Scottsdale Community College 2018-19 Catalog
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SCOTTSDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE w w w . s c o t t s d a l e c c . e d u 2017-2018 CATALOG & STUDENT HANDBOOK 12 H o w t o U s e Y o u r C a t a l o g H o w t o U s e Y o u r C a t a l o g THIS CATALOG WAS DEVELOPED FOR YOU. It includes important information to help you plan for college. The catalog includes information about courses, resources and services, program descriptions, degree requirements and college policies and procedures. THE FOCUS OF THIS CATALOG IS ON YOUR SUCCESS. It provides you with the information to be a successful student. It is your responsibility to review the information and use your catalog. We recommend that you use your catalog in the following ways. Learn about Courses and Degree Requirements • Prior to selecting your courses, review the Academic Calendar, Graduation Requirements and SCC programs and make certain you have the time to meet the course requirements. • Knowing what a course is about and how it fits into your program or academic goals is one of the main requirements for proper course selection. • Course Descriptions begin on page 123. Whether your goal is to complete one course or an Associate Degree, Course Descriptions will provide valuable information. • If you are working to complete an Associate Degree, you will need to become familiar with the General Education Degree Requirements. Degree information begins on page 25. Degree checksheets to help you keep track of your progress are available in the Advisement Center and on SCC's website at https://www.scottsdalecc.edu/programs/degree-and-certificate. Learn Where and How to Get Things Done • The catalog will help you locate resources and assist you in becoming familiar with college policies and procedures. Information is available about resources which can help you, such as Academic Advisement, Admissions and Records, Counseling, Special Services, Financial Aid, and the Library. MCCCD Policies and Procedures begin on page 216, and Student Services and Support information on page 13. • Use your catalog to explore educational and career options available to you. The Counseling faculty are here to help you learn more about your interests, skills, values and personal goals in order to identify a satisfying career. Be sure to keep your address, telephone number, email address, and Academic Plan current in your MyMaricopa account. HOW TO USE YOUR CATALOG