associate of Applied Science (0383) |
131 |
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Certificate (0542) |
132 |
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Liberal Arts (0017) |
133 |
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Management (0510) |
134 |
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Mathematics (0010) |
135 |
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Medical Coding (0563) |
136 |
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Medical Laboratory Technology |
137 |
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Admissions Criteria |
137 |
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Additional Requirements |
137 |
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Re-Admission Criteria |
137 |
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Additional Costs |
137 |
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Clinical Assignments |
138 |
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Program Application Required |
138 |
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Application Deadlines |
138 |
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Administrative Withdrawals |
138 |
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Drug Screen & Criminal Background Check |
138 |
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Associate of Science (0365) |
139 |
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Music (0011) |
141 |
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Nursing (0353/4353) |
143 |
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Additional Admission Requirements |
143 |
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Additional Program Requirements |
144 |
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Additional Costs and Fees |
147 |
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Additional Graduation Requirements |
149 |
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Advanced Placement for Licensed Practical Nurses |
149 |
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Credit by Examination |
149 |
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Admission Criteria for Credit by Examination Option |
149 |
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Healthcare Professional to RN Bridge |
149 |
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Hybrid Nursing Program |
149 |
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Core Requirements (0353/4353) |
151 |
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Nursing Curriculum (0353) |
152 |
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Nursing Healthcare Professional Bridge (4353) |
153 |
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Nursing Associate of Science Program (0353) |
154 |
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Nursing Healthcare Professional Bridge Associate of Science Program (4353) |
155 |
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Nursing (0653) |
156 |
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Additional Admission Requirements |
156 |
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Advanced Placement |
157 |
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Acceleration |
158 |
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Part-time Study |
158 |
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Articulation |
158 |
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Additional Costs and Fees |
158 |
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Progression |
159 |
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Graduation |
159 |
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Core Requirements (0653) |
161 |
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Full Time Plan (0653) |
163 |
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Part Time Plan (0653) |
164 |
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Occupational Therapy Assistant |
165 |
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Additional Program Requirements |
166 |
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Associate of Science Program (0372) |
168 |
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Organizational Leadership (B.S.) |
171 |
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Phlebotomy (0599) |
172 |
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Pre-Physical Therapist Assistant (0263) |
173 |
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Physical Therapist Assistant |
175 |
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Associate of Science Program (0363) |
175 |
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Additional Program Requirements |
176 |
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Re-Admission of Returning Students |
177 |
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Political Science (0035) |
178 |
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Pre-Engineering (0044) |
180 |
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Psychology (0036) |
181 |
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Radiologic Science |
182 |
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Application Deadline |
182 |
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Program Admission |
182 |
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Selection Process |
182 |
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Application & Document Submission |
183 |
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Selection Notification |
183 |
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Clinical Obligations upon Acceptance |
183 |
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Pregnancy Policy |
184 |
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Accreditation |
184 |
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Graduation Requirements |
184 |
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Readmission of Returning Students |
184 |
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Career Associate of Science (0388) |
185 |
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Respiratory Care |
186 |
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Admission Requirements |
186 |
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Program Requirements |
187 |
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Additional Fees and Costs |
187 |
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Track I (0366) |
189 |
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Track II (0366) |
191 |
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Sociology (0037) |
193 |
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Teacher Education |
195 |
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Early Childhood (0088) |
195 |
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Middle Grades (0089) |
197 |
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Special Education (0090) |
197 |
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Theatre |
199 |
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Performance Emphasis (0075) |
199 |
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Design & Technology Emphasis (0078) |
200 |
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Course Descriptions |
201 |
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ACCT |
201 |
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ALHE |
201 |
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ANTH |
202 |
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ART |
202 |
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BIOL |
205 |
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BIOM |
207 |
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BUSA |
208 |
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CHEM |
210 |
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CISM |
211 |
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COMM |
211 |
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COPR |
213 |
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CRJU |
215 |
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CSCI |
216 |
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CTCP |
217 |
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DANC |
218 |
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DART |
221 |
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DHYG |
221 |
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DMSP |
223 |
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ECON |
226 |
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EDUC |
226 |
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EMTP |
227 |
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ENGL |
233 |
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ENGR |
236 |
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ENVS |
236 |
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ESLC |
236 |
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ESLG |
237 |
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ESLL |
237 |
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ESLR |
238 |
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ETHI |
238 |
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ETEC |
238 |
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FIAR |
238 |
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FOSC |
239 |
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FREN |
239 |
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GEOL |
239 |
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GEOG |
239 |
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HADM |
240 |
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HIST |
241 |
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HITE |
241 |
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HLTH |
245 |
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HUST |
247 |
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INED |
248 |
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ISCI |
248 |
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JAPN |
249 |
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JOUR |
249 |
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LEAD |
250 |
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LEAS |
250 |
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MATH |
251 |
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MESA |
255 |
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MKTG |
255 |
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MLTS |
255 |
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MUSC |
258 |
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MYTH |
262 |
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NURS |
263 |
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OATC |
268 |
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ORGL |
268 |
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OCEX |
269 |
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ORGL |
269 |
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OTAS |
270 |
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PARA |
273 |
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PHED |
276 |
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PHIL |
288 |
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PHLE |
288 |
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PHSC |
289 |
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PHYS |
289 |
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POLS |
290 |
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PSYC |
292 |
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PTAS |
293 |
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PUAD |
296 |
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RADS |
296 |
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RESP |
300 |
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SCIE |
304 |
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SLEP |
304 |
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SOCI |
306 |
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SPAN |
307 |
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THEA |
308 |
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Career Program Advisory Committees |
311 |
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University System of Georgia |
315 |
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Institutions of the Universtiy System of Georgia |
316 |
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Faculty and Administration |
317 |
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Board of Regents |
317 |
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Officers of Administration |
318 |
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Full-Time Faculty |
319 |
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Emeriti |
329 |
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Staff |
331 |
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Index |
337 |