Scottsdale Community College 2012-13 Catalog
Issue link: http://www.e-digitaleditions.com/i/140253
SCOTTSDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE 2013-2014 CATALOG & STUDENT HANDBOOK REQUIREMENTS General Graduation Requirements (AR 2.3.9) Note: Also see Catalog Under Which a Student Graduates (AR 2.2.5) All students are required to complete the degree and/or certificate requirements as approved by the Maricopa Community Colleges Governing Board. The college reserves the right to make necessary course and program changes in order to meet current educational standards. In addition, students must: 1.Be credited in the Admissions and Records Office/Office of Student Enrollment Services with not fewer than: 60 semester credit units in courses numbered 100 or above for the Associate in Arts degree, Associate in Science degree, and Associate in General Studies degree; 60 semester credit units for the Associate in Applied Science degree; 62 semester credit units for the Associate in Business degrees. For specific certificate programs, be credited with not fewer than the minimum total of credit units required for the certificate program. 6.Have removed, thirty (30) days after the anticipated graduation date, all deficiencies on the record to use those courses toward program completion. 7.Have removed any indebtedness to any MCCCD college/center. 8.Have paid required degree or certificate application fee. See fee schedule for charges. See Graduation with Honors for information on honors designation. Certificates/Degrees The Maricopa Community Colleges offer Certificates of Completion as well as Associate Degrees, one of which is conferred on each student who has completed a program of study. These certificates and degrees are as follows: G eneral G r aduat i on Requi r em e n t s GENERAL GRADUATION 47 1.Certificate of Completion (Career Program Specified); Students not continuously enrolled, as outlined in the Catalog Under Which a Student Graduates policy, must satisfy current graduation requirements. 2.Academic Certificate; 2.Have earned a minimum of twelve (12) semester credit units toward the degree or certificate at the district college granting the degree or certificate. The 12 hours in the AAS degree curricula may be in the Required Courses area and/or Restricted Electives courses. Courses from the General Education Core and Distribution area are excluded. In cases where the certificate requires fewer than 12 credit units, a minimum of six credit units must be completed at the college awarding the certificate. The minimum of six credit hours in the certificate or degree curricula may be in the Required Courses area and/or the Restricted Electives. Courses from the General Education Core and Distribution areas are excluded. 4.Associate in Arts; Shared Programs are programs offered at multiple colleges but not available at all colleges. The requirements are identical at all the colleges offering the program. A shared program requires a minimum of six credit hours from the total program requirements to be completed with a grade of "C" or better at the college awarding the certificate or degree. The exception is the Nursing program. For those shared programs with less than six credit hours, the total hours for the program must be completed at the college awarding the certificate. 3.Have filed an application for the degree or certificate with the Office of Admissions and Records on the date Students must apply for graduation from the college where they have successfully completed Block 4 of the Associate in Applied Science in Nursing. 4.Have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.000 at the college granting the degree. 5.Have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.000 in all courses used to fulfill degree requirements. Some specific programs have higher grade requirements. It is the student's responsibility to be aware of these program requirements. 3.General Education Certificate; 5.Associate in Science; 6.Associate in Business; 7.Associate in General Studies; 8.Associate in Applied Science (Career Program Specified). All candidates for a degree and/or certificate must complete the General Graduation Requirements as approved by the MCCCD Governing Board. All students are urged to meet with a faculty advisor, program advisor or counselor as soon as possible to determine which program meets their needs and to plan their course of study. Licensure Disclaimer Maricopa Community Colleges courses and programs prepare students for entry into a variety of professions. Many of these professions require that a person hold an occupational license or certificate in order to work in a particular field. Typically, a person must meet certain legal requirements before obtaining such a license or certificate. These requirements are established by county, state or federal agencies, and often are based on a person's character, or whether the person has been convicted of a criminal offense. It is possible for a student who has obtained a degree or certificate from a community college to be denied the right to work in a particular profession after completing the degree or certificate because of concerns over the student's character or criminal background. Any student preparing to enter a field for which a professional license or certificate is required is strongly advised to consult with the appropriate government agency that issues such credentials. That agency can provide the student complete information about any requirements the law imposes for working in a particular occupation. www.scottsdalecc.edu