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Degrees and Certificates

The College offers the following degrees, diplomas or

certificates for students who successfully complete

approved programs at the College.

 The associate of arts and sciences degree (AA&S) is

awarded to students majoring in the liberal arts and

specialized curricula such as business

administration, pre-teacher education, general

studies, science and other professional programs

that plan to transfer to a four-year college or

university after completing their LFCC program.

 The associate of applied science degree (AAS) is

awarded to students majoring in one of the

occupational-technical curricula who plan to seek

full-time employment upon graduation from the

College.

 The certificate is awarded to students who complete

one of the approved, non-degree curricula usually

less than two years in length.

Associate Degree Requirements

To be eligible for graduation with an associate degree

from the College, a student must:

1. Fulfill all of the course and credit-hour

requirements of the curriculum with at least 25

percent of the credits for degrees, diplomas,

certificate, or career studies acquired at Lord

Fairfax Community College;

2. Be certified by an appropriate College official for

graduation;

3. Earned a grade point average of at least 2.0 in all

studies attempted that are applicable toward

graduation in their curriculum;

4. Meet any other competency requirements and

complete required exit testing established by the

College;

5. File an official application for graduation which

may be waived in the case of the General

Education Certificate; and

6. Resolve all financial obligations to the College and

return all library and College materials.

Certificate Requirements

To be eligible for graduation with a certificate from

the College, a student must:

1. Fulfill all of the course and credit-hour

requirements of the curriculum with at least 25

percent of the credits for degrees, diplomas,

certificate, or career studies acquired at Lord

Fairfax Community College;

2. Be certified by an appropriate College official for

graduation;

3. Earned a grade point average of at least 2.0 in all

studies attempted that are applicable toward

graduation in their curriculum;

4. Meet any other competency requirements

established by the College;

5. File an official application for graduation which

may be waived in the case of the General

Education Certificate; and

6. Resolve all financial obligations to the College and

return all library and College materials.

Special Academic Policies

Student Development

All curricula placed students shall enroll in a College

Success Skills class (SDV 100, 101, 108) within the first

fifteen (15) credits of their program of study at the

College. The course is designed to help students

transition to college and introduce them to College

resources and services. Effective study skills, career

and academic planning and college transfer are

among the topics offered to help students succeed in

their course work. The requirement may be waived

for students who hold an Associate Degree or

Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited

institution. Other requests for a waiver may be

considered on a case-by-case basis. Students must still

successfully complete the required number of credits

for their degree.

Auditing a Course

Students desiring to attend a course without taking

examinations or receiving credit for the course do so

by registering to audit that course during the

add/drop period. Students pay the regular tuition.

Permission of the faculty member and appropriate

dean is required to audit a class. Audited classes are

not eligible for financial aid.

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Transfer between Curricula

As students proceed in their studies, they may decide

to change their program or curriculum. Students are

encouraged to make an appointment with a counselor

or advisor for assistance.

Graduation

The College holds a formal commencement ceremony

each May. Students completing graduation

requirements in the summer term may receive their

diploma in August. Students who graduate at the end

of the summer or fall terms are considered graduates

of the class the following May. Applications for

graduation and additional information are available

from the Admissions and Records Office.

Graduation Requirements

The catalog in effect on the date a student is formally

admitted to a curriculum/program is used to

determine course and credit requirements for

graduation. The new catalog for each academic year

becomes effective on the first day of June. The College

reserves the right to make changes in the curricular

requirements when necessary. Students are

encouraged to keep up with changes to their

curriculum as listed in new catalogs. In cases where a

student discontinues enrollment at the College for two

consecutive semesters (excluding summer),

graduation requirements are determined by the

catalog in effect during the semester a student re-

enrolls.

Graduation Honors

A student who has fulfilled the applicable program of

study requirements is eligible for graduation honors.

Appropriate honors based upon scholastic

achievements are recorded on the student’s

permanent record as follows:

Cumulative GPA Honor

3.2 Cum laude (with honor)

3.5 Magna cum laude (with high honor)

3.8 Summa cum laude (with highest honor)

Academic Apparel

All students participating in graduation exercises are

required to obtain and wear appropriate academic

apparel as determined by the College.

Classification of Students

Student classification categories:

 Curricular students: Students who have a high

school diploma, GED, or its equivalent, or are

otherwise determined qualified for admission

are designated curricular students. Student

information system files must contain all of the

information required for general admission to

the College as curricular students, and students

must have formally requested and been

admitted to one of the curricula of the College.

 Noncurricular student: A student who has not

been formally admitted to one of the curricula of

the College.

 Full-time student: A student enrolled for 12 or

more credits in a term.

 Part-time student: A student enrolled for fewer

than 12 credits in a term.

 Freshman: A student is classified as a freshman

until 30 semester credits have been completed.

 Sophomore: A student is considered a

sophomore after successfully completing 30

semester credits.

Credits

A credit is equivalent to one collegiate semester hour

credit. Each semester hour of credit given for a course

is based upon approximately one academic hour (50

minutes) of formalized, structured instructional time

weekly for 15 weeks (or equivalent) by each student.

Courses with lab component require extra time. In

addition to instructional time, a scheduled evaluation

or examination period is given for each semester hour

of credit. Courses may consist of

lectures, out-of-class study, laboratory and shop study

or their combinations.

Normal Academic Load

The normal academic load for students is 15–17

credits. The minimum full-time load is 12 credits and

the maximum full-time load is 18 credits, excluding

College Success Skills (SDV 100). A student wishing to

carry an academic load of more than 18 credits must

have the signed approval of a counselor or advisor.

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Change of Registration (dropping, adding and

withdrawing from courses)

Students must follow established add, drop and

withdrawal deadlines as published in the Academic

Calendar each term when making any change in their

class schedule. Failure to do so could place their

academic record in jeopardy. To make changes in

your enrollment (adds or drops) students may use the

Student Information System accessed by logging into

your My LFCC account. For withdrawal, students

must complete a withdrawal request form from the

Admissions and Records Office. It is the student’s

responsibility to be aware of all deadline/penalty

dates listed in the Academic Calendar.

Adding Courses

Students are allowed to register late or add courses

only through the end of the published dates.

Dropping a Course

A student wishing to drop a course must complete the

drop electronically through the student information

system, MyLFCC, by the published last date to drop

and qualify for a refund for the particular course. This

transaction removes the student from the class roll

and no grade is assigned.

Withdrawal (from a course or the College)

A withdrawal from a course is required after the

published last date to drop the course with refund. An

enrollment request form requesting the withdrawal

must be completed and signed by the student. To

withdraw from a course, it is advisable that the

student discuss their withdrawal with the faculty

member teaching the course. In the event the faculty

member is not available, an advisor can sign off on the

form unless otherwise noted in the student’s program

(i.e. nursing). Students enrolled in online courses

should communicate via email with their faculty

member and attach a copy of that conversation to the

withdrawal form. If a student chooses to withdraw

from all courses, an advisor’s signature is required.

Students must not rely on a verbal statement as

evidence of withdrawal. The withdrawal request

becomes effective the date the form is received in the

Admissions and Records Office and must be

processed before the published last date to withdraw

from the course. As described above, a student may

withdraw from a course without academic penalty

through the published withdrawal date for the course,

a period equivalent to the first 60 percent of a term

(session) and receive a grade of W. After that time, the

student receives a grade of F.

An exception can be considered when the

following two conditions exist:

 there are serious mitigating circumstances such as

medical emergencies or other extreme conditions

(as determined by the College)

 the student is passing at the time of the onset of

the mitigating circumstances

The mitigating circumstances must be

documented by the student and presented to an

advisor with the request to withdraw. Requests for

mitigating circumstances must be submitted prior to

the close of business on the last day of classes. If the

mitigating circumstances are approved, the student

may receive a grade of W.

A copy of the documentation will be filed in the

Admissions and Records Office and retained

according to records retention policy.*Financial aid

recipients are strongly advised to meet with a

financial aid officer prior to requesting a withdrawal

to determine the impact this may have on future aid

eligibility.

Dual enrolled students who encounter

mitigating circumstances and need to withdraw

should work with the director of guidance at their

high school sign. The LFCC Director of High School

Outreach’s signature is required for approval.

Cancellation of a Course/Section by the College

Classes with low enrollment may be cancelled before

the course start date. Students should work with an

advisor to identify an open section.

Course Substitutions for Program Requirements

All courses listed for a program are considered

required courses. Substitutions for required courses

must be approved in writing by an advisor and the

appropriate academic dean. The Admissions and

Records Office provides course substitution forms.

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Repeating a Course

Any attempted course that is a repeat of a course

previously attempted under the semester system is

used in the calculation of the cumulative GPA. The

previous semester attempts of the repeated course

appear on the academic record but are not used in the

cumulative GPA calculation or to satisfy graduation

requirements. All courses attempted under the

quarter system appear on the academic record and are

included in the calculation of the GPA. Questions

concerning the repeat policy should be directed to the

Admissions and Records Office.

A student may repeat a course previously taken

but should normally be limited to two enrollments of

the same course. Requests to enroll in the same course

more than twice must be documented and approved

by the College’s chief academic officer, or designee.

This policy does not apply to general usage courses

numbered in the 90s, 95s, 96s, 97s, 98s or 99s.

Examinations

All students are expected to take their examination at

regularly scheduled times. No exceptions will be

made without the permission of the vice president of

academic and student affairs or other appropriate

academic administrator and the instructor of the

course.

Grading System

The grades of A, B, C, D and P are passing grades.

Grades of F and U are failing grades. R and I are

interim grades. Individual instructors determine

criteria for letter grade assignments described in

individual course syllabi.

Explanation of Grades

The quality of performance in any academic course is

reported by a letter grade, assigned by the instructor.

These grades denote the character of study and are

assigned quality points as follows:

A Excellent 4 grade points per credit

B Good 3 grade points per credit

C Average 2 grade points per credit

D Pass 1 grade point per credit

F Failure 0 grade points per credit

I Incomplete No credit, used for verifiable,

unavoidable reasons.

I Incomplete

No grade point credit. The “I” grade is to be used only

for verifiable unavoidable reasons that a student is

unable to complete a course within the normal course

time. To be eligible to receive an “I” grade, the student

must (1) have satisfactorily completed more than 50%

of the course requirements and (2) must request the

faculty member to assign the “I” grade and indicate

why it is warranted. The faculty member has the

discretion to decide whether the “I” grade will be

awarded. Since the “incomplete” extends enrollment

in the course, requirements for satisfactory

completion shall be established through consultation

between the faculty member and the student. In

assigning the “I” grade, the faculty member must

complete documentation that (1) states the reason for

assigning the grade; (2) specifies the work to be

completed and indicates its percentage in relation to

the total work of the course; (3) specifies the date by

which the work must be completed; and (4) identifies

the default grade (B, C, D, F, P, R, or U) based upon

course work already completed. Completion dates

may not be set beyond the subsequent semester (to

include summer term) without written approval of

the Chief Academic Officer of the campus. The

student will be provided a copy of the documentation.

College will establish procedures to ensure that all “I”

grades that have not been changed by the faculty

member through the normal grade change processes

are subsequently changed to the default grade

assigned by the faculty member. An “I” grade will be

changed to a “W” only under documented mitigating

circumstances which must be approved by the Chief

Academic Officer of the campus.

P Pass

No grade point credit. Applies only to Non-

developmental studies courses. Pass grades carry

academic credit but are not included within GPA

calculations. A maximum of seven semester credit

hours from courses for which the P grade has been

awarded may be applied toward completion of a

degree, diploma or certificate.

R Re-enroll

No grade point credit; the “R” grade may be used as a

grade option, in developmental and ESL courses only,

to indicate satisfactory progress toward meeting

course objectives. In order to complete course

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objectives, students receiving an “R” grade must re-

enroll in the course and pay the specified tuition.

S Satisfactory

No grade point credit. Indicating satisfactory

completion of course objectives, this is used only for

developmental studies courses numbered 01–09 and

English as a Second Language (ESL) courses

numbered 11–16.

U Unsatisfactory

No grade point credit (applies to developmental

studies courses numbered 01–09 and ESL courses

numbered 11–16).

W Withdrawal

No credit. A grade of withdrawal indicates an official

withdrawal from a course after the last date to be

eligible for a refund.

A Audit

Student desiring to attend a course without taking the

examination or receiving credit for the course may do

so by registering to audit through the usual

registration process and paying the normal tuition.

Permission of the division dean or another

appropriate academic administrator is required to

audit a course. Audited courses carry no credit and do

not count as a part of the student’s course load.

Students desiring to change status in a course from

audit to credit or from credit to audit must do so

within the add/drop period for the course. Students

who desire to earn credit for a previously audited

course must re-enroll in the course for credit and pay

normal tuition to earn a grade other than “X”.

Advanced standing credit should not be awarded for

a previously audited course.

(D Academic Renewal

(F) Academic Renewal

No credit.

Grade Point Average (GPA)

GPA is determined by dividing the total number of

grade points earned in courses by the total number of

credits attempted. The cumulative GPA includes all

courses attempted. When students repeat a course,

only the last grade earned is counted in the

computation of the cumulative GPA and for satisfying

curricular requirements.

Grading—Developmental Studies Courses

A grade of S is assigned for satisfactory completion of

developmental studies courses numbered 1–9 and

ESL courses. S grades are not included in GPA

calculation. Students making satisfactory progress but

not completing all of the instructional objectives for a

developmental studies course or an ESL course will be

graded with an R (re-enroll) and must re-enroll to

complete the course objectives.

Students not making satisfactory progress in a

developmental studies course or an ESL course will be

graded U. Students should consult with the instructor

to determine the subsequent sequence of courses for

students receiving a grade of U.

Grade Reports

Grade reports are available to students by the

published date each semester. Students must access

the student information system to view their grade

report.

Grade Appeal Policy

Evaluation of student performance, reflected in the

final course grade, becomes a part of the permanent

student record of the College and is recorded on the

College transcript for the student. Based upon factors

relating to the achievement of course objectives, this

grade is assessed by the instructor according to the

policies of the College, and is considered final, unless

a student files an appropriate appeal in a timely

manner.

When a student believes that a final grade has

been determined incorrectly, the student must file a

written report with the instructor (with a copy to the

instructor’s dean) identifying specifically the reason(s)

for the appeal and including any supporting

documentation. This written report (with a copy to

the instructor’s dean) must be filed with the instructor

as soon as possible but no later than 10 business days

after the first day of class of the next regular

(fall/spring) semester. Within 10 business days

following receipt of the appeal, the instructor will

communicate the decision about whether or not to

change the grade, and if so, the new grade, to the

student in writing with a copy to the dean.

If the matter is not mutually resolved within 10

business days after notification of the instructor’s

decision, the student may appeal to the appropriate

dean by submitting a written request for a review of

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the case at a formal hearing of the student, the

instructor and the dean. The dean’s response to the

appeal will be issued within 10 business days of the

formal hearing. The decision of the dean will be

considered final and binding.

Academic Renewal

Students who previously earned grades of F or D at

LFCC may request academic renewal once they have

returned to LFCC after being separated from the

College for a period of five or more consecutive years

and have a GPA of 2.5 or higher in the first 12

semester hours completed after re-enrollment.

Contact the Admissions and Records Office for more

information and the Academic Renewal Request form.

Academic Recognition

President’s List

This recognition is given to students who achieve a

GPA of 3.8 or above without F or U grades in any

academic semester with 12 or more credits completed.

Dean’s List

This recognition is given to students who achieve a

GPA of 3.2 or above without F or U grades in any

academic semester with 12 or more credits completed.

Continuing Education Unit

The Continuing Education Unit (CEU) recognizes an

individual’s participation in selected professional and

personal development activities. One CEU is

equivalent to 10 contact hours of participation in a

seminar or class that meets specific criteria as set forth

by the student’s governing professional organization.

Satisfactory completion of activities awarding CEUs is

based on some predetermined level of attendance or

on a combination of attendance and performance. The

College maintains a permanent record for each

participant who successfully completes a program or

activity. CEUs and such academic credit units as

semester or quarter hours are separate and distinct

units of measure and may not be interchanged.

Other Administrative Information and

Policies

Annual Notice: Family Educational Rights and

Privacy Act

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act

(FERPA) affords students certain rights with respect

to their education records. These rights include:

1. The right to inspect and review the student’s

education records within 45 days of the date the

College receives a request for access. Students

should submit to the admissions and records

officer, or other appropriate official, written

requests that identify the record(s) they wish to

inspect. The College official will make

arrangements for access and notify the student of

the time and place where the records may be

inspected. If the College official to whom the

request was submitted does not maintain the

records, that official will advise the student of the

correct official to whom the request should be

addressed.

2. The right to request the amendment of the

student’s education records that the student

believes are inaccurate or misleading. Students

may ask the College to amend a record they

believe is inaccurate or misleading by writing to

the admissions and records officer. Students need

to clearly identify the part of the record requested

to be changed and specify its inaccuracy or

misrepresentation. If the College decides not to

amend the record as requested by the student, it

will notify the student and advise the student of

the right to a hearing regarding the request for

amendment. Additional information regarding

the hearing procedures will be provided to the

student when notified of the right to a hearing.

3. The right to consent to disclosures of personally

identifiable information contained in the student’s

education records, except to the extent that

FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent.

One exception, which permits disclosure without

consent, is disclosure to school officials with

legitimate educational interests.

A school official has a legitimate educational interest

if the official needs to review an education record in

order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility. A

school official is a person employed by the College in

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an administrative, supervisory, academic or research

or support staff position (including law enforcement

unit personnel and health staff); a person or company

with whom the College has contracted (such as an

attorney, auditor or collection agent); a person serving

on the College Board; or a student serving on an

official committee such as a disciplinary or grievance

committee, or assisting another school official in

performing his or her tasks.

The bookstore at LFCC has a legitimate

educational interest and thus access to student

financial aid records for verification of sufficient funds

for the purchasing of books and supplies.

4. The right to file a complaint with the U.S.

Department of Education concerning alleged

failures by the College to comply with the

requirements of FERPA.

Student Directory Information

As provided for by FERPA, the College may disclose

“directory information” relating to students as

follows:

1. Name

2. Address

3. Electronic mail address

4. Telephone listing

5. Major field of study

6. Dates of attendance

7. Grade level

8. Number of credit hours

9. Degrees, honors and awards received

10. The most recent previous educational agency

or institution attended

11. Participation in officially recognized activities

and sports

12. Weight and height of members of athletic

teams

13. Photos

Any student who objects to having any or all of the

directory information disclosed without his/her

written consent must notify the Admissions and

Records Office in writing each semester by the first

day of classes.

Student Education Records

The student’s permanent official education record is

kept in the Admissions and Records Office. To protect

the student’s right to confidentiality, the Admissions

and Records Office exercises strict control over these

records. The admissions and records officer is

responsible for education records and requests for

information regarding them should be filed with this

office.

Student Records Retention Policy

The permanent academic record is the only official

document of a student’s academic history and the

only official document used for record reconciliation.

All other student documents are subject to disposal by

the College in accordance with VCCS policy.

Nondiscrimination Statement

Lord Fairfax Community College does not

discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national

origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation

or disability in its programs or activities. For more

information, please contact: Karen Foreman, Human

Resource Manager, 173 Skirmisher Lane, Middletown,

VA 22645-1745 or kforeman@lfcc.edu.

Academic Honesty

The LFCC experience depends on the absolute

integrity of the work completed by each student.

Students maintain a high standard of honor in their

course work. Academic honesty is essential to develop

students’ full intellectual potential and self-esteem.

Academic dishonesty involves, but is not limited to,

one of the following: giving or receiving, offering or

soliciting unauthorized assistance on any exam or

assignment; plagiarism; and collusion. Procedures in

cases of academic dishonesty are outlined in the LFCC

student handbook.

Student Conduct—Discipline

Each College student is considered a responsible adult

who maintains appropriate standards of conduct. All

students are expected to conduct themselves

appropriately in class, at College-related events, when

dealing with fellow students and staff, when using

College equipment and resources and when online.

Failure to meet standards of conduct acceptable to the

College may result in disciplinary probation or

dismissal, depending upon the nature of the offense.

All students are required to familiarize themselves

with the College’s rules and regulations as

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printed in the student handbook, and particularly

with LFCC’s Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities and

Conduct section.

Disruptive Classroom Behavior

All students are expected to be in compliance with the

College’s Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities and

Conduct section of the student handbook. This policy

outlines misconduct that is subject to disciplinary

action.

Student Complaint Procedure

The College supports the rights of students to bring

forth complaints and is committed to resolving these

matters in a fair and timely manner. This policy

applies to all enrolled students in matters relating to

other students, faculty, administrators and staff at all

LFCC locations.

Students dissatisfied with a grade should follow

procedures outlined in the grade appeal policy

located in the LFCC catalog. Concerns regarding

discipline or sexual harassment should be reported as

described in the College Catalog and student

handbook. A student who has a concern is

encouraged to attempt to resolve the complaint in an

informal manner. A reasonable effort should be made

to resolve the complaint in an informal manner. If a

satisfactory resolution cannot be reached informally,

the student may appeal in writing by submitting a

complain form. By doing so, the issue becomes a

formal complaint.

Formal Complaint

The student must complete and submit a complaint

form (available in the Student Services Office and

electronically at the College’s official website) within

ten (10) business days of his/her initial attempt to

resolve the matter. The College will neither entertain

complaints that are not in writing or which are

anonymous, nor will it consider complaints sent

electronically or through facsimile transmission.

Formal complaints will be logged and forwarded to

the appropriate respondent for further action.

1. For academic matters, the formal complaint will be

reviewed and addressed by the Dean of the

division involved in the complaint. Complaints

regarding student service issues, such as

admissions and financial aid, will be reviewed and

addressed by the Dean of Students at the

respective campus where the complaint was

lodged. Complaints about a Dean or Associate Vice

President should be made directly to the Vice

President of Academic and Student Affairs.

2. Upon receiving the complaint form, the

appropriate Dean will arrange a conference with

the student to discuss the issue within ten (10)

business days. After the conference, the Dean will

render his/her decision, in writing, to the student

and the college employee involved.

3. If a satisfactory resolution is not reached as a result

of the conference, the student may appeal within

five (5) business days to the Vice President of

Academic and Student Affairs. The Vice President

of Academic and Student Affairs will review the

complaint form and any supporting

documentation and render a decision, in writing,

within five (5) business days. If the student is not

satisfied with the Vice President’s decision, he/she

may request that the President review the findings.

4. The President maintains the right to refuse any

request for appeal for insufficient cause. The

decision of the President shall be final.

Student Status

Good Standing

Students are considered to be in good academic

standing if they maintain a minimum grade point

average (GPA) of 2.0 per semester, are eligible to re-

enroll at the College, and are not on academic

suspension or dismissal status.

Academic Warning

Students who fail to attain a GPA of 2.0 for any

semester shall be placed on academic warning.

Students on academic warning are encouraged to

consult with an advisor/counselor and take advantage

of academic support services provided by the college.

Academic Probation

Students who fail to maintain a cumulative GPA of 1.5

shall be on academic probation until such time as their

cumulative average is 1.75 or better. The statement

“Academic Probation” shall be placed on their

permanent records. Students on probation are

ineligible for appointive or elective office in student

organizations unless special permission is granted by

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the vice president or another College administrator.

Students may be required to carry less than a normal

load the following semester and are required to

consult with an advisor/ counselor. Students shall be

placed on probation only after they have attempted

12(twelve) semester credits.

Academic Suspension

Students on academic probation who fail to attain a

semester GPA of 1.5 for or better shall be placed on

suspension only after they have attempted 24

semester credits. The statement “Academic

Suspension” shall be placed on the students’

permanent records. A student who has been informed

of the academic suspension may submit an appeal in

writing to the assistant registrar or registrar for

reconsideration. Suspended students may be

readmitted after the suspension period by submitting

a written request for readmission. Students are placed

on suspension only after they have attempted 24

semester credit hours. Suspended students may be

reinstated at the conclusion of the suspension period

by submitting an appeal to the registrar. Students who

have been reinstated from academic suspension must

achieve a 2.0 GPA for the semester of their

reinstatement and must earn at least a 1.75 GPA in

each subsequent semester of attendance. The

statement “Subject to Dismissal” shall be placed on

the students’ permanent records.

Students who have been reinstated from academic

suspension will remain subject to dismissal until their

cumulative GPA is raised to a minimum of 1.75.

Reinstated students may be required to carry less than

a normal course load the following semester and are

required to consult with their advisor/counselor.

Academic Dismissal

Students who do not attain at least a 2.0 GPA for the

semester of reinstatement following academic

suspension shall be academically dismissed. Students

who achieve at least a 2.0 GPA for the semester of

their reinstatement following academic suspension

must earn at least a 1.75 GPA in each subsequent

semester of enrollment. Failure to attain a 1.75 GPA in

each subsequent semester until the cumulative GPA

reaches 1.75 shall result in result in academic

dismissal. The statement “Academic Dismissal” shall

be placed on the students’ permanent records.

Academic dismissal is normally permanent. In

exceptional circumstances, students may appeal to the

assistant registrar or registrar and be reinstated.

Students who have been reinstated after academic

dismissal will remain subject to dismissal until their

cumulative GPA is raised to a minimum of 1.75.

Reinstated students may be required to carry less

than a normal course load the following semester and

are required to consult with their advisor/counselor.

Transcript Requests

There is no fee charged for sending transcripts. This

policy is subject to change. Students may request

transcripts electronically from their MyLFCC student

information account. All other requests for a

transcript must include the signature and student

identification number/Social Security number of the

student.

The College does not provide copies of transcripts

from other schools. Such copies must be obtained

from the originating source. Students must provide

written authorization at the time of the transcript

request in order for any other person to pick-up a

student transcript.

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General Education

General education encompasses the common

knowledge, skills and attitudes required by each

individual to be effective as a person, worker,

consumer and citizen. Programs of study in transfer

curricula and occupational technical programs are

designed to promote the achievement of the following

general education competencies established by the

Virginia Community College System. Degree

graduates will demonstrate the ability to:

Area 1: Communication

1.1 understand and interpret complex materials

1.2 assimilate, organize, develop, and present an idea

formally and informally

1.3 use Standard English

1.4 use appropriate verbal and non-verbal responses

in interpersonal relations and group discussions

1.5 use listening skills

1.6 recognize the role of culture in communication

Area 2: Critical Thinking

2.1 discriminate among degrees of credibility,

accuracy, and reliability of inferences drawn from

given data

2.2 recognize parallels, assumptions, or

presuppositions in any given source of

information

2.3 evaluate the strengths and relevance of

arguments on a particular question or issue

2.4 weigh evidence and decide if generalizations or

conclusions based on the given data are

warranted

2.5 determine whether certain conclusions or

consequences are supported by the information

provided

2.6 use problem solving skills

Area 3: Cultural and Social Understanding

3.1 assess the impact that social institutions have on

individuals and culture—past, present, and future

3.2 describe their own as well as others’ personal

ethical systems and values within social

institutions

3.3 recognize the impact that arts and humanities

have upon individuals and cultures

3.4 recognize the role of language in social and

cultural contexts

3.5 recognize the interdependence of distinctive

world-wide social, economic, geo-political, and

cultural systems

Area 4: Information Literacy

4.1 determine the nature and extent of the

information needed

4.2 access needed information effectively and

efficiently

4.3 evaluate information and its sources critically and

incorporate selected information into his or her

knowledge base

4.4 use information effectively, individually or as a

member of a group, to accomplish a specific

purpose

4.5 understand many of the economic, legal, and

social issues surrounding the use of information

and access and use information ethically and

legally

Area 5: Personal Development

5.1 develop and/or refine personal wellness goals

5.2develop and/or enhance the knowledge, skills, and

understanding to make informed academic,

social, personal, career, and interpersonal

decisions

Area 6: Quantitative Reasoning

6.1 use logical and mathematical reasoning within

the context of various disciplines

6.2 interpret and use mathematical formulas

6.3 interpret mathematical models such as graphs,

tables and schematics and draw inferences from

them

6.4 use graphical, symbolic, and numerical methods

to analyze, organize, and interpret data

6.5 estimate and consider answers to mathematical

problems in order to determine reasonableness

6.6 represent mathematical information numerically,

symbolically, and visually, using graphs and

charts

Area 7: Scientific Reasoning

7.1 generate an empirically evidenced and logical

argument

7.2 distinguish a scientific argument from a non-

scientific argument

7.3 reason by deduction, induction and analogy

7.4 distinguish between causal and correlational

relationships

7.5 recognize methods of inquiry that lead to

scientific knowledge

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The Honors Program

The LFCC Honors Program is designed to challenge

and reward students who are intellectually motivated

and academically able through opportunities for in-

depth study and interaction with like-minded

students. A student may obtain honors credit by

earning credit in an honors section, by fulfilling the

honors component in a regular course as specified by

the course professor or by completing a special one-

credit honors seminar. A grade of A or B is required in

a course or seminar in order to earn honors credit.

Faculty recommendation or approval is required for

enrollment in an honors seminar.

Honors credit is noted on the student’s transcript

for each course or seminar in which it is earned.

Graduating students with a GPA of 3.2 or higher, who

have earned honors credit in at least three courses (for

a total of ten (10) credits) plus one honors seminar,

receive the title “Honors Program Scholar” which is

designated on their transcript and diploma.

Developmental Studies

English foundations and math essentials courses are

offered to meet these needs:

1. prepare individuals for admission to college

programs

2. assist students already pursuing coursework

who are experiencing difficulties or want to

improve their efficiency

3. provide an opportunity for individuals

interested in improving their skills in

particular areas but are not necessarily

enrolled in a program

Students can enroll in courses to meet these three

types of needs both during the regular school year

and during the summer term.

eLearning

eLearning (which is an abbreviation for electronic

learning) is sometimes referred to as distance learning.

ELearning takes place when an instructor and

students are separated by physical distance and

various technologies are used to bridge the

instructional gap. LFCC offers eLearning in three

basic formats: online, hybrid and compressed video.

Online

An online course is a course that uses the Internet and

the World Wide Web (Web) exclusively to deliver

content and does not have any activities that occur at

a single designated time and specified physical

location. Online courses are often referred to as Web-

based courses. In these courses, 100 percent of the

course content is delivered online either through

synchronous (real-time) or asynchronous (students

and instructor not necessarily online at the same time)

communication. These courses allow students the

flexibility of completing their coursework using

connectivity provided through the Internet and Web.

Students enrolled in these courses use a Blackboard

course management system account and student e-

mail account provided by the VCCS to access the

course materials and communicate with and send

assignments to their instructors. Some courses may

require attendance for on-campus labs or proctored

testing. Such requirements are noted in the Class

Schedule.

Hybrid Courses

Hybrid courses blend face-to-face instruction with

online instruction and activities. In other words, a

hybrid course is a course that uses the Internet and

Web to deliver a portion of its content in lieu of

traditional classroom hours. Internet access is

required since much of the course material, activities,

and interaction is accomplished through the VCCS

Blackboard course management system.

Compressed Video (Live Interactive Television)

A compressed video course is sometimes referred to

as a live interactive television course. These courses are

live, real-time courses that meet on campus in a

special distance learning classroom. Since the courses

are real-time, the days and times of the courses are

fixed. A typical distance learning classroom is

equipped with multi-way audio and video technology

which includes a large display for student viewing,

computer for instruction, document camera, DVD

player, and phone/fax for support. Students who

participate in a compressed video course may be at a

physical location for instruction that is different from

their where their instructor is facilitating the lesson.

For example, the instructor may meet face-to-face

with students at the Middletown Campus and televise

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the live lecture to students at the Fauquier Campus

and/or the Luray-Page County Center. Synchronous

real-time interaction is facilitated through the

technology that connects all of the participating sites.

In other words, students can hear, see, and speak to

the instructor and the instructor, in turn, can interact

with the students in the same manner.

Is Online Learning Right for You?

Although there are a number of benefits to online and

hybrid learning, the success of students depends

highly on good time management, self-discipline and

self-motivation. Additionally, online and hybrid

learners must have proficiency in computer literacy

and competency. In order to help you be a more

successful distance learning student, we strongly

recommend you examine your learning preferences

and technology-related skills before registering for an

online or hybrid course.

Old Dominion University –

TELETECHNET

LFCC’s Fauquier and Middletown Campuses serve as

hosts for Old Dominion University’s (ODU)

TELETECHNET program (TTN). The TTN program

is an interactive distance education program that

enables students throughout Virginia to earn

undergraduate, masters, and a PhD from a fully

accredited University without leaving their area of

residence. ODU is accredited through the Southern

Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). ODU

offers a traditional college degree in a distance setting.

TELETECHNET students complete the first two years

of college at the host site, LFCC, and then transfer to

ODU to complete the remaining required coursework

for the Bachelor degree. Courses are broadcast in live

lecture format from the main campus in Norfolk

through satellite technology to the LFCC campuses or

as web based or video streaming format. ODU

degrees are work-force based and select degrees are

offered through distance learning. Students interested

in taking courses or University admission should

contact the Site Director for the Fauquier or

Middletown campus. The site office for Middletown

is located in the Corron Community Center and the

Fauquier site office is located in Wolk Hall.

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General Education Minimum Requirements for Associate Degrees in the VCCS

AA AS AA&S AAA/AAS

Communication

6 6 6 3

Humanities / Fine Arts 6 6 6 3

Foreign Language 6 0 0 0

(Intermediate Level)

Social / Behavioral Sciences 9 9

(b)

9 3

(a)

Natural Sciences 7 7 7 0-3

(a)

Mathematics 6 6

(d)

Personal Development

(e)

2 2 2 2

Other Requirements for Associate Degrees:

Major field courses and electives (columns 1-3) 18-21 24-27 24-27 49-53

(f)

Career/technical courses (column 4) ____ ____ ____ ____

Total for Degree

(g)

60-63 60-63

(h)

60-63

(h)

65-69

(h)

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Notes: The VCCS Policy Manual, Section 2-IV-C, defines general education within the VCCS. Sections 2.7.3, 3.4.10, and 3.5.1 of

the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) Principles of Accreditation specify general education requirements.

Colleges must address all SACS requirements, the SCHEV Core Competencies, and the general education goal areas listed in

this VCCS Policy Manual.

(a) Must include at least one course in English composition.

(b) Only 6 semester hours of social/behavioral sciences are required for engineering majors who plan to transfer to a

baccalaureate degree engineering program that requires 6 or fewer hours in this category, provided that the

college/university publishes such requirements in its transfer guide.

requirements, SACS principles require that general education courses be general in nature and must not "...narrowly focus

on those skills, techniques, and procedures peculiar to a particular occupation or profession."

(d) Only 3 semester hours of mathematics are required for the General Studies major.

(e) Personal development includes health, physical education, or recreation courses that promote physical and emotional

wellbeing and student development courses. Must include at least one student development course.

(f) AAA/AAS degrees must contain a minimum of 15 semester hours of general education. Students should plan to take at

least 30 hours in the major; the remaining hours will be appropriate to the major.

(g) All college-level course prerequisites must be included in the total credits required for each program.

(h) Credit range for engineering programs is 60-72 semester hour credits. Credit range for AAA/AAS programs is 65-69,

including nursing. For other programs in the Health Technologies, the range is 65-72 semester hour credits.

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General Education Courses Approved to Meet General Education Requirements

All Programs (excluding Liberal Arts)

Communication Electives:

CST 100, 110, 126

English Electives:

ENG 111, 112

Health/Physical Education Electives:

All HLT and PED courses

History Electives:

HIS 111, 112, 121, 122

Humanities/Fine Arts Electives:

ART 100, 101, 102

ASL 201, 202

CST 130, 141

ENG (all 200-level literature courses)

Foreign Languages –All 200-level courses

HUM (all except 195, 295)

MUS 121, 122

PHI (all courses)

REL (all except 217)

Literature Electives:

ENG 241, 242, 243, 244, 251, 252, 276, 278, 279

Mathematics Electives:

MTH 151, 152, 163, 164, 173, 174, 240,

271, 272

Science with Laboratory Electives:

BIO 101, 102, 141, 142

CHM 101, 102, 111, 112

GOL 105, 106

NAS 125, 130

PHY 101, 102, 201, 202, 241, 242

Social/Behavioral Science Electives:

ECO 201, 202

GEO 210, 220

HIS 111, 112, 121, 122, 141, 142, 251, 252, 253,

254, 267, 269, 276, 279

PLS 135, 211, 212, 241, 242

PSY 200, 215, 216, 230, 235, 236, 245, 265, 270

SOC 200, 210, 215, 266, 268

Approved Transfer Electives:

Any of the courses listed on this page (in addition to the

ones below) may be used to meet an Approved Transfer

Elective requirement.

ACC 211, 212

ART 100, 103, 114, 121, 122, 131, 132, 138, 153,

154, 235, 236, 241, 242, 243, 244, 271, 272, 283,

284

ASL 101, 102

BIO 150, 206

CHM 241, 242, 245, 246, 260, 261

CST 126, 130, 131, 132, 136, 141, 229

EDU 200, 254, 280

ENG (all remaining courses)

Foreign Languages (all 100-level courses)

HIS (all remaining courses)

ITE 115, 120

MUS 111, 112, 136, 137, 163, 164, 165, 185

PLS (all remaining courses)

REL 217

SOC (all remaining courses)

The courses listed on this page may be used to meet requirements at LFCC; however, it does not mean it will

meet the same requirement at another college/university. It is recommended that you check with your transfer

institution prior to selecting courses.

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Communications (9 credits total)

Communication Electives (3 credits):

CST 100, 110, 126

English Electives (6 credits):

ENG 111, 112

Cultural/Social Understanding (30-32 credits total)

Fine Arts Electives (3 Credits):

ART 101, 102, 103, 114, 121, 122, 131, 132,

138, 153, 154, 235, 236, 241, 242, 243, 244,

271, 272

ENG 211, 212, 215, 216, 217, 218, 261, 262

MUS 111, 112, 131, 121, 122, 136, 137, 163,

164, 165, 185

Foreign Language Electives (6-8 credits):

SPA 101, 102, 201, 202

FRE 101, 102, 201, 202

GER 101, 102, 201, 202

Global Studies Electives (3 credits):

ART 103

ENG 251, 252, 244, 255

GEO 210, 220

HIS 111, 112, 251, 252, 253, 254, 267

HUM 100, 150

PLS 241, 242

REL 100, 230, 237

SOC 211, 212

History Electives (6 credits):

HIS 111, 112, 121, 122

Humanities Electives (6 credits):

ART 100, 101, 102

ASL 201, 202

CST 130, 141

ENG (all 200-level literature courses)

Foreign Languages-All 200-level courses

HUM (all except 195, 295)

MUS 121, 122

PHI (all except 227)

REL (all except 217)

Literature Electives (3 credits):

ENG 241, 242, 243, 244, 251, 252, 276, 278, 279

Social Science Electives (3 credits):

ECO 201, 202

GEO 210, 220

HIS 111, 112, 121, 122, 141, 142, 251, 252, 253, 254, 267, 269,

276, 279

PLS 135, 211, 212, 241, 242,

PSY 200, 215, 216, 230, 235, 236, 245, 265, 270

SOC 200, 210, 215, 266, 268

Information Literacy (3 credits total)

ITE 115

Personal Development (2 credits total)

All HLT and PED courses (1 credit)

SDV 100 (1 credit)

Quantitative Reasoning (6 credits total)

Mathematics Electives (6 credits):

MTH 151, 152, 163, 164, 173, 174, 240, 271, 272

Scientific Reasoning (8 credits total)

Science with Laboratory Electives (8 credits):

BIO 101, 102, 141, 142

CHM 101, 102, 111, 112

GOL 105, 106

NAS 125, 130

PHY 101, 102, 201, 202, 241, 242

Approved Transfer Electives (3 credits):

Any of the course listed (in addition to the ones below) may

be used to meet an Approved Transfer Elective requirement.

ACC 211, 212

ART 100, 103, 114, 121, 122, 131, 132, 138, 153, 154, 235, 236,

241, 242, 243, 244, 271, 272, 283, 284

ASL 101, 102

BIO 150, 206

CHM 241, 242, 245, 246, 260, 261

CST 126, 130, 131, 132, 136, 141, 229

EDU 200, 254, 280

ENG (all remaining courses)

Foreign Languages (all 100-level courses)

HIS (all remaining courses)

HUM (all remaining courses)

ITE 115, 120

MTH 275, 277, 285

MUS 111, 112, 136, 137, 163, 164, 165, 185

PLS (all remaining courses)

REL 217

SOC (all remaining courses)

Approved Electives for the Liberal Arts Degree

The courses listed on this page may be used to meet requirements at LFCC; however, it does not mean it will meet the

same requirement at another college/university. It is recommended that you check with your transfer institution prior to

selecting courses.

General Engineering Technology

Technical Electives by Specialization as of 3/22/2013

Note: Technical electives listed do not have to be taken in the semester listed but doing so typically keeps a student’s program

on track especially considering prerequisites. Since some technical electives are only offered in a specific semester keeping a

program on track is very important. For example CIV 171 is only offered in the fall semesters and it is a prerequisite for CIV

172 which is only offered in the spring semesters. It is also important to understand that the technical electives listed are the

only approved technical electives. Any other courses to be used as technical electives must be approved by program faculty

and must have sufficient justification for approval.

Mechanical Engineering Technology:

Second Year, first semester, technical electives: MTH 271, MTH 173, CHM 111, CIV 171, ELE 133

Second Year, second semester, technical electives: MTH 272, ELE 134, CIV 172, ARC 240

Civil Engineering Technology:

Second Year, first semester, technical electives: MTH 271, MTH 173, CHM 111, ARC 222

Second Year, second semester, technical electives: MTH 272, IND 145

Computer Aided Drafting Engineering Technology:

First Year, second semester, technical electives: ELE 133, MTH 163

Second Year, first semester, technical electives: ARC 240, MTH 241

Industrial Electricity and Controls Engineering Technology:

Second Year, first semester, technical electives: ELE 239, MTH 163

Second Year, second semester, technical electives: ELE 240, MTH 241

Technical Operations Engineering Technology:

If they have employment related to their program students should check with their employer before selecting their technical

electives. Otherwise students should work with program faculty to pick appropriate electives for their targeted type of

employment.

Second Year, first semester, technical electives: Any course with the following prefixes ELE, MEC, CAD, ARC, WEL, AIR,

CHM, PHY, GEO, MTH, BIO

Second Year, second semester, technical electives: Any course with the following prefixes ELE, MEC, CAD, ARC, WEL, AIR,

CHM, PHY, GEO, MTH, BIO

Courses Requiring Reading Prerequisite

Many LFCC courses require an English or math

placement. To determine whether placement applies

to a specific course, see Course Descriptions

beginning on page141.

Core Computer Competency Requirements

Overview

A minimum level of proficiency in the use of

computers and various software applications is

essential in today’s technological world. Therefore,

LFCC requires each degree-seeking student to

demonstrate proficiency in using a Windows-based

operating system, along with components of an

integrated productivity software package, including

word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation

and/or communication applications.

Requirements:

The majority of the College’s associate degrees require

that students complete a computer course such as ITE

115 - Basic Computer Literacy or equivalent. In lieu of

completing a basic computer proficiency course,

students may demonstrate proficiency in the core

computer competencies. Students who successfully

demonstrate proficiency in using a Windows-based

operating system along with word processing,

spreadsheet, database, presentation, and

communications applications may then select an

appropriate elective to complete the required credit

hours for their degree.

Computer Competency Testing

LFCC requires many degree-seeking students to

demonstrate proficiency in computer operations and

software applications. Students may take ITE 115 in

computer literacy and competency. Students may

demonstrate proficiency in core computer

competencies by passing each of the three sections of

the IC

-Internet and Computing Core Certification

(Computer Competency Certification Exam). The

three sections cover topics in Computing

Fundamentals, Key Applications, and Living Online.

Each section requires the purchase of an exam

voucher. In the event of a student not passing a

section, two retakes are allowed with the purchase of

additional vouchers. There is a one day waiting

period required for the initial retake and a one day

waiting period for the second retake. Student should

allow approximately three hours to complete all three

exams.

Individuals seeking IC

certification are required

to take and pass all three IC

exam sections. Each

section must receive a passing score to achieve the

LFCC computer literacy requirement. If students

don’t pass the exam or if they feel that they need to

improve their computer skills, they must take a

computer course.

However, after passing the IC

exam, students

neither earn college credit for exam certification nor

fulfill computer competency requirements at

transferring universities or colleges. Students who

successfully demonstrate proficiency may then select

an appropriate elective to complete the required credit

hours for their degree.

Classification of Programs

Programs offered by the College may be classified

both by their purpose and by the degree or certificate

to which they lead. College-parallel transfer programs

lead to an associate of arts and sciences (AA&S)

degree. They are intended to prepare students for

transfer to four-year baccalaureate programs.

Occupational-technical programs, intended to

prepare students for specific occupations, lead to an

associate of applied science (AAS) degree, a certificate

completion of these programs, students may choose to

enter the workforce or pursue additional education or

training options.

The College reserves the right to withdraw

program offerings if there is not sufficient demand or

for other appropriate reasons.

The programs of study offered at LFCC are as follows:

College Transfer Two-Year Degree Programs:

Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree in Business

Administration

Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree in Education

Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree in General

Studies

Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree in Liberal Arts

Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree in Liberal Arts:

Communication Specialization

Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree in Liberal Arts:

Fine Arts Specialization

Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree in Liberal Arts:

Philosophy and Religion Specialization

Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree in Science

Administrative Support Technology Degrees and

Certificates

Associate of Applied Science Degree in

Administrative Support Technology

Associate of Applied Science Degree in

Administrative Support Technology:

Virtual Assistant Specialization

Associate of Applied Science Degree in Paralegal

Studies

Certificate in Office Legal Assistant/Paralegal Studies

Certificate in Office Systems Assistant

Career Studies Certificate: Information Processing

Technician

Business Degrees and Certificates

Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree in Business

Administration

Associate of Applied Science Degree in Accounting

Associate of Applied Science Degree in Management

Career Studies Certificate: Entrepreneurship

Career Studies Certificate: General Business

Career Studies Certificate: Sales Management and

Marketing

Career Studies Certificate: Small Business

Management

Career Studies Certificate: Supervision

Education Degrees and Certificates

Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree in Education

Associate of Applied Science Degree in Early

Childhood Education

Career Studies Certificate: Early Childhood Education

Associate of Applied Science Degree in General

Engineering Technology: Industrial Electricity

and Controls Technology Specialization

Associate of Applied Science Degree in General

Engineering Technology: Technical Operations

Career Studies Certificate: Basic Electrical Technician

Career Studies Certificate: Drafting

Career Studies Certificate: Electrical Control

Technician Intermediate

Career Studies Certificate: HVAC

Career Studies Certificate: Industrial Design

Career Studies Certificate: Industrial Maintenance

Technician Basic

Career Studies Certificate: Industrial Maintenance

Technician Intermediate

Career Studies Certificate: Sustainability and Green

Fine Arts Degrees and Certificates

Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree in Liberal Arts:

Fine Arts Specialization

Career Studies Certificate: Fine Arts

Career Studies Certificate: Nature and Outdoor

Photography

Health Information Management

Associate of Applied Science Degree in Health

Information Management

Certificate in Medical Administrative

Assistant/Transcription

Certificate in Medical Billing/Coding

Career Studies Certificate: Hospital Facility Coding

Health Professions Degrees and Certificates

Associate of Applied Science in Emergency Medical

Services

Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing

Associate of Applied Science Degree in LPN

Transition

Engineering, Industrial and Trade Degrees and

Certificates

Associate of Applied Science Degree in General

Engineering Technology/Mechanical Engineering

Technology

Associate of Applied Science Degree in General

Engineering Technology: Civil Engineering

Technology Specialization

Associate of Applied Science Degree in General

Engineering Technology: Computer-Aided

Drafting

Associate of Applied Science Degree in Dental

Hygiene (VWCC)

Certificate in Health Science

Certificate in Practical Nursing

Certificate in Surgical Technology

Career Studies Certificate: Central Service

Technology

Career Studies Certificate: Advanced Emergency

Medical Technician (AEMT)

Career Studies Certificate: Emergency Medical

Technician-Intermediate

Career Studies Certificate: Home Health Technician

Career Studies Certificate: Personal Training and

Group Exercise Leadership

Career Studies Certificate: Phlebotomy

Information Systems Technology Degrees

and Certificates

Associate of Applied Science Degree in Information

Systems Technology

Career Studies Certificate: Cyber Security

Career Studies Certificate: Database Administration

Specialist

Career Studies Certificate: Information Technology

Foundations

Career Studies Certificate: Networking Engineering

Professional

Career Studies Certificate: Networking Specialist

Career Studies Certificate: Software Development

Career Studies Certificate: Web Applications

Development Professional

Career Studies Certificate: Web Design Specialist

Other Certificates

Certificate in Administration of Justice

Certificate in General Education

Career Studies Certificate: American Sign Language