true Catalog OU Campus Table of Contents Academic Information Cumberland Campus Programs Bedford County Campus Programs Bedford County Technical Center Programs Transfer Programs (first two years of a bachelor's degree) Academic Calendar Academic Information Academic Year Disclaimer Continuing Education and Workforce Development eLearning Program General Education Goals For Students Program Advisory Committees Programs Addictions Certificate Applied Technical Studies Art (AOC) Automotive Technology Automotive Technology Certificate Automotive Service Attendant Certificate Biology (AOC) Business Accounting (AOC) Business Accounting Certificate Business Administration (Transfer) Business Economics (AOC) Business Entrepreneurship Certificate Business Entrepreneurship Training (LOR) Business First-Line Supervision (LOR) Business Management Business Management Accounting (LOR) Business Marketing and Sales Certificate Business Marketing and Sales Training (LOR) Business Supervision Certificate Chemistry (AOC) Computer Technology - Applications User Specialist Certificate Computer Science (Secure Computing and Information Systems) (Transfer) Computer Technology Computer Technology - Cybersecurity (AOC) Computer Technology - Programming (AOC) Computer Technology - Technical Support (AOC) Computer Technology - Web Development (AOC) Computer Technology - Cybersecurity Certificate Computer Technology - Technical Support Certificate Computer Technology - Web Page Development (LOR) Criminal Justice Transfer Criminal Justice (Career Program) Criminal Justice Transfer - Criminal Investigations (AOC) Criminal Investigations Certificate Criminal Justice Certificate Criminal Justice/Corrections (LOR) Culinary Arts Baking Essentials Certificate Cooking Essentials Certificate Data Analytics Data Analytics Certificate Dental Hygiene English (AOC) Engineering - Automated Manufacturing Technology Exercise Science (AOC) Forest Technology Tree Care Technician Certificate General Studies (Transfer) General Studies Certificate Health/Physical Education (AOC) History (AOC) Hospitality Management - Hotel and Restaurant Management (AOC) Brewing Operations Certificate Hospitality Management - Event Management Certificate Hospitality Management - Restaurant Management Certificate Human Service Associate Integrative Wellness (LOR) Leadership Development (LOR) Legal Studies Legal Studies Certificate Massage Therapy Massage Therapy Certificate Medical Administrative Assistant Medical Coding and Billing Certificate Medical Assistant Medical Scribe Specialist Certificate Medical Laboratory Technology Medical Laboratory Technology - Biotechnology Certificate Multimedia Technology Multimedia - Graphic Design Certificate Multimedia - Photography (LOR) Nanotechnology (AOC) Nursing Nursing Assistant/Geriatric Aide Certificate Nursing - Practical Nursing Certificate Occupational Therapy Assistant Peace and Conflict Studies (LOR) Pharmacy Technician Certificate Phlebotomy/Laboratory Assistant Certificate Physical Therapist Assistant Physics (AOC) Psychology (AOC) Respiratory Therapist Social Media Marketing Certificate Social Work (AOC) Sociology (AOC) Spanish Certificate Teacher Education Teacher Education - Early Childhood (AOC) Teacher Education - Elementary (AOC) Teacher Education - Secondary (AOC) Teaching - Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT) Course Descriptions Courses By Department Allied Health (AHLT) Art (ART) Automotive Technology (AUTO) Biological Science (BIO) Business Administration (BUAD) Chemistry (CHEM) Computer Technology (COMP) Criminal Justice (CRIM) Culinary Arts (CULA) Data Analytics (DATA) Dental Hygiene (DENT) Economics (ECON) Education (EDUC) Engineering (ENGT) English (ENG) Forest Technology (FOR) Geography (GEOG) History (HIST) Hospitality Management (HRMG) Human Service Associate (HSRV) Humanities (HUM) Integrative Health (IHLT) Legal Studies (LEGL) Massage Therapy (MASG) Mathematics (MATH) Medical Administrative Assistant (MDAA) Medical Assistant (MDAS) Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) Multimedia Technology (MMTC) Music (MUS) Nanotechnology (NANO) Nursing (NURS) Nursing Assistant/Geriatric Aide (NAGA) Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Pharmacy Technician (PHAR) Philosophy (PHIL) Phlebotomy/Laboratory Assistant (PBLA) Physical Education (PHED) Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Physics (PHYS) Political Science (POSC) Practical Nursing (PNUR) Psychology (PSYC) Reading (READ) Respiratory Therapist (RESP) Sociology (SOC) Spanish (SPAN) Speech (SPCH) Student Development (SDEV) Students Admissions Code of Student Conduct Financial Aid Student Affairs and Services Tuition and Fees General Accreditation Administration, Faculty and Staff Board of Trustees Campus Locations Campus Map Equal Employment and Educational Opportunities Facilities Foundations History (The College) Mission and Vision Policies Student Population Index Table of Contents Allegany College of Maryland | Credit Catalog 2023-2024 Allegany College of Maryland | Credit Catalog 2023-2024 Table of Contents                      CONTENTS                                 Academic Information                               Programs                               Course Descriptions                               Students                               General                               Index                                   BEDFORD COUNTY CAMPUS18 North River LaneEverett, PA 15537-1410814-652-9528   BEDFORD COUNTY TECHNICAL CENTER195 Pennknoll RoadEverett, PA 15537-6946814-623-2760   CUMBERLAND CAMPUS12401 Willowbrook Road, SECumberland, MD 21502-2596301-784-5000301-784-5005 – Welcome Center www.allegany.edu   GARRETT COUNTY NURSING SITE317 Pythian AvenueOakland, MD 21550-5111301-334-0530                                         Published March 2023                       4 32 174 224 243 271         SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT AND CULINARY ARTSThe Culinaire Café/Gateway Center110-114 Baltimore StreetCumberland, MD 21502-2302301-784-5410   SOMERSET EDUCATION SITESomerset County Technology Center281 Technology DriveSomerset, PA 15501-4309814-445-9848   WESTERN MARYLAND WORKS37 Lane AvenueLaVale, MD 21502-7012301-784-5077 Academic Information Allegany College of Maryland | Credit Catalog 2023-2024 Allegany College of Maryland | Credit Catalog 2023-2024 Academic Information Cumberland Campus Programs CAREER PROGRAMS: For those who want to prepare for an occupation or immediate employment, Allegany College of Maryland offers two-year degree programs and one-semester and one-year certificate programs. These programs are in specific career-oriented and technical areas, which respond to current needs in the local job market. While these programs are designed to respond to the job market, there is no guarantee of job placement or employment.  1. Associate Degree Programs: Applied Technical StudiesAutomotive TechnologyBusiness ManagementComputer Technology • Cybersecurity AOC • Programming AOC • Technical Support AOC • Web Development AOC Criminal JusticeCulinary ArtsData AnalyticsDental HygieneEngineering - Automated Manufacturing TechnologyForest Technology Hospitality Management • Hotel and Restaurant Management AOC Human Service AssociateLegal StudiesMassage TherapyMedical Administrative AssistantMedical AssistantMedical Laboratory TechnologyMultimedia TechnologyNursingOccupational Therapy AssistantPhysical Therapist AssistantRespiratory Therapist  2. Certificate Programs: AddictionsApplications User SpecialistAutomotive Service AttendantAutomotive TechnologyBaking EssentialsBrewing OperationsBusiness AccountingBusiness EntrepreneurshipBusiness Marketing and SalesBusiness SupervisionCatering and Event ManagementCooking EssentialsCriminal InvestigationsCriminal JusticeCybersecurityData AnalyticsGeneral Studies Graphic DesignLegal StudiesMassage Therapy (suspended) Medical Coding and BillingMedical Laboratory Technology • Biotechnology Medical Scribe SpecialistNursing Assistant/Geriatric AidePharmacy TechnicianPhlebotomy/Laboratory AssistantPractical NursingRestaurant ManagementSocial Media MarketingSpanishTechnical SupportTree Care Technician  3. Letter of Recognition Programs: AccountingCriminal Justice/CorrectionsEntrepreneurship TrainingFirst-Line SupervisionIntegrative Wellness Leadership DevelopmentMarketing and Sales TrainingPeace and Conflict StudiesPhotographyWeb Page Development Bedford County Campus Programs Programs of Study Offered in the Following Areas: • Applied Technical Studies • Business • Computer Technology • Criminal Justice • Data Analytics • General Studies • Nursing • Psychology Bedford County Technical Center Programs Degree and Certificate Programs Offered in the Following Areas: • Articulated Programs • Automotive Technology • Selected Allied Health Programs • Nursing (program clinicals) NOTE: Pennsylvania campus students should note that certain academic programs are made possible through a combination of  course-delivery methods which include the use of distance-learning technology as well as the traditional classroom setting. To  complete these programs, students should anticipate taking online courses offered via Internet, distance-learning courses that  connect the instructor and two or more classrooms through teleconferencing, and/or courses by directed study. Certain programs  may require that a small number of courses be taken at the Cumberland Campus. Please speak with an academic advisor for  specific course scheduling. Transfer Programs (first two years of a bachelor's degree) Allegany College of Maryland has numerous transfer programs for students planning careers that require a bachelor’s degree. Almost any baccalaureate program contains liberal arts courses that can be taken at Allegany College of Maryland thus serving as the first two years of a four-year degree. Transfer programs have been designed for students who have selected a specific major but have not selected a transfer college or university. Several of our transfer programs are geared toward transfer to a specific institution. If your goal is to earn the bachelor's degree but you are uncertain of the four-year institution you wish to attend, the following transfer programs may be best for you. Transfer Programs: • Arts and Sciences (Arts) • Art AOC • English AOC • Arts and Sciences (Sciences) • Biology AOC • Business Accounting AOC • Business Economics AOC • Chemistry AOC • Exercise Science AOC • Health/Physical Education AOC • History AOC • Nanotechnology AOC • Physics AOC • Psychology AOC • Social Work AOC • Sociology AOC • Business Administration • Computer Science • Secure Computing and Information Systems • Criminal Justice  • Criminal Justice Transfer • Criminal Justice Transfer (Criminal Investigations) AOC • General Studies • Teacher Education • Early Childhood AOC • Elementary AOC • Secondary AOC • Teaching - Elementary (AAT) NOTE: Not all degrees/AOC’s in all areas of study are offered at both campuses. Students should consult their advisors for specific information. AOC = Area of Concentration Academic Calendar   Fall Semester 2023 TERM START DATE END DATE Full-Term  (15 weeks) August 21, 2023 Monday December 8, 2023 Friday Delayed Start Term (12 weeks) September 12, 2023 Tuesday December 8, 2023 Friday     DATE ACTIVITY TERM August 18, 2023August 20,2023 Friday - In OfficeSunday - Web (In Office) Last Day for FULL Refund (Less Non-Refundable Fees) FULL-TERM August 21, 2023 Monday Classes Begin FULL-TERM August 25, 2023 Friday Last Day to Enroll in Classes (Instructor Approval) FULL-TERM September 11, 2023 Monday Last Day for FULL Refund (Less Non-Refundable Fees) DELAYED START September 11, 2023 Monday Last Day for 80% Refund (Less Non-Refundable Fees) FULL-TERM September 12, 2023 Tuesday Classes Begin DELAYED START September 15, 2023 Friday Last Day to Enroll in Classes (Instructor Approval) DELAYED START September 27, 2023 Wednesday Last Day for 80% Refund (Less Non-Refundable Fees) DELAYED START October 2, 2023 Monday Change “I” Grades SPRING and SUMMER 2023 October 10, 2023 Tuesday Mid-Term Grades Due (10:00 a.m.) FULL-TERM October 11, 2023 Wednesday Follow Monday Class Schedule FULL-TERM and DELAYED START October 24, 2023 Tuesday Mid-Term Grades Due (10:00 a.m.) DELAYED START November 1, 2023 Wednesday Last Day to Drop FULL-TERM November 6, 2023 Monday Registration Opens SPRING 2024 November 8, 2023 Wednesday Last Day to Drop DELAYED START December 8, 2023 Friday Classes End FULL-TERM and DELAYED START December 12, 2023 Tuesday Final Grades Due (10:00 a.m.) FULL-TERM and DELAYED START December 15, 2023 Friday  Commencement (Cumberland)       HOLIDAYS - COLLEGE CLOSED DATE HOLIDAY September 4, 2023 Monday Labor Day - College Closed October 9, 2023 - October 10, 2023 Monday - Tuesday Fall Break - No Classes/Offices Open November 23, 2023 - November 24, 2023 Thursday - Friday Thanksgiving Break - College Closed December 16, 2023 - January 1, 2024 Saturday - Monday Winter Break - College Closed     Spring Semester 2024 TERM START DATE END DATE Full-Term  (15 weeks) January 16, 2024 Tuesday May 8, 2024 Wednesday Delayed Start Term (12 weeks) February 6, 2024 Tuesday May 8, 2024 Wednesday   ** COLLEGE RE-OPENS: TUESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2024** DATE ACTIVITY TERM January 15, 2024 Monday - In Office & Web Last Day for FULL Refund (Less Non-Refundable Fees) FULL-TERM January 16, 2024 Tuesday Classes Begin FULL-TERM January 23, 2024 Tuesday Last Day to Enroll in Classes (Instructor Approval) FULL-TERM February 5, 2024 Monday Last Day for FULL Refund (Less Non-Refundable Fees) DELAYED START February 5, 2024 Monday Last Day for 80% Refund (Less Non-Refundable Fees) FULL-TERM February 6, 2024 Tuesday Classes Begin DELAYED START February 13, 2024 Tuesday Last Day to Enroll in Classes (Instructor Approval) DELAYED START February 21, 2024 Wednesday Last Day for 80% Refund (Less Non-Refundable Fees) DELAYED START February 26, 2024 Monday Change “I” Grades FALL 2023 March 12, 2024 Tuesday Mid-Term Grades Due (10:00 a.m.) FULL-TERM March 25, 2024 Monday Last Day to Drop FULL-TERM March 26, 2024 Tuesday Mid-Term Grades Due (10:00 a.m.) DELAYED START March 26, 2024 Tuesday Follow Thursday Class Schedule   March 27, 2024 Wednesday Follow Friday Class Schedule   April 4, 2024 Thursday Last Day to Drop DELAYED START April 15, 2024 Monday Registration Opens SUMMER and FALL 2024 May 8, 2024 Wednesday Classes End FULL-TERM and DELAYED START May 14, 2024 Tuesday Final Grades Due (10:00 a.m.) FULL-TERM and DELAYED START May 18, 2024 Saturday Commencement (Cumberland)   May 20, 2024 Monday Commencement (Bedford County Campus)       HOLIDAYS-COLLEGE CLOSED DATE HOLIDAY January 15, 2024 Monday Martin Luther King, Jr. Day -No Classes/Offices Open March 11, 2024 - March 15, 2024 Monday - Friday Spring Break - No Classes/Offices Open March 28, 2024 - March 29, 2024 Thursday - Friday Spring Holiday - College Closed     Summer Session 2024 TERM START DATE END DATE Full-Term  (10 weeks) May 20, 2024 Monday July 30, 2024 Tuesday A - Term (5 weeks) May 20, 2024 Monday June 24, 2024 Monday B - Term (5 weeks) June 25, 2024 Tuesday July 30, 2024 Tuesday     DATE ACTIVITY TERM May 17, 2024May 19,2024 Friday - In OfficeSunday - Web Last Day for FULL Refund (Less Non-Refundable Fees) FULL-TERM and A-TERM May 20, 2024 Monday Classes Begin FULL-TERM and A-TERM May 21, 2024 Tuesday Last Day to Enroll in Classes (Instructor Approval) A-TERM May 24, 2024 Friday Last Day to Enroll in Classes (Instructor Approval) FULL-TERM May 24, 2024 Fri day Last Day for 80% Refund (Less Non-Refundable Fees) A-TERM June 3, 2024 Monday  Last Day for 80% Refund (Less Non-Refundable Fees) FULL-TERM June 7, 2024 Friday Last Day to Drop A-TERM June 24, 2024 Monday Classes End A-TERM June 24, 2024 Monday Last Day for FULL Refund (Less Non-Refundable Fees) B-TERM June 25, 2024 Tuesday Classes Begin B-TERM June 26, 2024 Wednesday Last Day to Enroll In Classes (Instructor Approval) B-TERM July 1, 2024 Monday Last Day for 80% Refund (Less Non-Refundable Fees) B-TERM July 2, 2024 Tuesday Final Grades Due (10:00 a.m.) A-TERM July 2, 2024 Tuesday  Last Day to Drop FULL-TERM July 16, 2024 Tuesday Last Day to Drop B-TERM  July 30, 2024 Tuesday Classes End Follow Thursday Class Schedule FULL-TERM and B-TERM August 6, 2024 Tuesday Final Grades Due (10:00 a.m.) FULL-TERM and B-TERM August 10, 2024 Saturday Summer Graduation       HOLIDAYS-COLLEGE CLOSED DATE HOLIDAY May 27, 2024 Monday Memorial Day - College Closed July 4, 2024 Thursday  Independence Day - College Closed       The annual academic calendar dates may be subject to change.  Please refer to the calendar on the Allegany College of Maryland website at www.allegany.edu/academic-calendar .   Academic Information Advanced Placement Program The Advanced Placement Program is sponsored nationwide by the College Board. Advanced Placement courses are available to high school students who achieve exceptional classroom grades and have the endorsement of a previous teacher. Students may enroll in these courses to expand their knowledge and experience in various subjects and also to prepare for Advanced Placement exams given nationwide every May. Colleges and Universities that choose to participate in the Advanced Placement Program grant college credit to high school students who score well on the Advanced Placement exams. An examinee may score between 1 and 5 inclusive on an AP examination. Most participating colleges award credit for an AP score of 5, 4, or 3. Allegany County currently offers AP coursework in a variety of subject areas where appropriate scores have been reached. Advising (Academic and Career) Allegany College of Maryland is committed to accurately assessing student’s abilities and goals by providing a wide range of academic advising, career planning, educational coaching, and mentoring services. Advising provides a student with a pathway to completion and the appropriate resources to ensure success.  A shared role among faculty and staff, academic advisors will review course selection, answer questions regarding course curriculum, and assist students in making academic decisions. Students should plan to meet periodically with their academic advisors throughout the course of each semester. When unsure of their assigned advisor, students should contact the Advising Center or Admissions Office for assistance. Transfer Advising- Students, who plan to transfer to other institutions, should consult their advisor and Advising Center or Bedford County Campus Student Services personnel during their first semester at Allegany College of Maryland. Information regarding the specific steps involved when transferring to other colleges is available to students interested in transfer. Once students have chosen prospective colleges, they should visit the Advising Center. An academic program may be developed to ensure credits will transfer and that the courses are appropriate for the transfer institute. Credit transferability to other colleges or universities is determined by consulting the admissions office of that college or existing articulation agreements. Throughout the academic year and during Transfer Days activities, representatives from four-year colleges are available on campus to discuss college transfer. Career Advising assists students in the process of developing, evaluating, and implementing their career plans. The staff of the Advising Center promotes career development as a lifelong learning process with an emphasis on: • Self-awareness (assessment of interests, values, personality) • Major occupational, and career exploration • Job seeking skills • Career goal Students at the Bedford County Campus may contact the staff of the Student Services office for career development exploration and assessment options. Articulations and Partnerships The College is proud of its collaboration with colleges, universities, and high schools which result in articulation agreements and partnerships that create additional opportunities for students.  The use of the word "articulation" represents that the College has formalized an agreement with another college, university, or high school supporting the transfer or credit between institutions.  In addition to articulations, the College has established a number of partnerships with colleges, universities, and high schools which represent a spirit of collaboration.  Students are encouraged to contact the College regarding transferability of courses. Please refer to the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) Principles of Student Transfer Information for transfer policies to Maryland public institutions. Additionally, by visiting https:// www.collegetransfer.net you can find out how ACM courses transfer. More information on articulations and partnerships can be found by visiting the Allegany College of Maryland website, www.allegany.edu/articulations-partnerships . Attendance When the number of a student’s absences is such that the instructor believes that the student cannot successfully complete the course in the time remaining, the instructor may drop the student from the class roll. If the student is dropped after the tenth week of the course, a grade of “F” will be recorded. If the student has registered in an audit status, a grade of “W” will be recorded. Different drop dates will apply to courses outside of the standard 15 week term. College Level Examination Program College credit for learning acquired outside the traditional classroom setting may be obtained by taking the CLEP (College Level Examination Program) exams. Before taking these exams for credit, students planning to transfer to other schools should contact those schools to determine whether or not the exams will provide acceptable credit. For information go online to www.collegeboard.com/clep. In addition to the fees paid to College Board, individuals who are not currently registered as ACM credit students will be assessed a test proctoring fee. The minimum score for tests listed below is 50, unless otherwise noted.  General Examinations and Subject Tests ACM Equivalent Composition and Literature American Literature English 213 (3 cr.) Analyzing & Interpretation of Literature English 103 (3 cr.) College Composition No credit College Composition (includes essay) English 101 (3 cr.) English Literature  English 223 (3 cr.) Humanities Un-translated Humanities (6 cr.)   Foreign Language French Language (level I) Un-translated Human. (6 cr.) *59 or above (level II) Un-translated Human. (12 cr.) German Language (level I) Un-translated Human. (6 cr.) *63 or above (level II) Un-translated Human. (12 cr.) Spanish Language (level I) Language 103 & 104 (6 cr.) *66 or above (level II) Language 203 & 204 (12 cr.)   History and Social and Behavioral Science American Government Political Sci. 101 (3 cr.) Human Growth & Development Psychology 203 (3 cr.) Introduction to Educational Psychology Psychology 204 (3 cr.) Introductory Psychology Psychology 101 (3 cr.) Introductory Sociology Sociology 101 (3 cr.) Principles of Macroeconomics Economics 201 (3 cr.) Principles of Microeconomics Economics 202 (3 cr.) Social Science & History Un-translated Social Science (6 cr.) U.S. History I: Early Colonization to 1877 History 103 (3 cr.) U.S. History II: 1855 to Present History 104 (3 cr.) Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648       History 101 (3 cr.) Western Civilization II: 1648 to present History 102 (3 cr.)   Science and Mathematics Biology, General Biological Science 101 & 102 (8 cr.) Calculus with Elem. Functions Mathematics 201 (4 cr.) Chemistry, General Chemistry 101 & 102 (8 cr.) College Algebra Mathematics 102 (3 cr.) College Mathematics Mathematics 105 (3 cr.) Natural Science Un-translated Science Elec (8 cr.) Pre-Calculus Mathematics 119 (4 cr.)   Business Financial Accounting Business Admin. 215 (3 cr.) Introductory Business Law Business Admin. 210 (3 cr.) Principles of Management Business Admin. 213 (3 cr.) Principles of Marketing Business Admin. 216 (3 cr.)   SPECIAL NOTE: The list of course equivalences and minimum scores is based on the Allegany College of Maryland catalog. Students may not repeat an examination of the same title within six months of the initial testing date. Credit By ExaminationStudents interested in credit-by-examination should consult their advisor and the Admissions Office. Applications for departmental exams are available in the Admissions Office. Departmental examinations are administered by the department concerned. Credit is awarded after the matriculated student passes the examination. The faculty member who administers the departmental examination is responsible for reporting the results of the exam to the Registration Office. Only credits are awarded and thus there is no effect on grade point average.   Credit Hour Value   An institution shall award one semester hour of credit for: 1. A minimum of fifteen (15) hours of instruction of fifty (50) minutes each of actual class time; 2. A minimum of thirty (30) hours of fifty (50) minutes each of supervised laboratory or studio time; 3. A minimum of forty-five (45) hours of fifty (50) minutes each of instructional situations such as practica, internships, or clinicals. Credits Transferred From Another CollegeAllegany College of Maryland students attending another college and wishing to transfer credits to Allegany College of Maryland must receive prior written approval from the Registration Office.  Dean's List and Honor's List To be eligible for the Dean’s List, a student must have a semester grade point average of 3.80 or higher for course work totaling 5 or more semester hours. The Dean’s List includes both full- time and part-time students. To be eligible for the Honor's List, a student must have a semester grade point average of 3.30 but less than 3.80 for course work totaling 5 or more semester hours. The Honor's List includes both full-time and part-time students.  Degree/Certificate Requirements Each course of study, or curriculum, leading to the Associate degree shall include not less than 60 or more than 70 hours of academic credit. To qualify as a candidate for the Associate degree, a student must: 1. Have earned the total number of credit hours required by the curriculum or program from which the student intends to graduate. A student is responsible for selecting courses required for graduation in consultation with his/her advisor; 2. Include all courses required in the curriculum or program or such alternate courses as are either approved by the student’s advisor and Division Chairman or approved by the Academic Standards Committee; and 3. Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00 (average grade of “C”) and be in good academic standing. A student who has transferred to a 4-year college, has completed 60 credit hours of required course work at Allegany College of Maryland, and wants to be admitted to candidacy for the Associate degree from Allegany College of Maryland, can transfer back to Allegany College of Maryland the remaining required coursework. A student should contact the Executive Director of Enrollment and Advising Services to ascertain the transferability of coursework. The Executive Director may specify the particular courses, the college(s) from which the credits will be accepted, and the length of time for completing the work. The Executive Director of Enrollment and Advising Services will consider each request individually. Students expecting to receive an Associate degree or Certificate must complete an application for graduation. These applications are available during the period shown on the College calendar and accessible at www.allegany.edu, (Students tab under Graduation Information). Candidates for graduation are encouraged to participate in the commencement ceremony at the end of the Fall/Spring semesters. However, if unable to attend, arrangements can be made through the Office of the Senior Vice President of Instructional and Student Affairs to grant the degree/certificate in absentia.  Final Evaluations Students must participate in an end-of-semester final evaluation if it is a requirement of the course. General Education Requirements The Allegany College of Maryland general education program is in compliance with the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) Chapter 13 B, as created, compiled, and published by the Maryland Division of State Documents and as directed by the Maryland Higher Education Commission. This general education program is designed to do the following: 1. To introduce undergraduate students to fundamental knowledge, skills, and values that are essential to the study of academic disciplines. 2. To encourage the pursuit of life-long learning. 3. To foster the development of educated members of the community and the world. Areas of the General Education Program at ACM are: 1. Arts and Humanities includes courses that examine aesthetics and the development of the aesthetic form and explore the relationship between theory and practice and courses that examine the values and cultural heritage that establish the framework for inquiry into the meaning of life. 2. Biological and Physical Science includes courses that examine living systems and the physical universe. They introduce students to the variety of methods used to collect, interpret, and apply scientific data, and to an understanding of the relationship between scientific theory and application. 3. English Composition includes courses that provide students with communication knowledge and skills appropriate to various writing situations, including intellectual inquiry and academic research. 4. Mathematics includes courses that provide students with numerical, analytical, statistical, and problem-solving skills. 5. Social and Behavioral Sciences includes courses that examine the psychology of individuals and the ways in which individuals, groups, or segments of society behave, function, and influence one another. 6. Interdisciplinary and Emerging Issues may include courses that provide an interdisciplinary examination of issues across Areas 1 through 5, or courses that address other categories of knowledge, skills, and values that lie outside of the five areas. This area is not required.  Grade Point Average Quality points can be earned only in courses taken at Allegany College of Maryland. While credits earned at other institutions may be acceptable in transfer, quality points will not transfer. The Allegany College of Maryland grade point average will not be affected by credits transferred.  Grade Point Average For Pass-Fail Courses A grade of “P” awards the student the appropriate number of completed credit hours and cumulative completed credit hours, but does not award quality points. The semester and cumulative grade point average (GPA) is computed on the basis of the grades earned that semester in other credit courses. A grade of “F” awards the student the appropriate number of attempted credit hours and cumulative attempted credit hours, but does not award quality points. The semester and cumulative grade point average (GPA) is computed on the basis of all grades earned that semester.  Grades Mid-semester and Final grades are available to students online through Self-Service. For students not meeting all financial obligations to the College, final grades and transcripts are withheld. Grades officially recorded are: Grade Interpretation Points A Academic achievement of outstanding quality 4 B Academic achievement of high quality 3 C Academic achievement of average quality 2 D Academic achievement below average quality 1 F Failure (credit and non-credit courses) None P Passed (non-credit courses and designated credit courses only) None I Incomplete None R Registered to Audit None W Withdrawn None X Deferred None   The minimum cumulative grade point average for graduation is a 2.00. The “C” grade or better is the minimum acceptable level of achievement for course work within certain specialized programs. Refer to the description of your curriculum information on minimum grade requirements. The grade of “I” (Incomplete) will only be used as a temporary grade. The decision to use the “I” grade is at the discretion of the instructor, and shall be used in such instances where the student requests and the instructor grants permission to complete required coursework, including the final evaluation after the close of a semester or summer session. The grade “I” will not be awarded as a midterm grade. Said form is available online and through the Registration Office. The grade of “R” (Registered to Audit) will be recorded if the student so requests (a) at the time of registration; (b) before the end of the 10th week; or, (c) any time prior to the end of the semester if approved by the Academic Standards Committee, providing that the procedures for making an official change in schedule have been fulfilled. To have a grade of “R” recorded, the student is expected to meet the requirements for Audit as outlined by the instructor in the course syllabus. The grade “X” (Deferred) will be awarded at the instructor’s discretion to those students who, in their opinion have made some progress through reasonably diligent efforts, but have not attained proficiency for a passing grade. Note: The “X” grade is a permanent grade. The grade of “X” will not be awarded at mid-term. Specialized grading systems are employed in certain curricula, particularly those in the career areas. Please consult the appropriate curriculum director for information on specialized grading systems.  Graduation HonorsStudents receiving an associate degree or a certificate under one of the several certificate programs will be graduated Summa Cum Laude if their cumulative grade point average is at least 3.80. Those whose cumulative grade point average is between 3.51 and 3.79, inclusive, will be graduated Magna Cum Laude. Those students whose cumulative grade point average is between 3.30 and 3.50, inclusive, will be graduated Cum Laude.  Graduation Requirements An Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree program shall include not less than 20 semester hours of required General Education arts and sciences courses, with at least one three-credit course from each of the following five areas: arts and humanities, English composition, social and behavioral sciences, mathematics, and biological and physical sciences. Students may take courses from a sixth category, Interdisciplinary and Emerging Issues, but this category is not required. The Associate of Arts (AA), Associate of Science (AS), and the Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT) degrees require 30 semester hours from the same five categories. Students are urged to consult with their academic advisor on the selection of electives, which should be carefully chosen in light of the student’s desire to transfer to a four-year college or university or in consideration of his/her career goals. It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of and to meet all graduation (or curriculum) requirements.    Academic Development Courses   In keeping with our policy to provide quality educational opportunities, the College requires placement evaluation for degree-seeking students in essential skill areas, including reading, English, and mathematics. For those who need development in these subjects, the College offers courses designed to prepare students to function comfortably at the college level. Academic Development courses offer special instruction designed to develop skills, that are needed for successful academic achievement. Placement in developmental English, mathematics, and reading courses is based on several factors. These factors may include, but are not limited to, high school GPA, grades in specific high school courses, SAT, ACT, and ACM placement scores. Students who require academic development coursework must speak to an advisor to ensure appropriate course selection. Academic Development courses are offered for a specific number of credit hours (ranging from 1 to 6 credits). However, these credits do not meet graduation requirements, and the grades will not be used in GPA calculations. Students whose program requires completion of Biological Science 201 or Biological Science 207 have the option to complete the Anatomy and Physiology Placement Assessment.  Arts and Humanities Electives (General Education Courses) Subject Code Course Number Title Credit Hours (ART) 101 Art Appreciation 3 (ART) 103 * Introduction to Art Techniques 3 (ART) 110 * Visual Imagery 3 (ART) 111 * Design I 3 (ART) 112 * Design II (sculpture) 3 (ART) 114 * Printmaking 3 (ART) 121 * Drawing I 3 (ART) 221 * Drawing II 3 (ART) 223 * Painting I 3 (ART) 224 * Painting II 3 (ART) 231 * Ceramics I 3 (ENG) 103 Introduction to Literature 3 (ENG) 170 College Vocabulary Development 3 (ENG) 203 Survey of European and Neo-European Literature 3 (ENG) 213 Survey of American Literature 3 (ENG) 223 Survey of British Literature 3 (ENG) 233 African American Literature 3 (HUM) 100 Mini-Civilizations 3 (HUM) 110 Interdisciplinary Leadership I 3 (HUM) 210 Interdisciplinary Leadership II 3 (MUS) 112 Music Appreciation 3 (MUS) 252 * Music and Creative Interaction for the Elementary Teacher 3 (PHIL) 199 Thanatos - A Humanities Approach to Death and Dying 3 (PHIL) 201 Introduction to Philosophy 3 (PHIL) 202 Ethics 3 (PHIL) 204 Comparative Religions 3 (SPAN) 103 Introductory Spanish I 3 (SPAN) 104 Introductory Spanish II 3 (SPAN) 203 Intermediate Spanish I 3 (SPAN) 204 Intermediate Spanish II 3 (SPCH) 101 Speech Communication 3 Courses marked with an asterisk (*) are studio art courses or skill related music courses. Students who need two or more humanities electives for an associate degree may use only one such course as a humanities elective. The second humanities elective must not be a studio art course or skill related music course. English Composition Electives (General Education Courses) Subject Code Course Number Title Credit Hours (ENG) 101 English Composition I 3 (ENG) 102 English Composition II 3 (ENG) 112 Business and Technical Communication 3 (ENG) 251 Creative Writing 3 Interdisciplinary and Emerging Issues (General Education Courses) Subject Code Course Number Title Credit Hours (BIO) 297 Field Studies in Biology and Geology 4 (BUAD) 108 Personal Finance 3 (BUAD) 110 Business Professionalism and Ethics 2 (BUAD) 206 Entrepreneurship 3 (COMP) 101 Computer Literacy 3 (COMP) 107 Introduction to Cybersecurity 3 (COMP) 109 Emerging Technologies 3 (COMP) 221 Office Applications I 3 (HUM) 101 Humanities 1 (HUM) 110 Interdisciplinary Leadership I 3 (HUM) 210 Interdisciplinary Leadership II 3 (IHLT) 101 Mind/Body Skills for Health and Healing 1 (IHLT) 114 Integrative Approaches to Health and Healing 2 (PHED) 154 Integrated Health and Physical Education 3 (PHYS) 297 Field Studies in Biology and Geology 4 (PSYC) 110 Introduction to Peace and Conflict Studies 3 (SOC) 104 Interdisciplinary Studies in Human Society 3 Mathematics and Biological/Physical Science Electives (General Education Courses) Mathematics - All courses listed under the heading of Mathematics (MATH) in the course description section of the catalog, except developmental mathematics courses and mathematics 216, are acceptable mathematics electives. Sciences - All courses listed under the heading of Physics (PHYS), Chemistry (CHEM), and Biological Science (BIO), in the course description section of the catalog, are acceptable science electives. Students whose scores on the placement tests in reading and/or mathematics are below college level must complete all required developmental courses prior to enrolling in physics, chemistry, or biology. Since not all courses in these departments are transferable to all colleges and universities, students should check with their advisors about the appropriateness of their selections.  Physical Activity Electives Subject Code Course Number Title Credit Hours (PHED) 104 Swimming (Beginning and Intermediate) 1 (PHED) 109 Basketball and Volleyball (Co-Ed) 1 (PHED) 113 Beginning Weight Training and Conditioning (Co-Ed) 1 (PHED) 122 Fitness Center 1 (PHED) 123 Individualized Conditioning for Adults 1 (PHED) 126 Yoga for Wellness I 1 (PHED) 127 Yoga for Wellness II 1 (PHED) 130 Intermediate Weight Training (Co-Ed) 1 (PHED) 145 Personal Wellness 2 (PHED) 154 Integrated Health and Physical Education 3 (PHED) 155 Mind-Body Movement Stress Reduction Techniques 1 (PHED) 298 Special Topics in Physical Education 1 Social and Behavioral Science Electives (General Education Courses) Subject Code Course Number Title Credit Hours (ECON) 103 Contemporary Economic Problems 3 (ECON) 201 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 (ECON) 202 Principles of Microeconomics 3 (GEOG) 102 Cultural Geography 3 (HIST) 101 History of Western Civilization I 3 (HIST) 102 History of Western Civilization II 3 (HIST) 103 United States History I 3 (HIST) 104 United States History II 3 (HIST) 105 Contemporary World History 3 (HIST) 178 Local History 3 (HIST) 298 Special Topics in History 3 (POSC) 101 American National Government 3 (POSC) 102 State and Local Governments 3 (POSC) 205 Introduction to American Constitutional Law 3 (POSC) 298 Special Topics in Political Science 3 (PSYC) 101 General Psychology 3 (PSYC) 110 Introduction to Peace and Conflict Studies 3 (PSYC) 199 Thanatos - A Humanities Approach to Death and Dying 3 (PSYC) 202 Psychology of Human Adjustment 3 (PSYC) 203 Human Growth and Development 3 (PSYC) 204 Psychology of Learning and Teaching 3 (PSYC) 205 Introduction to Abnormal Psychology 3 (PSYC) 207 Child Psychology 3 (PSYC) 208 Adolescent Psychology 3 (PSYC) 230 Introduction to Health Psychology 3 (PSYC) 286 Drugs and Human Behavior 3 (PSYC) 287 Addictions Treatment Delivery 3 (PSYC) 288 Treatment Issues and Theory in Addictions 3 (SOC) 101 Introduction to Sociology 3 (SOC) 102 Introduction to Anthropology 3 (SOC) 104 Interdisciplinary Studies in Human Society 3 (SOC) 203 Social Problems 3 (SOC) 205 Marriage and the Family 3 (SOC) 207 The Sociology of Gender Roles 3 (SOC) 211 Introduction to Gerontology 3 (SOC) 215 Crime and Delinquency 3 (SOC) 250 Introduction to Social Work 3 (SOC) 298 Special Topics in Sociology 3 Honors Program Graduates of accredited high schools, current ACM students, and transfer students who have achieved a grade point average of 3.50 or above have an exciting and challenging opportunity available to them at Allegany College of Maryland. The Allegany College of Maryland Honors Program participants complete honors-by-contract courses.  Since the Honors Program is not a separate curriculum, the student may major in any Allegany College of Maryland one-year or two-year program and still participate in the Honors Program. Students who are members of the Honors Program and are enrolled in Honors by-contract course(s) will be eligible for a reimbursement of one-half of the in-county tuition for that course(s) paid by the Allegany College of Maryland Foundation (see Note). Students in the Honors Program are required to complete a minimum of 12 hours of honors courses with a grade of “B” or better, must maintain a 3.5 GPA, and must provide two hours of service to the college or the community per semester. As a participating member of the National Collegiate Honors Council, the Northeast Collegiate Honors Council, and the Maryland Collegiate Honors Council, we support academic excellence at Allegany College of Maryland. To apply for the Honors Program we require: • a 3.50 grade point average (GPA) out of a 4.00 GPA. • the successful completion of an Honors application and interview with the Honors Director, member(s) of the Honors Committee, or persons designated by the Honors Director. Please contact Melody Gaschler, Honors Director for additional information and application process. Note: If total scholarship awards exceed the overall semester cost to attend the college, the Honors Program tuition payment will be reduced and will thus be less than 50% of the in-county semester tuition. Hours of Instruction and Administration During the academic year, college classes are conducted between the hours of  8:00 a.m. to 8:45  p.m., Monday through Thursday, and  8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Friday. The College maintains a day and evening schedule of classes and publishes a detailed schedule of classes for the Fall Semester, Spring Semester, and the Summer Session. The administrative offices are open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday during the regular academic year and from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. during the summer. As needed, evening hours are scheduled.  Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) Principles of Student Transfer In Maryland, a student may be able to progress from one segment of the public higher education system to another without loss of time or duplication of courses. To help accomplish this, Maryland’s public colleges and universities follow certain statewide policies. Several of the key policies are: • Maryland community college students who have completed the associate degree or students who have completed 56 semester hours of credit with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher on a scale of 4.0 shall not be denied direct transfer to a Maryland public four-year institution, unless the number of students seeking admission exceeds the number that can be accommodated. • Courses taken at a Maryland community college as part of a recommended transfer program will ordinarily be applicable to related programs at a Maryland public institution granting the baccalaureate degree. • The General Education Program a student takes at one public college or university will transfer without further review to another public institution without the need for a course-to-course match. That is, courses that are designated as general education by a sending institution will transfer as general education even if the receiving institution does not offer that specific course or has not designated that course as general education. • Courses designated as meeting the general education requirements at any Maryland public college shall be applicable to the general education requirements at any other Maryland public college or university. • Credit earned in or transferred from an associate degree-granting institution shall be limited to approximately one-half the baccalaureate degree program requirement, not to exceed 70 credits, and to the first two years of the undergraduate educational experience.   Steps to a Successful Transfer 1. Seek advice on transfer from your academic advisor or campus transfer coordinator during your first semester or as soon as possible after earning 15 credits. (See “What A Transfer Coordinator Can Do For You!”) 2. Choose as early as possible the institution to which you wish to transfer and your intended major program. 3. Make use of ARTSYS, a computerized method of determining the transferability of your courses to your intended transfer institution. Check out the transferability of your courses before registration, not after. (See “ARTSYS, An Electronic Tool for Transfer Students”) 4. Map out your course work in accord with the recommended transfer program you and your advisor find in ARTSYS or in other resources. 5. Become familiar with Maryland’s regulations on General Education and Transfer. These are printed in all college catalogs and/or student handbooks. 6. Determine transfer application and admissions procedures and deadlines of your intended transfer institution. Each institution sets its own deadlines for application, admissions, housing, financial aid and scholarships. So, the sooner you apply, the greater your options will be. 7. Be aware that courses and program requirements may change as colleges attempt to keep their programs current. Therefore, be sure to consult frequently with your advisor and transfer coordinator due to potential changes in courses and program requirements.   Additional information can be found at https://mhec.maryland.gov/preparing/Pages/stuguide.aspx Probationary Status Any full-time student or part-time student with an accumulated total of 12 or more attempted semester hours must attain a semester quality point average of at least 1.75 or a cumulative quality point average of 2.00 to avoid being placed on academic probation. A student on academic probation may not enroll for more the 15 semester hours.  Registration All students are expected to register for classes within the registration period listed in the Academic Calendar . Students should work with an advisor during the registration period to plan and select their classes. Courses added after the registration period require the written permission of the instructor, an advisor, and the approval of the Academic Standards Committee.  The College reserves the right to cancel a course in which there is insufficient enrollment.  Release of Information Regarding Students The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Policy (The following policy is applicable to all Allegany College of Maryland faculty and staff) The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a Federal law that protects the privacy of student educational records. The law applies to all schools that receive funds from the U.S. Department of Education. As implied by the title, FERPA requires schools to protect the privacy and access rights of students regarding their educational records. There are limitations on what information a school may disclose and mandates on when students may inspect, review, and seek to amend their own records. Since many FERPA terms are broad in nature and can be subject to interpretation, the President’s Staff, with input from faculty and staff, has defined these terms as they will pertain to Allegany College of Maryland, and has identified and addressed how all college faculty and staff should respond in certain situations. Institutional Definitions DIRECTORY INFORMATION – Directory information is information that can be disclosed about a student and includes the following: student name, address, field of study, degree/awards, and full-or part-time status. Address will only be disclosed when circumstances warrant it. This policy adds address to “directory information”. (NOTE: The fact that this information can be disclosed does not require the College to do so.) EDUCATIONAL RECORD – Education records are all records that are directly related to a student and are maintained by an educational agency, an institution, or a party acting for the agency or institution. EMERGENCY – Emergency is any incident that poses a health risk or threat of imminent danger, physical violence, or intimidation. ENROLLED STUDENT – A student is considered to be “enrolled” once the student has processed the registration forms and the schedule is either provided to the student or made available to him/her online. While applicant information is not protected by FERPA, the College will not release it without proper authority. Designated Institutional Contacts FERPA questions should be directed to the Executive Director of Enrollment and Advising Services-Registrar. If he/she is unavailable, the Admissions/Registration Office will provide the contact. In Pennsylvania, the Director of the Bedford County Campus and Student Services is the contact. If necessary, the Dean of Student & Legal Affairs may be consulted for responses to legal questions. The Student Services Appeals Committee will hear student complaints and petitions to amend educational records. Disclosure of Student Information Educational records are “owned” by the student when he/she turns 18 or enrolls in college. However, grades may be disclosed to parents of dependent students only after written verification of dependency status has been obtained from the parents; i.e., copy of the 1040 federal tax return or signed release form obtained from the Admissions and Registration Office. When an inquiry about a student is made by a faculty/staff member, the person who has the information should disclose that information only after assessing the request and determining its legitimacy as a “need to know.” The “holder” of the information will make that determination. Student information should not be disclosed over the phone to the students’ family members or others, since one cannot be sure with whom he/she is actually speaking. Maintenance of Student Records Grades, rosters, and disciplinary records are kept indefinitely. All other centralized institutional records should be kept for five (5) years. Individual departments should establish their own policies for the length of time students records are to be kept. Alumni Educational records of alumni are subject to FERPA regulations. Anything that occurs after graduation is considered directory information and, thus, not covered under FERPA. Emergency Situations and/or Disclosure of Information to Law Enforcement Information regarding health/safety emergencies may be disclosed without consent, with emergency being defined as stated above. In the event of an on-campus emergency,* the College may call the emergency contact, as this information is provided at registration time.*Or emergency that occurs off-campus during/associated with a college-sponsored activity. If a crime or threatening situation occurs on campus, (eg., fight or breaking and entering) and a College employee calls the authorities or agrees with a non-employee’s decision to call the authorities, then the College will provide requested information to the police. Requests for information will be honored within 24-hours of the call. If the investigation is on-going, requiring longer than a 24-hour period, then the concern is not as urgent, and the College will not release student information without a properly issued subpoena or court order. If a law officer comes to the campus to locate a student, the officer must present a subpoena to the Executive Director of Enrollment and Advising Services or designee, if the incident for which he is seeking the student occurred off-campus and/or is not an emergency to us (see emergency definition above). Approved 3/06   Policy Statement on the Release and Confidentiality of Student Records Allegany College of Maryland affirms that a student’s official educational records are confidential matters. The College adheres to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act regarding inspection, release or disclosure, and providing an opportunity to correct entries. The College’s Policy is set forth in full in the Academic Information section of the annual catalog, and students are encouraged to familiarize themselves with all aspects of their privacy rights and responsibilities. In brief, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and the College Policy provide students the right to: • Inspect and obtain copies of information contained in their education records. • Prevent disclosure of “directory information,” such as name, address, major field of study, etc. • Have educational records treated as confidential. • Challenge the contents of educational records. • File complaints with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures of Allegany College of Maryland to comply with the law. • Obtain a copy from the Allegany College of Maryland’s Registration Office.   Procedures for Students to Review Their Academic Record Any student of Allegany College of Maryland who wishes to review their academic record may do so according to the following procedure: Step 1 - Obtain the “Request to Review Permanent File” available from the Registration Office. Step 2 - Complete the form indicating the specific materials to be reviewed and return the completed form to the Registration Office. Step 3 - Once the request is filed, the student will be notified in writing within thirty (30) days of a time and date the file may be reviewed. Step 4 - The student will review the file with the Executive Director of Enrollment and Advising Services. It should be noted that students may obtain a student copy of their transcript at any time by filing a request with the Registration Office. As of January 3, 2012, the U.S. Department of Education’s FERPA regulations expand the circumstances under which your education records and personally identifiable information (PII) contained in such records - including your Social Security Number, grades, or other private information - may be accessed without your consent. First, the U.S. Comptroller General, the U.S. Attorney General, the U.S. Secretary of Education, or state and local education authorities (“Federal and State Authorities”) may allow access to your records and PII without your consent to any third party designated by a Federal or State authority to evaluate a federal--or state supported education program. The evaluation may relate to any program that is “principally engaged in the provision of education,” such as early childhood education and job training, as well as any program that is administered by an education agency or institution. Second, Federal and State Authorities may allow access to your education records and PII without your consent to researchers performing certain types of studies, in certain cases even when we object to or do not request such research. Federal and State Authorities must obtain certain use-restriction and data security promises from the entities that they authorize to receive your PII, but the Authorities need not maintain direct control over such entities. In addition, in connection with Statewide Longitudinal Data Systems, State Authorities may collect, compile, permanently retain, and share without your consent PII from your education records, and they may track your participation in education and other programs by linking such PII to other personal information about you that they obtain from other Federal or State data sources, including workforce development, unemployment insurance, child welfare, juvenile justice, military service, and migrant student records systems. Repeating Courses Students may attempt courses up to three times for credit, except in specific courses where the attempt is limited to two (see specific course description). If a student repeats a course, only the later grade shall be applied toward credits earned or in determining grade point averages. However, the earlier grade and record shall remain listed on the student’s permanent transcript and shall be included in all transcripts of credits. “W” and “R” grades will not be used to replace grades of “D”, “F”, or “X” earned in previous attempts. To receive quality points for any course previously taken at Allegany College of Maryland, that course must be repeated and passed at this institution. For Student Financial Aid the Department of Education regulations state that federal student aid funds can only be used to pay for one repeat of a previously passed course. Successful completion includes grades of “D” and above. This regulation must be followed even though our academic policy noted above allows some courses to be repeated for credit up to 3 times. Failed classes which are repeated will be paid for indefinitely.  Suspension for Poor Scholarship A student who has been placed on academic probation will be academically suspended if the student fails to attain at least a 1.50 semester grade point average.  Withdrawal A student who wishes to drop or audit any course(s) up to the published drop date in the Academic Calendar must complete the appropriate form. This form must be filed in the Registration Office.  After the published drop date, a student may petition the Academic Standards Committee. If a student neglects to follow the official withdrawal procedure and merely ceases to attend classes, a grade of “F” will be recorded at the end of the semester. The official date of withdrawal is the date on which the completed Change of Schedule form is filed with the Registration Office, or the date of the Academic Standards Committee’s action. The student is responsible for all assigned course work up to this date. Students indebted to the College at the time of withdrawal will be obligated to fulfill the financial obligation. Extenuating circumstances, such as illness, must be documented and will be reviewed individually.  Academic Year Disclaimer The college reserves the right to provide some or all instruction and related academic activities through alternative methods of delivery, including remote delivery. Added instructional time, altered class schedules, revised academic calendars, and revised graduation dates/completion of academic programs of study may also occur if deemed necessary. The college also reserves the right to change the method of delivery before or during an academic term in the event of a health or safety emergency or other circumstances when it is determined that such change is necessary or in the best interests of the campus community. Tuition and mandatory fees will not be reduced or refunded if the College changes the delivery method for any or all of an academic session. Continuing Education and Workforce Development Center for Continuing Education & Workforce Development The mission of the Allegany College of Maryland Center for Continuing Education & Workforce Development cultivates lifelong learners by providing superior, flexible and relevant workforce education, professional development training and personal enrichment opportunities to enhance economic advancement and quality of life for our students, partners, and communities. At ACM we believe in lifelong learning. Lifelong learning does not have an expiration date; it continues as interests and professional opportunities change throughout life. To help succeed in both personal and work lives, the Continuing Education Department offers a wide array of classes in business, health and human services, wellness, professional development, workforce training and personal enrichment. Last year 6,952 registrations were received in 943 courses. With opportunities offered at both campus locations – Cumberland, Maryland and Bedford County, Pennsylvania – the Continuing Education Department gives countless options through customized contract trainings, open enrollment courses, professional conferences, certification and licensure courses, and job entry and advancement trainings. This is a sampling of some of the programs CE offers: • Advanced Manufacturing (Machining, Industrial Maintenance, Welding, Robotics, Additive Manufacturing Certification)  • Adult Basic Education • CPR • Nail Technician Program • Community Makerspace (Digital Fabrication, Woodworking, 3D Printing) Adult Basic Education The Center offers an Adult Education Program which is grant-funded through the Maryland Department of Labor and the U.S. Department of Education. The program provides educational services to Maryland residents who would like to earn the credential of a Maryland high school diploma by taking the GED test or by completing the National External Diploma Program (NEDP). Educational services are also provided for work readiness, foundational employability skills and to support academic endeavors. Services also include resources for English language learners and for those seeking to improve literacy skills. Students must be 18 years of age or older and officially withdrawn from public school. Health and Human ServicesContinuing Education Health and Human Services offers professional development opportunities on a range of mandated and pertinent topics, allowing a variety of area providers to maintain competency and certification. Pre-licensure courses for CNA/GNA, Pharmacy Technician, Veterinarian Assist, Nail Technician and Medical Aide are also available. Competency-based health career training also prepares individuals for immediate employment in entry-level health occupations. CE Health is also home to ACM’s American Heart Association Training Center. CPR and First Aid certifications and renewals are available for laypersons and health care providers throughout the year. This unit is also the hub of ACM's Mind-Body Connection, providing stress reduction workshops and Mind-Body Skills Groups for individuals and organizations throughout the year.  The unit also offers a variety of yoga and other mindfully-based community wellness classes both on the Cumberland campus and at the Frostburg Community Center. Contract trainings to meet individual employer or occupation needs and are always welcome.  Personal EnrichmentContinuing Education provides a wide variety of personal enrichment courses for youth, senior citizens and the general public. Explore fun and exciting healthy living activities, beginning and practicing crafter’s courses, foreign and sign languages, history, as well as a variety of recreational pastimes and “how to” courses. Students can also develop their culinary skills by participating in single evening classes taught by a professional local chef or culinary expert. Community Services offers cultural development excursions, world travel, and a wide variety of artistic experiences and events. The area partners with the Allegany Center of Lifelong Learning (ALLCOLL) to bring diversified adult education opportunities to ALLCOLL members. Members enjoy access to 25 or more events held at ACM as well as roundtable discussions, happy hours and field trips. Western Maryland WorksWestern Maryland Works is a full-service training facility, and makerspace that provides access to state-of-the-art technology and equipment to help make ideas into reality. As a result of collaboration between Allegany County Government and Allegany College of Maryland, Western Maryland Works is the home of ACM's Advanced Manufacturing Workforce Development Programs that includes Machining, Industrial Maintenance, Welding, Robotics, and Additive Manufacturing.  It is also the home of the newly opened Community Makerspace and home to the newly approved AAS in Engineering-Automated Manufacturing Technology . Workforce Development Workforce Development offers both open enrollment classes and customized training for local employers and community members seeking to enter the workforce or upskill for a wide range of occupations including; Advanced Manufacturing, Real Estate Sales and Appraisal, Insurance, Construction, Financial/Legal, and Leadership/Management. In addition, partnership agreements include trainings for Maryland State and Federal Correctional facilities, law enforcement agencies, building and trades unions, court mandated training, and the Community Based Transition Program in partnership with ACPS. Workforce Development and Training for PennsylvaniaAllegany College of Maryland’s Pennsylvania Center for Workforce Development and Continuing Education provides employee training programs for local and regional companies through customized training options, open enrollment non-credit classes and a variety of online training options. Participants range from new entry level employees to experienced workers in middle and upper-level management positions. The center works closely with each customer to guarantee quality and to provide a variety of value added services in the design and delivery of each training program. Short-term and long term trainings can be custom designed to meet the specific and often changing needs of both large and small businesses. We also offer many online training choices to assist both businesses and individuals to easily access both personal and vocational training options through www.ed2go.com/acmpa and www.alleganytech-gbc.com . This customer oriented and community friendly approach allows us to provide and deliver effective, efficient, and affordable training options to the businesses and residents located in the Pennsylvania six county Southern Alleghenies Planning and Development Commission region. eLearning Program eCourses Allegany College of Maryland offers the following types of eCourses (courses that are delivered in part or wholly via electronic means): Online course – an eCourse in which 100% of all required instructional activities is conducted online. Learners may be required to complete proctored exams at specified on-site locations. Blended course – an eCourse that "blends" face-to-face and online instruction.  Classroom instruction onsite is designed to reinforce, complement, and elaborate on the online instruction. Distance Learning (DL) – an eCourse that is offered simultaneously at multiple sites that are remote from one another but linked by telecommunications equipment.  Flex course – an eCourse that is designed as an online course and delivered to provide all of the following additional attendance/learning options for students: face-to-face in a traditional classroom, live broadcasts of classroom sessions, and recordings of classroom sessions. Flex courses are scheduled in traditional classrooms with no reduction in seat time.   Online Course Seats through MarylandOnline MarylandOnline (MOL) is a statewide consortium dedicated to championing online learning. Through its seat-sharing program, MOL facilitates students’ access to online courses that are offered by MOL member institutions across the state. Allegany College of Maryland students have access to a wide selection of online courses through the MOL seat-sharing program. More information about courses offered through the MarylandOnline consortium is available at http://marylandonline.org/projects-and-programs or by contacting Kara Riley at 301-784-5312 or by mail to kriley@allegany.edu. Computer Availability Regular access to a computer, tablet, or mobile device with high speed Internet access is required for participation in online, blended, and flex courses. Computers are available for student use in two locations on the Cumberland Campus. Ten computers are provided in the Technology building, room 114. Contact the IT Helpdesk at 301-784-5444 for available hours.  The Library also maintains computers for student use (for hours see https://library.allegany.edu/polaris/ ). At the Bedford County Campus, two computer labs are available for student use when those labs are not in use for classes or meetings. The Bedford County Campus library also has ten computers available for student use. Desktop Support Browser Supported Browser Version(s) Maintenance Browser Version(s) Microsoft® Edge Latest N/A Mozilla® Firefox® LatestESR - current version (including a 12-week overlap with the previous version) N/A Google® Chrome™ Latest N/A Apple® Safari® Latest N/A   Tablet and Mobile Support Device Operating System Browser Supported Browser Version(s) Android™ Android  Chrome Latest Apple iOS® Safari, Chrome Latest Windows Windows 10 Edge, Chrome,Firefox Latest of all browsers, andFirefox ESR.   System Requirements Supported versions are the latest versions tested against the learning management system (LMS). Maintenance versions are older versions that are not tested extensively against the most recent version of the LMS. Browsers should have JavaScript and Cookies enabled.    Minimum Recommended Operating System Windows 7 or higherMac OSX 10.8 or higher Latest OS Processor Intel Core i3 or equivalent Intel Core i5 or equivalent Memory 8 GB of RAM 16 GB of RAM or higher Monitor Resolution 1024 x 768 1280 x 1024 or higher Free Hard Disk Space 5 GB of free disk space 20 GB or higher of free space InternetConnection Broadband (high-speed) Internet connection with a consistent minimum speed of 3 Mbps Broadband (high-speed) Internet connection with a speed of 6Mbps or higher Internet Browser See list of supported browsers at https://documentation.brightspace.com/EN/brightspace/requirements/all/browser_support.htm?Highlight=browser%20support General Education Goals For Students Allegany College of Maryland’s General Education Learning Outcomes have been developed in conjunction with Allegany College of Maryland’s mission, vision, values, and goals. Updated in 2021, these learning outcomes are based on the Code of Maryland (COMAR) and on Middle States Characteristics of Excellence, Standard 3. All degree graduates of Allegany College of Maryland will be able to demonstrate proficiency at the time of graduation (or at other key points) in each of the following General Education Learning Outcomes:   Arts and Humanities Inquiry  Apply fundamental knowledge, skills, and values to explore the uniquely human ways we experience the world.  Learning Outcomes  • AHI-1 Explain how various forms of written, oral, musical, and/or visual expression contribute to human knowledge and experience.  • AHI-2 Utilize knowledge of various theoretical frameworks to analyze and respond to works in humanities and/or in the arts. • AHI-3 Demonstrate growth in creative expression.    Critical Analysis and Reasoning   Analyze, evaluate, and synthesize ideas within and across disciplines to address complex questions and problems.  Learning Outcomes  • CAR-1 Identify problems and ask relevant questions. • CAR-2 Interpret information to investigate arguments, claims, and beliefs. • CAR-3 Support a position (perspective/thesis/hypothesis).  • CAR-4 Identify and weigh alternative outcomes to a problem or case.  • CAR-5 Summarize, generalize, and draw conclusions.    Information Literacy  Access and integrate sources into written, oral, and/or visual media.  Learning Outcomes  • IL-1 Identify and access sources of information that are credible, relevant to a stated purpose, and appropriate within a discipline.  • IL-2 Synthesize source material to support a specific point.  • IL-3 Use an appropriate documentation style consistently and correctly to credit source material.    Personal and Civic Responsibility  Explore and develop understanding of oneself and others, the community, other cultures, and issues of local, national, and global significance.  Learning Outcomes  • PCR-1 (Personal Awareness): Describe their own civic and cultural background, including its origins and development, assumptions, and predispositions. • PCR-2 (Cultural Awareness): Describe how cultural perspectives affect interpretations of an issue/topic in politics, society, the arts, and/ or global relations.  • PCR-3 (Civic Awareness and Community Involvement): Participate in a community project and then complete either a spoken or written reflection that identifies the civic issues encountered and personal insights gained from this community experience.    Scientific and Quantitative Reasoning  Apply fundamental scientific and/or mathematical concepts to investigate, evaluate, and/or to solve problems.  Learning Outcomes  • SQR-1 Identify problems and formulate questions and hypotheses.  • SQR-2 Collect and summarize data.  • SQR-3 Draw appropriate conclusions based on data analysis. • SQR-4 Use mathematical skills to solve application and/or real-world problems.    Technological Competency  Use the appropriate discipline-specific technologies to complete tasks effectively.  Learning Outcomes  • TC-1 Demonstrate effective use of a specific technology to achieve a desired task outcome.    Written and Oral Communication Use writing and speaking skills to communicate effectively.  Learning Outcomes  • WOC-1 Develop and articulate ideas coherently and cogently for a specific audience, purpose, and situation.  • WOC-2 Use standard English and conventions of usage appropriate to a discipline to produce substantially error-free and precise communications.  • WOC-3 Present ideas effectively through the use of delivery aids and techniques, such as of voice, eye contact, gestures, and posture.       Program Advisory Committees AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY Advisory Committee • Brian Broadwater, Fleet Maintenance, City of Cumberland • Tim Carney, Allegany County Department of Economic Development • Colby Davis, Thomas Subaru • Bill Davy, Retired, Self Employed • Jason Fazenbaker, Diehl’s Ford Sales • Nathan Fazenbaker, Diehl’s Ford Sales • Duane Hunt, D & D Motors • Barry Jackson, Colours, Inc. • Mike Knieriem, Billy Bender Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge • Harry Morgan, Auto Clinic • Lucas Pratt, Bill’s Marine Service • Chris Roy, Colours, Inc. • Bryson Sanders, Tressler’s Auto • James Ternent, Thomas Hyundai • Ken Wilson, Auto Clinic • Lee Wilson, Timbrook Automotive • Nathan Wilson, Frostburg Carquest • Ron Wilson, Retired-Allegany County Public Schools, Center for Career and Technical Education • Dean Yatchyshyn, Cresap Automotive Machine BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Advisory Committee • Bill Boyer, Franchise Owner, Chick-fil-A • Matthew Bullington, Bullington Financial Services, LLC • Andrea Lowery, Thomas B. Finan Center • Elizabeth Rhodes, Coldwell Banker Professional Real Estate Services COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY Advisory Committee • David Biser, Solutionary • Charles H. Clark III, IBM Corporation • David McGann, IBM • Randy Shaw, Everett Cash Mutual CRIMINAL JUSTICE Advisory Committee • Keith Arnold, North Branch Correctional Institution • Bradley O. Butler, Western Correctional Institution • Crystal Carter, FCI Cumberland • Nicholas Costello, Frostburg City Police Department • Shawn Grove, Allegany County Public Schools, Center for Career and Technical Education • Dr. Scott Johnson, Frostburg State University • Michael Lott, WV Division of Natural Resources • Jeff Nines, North Branch Correctional Institution • Renee Page, Department of Juvenile Justice • Craig Robertson, Allegany County Sheriff’s Office • John Ternent, Cumberland Police Department • Ronald S. Weber, Western Correctional Institution CULINARY ARTS Advisory Committee • Phillip Carter, Allegany County Public Schools, Center for Career and Technical Education • Abbey Kerns, ACM Alumni • Roger Lantz, M&M Bakery • Milburn Michael, U.S. Foodservice • Mark Witt, Giuseppe's Italian Restaurant • Arissa Rouzer, Student Representative   DATA ANALYTICS Advisory Committee • Max Greene, Senior Technology Representative, U.S. Senate Sergeant at Arms • Colby Lutz, UPMC Western Maryland • Randy McGann, IBM • Dr. Sara Beth Bittinger, Frostburg State University DENTAL HYGIENE Advisory Committee • Dr. Elaine Allen, D.D.S., Private Practice • Amy Bowser, R.D.H., Private Practice • Dr. Frank Breitfeller, D.D.S., Private Practice • Dr. Curtis Friedenberg, D.D.S., Private Practice • Katharine Heavner, R.D.H., PHDHP, Private Practice • Erin Hilgeman, R.D.H., Allegany County Health Department • Holly Hopkins, R.D.H., Private Practice • Mary Marshall, R.D.H., Retired, Veterans Affairs Medical Center • Dr. Ryan Pensyl, D.D.S., Private Practice • Dr. Jeffery Rhodes, D.D.S., Private Practice • Kristin Rose, R.D.H., BS, Private Practice • Gretchen Seibert, D.D.S., Allegany County Health Department • Cheryl Sichler, R.D.H., Private Practice • Cristy Steward, R.D.H., Private Practice • Dr. Howard Strauss, D.D.S., PA, Private Practice • Leah Welker, R.D.H., Partnering for Dental Services ENGINEERING – AUTOMATED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY Advisory Committee • Joseph Brewer, Allegany County Public Schools, Center for Career and Technical Education • Sam Griffin, National Jet Company • Rich Kirby, Northrup Grumman • Christina Mallow, Berry Plastics, Inc. • Gene Silverman, BSI-Berkeley Springs Instruments •     FOREST TECHNOLOGY Advisory Committee • Bernie Coyle, Forester • Greg Dahle, West Virginia University   • John Davis, Bartlett Tree Expert Company  George Eberling, MD DNR Forest Service  Jim Howell, Allegany College Professor Emeritus • John Irving, Caron East   • David Keane, Howard County Recreation  • Jason Lamb, First Energy • Parks Michael Powell, Penn State Extension  Steve Resh, Allegany College Professor Emeritus •   HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT Advisory Committee • Parika Andreassen, Hampton Inn of Frostburg • Rick Brode, Ramada Inn Wyndham – Cumberland • Sarah Carman, Good Carma Catering & Food Truck • Robert Dettinburn, Dig Deep Brewery & The Deep End • Angela Fetchero, R.D., Consultant Dietitian • David Heller, Olde Bedford Brewing Company • Todd Lutton, Allegany County Board of Education • Brian Vought, Frostburg City, Director of Parks and Recreation HUMAN SERVICE ASSOCIATE Advisory Committee • Terri Foote, Horizon Goodwill Industries • Deb Hoover, Somerset County PA CareerLink • Stefan Keiser, Twin Lakes Center • Wendolyn McKenzie, Allegany County HRDC • Laura Bishop Miller, Salisbury State University • Kelly McGann, Family Crisis Resource Center • Carey Moffatt, UPMC Western Maryland • Courtney Thomas, Allegany County Department of Social Services • Tina Thomas, Archway Station • Kathy Whitacre, UPMC Western Maryland • Ken Wise, Fulton County Center for Community Action •     LEGAL STUDIES Advisory Committee • Linda Buckel, Esq., Buckel, Levasseur & Pillai • Gary Hanna, Esq., Private Practice • Rebecca Lechliter, Esq., Private Practice • Michael Llewellyn, Esq., Geppert, McMullen, Paye and Getty • Amanda Mattingly, Turney & Mattingly, LLC • Kelsey Merkel, Allegany Law Foundation • Anne SanGiovanni, Circuit Court of Allegany County • Miriam Sincell, Maryland Legal Aid • Cynthia Sweeney, Tara M. Yutzy Collier, LLC MASSAGE THERAPY Advisory Committee • Brenda Blackburn, R.N., Allegany County Public Schools, Center for Career and Technical Education • Brandon Borischak, Omni Bedford Springs Resort • Deidra Cornett, EP, UPMC Western Maryland • Miranda Henning, Nemacolin Woodlands Resort & Spa • Beth Hilliker, Nemacolin Woodland Resort & Spa • Patricia Hilton, Baldridge Executive • Chase Hyson, LMT • Mary Beth Pirolozzi, Register of Wills • Martha Schadt, Rehab 1st • Valerie Van Hollen, LCSW, Behavioral Health, UPMC Western Maryland • Student Representative MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Advisory Committee • Barbara Alexander, CPC, CPB, UPMC Western Maryland • Jennifer Campbell, UPMC • Tara Carder, Urology Associates • Garland Kearney, Community Member • Stephanie McCoy, CPC, CPD, Western Maryland Dermatology • Student Representative MEDICAL ASSISTANT Advisory Committee • Tara Carder, Urology Associates • Janessa Dunkle, Menchavez Pediatrics • Kari Kroll, CMA, Mountain Laurel Medical Center • Brandi Miller, Mountain Laurel Medical Center • Jennifer Robertson, Student Medical Assistant • Tama Scarpelli, WDS Leasing • Dr. Wendye VanBrakle, Queen City Ophthalmologist • Grace Weisenmiller, UPMC Western Maryland • Cherie Wilson, Children’s Medical Group • Student Representative   MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY/ PHLEBOTOMY LABORATORY ASSISTANT Advisory Committee • Jonathan Adams, Meritus Medical Center • Deborah Bishop, MLS, Grant Memorial Hospital • Annette Godissart, MLS, UPMC – Bedford Memorial • Kaitlyn Grimm, WVU Medicine - Potomac Valley Hospital • Molly Harrison, Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center • Jennifer Kyner, Beckman Coulter • Theresa Lankey, MLS, UPMC Western Maryland • Cynthia LeComte, UPMC Somerset Hospital • Sonya Reed, Children’s Medical Group • Frances Rosedale, WVU Medicine - Potomac Valley Hospital • Molly Saunders-Bloom, MLS, Retired, Allegany College of Maryland • Jeffery Seiple, MBA, MT, Meritus Medical Center • Kim Smith, UPMC Western Maryland • Samatha Stott, Garrett Regional Medical Center • Windi Wilson, WVU Medicine MULTIMEDIA TECHNOLOGY Advisory Committee • Ryan Brenneman, Owner, Allegany Media • Tom Krukowsky, Allegany County Public Schools, Center for Career and Technical Education • Dr. John Lombardi, Frostburg State University • Tim Martin, WTBO/WKGO Corporation, LLC • Brendan Mattingly, Brendan Mattingly Photography, Inc. • Michael Shockey, Allegany County Public Schools, Center for Career and Technical Education • Jim Van, WTBO/WKGO/WFRB • Jeremy Warnick, Cumberland Times-News NURSING Advisory Committee • Debbie Buckalew, R.N., Allegany County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center • Karie Claycomb, Conemaugh Nason Medical Center • Tammy Clise, R.N., Sterling Care • Jennifer Farrell, R.N., Allegany County Public School, Center for Career and Technical Education • Lindsey Staggers-Garner, R.N., Frostburg State University • Mary Beth Johnson, R.N., Moran Manor Nursing and Rehab • Samantha Jones, R.N., Egle Nursing and Rehab Center • Kim Kaisner, R.N., Peace Health Care at the Lions Center • James Karstetter, R.N.,  UPMC Western Maryland • Chrissy Lechliter, R.N., UPMC Western Maryland • Christa Martin, R.N., Cumberland Health Care • Kim Martin, R.N., Thomas B. Finan Center • Selena Haslacker Pattison, R.N., Devlin Manor Nursing Care Facility • Kara Platt, R.N., Frostburg State University • Julie Salonish, R.N., Thomas B. Finan Center • Amanda Simmons, R.N., Garrett County Memorial Hospital • Ashley Walton, R.N., UPMC Bedford • Kristine Wolff, UPMC Somerset NURSING ASSISTANT/GERIATRIC AIDE Advisory Committee • Nola Blowe, Cumberland Healthcare Center • Debra Buckalew, Allegany Health Nursing and Rehabilitation • Kim Kaisner, R.N., Peace Healthcare at Lions Center • Julie Salonish, Thomas B. Finan Center • Mary Schriver, Moran Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, LLC • Eva Wilson, Allegany Health Nursing & Rehabilitation   OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT Advisory Committee • Gayle Durst, COTA/L, Egle Nursing & Rehabilitation Center • Rita Fey, OTR/L, Golden Living Center of Cumberland • Kim Jenkins, COTA/L, School Therapy Services • Randy McCombie, OTR/L, West Virginia University • Pam O’Baker, OTR/L, Egle Nursing & Rehab Center • Jane Riggleman, COTA/L, School Therapy Services • Laura Self, COTA/L • Kailee Torbet, COTA/L, The Hand Institute •   PHARMACY TECHNICIAN Advisory Committee • Krista Barry, CPhT, PharmaCare Network • John Beckman, R.Ph., Beckman’s Pharmacy • Patricia Couter, CPhT, Pharmacare South Cumberland • Malinda Darber, R.Ph., Pharmacare South Cumberland • Joseph Glass, R.Ph., Thomas B. Finan Center • Steve Lowery, R.Ph., Pharmacare Institutional Services • Alicia Maffley, R.Ph., Pharmacare Network • Keith Pirolozzi, R.Ph., Pharmacare Network •   PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT Advisory Committee • Erica Alkire, PTA, M.ED., School Therapy Services • Lisa Allshouse, PTA, CCCE, Total Rehab Care at Robinwood • Nicolette Bailey, School Therapy Services • Justin Bussard, PTA, UPMC Western Maryland • Tawny Cady, COTA/L, Odyssey Rehabilitation • Craig Chaney, PTA, Odyssey Rehabilitation • Emily Gombita, PTA, Care Centrues/Goodwill Mennonite • Cheryl Keefer, PTA, Ranking Physical Therapy • Brenda Shaffer, PTA, Ryan Physical Therapy • Roy “Bucky” Whiteman, PT, MBA, Progressive Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Clinic RESPIRATORY THERAPIST Advisory Committee • Sue Evans, RRT, UPMC Western Maryland • David Fillman, RRT, West Virginia University Healthcare • Erin Fleming, Western Maryland Hospital Center • Jeff Ford, RRT, University of Maryland Medical Center • Brad Foringer, RRT, West Virginia University Hospital • Derek Green, RRT, Potomac Valley Hospital • Hope Harris, Allegany County Board of Education • Steve Hockman, RRT, Valley Health Winchester Medical Center • Terry Livengood, UPMC Western Maryland • Greg Madison, RRT, Altoona Regional Hospital • Dr. David Marshall, UPMC Western Maryland • Charles Martin, Meritus Medical Center • Dr. Stanley Matyasik, UPMC Western Maryland • Beverly Melmed, Retired, Allegany College of Maryland • Margie Moran, RRT, West Virginia University Healthcare • Jason Parker, Winchester Medical Center • Robert Porter, RRT, Meritus Health • Brian Ringler, RRT, West Virginia University Hospital • Melissa Rivera, RRT, Children’s National Medical Center • Tom Scheller, RRT, Children’s National Medical Center • Jason Smith, RRT, Garrett Memorial Hospital • Krista Stevens, RRT, UPMC Western Maryland • Jacqueline Stokes, RRT, Johns Hopkins University Medical Center • Matt Thomas, Hampshire Memorial Hospital • Rodney Vest, RRT, West Virginia University Hospital • Shawn Weaver, RRT, Potomac Valley Sleep Center • Jason Weber, RRT, Somerset Hospital  • Representative of Winchester Medical Center SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING Advisory Committee • Ryan Brenneman, Owner, Allegany Media • Barbara Buehl, Consultant for Allegany Tourism • Courtney Jensen, Media Relations Allegany Museum • Leigh Ann Sipple, Owner, Original Copy Company • Danielle Willetts, Owner, Little Dog Social Media   Programs Allegany College of Maryland | Credit Catalog 2023-2024 Allegany College of Maryland | Credit Catalog 2023-2024 Programs Addictions Certificate Program Overview Annette Clark, Program Director aclark@allegany.edu Allied Health 239 301-784-5558 The Certificate in Addictions provides students with knowledge that is essential for the field of addictions. When combined with other requirements of the Maryland State Addictions Licensing Board, these courses will also meet the required addictions specific courses for the Maryland Addictions Counselor Certification. The Certificate in Addictions is intended primarily for students enrolled in Allegany College of Maryland's Human Service Associate degree program or another Maryland State-approved addictions preparation degree. Students interested in a career in addictions counseling should refer to the Human Service Associate Degree program for a description of this curriculum or consult with the Advising Center for other options. However, while the Certificate courses are open to anyone who would like to enhance their resume or career portfolio or to individuals with an interest in addictions, the Certificate courses alone will not enable an individual to sit for the associate level Maryland State Addictions Counselor Certification Exam. Twenty-four credits (eight courses) are required to complete the certificate. The following courses must be passed with a "C" or better: Psychology 101, 286, 287, 289, and 205; Sociology 203, and Integrative Health 101. Successful completion of this program qualifies a student to apply for a Certificate in Addictions. Program Overview Required Psychology Courses PSYC-101 General Psychology PSYC-205 Introduction to Abnormal Psychology PSYC-286 Drugs and Human Behavior PSYC-287 Addictions Treatment Delivery PSYC-289 Ethics for the Addiction Counselor Required General Courses BIO-116 Human Biology IHLT-101 Mind/Body Skills for Health and Healing SOC-203 Social Problems Required Elective Courses Please consult with your advisor or the Advising Center staff for selecting appropriate elective courses for graduation.   Restricted Elective - 2 credits Program Overview ADDICTIONS ONE-YEAR CERTIFICATE PREPARATION FOR EMPLOYMENT    SUMMER SEMESTER Credit Hours Psychology 101 (General Psychology) 3 Psychology 289 (Ethics for the Addiction Counselor) 3 Restricted Elective 1 2 Total: 8   FIRST SEMESTER Psychology 205 (Introduction to Abnormal Psychology) 3 Psychology 286 (Drugs and Human Behavior) 3 Sociology 203 (Social Problems) 3 Total: 9   SECOND SEMESTER Biological Science 116 (Human Biology) 3 Integrative Health 101 (Mind/Body Skills for Health and Healing) 1 Psychology 287 (Addictions Treatment Delivery) 3 Total: 7 Total Credit Hours: 24   1 Students may take Physical Education 122, 123, 126, 127, 145, and 153, or Human Service 297. NOTE: All courses specifically identified by course number are graduation requirements for this program. Applied Technical Studies Program Overview Advising Center tverba@allegany.edu 301-784-5654 The Applied Technical Studies program provides students who do not plan to transfer the opportunity through the careful selection of elective courses to develop a career associate degree adapted to their own unique career goals. Students must meet the prerequisites of all courses selected. Students enrolled in a training program approved for college credit by the American Council for Education may apply these credits to the elective portion of the graduation requirements up to a maximum of 30 credits. Students should contact the Admissions office or their advisor for additional information. This is a career program and is designed to enable students to seek employment at the program's completion. Students planning to transfer should consult with their advisor or the Advising Center staff regarding specific program and course transfer issues. Successful completion of this program qualifies a student to apply for an Associate of Applied Science degree in Applied Technical Studies.   Course Requirements Required General Courses COMP-101 Computer Literacy ENG-101 English Composition I   Required Elective Courses Please consult with your advisor or the Advising Center staff for selecting appropriate elective courses for graduation.   Electives - 30 credits English Elective - 3 credits Humanities Elective - 3 credits Mathematic Elective - 3 credits Natural Science Elective - 3 credits Social and Behavioral Science Elective - 3 credits Restricted Electives - 9 credits Program Path APPLIED TECHNICAL STUDIES TWO-YEAR CAREER PROGRAM PREPARATION FOR EMPLOYMENT   COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY Credit Hours Computer Technology 101 (Computer Literacy) 3 Total: 3   GENERAL EDUCATION English 101 (English Composition I) 3 English Elective 1 3 Humanities Elective 3 Mathematics Elective 3 Natural Science Elective 3 Social and Behavioral Science Elective 3 Total: 18   Restricted Electives 2 9 Total: 9   Electives 3 30 Total: 30 Total Credit Hours: 60   1  English 112 (Business and Technical Communication) is recommended. 2 Students may take additional courses in any of the General Education categories and/or electives in Business Administration, Computer Technology, Medical Administrative Assistant, or Physical Education (up to a maximum of three Physical Education credits). 3 Students may elect any combination of career courses to meet their own specific career goals. Students must satisfy the prerequisites of elective courses selected. Below is an example of an American Council on Education approved training program: Students enrolled in the NJATC Apprentice Wireman Apprenticeship program will receive six (6) credits for each year of the five-year program completed upon receipt of the NJATC transcript. The five NJATC courses include:1) NJATC Apprentice Inside Wireman - First Year (6 credits)2) NJATC Apprentice Inside Wireman - Second Year (6 credits)3) NJATC Apprentice Inside Wireman - Third Year (6 credits)4) NJATC Apprentice Inside Wireman - Fourth Year (6 credits)5) NJATC Apprentice Inside Wireman - Fifth Year (6 credits)   NOTE: All courses specifically identified by course number are graduation requirements for this program. Art (AOC) Program Overview Jenna Gallion, Division Chair jgallion@allegany.edu Humanities 39 301-784-5239 This transfer pattern is designed for students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university with a major in art but are uncertain as to the transfer institution. The courses included in this program closely parallel the first two years of an art major at many four-year institutions. This is a transfer program and is designed to enable students to transfer to a four-year college or university. Check with your advisor and the Advising Center staff as soon as possible to ensure specific course transferability. Successful completion of this program qualifies a student to apply for an Associate of Arts degree in Arts and Sciences - Area of Concentration in Art.   Course Requirements Required Art Courses ART-101 Art Appreciation ART-111 Design I ART-112 Design II (Sculpture) ART-121 Drawing I ART-221 Drawing II ART-223 Painting I Required General Courses ENG-101 English Composition I COMP-101 Computer Literacy MMTC-207 Graphics SPCH-101 Speech Communication Required Elective Courses Please consult with your advisor or the Advising Center staff for selecting appropriate elective courses for graduation.   Electives  - 9 credits English Elective - 3 credits Laboratory Science Electives  - 8 credits Mathematic Elective - 3 credits Physical Activity Elective  - 1 credit Social and Behavioral Science Electives - 6 credits Program Path ART AREA OF CONCENTRATION PREPARATION FOR TRANSFER   FIRST SEMESTER Credit Hours Art 111 (Design I) 3 Art 121 (Drawing I) 3 Computer Technology 101 (Computer Literacy) 3 English 101 (English Composition I) 3 Social and Behavioral Science Elective 1, 2  3 Total: 15   SECOND SEMESTER Art 112 (Design II) 3 Art 221 (Drawing II) 3 English Elective 1  3 Mathematics Elective 1  3 Physical Activity 1 Social and Behavioral Science Elective 1, 2  3 Total: 16   THIRD SEMESTER Art 101 (Art Appreciation) 3 Elective 1  3 Laboratory Science Elective 1   4 Multimedia Technology 207 (Graphics) 3 Speech 101 (Speech Communication) 3 Total: 16   FOURTH SEMESTER Art 223 (Painting I) 3 Elective 1  3 Elective 1   3 Laboratory Science Elective 1 4 Total: 13 Total Credit Hours: 60   1 Students transferring to other institutions should check with their advisor or Advising Center staff for appropriate electives. 2 Social and Behavioral Science electives must be from two different disciplines. NOTE: All courses specifically identified by course number are graduation requirements for this program. Automotive Technology Program Overview Raymond Hunt, Program Director rhunt@allegany.edu Automotive 108 301-784-5461 This degree program is designed to provide the student with the knowledge of the mechanical systems used in modern automobiles and the diagnostic and repair skills required by dealerships, independent repair facilities, automotive manufacturers, and parts suppliers and distributors. Our state-of-the-art tools, diagnostic equipment, and lab facilities allow for extensive hands-on training. Upon completion of this career program, the student will be prepared for employment in an automotive field or transfer to a four-year degree program in a related field. Self-employment is also a career option. An agreement with the Pennsylvania College of Technology allows Allegany College of Maryland automotive technology degree students to transfer 45 automotive credits towards a Bachelors degree in Automotive Technology Management. If you plan to transfer to a four-year college or university, please check with your advisor and the Advising Center staff as soon as possible. Our program has been evaluated by the ASE Education Foundation and certified to meet the requirements designated by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). Additional charges for automotive technology students will include a $50 replacement tool fee (each semester), a $35 student uniform fee (Fall semester) and a $45 ASE Testing Fee (Fall semester). The Automotive Technology program at Allegany College of Maryland has been designated as a Statewide Program by the Maryland Higher Education Commission. Maryland residents from counties other than Allegany County who register in this eligible program will be charged the out-of-county tuition rate. However, these students may be eligible to receive reimbursement for a portion of the cost difference between the in-county and out-of-county tuition rates. Funding availability for this program is based on funding from the State of Maryland and is thus subject to change each semester. Some restrictions apply. More information can be obtained by contacting the Admissions Office. Successful completion of this program qualifies a student to apply for an Associate of Applied Science degree in Automotive Technology. In addition, graduation from this program will count toward the work experience requirement needed when applying for ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) testing.   Course Requirements Required Automotive Courses AUTO-101 Internal Combustion Engines I AUTO-102 Internal Combustion Engines II AUTO-103 Automotive Electricity I AUTO-104 Automotive Fuel Systems AUTO-105 Related Technical Automotive AUTO-106 Automotive Ignition Systems AUTO-114 Automotive Brakes AUTO-201 Automotive Transmissions AUTO-203 Engine Testing AUTO-204 Body Repair and Refinishing AUTO-206 Air Conditioning AUTO-209 Automotive Diesel AUTO-215 Steering and Suspension AUTO-216 Automotive Electricity II Required General Courses ENG-101 English Composition I ENG-112 Business and Technical Communication MATH-105 Elements of Mathematics SPCH-101 Speech Communication Required Elective Courses Please consult with your advisor or the Advising Center staff for selecting appropriate elective courses for graduation.   Business Administration Elective - 3 credits Social and Behavioral Science Elective - 3 credits Science Elective - 3-4 credits   Program Path AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY TWO-YEAR CAREER PROGRAM PREPARATION FOR EMPLOYMENT   FIRST SEMESTER Credit Hours Automotive Technology 101 (Internal Combustion Engines I) 4 Automotive Technology 103 (Automotive Electricity I) 4 Automotive Technology 105 (Related Technical Automotive) 2 Automotive Technology 114 (Automotive Brakes) 2 English 101 (English Composition I) 3 Mathematics 105 (Elements of Mathematics) 3 Total: 18   SECOND SEMESTER Automotive Technology 102 (Internal Combustion Engines II) 4 Automotive Technology 104 (Automotive Fuel Systems) 3 Automotive Technology 106 (Automotive Ignition Systems) 2 Automotive Technology 209 (Automotive Diesel) 4 English 112 (Business and Technical Communication) 3 Total: 16   THIRD SEMESTER Automotive Technology 201 (Automotive Transmissions) 4 Automotive Technology 204 (Body Repair and Refinishing) 4 Automotive Technology 215 (Steering and Suspension) 4 Business Administration Elective 3 Speech 101 (Speech Communication) 3 Total: 18   FOURTH SEMESTER Automotive Technology 203 (Engine Testing) 4 Automotive Technology 206 (Air Conditioning) 2 Automotive Technology 216 (Automotive Electricity II) 4 Social and Behavioral Science Elective 3 Science Elective 3-4 Total: 16-17 Total Credit Hours: 68-69 NOTE: All courses specifically identified by course number are graduation requirements for this program. Automotive Technology Certificate Program Overview Raymond Hunt , Program Director rhunt@allegany.edu Automotive 108 301-784-5461 This certificate program is structured for the student who wishes to pursue a career as an automotive service technician and also for the individual now employed in the automotive field who wishes to further his or her technical skills. This course of study provides the student with the knowledge of the mechanical systems used in modern automobiles and the diagnostic and repair skills required by dealerships, independent repair facilities, and other auto-related industries. The equipment available in our state-of- the-art automotive lab facility provides the opportunity for intensive hands-on training. This certificate program can be completed during the fall and spring semesters of the regular academic year. This is a career program and is designed to enable students to seek employment at the program's completion. All credits in the certificate program are applicable to the associate degree program. Our program has been evaluated by the ASE Education Foundation and certified to meet the requirements designated by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). Additional charges for automotive technology students will include a $50 replacement tool fee (each semester), a $35 student uniform fee (Fall semester), and a $45 ASE Testing Fee (Fall semester). The Automotive Technology program at Allegany College of Maryland has been designated as a Statewide Program by the Maryland Higher Education Commission. Maryland residents from counties other than Allegany County who register in this eligible program will be charged the out-of-county tuition rate. However, these students may be eligible to receive reimbursement for a portion of the cost difference between the in-county and out-of-county tuition rates. Funding availability for this program is based on funding from the State of Maryland and is thus subject to change each semester. Some restrictions apply. More information can be obtained by contacting the Admissions Office. Successful completion of this program qualifies a student to apply for a certificate in Automotive Technology. In addition, graduation from this program will count toward the work experience requirement needed when applying for ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) testing.   Course Requirements Required Automotive Courses AUTO-101 Internal Combustion Engines I AUTO-102 Internal Combustion Engines II AUTO-103 Automotive Electricity I AUTO-104 Automotive Fuel Systems AUTO-105 Related Technical Automotive AUTO-106 Automotive Ignition Systems AUTO-114 Automotive Brakes AUTO-203 Engine Testing AUTO-206 Air Conditioning AUTO-209 Automotive Diesel AUTO-210 Automotive Parts Management AUTO-215 Steering and Suspension   Program Path AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY ONE-YEAR CAREER PROGRAM PREPARATION FOR EMPLOYMENT   FIRST SEMESTER Credit Hours Automotive Technology 101 (Internal Combustion Engines I) 4 Automotive Technology 103 (Automotive Electricity I) 4 Automotive Technology 105 (Related Technical Automotive) 2 Automotive Technology 114 (Automotive Brakes I) 2 Automotive Technology 215 (Steering and Suspension) 4 Total: 16   SECOND SEMESTER Automotive Technology 102 (Internal Combustion Engines II) 4 Automotive Technology 104 (Automotive Fuel Systems) 3 Automotive Technology 106 (Automotive Ignition Systems) 2 Automotive Technology 203 (Engine Testing) 4 Automotive Technology 206 (Air Conditioning) 2 Automotive Technology 209 (Automotive Diesel) 4 Total: 19 Total Credit Hours: 35 NOTE: All courses specifically identified by course number are graduation requirements for this program.   SUMMER SEMESTER Credit Hours *Automotive Technology 210 (Automotive Parts Management) 4 Total: 4 *This course is not required in either the associate degree or certificate program, but is available as demand warrants in the summer session.   Automotive Service Attendant Certificate Program Overview Raymond Hunt, Program Director rhunt@allegany.edu Automotive 108 301-784-5461 The Automotive Service Attendant (ASA) Certificate is a program offered to anyone wishing to gain basic knowledge of automotive systems and service. This program is designed for those wishing to enhance current knowledge, or to gain employment in the automotive service industry as an entry-level technician. It is structured to take advantage of evening meeting times to assist those currently employed. Automotive systems and the service of those systems are covered. The course content consists of all automotive material in an abbreviated format. The equipment available in our state-of-the-art automotive lab facility provides the opportunity for thorough hands-on training. This certificate program can be completed during the fall or spring semesters of the regular academic year. Students may attend courses out of sequence. There are no prerequisites for any of the courses, but a minimum grade of "C" is required to pass. This is a career program and is designed to enable students to seek employment at the program's completion. Any student completing the Automotive Service Attendant Certificate program can receive credit for Automotive Technology 105 when registering for the Certificate, or the A.A.S. Degree. Our program has been evaluated by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) and certified to meet the requirements designated by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). Students completing this curriculum will be prepared to take the ASE G1 (Maintenance and Light Repair) exam. Additional charges for automotive technology students will include a $50 replacement tool fee and a $35 student uniform fee. The Automotive Technology program at Allegany College of Maryland has been designated as a Statewide Program by the Maryland Higher Education Commission. Maryland residents from counties other than Allegany County who register in this eligible program will be charged the out-of-county tuition rate. However, these students may be eligible to receive reimbursement for a portion of the cost difference between the in-county and out-of-county tuition rates. Funding availability for this program is based on funding from the State of Maryland and is thus subject to change each semester. Some restrictions apply. More information can be obtained by contacting the Admissions Office. Successful completion of this program qualifies a student to apply for a certificate in Automotive Service Attendant. Course Requirements Required Automotive Courses AUTO-107 Basic Automotive Service AUTO-109 Basic Engine Service AUTO-110 Basic Transmission and Driveline Service AUTO-112 Basic Chassis and Brakes   Program Path AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE ATTENDANT ONE-SEMESTER CAREER PROGRAM PREPARATION FOR EMPLOYMENT Credit Hours Automotive Technology 107 (Basic Automotive Service) 4 Automotive Technology 109 (Basic Engine Service) 4 Automotive Technology 110 (Basic Transmission and Driveline Service) 4 Automotive Technology 112 (Basic Chassis and Brakes Service) 4 Total Credit Hours: 16 NOTE: All courses specifically identified by course number are graduation requirements for this program. Biology (AOC) Program Overview Donna Brunelli, Chair Science Division dbrunelli@allegany.edu Science 51 301-784-5246 This transfer pattern is designed for students planning to transfer to a four-year degree program with a major in biology or in a pre-professional area such as pre-medicine, pre-pharmacy, pre- veterinary medicine or pre-dentistry. The transfer pattern provides all the basic science, mathematics, and general studies transfer courses that are required during the first two years of a general four-year program. The general studies listed below should be coordinated with transfer requirements at the four-year institution and adjusted accordingly, when necessary. This is a transfer program and is designed to enable students to transfer to a four-year college or university. Check with your advisor and the Advising Center staff as soon as possible to ensure specific course transferability. Successful completion of this program qualifies a student to apply for an Associate of Science degree in Arts and Sciences - Area of Concentration in Biology.   Course Requirements Required Science Courses BIO-101 General Biology I BIO-102 General Biology II BIO-103 or BIO-204 or BIO-206 General Botany or Microbiology or Biotechnology (Medical Laboratory Technology 206) CHEM-101 General Chemistry I CHEM-102 General Chemistry II CHEM-203 or PHYS-101 Organic Chemistry I or Introductory Physics I CHEM-204 or PHYS-102 Organic Chemistry II or Introductory Physics II Required General Courses ENG-101 English Composition I ENG-103 or Arts and Humanities Elective Introduction to Literature or Arts and Humanities Elective MATH-109 Probability and Statistics MATH-119 or MATH-201 Pre-Calculus I or Calculus I PSYC-101 or Social and Behavioral Science Elective General Psychology or Social and Behavioral Science Elective *ENG-103 or Arts and Humanities Elective - Depends on transfer institution. Consult advisor. Required Elective Courses Please consult with your advisor or the Advising Center staff for selecting appropriate elective courses for graduation.   Arts and Humanities Elective - 3 credits Elective - 2 credits Laboratory Science Elective - 4 credits Social and Behavioral Science Elective - 3 credits Program Path BIOLOGY AREA OF CONCENTRATION PREPARATION FOR TRANSFER   FIRST SEMESTER Credit Hours Biological Science 101 (General Biology I) 4 Chemistry 101 (General Chemistry I) 4 English 101 (English Composition I) 3 Mathematics 119*  or 201 (Pre-Calculus I or Calculus I)  4 Total: 15   SECOND SEMESTER Biological Science 102 (General Biology II) 4 Chemistry 102 (General Chemistry II) 4 English 103* (Introduction to Literature) or Arts and Humanities Elective 1  3 Mathematics 109 (Probability and Statistics) 3 Total: 14   THIRD SEMESTER Select 2 of the following Biological Sciences: Biological Science 103, 204, or 206 (General Botany, Microbiology, or Biotechnology) 8 Chemistry 203 or Physics 101 (Organic Chemistry I or Introductory Physics I) 4 Psychology 101 (General Psychology) or  Social and Behavioral Science Elective 2 3 Total: 15   FOURTH SEMESTER  Arts and Humanities Elective 1 3 Chemistry 204 or Physics 102 (Organic Chemistry II or Introductory Physics II) 4 Elective 2 Laboratory Science Elective 4 Social and Behavioral Science Elective 2 3 Total: 16 Total Credit Hours: 60 * Depends on transfer institution. Consult advisor. 1 Arts and Humanities elective must be from two different disciplines. 2 Social and Behavioral Science elective must be from two different disciplines. NOTE: All courses specifically identified by course number are graduation requirements for this program. Business Accounting (AOC) Program Overview Robin Imgrund, Division Chair rimgrund@allegany.edu Humanities 17 301-784-5185 This transfer pattern is designed for students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university with a major in accounting. The courses included in this program closely parallel the first two years of an accounting major at many four-year institutions. Allegany College of Maryland has formal agreements with select colleges and universities that allow the courses to be easily transferred, but most other colleges and universities readily accept most or all of the courses. Check with your advisor and the Advising Center staff as soon as possible to ensure specific course transferability. Successful completion of this program qualifies a student to apply for an Associate of Science degree in Arts and Sciences - Area of Concentration in Business Accounting.   Course Requirements Required Business Courses BUAD-207 Managerial Accounting BUAD-213 Principles of Management BUAD-215 Financial Accounting BUAD-216 Principles of Marketing ECON-201 Principles of Macroeconomics ECON-202 Principles of Microeconomics Required General Courses COMP-101 Computer Literacy ENG-101 English Composition I MATH-102 College Algebra MATH-109 Probability and Statistics MATH-200 or Elective Calculus for Applications or Elective SPCH-101 Speech Communication Required Elective Courses Please consult with your advisor or the Advising Center staff for selecting appropriate elective courses for graduation.   Elective- 3 credits English Elective - 3 credits Humanities Elective - 3 credits Laboratory Science Electives - 8 credits Physical Activity Elective - 1 credit Social and Behavioral Science Electives - 6 credits Program Path BUSINESS ACCOUNTING AREA OF CONCENTRATION PREPARATION FOR TRANSFER   FIRST SEMESTER Credit Hours Business Administration 216 (Principles of Marketing) 3 Computer Technology 101 (Computer Literacy) 3 English 101 (English Composition I) 3 Mathematics 102 (College Algebra) 3 Speech 101 (Speech Communication) 3 Total: 15   SECOND SEMESTER Business Administration 215 (Financial Accounting) 3 English Elective 3 Humanities Elective 3 Mathematics 200 (Calculus for Applications) or Elective 1 3 Physical Activity 2 1 Total: 13   THIRD SEMESTER Business Administration 207 (Managerial Accounting) 3 Economics 201 (Principles of Macroeconomics) 3 Laboratory Science Elective 4 Mathematics 109 (Probability and Statistics) 3 Social and Behavioral Science Elective 3 3 Total: 16   FOURTH SEMESTER Business Administration 213 (Principles of Management) 3 Economics 202 (Principles of Microeconomics) 3 Elective 4 3 Laboratory Science Elective 4 Social and Behavioral Science Elective 3 3 Total: 16 Total Credit Hours: 60 1 Mathematics 200 (Calculus for Applications) is a required course for many transfer institutions. Consult with your advisor. 2 Students should consult with their advisor or Advising Center staff in selecting the most appropriate Physical Education course. 3 Courses must be completed from two different Social and Behavioral Science disciplines. 4 Consult with your advisor or Advising Center staff on an appropriate elective course. NOTE: All courses specifically identified by course number are graduation requirements for this program. Business Accounting Certificate Program Overview Robin Imgrund, Division Chair rimgrund@allegany.edu Humanities 17 301-784-5185 This certificate program is designed for persons who desire a concentrated program in accounting and who do not intend to transfer to a four-year institution. Graduates will be prepared to function as office bookkeepers/accountants in a CPA firm or accounting office. All credits are transferable to an associate degree program if the student wishes to pursue further studies. This is a career program and is designed to enable students to seek employment at the program's completion. Students wishing to transfer should consult with their advisor or the Advising Center staff regarding specific program and course transfer issues. Successful completion of this program qualifies a student to apply for a Certificate in Business Accounting. Course Requirements Required Business Courses BUAD-101 Introduction to Business BUAD-108 Personal Finance BUAD-207 Managerial Accounting BUAD-215 Financial Accounting BUAD-218 Accounting Systems and Software Required General Courses COMP-221 or Business Elective Office Applications I or Business Elective COMP-101 Computer Literacy ENG-101 English Composition I Required Elective Courses Please consult with your advisor or the Advising Center staff for selecting appropriate elective courses for graduation.   Economics Elective - 3 credits Mathematic Elective - 3 credits Program Path BUSINESS ACCOUNTING ONE-YEAR CAREER PROGRAM PREPARATION FOR EMPLOYMENT   FIRST SEMESTER