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2008-2010 Catalog All course descriptions and degree information listed herein are subject to change. It is the policy of San Jacinto Community College District not to discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, religion, color, age, national origin, or veteran status. www.sanjac.edu San Jacinto Community College District
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2008-2010Catalog
All course descriptions and degree information listed herein are subject to change.
It is the policy of San Jacinto Community College District not to discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, religion, color, age, national origin, or veteran status.
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San Jacinto Community College District Mission and Purpose Statements ........................ 2Our Mission ............................................ 2Our Purpose ............................................ 2College-Level Programs .......................... 2Continuing and Professional Development ................................... 2College Preparatory Programs ............... 2Student Support Services ........................ 2Economic Development Programs ......... 2Annual Security Report .......................... 3Accreditation .......................................... 3Equal Opportunity Statement ................ 3Historical Statement ............................... 3QEP 3San Jacinto Community College Founda-tion 3Academic Calendar ................................. 4San Jacinto Community College District’s Three Campuses ..................................... 5 The Central Campus ....................... 5 The North Campus ......................... 5 The South Campus ......................... 5Advantages Offered by San Jacinto Community College District .......... 7How to Enroll at San Jacinto Community College District .......... 7Options for Learning .............................. 8Traditional Classes.................................. 8Distance Learning .................................. 8Honors Program ..................................... 8Weekend Classes ..................................... 8Summer and Mini Sessions ..................... 8Continuing & Professional Development (CPD) ........................ 9Business and Industry Training .............. 9Small Business Development Center (SBDC) ................................ 9Aerospace and Biotechnology Academy ......................................... 9The University Connection ................... 10Extension Centers ................................. 10The Training Space @ Clear Lake ........ 10Clear Lake High School Extension Center .......................... 10Clear View Extension Center ................ 10Galena Park High School Extension Center .......................... 10Galena Park Community Resource and Training Center ...... 10Campus Housing ................................... 10The San Jacinto Community College District Libraries ............. 10 Central Campus Library ................11 North Campus Library ..................11 South Campus Library ..................11Interactive Learning Centers .................11Computer Laboratories .........................11Child Development/Early Childhood Education Laboratory School .........................11 The Central Campus ..................... 12 The North Campus ....................... 12 The South Campus ....................... 12High School Preparation ...................... 13Admission Steps .................................... 13Admission Types ................................... 13High School Graduation ....................... 13
General Educational Development (GED) ..................... 13College or University Transfer .............. 14Individual Approval - Early College Program ........................... 16Modified Early College Academy ......... 16Placement Chart ....................................17Students Classified as High School Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors Enrolling in College-Level Courses as part of the Clear Horizons Early College High School ............ 18Transcripts for Admission .................... 18Academic Fresh Start ........................... 18Special Admission Requirements ......... 18Auditing a Course ................................. 18Admission (F-1 Visa Holders) ............... 19Transfer Admission (F-1 Visa Holders) ......................... 19Admission Requirements for Individuals from other Visa Categories ............................. 20Admission Requirements for Undocumented Immigrants ......... 20English Language Proficiency Requirements for Students Whose Native Language is Not English ................................... 20English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Program ......... 21COMPASS-ESL Testing Requirement ................................. 21San Jacinto Community College District Academic Terms and Parts of Term ................................ 21ESOL Program Admission Types ......... 22Testing ................................................... 22Texas Success Initiative (TSI) College Preparatory ...................... 22Exemptions from the Success Initiative ........................................ 22College Readiness Based on SAT, ACT, TAKS .......................... 23Waived Certificate Programs ................ 23TSI Requirements Deferred for Students Who are not Seeking a Degree or Certificate ..................................... 23Skills Prerequisites ................................ 23Advising ................................................ 23Meeting the Requirements of the Texas Success Initiative ........... 24Student Initiated Withdrawal from Required College Preparatory Studies ........................................... 24Dropping College Preparatory Courses ......................................... 24Retesting ............................................... 24Ability-to-Benefit Test Information ...... 24General Registration Information ........ 25Schedule Policy ..................................... 25Course Load.......................................... 26Counseling and Advising ...................... 26Web for Students (Student Online System) ............... 26University Transfer .............................. 26Concurrent Enrollment ......................... 26Prerequisites or Co-requisites ......................................... 26Repetition of Courses ........................... 27
Schedule Changes ................................. 27Class Change Fees................................. 27Class Attendance .................................. 27Withdrawal from Courses ..................... 28Withdrawal Deadlines .......................... 28Complete Withdrawal from College or Dropping All Courses ......................................... 28Contacts ................................................ 28TEC 51.907 Six-Drop Limit Provisions ..................................... 28Residence Status for Tuition Purposes ....................................... 29Proof of Texas Residency ...................... 30Senior Citizens Enrolling in Classes .......................................... 30Tuition and Fee Schedules .................... 31This schedule is subject to change by the Texas Legislature and the San Jacinto Community College District Board of Trustees. ........................................ 31In-District Tuition and Fees (TID) ....... 31Estimated In-District Student Expenses ....................................... 31Out-of-District Tuition and Fees (TOD).................................... 31Estimated Out-of-District Student Expenses .......................... 31Out-of-State and Other Non-Resident Tuition and Fees (TOS, TIS, TUV) .......................... 32Estimated Out-of-State and Other Non-Resident Student Expenses ....................................... 32Additional Expenses ............................. 32Fees Per Term ........................................ 32Course and/or Other Incidental Fees .............................. 32Lab Fees ................................................ 34Methods of Payment ............................. 36Installment Payment Plan (IPP) ............ 36Credit Card Account Verification – Authorization ......... 36Delinquent Accounts ............................ 37Refund Policy ........................................ 37Withdrawal ........................................... 37Official Withdrawal............................... 37Tuition Rebate Program ....................... 38Excess Credit Hours for Undergraduate Students (30-Hour Rule) .............................. 38Repeated Courses and Unfunded Credit Hours ................................. 38Campus Financial Aid Services Office .............................. 39Financial Aid Services Steps ................ 39Procedures ............................................ 39FAFSA School Code (003609) .............. 40Priority Processing ................................ 40Eligibility .............................................. 40Before You Begin a Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) ........................................ 40E-mail Address ..................................... 40Eligibility Date (Census Date) .............. 40Major Sources of Financial Aid ............ 41Types of Financial Aid Programs Grants (Aid That Does Not Have To Be Repaid) ...................... 41Loans
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(Aid That Must Be Repaid) .......... 41Scholarships (Aid That Does Not Have To Be Repaid) ............................... 42Employment (Aid That Must Be Earned) .......... 42Academic Requirements for Receiving Financial Aid ............... 42Satisfactory Academic Financial Aid Components ........................... 42Review Procedure ................................. 42Transfer Students .................................. 43Concurrent Enrollment ......................... 43Warning ................................................ 43Probation .............................................. 43Suspension ............................................ 43Regaining Eligibility ............................. 43Transfer Monitoring Students .............. 44Withdrawals, Grades and the Return of Title IV Funds .............. 44Additional Restrictions for Stafford and PLUS Loans ............. 44Official Withdrawals ............................. 44Unofficial Withdrawals ......................... 44Debts to the Department of Education ...................................... 44Debts to San Jacinto Community College District ............................. 44Veterans Information ............................ 45Steps in Applying for Veterans Benefits ........................... 45Class Attendance .................................. 45Course Withdrawal ............................... 45Excessive Absences ............................... 45Repeating Courses ................................ 45Program Requirements ......................... 45Physical Education Requirements for United States Military Veterans, Active Duty, Active Reserve, or National Guard Personnel ............ 45Tutoring ................................................ 45VA Academic Standards of Progress ........................................ 46Students Enrolling Under the Hazelwood Act ....................... 46Student Rights and Responsibility ....... 47Honesty Statement ................................ 47Cheating and Plagiarism ...................... 47Official Communications ...................... 47Student ID Cards .................................. 47Student E-mail Account ........................ 48Change of Name or Address ................. 48Children on Campus ............................. 48Final Examinations............................... 48Retention of Student Work ................... 48Student Absences for Religious Holy Days ..................................... 48Graduate Guarantee Program .............. 48Transfer Credit ...................................... 48Entry-Level Job Skills ........................... 49Student Right-to-Know ........................ 49Annual Security Report ........................ 49Equity and Accommodation ................. 49Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) ................... 50Discrimination and Harassment .......... 50Student Intellectual Property ............... 50General Complaint Procedure .............. 50Classification ......................................... 51Grading System..................................... 51
Incomplete (I) ....................................... 51No Grade Reported (NG) ..................... 51Withdrawal within the Limit (WL) ....... 51Failure, Excessive Absences (FX) ......... 51Grade Range ......................................... 52Range .................................................... 52Grade .................................................... 52Point Value ............................................ 52Grade Point Average (GPA) .................. 52Overall Institution Grade Point Average ......................................... 52Procedure for Student to Appeal a Final Grade ................................... 52Dean’s Honor List ................................. 53Transfer Credit ...................................... 53Common Course Numbering System ....................... 53Free Transferability .............................. 54Transfer of Credit to San Jacinto Community College District ........ 54Transfer of Correspondence Course Credit ................................ 55Transfer of Credit from San Jacinto Community College District ........ 55Transfer Disputes Resolution ............... 55Articulated Credit from High School .................................. 56Credit by Examination .......................... 56College Level Examination Program (CLEP) ........................... 56Test 56Course ................................................... 56Credit .................................................... 56Advanced Placement Program (AP) ................................ 57International Baccalaureate (IB) Exami-nation Credit ......................................... 57Departmental Examinations ............... 58Awarding Transfer Credit for Demon-strated Proficiency in Areas Related to College-Level Courses completed while in the United States Military .................... 58Advanced Placement Without Credit ... 59Transcripts from San Jacinto Community College District ........ 59Retention and Disposal of Student Records ............................ 59Falsification of Records ........................ 59Academic Status ................................... 59Academic Suspension Period ................ 60Suspension Appeals .............................. 60Re-enrollment After Suspension .......... 60Transfer Students on Probation or Suspension ............................................ 60Student Inquiries................................... 62Student Orientation .............................. 62Campus Activities ................................. 62Recreational and Intramural Sports ..... 62Special Populations ............................... 62Career and Employment Center ........... 62Emergency Closings .............................. 63Textbook Repurchase Policy ................ 63Awarding of Degrees and Certificates .................................... 63Associate of Arts Degree ...................... 64Additional Associate Degrees (Second Degrees) ................................... 64Selection of Catalog and Campus ......... 65Catalog Selection for Graduation ......... 65Campus Selection for Graduation ........ 65Core Curriculum ................................... 65
Transfer Programs ................................ 66Associate of Arts Degree ...................... 67San Jacinto Community College District Programs Leading to the Associate of Arts Degree ........ 67Field of Study ........................................ 68Field of Study Curriculum for Business ........................................ 68Specified Core Courses ......................... 68Courses in Major................................... 68Field of Study Curriculum for Communications .......................... 68Courses in Major................................... 69Field of Study Curriculum for Computer Science ......................... 69Specified Core Courses ......................... 69Courses in Major................................... 69Field of Study Curriculum for Criminal Justice ............................ 69Specified Core Courses ......................... 69Field of Study Curriculum for Engineering ................................... 69Specified Core Courses ......................... 69Field of Study Curriculum for Mexican American Studies ........... 69Field of Study Curriculum for Music ............................................ 70Courses in Majors ................................. 70Field of Study Curriculum for Nursing ......................................... 70Associate of Science Degree ................. 76San Jacinto Community College District Programs leading to the Associate of Science Degree ......... 76Associate of Science Degree ................. 76Associate Degrees in Education ........... 85San Jacinto Community College District Programs Leading to the Associate of Arts in Teaching Degree ........................................... 85Associate of Arts in Teaching Degree ........................................... 85Teaching Field/Academic Discipline Concentrations for Grades 8-12 Certification: ................................. 89Teaching Field/Academic Discipline Concentrations for EC-12 All-level Certification: ................ 92Associate of Applied Science Degree ........................................... 92Certificate of Technology ...................... 92Occupational Certificate ....................... 92Tech Prep Enhanced Skills Certificate ..................................... 93Certificate of Specialization .................. 93Continuing Education and Professional Development Certificate Programs ..................... 93
Technical Programs ........................ 94-209Course Descriptions ...................... 210-307Staff & Faculty ............................. 308-319Index ............................................. 320-328
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San Jacinto Community College District is a public community college in Harris County, Texas, which serves a district defined by the combined areas of these independent school districts: Channelview, Clear Creek, Deer Park, Galena Park, La Porte, Pasadena and Sheldon.
San Jacinto Community College District Mission and Purpose Statements
Our MissionThe mission of San Jacinto Com-
munity College District is to deliver accessible, affordable, high-quality post-secondary education programs de-signed to meet the needs of the citizens of East and South East Harris County. The primary focus of the College is help-ing students to achieve their personal and professional goals, create seamless transitions among educational levels and to prepare students to enter the job market or transfer to senior institutions. Through its programs and services and partnerships with industry, the College supports the economic growth of the community and the region.
Our PurposeSan Jacinto Community College
District is a comprehensive, public, two-year community college which carries out its mission through the following
programs and services:
College-Level Programs
The College offers technical pro-grams leading to certificates and/or associate of applied science degrees. The College offers associate of arts, associate of science and associate of arts in teaching degrees and courses
for transfer to senior institutions.
Continuing and Professional Development
The College provides non-credit courses for personal and professional growth, in keeping with the College’s commitment to lifelong learning. The College provides specialized workforce development training for business and industry.
College Preparatory Programs
The College offers College Prepara-tory courses to prepare academically disadvantaged students for entry into college-level courses.
Student Support Services
The College provides student sup-port services, including admission, testing, career guidance, advisement, fi-nancial aid and counseling. The College provides social and academic support, including library services, tutoring, special populations support services, student organizations and recreational and cultural activities.
Economic Development Programs
The College promotes the economic development of the region by providing workforce development for new and expanding businesses and industries and retraining for displaced workers.
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San Jacinto Community College District‘s annual security report in-cludes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings owned or controlled by San Jacinto Community College District; and on public property within or immediately adjacent to and acces-sible from the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concern-ing campus security (such as policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, crime reporting procedures, sexual assault, and related matters). A printed copy of this report may be obtained from the San Jacinto College police department or via the website at: www.sanjac.edu/safety. [This notice is provided in compliance with the Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act (Title II of the Student Right-To-Know and Campus Security Act of 1990.)]
AccreditationSan Jacinto Community College
District is accredited by the Com-mission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate degree. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 South-ern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, or call 404.679.4501 for questions about the status of San Jacinto Community College District.
Equal Opportunity Statement
It is the policy of San Jacinto Com-munity College District not to discrimi-nate on the basis of sex, disability, race, religion, color, age, national origin or veteran status.
Historical Statement
In May 1960, voters in the Chan-nelview, Deer Park, Galena Park, La Porte and Pasadena school districts approved the creation of East Harris County Union Junior College, elected
seven members to serve on the Board of Regents and authorized the Board of Regents to levy a tax for the Col-lege operations and maintenance. On February 16, 1961, the Board of Regents changed the name of the district to The San Jacinto Junior College District. Using renovated buildings in Pasadena, the College welcomed 876 students to its first classes in September 1961. The San Jacinto Junior College District was approved and accredited by the Texas Department of Education when the Col-lege opened. The College was granted full membership in the Association of Texas Colleges and Universities on April 6, 1963. On November 4, 1968, Sheldon Independent School District was voted part of the College district.
Bonds issued in 1972 included funds for the North Campus. Following five terms of extension classes offered at North Shore High School, the North Campus opened for classes on its site in the fall of 1975. In 1976, bonds were ap-proved for a third campus. After several terms of extension classes offered at J. Frank Dobie High School, San Jacinto Community College District South opened for classes in September 1979.
On November 30, 1966, the South-ern Association of Colleges and Schools f irst granted San Jacinto Commu-nity College District accreditation. The North and South campuses were first accredited in 1976 and 1979 respec-tively. The most recent reaffirmation of accreditation for all three campuses occurred in 1999.
In May 2008, voters in the District approved the issuing of $295 million in general obligation bonds to support the District’s master plan. Money from the bonds will support the construction allied health, science and technical education facilities, as well as the reno-vation of library and physical education facilities at each of the College’s three campuses.
QEPSan Jacinto Community College
District meets the needs of its com-munity through high-quality education. As part of this mission, the Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) encourages
students to read their textbooks and course material carefully to succeed in their classes and realize their personal and educational goals.
San Jacinto Community College Foundation
The San Jacinto Community Col-lege Foundation is a not-for-profit foundation organized under Texas law, a corporation fiscally and organization-ally separate from the college.
The vision of the San Jacinto Com-munity College Foundation is to be recognized as one of the nation’s leading community college foundations, a vital link to its constituents and a source of educational opportunities for future generations of students. The mission of the San Jacinto Community College Foundation is to enhance the level of student achievement and excellence at San Jacinto Community College District. Its purpose is to receive gifts, bequests and donations and to account for, manage and help appreciate funds or property. Donations to the Founda-tion are tax deductible to the extent allowable by law.
Students interested in scholarships should visit the Foundation website at www.sanjacfoundation.org and click on scholarships. The online scholarship program will guide students through the scholarship process in a matter of minutes and allows for online submis-sion. Be sure to get your scholarship application for June before the deadline, which is posted on the website.
Parties interested in donating to the San Jacinto Community College Foundation should direct all corre-spondence to:
San Jacinto Community College Foundation 4624 Fairmont Pkwy., Suite 208 Pasadena, TX 77504 281.998.6104 www.sanjacfoundation.org
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Please refer to the San Jacinto College website link below or the current Schedule of Classes for the most recent academic calendar.
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San Jacinto Community College District’s Three Campuses
At the heart of the San Jacinto Community College District learning experience are its three campuses, located to provide easy access for all citizens of the San Jacinto Community College District. On each campus, highly quali-fied faculty teach college-transfer courses, job-preparation courses in technical fields, continuing education courses and a wide range of other courses designed to meet the needs of its constituents.
The Central CampusSan Jacinto Community College District
8060 Spencer Hwy. Pasadena, Texas 77505 281.998.6150
The North CampusSan Jacinto Community College District
5800 Uvalde Road Houston, Texas 77049 281.998.6150
The South CampusSan Jacinto Community College District
13735 Beamer Road Houston, Texas 77089 281.998.6150
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Low Cost
• San JacintoCommunityCollegeDistrict is tax supported both by the State of Texas and the college District; therefore, students pay only a fraction of the total cost of their education.
• Tuitionandfeesarecomparativelylow.
• StudentsattendingSanJacintoCom-munity College District can commute to and from school.
• Financialassistance isavailable inthe form of scholarships, grants and loans.
• Part-timejobsareavailableoneachcampus.
Variety of Programs
• Academiccoursesthattransfertoasenior college or university.
• Technical courses that lead to acertificate or associate degree, and provide job-entry skills.
• Continuing&ProfessionalDevelop-ment programs and courses.
• Contractualagreementswithexter-nal agencies.
Variety of Schedules
• BothdayandeveningclassesfortheFall, Spring and Summer terms at each of the three campuses and at the extension centers.
• Winterandsummermini-terms.
• Weekend classes in theFall andSpring terms.
• Distancelearningclasses.
Activities and Services• Students can develop leadership
qualities in activities such as rec-reational sports, religion, music, speech, debate, journalism, lyceum
programs, civic and social clubs, academic programs, athletics and student government.
• Student support services includechildcare centers, financial aid, tutoring, personal counseling, testing and career counseling, veterans’ in-formation, bookstores, libraries and assistance for special populations.
Access to Faculty• All full-timefacultyatSanJacinto
Community College District post conference hours for meeting with students.
• Adjunctfacultymaynothaveregularconference hours on campus, but stu-dents may contact these faculty mem-bers by telephone, e-mail, Internet or campus mail. Students may also arrange appointments with adjunct faculty by contacting the associate dean of the appropriate division or the Evening Division Office.
• Studentsenrolledinweekendclassesmay call the Weekend Office.
• Students enrolled in continuingeducation classes on a campus may call the Continuing & Professional Development Office.
• Students enrolled in classesat anextension center may call the ap-propriate extension center office.
How to Enroll at San Jacinto Community College District
1. Obtain the San Jacinto Community College District Catalog, the Sched-ule of Classes and an application online at www.sanjac.edu, or at any of the following campus locations.
San Jacinto Community College District Central Office of Enrollment Services 8060 Spencer Hwy. Pasadena, Texas 77505 Phone: 281.998.6150
San Jacinto Community College District North Office of Enrollment Services 5800 Uvalde Road Houston, Texas 77049 Phone: 281.998.6150
San Jacinto Community College District South Office of Enrollment Services 13735 Beamer Road Houston, Texas 77089 Phone: 281.998.6150
2. Complete the online application for admission for the campus you plan to attend.
3. Meet with a counselor or advisor.
4. Arrange for the documents verifying your previous education to be sent to the Office of Enrollment Services at the campus you plan to attend.
• High school graduateswhohavenever attended college—official high school transcripts verifying gradua-tion.
• Individualswhohavepassed theGeneral Educational Development (GED) test—an official report of scores.
• Individualswhohave attended acollege or university elsewhere—an OFFICIAL transcript from each institution previously attended.
Note: Even if you do not have these documents, you still can be admitted on individual approval. To see if you qualify for admission under this category, read the Admission Requirements section or call 281.998.6150.
5. Take mandatory placement tests (unless exempt). See the Placement Testing and Skills Prerequisites sec-tion for more information. See the Schedule of Classes for dates and times of testing.
6. Register by Web or go to campus reg-istration as assigned in the Schedule of Classes.
7. Pay online or at a campus business office. NOTE: You are not officially enrolled until payment is made.
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Options for LearningTraditional Classes
San Jacinto Community College District offers most of its courses in a traditional college classroom setting, with classes meeting both during the day and in the evenings Monday through Friday. The College works to keep class size down so that students can know their professors and have access to any classroom technology or other shared resources. Check the Schedule of Classes carefully because traditional classes are taught in several different course lengths (i.e., 3-week, 4-week, 6-week, 8-week, 10-week, 12-week and 16-week) and at a variety of campus and off-campus extension centers.
Distance LearningSan Jacinto Community College
District students have the opportunity to take classes at home via the Internet (online) or at their local San Jacinto Community College District campus through hybrid classes (combined online and face-to-face) and campus- based interactive television (ITV). These courses offer students conve-nience and flexibility and deliver the same quality instruction for which San Jacinto Community College District’s traditional classroom offerings are known. Students enrolled in distance learning courses have access to the same student support services as those attending classes on campus. The San Jacinto Community College District Web site at www.sanjac.edu provides access to library databases and other online resources once a student’s data is entered into the libraries’ circulation system.
For specific course and registra-tion information, see the Schedule of Classes or call a counselor at the near-est campus. For more information, contact the call center at 281.998.6150
and ask for the Distance Learning Of-fice, or e-mail at [email protected], or visit the college Web site at www.sanjac.edu and click on Learning Options.
Honors ProgramThe Honors Program at San Jacinto
Community College District offers academically talented and highly mo-tivated students special opportunities for enriched learning, recognition and personal growth. The program combines a stimulating range and depth of scholarly pursuits with an interdisciplinary approach to learning. Students are encouraged to make con-nections between disciplines through an emphasis on critical and analytical thinking. Students may undertake Honors coursework to earn an Honors diploma, or special contracts may be set up to allow a student to earn Honors credit in a regular course. Additionally, scholarships are available to both new and returning Honors students.
The Honors Program also engages in activities and events designed to enhance the educational experience and create interaction with professors and peers. Honors students participate in conferences around the country, often sitting on panel discussions or presenting papers. Students may also participate in special retreats, cultural events, community service, brown bag lunch discussions with professors, and the Honors Symposium.
In the Honors Program, academic exploration and intellectual curiosity are encouraged as lifelong pursuits. It is an exciting opportunity to work closely with professors, make new friends and participate in many different academi-cally enriching activities and events. For more information, please contact the Honors Coordinator at your primary campus.
Honors Program District Office Scott R. Furtwengler, District Dean13735 Beamer RoadHouston, TX 77089Office: 281.929.4614Fax: [email protected]
Student contact information:
Central campus, coordinatorDr. Pamela MaackOffice: Administration Building, W118CPhone: 281-476-1501, [email protected]
North campus, coordinator Mr. Douglas SimmonsOffice: Administration Building, B1104Phone: 281.998.6150, ext. [email protected]
South campus, coordinator Scott R. FurtwenglerOffice: Administration Building, 3200Phone: 281.929.4614 [email protected]
Weekend ClassesWeekend classes are open to all
students and are especially helpful for those who travel or have scheduling difficulties. Weekend classes normally begin the weekend AFTER the full term and end the weekend BEFORE the full term. This means that weekend classes will typically have 14 weeks of instruction rather than the normal 16 weeks scheduled for traditional Fall and Spring classes. The Schedule of Classes lists registration information and course offerings for each term. For further information, contact the director of the Weekend Division.
Central Campus 281.476.1878North Campus 281.459.7625South Campus 281.922.3407
Summer and Mini Sessions
The Academic Calendar posted on the College Web site lists dates for Sum-mer and mini sessions. The Schedule of Classes lists course offerings, which are determined by demand. The normal course load is twelve (12) credit hours in the long summer session term or six (6) credit hours in the 5-week terms and three (3) credit hours in the three (3) week mini-terms. For information on tuition and fees, see the Tuition and Fee Schedule.
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The Continuing & Professional Development (CPD) Division of San Jacinto Community College District offers programs and courses for indi-viduals to retain or advance in their jobs, or make career transitions. The division provides training to companies and their employees to meet employers’ demands for a highly skilled workforce, while helping incumbent workers reach their potential.
No matter what your professional and educational goals, Continuing & Professional Development at San Jacinto Community College District is your training connection for career success. Our courses are designed to provide practical skills and hands-on training in a targeted, time limited, training environment rather than a purely academic background.
San Jacinto Community College District is ready to help you manage the rapid changes and new realities of today’s workplace. Areas include: ap-plied technologies and trades, business and professions, computers/IT, health occupations, and languages.
The division helps adults who lack a high school diploma prepare for and take the GED - also known as the Gen-eral Education Development test. GED review tests cover math, social studies, reading, science, and writing. Classes serve people from all income ranges, so that everyone has the opportunity to improve their quality of life.
The division also offers personal enrichment courses which enable people from all segments of the community to enhance personal growth. From arts to recreational sports, personal enrich-ment courses include a variety of subject areas.
For more information, contact the Continuing & Professional Develop-ment locations:
Central Campus 281.476.1838North Campus 281.459.7119South Campus 281.922.3440The Training Space
@ Clear Lake 281.922.3440
Business and Industry Training
San Jacinto College has a new economy initiative for the workforce focused on certification, licensure, registration, and professional develop-ment programs that meet individuals’ needs for upgrading skills. Programs are designed to meet employer demands for a talented and trained workforce.
Training is offered on-site or at the employer’s location. The College has a number of professional training facili-ties conveniently located in Clear Lake, Pasadena, and Houston.
Programs include:
• Employee Assessment
• Business Processes
• Customer Service/Satisfaction
• Information Systems/Technology
• Employee Development/Leadership Training
• Process Improvement/Management
• Call Centers/Helpdesk
• Applied Technologies and Trades
• Certification Programs
Specialized Training for Industry Sectors:
•Petrochemical
•Aerospace
•HealthCare
•Maritime
For more information, contact the Continuing & Professional Develop-ment Division at 281.542.2020.
Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at San Jacinto Commu-nity College District provides free pri-vate counseling and low-cost workshops to help small business owners start and grow their companies. Working with existing as well as start-up firms, the Center seeks to increase profits, reduce failures and create jobs in order to contribute to the economic development of our community.
SBDC consultants can help busi-ness owners apply for business loans, create written business plans, devise marketing strategies, develop operating budgets and more. Workshops cover basic management topics such as start-ing a business, writing a business plan, developing a market plan, understand-ing and using financial statements and government contracting.
SBDC consultants are located on or near each campus. Call 281.485.5214 for more information.
Aerospace and Biotechnology Academy
The Aerospace and Biotechnol-ogy Academy is an innovative K–20 education-industry-government col-laboration created to address the need for engineers and other high-tech workers, as well as the mathematics and science teachers needed to produce those workers.
Aerospace and Biotechnology Academy goals are to:
• Increasethenumberofgraduatesinscience, technology, engineering and mathematics (addressing diversity and changing demographics);
• Increasethequalityandnumberofeducators teaching science, technol-ogy, engineering and mathematics; and,
• Increase theskill levelsof thehightechnology workforce.
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Primary partners in the Aerospace and Biotechnology Academy are the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership; Baylor College of Medicine; the Clear Creek Independent School District; the Clear Lake business community; Friendswood Independent School Dis-trict; La Porte Independent School Dis-trict; NASA-Johnson Space Center; the Pasadena Independent School District; Prairie View A&M University; the San Jacinto Community College District; Space Center Houston; the University of Houston-Clear Lake; and the University of Texas Medical Branch-Galveston. The Aerospace and Biotechnology Academy is administratively attached to the San Jacinto Community College District and located in Building 226 at the Johnson Space Center. For further information, contact the Aerospace and Biotechnology Academy at www.aerospace-academy.org or [email protected].
The University Connection
The University Connection at San Jacinto Community College District North offers students the opportunity to complete a baccalaureate degree at San Jacinto Community College District. The University of Houston, University of Houston-Clear Lake, University of Houston-Downtown, LeTourneau University and Texas A&M University offer courses through the University Connection. Courses in programs such as Criminal Justice, Industrial Dis-tribution, Interdisciplinary Studies, Business Administration and Business Management are offered. Master’s degrees in Educational Leadership and Instructional Technology are offered by the University of Houston-Clear Lake, while both a master’s degree and a doc-torate in Adult Learning are offered by Texas A&M. Some courses are offered in a face-to-face setting, while others are presented through distance learning technologies. Additional universities and programs will be added as needed.
Although facilities for the University Connection are located on the North Campus, the University Connection serves all of the San Jacinto Community College District. For further informa-tion call Dr. Sarah Janes, Coordinator, at 281.459.7623.
Extension Centers
San Jacinto Community College District operates extension centers located conveniently throughout the service area. A wide variety of edu-cational opportunities are offered at the extension centers to employers and residents of Harris and parts of Galveston County. These opportunities include GED preparation, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), lifelong adult learning, industry-specific IT training, career development train-ing and academic courses.
Registration information and course offerings are listed in the Schedule of Classes, and the Continuing & Professional Development Schedule of Classes.
The Training Space @ Clear Lake
The Training Space @ Clear Lake 281.922.3440
Clear Lake High School Extension Center
2929 Bay Area Blvd. Houston, Texas 77062 281.476.1878
Clear View Extension Center
400 S. Walnut Road Webster, Texas 77598 281.929.4653
Galena Park High School Extension Center
1000 Keene St. Galena, Park, Texas 77547 281.459.7103
Galena Park Community Resource and Training Center
1721 16th St. Galena Park, Texas 77547 713.672.4606
Campus Housing
San Jacinto Community College District does not offer on-campus housing.
The San Jacinto Community College District Libraries
The three campus libraries provide access to books, periodicals and elec-tronic resources. Professional librarians are always available to assist students.
Students may check out materials on any campus in the district with their San Jacinto Community College District ID card. The online catalog provides access to over 200,000 volumes on the three campuses. Most materials can be checked out for three weeks. Each library’s handbook, available either online on the San Jacinto Community College District website or in hard copy, describes the resources in each library in more detail.
Students may check out books from many colleges and universities in Texas by presenting a valid San Jacinto Community College District ID card along with a TexShare card, which is available from all San Jacinto Community College District libraries. The three libraries also facilitate inter-library borrowing. The library charges borrowers for overdue or lost materials. There is a charge of fifty cents ($.50) per day on each overdue item and $1.00 per day for the reserve items that can be checked out.
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online access to a large number of data-bases in the humanities, social sciences and sciences, as well as to the full text of over 6,000 periodicals through Tex-Share. Librarians provide instruction in using these resources and accessing them from home. Reference assistance is also available by e-mail at the library website, just ask a librarian.
Central Campus LibraryThe Lee Davis Library houses over
157,000 volumes, 400 periodicals and 20,000 microfilms. The library provides 24 wireless laptops, connected to the Internet for use in the library. Three study rooms are available that can be used by individuals or groups of students. The collection contains 1,000 videos, which can be viewed on VCRs and TVs in the library. This collection is located in reserves. Students have access to Internet and Microsoft Office on both workstations and laptops.
North Campus LibraryThe Dr. Edwin E. Lehr Library
houses over 60,000 books, 345 journals and 6,000 rolls of microfilm. The library has special law and Texana collections, two small group and six individual study rooms and an open computer lab with 40 desktop and 15 wireless laptop computers for student use. The library is also home to the Student Success Center.
South Campus LibraryThe Parker Williams Library holds
over 63,000 book volumes and magazine titles. The library offers access to a wide array of online bibliographic tools including magazine indexes, many with the full text of magazine articles. Private study rooms are available to students. Laptop computers are available for student use. The library also has a special Texana collection, housed in a separate room on the second floor. The library is also home to the Student Success Center.
Interactive Learning Centers
An Interactive Learning Center (ILC) located on each campus houses multimedia capable classrooms de-signed to support a variety of instruc-tional needs ranging from lecture and laptop classrooms to computer and videoconferencing classrooms. Two spe-cialty rooms—the Kaleidoscope room and the Teaching Theater—provide unique environments for instruction and presentations. Conference rooms and group study rooms provide smaller meeting spaces. The centerpiece of each facility is a large, open computer lab with hardware and software available to support the technology needs of our students. Each enrolled student is as-signed an account to access networked hardware and software needed for completing assignments. Through the open lab students have access to the Internet, Microsoft Office, Blackboard and other San Jacinto College sup-ported applications with onsite lab support available.
Computer Laboratories
Computer laboratories are available to students, staff, faculty and admin-istrators of San Jacinto Community College District. They are equipped with personal computers and printers that are upgraded continually to reflect industry standards.
The local area network provides software to assist users in creating as-signments, reports, accounting spread-sheets, statistical analyses, computer programs and tutorial software. Student assistants are also available at the laboratories.
Current schedules are posted at the beginning of each semester.
Child Development/Early Childhood Education Laboratory School
Each campus operates a Child Development/Early Childhood Educa-tion Laboratory School, licensed by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. At each labora-tory school, qualified staff provides an enriching early childhood education curriculum that includes develop-mentally appropriate activities in art, dramatic play, music, science, math and language.
Children are enrolled in the Labo-ratory School on a first-come basis, as space is available, for one term or session at a time during the Fall or Spring terms or the mini, Summer I and Summer II sessions. Check each campus for daily schedules. There are no evening programs.
Parents pay a nonrefundable regis-tration fee. Tuition is based on contract-ed schedules. For more information, visit our website: www.sanjac.edu.
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The Central CampusThe Child Development/Early
Childhood Education Laboratory School on the Central Campus is located in the southeast corner of the campus, in the Jack W. Anderson Technical Building, next to the gym. For additional information, contact the school at 281.476.1803.
Day Program
Children, ages 18 months to five years, may be enrolled full-time or part-time, Monday through Friday, Monday/Wednesday/Friday or Tuesday/Thursday from 6:45 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Summer Program
Children, ages 18 months to six years, may be enrolled full-time or part-time, Monday through Thursday from 6:45 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Friday from 6:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
The North CampusThe North Campus Child Devel-
opment/Early Childhood Education Laboratory School is located in the Charles Ray Ogden Center, next to the gym. For additional information, contact the school at 281.459.7109.
Day Program
Children, ages six weeks to six years, may be enrolled full-time or part-time, Monday through Friday, Monday/Wednesday/Friday or Tuesday/Thursday, from 6:45 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.
Summer Program
Children, ages six weeks to six years, may be enrolled full-time or part-time, Monday through Friday from 6:45 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.
The South CampusThe South Campus Child Devel-
opment/Early Childhood Education Laboratory School is located in the Roy Swanson Center, directly behind the W. L. (Levi) Smallwood Health and Physical Education Building. For additional information, contact the school at 281.922.3414.
Day Program
Children, ages six weeks to five years, may be enrolled full-time or part-time, Monday through Friday, Monday/Wednesday/Friday or Tuesday/Thursday from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Summer Program
Children, ages six weeks to five years, may be enrolled full-time or part-time, Monday through Thursday from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Friday from 6:30 a.m. to Noon.
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Many universities now require or strongly recommend that students com-plete certain units of high school work as background for college-level work. While San Jacinto Community College District does not specify that students complete particular high school courses to be admitted, the college strives to match the standards in our university-parallel courses to those of the univer-sities where our students transfer. If students have not completed certain basic high school courses, they may have difficulty meeting the standards of university-parallel courses. San Jacinto Community College District may coun-sel these students to take lower-level courses (particularly in English and mathematics) if the students’ placement test scores reveal weaknesses.
Most colleges and universities require these basic units of high school study for admission:
• English,fouryears
• algebra,twoyears
• geometry,oneyear
• laboratoryscience,twoyears
• foreignlanguage,twoyears
Students should consult the catalog of the school to which they plan to transfer to ensure the completion of all requirements
Admission Steps
Students are encouraged to com-plete the application process well before registration begins for the term they plan to attend San Jacinto Community College District for the first time. The steps to complete admission require-ments are:
1. Submit a completed application for admission. The preferred method is the online version at www.sanjac.edu through the Apply Now link.
2. Submit official high school or college transcripts or GED scores to the Enrollment Services Office prior to enrollment and documentation of residency when required.
3. Take mandatory placement tests or provide official documentation of Texas Success Initiative (TSI) exemption or compliance (test scores or college transcript).
4. Admission is invalid if granted on the basis of incorrect information or omitted facts which, if known, would have caused the applicant to be ineligible for admission.
Admission Types
San Jacinto Community College District recognizes four types of admis-sion:
• Highschoolgraduation
• GeneralEducationalDevelopment(GED)
• Collegeoruniversitytransfer
• Individual approval (ability-to-benefit, special circumstances and early admission)
Note: Some programs of instruction may have special require-ments in addition to those normally required for admission to the college.
High School Graduation
Graduates of High Schools
To be admitted as a high school graduate, students must (1) complete an admission application, (2) submit official high school transcripts verifying the date of graduation to the Enrollment Services office and (3) submit documen-tation verifying compliance with one of the following testing requirements:
• Students enrolling in aDegreeProgram must meet TSI assessment requirements. Submit TASP/THEA, COMPASS or other state-approved alternate test scores or provide proof of exemption from the THEA test based on exit-level TAKS, ACT or SAT scores. See the Exemptions from the Provisions of the Texas Success Initiative section.
• StudentsenrollinginaWaivedCertif-icate Program must meet TSI assess-ment requirements. Submit scores from the TASP/THEA, COMPASS or other state-approved alternate test for advisement and for compliance with skill prerequisites for courses. If the student seeks enrollment in a course requiring a designated skill prerequisite, the student must submit an appropriate test score to attain the skill level. See the Certificate Waiver from the Completion of the Waived Certificate Programs section.
General Educational Development (GED)
Each of the three San Jacinto Com-munity College District campuses is a GED examination center. Persons 17 or older who are interested in taking the GED tests should contact a campus testing center.
Central Campus 281.998.6150
North Campus 281.998.6150
South Campus 281.998.6150
Students Who Have Passed All Parts of Any GED Examination
Prior to January 1, 2002: Students who have attained a minimum standard score of 40 on each of the five tests in the battery and an average standard score of 45 (or a total of 225 points) on all five tests in the battery are eligible for admission. These students must also meet all admission requirements as outlined in the Graduates of High Schools section.*
After January 1, 2002: Students must have attained a minimum of 410 on each of the five tests in the battery and an average standard score of 450 (or a total of 2,250 points) on all five tests in the battery to be eligible for admission. These students must also meet all ad-mission requirements as outlined in the Graduates of High Schools section.
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Students Who Have Taken the GED Examination but Have Not Passed All Parts
Students who have taken the GED examination but have not passed all parts may be admitted by individual ap-proval under the provision of ability-to-benefit. See the Individual Approval—Ability-to-Benefit section.
College or University Transfer
Students may enter San Jacinto Community College District by trans-ferring from another accredited college or university if they are eligible to re-enroll at the last school they at-tended and if they complete the steps for admission to San Jacinto Community College District. Transfer students must submit an official transcript from each college or university they attended to the Enrollment Services office.
Students who hold a bachelor’s degree or higher may submit only an official transcript from the school that awarded that degree, plus official tran-scripts of any credit earned thereafter. Students must report accurately all col-leges and universities they have attended or they will face disciplinary action and possible withdrawal. Transfer students planning to apply for financial aid must submit an official transcript from every college/university previously attended, including foreign schools, to the Office of Admissions/Enrollment Services for a full evaluation of all previous college course work. A student who has at-tended a college outside of the United States must also have the transcript(s) evaluated at his/her own expense on a course-by-course basis by one of the San Jacinto Community College District approved foreign transcript evaluation services.
A student’s academic status during the most recent term of enrollment at another college or university determines the academic status under which the student is admitted to San Jacinto Community College District. A student in good standing at the previous school
will be admitted in good standing. A student on academic probation will be admitted on academic probation and should see the Admission of Probation-ary and Suspended Students section. A student on academic suspension, whose suspension period is over, may be admitted on academic probation and should see the Re-enrollment After Suspension section of this catalog.
A transfer student on academic suspension whose suspension period has not passed should see the Appeals for Reinstatement During Suspension section. Transfer students who are admitted to San Jacinto Community College District on academic probation must earn at least a 2.00 grade point average to achieve an academic status of good standing.
Students are responsible for know-ing if their academic status entitles them to admission. If a student is not eligible to enroll but succeeds in enrolling any-way, that student may be withdrawn and have to forfeit all tuition and fees.
Evaluation of Transcripts for Transfer Students
The San Jacinto Community Col-lege District will conduct a course-by-course evaluation of official transcripts from accredited colleges and universi-ties for students upon request and for all students applying for Financial Aid without a request. To request an evalu-ation, please complete the Transcript Evaluation Form available in the En-rollment Services Office at your campus. All transcripts must be received and on file by the College before the Transcript Evaluation Form is submitted. When the evaluation is completed a detailed Transfer Equivalency Worksheet will be mailed to the student after which the equivalent courses may be viewed via SOS, Student Records, and Unofficial Transcript.
Transcripts showing course work completed at colleges or universities in other countries must, at the student’s expense, be subjected to analysis by a
professional evaluation service. The evaluation will be reviewed by the Col-lege and a determination will be made as to acceptance of the evaluation from that service before credit is posted.
Individual Approval—Ability-To-Benefit (Unconditional Admission)
Students who are 18 or older and who are not graduates of high schools or the equivalent, may be uncondition-ally admitted on an ability-to-benefit basis if they can prove their ability to successfully complete college courses. To prove their ability, they may take the COMPASS test and meet the minimum passing ability-to-benefit scores before they enroll. See the Ability-to-Benefit Test Information within this section. Also they must complete all other admission requirements. If they do not demonstrate ability-to-benefit on the COMPASS, they still may be eligible for conditional admission on an individual approval—special circumstances basis for one term.
I n d i v i d u a l A p p r o v a l — S p e c i a l Circumstances (Conditional Admission)
Students who are not high school graduates or the equivalent whose COMPASS scores do not meet the mini-mal Ability-to-Benefit scores may be admitted conditionally on an individual approval—special circumstances basis for one term. If a review of test scores conducted by the Enrollment Services Office determines that the student could succeed in a college-level program, the student will be admitted. Because admission is conditional, the college reserves the right to require these students to take certain courses or to limit the courses they can take.
• Conditions of Individual Approval for Students 18 or Older
1. Students seeking individual approval must enroll and participate in GED preparation classes, appropriate College Preparatory classes or other similar basic education activities dur-ing the initial term of enrollment.
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• Conditions of Individual Approval for Students Not Yet 18 Years Old
1. Students must complete all sections of the GED Examination before enrolling for their first term. Students must submit documentation from the Testing Center to verify that they did complete all sections of the examina-tion.
2. Students who do not pass all sections of the GED Examination may enroll for a second term on a conditional basis only if they meet these two conditions:
a. They must retake the GED Ex-amination, subject to re-testing time limits established by the Department of Education, before enrolling for the second term.
b. They must also maintain good academic standing. See the Academic Warning section.
Students admitted under individual approval must also complete all admis-sion requirements.
Before they can receive a San Ja-cinto Community College District official transcript, be considered for financial aid or re-enroll for subsequent terms, these students must achieve unconditional admission.
Individual Approval—Dual Credit/Early Admission (Conditional Admission Prior to High School Graduation)
San Jacinto Community College District conditionally admits high school students and allows them to enroll concurrently in college courses. Those students must meet these conditions:
• Students Classified as Juniors and Seniors Enrolled in High Schools
Students who are enrolled in high schools and who are classified as juniors or seniors may be admitted to the col-lege on a dual credit/early admission basis for concurrent enrollment, if they (1) submit an admission application; (2) submit a current high school transcript; (3) submit a written recommendation from their high school principal or designee; and (4) submit documentation verifying compliance with one of the following testing requirements:
1. Students enrolling in a Degree Program must meet TSI assess-ment requirements. Submit THEA, COMPASS or other state-approved alternate test scores or provide proof of exemption from the TSI test based on appropriate TAKS, ACT or SAT scores. If the student seeks enrollment in a course requiring a designated skill prerequisite, the student must submit a passing THEA, COMPASS or other state-approved alternate test score on the section which relates to the designated skill prerequisite. If the course has no designated skill prerequisite, the student must still submit a passing score on one section of the THEA, COMPASS or other state-approved alternate test. See the Exemptions from the Texas Success Initiative section.
2. Eleventh-grade students are also eligible to enroll in dual credit courses under the following conditions:
Reading & Writing
Mathematics
Implication for future
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PLAN Composite
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PLAN Composite
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PLAN Mathematics
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Critical Reading
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PSAT Composite
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PSAT Mathematics
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10th grade TAKS
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3. Students enrolling in a Waived Certificate Program must meet TSI assessment requirements. Submit scores from the THEA, COMPASS or other state-approved alternate test for advisement and for compliance with skill prerequisites for courses. If the student seeks enrollment in a course requiring a designated skill prerequisite, the student must submit an appropriate test score to attain the skill level. See the Waived Certificate Programs section.
Students enrolling in a Waived Certificate Program who are exempt from TAKS and have not graduated from high school may take the COM-PASS test. Students must achieve at least these scores or higher in one of the three required sections:
COMPASS
Reading - 62
Writing - 32
Pre-Algebra/Numerical Skills - 25
These students are also subject to the guidelines in the Conditions of Dual Credit/Early Admission Enrollment for High School Students section.
• Students Classified as Freshmen or Sophomores Enrolled in High School
Students classified as freshmen or sophomores enrolled in high schools must demonstrate exceptional academic ability to be admitted for concurrent enrollment. They must (1) submit an admission application; (2) submit a current high school transcript; (3) submit a written recommendation from their high school principal or designee; (4) receive approval from the Special Enrollment Services Committee; and (5) submit documentation verifying com-pliance with one of the following testing requirements: Submit passing THEA, COMPASS or other state-approved alternate test scores in reading, writing and mathematics or provide proof of exemption from the THEA test based on appropriate TAKS, ACT or SAT scores.
See the Exemptions from the Provi-sions of the TSI section. These students are also subject to the guidelines in the Conditions of Dual Credit/Early Admission Enrollment for High School Students section.
Conditions of Dual Credit/Early Admission Enrollment for High School Students
High school students may be admit-ted for Dual Credit/Early Admission enrollment under the following condi-tions:
1. High school students shall not be enrolled in more than two dual credit courses per term. Exceptions to this requirement for students with demonstrated outstanding academic performance and capability (as evi-denced by grade point average, ACT or SAT scores or other assessment indicators) may be approved by the principal or designee of the high school and the chief academic officer of the college.
2. To continue enrollment, students must complete courses as follows: If a student is enrolled in one course, a grade of C or better must be earned in that course to continue enrollment. If a student is enrolled in two courses, a grade of C or better must be earned in one of the courses to continue enroll-ment. If a C or better is not earned in both courses, future concurrent enrollment will be limited to one course in the next term enrolled. If the two courses are in the same subject code (rubric), students must earn grades of C or better in each course to continue in the subject code (rubric) in the next term. If juniors do not meet continued enrollment requirements in a specific subject code (rubric), they may re-apply for enrollment as seniors. If continued enrollment requirements are met, students may enroll for a maximum of two courses.
3. Students may not enroll in private music lessons or courses for which they have not complied with TSI and met the course or skill prerequisites.
4. The College will release official transcripts of students admitted on an early admission basis through their expected graduation date. After that date, the final high school transcript indicating graduation must be submitted before additional official transcripts will be released.
5. Because any form of early admis-sion is conditional, the college may impose additional limitations and requirements.
Individual Approval - Early College ProgramModified Early College Academy
Modified Early College Academy (MECA) is a type of early admissions program housed at North Campus. It is a two-year program for incoming high school juniors who take a set block of college courses (normally four) each semester, usually classified as full-time enrollment. By enrolling in additional summer, evening, online or mini terms, these students have the opportunity to earn associate of arts degrees at the same time they earn their high school diplomas.
The classes are held at San Jacinto Community College District North from 7:00–9:50 a.m. The MECA stu-dents then return to their respective high schools for the remainder of the day to continue their experience as high school students.
Qualifications for the MECA Pro-gram require that students achieve the Skill Levels of “7” in both Reading and Writing and “9” in Math. This may be obtained through the college placement testing or by submitting qualifying 10th- or 11th-grade TAKS scores, SAT or ACT scores. Applications for admission to San Jacinto Community College District must be completed as well as the high school principal’s signature of approval. An additional MECA application process must be completed.
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INFORMATION IN THIS CHART IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
Notice: All students, unless otherwise exempt, must have taken the THEA/TASP or other state-approved assessment test before enrolling for classes. The COMPASS and ASSET are the state-approved assessment tests administered at San Jacinto Community College District.
READING
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Skills Level
0-32 0-164 23-28 READ 0308 233-63 165-200 29-34 READ 0309 464-80 201-229 35-40 READ 0310 681-100 230 and above 41-53 College Preparatory Not Needed 7
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COMPASS Score Range
THEA/TASP Score Range
ASSET Score RangeRequired College Pre-
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Skills Level
Algebra TestTest Taken
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Algebra Test
Intermediate
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0-22 100–205 23–29 N/A MATH 0304 423–38 206–229 30–37 N/A MATH 0305 6
39–65 230–269 38–55 N/AMATH 0306 or MATH
1333 College Preparatory Not Required
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66–100 270 and Above 38–55 43–55MATH 1314, MATH
1332 College Preparatory Not Needed
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Skills Level
ASSET COMPASS3-5
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N/A0-204 ENGL 0306 4
5
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35-39
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44-58
44 +205-219
ENGL 0307 ENGL 0308 (for Speakers of Other Languages)
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5
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40 +
N/A
59 + 220-300
ENGL 1301
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*Essay score range is the same for all tests.
Note: Unless exempt, students who have scored less than the minimum passing score on any section of an assessment test must enroll in and participate in College Preparatory studies until all the College Preparatory sequence is completed or they meet college level requirements on an approved assessment test.
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Students classified as high school freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors enrolling in college-level courses as part of the Clear Horizons Early College High School at South Campus must meet the following requirements to be admitted for concurrent enrollment: They must:
1. Submit an admission application;
2. Submit an official high school tran-script. Freshmen are not required to submit an official high school transcript, but must submit a recom-mendation from the San Jacinto Col-lege designee and approval by a Clear Horizons Early College High School designee. Sophomores, juniors and seniors must submit a current high school transcript.
3. Sophomores, juniors and seniors must submit a written recommenda-tion from their high school principal or designee; and
4. Submit documentation verifying compliance with one of the following testing requirements: Submit official scores on THEA, COMPASS, or other state-approved alternate test scores, or provide proof of exemption from the TSI requirements based on appropriate TAKS, ACT, or SAT scores.
To continue enrollment in college-level courses, students must meet the current academic standing rules at San Jacinto College.
Transcripts for Admission
Students, not the college, are re-sponsible for arranging for required transcripts to be sent to the Enrollment Services Office. Transcripts are consid-
ered official only when they bear the signature of the registrar or some other appropriate school official, and the seal of the issuing school, and are mailed to the Enrollment Services Office from the sending institution.
Transcripts become the property of San Jacinto Community College District and cannot be returned to the student. Transcripts will be kept on file for one year and will be destroyed if the student has not enrolled.
It is in the student’s best interest to submit all transcripts prior to enroll-ment so that all admissions require-ments will be met regarding testing, skill levels, TSI, and pre-requisites, so that appropriate advising is available.
All official transcripts for students affected by the Six Drop Limit who attended a Texas public the college or university for the first time Fall 2007 and thereafter must be submitted and reviewed prior to the first date grades are awarded and enrolled for the term to guarantee compliance with SB 1231.
Affected Students: Students identi-fied during the application process as being “affected” by SB1231 should submit all transcripts prior to enroll-ment. (Students enrolling in college for the first time Fall 2007 or thereafter). If there are some that have not submitted the required official transcripts from Texas public colleges/universities, a hold will be placed on their records that will not allow them to drop courses after the census date. They will not be allowed to drop until all required transcripts are received and reviewed to determine the six-drop status.
As official transcripts are received, the transcript will be reviewed for the six-drop status. When all required transcripts are received, the hold will be removed.
Non-Affected Students: Students who are not affected by SB1231 must submit all transcripts needed to docu-ment TSI, or to establish appropri-ate skill levels. Transcripts for these
students that are not needed for these purposes may be submitted prior to the end of the first semester of enrollment. A hold will be placed on the student’s record that will not allow registration again until all transcripts are received. However, students who enroll on this basis are prohibited from enrolling this way in a subsequent term and San Jacinto College will not honor any requests for their official transcripts. When the required transcripts are received, we will remove the hold and registration restrictions.
Academic Fresh Start
Under the provisions of Texas Education Code §51.931, an applicant for admission may elect an Academic Fresh Start at the time of admission. An applicant who applies under this section and is admitted as a student may not receive any course credit for courses taken 10 or more years prior to enrollment under this section. Check with the Office of Enrollment Services for more detailed information.
Veterans should contact the Fi-nancial Aid Office before selecting Academic Fresh Start.
Special Admission Requirements
Certain programs have special admission requirements in addition to those for general admission to the col-lege. Among such programs are Associ-ate Degree Nursing (ADN), Vocational Nursing (VN), other health sciences and Cosmetology. Students may get information regarding special admis-sion requirements from the departments to which programs are assigned.
Auditing a Course
Approval to audit a credit course may be granted to individuals who complete the audit information sheet
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Auditors may enroll in a course the day after the time period for changing classes has ended.
Auditors may not attend some laboratories or performing and activity courses.
Auditors may not take examina-tions, submit written work, receive a grade or earn credit for the course. The College will not maintain records of students auditing courses.
Students will pay a one-time, nonre-fundable fee of $50 plus any applicable lab fees per course to be audited.
Senior citizens 65 or older may audit a credit course without paying a fee.
Auditors must provide evidence of age.
Admission (F-1 Visa Holders)
San Jacinto Community College District is authorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrant students.
International students residing outside the United States may be admit-ted to San Jacinto Community College District and issued the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Certificate of Eligibility (Form I-20) for the F-1 Visa processing when all admission requirements have been met. Students who do not enroll at San Jacinto Community College District or who do not receive the F-1 are expected to return the I-20. To complete the ad-mission process, students must submit the following:
1. A completed online application for admission. Students should contact the Enrollment Services Office for a 9-digit non-resident admission num-ber to access the online application.
2. Application for an I-20 Form. This document must be completed and signed.
3. Students must show official sec-ondary school records and official college or university transcript(s) if applicable. ALL foreign transcripts must be evaluated by an approved credential evaluation agency. Stu-dents must have at least a secondary education that is equivalent to a U.S. high school diploma. For a list of San Jacinto Community College District approved evaluating services, contact the Enrollment Services Office or the international student counselor.
4. Proof of Financial Ability. Students must have a Notarized Affidavit of Support from a dependable source that will provide funds for a mini-mum amount of U.S. $15,360 for the student’s first year of study and provide proof that adequate fund-ing will be available for subsequent years. This amount increases by U.S. $5,000 for the first dependent and U.S. $2,500 for any additional dependents. Students are required to submit documentation of these funds and currency exchange rates (if applicable). Documentation of scholarships and fellowships may be in the form of an official award letter and personal or family funds should be on bank letterhead stationery.
5. Proof of English Proficiency. Students must meet requirements as listed under “English Language Proficiency Requirement for Students Whose Native Language is not English” in this catalog.
Transfer Admission (F-1 Visa Holders)
International students who are transferring to San Jacinto Community College District from another United States college or university must submit the ABOVE admission documents as well as the following items:
1. Visa, passport and I-94 card;
2. All I-20s since initial entry into the United States;
3. Statement of status from current school’s international student coun-selor, indicating compliance with CIS rules and regulations, (a form is available from the San Jacinto Com-munity College District international student counselor); and,
4. Official transcripts from all United States schools attended.
Students who are out of status with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services must file for rein-statement to F-1 status to be in compli-ance with USCIS Code of Regulations (8C.F.R. 214.2(f)(16)). Students should contact the International Student Office at the college/university they currently attend. Students are advised to enroll in the appropriate level of English each term until the English requirement is completed. International students who are enrolling for the first time will be counseled into appropriate levels of English, mathematics and reading, based upon their TASP/THEA, COM-PASS or other state-approved alternate test scores.
In fulfillment of the immigration regulations, a student must enroll in a full-time course of study which will lead to the attainment of a specific educational objective. At San Jacinto Community College District full-time enrollment for the Fall and Spring terms is 12 credit hours. All new inter-national students must be counseled by the international student counselor before registration and should follow the agreed-upon degree plan.
International students may be required to take a test for TSI purposes, unless they qualify for exemption, in addition to other requirements for admission. See the Placement Testing and Skills Prerequisites section.
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Admission Requirements for Individuals from other Visa Categories
Students in other visa categories may be eligible for admission to San Jacinto Community College District. To determine eligibility, students should check with the Enrollment Services Office or the international student counselor on the campus they wish to attend.
To be admitted, the student must submit the following items:
1. A completed application for admis-sion.
2. Official secondary school record and official college or university transcript, if applicable. Foreign transcripts must be evaluated by a recognized credential evaluation agency and indicate completion of at least a high school diploma that is equivalent to a United States high school diploma. For a list of San Jacinto Community College District approved evaluating services, contact the Enrollment Services Office or the international student counselor.
3. Proof of competency in English as outlined under the English Profi-ciency Requirements section of the Catalog.
4. Visa, Passport and I-94 card.
All students who are enrolling for the first time will be counseled into ap-propriate levels of English, mathematics and reading based upon their TASP/THEA, COMPASS or other state-approved alternate test scores.
See the Residence Status for Tuition Purposes section to determine residency classification.
Admission Requirements for Undocumented Immigrants
Senate Bill 1528 is a repeal of the previ-ous Texas law, House Bill 1403. It is the policy of San Jacinto Community College District to admit and enroll eligible undocumented immigrants. To qualify under SB1528, students must meet ALL of the following criteria:
1. Graduated from a Texas high school or received the equivalent of a high school diploma (e.g., GED) in the state of Texas;
2. Resided in the state of Texas for three (3) years immediately preced-ing graduation from high school or receipt of the GED certificate;
3. Resided in the state of Texas 12 months prior to the semester of en-rollment at San Jacinto Community College District; and,
4. Intend to file or have filed an applica-tion to become a permanent resident of the United States at the earliest eligible opportunity.
To be admitted to San Jacinto Com-munity College District, students must submit the following:
1. A completed online application.
2. Notarized Texas SB1528 Affidavit of Intent form.
3. Official high school transcript and graduation diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED).
Undocumented immigrants who are enrolling for the first time will be coun-seled into appropriate levels of English, mathematics and reading based upon their TASP/THEA test or approved alternate test scores. See the Residence Status for Tuition Purposes section to determine residency classification.
English Language Proficiency Requirements for Students Whose Native Language is Not English
Individuals who were born outside the United States and whose native language is not English or those who have educational credentials from other countries or American protectorates must satisfy an English proficiency requirement as a condition of enrollment.
For admission into course work, students must document that they satisfy the English language proficiency require-ment by one of the following methods:
• Submitanofficialminimumscoreof525 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) paper test, 193 on the computer test or 69 for the Internet-based Test (iBT);
• Submitanofficial transcriptdocu-menting at least two years’ attendance and graduation from an accredited high school in the United States;
• Submitpassingscoresonallpartsofthe English version of the General Educational Development (GED) examination;
• Submitanofficial transcript froman accredited college or university in the United States indicating that a college-level English course has been taken and passed. Successful comple-tion of college-level courses in areas other than English may be considered by the Admission Coordinator as satisfying the English proficiency requirement;
• Submit aminimum score of 79percent on each of the three sections (essay, grammar and oral) of the Michigan English Language Assess-ment Battery (MELAB) Test;
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on the Combined English Language Skills Assessment (CELSA) test;
• SubmitascoreinBand5rangeonthe International Language Testing System (IELTS) or;
• Submit other documentation tothe Enrollment Services director that would clearly indicate that the English language requirement has been met.
Note: A waiver of this requirement is extended (but not limited) to native students of the following countries: Australia, Bahamas, Bermuda, Belize, Cameroon, English-speaking Canadian provinces, Cayman Islands, Fiji Islands, Gam-bia, Ghana, Guyana, Jamaica, Kenya, Liberia, Malta, Nauru, New Zealand, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Tobago-Trinidad, United Kingdom, Virgin Islands, West Indies, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Students not able to satisfy the Eng-lish language proficiency requirement may be eligible to enroll in the ESOL Program. See section titled English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Program.
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Program
The ESOL program is a credit pro-gram of developmental study designed to prepare non-English speakers for admission to college-level work. To be admitted to the program, students must score a minimum of 330 on the TOEFL paper version (53 on the computerized version), a 16 on the iBT Internet test or a minimum score on COMPASS-ESL (see the following section on COMPASS-ESL Testing Requirement.) CIS Form I-20 may be issued for F-1 visa processing for enrollment into the ESOL program. See the section titled International Student Enroll-ment Services (F-1 Visa Holder). The ESOL Program does not fall under the provisions of the TSI. In order to move from the ESOL developmental program
and to enroll in college-credit courses, students must have the recommendation of the ESOL program director and/or must document that they have met the English language proficiency require-ment. See the section titled English Language Proficiency Requirement for Students Whose Native Language Is Not English.
COMPASS-ESL Testing Requirement
To be admitted to the ESOL pro-gram, all students must obtain the required minimum score of 35 in the Reading section, 36 in the Grammar/Writing section, and 42 in the Listen-ing section of the COMPASS-ESL placement test and meet the require-ments for one of the following types of admission. Students who cannot submit the minimum passing scores on one or two sections of the COMPASS-ESL test may be admitted into the non-credit ESL courses sponsored through the Continuing & Professional Develop-ment Office. Upon recommendation of the ESL program director, students may re-test on the COMPASS-ESL and reap-ply for admission to the ESOL program.
Long Semesters (Fall and Spring)Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 1 2 3
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The Combined English Language Skills Assessment (CELSA) will be accepted if the students obtain the required minimum scores of 22 on Form I or 23 on Form II.
ESOL Program Admission Types
There are three types of admission into the credit ESOL program.
• High School Graduation or the Equivalent
Students whose native language is not English and who have graduated from high schools outside the United States or who have taken and passed all parts of any foreign language ver-sion of the GED test are eligible for unconditional admission only into the ESOL program if they provide docu-mentation of high school graduation or the equivalent and if they meet the COMPASS-ESL testing requirement.
• Ability-to-Benefit Test (students who are not high school graduates or the equivalent and are 18 years old)
Students whose native languages are not English, who have not gradu-ated from high school or who have not taken and passed all parts of any foreign language version of the GED test are eligible for unconditional admission only into the ESOL Program as ability-to-benefit students if they submit a minimum score of 35 in the Reading section, 36 in the Grammar/Writing sction and 42 in the Listening section of the COMPASS-ESL placement test.
• College or Universit y Transfer Students
Students transferring to San Jacinto Community College District from other colleges and universities whose native language is not English must document that they have met the English language proficiency requirements. Students who do not meet the English Proficiency Requirements are eligible for admission only to the ESOL program if they meet the COMPASS-ESL testing require-ments.
TestingTesting centers on each campus offer
testing services to help students and the community fulfill academic, personal and vocational goals. Tests include the General Educational Development (GED) test, the COMPASS, TASP/THEA test and the American College Test (ACT). College Level Examination Program (CLEP) tests are available on the Central and South campuses. The SAT is offered at the Central, North and South campuses. Contact the Testing Center at the appropriate campus for information.
Texas Success Initiative (TSI) College Preparatory
The Texas Success Initiative (TSI) became effective September 1, 2003. This initiative replaces the Texas Aca-demic Skills Program (TASP).
The Texas Success Initiative requires that incoming students, unless exempt, be assessed for college readiness in the areas of reading, mathematics and writing. The assessment instrument used at San Jacinto Community Col-lege District is the COMPASS. This initiative further requires that students who do not meet the passing standard of an area of the assessment are not allowed to enroll in college-level classes requiring skills in the unmet area until those college readiness skills are met. Students can meet the skill requirement by completing the sequence of College Preparatory courses for that area or by passing a retest of the assessment instru-ment. Students should meet with a coun-selor to develop their individual College Preparatory education plan which will include: when College Preparatory studies must begin, the sequence of required College Preparatory courses, possible required retesting, study skills and other options for developing college readiness.
The Placement Chart, published in this Catalog, indicates the various skills prerequisite levels, their corresponding score ranges on the placement tests and either the College Preparatory courses in which students must enroll or the college-level English or mathematics courses in which they may enroll if they meet the skill level requirement. The Placement Chart also indicates the College Preparatory course sequence for each skill area.
Exemptions from the Success Initiative
Students are exempt from the provi-sions of the Success Initiative if they have met one of the following condi-tions:
• Havegraduatedwithanassociateor higher degree from a Texas public institution of higher education;
• Areservinginthemilitaryorhavebeen honorably discharged, retired or released on or after August 1, 1990. (This includes individuals who have been serving in the Texas National Guard or reserves for at least three years preceding enrollment);
• HavepreviouslymetTASPrequire-ments or were exempt from the TASP;
• Meetqualifying standardson theSAT, ACT, or the exit-level TAKS;
• ACT—Composite score of 23 orhigher with individual mathematics and English scores of no less than 19. (Scores are valid for five years from the date of testing. Scores on a residual ACT are not acceptable for TSI exemption. A mathematics score of 21 or higher is required to qualify for enrollment in college algebra);
• SAT—Composite scoreof1070orhigher with verbal and mathematics scores of no less than 500. Scores are valid for five years from the date of testing. A mathematics score of 550 or higher is required to qualify for enrollment in college algebra;
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score of 2200 or higher and a lan-guage arts score of 2200 or higher with an essay score of 3 or higher. Scores are valid for three years from the date of testing;
• Transferfromaprivate,independentor accredited out-of-state institution of higher education and have satis-factorily (with a grade of D or higher) completed college-level coursework related to a skill area(s). Students who have not completed coursework related to all skill areas must be as-sessed in the unmet area(s) and must participate in College Preparatory studies if the area(s) is not met on the test;
• Have attended any institutionofhigher education and have been determined to have met readiness standards by that institution. This in-cludes passing scores on an approved assessment instrument, a previous determination of college readiness (exemption) under the TASP or the completion (with grades of C or higher) of College Preparatory stud-ies at that institution.
College Readiness Based on SAT, ACT, TAKS
Students who do not meet the exemption standard on one of the above tests are considered to be college ready in the individual areas where the standard is met. College readiness based on the SAT, ACT or Exit-level TAKS are as follows:
Reading and Writing Mathematics
ACT Composite 23+and
ACT English 19+
ACT Composite 23+and
ACT Mathematics 19+(21+ required for college algebra)
SAT Composite 1070+and
Verbal (Critical Read-ing) 500+
SAT Composite 1070+and
Mathematics 500+(550+ required for
college algebra)
TAKS Language Arts 2200+
andEssay of 3+
TAKS mathematics 2200+
Students who are college ready but not exempt based on the ACT, SAT or TAKS must test for TSI purposes in the areas where they are not college ready prior to enrolling for any courses.
Waived Certificate Programs
Students who enroll in a Waived Certificate Program (Certificate of Technology, Occupational Certificate or Certificate of Specialization) are not exempt from required assessment, but are waived from required College Pre-paratory studies while enrolled in their waived program. However, they are restricted to enrollment in only those courses within the waived program.
TSI Requirements Deferred for Students Who are not Seeking a Degree or Certificate
Students who declare that they are not seeking a degree or certificate may defer both the required assessment (test-ing) and College Preparatory education provisions of the TSI. However, they may accumulate no more than fifteen (15) term hours of college-level credit while they delay these provisions. Once students have earned fifteen college-level credit hours, they must meet all TSI requirements. To delay assess-ment and College Preparatory studies, students must meet with a counselor
to declare that they are not seeking a degree or certificate and be assigned the appropriate status. Students with this status must meet all course skill prerequisites, thus assessment may be required. Students in this non-degree seeking status are not eligible for state or federal financial aid.
Skills PrerequisitesMany courses, including those
in waived certificate programs, have minimum levels of skill in reading, writing and/or mathematics stipulated as prerequisites. These prerequisites constitute conditions of enrollment for all students coming under the provisions of the TSI and cannot be waived. They are stated in terms of numerical levels, which correspond with certain ranges of scores on the placement tests. To satisfy a course skills prerequisite, students must score within the range of scores corresponding to the indicated level.
AdvisingAdvising on College Preparatory
education and degree or certificate program options is always available to students at San Jacinto Community College District. At certain times advis-ing is required. Entering students who are not exempt and who have not met TSI testing requirements must see a counselor or enrollment advisor to de-termine if they must take an assessment test and to obtain a Testing Referral Form for the COMPASS. These stu-dents will also receive information on College Preparatory program require-ments, degree and certificate options, degree plans for university transfer and available support services. Students who register during campus registra-tion who have not passed all areas of an assessment taken for TSI purposes will meet with an advisor. Faculty in all courses and programs are available to advise students on course and program requirements.
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Meeting the Requirements of the Texas Success Initiative
Students must have demonstrated college readiness (area by area) prior to being allowed to enroll in college-level courses with an area skill requirement. College readiness is demonstrated by prior college-level coursework with a grade of D or higher, passing an approved assessment instrument (test) or successful completion, with a grade of C or higher, of College Preparatory coursework. Once a Success Initiative area is met, students are not required to further retest unless they are seek-ing entrance into a program of study that requires passing a test for TSI purposes.
Student Initiated Withdrawal from Required College Preparatory Studies
Students enrolled in more than one area of required College Preparatory studies may withdraw from all but their last (only) required College Preparatory course without prior approval.
Students enrolled in only one area of College Preparatory studies may, under certain exceptional circumstances and for one term only, withdraw from their only required College Preparatory course, but must meet with a coun-selor to discuss their individual Col-lege Preparatory education program.
This conference should explore the consequences of withdrawing, such as delayed college readiness, restriction from college-level courses with required skill prerequisites, delayed entry into programs of study requiring certain skill levels and other factors affecting the student’s educational objectives. If the counselor approves the withdrawal, it will be sent to the Enrollment Services Office for processing. Students are re-quired to continue with their College Preparatory studies program at their next registration and will not be per-mitted to subsequently withdraw from required College Preparatory studies.
Students enrolled in a Waived Certificate Program are advised to meet with a counselor before withdrawing from College Preparatory studies.
Dropping College Preparatory Courses
If a student wishes to drop the student’s only required College Pre-paratory course, the student must see a counselor. The counselor will advise the student and if the drop is approved a WA hold (Withdrawal Approval Required) will be entered on the stu-dent’s record. This hold prevents any further activity until the student meets with a counselor to discuss and further develop the student’s individual College Preparatory education plan. The coun-selor may restrict the student’s hours of enrollment, require enrollment in more than one College Preparatory area, require enrollment in College Prepara-
tory studies or re-quire attendance at workshops or other non-course pro-grams to develop college readiness. Once the student’s plan is developed, the student will be enrolled in coun-s e lor ap p rove d courses.
RetestingEnrolled students may retest once
each term on the COMPASS at no ad-ditional cost to the student at any time during the retesting window. The dates of the retesting window can be obtained from the Counseling or Testing Centers and are published in the Schedule of Classes. Students who wish to retest on the COMPASS must first visit with a counselor to obtain a Testing Referral Form. Students may retest on the Texas Higher Education Assessment (THEA) at their own expense and at any time following the guidelines published by the test provider, National Evaluation Systems (NES). The THEA is offered five times a year. The Quick THEA is offered on a regular basis on the San Jacinto Community College District North campus only. Information on Quick THEA testing may be obtained from the counseling centers or the test centers on each campus.
Ability-to-Benefit Test Information
Students who are 18 years or older and have not graduated from high school or the equivalent may take an ability-to-benefit test. San Jacinto Community College District uses two of these tests.
• TheCOMPASS test is used forEnglish speakers and speakers of other languages who meet the English language proficiency requirement and plan to enroll in college-level programs. Students must achieve these scores in the three required sections:
ASSET Reading - 35
COMPASS Reading - 62
ASSET Writing - 35
COMPASS Writing - 32
ASSET Numerical - 33
COMPASS Pre-Algebra/
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General Registration Information
1. Once new students have completed the application process, have been admitted and have taken the required placement testing, they are eligible to register. Applicants should check with the Office of Enrollment Services on the campus to which they applied to confirm when all transcripts and other required documents have been received and processing for admis-sion has been completed. Continuing students who are in good standing and have no administrative holds are eligible to register.
2. Students should consult the Catalog, speak to a counselor or contact the department/program office to deter-mine the courses most appropriate for meeting their educational objec-tives. Detailed procedures, available classes and registration dates and deadlines are provided in the Sched-ule of Classes published each Fall, Spring and Summer term. Students are encouraged to rely upon the online catalog and schedule at www.sanjac.edu, since the college website includes interactive program and schedule information and real-time counts of available seats in classes.
3. The terms include a traditional “full” term of 16 weeks (Fall and Spring) or 11 weeks (Summer), as well as multiple shorter “parts-of-term” which are provided to enable students to enroll in courses throughout the year. For example, the Spring term
includes a 3-week “Holiday Mini” session, a 16-week session, a 14-week “Weekend” session, two overlapping 12-week sessions, two 8-week ses-sions, a 6-week/10-week combination and four 4-week sessions. Students who complete the admission process for a term should complete advanced registration during the scheduled pe-riod prior to the term, but remain able to enroll in the various subsequent parts of term up until the day before classes begin for that part of term.
4. The primary method of registration is via the Web registration system, which is open for several weeks prior to the start of the term. A few days before classes begin for the full term, faculty will be available on campus for a day of “Campus Late Registra-tion” (a late registration fee applies) to assist those students who missed Web registration. Following the start of the term, the Web system is open for adding classes in those parts of term that have not yet started. Students are encouraged to register early to have the best selection of available classes. Students should register for the entire term at one time so that all tuition and fees can be included in Installment Payment Plans. The vari-ous parts of term provide significant flexibility for scheduling and increase the opportunities for enrolling at times other than the start of the full term.
5. Students who register are expected to pay their tuition and fees in full by the published deadline. Registrants can pay online by check, by credit card or by Installment Payment Plan (IPP) with a credit card (an IPP fee applies). Payment by mail with a check is also available. Be sure the check is mailed well before the payment deadline. Students can pay by cash, check, credit card or Installment Payment Plan in the Business Office. Students who have been awarded Financial Aid grants can expect the aid to be applied automatically within 24 hours of registration and have their account marked paid. Students with third party billing or scholarships
should visit the campus Business Office to have payment applied to their account. Students who fail to pay by the published deadline will be deregistered from classes, mak-ing seats available to other students during the Late Registration or Class Changes processes. Students who add classes or complete other registration transactions at any time following their initial registration and payment should pay immediately all additional tuition and fees due.
When registration and/or payment has been made, whether online or on campus, the student should print out or obtain a copy of the schedule and bill in order to verify that the classes are registered as intended. Occasionally, students exit the registration system without completing all steps and the registration or payment transaction is not posted. A copy of the schedule bill can be obtained at the Enrollment Services Off ice counter. Students are encouraged to print a fee receipt to ensure that they are not at risk of being deregistered from classes for non-payment. Students who change their minds about one or more courses should drop the unwanted classes at their earliest convenience. This enables other students to use the seats. It also assists the deans who have to make decisions about which sections to close for having too small an enrollment.
Once a student has registered and paid, he/she is officially enrolled and subject to college regulations concern-ing withdrawal and refunds. Canceling a check or submitting a check for which there is insufficient funds will not relieve the student of legal financial obligations for his/her enrollment. Full 100 percent refunds are not possible after classes have begun.
Schedule PolicyThe College will determine the
times and location of classes, as well as the minimum and maximum enrollment per class. The College reserves the right to cancel classes, change instructors and otherwise alter the schedule. There is
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no charge for schedule changes due to canceled classes. To replace a canceled class, the student should make changes during the time designated in the Schedule of Classes.
Course LoadA regular course load during a fall
or spring term is 15 to 17 term hours or five courses, excluding physical educa-tion, choir or band. Only exceptional students may, with the approval of the vice president of instruction, enroll for more term hours of credit. The maxi-mum course load permitted during both Summer sessions is 14 term hours or 7 term hours per Summer 5-week part of term. The maximum load in a three-week mini session is 3 term hours.
Working students should consider the number of term hours they take in relation to the number of hours they work per week. It is unrealistic for students employed full-time to enroll in college full-time. Students achieve full-time status when they enroll for 12 or more term hours in a long term or Summer session. A useful guideline is that students should spend at least two hours studying for every hour they spend in the classroom. For example, a student taking 15 term hours assumes the responsibility for a minimum of 45 hours per week, 15 hours in class and 30 hours studying. The College reserves the right to limit the number of term hours that working students may attempt.
The second digit of a course number indicates the credit hours associated with that course.
Counseling and Advising
The Counseling Center provides comprehensive services to help students in academics, career development, per-sonal development, college orientation and personal counseling.
Academic advising normally begins after placement testing but before regis-tration, with a conference between the student and a counselor about the stu-
dent’s educational goals. The counselor helps the student plan a schedule based on test results and the student’s objec-tives. Individual counseling is available with a staff of professional counselors. Throughout the year, professional staff conducts free workshops on topics such as career exploration, study and test-taking skills, time management orientation to college, motivation, self-concept, résumé writing, job search techniques and interviewing. These activities help students explore their personality, interests and values, which are important factors in choosing a career. In addition, DISCOVER and DO WHAT YOU ARE systems offer state-of-the-art programs to explore careers. Professional counselors are available to help students evaluate the results of these computer-based guid-ance systems.
Web for Students (Student Online System)
The Web for students became avail-able for registration beginning Summer I, 2003. The Web Portal can be accessed through San Jacinto Community Col-lege District website at www.sanjac.edu. Students may apply for admission online.
Once students have been admitted, re-admitted or if they are continuing students, they may access Web regis-tration. The student may access the Student Online System (SOS) link from the San Jacinto College Home page.
In addition to registration, other services available via the Web are:
• Checkregistrationstatus
• Displayclassschedule
• Addordropclasses
• Viewchangesandmakepaymentsbycredit, check or Installment Payment Plan by credit card
• Viewholds
• Displaygradesandprintunofficialtranscripts
• Completedegreeevaluations
• Viewfinancialaidinformation
• Viewpersonalinformation
• ChangePIN
University Transfer Students planning to transfer to a
senior college or university should select courses according to the curriculum requirements of the institution they plan to attend. Students should contact a college counselor for help in selecting courses.
Students not planning to transfer may select courses according to associ-ate degree or certificate requirements or personal preference.
Concurrent EnrollmentThe total number of term hours
taken by a student concurrently enrolled at San Jacinto Community College Dis-trict and another college or university may not exceed that allowed by college regulations (see Course Load). Before they enroll at another institution, students should check with the business office about paying tuition.
Prerequisites or Co-requisites
Some course descriptions stipulate that students must earn credit for certain course prerequisites before they can enroll. Prerequisites help assure that students have sufficient background in the subject to succeed in the course.
A co-requisite is a notation in a course description indicating that a student who enrolls in the course must also enroll concurrently in the listed co-requisite course unless that course has already been completed with a passing grade.
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Minimum placement test scores in reading, writing and/or mathematics skills are prerequisites for virtually ev-ery academic and College Preparatory course. These prerequisites constitute a condition of enrollment in these courses for all students and cannot be waived. Footnotes in the Schedule of Classes and the course descriptions in the Catalog will indicate which courses have such prerequisites.
Repetition of CoursesIf a student repeats a course for
which credit has previously been re-ceived, the higher grade is the grade of record. Neither the hours nor the grade points associated with the lower grade will be used in transcript Grade Point Average (GPA) calculations; however, the lower grade will remain on the stu-dent’s transcript permanently and will be included in calculations of financial aid eligibility.
A few courses may be repeated for credit. These exceptions are noted in the course descriptions found in this catalog. Students planning to transfer should check with the receiving institu-tion concerning policy for Enrollment Services GPA calculations for repeated courses.
Schedule Changes
Students may change their schedules by dropping and/or adding course sec-tions only during the periods designated in the Schedule of Classes. A student may drop a course or withdraw from
all courses within the published time period during the term with no ad-ditional charge. The student should initiate the drop online, by telephone voice response system or in person at the Enrollment Services Office. The Academic Calendar and the Refund Schedule list deadline dates and refund amounts. If the student is unable to drop online, by telephone voice response system or in person, he/she must request withdrawal in writing to the Enrollment Services Office. The date the Enroll-ment Services Office receives a fax or letter request is the official date of withdrawal, regardless of the last date of class attendance. Students enrolled in mandatory remediation must drop their College Preparatory courses in person.
Class Change FeesStudents can make changes to their
class schedule without a fee prior to the published start date of the term/part of term. Students changing classes or sections resulting in dropping classes or sections on or after the start date will be assessed charges equal to 30 percent of the tuition for each dropped section in ac-cordance with the state refund schedule.
Class Attendance
Students must attend all lecture and laboratory periods. An education is more than just acquiring information. Through regular class attendance stu-dents gain clearer insight into complex issues through interaction with profes-sors and other students.
Considering regular class atten-dance, along with grade standards, such an important requirement of enrollment, the College does not allow any “cuts” by students, nor does it allow instructors to give “walks” or dismiss classes early, except after a major examination or laboratory exercise.
Instructors keep an accurate record of each student’s attendance and do not allow students who do not attend regularly to slow the pace of the class.
However, instructors may provide an opportunity for a student who presents a reasonable excuse for an absence to make up missed work. A student who does not offer a satisfactory explanation for an absence will have that absence classified as unexcused and earn an F for any test, assignment or laboratory work given or due during that absence. The student will not be allowed to make up work that was missed.
Whenever a student’s absences reach 8.33 percent of the contact hours of the course for unexcused reasons or reasons unknown to the instructor, the instructor may request that the student drop the course (if applicable, see TEC 51.907 Six-Drop Limit Provi-sions section) and if not eligible to drop or the student chooses not to drop, the instructor may award a grade of FX at that time, which will prohibit the student from attending class. For example, the number of contact hours in a Fall or Spring term course equals the number of weekly classroom and laboratory hours in the course de-scription multiplied by 16. Therefore, professors may prohibit the students who accumulate four hours absence in classes meeting three hours per week or eight hours absence in classes meeting six hours per week from attending class. Three unexcused tardies count as one unexcused absence.
An instructor also has authority to request that the student drop the course and prohibit a student from participat-ing in class, when the instructor believes the student has accumulated so many absences (including excused absences) that the student cannot reasonably expect to pass the course. An instructor may also award the temporary grade of I (Incomplete) only under certain circumstances. (See the Incomplete (I) section under the Grading System section for specific information.)
Note: A student who wishes to withdraw from a course must withdraw officially online, by telephone voice response system or through the Enrollment Services Office; simply informing the instructor of the intent to withdraw is not sufficient. The Withdrawal from Courses section which follows gives more information.
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Accreditation or certification stan-dards that require more stringent attendance policies may govern certain departments or programs.
College regulations specify that only students who have registered for the class and who are listed on the official class rolls may attend a class. Students not listed on official class rolls may not attend classes; nor may students who have withdrawn or who have been withdrawn attend classes.
Withdrawal from Courses
A student who wishes to withdraw from a course must withdraw of-ficially over the Web, by telephone voice response system or through the Enrollment Services Office. Simply informing the instructor of the intent to withdraw is not sufficient. The student is responsible for withdrawing officially from a course. Administrative drops are at the discretion of the professor. Students who do not withdraw officially by the published withdrawal deadline are not eligible to drop or receive a grade of W.
TSI regulations apply to College Preparatory courses. Students may not attend any class from which they have withdrawn or have been withdrawn.
Requests for withdrawal become official and effective the date entered on the Web or received in writing in the Enrollment Services Office. The College will not honor requests received after published withdrawal deadlines.
Except during registration (when a corrected fee receipt documents withdrawal), students who make class changes online should print and retain verification of their schedule changes on the SOS system in case questions arise later about refunds or transcript records.
Withdrawal Deadlines
The Academic Calendar (published in the Catalog and in the Schedule of Classes and available online at www.sanjac.edu) states the deadlines for submitting both student-initiated and instructor-initiated withdrawal forms to the Enrollment Services Office to receive an automatic grade of “W” for various-length courses. As mandated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinat-ing Board, the withdrawal deadline is determined at approximately the 75 percent point of the course. Students should check the Schedule of Classes to determine the correct date for specific courses. After the deadline the college does not permit withdrawal with a grade of W or WL and students will receive a grade of A, B, C, D, F or I.
Complete Withdrawal from College or Dropping All CoursesContacts
Dropping all courses for the term at the same time constitutes the intent to officially withdraw from the College. Additionally, when students officially withdraw or do not withdraw from the College but drop individual courses, when the last course is dropped, the college requires that the student return all College-owned property and pay all outstanding debts of tuition, fees, and fines. San Jacinto College does not issue official transcripts for students who have outstanding debts or unreturned College property.
Enrollment Services Office:
Central Campus 281.476.1844 North Campus 281.459.7699 South Campus 281.922.3432
TEC 51.907 Six-Drop Limit Provisions
Students who enroll as entering freshmen or first-time-in-college (FTIC) students during the Fall 2007 or any subsequent term, are subject to the provisions of the Six-Drop Limit. This limits the total number of drops of an affected student to six. These six includes all drops from all Texas public colleges or universities. The drops a student has at San Jacinto College that are within the six-drop limit will be identified with a grade of “WL”. An affected student may only have six grades the equivalent of WL from all Texas public colleges and universities attended. The number of drops included in the limit from transfer institutions will be indicated on the transcript sent to SJCD. After the student has received six grades the equivalent of WL in total, the student will not be allowed to drop any additional courses and must receive grades of A, B, C, D, or F in the courses.
Students who remain enrolled in the course on or after the official census date of the course will be awarded a grade on the transcript. Courses dropped prior to the census date for that course will not count in the six-drop limit since courses dropped prior to the census date are not awarded a grade of W or WL. (The official census date varies according to the length of the course. If you attempt to drop the course over the SOS self service system, and the drop option is W3, W4, or W5, these drops will result in a grade of WL on the transcript for affected students.)
The San Jacinto College District will consider the following situations as constituting an approved blanket exemption from the six-drop limit for affected students.
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n• Grades of “W” in all College
Preparatory courses (MATH 0304, 0305, 0306, READ 0311, 0308, 0309, 0310, ENGL 0306, 0307, 0308, DEVS 0305, ESOL 0311, 0312, 0313, 0321, 0322, 0323, 0331, 0332, 0333, 0341, 0342, 0351, 0352, 0353, and any other course developed with a “0” zero in the first digit of the course number).
• All grades of “W” received for all courses taken by Dual Credit/Early Admission students received prior to high school graduation even if taken after Fall 2007.
• All grades of “W” received when the student’s intent was to “with-draw” from the institution. To meet the requirement for “withdrawing from the institution” the student must drop all courses for all parts of term on the same date. This applies to drops after the official census date. The term is viewed in totality and not by part of term. The student must inform the Enrollment Services Office of their intent to withdraw.
San Jacinto College will notify by e-mail all new first-time-in-college stu-dents each term that they are affected by SB 1231 and that they will be limited to six course drops during their enrollment at all public colleges and universities in Texas. San Jacinto College will notify students affected by the six-drop limit of the total number of drops they have accumulated at SJCD and transfer institutions at the end of each term.
There are provisions for appeal of grades of WL awarded at SJCD that are included in the six-drop limit. All appeals must be completed prior to dropping the course. Grades included in the six-drop limit from transfer insti-tutions are not known to SJCD and any appeal must be directed to the transfer institution. For more information go to www.sanjac.edu/sixdrop.
Residence Status for Tuition Purposes
For tuition purposes, students are classified at each registration as a Texas resident, a Texas non-resident or an international student. Texas residents are further classified in-district or out-of-district based upon whether the home in which they reside is assessed taxes by the San Jacinto Community College District. Determination of a student’s residence status for tuition purposes is made in accordance with the laws of the state of Texas.
Students who have attended another Texas public institution in the last 12 months can document status as a Texas resident by providing a statement from that institution which confirms their tuition classification and charges.
To be qualified for Texas resident status for tuition purposes, all students are required to document having physically resided in Texas for at least 12 months immediately prior to the date of registration.
During the admission process, all students answer the Texas Common Core questions for residency in order to provide for determination of their status as either a Texas resident, nonresident or international student. Students may qualify for the tuition rate applicable to the residents of Texas if the following qualifications are met:
1. The student graduated from a public or private high school or received the equivalent of a high school diploma within the state of Texas.
2. The student has resided in Texas for at least three years as of the date the person graduated from high school or received the equivalent of a high school diploma.
3. The student has lived in Texas for the 12 months immediately prior to enrollment.
4. If not a permanent resident or U.S. citizen, the student has completed an affidavit stating that he/she will file an application to become a permanent resident at the earliest opportunity the individual is eligible to do so.
Non-citizens also must further document eligible INS status as fol-lows:
• Permanent residents of the United States must furnish their permanent resident (green) card or I-551 passport approval stamp.
• Aliens who have filed an application with USCIS for permanent residency must provide the original Notice of Action with an approval notice.
• Aliens who are eligible to establish domicile in the United States may be eligible for classification as Texas residents. The Citizenship and Im-migration Services has identified those students to be (1) holders of unexpired visas with A-1, A-2, A-3, E-1, E-2, G-1, G-2, G-3, G-4, G-5, H-1B, H-4 (dependent of H-1B only), I, K-1, K-2, L-1A, L-1B, L-2N-8, N-9, NATO 1-7, O-1, O-3 (dependent of O-1 only), R-1, R-2, T-1, T-2, T-3, T-4, TPS, U-1, U-2, U-3, U-4, V-1, V-2, V-3; or (2) individuals classified by the INS as asylees, parolees, refugees, permanent residents, conditional permanent residents and temporary residents holding an I-688 or I-688B Temporary Resident card that has not expired.
Undocumented immigrants who meet academic admission requirements will be permitted to enroll, but normally will be subject to the tuition rate appli-cable to non-residents. Undocumented immigrants may qualify for the tuition rate applicable to the residents of Texas if all four of these qualifications are met.
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1. Graduated from a public or private high school or received the equivalent of a high school diploma within the State of Texas.
2. Resided in Texas with a parent or court-appointed guardian for at least three years as of the date the person graduated from high school or received the equivalent of a high school diploma.
3. Registered as an entering student in any institution of higher education not earlier than the Fall 2001 term.
4. Provided to the institution an affidavit stating that the individual will file an application to become a permanent resident at the earliest opportunity the individual is eligible to do so.
Proof of Texas Residency
All students wishing to register as Texas residents must have legally established such residency under the Texas Education Code.
Each student must answer a set of residency questions developed by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. If, as the answers to the ques-tions are reviewed by college officials, there remains a question as to the student’s proper residency classifica-tion, the student must provide a copy of one or more appropriately dated documents which will establish Texas residency. The institution must then maintain those documents showing that the student classified as a resident has legal right to such classification as of the official census date of the term or term for which the student is enrolling.
A student who does not furnish acceptable proof will be designated a Texas non-resident student, (or out-of-district student if the local address cannot be confirmed) and charged accordingly. In such a case a student who provides proof of Texas residency to the Enrollment Services Office by the official reporting date (8th class day in the Summer, 12th class day in the Fall and Spring) will be eligible to pay resident tuition for the term.
A resident of Texas will be desig-nated as an in-district or out-of-district student, according to whether the student resides in or out of the San Jacinto Community College District. Any address listed as a post office box will be considered out-of-district.
The institution is charged to ob-tain necessary documentation that conclusively confirms the student’s actual residence. Any address change that causes a reduction in tuition must be accompanied by appropriate documentation. When returned mail or other occurrences raise questions about the validity of the student’s ad-dress or when conflicting information exists, additional documentation will be required. Students will be allowed to register but will be charged at the higher rate until required documentation is provided.
In order to qualify for Texas resi-dency, a student may be required to document having been a resident of Texas for the 12 months immediately prior to the date of registration. To qualify for in-district tuition, a student may be required to document their actual address at the time of registration and through the term of enrollment. Among, but not limited to, the items that may be used to establish residence for tuition purposes, include one or more of the following:
• Texas high school transcript (show-ing enrollment 12 months prior to registration)
• An apartment lease and/or lease renewal with lease dates and the student’s name as legal tenant
• Permanent Texas driver’s license (at least one year old and still valid)
• Texas voter registration card (valid 12 months prior to registration)
• Pay stubs for the 12 months preceding the enrollment term census date
• Utility bills in the student’s name for the 12 months preceding the enroll-ment term census date, or
• A transcript from a Texas institution showing presence in the state for the
12 months preceding the enrollment term census date.
For a complete list of documenta-tion that may be required, please refer to the Texas Coordinating Board website or the Enrollment Services Office.
Senior Citizens Enrolling in Classes
Under Texas Law (Section 54.210), a college may allow senior citizens 65 years of age or older (by the first day of classes of the specific enrollment term) to enroll in up to six credit hours per term without paying tuition, providing there is space available. The senior citizen must pay all application fees, including the general service and related lab fees or incidental fees.
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nTuition and Fee SchedulesThis schedule is subject to change by the Texas Legislature and the San Jacinto Community College District Board of Trustees.
Repeat Course Fee for Third Repeat — San Jacinto Community College District will charge a higher tuition rate to Texas resident students registering for a course the third or subsequent time. This charge will apply to any course that the student has already attempted twice and appears on their transcript. Upon the third or subsequent enrollment, an additional tuition of $50.00 per credit hour will be charged. This additional tuition charge will be assessed for students reg-istered under the Texas resident tuition rates. (In-district and Out-of-district tuition). See Repeated Courses and Unfunded Credit Hours within this section for additional information.
In-District Tuition and Fees (TID)Tuition $33 per credit hour
IN-DISTRICTCREDIT HOURS TUITION GEN SVC FEE TOTAL
1 $ 33 $ 130 $ 163
2 $ 66 $ 130 $ 196
3 $ 99 $ 130 $ 229
4 $ 132 $ 130 $ 262
5 $ 165 $ 130 $ 295
6 $ 198 $ 130 $ 328
7 $ 231 $ 130 $ 361
8 $ 264 $ 130 $ 394
9 $ 297 $ 130 $ 427
10 $ 330 $ 130 $ 460
11 $ 363 $ 130 $ 493
12 $ 396 $ 130 $ 526
13 $ 429 $ 130 $ 559
14 $ 462 $ 130 $ 592
15 $ 495 $ 130 $ 625
16 $ 528 $ 130 $ 658
17 $ 561 $ 130 $ 691
18 $ 594 $ 130 $ 724
19 $ 627 $ 130 $ 757
20 $ 660 $ 130 $ 790
In addition to tuition and fees, other fees will be charged for some classes.
Estimated In-District Student Expenses
(Based on 16 term hours)Tuition @ $33 per hour ............................................ $ 528General Service Fee ...................................................$ 130Lab Fee (based on two courses @ $15 per course)......$ 30Books (based on five courses @ $150 per course) .......$ 750Total per Term .......................................................... $ 1,438
Out-of-District Tuition and Fees (TOD)Tuition $58 per term hour
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1 $ 58 $ 130 $ 188
2 $ 116 $ 130 $ 246
3 $ 174 $ 130 $ 304
4 $ 232 $ 130 $ 362
5 $ 290 $ 130 $ 420
6 $ 348 $ 130 $ 478
7 $ 406 $ 130 $ 536
8 $ 464 $ 130 $ 594
9 $ 522 $ 130 $ 652
10 $ 580 $ 130 $ 710
11 $ 638 $ 130 $ 768
12 $ 696 $ 130 $ 826
13 $ 754 $ 130 $ 884
14 $ 812 $ 130 $ 942
15 $ 870 $ 130 $ 1,000
16 $ 928 $ 130 $ 1,058
17 $ 986 $ 130 $ 1,116
18 $ 1,044 $ 130 $ 1,174
19 $ 1,102 $ 130 $ 1,232
20 $ 1,160 $ 130 $ 1,290
In addition to tuition and fees, other fees will be charged for some classes.
Estimated Out-of-District Student Expenses
(Based on 16 term hours; non-resident of the San Jacinto Community College District)
Tuition @ $58 per hour .............................................$ 928General Services Fee ..................................................$ 130Lab Fee (based on two courses @ $15 per course)......$ 30Books (based on five courses @ $150 per course) .......$ 750Total per Term ...........................................................$ 1,838
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Tuition $108 per term hour
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1 $ 108 $ 130 $ 238
2 $ 216 $ 130 $ 346
3 $ 324 $ 130 $ 454
4 $ 432 $ 130 $ 562
5 $ 540 $ 130 $ 670
6 $ 648 $ 130 $ 778
7 $ 756 $ 130 $ 886
8 $ 864 $ 130 $ 994
9 $ 972 $ 130 $ 1,102
10 $ 1,080 $ 130 $ 1,210
11 $ 1,188 $ 130 $ 1,318
12 $ 1,296 $ 130 $ 1,426
13 $ 1,404 $ 130 $ 1,534
14 $ 1,512 $ 130 $ 1,642
15 $ 1,620 $ 130 $ 1,750
16 $ 1,728 $ 130 $ 1,858
17 $ 1,836 $ 130 $ 1,966
18 $ 1,944 $ 130 $ 2,074
19 $ 2,052 $ 130 $ 2,182
20 $ 2,160 $ 130 $ 2,290
In addition to tuition and fees, other fees will be charged for some classes.
Estimated Out-of-State and Other Non-Resident Student Expenses
(Based on 16 term hours; non-Texas resident)Tuition (@ $108 per hour) .........................................$ 1,728General Services Fee ..................................................$ 130Lab Fee (@ $15 per course) ........................................$ 30Books (based on five courses @ $150 per course) .......$ 750Total per Term ...........................................................$ 2,638
Additional ExpensesStudents must purchase their own textbooks, workbooks
and supplies such as paper, pencils and computer disks. Some courses also require that students buy special supplies.
Fees Per Term1. General Service Fee(GSF)—A fee of $130 is charged each
Fall, Spring or Summer term. This fee is not refundable unless the student withdraws from all courses. The refund is prorated based on the published refund schedule.
2. Late Registration Fee (ELR)—A nonrefundable fee of $25 will be charged to any student who registers on or after the published late registration date.
3. Schedule Change Fees —Schedule changes made prior to the first day of class do not incur a fee. Any class changes on or after the first class day of the term are subject to the college refund policy which allows a maximum refund of 70 percent of tuition charges once the term or session has begun. Class changes are considered processed at the time of data entry. The student is considered liable for the appropriate charges.
4. Lab Fees—A Lab Fees chart appears later in this section. Lab fees are subject to change.
5. Parking Permit (DUP)—Each student will be entitled to one parking permit by submitting a completed parking applica-tion at the time of registration. Additional parking permits may be obtained from the Business Office for $1 each. Lost or stolen permits may be replaced at a cost of $1. A parking permit must be displayed on each automobile parked on any San Jacinto Community College District campus by a student or for the benefit of a student. A fine will be imposed on any student who fails to comply with parking regulations.
6. Liability Insurance (ELI)—There is a $7 charge per term per class. (Health Sciences clinical courses, Dietetic Technician, Cosmetology and Massage Therapy lab courses.)
7. International Student Processing Fee (EFS)—$35. This fee is assessed to students holding F-1 Visas each term of enrollment.
Course and/or Other Incidental FeesRequired for specific courses.
Art (EIA) ARTS 2323 .............................................. $100 ARTS 2324 .............................................. $100Distance Learning Fees (EDL, EDL6, EDLH) Online courses EDL6 ................................. $30 Videotape courses (EDL6) ......................... $30 ITV (intracampus San Jac) .................. no cost ITV (San Jac to other) (EDL6) .................. $30 Hybrid Courses EDLH.............................. $15Emergency Medical Technology (EIC) EMSP 1260 ................................................ $60
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EMSP 1355 ................................................ $17 EMSP 1501 ............................................. $1.00 EMSP 2330 ............................................. $2.50 EMSP 2444 ............................................. $2.50
Fire Protection (ECF, EFT) Incidental Fees FIRS 1301(EFT) ..................................... $100 FIRS 1433 (ECF) ...................................... $30 FIRT 2333 (ECF) ...................................... $30 FIRS 1319 (EFT)..................................... $200Flight Fees (EFE, EIF) — Flight courses are subject
to regular college tuition and fees. All college tuition and fees must be paid at the time of registration. Flight fee charges are subject to change when the current contract changes. Please contact the Aeronautical Department for the most recent flight fees. Flight loans are available through the Installment Payment Plan. See Installment Payment Plan within this section for additional information.
*Approved Flight Fees (EFE, EIF)
AIRP 1215 ...........................................$10,000 AIRP 1255 ............................................ $4,250 AIRP 2239 .............................................$5,800 AIRP 2242............................................ $6,000 AIRP 2243 .............................................$4,450 AIRP 2250 ..........................................$12,000 AIRP 2251 ............................................ $8,940 AIRP 2336 .............................................$7,600*Flight fees are to be applied to a particular rating.
Flight ratings are based upon proficiency and not on a completion of a particular course. Additional fees may be required to complete the rating.
Music (EIM) All private lessons ............ $100 per credit hourNursing —AD (ENR) RNSG 1251 ............................................... $21 RNSG 1343 ............................................... $22 RNSG 2121 ............................................... $37 RNSG 2201 ............................................... $21 RNSG 2213 ............................................... $21 RNSG 2231 ............................................... $21Nursing—ADN Mobility (ELV) RNSG 1249 ............................................... $19 RNSG 1270 ............................................... $19 RNSG 1417 ............................................... $19
RNSG 2270 ............................................... $19 RNSG 2271 ............................................... $35
Pharmacy Technician (EPH) PHRA 1345 ........................................................$75Physical Education PHED 1111(Bowling) (EIB) ...................... $58 PHED 1151 (Scuba) (EIS) ......................... $40Respiratory Care (ERT) RSPT 2130 .............................................. $125Surgical Technology (EST) SRGT 1541 ................................................ $30Vocational Nursing (EVN) VNSG 1119 ............................................... $37
All fees are subject to change by the San Jacinto Community College District Board of Trustees.
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Lab FeesABDR 1323 ........... $ 24ABDR 1431 ........... $ 24ABDR 1441 ........... $ 24ABDR 1449 ........... $ 24ABDR 1519 ........... $ 24ABDR 1555 ........... $ 24ABDR 1558 ........... $ 24ABDR 2353 ........... $ 24ABDR 2502 ........... $ 24ABDR 2541 ........... $ 24ABDR 2549 ........... $ 24ABDR 2551 ........... $ 24
Automotive Technology (AUT)AUMT 1305 ........... $ 24AUMT 1310 ........... $ 24AUMT 1316 ........... $ 24AUMT 1345 ........... $ 24AUMT 1407 ........... $ 24AUMT 1419 ........... $ 24AUMT 2311 ........... $ 24AUMT 2313 ........... $ 24AUMT 2321 ........... $ 24AUMT 2357 ........... $ 24AUMT 2371 ........... $ 24AUMT 2417 ........... $ 24AUMT 2425 ........... $ 24AUMT 2434 ........... $ 24AUMT 2455 ........... $ 48
Biology (BIO)BIOL 1406 ............. $ 15BIOL 1407 ............. $ 15BIOL 1408 ............. $ 20BIOL 1409 ............. $ 20BIOL 1411 ............. $ 15BIOL 1413 ............. $ 15BIOL 2401 ............. $ 15BIOL 2402 ............. $ 15BIOL 2406 ............. $ 24BIOL 2416 ............. $ 24BIOL 2420 ............. $ 20BIOL 2421 ............. $ 20 BITC 1311 ............. $ 24 ENVR 1401 ........... $ 24ENVR 1402 ........... $ 24
Business Office Technology (BOT)BCIS 1305 ............. $ 10MRMT 1307 .......... $ 10POFI 1341 ............. $ 10POFI 1349 ............. $ 10POFI 2331 ............. $ 5POFL 2301 ............ $ 10POFM 1331 ........... $ 10POFT 1127 ............ $ 6POFT 1328 ............ $ 10POFT 1329 ............ $ 10POFT 2301 ............ $ 10
Chemistry (CMS)CHEM 1405 ........... $ 24 CHEM 1407 ........... $ 24 CHEM 1411 ........... $ 20CHEM 1412 ........... $ 20CHEM 2423 ........... $ 20 CHEM 2425 ........... $ 20
Child Development/Early Childhood Education (ECE)CDEC 1319............ $ 15CDEC 1323............ $ 15CDEC 1413............ $ 20CDEC 1417............ $ 20CDEC 1457............ $ 6CDEC 1458............ $ 20CDEC 2407............ $ 20CDEC 2422............ $ 20CDEC 2424............ $ 20
Communications (COM)COMM 1129 .......... $ 6COMM 1318 .......... $ 10COMM 1319 .......... $ 10COMM 2129 .......... $ 6COMM 2309 .......... $ 6
Cosmetology (CSM)CSME 1271............ $ 12CSME 1272............ $ 12CSME 1302............ $ 12CSME 1310............ $ 10CSME 1330............ $ 10CSME 1354............ $ 10CSME 1355............ $ 10CSME 1421............ $ 12CSME 1435............ $ 8CSME 1457............ $ 10CSME 1501............ $ 10CSME 1505............ $ 10CSME 1520............ $ 12CSME 1531............ $ 10CSME 1534............ $ 8CSME 1541............ $ 10CSME 1545............ $ 10CSME 1552............ $ 10CSME 1553............ $ 10CSME 2244............ $ 10CSME 2310............ $ 10CSME 2333............ $ 12CSME 2337............ $ 10CSME 2343............ $ 10 CSME 2414............ $ 8CSME 2430............ $ 10CSME 2431............ $ 10CSME 2445............ $ 8CSME 2501............ $ 10CSME 2515............ $ 8CSME 2539............ $ 10CSME 2541............ $ 10CSME 2544............ $ 8
Culinary Arts (CLA)CHEF 1301............ $ 24CHEF 1310............ $ 24CHEF 1345............ $ 24CHEF 1401............ $ 24CHEF 2301............ $ 24CHEF 2402............ $ 24IFWA 2441 ............ $ 24IFWA 2446 ............ $ 24PSTR 1301 ............ $ 24PSTR 1401 ............ $ 24PSTR 2331 ............ $ 24PSTR 2431 ............ $ 24RSTO 2405 ............ $ 24
College Preparatory Writing (ENG)ENGL 0306 ........... $ 4ENGL 0308 ........... $ 4
College Preparatory Mathematics (RMT)MATH 0303 .......... $ 5MATH 0304 .......... $ 5
College Preparatory Reading (DVR)READ 0308 ........... $ 4READ 0309 ........... $ 4
Diesel Technology (DSL)DEMR 1306 .......... $ 18DEMR 1323 .......... $ 18DEMR 1405 .......... $ 18DEMR 1410 .......... $ 18DEMR 1421 .......... $ 18DEMR 1423 .......... $ 18DEMR 1449 .......... $ 18DEMR 2412 .......... $ 18DEMR 2334 .......... $ 18DEMR 2388 .......... $ 18DEMR 2412 .......... $ 18DEMR 2432 .......... $ 18
Drama (DRM)DRAM 1120 .......... $ 10DRAM 1342 .......... $ 20DRAM 2351 .......... $ 10DRAM 2366 .......... $ 24
Electrical Technology (ELT)ELPT 1311 ........... $ 10ELPT 1345 ........... $ 10ELPT 1351 ........... $ 10ELPT 1355 ........... $ 10ELPT 1357 ........... $ 10ELPT 1429 ........... $ 10ELPT 1441 ........... $ 10ELPT 2305 ........... $ 10ELPT 2319 ........... $ 10ELPT 2449 ........... $ 10
Electronics Technology (CET)CETT 1215 ........... $ 14CETT 1303 ........... $ 14CETT 1305 ........... $ 14CETT 1325 ........... $ 14CETT 1329 ........... $ 14CETT 1345 ........... $ 14CETT 1349 ........... $ 14CETT 1357 ........... $ 14CETT 2449 ........... $ 24CPMT 1303 ........... $ 14CPMT 1345 ........... $ 14CPMT 1349 ........... $ 14CPMT 2333 ........... $ 14CPMT 2345 ........... $ 14CPMT 2349 ........... $ 24EECT 1340 ........... $ 24EECT 2439 ........... $ 14ELMT 2330 ........... $ 24ELMT 2333 ........... $ 14
Emergency Medical Technology (EMT)EMSP 1260............ $ 10EMSP 1338............ $ 15EMSP 1355............ $ 15EMSP 1356............ $ 15EMSP 1371............ $ 10 EMSP 1501............ $ 24EMSP 2168............ $ 20 EMSP 2243............ $ 36EMSP 2330............ $ 15EMSP 2338............ $ 24EMSP 2348............ $ 15EMSP 2434............ $ 15EMSP 2444............ $ 15
Engineering Design Graphics (EDG)ARCE 1421 ............ $ 24ARCE 1452 ............ $ 24ARTV 1402 ........... $ 24ARTV 1440 ........... $ 24DFTG 1405 ........... $ 24DFTG 1409 ........... $ 24DFTG 1410 ........... $ 24DFTG 1413 ........... $ 24DFTG 1417 ........... $ 24DFTG 1445 ........... $ 24DFTG 2402 ........... $ 24DFTG 2406 ........... $ 24DFTG 2407 ........... $ 24DFTG 2408 ........... $ 24DFTG 2417 ........... $ 24DFTG 2419 ........... $ 24DFTG 2421 ........... $ 24DFTG 2423 ........... $ 24DFTG 2428 ........... $ 24DFTG 2432 ........... $ 24DFTG 2436 ........... $ 24DFTG 2438 ........... $ 24DFTG 2440 ........... $ 24DFTG 2445 ........... $ 24DFTG 2447 ........... $ 24DFTG 2458 ........... $ 24
Fire Protection Technology (FPT)FIRS 1301 ............. $ 24FIRS 1313 ............. $ 24FIRS 1319 ............. $ 24FIRS 1329 ............. $ 24FIRS 1407 ............. $ 24FIRS 1423 ............. $ 24FIRS 1433 ............. $ 24FIRT 1303 ............. $ 24FIRT 1315 ............. $ 24FIRT 1345 ............. $ 24FIRT 1370 ............. $ 24FIRT 2333 ............. $ 24FIRT 2345 ............. $ 24
Foreign Language (FLG)CHIN 1411 ........... $ 4 CHIN 1412 ........... $ 4 FREN 1411 ........... $ 4FREN 1412 ........... $ 4GERM 1411........... $ 4GERM 1412........... $ 4SPAN 1411 ............ $ 4SPAN 1412 ............ $ 4
Air Conditioning Technology (AIR)HART 1401 ........... $ 20HART 1407 ........... $ 20HART 1441 ........... $ 20HART 1442 ........... $ 20HART 1445 ........... $ 20HART 1449 ........... $ 20HART 2431 ........... $ 20HART 2434 ........... $ 20HART 2436 ........... $ 20HART 2441 ........... $ 20HART 2545 ........... $ 20
Applied Computer Electronics Technology (CET)(see Electronics Technology)
Art and Visual Communications(FAR)ARTC 1302 ............ $ 20ARTC 1317 ............ $ 20ARTC 1321 ............ $ 10ARTC 1325 ............ $ 20ARTC 1327 ............ $ 10ARTC 1350 ............ $ 20ARTC 1353 ............ $ 20ARTC 2331 ............ $ 20ARTC 2335 ............ $ 20ARTC 2341 ............ $ 20ARTC 2347 ............ $ 20ARTS 1311 ............ $ 10ARTS 1312 ............ $ 15ARTS 2313 ............ $ 20ARTS 2314 ............ $ 20ARTS 2316 ............ $ 10ARTS 2317 ............ $ 10ARTS 2323 ............ $ 10ARTS 2324 ............ $ 10ARTS 2326 ............ $ 20ARTS 2327 ............ $ 20ARTS 2333 ............ $ 15ARTS 2334 ............ $ 15ARTS 2341 ............ $ 20ARTS 2342 ............ $ 20ARTS 2346 ............ $ 20ARTS 2347 ............ $ 20ARTS 2348 ............ $ 20 ARTS 2349 ............ $ 20ARTS 2351 ............ $ 20ARTS 2352 ............ $ 20ARTS 2356 ............ $ 20ARTS 2357 ............ $ 20ARTS 2366 ............ $ 10ARTS 2367 ............ $ 10ARTV 1301 ........... $ 20ARTV 1303 ........... $ 20ARTV 1341 ........... $ 20ARTV 1345 ........... $ 20ARTV 1351 ........... $ 20ARTV 2301 ........... $ 20 IMED 1301 ............ $ 20IMED 1316 ............ $ 20IMED 2315 ............ $ 20IMED 2345 ............ $ 20ITSW 1310 ............ $ 20
Automotive Collision Repair (ACR)ABDR 1303 ........... $ 24ABDR 1307 ........... $ 24ABDR 1315 ........... $ 24
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Geology (GEO)GEOL 1403 ........... $ 15GEOL 1404 ........... $ 15GEOL 1405 ........... $ 15GEOL 1447 ........... $ 10
Gerontology Services (GRS)GERS 1303 ............ $ 15GERS 1402 ............ $ 15GERS 2330 ............ $ 15
Health Information Management (HIM)HITT 1341............. $ 4HITT 2335............. $ 4HITT 2249............. $ 4
Information Technology (ITS)EDTC 1341 ............ $ 20GAME 1303........... $ 20GAME 1304........... $ 20GAME 1343........... $ 20GAME 1353........... $ 20GAME 2332........... $ 20GAME 2341........... $ 20GAME 2344........... $ 20GAME 2359........... $ 20IMED 1341 ............ $ 20IMED 1345 ............ $ 20INEW 2301............ $ 20INEW 2330............ $ 20INEW 2332............ $ 20INEW 2334............ $ 20INEW 2340............ $ 20ITCC 1401 ............. $ 20ITCC 1404 ............. $ 20ITCC 2408 ............. $ 20ITCC 2410 ............. $ 20ITCC 2432 ............. $ 20ITCC 2436 ............. $ 20ITCC 2440 ............. $ 20ITCC 2444 ............. $ 20ITMC 1343 ............ $ 20ITMC 2303 ............ $ 20ITMC 2337 ............ $ 20ITNW 1308............ $ 20 ITNW 1325............ $ 20ITNW 1345............ $ 20ITNW 1346............ $ 20ITNW 1348............ $ 20ITNW 1353............ $ 20ITNW 1354............ $ 20ITNW 1392............ $ 20ITNW 2301............ $ 20ITNW 2305............ $ 20ITNW 2353............ $ 20ITNW 2354............ $ 20ITNW 2355............ $ 20ITNW 2356............ $ 20ITSC 1305 ............. $ 20ITSC 1307 ............. $ 20ITSC 1309 ............. $ 20
ITSC 1319 ............. $ 20ITSC 1321 ............. $ 20ITSC 1325 ............. $ 20ITSC 1391 ............. $ 20ITSC 2321 ............. $ 20ITSC 2335 ............. $ 20ITSC 2337 ............. $ 20ITSC 2339 ............. $ 20ITSE 1307 ............. $ 20ITSE 1310 ............. $ 20ITSE 1311 ............. $ 20ITSE 1318 ............. $ 20ITSE 1331 ............. $ 20ITSE 1345 ............. $ 20 ITSE 1391 ............. $ 20ITSE 2305 ............. $ 20ITSE 2313 ............. $ 20ITSE 2317 ............. $ 20ITSE 2331 ............. $ 20ITSE 2343 ............. $ 20ITSE 2346 ............. $ 20ITSE 2349 ............. $ 20ITSE 2351 ............. $ 20ITSE 2357 ............. $ 20ITSW 1307 ............ $ 20 ITSW 2334 ............ $ 20ITSW 2337 ............ $ 20ITSY 1342 ............. $ 20ITSY 2300 ............. $ 20ITSY 2301 ............. $ 20ITSY 2341 ............. $ 20ITSY 2342 ............. $ 20ITSY 2343 ............. $ 20ITSY 2359 ............. $ 20
Instrumentation Technology (INS)INTC 1301 ............. $ 8INTC 1312 ............. $ 8INTC 1315 ............. $ 8INTC 1322 ............. $ 8INTC 1341 ............. $ 8INTC 1350 ............. $ 8INTC 1353 ............. $ 8INTC 1355 ............. $ 8INTC 1453 ............. $ 8INTC 3210 ............. $ 8INTC 2330 ............. $ 8INTC 2333 ............. $ 8INTC 2359 ............. $ 8
Interior Design (IND)INDS 1411 ............ $ 12INDS 1415 ............ $ 12INDS 1445 ............ $ 12INDS 1449 ............ $ 12INDS 2407 ............ $ 12INDS 2413 ............ $ 12INDS 2421 ............ $ 12INDS 2425 ............ $ 12INDS 2431 ............ $ 12INDS 2435 ............ $ 12
Massage Therapy (MAS)MSSG 1105 ........... $10MSSG 1207 ........... $ 10MSSG 1413 ........... $ 10MSSG 2311 ........... $ 10
Medical Assisting (MDA)MDCA 1343........... $ 10MDCA 1348........... $ 20MDCA 1417........... $ 24MDCA 1421........... $ 10MDCA 1348........... $ 20
Medical Imaging Technology (MDT)RADR 1260 ........... $ 15RADR 1313 ........... $ 16RADR 1317 ........... $ 6RADR 1318 ........... $ 16RADR 1360 ........... $ 15RADR 1411 ........... $ 16RADR 2305 ........... $ 16RADR 2309 ........... $ 6RADR 2360 ........... $ 15RADR 2361 ........... $ 15RADR 2362 ........... $ 15RADR 2363 ........... $ 15RADR 2401 ........... $ 16
Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT)HPRS 1391 ............ $ 24MLAB 1201 ........... $ 24MLAB 1227 ........... $ 24MLAB 1231 ........... $ 24MLAB 1235 ........... $ 24MLAB 1311 ........... $ 24MLAB 1415 ........... $ 24MLAB 2431 ........... $ 24MLAB 2434 ........... $ 24MLAB 2501 ........... $ 48PLAB 1223 ............ $ 24
Mental Health Services (MNH)PSYT 1471 ............ $ 24
Music (RCS)MUSC 1323 ........... $ 24MUSC 1327 ........... $ 24MUSC 1331 ........... $ 24MUSC 2101 ........... $ 24MUSC 2427 ........... $ 24MUSC 2447 ........... $ 24
Music (MUS)MUSI 1159 ............ $ 4MUSI 1290 ............ $ 24
Non-Destructive Testing Technology (NDT)METL 1313 ........... $ 24METL 1405 ........... $ 24METL 2435 ........... $ 24NDTE 1301 ........... $ 24NDTE 1410 ........... $ 24NDTE 1440 ........... $ 24NDTE 1450 ........... $ 24NDTE 1454 ........... $ 24NDTE 1471 ........... $ 24NDTE 2401 ........... $ 24NDTE 2411 ........... $ 24QCTC 1341 ............ $ 24QCTC 1343 ............ $ 24QCTC 1446 ............ $ 24QCTC 1448 ............ $ 24QCTC 2331 ............ $ 24
Nursing (ADN)RNSG 1140 ........... $ 12
Nursing (NUR)RNSG 1144 ........... $ 6RNSG 1215 ........... $ 12RNSG 1413 ........... $ 6RNSG 2207 ........... $ 6RNSG 2231 ........... $ 6
Paralegal (LGL)LGLA 1317 ........... $ 20
Pharmacy Technician (PHT)PHRA 1313 ........... $ 10PHRA 1345 ........... $ 24PHRA 1349 ........... $ 24
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)PTHA 1305 ........... $ 8PTHA 1413 ........... $ 6PTHA 1431 ........... $ 24PTHA 2409 ........... $ 10PTHA 2431 ........... $ 6PTHA 2435 ........... $ 6
Physics (PHY)PHYS 1401 ............ $ 10PHYS 1402 ............ $ 10PHYS 1411 ............ $ 10PHYS 1412 ............ $ 10PHYS 2425 ............ $ 10PHYS 2426 ............ $ 10
Process Technology (PRT)CTEC 1401 ............ $ 10PTAC 1410 ............ $ 10PTAC 1332 ............ $ 10PTAC 2336 ............ $ 10PTAC 2420 ............ $ 10PTAC 2438 ............ $ 10PTAC 2446 ............ $ 10SCIT 1414 ............. $ 10
Respiratory Care (RSP)RSPT 1340 ............ $ 24RSPT 1429 ............ $ 24RSPT 1431 ............ $ 24RSPT 2258 ............ $ 24RSPT 2314 ............ $ 24RSPT 2353 ............ $ 24RSPT 2355 ............ $ 24
Restaurant Management (CLA)CHEF 1301 ........... $ 24CHEF 1345 ........... $ 24CHEF 1401 ........... $ 24CHEF 2301 ........... $ 24CHEF 2402 ........... $ 24IFWA 2441 ............ $ 24IFWA 2446 ............ $ 24PSTR 1301 ............ $ 24PSTR 1401 ............ $ 24PSTR 2331 ............ $ 24PSTR 2431 ............ $ 24RSTO 2405 ........... $ 24
Speech (SPC)SPCH 1145 ........... $ 4
Surgical Technology (SUT)SRGT 1505 ........... $ 24SRGT 1509 ........... $ 24
Vision Care Technology (VCT)OPTS 1315 ............ $ 16OPTS 1501 ............ $ 16OPTS 2350 ............ $ 10OPTS 2431 ............ $ 16OPTS 2441 ............ $ 16OPTS 2445 ............ $ 16
Vocational Nursing (LVN)VNSG 1170 ........... $ 16VNSG 1227 ........... $ 16VNSG 1320 ........... $ 4VNSG 1323 ........... $ 4VNSG 1423 ........... $ 4VNSG 2331 ........... $ 16
Welding Technology (WLD)WLDG 1528 .......... $ 48WLDG 1530 .......... $ 48WLDG 1534 .......... $ 48WLDG 1535 .......... $ 48WLDG 2543 .......... $ 48WLDG 2551 .......... $ 48WLDG 2553 .......... $ 48WLDG 2571 .......... $ 48
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Methods of Payment
THE COLLEGE ACCEPTS THE FOLLOWING METHODS OF PAYMENT:
WEB PAYMENTS
1. Credit Cards – American Express, Discover, MasterCard or Visa.
2. Debit Cards – Must have a Master-Card or Visa affiliation.
3. WEBCheck – Must be an individual checking or savings account.
a. Company checks may be rejected after submission to the bank due to debit blocking by the company and result in a $30 return check charge.
b. Loan Checks from Credit Cards or other financial institutions will be rejected after submission to the bank and result in a $30 returned check charge.
c. The College assesses a $30 processing fee for each stopped-payment or returned check. An indiviidual who has had a check returned must hten pay the College by cash, cashier’s check, money order or credit card.
4. Installment Payment Plans will capture the Scheduled Method of Payment and use that for future dated payments. The students may use the Student Account System to change a scheduled method of payment for the automated payment process.
IN PERSON PAYMENTS AT ANY CAMPUS BUSINESS OFFICE
1. Credit Cards – American Express, Discover, MasterCard or Visa.
2. Debit Cards – Must have a Master-Card or Visa affiliation.
3. Debit Cards – PIN Based.
4. Checks
a. Personal Checks in which the student is an authorized signer on the account or if the autho-rized signer on the account is present may be converted to an electronic payment from the
account. These are referred to as POP checks. The cashier will inquire as to whether you agree to have the check converted to an electronic payment. If you agree the check will be returned to you upon completion of the cashiering transaction along with an electronic agreement receipt.
b. Personal Checks in which the student is NOT an authorized signer on the account and the authorized signer is not present will be processed as a normal paper check and included with the normal deposits of the College.
c. Company Checks, Cashier Checks or Money Orders will be processed as a normal paper check and included with the normal deposits of the College.
d. Loan Checks from Credit Cards or other financial institutions will be processed as a normal paper check and included with the normal deposits of the College.
e. The College assesses a $30 processing fee for each stopped-payment or returned check. An individual who has had a check returned must then pay the College by cash, cashier’s check, money order or credit card.
5. Cash – Legal currency of the United States.
CREDIT CARD ACCOUNT VERIFICATION – AUTHORIZATION
An individual who uses a credit card to pay tuition or fees authorizes the College to communicate with the credit card issuer and/or financial institution for the limited purpose of verifying information related to use of the credit card at the College, such as verification of account number, verifi-cation of a transaction, or verification of a student’s signature.
San Jacinto College will not be responsible for multiple holds being placed on your credit card or debit card by your bank or the card issuer.
Installment Payment Plan (IPP)
An installment payment plan (IPP) is available at any Campus Business Office and on the SOS Web based registration system under the Student Account Suite. When initiating the IPP the student will be required to pay 25 percent of eligible tuition and fees. There is a $25 setup fee which is prorated over the initial and future installments. The IPP will have three additional 25 percent payments on specified dates for each term. The College assesses a fee of $25 for each late payment. Through the Student Account Suite, students may establish an automatic payment from their selected method of payment using a credit card, checking or savings account. Students who utilize the IPP must follow the regulations for withdrawals and refunds. Students who withdraw from or add one or more classes still must pay the installments on time. The system will recalculate any changes to the future dated install-ments. No installment payment plan is available for books, supplies or cash advances. The Financial Aid section describes other forms of financial as-sistance. Installment Plans must be paid in full before another installment plan can be initiated.
Credit Card Account Verification – Authorization
An individual who uses a credit card to pay tuition or fees authorizes the College to communicate with the credit card issuer and/or financial institution for the limited purpose of verifying information related to use of the credit card at the College, such as verification
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nof account number, verification of a transaction, or verification of a student’s signature.
San Jacinto College will not be responsible for multiple holds being placed on your credit card or debit card by your bank or the card issuer.
Delinquent Accounts
Currently enrolled students who are delinquent in repaying a loan, are re-sponsible for a returned check, or have failed to pay appropriately and on time any other debts to San Jacinto College (not including library and traffic fines ) will receive warning notices informing them that they must pay their debts by a certain date or be withdrawn from all classes. If they do not pay by the desig-nated date, the College may withdraw them from all classes, and they may not be reinstated during that term.
Students must pay all debts—including tuition, fees, fines, returned check penalties, College generated loans and restitution for loss of or damage to college property before they may re-enroll, receive a diploma, or have a request for an official transcript honored.
In the event of failure to pay the Installment Payment Plan (IPP) or Fi-nancial Aid Short Term Loan (FASTL) at its maturity, and if the same is placed in the hands of an attorney or collections agency, the student shall be responsible for all expenses and expen-ditures, including reasonable attorney’s fees and costs incurred, protecting the College’s interest, rights and remedies on the Installment Payment Plans or Financial Aid Short Term Loan or returned checks.
Delinquent accounts sent to col-lections may be reported to the Credit Bureau.
The College charges a late fee of $25 for late payment of any IPP’s or FASTL’s. The College assesses a $30 processing fee for each stopped-
payment or returned check. Returned checks include electronically converted checks that have been rejected by the College bank. An individual who has had a check returned must then pay the College by cash, cashier’s check, money order or credit card.
A student who is in default on a gov-ernment student loan for attendance at San Jacinto College may not receive an official academic transcript or diploma unless the student has made six consecu-tive voluntary monthly payments on the defaulted loan.
Refund PolicyTo be eligible for a refund, students
must officially withdraw from the college by the deadline in the Refund Schedule. Students may find the specific dates for the Refund Schedule in the Schedule of Classes each term. Specific provisions of the Texas Administrative Code, Title 19, Part I, Chapter 21, Subchapter A, Rule § 21.5 “Refund of Tuition and Fees at Public Community/Junior and Technical Colleges,” govern the refund schedule. Only the Texas Legislature or the Texas Higher Education Coor-dinating Board as authorized by the Legislature can alter this schedule.
The College will process refunds only after completion of all other registration responsibilities.
The College will grant refunds for redetermined legal residence only if the student presents proof to the Enrollment Services Office on or before the 12th class day of the Fall or Spring term or the 8th class day of the Summer session.
Refunds do not include the late registration fee or International student fees. Students who register late are not eligible for 100 percent refunds.
Specif ic withdrawal dates and refund dates apply to each course based upon start date and class length. The Schedule of Classes contains a table with details for the different course lengths.
WithdrawalStudents who officially withdraw
from one or more courses will receive a percentage of the refundable tuition and fees they paid, depending on the effective date of complete withdrawal, in accordance with the state refund schedule.
Official WithdrawalThe College will not issue a re-
fund to students who do not officially withdraw, nor will the college issue a refund to students withdrawn by their instructor(s) for excessive absences.
Once students pay tuition and fees or have financial aid applied, they are considered officially registered until they complete the term or officially withdraw. Simply not attending class or tel l ing the instructor does not constitute withdrawal. Withdrawal requests become official and effective the date they are completed online, through the telephone voice response system or received in the Enrollment Services Office, regardless of the date the student last attended class and even if the student never attended class. Stu-dents must submit withdrawal requests electronically or in writing on forms from the Enrollment Services Office. A student unable to appear in person may also request withdrawal in a fax or letter addressed to the registrar. Letter requests become effective the date the Enrollment Services Office receives them, regardless of the postmarked date or the date the student last attended class. Mailed requests should include a copy of a picture ID. The College will not accept withdrawal requests by telephone.
Once students have paid tuition and fees, they are officially registered and subject to regulations for withdrawal and refunds. Canceling a check will not cancel registration.
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Students who register and receive financial aid, then withdraw, drop out, get expelled or reduce their course load are subject to the Federal Repayment Policy. If they withdraw completely within the 60 percent enrollment period, they must repay a significant amount of their financial aid back to the federal government. Students who owe a repay-ment may not register until they repay any outstanding balance. San Jacinto Community College District may refer any repayments to the Department of Education for collection.
Tuition Rebate ProgramStudents transferring to a Texas se-
nior college or university may qualify for a $1,000 rebate if they have attempted no more than three semester credit hours above the minimum number of hours required for their baccalaureate degree. Attempted hours include every course for which the student has registered, as of the official census date, in every term, including: College Preparatory courses taken for credit, repeated courses and courses from which the student withdraws and all credit by examina-tion, except for the first nine hours and dual credit courses. Students initiating their undergraduate education at San Jacinto Community College District should carefully follow approved degree plans in order to maintain eligibility for this program. Senior universities are required to provide students with forms and instructions for requesting the rebate at the time the student applies for a baccalaureate degree.
Texas Education Code §54.0065 established this tuition rebate program for certain undergraduate students, ac-cording to legislation passed in 1997 by the 75th Texas Legislature and amended in 2003 by the 78th Texas Legislature. The website www.collegefortexans.com includes more detailed information about the tuition rebate program and also includes a directory of institutional contacts.
Excess Credit Hours for Undergraduate Students (30-Hour Rule)
Effective May 9, 2006, college students who have attempted 30 or more credit hours beyond the minimum number of hours required for their baccalaureate degree requirements at a Texas public senior college or university may be charged additional tuition, up to the level of that institution’s out-of-state charges.
This rule applies to all credit hours in which a student was registered as of the official census day for the term (i.e., 67, dual credit courses, failed courses and courses from which the student withdrew after census day). Students enrolled as undergraduates in the Fall term of 1999 or later could be affected.
A student’s credit hours received during any term prior to the 1999 Fall term; hours earned through examina-tion; hours from College Preparatory, technical courses, workforce education courses or other courses that would not generate academic credit that could be applied to a degree at the institution; hours earned at a private or out-of-state institution; any hours removed from admission consideration under Academic Fresh Start (Texas Educa-tion Code §51.931); and any hours not eligible for formula funding are exempt. Non-resident students paying tuition at the rate provided for Texas residents are subject to the same limitations as hours generated by resident students.
Texas Education Code §54.014 (§54.068 renumbered in 2006) as up-dated on July 5, 2006, reflecting changes from the 79th legislative session (House Bill 1172 and Senate Bill 1528, available at www.capitol.state.tx.us) established this option for public senior colleges and universities.
Repeated Courses and Unfunded Credit Hours
Students may be charged a higher tuition rate, not to exceed the non-resident undergraduate charge, in the following circumstances:
A. Repeated hours for attempted course. Credit hours for the same course (or a course substantially similar to an earlier course) previously attempted, but not completed (no grade received) for three (3) or more times at the same institution, are not eligible for state reimbursement. Institutions may, with the third and subsequent enrollments, charge an increased tu-ition rate, not to exceed that charged non-resident undergraduate students to compensate for the loss of state formula funding.
B. Repeated hours for completed courses. Institutions may also charge students enrolling for the second time in a previously completed course at the same institution an increased tu-ition rate, not to exceed that charged non-resident undergraduate students. A completed course is one for which a grade of A, B, C, D, F or Pass/Fail was earned. This rule applies to all credit hours for classes previously completed regardless of whether or not the hours may or may not be submitted for formula funding from the state.
The following types of credit hours are exempt and are not subject to these rules:
1. Hours earned by a student prior to receiving a baccalaureate degree that were awarded previous to the effective date of these changes.
2. Hours earned through examination or similar methods without register-ing for a course.
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courses, technical courses, workforce education courses or other courses that would not generate academic credit that could be applied to a degree at a senior institution.
4. Hours earned by the student at a private institution or an out-of-state institution.
5. Any credit hours not normally eligible for state formula funding.
Texas Higher Education Coordinat-ing Board Rule §13.100-13.109 effective November 22, 2005, reflects changes from the 79th legislative session for public higher education institutions in Texas and amendments to Texas Educa-tion Code §54.068 and §61.0595.
Campus Financial Aid Services Office
The primary purpose of the campus Financial Aid Services Office is to provide financial assistance in the form of grants, scholarships, loans and employment opportunities to qualified students who, without such assistance, would be unable to attend college.
You should contact the campus Finan-cial Aid Service Office on the campus you will attend for assistance in completing financial aid or scholarship applications and for answers to specific questions about the financial aid process.
Central Campus
8060 Spencer Hwy. Pasadena, Texas 77505 281.998.6150
North Campus
5800 Uvalde Road Houston, Texas 77049 281.998.6150
South Campus
13735 Beamer Road Houston, Texas 77089 281.998.6150
Financial Aid Services Steps
Completing the following steps by the priority processing date will increase the chance of your financial aid application being reviewed prior to the beginning of school:
1. Apply for admission to San Jacinto Community College District online at www.sanjac.edu under “Apply Now.” Returning students who have not attended San Jacinto Community College District during the past year may need to submit a new applica-tion. Please keep in mind that you must be admitted to San Jacinto Community College District prior to any financial aid processing taking place.
2. Submit an official high school (or GED) transcript to the San Jacinto Community College District campus Enrollment Services Office.
3. Submit, if you are a transfer student, official college transcripts from each institution attended that includes all classes attempted and file a request with the Enrollment Services Office to have the transcripts evaluated. Stu-dents who have taken classes outside the United States must have courses evaluated by a foreign transcript evaluation company.
4. Register with Selective Service at www.sss.gov if you are a male age 18 to 25.
5. Apply for financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
6. Immediately submit requested finan-cial aid documents to your campus Financial Aid Services Office.
ProceduresStudents should apply for federal
funding and follow the progress of their financial aid application on the Web.
1. You can follow the progress of your financial aid application by viewing the SOS website, www.sos.sjcd.edu, for the following actions:
•Checkthestatusofyourfinancialaidfile, including documents that are requested.
•Viewyourfinancialaidawards.
•Determineifyourfundshavearrivedat the school.
•Determineifyourfundsweremailedto you.
•Determineifyouremaineligibleforfuture terms.
•Checkanyupdatestoyourfinancialaid account.
• View your grades and academictranscript.
2. If you register for classes and aid is au-thorized on your account and you do not attend San Jacinto Community College District, you must contact the Enrollment Services Office and the campus Financial Aid Services Office before the first day of class. Failure to do so could result in being billed for accumulated charges.
3. You will also be able to go to the campus bookstore, during the time posted by the bookstore, to charge books and supplies to your grants and some scholarship proceeds within 24 to 48 hours after the grants have been authorized to pay your tuition and fees. You will need your student ID number and a photo ID to charge against any available grant funds. Please check with the campus bookstores or the campus Financial Aid Services Office for the dates you may charge.
4. If you have been awarded financial aid for Fall and Spring terms and you decide not to register for Fall, all of your financial aid awards will be cancelled for both Fall and Spring terms. If you decide to attend San Jacinto Community College District in the Spring term, you must imme-diately notify your campus Financial Aid Services Office and inform them that you wish to be considered for financial aid for the Spring term. There is no guarantee that you will receive the same aid as originally awarded due to limited funding in some grant programs.
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5. If you have been awarded financial aid you can expect the aid to be posted as “authorized” aid to your account at the time of registration. The updating occurs on a regular and frequent ba-sis. If the aid has not been authorized within 24 hours of registration, you should contact the campus Financial Air Service Office to determine if a problem exists. Financial aid funds are officially applied against your account on the census date. If your fees are paid by a third party, you MUST visit the campus Business Office to sign the paperwork to have the third party payment applied. Once payment has been applied, the PAID flag is set on the account. The PAID flag prevents the purging of registration for non-payment.
6. Any unused balances from your financial aid funds (grants and/or loans) will be paid by check made payable to you. All financial aid checks, other than Work-Study, are mailed directly to you at the address listed with the Enrollment Services Office. After eligibility has been con-firmed, financial aid balance checks are mailed 30 days after the first day of classes. You may track the status of your check by visiting www.sos.sjcd.edu and viewing the “Scheduled Disbursement” and “Account Sum-mary by Term” sections. Please cash your balance check promptly as the college policy is to void uncashed checks after 90 days.
FAFSA School Code (003609)
The Free Application for Fed-eral Student Aid (FAFSA) determines your eligibility for aid. The FAFSA is available online. The San Jacinto Community College District school code 003609 should be reported on the application, regardless of the campus you will attend. Go to: www.fafsa.ed.gov for details.
Priority ProcessingYou must apply for financial aid
each year. If you wish to receive priority consideration, you should apply as soon
as the FAFSA is available, usually after January 1. Awarding of aid is done in a batch process, with the student dem-onstrating the highest need within the batch receiving first consideration, sub-ject to the availability of funds. Funds for most financial aid programs are awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need (except unsubsidized Stafford and PLUS loans).
Awarding of aid will begin ap-proximately the first working day of April. Any financial aid applications completed after the last working day of June for Fall; October for Spring; or April for Summer will not be pro-cessed prior to the start of the term. (If interested in loans, please check the Electronic Loan Process portion of the SOS website for priority processing dates.) If your application is complete by the last working day of March, you will be given priority processing. An application is considered complete when all documents needed by the campus Financial Aid Services Office and the Enrollment Services Office are on file; and/or spouse/parents, if applicable, have provided complete and correct data; and the file has been reviewed.
Since late applications may not be processed before classes begin, if you apply after the priority date you may still receive aid, but you will have to pay for your own tuition, fees, books and supplies.
EligibilityIn general, to be eligible for financial
aid, you must:
1. Be a U.S. citizen or an eligible non-citizen.
2. Have a high school diploma, GED or its recognized equivalent.
3. Be enrolled in a certificate or degree program.
4. Be making satisfactory academic progress.
5. Not be in default of a federal or state student loan or owing a repayment on any federal grant.
6. Meet requirements specific to the financial aid program for which you are applying.
7. Enroll for at least the minimum number of hours required by each program.
Before You Begin a Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
You must obtain a PIN to electroni-cally sign the FAFSA. For a dependent student, your parent(s) should also ap-ply for a PIN so they can electronically sign the FAFSA. For those who do not have a PIN, one can be obtained at http://www.pin.ed.gov/. Please note, any FAFSA that has not been submitted with the required signature(s) will be rejected by the Department of Educa-tion and cannot be processed.
E-mail AddressBe sure to include your new San
Jacinto College e-mail address on the FAFSA to ensure faster correspondence from the Department of Education. Specifically, you will receive a link where you will be able to view the analysis of the data you submitted on your FAFSA. In addition, our office may use your e-mail address to corre-spond with you. Please note, all students are strongly encouraged to check their SJC e-mail account at: www.sanjac.edu/email.html. San Jacinto College will only send electronic communications to this e-mail account.
Eligibility Date (Census Date)NOTE: If you register for a term and decide that
you do not want to attend, you must withdraw yourself from your courses before classes begin. If you do not withdraw yourself, you may receive grades of F in registered courses which will impact your grade point average and incur a potential liability for financial aid recipients.
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aid is based upon the number of hours in which you are enrolled as of census date. The census date is the 12th class day during the long term and the 8th class day during the Summer term. If you enrolled in part-of-term class(es), eligibility will be calculated and pay-ment made after the part-of-term class(es) begin.
If you partially or completely with-draw and the withdrawal date is prior to the census date, eligibility for aid will be recalculated or, if applicable, rescinded.
Major Sources of Financial Aid
For additional information about federal financial aid programs, including eligibility guidelines, you are encouraged to read “Funding Education Beyond High School: The Student Guide,” which is published by the U.S. Department of Education and is available from the campus Financial Aid Services Office. By visiting the Texas Higher Education Board website at www.collegefortexans.com, you will find valuable information about many forms of state assistance that are available to qualified students.
Types of Financial Aid Programs Grants (Aid That Does Not Have To Be Repaid)
1. Federal Pell Grants are available to you if you demonstrate financial need within the established federal guidelines. To determine need, the U.S. Department of Education uses a standard formula, established by Congress, to evaluate the informa-tion you and/or your parent/spouse provides on the FAFSA. The formula produces an Expected Family Con-tribution (EFC) that is an indication of how much your family is expected to financially contribute toward the cost of your education. For those who qualify, the Pell Grant is intended to be the primary award of your finan-cial aid package and is the starting point for financial assistance at San
Jacinto Community College District. Pell Grants are awarded only to the undergraduate student who has not earned a bachelor’s or professional degree from any institution. The amount of aid is based upon the number of hours enrolled and the EFC determined by government analysis of the information submitted by the family on the FAFSA.
2. Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) is limited by the availability of funds and is only awarded to those with exceptional financial need. Priority will be given to Federal Pell Grant recipients.
3. The Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG) requires graduation from a rigorous secondary school program. The maximum first year award is $750. Students must be U.S. citizens, Pell Grant eligible, and enrolled full-time. Additionally, students must work towards an associate degree. For a second year renewal, students must complete 24 credit hours, maintain a 3.0 Grade Point Average (GPA), and demonstrate need.
4. Texas Public Education Grant (TPEG) is authorized by the State of Texas from tuition revenues generated by San Jacinto Community College District. TPEG is available to those who demonstrate financial need. The amount of the award varies, depend-ing upon residency, the number of hours enrolled and the availability of funds.
5. TEXAS Grant (Toward Excellence, Access and Success) is a need-based grant authorized by the State of Texas. To receive consideration, the EFC must not exceed $4,000. You must be a resident of Texas and you must have graduated from a Texas high school on or after May 1998. In addition, you must have completed the recommended or advanced high school curriculum and it must be stamped on the high school transcript or verified by the high school in writ-ing. Students may continue to receive the award for up to 150 credit hours or
six years, whichever comes first, if you stay in college and continue to meet the eligibility requirements. You must enroll at least three-quarter time (9 term hours) within 16 months of high school graduation and you must not have been convicted of a crime involving a controlled substance.
6. Texas Educational Opportunity Grant is also a need-based grant authorized by the State of Texas. To receive consideration, you must be a Texas resident, be enrolled at least half-time (6 term hours) in a certificate or associate degree plan at a two-year institution, demonstrate financial need with an EFC of $2,000 or less (as determined by a standard need-analysis process), not have been convicted of a felony or crime involv-ing a controlled substance, not have an associate degree or baccalaureate degree and not be eligible for a Texas Grant.
NOTE: Students who are transferring to San Jacinto Community College District and are eligible to receive a Renewal TEXAS Grant or Renewal Texas Educational Opportunity Grant must notify the campus Campus Financial Aid Services Office by October 1st for the Fall and by February 1st for the Spring or eligibility to receive consideration will be forfeited.
NOTICE: FUNDING FOR ALL GRANT FUNDS, EXCEPT PELL GRANT, IS LIMITED AND NOT ALL STUDENTS WHO QUALIFY WILL RECEIVE A GRANT.
Loans (Aid That Must Be Repaid)
The Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP) provides two types of education loans that are used by many San Jacinto Community Col-lege District students and parents. The Federal Stafford Loan is available to students, while the Federal Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS) is available to parents of undergradu-ate students. Both loans require that students enroll in a degree program at the half-time level or above. San Jacinto Community College District has contracted with Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation (TGSLC), an Austin-based FFELP loan guarantee agency, to facilitate the application process for student and parent borrow-
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ers. TGSLC provides an online loan application customized for San Jacinto Community College District borrow-ers to help make the loan application process simple and fast.
1. The Federal Stafford Student Loan (subsidized) is a low-interest, long-term loan available if you demon-strate financial need. These loans are made available through banks and credit unions. Students are not charged interest before repayment begins or during authorized periods of deferment. The federal government “subsidizes” the interest during these periods while students are enrolled at least half-time (6 term hours).
2. The Federal Stafford Student Loan (unsubsidized), which is not awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need, is available to an independent student or a qualified dependent student, who needs additional as-sistance. You will be charged interest from the time the loan is disbursed until it is paid in full. If you allow the interest to accumulate while in school or during periods of nonpayment, it will be capitalized—that is, the interest will be added to the principal amount of the loan and additional interest will be based upon the higher amount.
3. Federal Parent Loans to Undergradu-ate Students (PLUS) are available to parents, not to exceed the cost of attendance, minus any financial aid awarded to you. These loans have a higher interest rate and the borrower is responsible for paying all the interest that accrues. Dependent students whose parents have been denied a PLUS Loan may qualify for up to $4,000 in unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loan funds.
Scholarships (Aid That Does Not Have To Be Repaid)
A variety of scholarships, many funded through The San Jacinto Com-munity College District Foundation, are available from both institutional and private sources. Scholarship selection
criteria may be based on demonstrated need, academic merit or other specific qualifications, depending on the fund-ing source. The funding source also de-termines the amount of the scholarship award. Throughout the year an online SJC Foundation scholarship applica-tion is available. Deadline dates vary. For additional information, students are encouraged to contact the campus Financial Aid Services Office well in advance of these dates.
Employment (Aid That Must Be Earned)
1. You must inform San Jac that you want to participate in the Federal Work Study (FWS) program.
2. Federal Work Study (FWS) is a federal work program that provides part-time on-campus employment to you if you demonstrate financial need. You will earn at least minimum wage, (many jobs pay more) and may work up to 19.5 hours per week. Information regarding employment opportunities for Federal Work Study can be obtained at each cam-pus Career and Employment Center. It is important to remember, an offer of FWS does not guarantee a job or job placement.
3. Part-time employment is available through various departments and/or the Career and Employment Center. Students should contact the appro-priate campus office for additional information.
Academic Requirements for Receiving Financial Aid
The Higher Education Act of 1965 (as amended) and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board man-date institutions of higher education to establish a standard of satisfactory aca-demic progress for a student to receive financial aid. This standard must apply to a student’s entire academic history, whether financial aid was received or not. In order to remain eligible to receive aid at San Jacinto Community
College District a student must meet these standards, as approved by the San Jacinto Community College District Board of Trustees.
Satisfactory Academic Financial Aid Components
The San Jacinto Community Col-lege District requirements for receiving financial aid include the following components:
1. Grade Point Average (GPA) Com-ponent
San Jacinto Community College District uses the 4.0 grade point average system and numerical code:
4.0 = A 3.0 = B 2.0 = C 1.0 = D 0.0 = F
A student is expected to maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 based upon the aggregate number of hours attempted at San Jacinto Community College District.
2. Rate of Completion Component
A student is expected to complete a minimum of 75 percent of all hours attempted at San Jacinto Community College District.
3. Time Frame Component
A student receiving financial aid funds will be expected to complete his/her San Jacinto Community College District educational objective or course of study within the first 90 hours at-tempted, including College Preparatory and transfer hours.
Grades of F, I, W and N, repeated courses and College Preparatory cours-es are counted in the aggregate total number of hours attempted. However, for repeated courses only the higher grade is used in computing the cumula-tive grade point average.
Review ProcedureSatisfactory academic progress will
be measured at the end of each term for all students who are enrolled in credit classes, not just students who apply for financial aid. All students are expected
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1. Academic Standards and Rate of Completion
The SJC Campus Financial Aid Services Office will determine whether or not you have successfully completed at least the minimum expected percentage (75 percent) of hours attempted at San Jacinto Community College District with at least the minimum required GPA (2.0). Grades of A through D will be considered as term hours successfully completed.
Audited courses, credit earned by placement tests or programs not approved by the U.S. Department of Education are not eligible for federal financial aid funding.
2. Time Frame Component
During each review, the Financial Aid Services Office staff will determine the aggregate number of hours a student has attempted. Courses for which a student has received an incomplete, from which he/she has withdrawn, which have been repeated and which are defined as College Preparatory classes will be counted in the aggregate. Once a student has attempted 90 hours, the student is ineligible to receive further consideration for financial aid. During the last term in which the student will reach the 90-hour limit, the student may receive aid for the number of hours for which he/she is enrolled.
Transfer StudentsUnder the San Jacinto Community
College District Academic Require-ments for Receiving Financial Aid, transfer hours must be taken into ac-count in determining whether or not a student is in compliance with the Time Frame Component. Transfer hours are not used in the computation of GPA or rate of completion components. A
transfer student must have a transcript from each college/university attended, including foreign schools, on file in the Office of Enrollment Services and must have the transcript(s) evaluated by the Enrollment Services Office. A student who has attended a school outside the United States must also have the transcript(s) evaluated by the Office of Enrollment Services, at his/her own expense, on a course-by-course basis by a foreign transcript evaluation company.
Concurrent EnrollmentFederal regulations prohibit a stu-
dent from receiving financial aid funds under Title IV programs while enrolled at more than one college or institution at the same time. A San Jacinto Com-munity College District student who registers concurrently at another school and receives Title IV aid at both schools must officially withdraw from one of the schools so his/her financial aid can be processed at the appropriate school. If the student does not officially withdraw, all San Jacinto Community College District financial aid will be rescinded and the student will be accountable for reimbursement of these funds to the College.
WarningA student who has not met the
Standards of Academic Progress, except for Time Frame Component, will be placed on financial aid warning. A student, if otherwise eligible, may receive consideration for financial aid during the warning term.
ProbationExcept for Time Frame Component,
a student who is on financial aid warn-ing and does not bring himself/herself into compliance with the requirements will be placed on financial aid proba-tion. By the end of the probationary term, the student is expected to be in full compliance with the San Jacinto Community College District Academic Requirements for Receiving Financial Aid.
SuspensionA student who fails to meet the
standards of academic progress by the end of the term of probation or who has reached the 90-term hour Time Frame Component limit, will be placed on financial aid suspension and is ineligible to receive further consideration for financial aid.
Regaining EligibilityExcept for the Time Frame Compo-
nent, a student who has been suspended may regain eligibility for financial aid by:
1. Enrolling at his/her own expense and bringing himself/herself into compliance with the requirements (the student must notify the campus Financial Aid Services Office after exercising this option); or,
2. Filing an appeal with the campus Financial Aid Services Office within 15 calendar days (excluding campus holidays) from the date of the suspen-sion letter.
The appeal must be in writing and supporting documentation regarding special circumstances must be provided. Appeals are considered for extenuating circumstances such as injury, illness and death in the immediate family or undue hardship. A student must provide suff icient supporting information to explain his/her reason for lack of progress. A student who has not met the maximum Time Frame Component must file an appeal to be able to receive consideration for financial aid.
If an appeal is approved, the student is placed on financial aid probation and required to meet the conditions stated on the approval letter without exception. If a student does not meet the conditions of the appeal, the student will be placed on financial aid suspension.
If an appeal is denied, the student may file a written request to meet with the Appeal Committee, which responds to all appeals in writing.
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Transfer Monitoring Students
Transfer Monitoring (TM) is the process by which schools must verify with the Department of Education through the National Student Loans Database System (NSLDS) your eligi-bility for financial aid if you begin your study mid-year or the summer at San Jacinto Community College District. Per regulation, during the seven-day period after your name is added to the NSLDS TM list, the College may not authorize or disburse Title IV aid to your account. It may take longer than seven days if, through NSLDS, any issues are identified that need to be resolved. During the seven day NSLDS review, financial aid funds are not avail-able to you and funds will not show on your financial aid file, even if previously offered. You may determine when your file was put on TM hold and when it will go off hold by accessing your account at www.sanjac.edu.
You may take the following steps to check on your status:
1. SOS-My Online Lifeline
2. My Registration, Financial Aid & Student Record
3. My Student Record
4. View Holds
Any aid awarded to a student whose record goes on TM hold will be automatically reinstated after the seven day period, unless there is an unresolved issue.
Withdrawals, Grades and the Return of Title IV Funds
Students receiving federal monies to fund their college education are subject to the federal regulations requiring the student (and parent in the case of a PLUS Loan) and/or institution to repay any unearned portion of the federal funds awarded, credited or disbursed on behalf of the student (and parent) if the student completely withdraws, officially or unofficially, from class(es) prior to
completing more than 60 percent of the term and parts of term in which the student enrolled.
The federal funds that are subject to “Return to Title IV (R2T4)” are the Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (SEOG), Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford Loans, Parent Loans for Undergradu-ate Students (PLUS), and Academic Competitiveness Grant (AIG).
Additional Restrictions for Stafford and PLUS Loans
Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford Loans and Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students (PLUS) have additional restrictions. Students and parents may owe the College the full loan amount for loans certified by San Jacinto Community College District after the mid point of the student’s payment period or the full amounts of second or subsequent loans disbursed, in addition to any indebtedness cre-ated by the return calculation, should the student officially or unofficially withdraw.
Official WithdrawalsOfficial withdrawal occurs when the
student completes the withdrawal pro-cess over the Web, or through the En-rollment Services Office. The student is considered to have officially withdrawn from San Jacinto Community College District when all courses are dropped at the same time. After the student is completely, officially withdrawn, the campus Financial Aid Services Office calculates the amount of aid earned by the student for the payment period and the amount of unearned aid and noti-fies the student at the address on file in the Enrollment Services Office of any indebtedness created by the complete official withdrawal.
Unofficial WithdrawalsThe federal regulations consider
any student who fails to successfully complete any course during the term
to have unofficially withdrawn. After grades are posted at the end of the term, Financial Aid Services completes the return calculation for any Title IV financial aid recipient who fails, dur-ing the term enrolled, to successfully complete at least one course. Since San Jacinto Community College District is not required to take attendance and there is no official withdrawal date, the mid point of the student’s enrollment must be used as the effective date of the complete withdrawal. Notification is sent to the student at the address on file in the Enrollment Services Office.
Debts to the Department of Education
If the student owes the Department of Education, the eligibility to receive federal aid at any school will be lost until the debt is repaid or acceptable repayment arrangements are made with the National Payment Center of the Department of Education. San Jacinto Community College District will assign any debt due to the Department of Education to its overpayment collection process.
Debts to San Jacinto Community College District
Funds owed to San Jacinto Com-munity College District are subject to San Jac collection procedures. Federal regulations are subject to change without notice.
NOTE: Once tuition and fees are paid or financial aid is applied, you are considered officially registered until you complete the term or of-ficially withdraw. Students who have never attended class(es) are not eligible for financial aid funds. Students must submit withdrawal requests electronically or in writing on forms from the Enrollment Services Office. See Of-ficial Withdrawal discussed in the San Jacinto Community College District Catalog. You are urged to take class enrollment and attendance seriously. Consider the amount of time required to successfully complete a class and plan the number of hours in which you enroll. If need be, officially withdraw; simply not attending class or telling the instructor does not constitute withdrawal.
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Virtually all academic, vocational and technical courses leading to a degree at San Jacinto Community College Dis-trict are approved for veterans training.
Students who expect to receive veterans’ benef its while attending school should contact the San Jacinto Community College District Campus Financial Aid Services Office on the campus they will attend. For more information: http://www.gibill.va.gov
Disabled veterans who plan to attend school under the VA Vocational Rehabilitation program should contact the Counseling and Training Office at the VA Regional Office in Houston, 713.383.1985.
Dependents of deceased or disabled veterans whose death or disability is service-connected may be eligible to receive VA benefits. For information, call the San Jacinto Community College District Financial Aid Services Office.
Steps in Applying for Veterans Benefits
Veterans who have previously used educational benefits should complete only VA form 22-1995 (Change of Pro-gram or Place of Training), and contact a campus veterans’ affairs certifying official.
Veterans filing under the Montgom-ery GI Bill, Chapter 30 or 32 (VEAP program) should:
1. Take the original or a certified copy of their DD-214 to the college VA counselor.
2. Complete the VA form 22-1990 (Ap-plication for Educational Benefits).
Applicants filing under the Mont-gomery GI Bill, Chapter 1606 (for active duty guardsmen and reservists) should:
1. Obtain a Notice of Basic Eligibility (NOBE) form from their unit (DD form 2384).
2. Take their NOBE to the college VA counselor and complete VA form 22-1990.
Reservists filing under the Mont-gomery G.I. Chapter 1607 should:
1. Take the member 4 copy of their DD214 (from being called up to active duty) to the VA certifying official on their campus.
2. Complete the VA Form 22-1990 (Ap-plication for Educational Benefits)
Class AttendanceThe VA requires class attendance for
students to be eligible for VA benefits; however, only the last day of attendance is reported. An eligible person will be paid only to the last day of class attendance when he/she withdraws from school or is withdrawn for non-attendance.
Course WithdrawalThe VA does not allow automatic
payment of benefits for a grade of W or I. Students who drop courses after the period designated for class changes may have to pay back money received for such courses.
The VA will allow payment only in cases of mitigating circumstances and students will be required to explain in writing to the VA the reason for their withdrawal from courses. There is a one-time exclusion for dropping up to six credit hours.
The student is responsible for with-drawing from an academic course by going to www.sos.sjcd.edu and notify-ing their VA representative. If students need to drop a College Preparatory course, a counselor’s approval must be obtained. Students needing further assistance may contact the Enrollment Services Office on their campus.
Excessive AbsencesStudents receiving veterans benefits
should not stop attending classes with-out properly withdrawing from school; they should formally withdraw online or in person through the Enrollment Services Office.
Repeating CoursesNo student may retake a course for
VA benefits in which a passing grade or a temporary grade of “I” has been awarded. The student is responsible for knowing which courses have been completed. The college will imme-diately notify the VA of any course duplications and appropriate changes will be made when a student has taken an unapproved course.
Program RequirementsVA regulations require that persons
who have declared an objective take courses leading toward that objective. Any deviation from the approved pro-gram cannot be certified for VA benefits. Students should request a change of program before enrolling for courses outside the approved program. Electives not suggested in the Catalog should be approved by the veteran’s counselor.
Physical Education Requirements for United States Military Veterans, Active Duty, Active Reserve, or National Guard Personnel
Military veterans, active duty, active reserve, and National Guard personnel of the United States armed forces are not required to take physical education activity courses and will be awarded two (2) credit hours of physical education (PHED 1100) if they present a valid DD214, current active orders, a letter from the commanding officer indicating active duty, or official military experi-ence transcript.
TutoringAll students (veterans, wives,
widows and children of disabled or deceased veterans) who receive educa-tional allowances are eligible for tuto-rial assistance. Students needing extra tutoring should contact their Campus Financial Aid Services Office to process the certification papers. A student must be enrolled at least half time.
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VA Academic Standards of Progress
The Department of Veterans Affairs requires that a student make satisfac-tory academic progress to be eligible for VA educational benefits.
Also, VA students on academic suspension will be reported to the De-partment of Veterans Affairs and will not be eligible for educational benefit payments until approved by the VA.
All students receiving VA educa-tional benefits are subject to the aca-demic conditions under the Academic Warning Table found elsewhere in the catalog. The exception to this table: Any student on continued probation, VA benefits will be suspended if the student’s institutional GPA does not meet or exceed a 2.0. Students may then submit to the VA a written statement of mitigating circumstances request resumption of VA benefits.
Any student on continued probation may be certified for VA benefits for two terms. However, after two terms on continued probation, VA benefits will be suspended if the student’s GPA does not reach 2.0. Students may then submit to the VA a written statement of mitigating circumstances and request resumption of VA benefits.
A vocational nursing (VN) student who fails to earn at least a grade of C in each course of the first 462 clock hours shall be suspended from the program and VA benefits. Similarly, a student who fails to earn at least a grade of C in each course of the succeeding 512 clock hours shall be suspended from the program and VA benefits.
An emergency medical technology (EMT) student who has not accumu-lated a grade point average of 2.0 at the end of 148 clock hours will be suspended from the program and VA benefits. Similarly, a student who fails to earn at least a grade of C in each course of the succeeding 454 clock hours shall be suspended from the program and VA benefits.
Students Enrolling Under the Hazelwood Act
An act of the Texas Legislature known as the Hazelwood Act pro-vides that all veterans who were Texas residents when entering service and who were honorably discharged or discharged under honorable conditions from the armed forces of the United States after serving on active duty (excluding training time) for more than 181 days are exempt from paying tuition and certain fees.
The Hazelwood Act also allows veterans to use other federal aid in conjunction with Hazelwood benefits. An eligible person is limited to a maxi-mum of 150 credit hours attempted. Students who are in default on an educational loan are not eligible to receive Hazelwood benefits. To comply with the requirements of the State Auditor’s Department, during or before registration, veterans or qualifying dependents must present six documents for the files at San Jacinto Community College District:
1. The member 4 copy of DD-214 (separation papers).
2. A letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs in Muskogee, Okla-homa, certifying that the veteran is not eligible to receive benefits under the Montegomery GI Bill.
3. A completed formal application for Hazelwood Act benefits. (Applica-tions are furnished by the college.)
4. A Hazelwood transcript from all schools attended since fall 1995, showing credit hours attempted under the Hazelwood Act.
6. Veterans eligible for VA Education 5Benefits must provide a copy of their award letter if applying for the Hazelwood exemption.
6. Qualifying dependents must submit Form DD 1300.
Note: Veterans may use the Hazelwood Exemption in conjunction with the Pell Grant if eligible. However, compliance with the “default loan” clause will be verified by the school.
Unless all of these documents have been approved by the College at the time of registration, a veteran is not eligible to receive benefits under this act. Qualifying dependents must follow the same procedures that a qualifying veteran would follow.
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As a student at San Jacinto College, you are expected to exhibit honesty, integrity and high standards in your academic work. Members of the college community benefit from an open, honest educational environment. We are all responsible to encourage and promote academic integrity, a code of moral and artistic honesty. Students should refer to the Student Handbook for policies and procedures on Cheating and Plagiarism.
Cheating and Plagiarism
The following policies and proce-dures concerning cheating and pla-giarism are printed in this form for the information of all students. The gaining of knowledge and the practice of honesty go hand-in-hand. The impor-tance of knowledge, properly gained, is emphasized by the grading system. The importance of honesty, fully practiced, is emphasized by rules against cheating and plagiarism.
Any act of cheating or plagiarism in any degree subjects a student to disciplinary procedures listed below.
Cheating
The College defines cheating as dishonesty of any kind on examinations and written assignments; illegal posses-sion of examinations; possessing crib notes during an examination, whether used or not; illegally obtaining informa-tion during an examination from the examination paper or from another student; assisting others to cheat; altera-tion of grade records and illegal entry or presence in any office are instances of cheating. Complete honesty is required of the student in the presentation of any and all phases of course work as his/
her own. This applies to examination of whatever length, as well as to final examinations, daily written reports, and term themes.
Plagiarism
Offering the work of another as one’s own without proper acknowledgment is plagiarism. Therefore, any student who fails to give appropriate credit for ideas or material he/she takes from another, whether a fellow student or a resource writer, is guilty of plagiarism.
Responding to Violations
The instructor has responsibility for initiating disciplinary action in re-sponse to violations of the rules against dishonesty.
Penalties
If, in the judgment of the instructor, cheating or plagiarism has occurred, he or she may assess an appropriate penalty: an “F” on the assignment, an “F” in the course, and/or a recommen-dation that the student be suspended from the college. The instructor will notify the student of his or her decision concerning the student’s grade and whether or not further disciplinary action is recommended before filing the report as indicated below. Should the instructor recommend suspension of the student, the vice president of instruction has the responsibility and authority to determine whether the student will be suspended. The instructor should also communicate with his or her depart-ment chairman and dean regarding any violation of college policy regarding student honesty. The student may ap-peal both the decision of the instructor and the vice president of instruction to the college president who initiates the formal appeals process.
Reporting Cheating and Plagiarism
The instructor prepares a report for the vice president of instruction and the dean; the report indicates the nature of the cheating incident and the student’s grade in the course. If
the instructor judges it appropriate to recommend suspending the student from the college, the report will include that recommendation.
The student has the privilege of making a written declaration on his or her own behalf. Copies of this declaration, which are not construed as an appeal, but for information only, will be filed with the vice-president of instruction. The student may file an appeal of the decision of the instructor to the college president. (See the Policy Manual and the Student Handbook.)
Official CommunicationsAt times the College may need
to request a student to report to an administrative or faculty office for a conference. This request may be in person, by letter, e-mail or by telephone. Students who fail to comply with such a request may be subject to disciplinary action.
The College considers commu-nications to the entire student body properly delivered through San Jacinto Community College District E-Com (e-mail, IM, text message, voicemail, etc.) and/or posted on the official San Jacinto Community College District website, Blackboard, campus bulletin boards or published in the Catalog, Student Handbook, current Schedule of Classes or the school newspaper as official notifications.
Student ID CardsAll students enrolled in degree
and certificate programs must obtain and carry the San Jacinto Community College District card. The San Jacinto Community College District card is primarily used for identification, for using College services, and to access extracurricular activities including special events and intramural sports. The San Jacinto Community College District card may be obtained in the Library on each campus.
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Student E-mail AccountE-mail service is provided to all San
Jacinto Community College District students. This account will be used by the college as the primary e-mail account for student communications and is tied to Blackboard courses for communications with faculty and other students. An e-mail address will automatically be generated for a student who has registered and paid for a class at the College. This e-mail service is for student use only. Features of the service are available at http://get.live.com/mail/features.
Change of Name or Address
The College expects students who change their names, residences, e-mail address or mailing addresses to notify the Enrollment Services Office immediately. The College considers any communication sent to the name and address given by a student on College records to be properly delivered.
Children on CampusSan Jacinto Community College
District occasionally offers classes and activities for children. At all other times children may not remain unattended on campus, nor may children attend classes with their parents.
Final ExaminationsThe vice presidents of instruction
establish the times and dates of final examinations. Professors must follow those published schedules and students may not take final examinations earlier than the times designated in the pub-lished schedules.
Retention of Student Work
The College may indefinitely retain all work submitted to a professor in a course, including but not limited to tests, term papers, reports and projects.
Student Absences for Religious Holy Days
In accordance with Senate Bill 738, a student who is absent from classes to observe a religious holy day will be allowed to take an examination or complete an assignment scheduled for that day within a reasonable time after the absence, if (1) not later than the 15th day after the first day of the term, the student notifies the professor of each class that the student will be absent for a religious holy day and (2) the student personally delivers the notification in writing to the professor of each class (with receipt of the notification acknowledged and dated by the profes-sor) or sends a notice by certified mail (with return receipt requested) to the professor of each class.
A student who is excused under Sen-ate Bill 738 will not be penalized for the absence, but the professor will respond appropriately if the student fails to complete satisfactorily the assignment or examination.
Graduate Guarantee Program
San Jacinto Community College District is so confident of the quality of its instruction that, subject to the special conditions listed below, the College makes these guarantees:
• Academicstudentscantransfertheiracademic credit courses to Texas public colleges and universities,
• Technicalstudentswillacquire jobskills for entry-level employment in their fields.
Transfer CreditSubject to the conditions specified
below, San Jacinto Community College District guarantees students the transfer of credit to those publicly supported Texas colleges and universities that participate in the College’s Guarantee of Transfer Credit Program when course
work at San Jacinto Community Col-lege District is completed in accordance with an approved and properly executed transfer plan.
1. Transferability means the acceptance of credit toward a specific major and degree. The receiving college or university must identify courses as transferable in accordance with transfer plans dated 1992–1993 or later.
2. Limitations of the total number of credits accepted in transfer, grades re-quired, relevant grade point average and duration of transferability apply as stated in the catalog of the receiv-ing institution or in an agreement concerning the transfer of courses between San Jacinto Community College District and the participating receiving institution.
3. The guarantee applies only to courses taken at San Jacinto Community College District and listed on ap-proved transfer plans. San Jacinto Community College District will not be responsible for courses not applicable to a major due to a change of major by the student.
4. Students may be required to take prerequisite courses that may not apply to degrees in certain majors. Such courses are not eligible for this guarantee.
5. To be eligible for the guarantee, the student must file with the Office of Enrollment Services on their campus an agreement to follow a written transfer plan. The plan must include:
a. The name of the institution to which the student plans to transfer.
b. The associate degree, the bachelor’s degree and the major the student plans to pursue.
c. The date the plan was filed.
d. The date shown on the transfer plan.
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tions, but does not receive transfer credit for one or more courses from the receiving institution, the student must notify in writing the vice president of instruction at San Jacinto Community College District within 14 calendar days of the notice of transfer credit denial. The vice president of instruction will initiate the Transfer Dispute Resolution process established by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. If this process does not resolve the course denial, San Jacinto Community College District will develop a plan whereby the student may take, tuition free, a maxi-mum of nine credit hours of acceptable alternative courses within one year from the date the plan was executed. Although tuition for these courses is free, the student must pay for books, fees or other course-related expenses.
Entry-Level Job SkillsSubject to the special conditions
listed below, San Jacinto Community College District guarantees that stu-dents earning an Associate of Applied Science degree or the certificate of technology will have the job skills necessary for entry-level employment in the technical field for which they have been trained. If the employer provides sufficient evidence that the student lacks these skills after completing one of these programs, the College will provide additional skill training, tuition free. These special conditions apply to the guarantee:
1. The student must earn the Associate of Applied Science degree or the certificate of technology in a techni-cal program listed in the San Jacinto Community College District Catalog as of the 1992-1993 academic year or later.
2. The student must complete the degree program within four years or the certificate program within three years. All technical course work must be completed at San Jacinto Community College District within the specified time period.
3. The student must be employed full time within 12 months after gradua-tion in an occupation directly related to the specific program completed at San Jacinto Community College District as certified by the College.
4. The student’s employer must certify in writing that the student lacks the entry-level job skills identified as program-exit competencies by San Jacinto Community College District for the program which he/she com-pleted. The employer must specify the areas of deficiency within 90 days of initial employment.
5. After the student contacts in writing the San Jacinto Community Col-lege District campus where he/she received training, the student and the College will develop together a writ-ten educational plan for retraining.
6. Retraining will be limited to nine credit hours related to the identified skill deficiency and to those classes regularly scheduled during the period covered by the retraining plan.
7. The students must complete all retraining within a calendar year from the time the educational plan is agreed upon.
8. Although tuition for this retraining is free, the student must pay for books, insurance, uniforms, fees and other course-related expenses.
9. The guarantee does not imply that San Jacinto Community College District graduates will pass any licensing or qualifying examination for a particular career.
10. This guarantee does not apply to competencies taught in courses in which the student earned a grade of less than “C,” nor does it apply to courses which have been substituted for required courses specified in the degree or certificate program.
Student Right-to-KnowThe San Jacinto Community Col-
lege District publishes a statement of Student Rights and Responsibilities in the Student Handbook. San Jacinto Community College District campuses
make available statistics regarding persistence, completion and graduation rates of full-time undergraduate certifi-cate and degree-seeking students. The campuses also report beginning salaries for recent graduates. The Student Handbook describes the sources for this information. The police department on each San Jacinto Community College District campus reports campus crime statistics.
Annual Security ReportSan Jacinto Community College
District‘s annual security report in-cludes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings owned or controlled by San Jacinto Community College District; and on public property within or immediately adjacent to and acces-sible from the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concern-ing campus security (such as policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, crime reporting procedures, sexual assault, and related matters). A printed copy of this report may be obtained from the San Jacinto College police department or via the website at: www.sanjac.edu/safety. [This notice is provided in compliance with the Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act (Title II of the Student Right-To-Know and Campus Security Act of 1990.)]
Equity and Accommodation
San Jacinto Community College District is dedicated to providing the least restrictive learning environment for all students. The College promotes equity in academic access through rea-sonable accommodations as required by the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title V, Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), which allow students with disabilities access to all post-secondary educational programs and activities.
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Student Grades and RecordsFamily Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
The following information concern-ing student records maintained by San Jacinto Community College District is published in compliance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA).
The College gives access to records only to those persons and agencies that the Privacy Act specifies and the College will keep a record of all persons who receive access.
The College will release only direc-tory information without a student’s consent including high school dual credit/early admission students. Direc-tory information includes the student’s: (1) name, (2) current and permanent address, (3) telephone listing, (4) date and place of birth, (5) marital status, (6) major and minor, (7) classification, (8) eligibility for and participation in of-ficially recognized activities and sports, (9) terms of attendance, (10) enrollment status (full-time or part-time), (11) dates of degrees and awards received, (12) previous educational institutions attended and (13) student photo.
A student may ask that this infor-mation be withheld from the public on their application for admission or in a written request to the Enrollment Services Office. The student may make this request at any time. Once a student has requested that directory informa-tion be withheld, no information will be released except with written approval from the student.
School officials (faculty, adminis-trators and staff, including part-time and student workers) may have access to student records when a legitimate educational interest exists. Students wanting their parent, friend or other individual to access or obtain their records should give that person a signed release specifying what they need and a photocopy of the student’s picture ID.
The College may disclose education records without a student’s prior written consent under the FERPA exception
for disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A “school official” is a person employed by the College in 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 as its agent to provide a service (such as an attor-ney, auditor, health care professional or diagnostician, computer services professional, or insurer); a person serv-ing on the Board of Regents; a student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance com-mittee; or a student assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks. The term “school official” also includes representatives of hospitals and clinical sites with whom the College has a contractual relationship that permits students to receive clinical training as part of their educational programs.
A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the off icial needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibilities for the College.
Discrimination and Harassment
San Jacinto Community College District is committed to providing an educational and work environment conducive to the personal and profes-sional development of each individual. To fulfill its mission as an institution of higher learning, the College encourages a climate that promotes collegiality, diversity and pluralism. The College is committed to protecting the rights and privileges of all students and employees. Faculty, staff and students should be aware that any form of harassment or illegal discrimination against any indi-vidual is inconsistent with the purpose, values and ideals of the College.
Students who believe they have experienced harassment or illegal dis-crimination are encouraged to contact the Dean of Student Development Office at their respective campus.
Student Intellectual Property
Students shall retain their intel-lectual property rights on projects produced as a result of their individual initiative with incidental use of College facilities and resources. If the student is working on a project initiated and funded by San Jacinto College, owner-ship resides with the College.
General Complaint Procedure
A general complaint is a response to a College-related problem or condition which a student believes to be unfair or a hindrance to the educational process or the conduct of on-campus business. The General Complaint Procedure is the process by which a student may file a general complaint.
The General Complaint Procedure provides students the opportunity to express their views on College-related conditions which impede their educa-tion and to seek relief from those conditions. It is not intended, nor may it be used, to supplant other grievance/complaint/appeals procedures designed to address certain matters for which special procedures are published. Specifically excluded from the General Complaint Procedure are grievances related to sexual harassment; grade disagreements or appeals; traffic ticket appeals; and grievances or appeals filed under the procedure for violations of student life conduct policies.
Students who wish to file a general complaint should follow these steps:
1. The student should discuss the complaint with the College employee most directly responsible for the condition which brought about the complaint. Most matters will be resolved at this level.
2. If the student is still not satisfied, he/she may discuss the matter with the next level of supervisory authority.
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Grading System
Term grades for all students are entered electronically by the faculty within one workday of the end of final examinations for the term or session. Once the grades have all been entered, GPAs and Academic Standings are re-calculated and posted to the academic record as quickly as possible. Students can view or print their grades online through the Student Online System (SOS) on the San Jacinto Community College District website.
The College uses these grades to evaluate students’ academic perfor-mance.
Incomplete (I)Incomplete (I) is a temporary grade
that indicates that a student has satis-factorily completed the requirements of a course with the exception of a final examination or other work delayed by illness, emergency or authorized absence. The student is responsible for making arrangements to complete the work within the time limit set by the professor. This time limit, however, may not extend beyond the conclusion of the next Fall or Spring term. If the student has not submitted course requirements set by the instructor and had a final grade posted by the end of the next long term, the record system will automati-cally convert the Incomplete to an F.
No Grade Reported (NG)A grade of No Grade Given (NG)
is a temporary grade assignment pend-ing receipt of a final grade from the professor. Professors may not assign grades of NG.
Withdrawal within the Limit (WL)
A grade of WL is awarded for course withdrawals to students who were new first-time-in-college Fall 2007 or there-after and are affected by the six-drop limit. The grade of WL is the indicator that this withdrawal is counted in the six drop limit. An affected student is limited to six grades the equivalent of WL from all Texas public colleges and universities combined.
Failure, Excessive Absences (FX)
A faculty member may award a grade of FX at the end of the term to any student who has exceeded the excessive absences limit. This grade means that the student registered and paid for the course and failed the course because the student missed an excessive number of classes and did not exercise the right to drop the course or was not eligible to drop the course because of TSI or Six-Drop rule regulations. For each grade of FX submitted, the last date the student attended the course must
3. If the student is still not satisfied, he/she may file a written presentation of the complaint with the dean of student development, who is respon-sible for taking appropriate action on matters within his/her jurisdiction or for routing the complaint to the appropriate senior administrator for action.
4. If the student is still not satisfied, he/she may file a written presentation of the complaint with the campus President.
ClassificationA freshman is a student who has ac-
cumulated fewer than 30 term hours of college credit. A sophomore is a student who has accumulated 30 or more hours of college credit.
GradeGrade Points Per
Credit Hour Earned
AExcellent, superior achievement
4 grade points
BGood, above aver-age achievement
3 grade points
CAverage, accept-able achievement
2 grade points
DPassing, marginal achievement
1 grade point
FFailure, unsatis-factory achieve-ment
0 grade points
FXFailure, excessive absences
0 grade points
I Incomplete0 grade points
W Withdrawal0 grade points
WLWithdrawal within Limit
0 grade points
NGNo Grade Re-ported
0 grade points
If a student believes an error has been made in a course grade, the student should contact the professor or appropriate department chairman as soon as possible within 30 days of the end of the term. The College assumes no obligation to hear or act upon conten-tions of error after that 30-day period of time has elapsed. The student is entitled to see his/her grades as posted in the professor’s grade book and to receive an explanation of the grade calculation.
An informal discussion of the grades between the student and the professor or department chairman or appropriate associate dean will usually resolve a question about a grade.
A formal procedure to appeal a final grade is also available to students. Professors are expected to enter the final grades electronically by the date published in the schedule of classes. Once final grades have been processed by the Enrollment Services Office, they may be changed only with the approval of the vice president of instruction.
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The grade of FX carries the same academic impact as the grade of F in that the credit hours are included in the calculation of the grade point average and the grade awards zero (0) grade points. The grade of FX indicates a completed course just as a grade of F indicates a completed course. The grade of FX is not a drop or withdrawal. The process to appeal the grade of FX is the same as an appeal for any other faculty awarded grade.
Grade RangePercentage grades, when used, are
converted to these letter grades:
Range GradePoint Value
90–100 A 4
80–89 B 3
70–79 C 2
60–69 D 1
Below 60 F, FX 0
Grade Point Average (GPA)
Earned grade points are calculated by multiplying the number of credit hours of the course by the grade point value of the grade received in the course. For example, in a three-term hour course, an A produces twelve grade points; a B produces nine grade points; a C, six grade points; a D, three grade points; and an F or FX, zero grade points.
The grade point average is com-puted by dividing the total grade points earned by the total number of term hours completed in unduplicated courses with grades of A, B, C, D, F or FX. Grade point average computations include only courses completed at San Jacinto Community College District. For repeated courses only the highest grade is used in computing the cumula-tive grade point average. Grades of I, N, W and WL are neutral and are not included in any grade point average.
Overall Institution Grade Point Average
The College has established 2.0 as the minimum grade point average requirement for a student to remain in good academic standing. (See the Aca-demic Status section.) The transcript Grade Point Average (GPA) is calcu-lated on the basis of all credit posted to the San Jacinto Community College District transcript, including credit hours in College Preparatory courses. If a student repeats a course, which may not be repeated for credit, only the high-est grade earned in the course is used in determining the Grade Point Average. The graduation GPA is calculated using only college-level courses. Students will be denied graduation if the transcript GPA is less than 2.0.
Procedure for Student to Appeal a Final Grade
Grade determination and awarding of a final grade in a course is clearly the responsibility of the instructor. Final grade reports should be available to the student within a reasonable time following the end of the course.
When a student becomes aware of a final grade that is believed to be incorrect, the student may appeal the final grade received in the course. The student shall initiate the appeal process as soon as possible following the receipt of the grade. The appeal process shall be filed no later than 30 days after the end of that semester, and must be resolved within 120 days following the initiation of the appeal.
At no step in the process are the instructor’s questions or individual test items to be scrutinized. Only course syllabus (e.g., grading system), and letter or numerical grades as recorded in the instructor’s grade book will be examined.
The procedures for appealing a grade shall be as follows:
Student Meeting with Instructor
The student and instructor shall discuss in private consultation the grade that the student believes is incorrect. At this meeting, only the grades on tests, projects, reports, etc., and the grading system listed in the syllabus will be discussed and recalculated as necessary. Whenever possible, the mat-ter should be resolved at this meeting. If the instructor cannot resolve the problem immediately, the student will be notified of the availability of a copy of the grade appeal procedures in the office of the appropriate dean or the vice president of instruction. If, upon receipt of the instructor’s written decision, the student is dissatisfied with the decision, the student may request a meeting with the department chair to appeal the decision of the instructor. (NOTE: In the event there is no department chair, the student may request a meeting with the dean who will conduct the meeting in accordance with steps No. 1 and No. 2 of this procedure). The student must make the appeal within five(5) working days after notification by the instructor.
Student Meeting with DepartmentChair
The department chair must arrange a meeting no more than five (5) working days after receiving a request from the student. This meeting will include the student, the instructor, and the department chair. Providing sufficient evidence of discrepancies or errors in the grade will be the responsibility of the student. If insufficient evidence is offered, the appeal is denied. The student will be given an opportunity to present his/her case. The instructor will be given a chance for rebuttal.
On hearing the evidence from both sides, the department chair will take one of the following actions:
a. If, in the opinion of the depart-ment chair, the student failed to provide sufficient evidence of discrepancies or errors in the grades, the student will be noti-fied in writing that the appeal is
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denied. The department chair will inform the student of the right to appeal the decision and about the procedures for appeal. At the same time, the department chair will notify the instructor in writ-ing of this decision. The notifica-tion must be given within five (5) working days of the hearing.
b. If, in the opinion of the depart-ment chair, the student did provide sufficient evidence of discrepancies or errors in the grades, the instructor will be notified within five (5) working days of the meeting. At the same time, the department chair will notify the student in writing of this decision.
The instructor will, in turn, inform the department chair in writing within five (5) working days whether he/she will change the grade. If the instruc-tor changes the grade, the instructor notifies the student in writing, and the matter is closed.
If the instructor chooses not to change the grade, the department chair will be notified of the decision in writ-ing within five (5) working days after having received the recommendation from the department chair. Within five (5) working days after being informed of the instructor’s decision to deny the grade change, the department chair will notify the student that the appeal is denied and inform the student of further rights to appeal and the procedure for doing so.
Student Meeting with Dean
Within five(5) working days after receiving notification from the depart-ment chair that the appeal has been denied, a student may request a meet-ing with the dean who will take either action A or action B as described in step No. 2 above. (NOTE: In the event there is no dean or in the event that the dean conducted the initial meeting, the student will proceed to step 4.)
Student Meeting with Academic Appeals Committee
Within five (5) working days after receiving notification from the dean that the appeal has been denied, a student appealing a grade in a course may request a hearing before an Academic Appeals Committee. This request will be in writing to the vice president of in-struction. The committee will consist of one (1) full-time instructor to be named by the student, one (1) full-time instruc-tor to be named by the instructor and one (1) full-time instructor to be named by the vice president of instruction. The vice president of instruction will request that the student and instructor submit the name of their nominees within five (5) working days after notification of all parties involved. Upon receiving the names of those nominees and appoint-ing a third instructor to the committee, the vice president of instruction will set the time, date and place of the closed hearing and notify all parties. This will be done within five (5) working days after having received the names of both nominees. A student may present written evidence relevant to the grade appeal and may be advised at the hear-ing by one or more persons of his/her own choice. The student may have a maximum of two (2) persons in the room at a time. The Academic Appeals Com-mittee may request information from the instructor and/or persons familiar with the case.
Within five (5) working days after this hearing, the Academic Appeals Committee will notify the student, the instructor, and the vice president of instruction in writing of its findings:
a. A grade change is justified and will be made, or
b. A grade change is not justified and will not be made.
If the decision of the Academic Appeals Committee is to change the grade, the vice president of instruction will have five (5) working days to make the grade change. The decision of the Academic Appeals Committee will be final.
The same appeal process will be followed when the instructor is not ac-cessible or no longer employed by San Jacinto College by excluding step No. 1 involving the instructor.
(Revised March 2008)
Dean’s Honor List
At the end of each long term, a Dean’s Honor List is compiled. In order to be listed, a student must have earned a grade point average of at least 3.5 as a full-time student (12 or more hours completed during the term). The Dean’s Honor List is recorded on the official transcript each term the student qualifies.
Transfer CreditCommon Course Numbering System
San Jacinto Community College District is a member of the Texas Common Course Numbering System. Institutions of higher education in Texas teach similar courses and these courses have a common number. This common number facilitates transferring these courses among the participating institutions.
The Texas Common Course Num-bering System Manual identifies general academic courses that transfer. It does not include College Preparatory and technical courses. The common number system makes it easier for students to plan future studies.
For example, English 1301, Compo-sition I at San Jacinto Community Col-lege District, has the common course number ENGL 1301. Some institutions adopt the common course number as their number. Other institutions may not change their course numbers to common course numbers, but may dis-play common course numbers alongside their existing course numbers. Three possible ways of presenting ENGL 1301 are:
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ENGL 1301 Composition I
ENGL 1301 Composition I
ENGL 1301 Composition I
ENG 101 (ENGL 1301)
Freshman Composition I
ENGL 1301 Composition I
LANG 1311 Rhetoric and Composition (ENGL 1301)
Once students understand this system, they can easily match the courses they have taken at San Ja-cinto Community College District to the corresponding courses at other member institutions. However, since not all courses are common courses, students should obtain a list of courses recognized by the school to which they plan to transfer. Many courses not recognized as common at a member institution may still have equivalents at that institution and will transfer and fulfill degree requirements.
Students can get more information about the Texas Common Course Numbering System at San Jacinto Community College District from the Enrollment Services Office on any campus.
Free TransferabilityLower-division courses included in
the Academic Course Guide Manual and specified in the definition of lower-division course credit shall be freely transferable to and accepted as com-parable degree credit by any public institution of higher education where the equivalent course is available for fulfilling baccalaureate degree require-ments. However, each Texas institution of higher education may have limita-tions that invalidate courses after a specific length of time.
The Coordinating Board publica-tion Lower Division Academic Course Guide Manual identifies these freely transferable courses for Texas commu-nity colleges. Specifically excluded are courses designated as vocational, ESL/ESOL, technical, College Preparatory courses listed as basic skills.
Transfer of Credit to San Jacinto Community College District
San Jacinto Community College District follows these policies for students who wish to transfer credit for courses taken at other colleges and universities:
1. College-Level Coursework: All grades received on college-level coursework will be transferred into the College. Courses completed with grades of A, B, C and D or P will be eligible for use toward graduation if consistent with program requirements. Transfer grades will not be included in the San Jacinto Community College District GPA calculation.
2. College Preparatory Coursework: Grades of A, B and C in College Preparatory coursework will be used at San Jacinto Community College District for placement in College Pre-paratory courses and skill levels deci-sions only. No College Preparatory course will be eligible for use toward graduation. No College Preparatory transfer grades will be included in the San Jacinto Community College District GPA calculation.
3. Financial Aid: All grades on all prior courses attempted, both college-level and College Preparatory, will be included in the total hours attempted calculations for financial aid pur-poses.
4. The institution from which the student is attempting to transfer credit must be accredited through one of the following associations:
Accrediting AgencyCommission
Specified
Middle States Association of Colleges and
Schools
Commission on Higher Education
New England Association of Schools and
Colleges
Commission on Institutions of
Higher Education
North Central Association of Colleges and
Schools
Commission on Institutions of
Higher Education
Northwest Association of Colleges and
Schools
Commission on Colleges
Southern Association of Colleges and
Schools
Commission on Colleges
Western Association of Schools and
Colleges
Accreditation Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities
Western Association of Schools and
Colleges
Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
Students who have completed course work from non-accredited institutions may be eligible to receive credit by examination.
The Office of Enrollment Services will evaluate course work applicable to the associate degree within the first term of enrollment for new and returning students.
A firm or organization specializing in evaluating international education credentials must evaluate course work completed at colleges and universities outside the United States before San Ja-cinto Community College District will consider that course-work for transfer credit or for admission to special pro-grams. The firm or organization must be on the San Jacinto Community Col-lege District approved list. Documents must be either originals or certified copies and may have to be translated into English. The Office of Enrollment
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Services and the international student counselor offer help in locating trans-lation and evaluation organizations recognized by San Jacinto Community College District.
Transfer of Correspondence Course Credit
Students may transfer correspon-dence course work to apply toward a degree only if they meet these condi-tions:
1. The student must earn a D or higher in each course.
2. The course must be equivalent to a course offered by San Jacinto Com-munity College District.
3. One of the San Jacinto Community College District testing centers must administer the final examination for a correspondence course taken while the student is enrolled at any San Jacinto Community College District campus.
4. A correspondence course meeting the above criteria (1–3) is accept-able for transfer if the student has taken it through either Texas Tech University or The University of Texas at Austin.
5. San Jacinto Community College District may accept a correspondence course taken through any other institution if the student petitions to transfer the course. However, (a) the institution must be regionally accred-ited and (b) the student is responsible for making sure the institution certi-fies that a community college, college or university testing center proctored the final examination. If the test was not so proctored, but the institution can demonstrate that the final exam was sufficiently proctored to make it a valid exam, San Jacinto Community College District may still consider the course for transfer.
Transfer of Credit from San Jacinto Community College District
The receiving institution decides whether to accept San Jacinto Com-munity College District courses in transfer and to apply those courses to individual degree plans. Students plan-ning to transfer San Jacinto Community College District course work to another college or university should always consult the college or university catalog and proper officials of that institution to determine the best courses to take for transfer. Some universities or programs do not accept grades of D in transfer.
Transfer Disputes Resolution
The Texas Higher Education Coor-dinating Board, under the requirements of Section 61.078 of the Education Code, has established procedures to resolve disputes between public institutions of higher education involving the transfer of credit from lower-division courses (courses offered in the first two years of college study).
Resolution of Transfer Disputes forLower-Division Courses
Each public college and univer-sity must accept in transfer into a baccalaureate degree the number of lower-division credit hours in a major which are allowed for their non-transfer students in that major; however,
1. No institution must accept in transfer more credit hours in a major than the number set out in the appli-cable Coordinating Board approved Transfer Curriculum for that major, as prescribed by the current issue of the Coordinating Board’s Guide to Transfer Curricula and Transfer of Credit, Transfer of Credit Policies and Curricula.
2. In any major for which there is no Coordinating Board approved Trans-fer Curriculum, no institution must accept in transfer more lower-division course credit in the major applicable
to a baccalaureate degree than the institution allows its non-transfer students in that major.
3. A university may deny the transfer of credit in courses with a grade of D as applicable to the student’s field of study courses, core curriculum courses or major if it denies credit in those same courses with a grade of D to its own students.
No university must accept in trans-fer or toward a degree more than sixty-six (66) credit hours of academic credits earned by a student in a com-munity college. Universities, however, may choose to accept additional credit hours.
Public institutions of higher educa-tion shall follow these procedures to resolve credit transfer disputes involv-ing lower-division courses:
1. If an institution of higher education does not accept course credit earned by a student at another institution of higher education, the receiving insti-tution shall give written notice to the student and to the sending institution that transfer of the course credit is de-nied. A receiving institution shall also provide written notice of the reasons for denying credit for a particular course or set of courses at the request of the sending institution.
2. A student who receives notice as speci-fied above may dispute the denial of credit by contacting a designated official at either the sending or receiv-ing institution.
3. The two institutions and the student shall attempt to resolve the transfer of the course credit in accordance with Board rules and guidelines.
4. If the transfer dispute is not resolved to the satisfaction of the student or the sending institution within 45 days after the date the student received written notice of denial, the institution that denies the course credit for transfer shall notify the Commissioner of its denial and the reasons for the denial.
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cation or the Commissioner’s designee shall make the final determination about a dispute regarding the transfer of course credit and give written notice of the determination to the involved student and institutions.
The Board shall collect data on the types of transfer disputes that are re-ported and the disposition of each case that is considered by the Commissioner or the Commissioner’s designee.
If a receiving institution has cause to believe that a course being presented by a student for transfer from another school is not of an acceptable level of quality, it should first contact the send-ing institution and attempt to resolve the problem.
In the event that the two institutions are unable to come to a satisfactory resolution, the receiving institution may notify the Commissioner of Higher Education, who may investigate the course. If its quality is found to be unac-ceptable, the Board may discontinue funding for the course.
Articulated Credit from High School
Some high school courses have been identified statewide as articulated courses—that is, courses that cover the same materials and/or teach the same skills as courses in the college’s own programs. Additional articulation agreements have been developed be-tween San Jacinto Community College District and many high schools in order to provide non-duplicative, sequential programs of study for students that link high school and college instruction. Under some circumstances, students who take these designated Career and Technology Education (CATE) courses in high school may be eligible to receive credit for a corresponding college course.
Credit by Examination
Each college and university has its own policy for credit earned by exami-nation and any such credit allowed by one institution may not necessarily be accepted at another.
A student must have earned at least three credit hours of course work at San Jacinto Community College District before the College will post credit for College Level Evaluation Program (CLEP), Advanced Placement (AP) or departmental examinations to the student’s transcript. Credit for CLEP, AP, departmental examinations or a combination thereof may not exceed 30 credit hours.
A student who has previously received a grade (A, B, C, D, F or I) in a course may not receive CLEP, AP or departmental examination credit for the same course.
Grades and credit hours are as-signed to credit earned by departmental examinations; a minimum grade of C is required to earn credit. Term hours only are assigned to credit earned by CLEP and AP examinations. Residence credit is not given for CLEP, AP or depart-mental examinations and they are not included in GPA calculations.
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
San Jacinto Community College District awards college credit for certain College Level Examination Program (CLEP) tests. Students should submit scores from completed tests to the vice president of instruction, who evaluates such scores and authorizes the post-ing of credit. The current in-district tuition per credit hour fee is charged to record credit. Students taking one of the following CLEP exams and scoring 50 or better will be awarded the credit indicated:
Test Course Credit
Freshman Composition ENGL 1301 3
English Literature ENGL 2322 & 2323 6
College Algebra MATH 1314 3
Chemistry CHEM 1411 4
Calculus MATH 2413 4
French FREN 2311/2312 6
German GERM 2311/2312 6
Spanish SPAN 2311/2312 6
Spanish SPAN 1411/1412 8
French FREN 1411/1412 8
German GERM 1411/1412 8
American Government GOVT 2302 3
History of the US I: Early Colonization
to 1877HIST 1301 3
History of the US II: 1865 to Present HIST 1302 3
Prin. of Macroeconomics ECON 2301 3
Prin. of Microeconomics ECON 2302 3
Introductory Psychology PSYC 2301 3
Introductory Sociology SOCI 1301 3
Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to
1648HIST 2311 3
Western Civilization II: 1648 to Present HIST 2312 3
Financial Accounting ACCT 2301 3
Introductory Business Law BUSI 2301 3
Information Systems & Computer Applications
CSCI 1301 3
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Rules that apply to earning credit by any form of examination appear earlier in the Credit by Examination section of the San Jacinto Community College District Catalog.
Advanced Placement Program (AP)
San Jacinto Community College District awards college credit for certain Advanced Placement (AP) Program tests. Students should submit scores from completed tests to the vice president of instruction, who evaluates such scores and authorizes the posting of credit. The current in-district tuition per credit hour fee is charged to record credit.
AP ExamMinimum
Score
HRSOF
CREDIT
COURSECREDIT
Art History
4 3ARTS 1303
Studio Art (Drawing or
General)4 3
ARTS 1316
Studio Art (2D Design)
4 3ARTS 1311
Studio Art (3D Design)
4 3ARTS 1312
Biology 4 4BIOL 1406
5 8BIOL 1406, 1407
Chemistry 3 4CHEM 1411
4 8CHEM 1411, 1412
Comp Sci A or AB
3 3COSC 1336
Economics-Micro
4 3ECON 2302
Economics-Macro
4 3ECON 2301
English Lang/Comp
3 3ENGL 1301
English Lit/Comp
3 3ENGL 1302
French Lang
3 14
FREN 1411, 1412, 2311, 2312
French Lit 3 14
FREN 1411, 1412, 2311, 2312
German Lang
3 14
GERM 1411, 1412, 2311, 2312
Government & Politics-
US 3 3
GOVT 2301
History-US 4 6HIST 1301, 1302
European History
4 6HIST 2311, 2312
World History
4 6HIST 2321, 2322
Environ-mental Science
4 4ENVR 1401
Human Geography
4 3GEOG 1302
Statistics 3 3MATH 1342
Calculus AB 3 4MATH 2413
Calculus BC 4 8MATH 2413, 2414
CalculusAB
Subscore3 4
MATH 2413
Chinese Lang/
Culture3 14
CHIN 1411, 1412, 2311, 2312
Music Theory
Aural Subscore
5 2MUSI 1216
NonAurul Subscore
5 2MUSI 1211
Physics B 3 8PHYS 1401, 1402
Physics C- Mechanics
3 4PHYS 2425
Physics C- Elec&Mag
3 4PHYS 2426
Psychology 3 3PSYC 2301
Spanish Lang
3 14
SPAN 1411, 1412, 2311, 2312
Spanish Lit 3 14
SPAN 1411, 1412, 2311, 2312
Rules that apply to earning credit by any form of examination appear earlier in the Credit by Examination section of the San Jacinto Community College District Catalog.
International Baccalaureate (IB) Examination Credit
San Jacinto Community College District awards college credit for certain freshman students who have completed International Baccalaure-ate (IB) Examinations with a score of 4 or above. In compliance with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board regulations, the College awards 24 semester hours or equivalent course credit in appropriate subject areas to those students who have completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and who have achieved at least the minimum required score on each examination administered as part of the diploma program.
Students should submit scores from completed tests to the vice president for instruction who evaluates such scores and authorizes the posting of credit. The current in-district tuition per credit hour fee is charged to record credit. Rules that apply to earning credit by any form of examination appear earlier in the Credit by Examination
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IB ExaminationMinimum
Score Required
San Jacinto Community College Dis-trict Course
Credit
Art 4 ARTS 1311 3
Biology SL 4 BIOL 1406 4
Biology HL 4BIOL 1406,
14074
Business & Management
4 BUSI 1301 3
Chemistry HL 4 CHEM 1411 4
Chemistry HL 5CHEM 1411,
14124
Computing Studies HL
4 COSC 1336 3
Economics SL 4 ECON 2301 3
Economics HL 5ECON 2301,
23023, 3
English HL Lang A1 or A2
4 ENGL 1301 3
English HL Extended Essay
A,B,C ENGL 1302 3
Environmental Systems
4 GEOL 1405 4
Foreign Languages:
Chinese
Language A1 or A2 or B HL
4CHIN
1411,1412, 2311,2312
4, 3
Language B SL 4CHIN
1411,14124
Language AB 4 CHIN 1411 4
French
Language A1 or A2 or B HL
4FREN
1411,1412, 2311, 2312
4,3
Language B SL 4FREN 1411,
14124
Language AB 4 FREN 1411 4
German
IB ExaminationMinimum
Score Required
San Jacinto Community College Dis-trict Course
Credit
Language A1 or A2 or B HL
4GERM
1411,1412, 2311, 2312
4,3
Language B SL 4GERM 1411,
14124
Language AB 4 GERM 1411 4
Spanish
Language A1 or A2 or B HL
4SPAN
1411,1412, 2311, 2312
4,3
Language B SL 4SPAN 1411,
14124
Language AB 4 SPAN 1411 4
Geography 4 GEOG 1301 3
History (European)
4 HIST 2311 3
Information Technology
4 BCIS 1305 3
Math HL 4MATH 2312,
24133
Math w/ further math SL
4 MATH 1342 3
Math Methods SL
4 MATH 1324 3
Math Studies SL 4 MATH 1332 3
Music 4 MUSC 1306 3
Philosophy 4 PHIL 1301 3
Physics SL 4 PHYS 1401 4
Physics HL 4PHYS 1401,
1402I4
Psychology 4 PSYC 2301 3
Social Anthropology
4 ANTH 2346 3
Theater Arts 4 DRAM 1310 3
Visual Arts 4 ARTS 1301 3
Departmental Examinations
A student must petition the Col-lege to receive credit by departmental examination. The chairman of the department in which the examination is requested will arrange for such an exam
on an individual basis with the approval of other individuals as indicated on the student’s petition. The vice president of instruction must approve the petition and designate a faculty member to administer the exam. Before taking the exam the student must pay the Business Office a nonrefundable fee of the cur-rent in-district tuition per credit hour fee to record credit. The vice president of instruction evaluates the completed exam and authorizes the registrar to record credit as appropriate. Rules that apply to earning credit by any form of examination appear earlier in this Credit by Examination section.
Awarding Transfer Credit for Demonstrated Proficiency in Areas Related to College-Level Courses completed while in the United States Military
San Jacinto College may give un-dergraduate credit for demonstrated proficiency in areas related to college-level courses completed while in the United States military. The Defense Activity for Nontraditional Education Support (DANTES) and the Office of Education Credit and Credentials of the American Council on Education (ACE) will be the sources used to determine proficiency. In assigning credits of this nature, the recommendations of the American Council on Education (ACE) will be used as guidelines.
A maximum of 15 credit hours of course work from official transcripts below and 2 credit hours of PHED activ-ity courses awarded from the DD214 basic training documentation may be earned and applied toward a degree or certificate in this nontraditional manner. Only the courses that apply to the student’s major and used for gradu-ation will be evaluated and assigned credit. The credit will be evaluated as transfer work and will not appear on the San Jacinto College transcript. The courses will be assigned the grade of
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“CR” indicating credit. These grades will not calculate in the overall GPA of the student but the credit hours will count in the total hours for financial aid awards.
Any student wishing to earn credit for military experience must submit official transcripts. Students must have official transcripts mailed to the institution from the appropriate office depending on the student’s branch of service:
American Council on Education (ACE) (all service branches included) http://www.acenet.edu/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Transcript_Services1
Army/American Council on Educa-tion Registration Transcript Service (AARTS) https://aartstranscript.army.mil/
Sailor/Marine American Council on Education Registry (SMART) https://www.navycollege.navy.mil/transcript.html
Coast Guard Institute (CGI) http://www.uscg.mil/hq/cgi/ve/official_tran-script.asp
DSST (formerly DANTES Subject Standardized Tests) http://www.dantes.doded.mil/dantes_web/examinations/DSST.htm
CLEP http://www.dantes.doded.mil/dantes_web/examinations/CLEP.htm
*Community College of the Air Force (CAF) (accredited and all college-level credits will be accepted) http://www.au.af.mil/au/ccaf/transcripts.asp
The DD 214 will not be used to evaluate credit other than PHED activity.
If the transcripts are complex, students will be asked to identify the courses they think should apply to their major program. The official transcripts will be evaluated and the student will be notified of the number of credits up to 15 that will be accepted.
Advanced Placement Without Credit
Many departments permit advanced placement without college credit. Students should contact the department chairman for information.
Transcripts from San Jacinto Community College District
The San Jacinto Community Col-lege District transcript serves as the student grade report, since no other printed grades are provided. Students may print an unofficial transcript from the Web or obtain an official transcript by sending a written request to the Enrollment Services Office. The request for an official transcript should include the student’s name, name while enrolled at San Jacinto Community College District, student’s generated ID number or Social Security number, date of birth, dates of attendance, address to which the transcript is to be mailed and signature. Except during registration periods, processing and mailing of transcripts should be completed within two work days of receipt of the request. There is no charge for transcripts.
Students may request copies of their transcripts in person at the En-rollment Services Office with a photo ID. These requests are normally filled immediately. If the student desires for someone else to pick up the transcript, that person needs the student’s written release (name, student’s generated ID number and signature plus the name of the authorized individual) as well as his/her own picture ID. Official transcripts will not be released if there are any outstanding admission requirements or financial obligations to the College. The College cannot provide official copies of any other college or high school transcripts held. Those should be requested directly from the issuing institutions.
Retention and Disposal of Student Records
San Jacinto Community College District follows the American As-sociation of Collegiate Registrars and Enrollment Services Officers guidelines and the Local Retention Schedule JC as submitted to the Texas State Library and Archives Commission for keeping and disposing of records. The College keeps records for three years in paper form, then microfilms the records and shreds the paper copies. The College then keeps the microfilmed records indefinitely. In 2006, the College began a transition to electronic imaging as the method of archiving records.
Falsification of Records
San Jacinto Community College District may dismiss immediately any student who deliberately falsifies docu-ments he/she submits to the College. In addition, the College may suspend the student for whatever length of time deemed appropriate. The College also reserves the right to initiate legal proceedings against the student.
Academic StatusA student’s academic status is calcu-
lated each term (Fall, Spring, Summer) based upon previous academic status, term grade point average (GPA) and cumulative grade point average. All credit courses taken at San Jacinto Community College District, includ-ing College Preparatory courses, are included in the calculation, except that only the highest grades achieved in repeated courses are counted. No course work from other institutions is included in the San Jacinto Community College District GPA.
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Suspended students must sit out one long term (Fall, Spring or the entire Summer session). After the student has sat out the suspension period, they must request re-admission and obtain counseling before being eligible to en-roll again. Students placed on academic suspension will be notified by mail or e-mail that they have been suspended. Students may appeal their suspension as described below when extenuating circumstances exist.
Suspension AppealsSan Jacinto Community College
District students on academic suspen-sion who have not completed their term of suspension may appeal for immediate reinstatement when truly extenuating circumstances exist. Request for Appeal of Suspension forms are available in the Student Development Centers on each campus. If the Appeals Committee approves the request, the Committee will prescribe specific conditions for enrollment. These conditions may include limits on classes or the number of hours which may be taken, specific grades which must be attained (e.g., “C” or above; student may not withdraw), requirements for periodic progress
reports from the teacher(s) involved and mandatory follow-up counseling. Students who agree to the conditions of enrollment as defined by the Committee will be allowed to re-enroll on suspen-sion override. Failure to meet the terms of the contract will result in immediate execution of the suspension stipulations with no refund of tuition and fees and without further appeal. If the Commit-tee on one campus denies the suspension appeal, the denial is effective on all three San Jacinto Community College District campuses.
Re-enrollment After Suspension
Once the term of suspension has elapsed, students may apply for re-admission. The academic status of suspension will prevent registration until mandatory counseling has been completed. Students enrolling after their suspension period on academic probation who achieve an overall institution GPA of 2.0 or greater will be considered in “Good Standing.” Students who achieve a term GPA of 2.0 or better, but who do not raise their overall institution GPA of 2.0 or better will continue on academic probation.
Transfer Students on Probation or Suspension
Students admitted from other institutions on academic probation or academic suspension will be treated the same as students from San Jacinto Community College District on proba-tion or suspension as described above. Students who fail to report academic status which is less than “Good Stand-ing” to gain admission will be immedi-ately withdrawn without any refund of tuition and fees paid.
Note: Please see the Academic Probation and Suspension Table for more informa-tion.
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Academic Probation and Suspension TableBoth the term and the institution GPA are based on the completion of grades A, B, C, D, or F at San Jacinto Community College District.
A student’s academic status is calculated at the end of each Fall, Spring, and Summer term (Summer I and Summer II combined).
Good Standing
Academic Warning
Academic Probation
Academic Suspension
All students are expected to maintain an overall institu-tion GPA of 2.0 or higher. At the conclusion of each term of enrollment, the student will remain in good standing if either of the following is true:
1) If the overall institution GPA is 2.0 or greater when the grades from the recently completed term are included.
2) If no grades of A, B, C, D, F, or FX are reported for the term, there will be no recalculation of the overall institution GPA.
At the end of the first term in which the overall institu-tion GPA is less than 2.0, the student will be placed on academic warning status.
At the end of any term in which the student was on academic warning status, these are the possibilities:
1) If the overall institution GPA is 2.0 or higher, the student’s status will revert to good standing.
2) If the overall institution GPA is less than 2.0, the student will be placed on academic probation.
At the end of any term in which the student is on academic warning and the overall institution GPA is less than 2.0, the student will be placed on academic probation. At the end of any term in which the student was on academic probation, these are the possibilities:
1) If the student’s overall institution GPA is 2.0 or higher, the student’s academic status will revert to good standing.
2) If the overall institution GPA is less than 2.0, but the GPA for the recently completed term is 2.0 or better, the student will remain on academic probation.
3) If both the student’s overall institution GPA and the GPA from the recently completed term fall below 2.0, the student will be placed on academic suspension.
Note: Students will remain on academic probation after each term in which his/her overall institution GPA is less than 2.0, even though the most recent term GPA may be 2.0 or higher.
At the end of any term in which the student is on academic probation and both the student’s overall institution GPA and his/her GPA from that just com-pleted term fall below 2.0, the student will be placed on academic suspension.
Students on academic suspension will not be eligible to re-enroll until one term has passed.
Students on academic suspension will be required to meet with a counselor prior to re-enrollment.
NOTE: If at the end of any term when the overall institution GPA is recalculated a student’s status reaches good standing, the sequence begins over. For example, if the student has been on academic warning but then raised his/her status to good standing, then the next term in which the overall institution GPA falls below 2.0, the student will again be placed on academic warning status.
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Student ServicesStudent Inquiries
Inquiries about student grades and records should be addressed to the Enrollment Services Office.
Central Campus 281.998.6150 North Campus 281.998.6150 South Campus 281.998.6150
San Jacinto Community College District provides a comprehensive network of support services to create a supportive, stimulating academic environment that extends beyond the classroom. The student services program helps students achieve their educational and vocational goals by providing knowledgeable counseling and opportunities for leadership, per-sonal enrichment and recreation.
Student Orientation
Student orientation is conducted before each Fall and Spring term to help entering students succeed at San Jacinto Community College District. New stu-dent orientation includes important information on registration, academic advising, financial aid, student ac-tivities and other support services and programs. The program also provides a new student with the opportunity to ask questions, to tour the campus and to meet faculty and other students. Getting off to a good start is important; there-fore, the College encourages all new students to attend orientation. Students should refer to the Schedule of Classes or contact the Student Success Center or Counseling Center on each campus for the times, dates and locations of student orientation.
Campus Activities
San Jacinto Community College District believes that students acquire many of their most lasting impres-sions in College in co-curricular and
extracurricular activities. The College provides a variety of campus activities to meet the interests and needs of all students. These campus activities enrich the college experience through a wide variety of social, cultural, intel-lectual and recreational programs that complement the students’ classroom experiences.
Each campus has a resource center that oversees campus activities. The Student Life Office has information on dozens of student organizations, fine arts events, festivals, lecture series, community service projects and leader-ship development programs. Student organizations are a major component of the student life and activities program. Belonging to a professional, social, cultural or special interest group on campus allows a student to acquire new interests, develop leadership and man-agement skills and meet new people.
Participating in extracurricular pro-grams can make a difference between getting behind and getting ahead in col-lege and in a career. Many employers see campus involvement as a key indicator of a student’s potential for success with his/her company. Therefore, students are encouraged to participate in campus activities for both personal and profes-sional enrichment.
Recreational and Intramural Sports
The San Jacinto Community College District Recreational and Intramural Sports Program provides students op-portunities to enjoy a variety of sports, some of which may be new to them. All eligible students are welcome to partici-pate in the program’s individual, dual or team sports. Most activities are free for eligible students. For more information contact the Student Life Office.
Special Populations
The Special Populations Office assists both academic and technical students with physical and mental disabilities. Special Populations staff will assist students who may need accommodations such as extended testing, tutors, resource referral, spe-cialized equipment, coordination with interpreters and readers, library and registration assistance and campus orientation. Childcare assistance is available through the Carl Perkins Grant for eligible students who are en-rolled in certificate of technology and/or associate of applied science degree programs.
Inquiries about Special Popula-tions Services may be addressed to the Special Populations Office.
Central Campus 281.476.1888 North Campus 281.459.7624 South Campus 281.922.3453
Career and Employment Center
Part-time and full-time employ-ment listings are available to current and former students in the Career and Employment Center via an online data-base. This database lists employment, internship and volunteer opportunities from employers in a variety of fields and with different skill requirements. In ad-dition to the online database, employers recruit students at each of the campuses throughout the year.
During each term the Career and Employment Center conducts work-shops on such topics as résumé writing, interviewing, locating jobs, job search tips and career changes. The Schedule of Classes lists workshop dates and times. Books, videos and informational handouts related to job search are also available.
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The College sponsors job expos held at each campus during the year during which employers conduct interviews and educate students about employment and industry requirements as well as job availability. The expos are open to the community and to San Jacinto Community College District students and alumni.
To register with the Career and Employment Center, go to http://www.myinterfase.com/sjcd/student/ or visit your campus Career and Employment Center. Online registration is approved in 1-2 working days and a login and password will be sent to the e-mail address listed in the registration. Login and password information is also avail-able via phone at:
Central Campus 281.476.1805North Campus 281.459.7156South Campus 281.992.3488
Registration will remain active for six (6) months and can be updated by contacting the Career and Employment Center. Individual assistance is avail-able for résumé review, mock interview sessions and career development. Services are free.
Emergency Closings
In the event the College needs to be closed for any situation, such as inclement weather, students and employees should check the College website at www.sanjac.edu or call 866-504-5853 for the most immediate and current information regarding the closure status. In addition, local radio and television stations may broadcast bulletins announcing campus closings in emergency situations.
San Jacinto Community College District schedules its instruction to comply with the Common Calendar published by the Texas Higher Educa-tion Coordinating Board. An official closing of the College delays all work until the next class meeting. The College will schedule makeup days for official College closings as needed.
Textbook Repurchase Policy
Students may purchase all required books and supplies for their courses from the bookstore.
Textbooks purchased at the begin-ning of the term may be returned for 100 percent refund, subject to the following conditions.
1. A register receipt must accompany all returns.
2. Items must be in original condition. New books must be in new condition (no markings in book at all). Books with software and CDs, videos, etc. must be in original condition. No refund if seal or shrink-wrap is broken.
3. Contact the bookstore for specific refund periods.
Refunds will not be given on any textbook purchased after the term’s refund period ends.
The bookstores wil l buy back textbooks at the end of each term. Bookstore decisions about whether to buy back any textbook are determined by the need for that book in the next term. Cash register receipts are not required to sell books back to the bookstores. Contact the bookstore for specific buyback dates.
North Campus 281.459.7111 Option 1South Campus 281.922.3410 Option 1Central Campus 281.476.1898 Option 1
Awarding of Degrees and Certificates
Upon completion of degree and/or certificate requirements, the student must apply for graduation in order for the credential(s) to be awarded. This process requires the student to complete a Degree Evaluation and an Application for Degree or Certificate.
1. Degree Evaluation. The student first completes a Degree Evaluation online using the Student Online System at www.sanjac.edu. Confirm that ALL requirements for the degree or certificate are completed or in progress. Print a copy and annotate the status of any unmet requirements (i.e., Computer literacy test has been taken, scores pending; department course substitution initiated; MATH requirement in progress at another college). Submit a Request for Final Graduation Verification with at-tached Degree Evaluation to the campus Enrollment Services Office.
2. Application for Degree or Certificate. The Enrollment Services Office will verify eligibility for graduation and mail an Application for Degree or Certificate form to the student when eligible.
3. Payment. The student completes and returns the Application for Degree or Certificate to the Business Office and pays the appropriate fee by the specified deadline listed on the ap-plication.
4. Regalia. The student orders cap and gown for commencement through the campus bookstore. Honors Program graduates, graduates from special programs and members of Phi Theta Kappa should speak to their program advisor regarding specialty regalia for commencement.
5. Diplomas. Following the end of term posting of grades, the Enroll-ment Services Office verifies that all requirements in progress have been completed and prepares the diplomas. Diplomas will normally be available about two weeks following the posting of final grades for the term.
Students not currently enrolled who complete final graduation requirements elsewhere at another regionally accred-ited college or university and provide an official transcript may also apply for the degree or certificate.
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San Jacinto Community College District confers the Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree upon students who meet the general and core requirements for graduation listed below.
1. Meet entrance requirements for unconditional admission.
2. Complete at least 61 credit hours of college-level (non-College Prepara-tory) course work, as prescribed by the degree, including a maximum of two term hours of physical education activity courses. Scholarship athletes may apply up to two hours of varsity sports towards free electives in addi-tion to the basic physical education requirement. Students who graduate as health and physical education ma-jors (ONLY) may apply a maximum of four credit hours in any physical education activity courses to their A.A. degree.
3. Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 (C av-erage) on all college-level course work completed at San Jacinto Community College District. The Graduation GPA is displayed on the CAPP Degree Evaluation.
4. Meet the provisions as described in the section titled Transfer of Credit when transfer credit is to be applied toward a degree.
5. Have at least 24 term hours of college-level credit earned at San Jacinto Community College District, not including credit by examination.
6. Complete two term hours of physical education activity courses. Students who are excused from physical educa-tion because of military service or a medical waiver must take additional courses to replace the two hours toward the minimum required hours for the degree.
7. Make formal application for gradu-ation at the Enrollment Services Office. (See Calendar for deadline dates).
8. Complete the required transfer core curriculum, major requirements or one of the established Fields of Study options for the A.A. or A.S. degree*
9. Satisfy the computer literacy require-ments.*
*See sample of the general Associate of Arts (A.A.) Degree Plan and the various Field of Study A.A. degree plans for details.
Additional Associate Degrees (Second Degrees)
Students should obtain academic advising before enrolling in pursuit of another associate degree. With the following stipulations, students may obtain additional associate degrees.
1. A student who has received an A.A. or A.S. degree may earn an A.A.S. degree but may not earn two A.A. or another A.S. degree.
2. A student who has received an A.A.S. de-gree may ob-tain an A.A. or A.S. degree or an additional A.A.S. degree in another ma-jor area.
These stipula-tions are subject to the following:
1. For each additional associate degree permitted by the above stipulations, a minimum of 24 term hours of college-level credit above the total number of term hours applied to the previous degree(s) must be earned at San Jacinto Community College District. The 24 hours may not be repeats of hours previously earned at San Jacinto Community College District or other schools.
2. The student must comply with all applicable provisions listed in the section titled Degree and Certificate Requirements for each degree the student is seeking.
3. At the student’s option, a previously awarded associate degree may be officially relinquished in order that previously earned hours may apply to a different associate degree.
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Selection of Catalog and CampusCatalog Selection for Graduation
A student becomes eligible to gradu-ate by completing the degree and/or certificate requirements as set forth in the San Jacinto Community College District Catalog. These graduation re-quirements change periodically to meet the various needs of transfer universi-ties, business and industry (employers) and/or cancellation of courses and programs. The guidelines listed below have been established to assist students in identifying the specific requirements which apply to their chosen program of study.
San Jacinto Community College District expects that a student will normally graduate under the catalog in effect at the time of the most recent ad-mission. For nursing and other special-ized programs, the term of acceptance into the program determines the catalog year. When the elapsed time from initial enrollment to program completion is long, individual courses may have been replaced or canceled. Counselors will assist students in the selection of ap-propriate courses. Students may consult the new catalog each year to confirm whether their chosen program has been revised or will be replaced or if a new program has been introduced which may be more appropriate for meeting their education objectives.
Students may request graduation under the program requirements of any catalog in effect during their latest period of continuous enrollment, as long as the program remains approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordi-nating Board. Continuous enrollment is defined as missing no more than one Fall or Spring term at the time of application for graduation. Students should consider the number of unmet courses remaining to be completed in selecting a catalog.
Campus Selection for Graduation
Students may choose to gradu-ate from the campus of their choice provided:
1. The student has completed course work at the campus chosen, and
2. The campus offers the program in which the degree or certificate is sought.
Students who have not completed all course requirements but have com-pleted the residency requirements for a degree from San Jacinto Community College District may fulfill their course requirements at another regionally accredited institution and transfer the credits to San Jacinto Community Col-lege District. The applicable catalog for graduation will be in accordance with the provisions listed above.
Students whose technical program has been discontinued by the College will be provided an opportunity to graduate under a catalog in accordance with the above provisions, provided their graduation dates are within the time period in which the College is authorized by the state to award the degree. Students whose technical pro-grams are discontinued on one campus, but are continued on another campus, are expected to complete their programs on another campus or they may attempt to earn other degrees.
Core Curriculum
Texas law mandates that all state-supported colleges and universities have a core curriculum consisting of at least 42 hours that will automatically transfer to all Texas public colleges and universities. Embedded within the 42-hour core curriculum are general education student learning outcomes signifying what students learn by earn-ing an A.A. or A.S. degree. Embedded in technical programs, leading to an A.A.S. degree, are 15 hours of general education drawn from courses found in the core curriculum. General education
student learning outcomes represent the basic intellectual competencies outlined by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. They include the following:
READING: Reading at the college level means the ability to analyze and inter-pret a variety of printed materials.
WRITING: Compency/outcome in writing is the ability to produce clear, correct and coherent prose adapted to purpose, occasion, and audience.
SPEAKING: Competence in speaking is the ability to communicate orally in clear, coherent, and persuasive language appropriate to purpose, occasion, and audience.
LISTENING: Listening at the college level means the ability to analyze and interpret various forms of spoken com-munication.
CRITICAL THINKING: Critical thinking embraces methods for apply-ing both qualitative and quantitative skills analytically and creatively to subject matter in order to evaluate arguments and to construct alternative strategies.
COMPUTER LITERACY: Computer literacy at the college level means the ability to use computer-based technol-ogy in communicating, solving pro-grams, and acquiring information.
If a student successfully completes San Jacinto Community College Dis-trict’s 43-hour core curriculum, that block of courses must be substituted for the receiving institution’s core curricu-lum. A student may not be required to take additional core curriculum courses unless the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board has approved a larger core for the receiving institu-tion. Students who transfer without completing the core curriculum shall receive academic credit in the core curriculum of the receiving institution for each of the courses that the student has successfully completed in the San Jacinto Community College District core curriculum.
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Educational ProgramsTransfer Programs
San Jacinto Community College District offers transfer programs for those students who wish to pursue a baccalaureate degree at a four-year or upper-level college or university. Before enrolling in courses, students should discuss their career goals with a counselor and explore the requirements for meeting those goals.
Students should consider all options and should define the requirements for each option. Those considerations should include determining whether or not the college or university offers the program of study they plan to pursue and determining if they are eligible for the program and are able to meet both Enrollment Services and financial requirements.
Students should discuss TSI-re-quired test scores with a counselor and understand what they mean and how they may affect the selection of courses. The Course Descriptions section of the Catalog notes that many courses require certain reading, writing or mathemat-ics skills which are determined by the placement tests students take upon entry.
Counselors are available to help stu-dents determine which and how many courses they should take. The normal load in a Spring or Fall term is 15 or 16 credit hours; however, students who work more than 10 hours a week, have family obligations or commute long distances should take fewer hours.
After talking with a counselor, students should consider other steps involved in selecting and completing degree requirements. They should con-sider taking review courses or College Preparatory courses if their background
is weak in certain subjects or if a long period of time has passed since they studied a particular subject. Students should take courses in the proper sequence. Some courses have course prerequisites, meaning that certain courses must be completed prior to enrolling in more advanced courses.
Students who have already com-pleted college credit at another college or university prior to enrolling at San Jacinto Community College District must submit official transcripts to the Enrollment Services Office. Students pursuing a degree at San Jacinto Com-munity College District must request that those transcripts be evaluated in order to determine which courses will transfer and apply to the major which they have selected at San Jacinto Com-munity College District.
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Associate of Arts Degree
The Associate of Arts degree (A.A.) is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year or upper-level college or university. This degree in-cludes general education courses such as English, mathematics, history and government, which are considered to be core requirements for most baccalaure-ate degree programs. (See the Required Transfer Core Curriculum section.)
Students are encouraged to com-plete the requirements of a degree at San Jacinto Community College District even if they are planning to transfer to another college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree. One advantage of completing a degree is the fact that this action ref lects commitment to a specific educational goal and success in meeting that goal. Earning an associate degree is evidence of taking one definable step beyond a high school diploma or the high school equivalency examination, and it is the minimum educational requirement for employment in certain positions in area businesses and industries.
Listed below are the majors from which students may choose for the associate of arts degree at San Jacinto Community College District. Not all majors which are available at four-year or upper-level colleges and universities
are available at San Jacinto Community College District; however, students may prepare to transfer to a particular program at an upper-level institution by either (1) completing the core require-ments of the associate of arts degree at San Jacinto Community College District and selecting other courses in their major field or (2) selecting courses as specified in the transfer plans devel-oped by San Jacinto Community Col-lege District in cooperation with senior institutions to which students transfer. Those plans, which are available in the Counseling Center on each campus, are designed to prepare students to transfer to a particular four-year or upper-level college or university by specifying the courses which are required to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree in a particular major.
San Jacinto Community College District Programs Leading to the Associate of Arts Degree
Major Codes
The programs are designed for students who plan to attend a four-year or upper-level college after leaving San Jacinto Community College District. These programs lead to an associate of arts degree:
Codes ............Majors .......................... Major Courses
1ART............. Art ........................................ Any ARTS
1BEHV-SCI .... Behavioral Sciences ...... Any ANTH, PHIL,
............................................................ PSYC or SOCI
1BIOL ............ Biology ................................... Any BIOL
1BUSI............ Business Administration ........... Any BUSI,
......................................... ECON, ACCT 2301, 2302,
.............................................................or BCIS 1305
1BUSI-FOS .... ...............A.A. in Business Field of Study
1CHEM .......... Chemistry ............................. Any CHEM
1CHID ........... Child Development........Any TECA, EDUC
1JOUR .......... Communications................... Any COMM
1JOUR-FOS ... ....A.A. in Communications Field of Study
1COSC .......... Computer Science ..................Any COSC
1COSC-FOS... . A.A. in Computer Science Field of Study
1CRIJ ............ Criminal Justice .........Any Academic CRIJ
1CRIJ-FOS .... ....... AA in Criminal Justice Field of Study
1DANC .......... Dance ...................................Any DANC
1DRAM ......... Drama..................................Any DRAM
1ENGL .......... English .............. Any College-Level ENGL
1ENGR .......... Engineering............................Any ENGR
1ENGR-FOS ... .............AA in Engineering Field of Study
1FOR-LANG .....Foreign Language ............ Any CHIN, FREN,
...............................................................GERM, or SPAN
*1G-STUDY .... General Studies ....Any Academic Courses
1GEOL .......... Geology ................................ Any GEOL
1GOVT .......... Government ..........................Any GOVT
1HIST ............ History ..................................... Any HIS
1MATH .......... Mathematics ..... Any College-Level MATH
1MUSI ........... Music ............Any MUSI, MUAP or MUEN
1MUSI-FOS ... ...................A.A. in Music Field of Study
1MXAM ..............................Mexican American Studies
IMXAM-FOS ............A.A. in Mexican American Studies
1HLTH-PE ..... Physical Education ..................Any PHED
1PHIL ............ Philosophy ............................. Any PHIL
1PHYS .......... Physics ................................. Any PHYS
1PSYC .......... Psychology ............................ Any PSYC
1SOC-SCI ...... Social Science ........... Any HIST or GOVT
1SOCI ........... Sociology ............................... Any SOCI
1SPCH .......... Speech .................................Any SPCH
• Students seeking admission without a major preference should select 1G-STUDY—General Studies—as a major.
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Educational ProgramsField of Study
Field of study curricula were man-dated in Senate Bill 148 of the 75th Texas Legislature (1997). Core curricula and field of study curricula are intended to facilitate free transferability of lower-division academic courses among Texas public colleges and universities, if a student successfully completes a field of study curriculum. Fields of study are developed by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, but have not yet been approved for all majors. The block of courses in the field of study may be transferred to a general academic teaching institution in Texas and must be substituted for that institution’s lower-division (freshman and sophomore level) requirements for the degree program in that field of study. The student shall receive full academic credit toward the degree program for the block of courses transferred.
A student who transfers from one institution of higher education to another, without completing all courses in the field of study curriculum at the sending institution, shall receive academic credit in the field of study curriculum of the receiving institution for each of the courses that the student has successfully completed. Following receipt of credit for these courses, the student may be required to satisfy the remaining course requirements in the field of study curriculum at the receiv-ing institution. A student concurrently enrolled at more than one institution of higher education shall follow the field of study curriculum requirements of the institution at which the student is classified as a degree-seeking student.
The academic A.A. and A.S. degree plans are designed to allow smooth transfer into a baccalaureate degree program at a senior institution. The Texas Higher Education Coordinat-ing Board developed selected Field of Studies for specific academic majors. In general, a student planning to complete a baccalaureate degree in one of these
areas is best served by pursuing the Associate Field of Study A.A. or A.S. degree plans. A separate degree plan has been provided for each of the currently approved field of study options under the Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degrees including:
Field of Study Curriculum for Business
The A.A. in Business Field of Study curriculum has been adopted to meet the needs of those students wishing to transfer into a B.B.A. degree program at a senior institution. The curriculum would also apply to institutions that award the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree with a major in business, including all business specializations.
Specified Core Courses
ECON 2301 Principles of Macroeconomics
MATH 1325 Calculus with Applications
SPCH 1315 orSPCH 1321 (preferred)
Public Speaking or Business and Professional Speech
Courses in Major
ECON 2302 Principles of Microeconomics
BCIS 1305 Business Computer Applications
ACCT 2301 Accounting Principles I
ACCT 2302 Accounting Principles II
A total of six additional credit hours of business-related lower-division course work may be transferred by lo-cal agreement between institutions or required by the receiving institution, as long as the additional credit does not duplicate any other requirement within the field of study curriculum.
Degree programs in Information Systems, Computer Information Sys-tems and Management Information
Systems may require additional courses and/or demonstrated proficiency in computer programming.
International business and other business programs with a specif ic international focus may require ad-ditional courses and/or demonstrated proficiency in foreign language.
Joint degree programs in which the degree awarded is a business degree, but the program is jointly offered by a business and a non-business discipline (such as a B.B.A. in Actuarial Science offered jointly by a College of Business and a Department of Mathematics and Statistics) may include some or all of any field of study curricular components of the non-business discipline. If no field of study exists for the non-business discipline, the lower-division courses that are normally required of majors in the non-business discipline should be completed as part of lower-division preparation for upper-division work.
Field of Study Curriculum for Communications
The A.A. in Communication Field of Study curriculum has been adopted to meet the needs of those students wishing to transfer into a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree at a senior institution. Com-munication degrees must be flexible and adaptable due to rapidly changing and emerging communication technologies. The Field of Study curriculum provides a framework within which: (1) current students may transfer more easily be-tween state-supported institutions and (2) new communication media degrees may be developed or adapted as the communication technology evolves. The A.A. in Communications would be appropriate for students interested in majoring in (1) Advertising or Public Relations, (2) Journalism or Mass Com-munications, (3) Radio and Television Broadcasting or Broadcast Journalism or (4) General Communications; Com-munication Studies; Speech Communi-cation; Speech and Rhetorical Studies; or Organizational Communications.
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COMM 1307 Mass Communications
COMM 2311 Reporting I
COMM 2315 Reporting II
COMM 2327 Principles of Advertising
COMM 1318 Photography I
Field of Study Curriculum for Computer Science
The A.S. in Computer Science Field of Study curriculum has been adopted to meet the needs of those students wishing to transfer into a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at a senior institution.
Specified Core Courses
MATH 2413 Calculus I
PHYS 2425 University Physics I
PHYS 2426 University Physics II
Courses in Major
COSC 1336 Programming Fundamentals I
COSC 1337 Programming Fundamentals II
COSC 2325 Computer Organization and Machine Language
COSC 2336 Programming Fundamentals III
Field of Study Curriculum for Criminal Justice
The A.A. in Criminal Justice Field of Study curriculum has been designed to meet the needs of those students wishing to transfer into a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with a major in criminal justice at a senior institution, including all criminal justice specializations. Up to a total of six additional credit hours of criminal justice-related lower-division
course work may be transferred by local agreement OR required by the receiving institution, as long as the additional credit does not duplicate any other requirement within the field of study curriculum.
Specified Core Courses
CRIJ 1301 Introduction to Criminal Justice
CRIJ 1306 Court Systems & Practices
CRIJ 1310 Fundamentals of Criminal Law
CRIJ 2313 Correctional Systems & Practices
CRIJ 2328 Police Systems & Practices
Field of Study Curriculum for Engineering
The A.S. in Engineering Field of Study curriculum has been designed to promote maximum transferability for students while still preserving appropri-ate curricular diversity for institutions. (Note: The field of study curriculum contains no field-specific courses for the various branches of engineering.)
Specified Core Courses
MATH 2413 Calculus I
PHYS 2425 University Physics I
PHYS 2426 University Physics II
Courses in MajorsMATH 2414 Calculus II
MATH 2415 Calculus III
*ENGR 2301 Mechanics I
*ENGR 2302 Mechanics II
*MATH 2318 Linear Algebra
*MATH 2320 Differential Equations
*CHEM 1412 General Chemistry II
*To be taken only if required by specific programs at transfer institutions.
If a course is not listed as a field of study course, a student can still transfer the course if there is a local agreement between the sending and receiving institutions.
The content areas of the field of study courses are from mathematics, science and engineering. For a number of students, credits in some of these courses would also satisfy components of the core curriculum.
Courses contained in the field of study curriculum for engineering will transfer freely among Texas public institutions of higher education if the program of the receiving institution requires them. Receiving institutions may, however, require transfer students to successfully complete courses that are not part of this field of study cur-riculum, if completion of those courses is required of all students to receive a baccalaureate degree in engineering. In addition, the receiving institution can specify minimum acceptable grades for courses accepted in transfer.
Field of Study Curriculum for Mexican American Studies
The following set of fully-transfer-able courses, totaling 18 semester credit hours, has been adopted as a field of study for students seeking a bachelor’s degree in Mexican-American Studies.
HUMA 1305 Introduction to Mexican-American Studies
HIST 2327 Mexican-American History I
HIST 2328 Mexican-American History II
GOVT 2311 Mexican-American Politics
ENGL 2351 Mexican-American Ltierature
HUMA 1311 Mexican-American Fine Arts Appreciation
SPAN 2312 Spanish IV
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The A.A. in Music Field of Study curriculum has been designed to apply to the bachelor of music (B.M.) degree, but may also be applied to the bachelor of arts (B.A.), bachelor of music education (B.M.Ed.) or other baccalaureate-level music degrees as deemed appropriate by the awarding institution.
Courses in Majors
Course Semester Credit Hours
Ensemble (MUEN) 4
Applied Study (MAUP)
8
Theory/Aural Skills (MUSI)
16
Music Literature (MUSI 1308)
3
The field of study curriculum shall consist of 27 to 35 lower-division credit hours (31 without the keyboard course described below) that are fully transfer-able. Transfer of credit in ensemble, applied study and theory/aural skills shall be on a course-for-course basis.
Keyboard (Piano) CompetencyBecause keyboard (piano) com-
petency is a requirement for most baccalaureate degrees in music, up to four additional credit hours of course work pertaining to keyboard (piano) may transfer by agreement between institutions. Keyboard competency courses approved for transfer are courses in group piano or applied lessons that concentrate specifically on skills development for passing keyboard proficiency examinations. Keyboard courses that concentrate primarily on performance literature are not considered to be keyboard com-petency courses for the purposes of this field of study. Completion of courses leading to keyboard proficiency does not necessarily satisfy the established proficiency requirement at a receiving institution.
Competency, Proficiency and Diagnostic AssessmentTransferring students who have com-
pleted the field of study curriculum must satisfy the competency and proficiency requirements of the receiving institu-tion. Transferring students shall not be required to repeat courses transferred as part of the field of study curriculum. However, diagnostic assessment of trans-fer students is permissible if the receiving institution routinely conducts diagnostic assessment of native students at the same point in the program of study.
Courses for Specific Degree ProgramsCompletion of the field of study
curriculum shall not prevent a receiving institution from requiring additional lower-division courses that may be necessary for specific degree programs. Courses selected for inclusion in the field of study curriculum are those con-sidered to be common to lower-division study for most music degrees. Receiv-ing institutions may require transfer students in specialized programs (e.g., jazz studies, performance, composition, music therapy, etc.) to take additional degree-specific lower-division courses that are not included in the field of study curriculum.
Full Academic CreditAcademic credit shall be granted on
a course-for-course basis in the transfer of theory/aural skills, applied music and ensemble courses and will be accepted at the credit-hour level of the receiving institution. Full academic credit shall be granted on the basis of comparable courses completed, not on specific numbers of credit hours accrued.
General Education CoursesIn addition to the course work listed
above, the maximum recommended transfer credit from the general educa-tion core curriculum is 31–39 term credit hours. Students shall complete the general education core curriculum in effect at the institution that will grant the baccalaureate degree.
Field of Study Curriculum for Nursing
The A.S. in Nursing Field of Study has been designed for students seeking the Bachelor of Science Degree in Nurs-ing. Twenty-eight credit hours (SCH) of fully transferable and applicable lower-division academic courses and an additional set of Workforce Education (WECM) nursing courses, make up the field of study curriculum for Nursing.
Wherever possible, courses applied to fulfill field of study curriculum requirements should also be used to satisfy requirements in the general aca-demic core curriculum. Generally, the math course, the biology or chemistry course(s) and one psychology course should be able to fulfill requirements in both curricula.
Courses selected for inclusion in the field of study curriculum are those that are common to most baccalaureate nursing programs.
Completion of the field of study cur-riculum shall not prevent a receiving insti-tution from requiring additional courses/content for specific degree programs.
Students should not be required to repeat courses that they have completed successfully.
The academic courses and the unmodified WECM courses that are included in the field of study cur-riculum for Nursing should transfer immediately.
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ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE PLANRequired Transfer Core Curriculum
CORE CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS: CREDIT HOURSCommunications: (English Rhetoric/Composition) two courses 6 hours
ENGL: 1301, 1302
Mathematics: at least one course from the following: (Prerequisites enforced) 3-4 hours
MATH: 1314, 1316, 1324, 1325, 1332, 1342, 2312, 2318, 2320, 2413, 2414, or 2415
Natural Sciences: at least two courses from the following: 8 hours
BIOL: 1406, 1407, 1408, 1409, 1411, 1413
CHEM: 1405, 1407, 1411, 1412
ENVR: 1401
GEOL: 1403, 1404, 1405, 1447
PHYS: 1401, 1402, 1411, 1412, 2425, 2426
Science majors should refer to Associate of Science Degree Plans.
Humanities and Visual/Performing Arts: at least two courses from the following 6 hours
AHumanities—one course from the following:ENGL 2322, 2323, 2327, 2328, 2332, 2333, 2341, 2351 or PHIL 1301, 2306
B.Visual/Performing Arts—one course from the following:ARTS 1301, 1303, 1304; DANC 2303; DRAM 1310, 2366; MUSI 1306, 1307 (formerly 1308 & 1309,) 1310
Behavioral and Social Sciences: at least five courses from the following 15 hours
A.U.S. History—two courses from the following:HIST 1301, 1302, 2301, 2327, 2328
B.Political Science—two courses from the following:GOVT 2301, 2302
C.Behavioral and Social Sciences—one course from the following:ANTH 2302, 2346, 2351; ECON 2301, 2302; GEOG 1301, 1303; GOVT 2304; HIST 2311, 2312; PSYC 2301; SOCI 1301, 2319
Oral Communications: at least one course from the following: 3–4 hours
CHIN 1411, 1412, 2311, 2312; FREN 1411, 1412, 2311, 2312; GERM 1411, 1412, 2311, 2312; SPAN 1411, 1412, 2311, 2312; SPCH 1315, 1318, 1321, 2333, 2335
Physical Education: two activity courses 2 hours
43–45 hoursCourses in the Major: (may include courses which satisfy core curriculum requirements; must be academic courses)
12 hours
Electives: (student’s choice of any college-level course, except PHED activity courses) 5–6 hoursTotal Credit Hour Requirements for the Associate of Arts Degree 61 hours
Additional Requirements for the Associate of Arts DegreeComputer LiteracyStudents must demonstrate basic skill in the use of computers by submitting verification of one of the following:1. Credit in one of these courses or equivalent transfer credit: ARTC 1325; ARTS 2313; BCIS 1305; CDEC 2328; COMM 1129, COMM 2129;
CPMT 1303; DFTG 1402, DFTG 1409, DFTG 1419; EDTC 1341; ENGL 1301; ITSC 1301, ITSC 1305, ITSC 1309; ITSE 1310; ITMC 1301; ITSW 2334; POFI 1301, POFI 1341, POFI 1349, POFI 2301; SPCH 1145, SPCH 2335; SPCH 2336
2. Continuing Education (CEU) credit in a computer applications course3. High school credit in a computer applications course4. Passing grade on San Jacinto Community College District Computer Literacy Examination
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CORE CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS: CREDIT HOURSCommunications: (English Rhetoric/Composition) two courses 6 hours
ENGL: 1301, 1302Mathematics: at least one course from the following: (Prerequisites enforced) 3 hours
MATH: 1314, 1316, 1324, *1325, 1332, 2312, 2318, 2320, 2413, 2414, or 2415Natural Sciences: at least two courses from the following: 8 hours
BIOL: 1406, 1407, 1408, 1409, 1411, 1413CHEM: 1405, 1407, 1411 and 1412GEOL: 1403, 1404, 1405, 1447PHYS: 1401, 1402, 1411, 1412, 2425, 2426
Humanities and Visual/Performing Arts: at least two courses from the following 6 hours
AHumanities—one course from the following:ENGL 2322, 2323, 2327, 2328, 2332, 2333, 2341, 2351 or PHIL 1301, 2306
B.Visual/Performing Arts—one course from the following:ARTS 1301, 1303, 1304; DANC 2303; DRAM 1310, 2366; MUSI 1306, 1307 (formerly 1308 & 1309,) 1310
Behavioral and Social Sciences: at least five courses from the following 15 hours
A.U.S. History—two courses from the following:HIST 1301, 1302, 2301, 2327, 2328
B.Political Science—two courses from the following:GOVT 2301, 2302
C.Behavioral and Social Sciences—one course from the following:ANTH 2302, 2346, 2351; *ECON 2301, 2302; GEOG 1301, 1303; GOVT 2304; HIST 2311, 2312; PSYC 2301; SOCI 1301, 2319
Oral Communications: at least one course from the following: 3–4 hoursCHIN 1411, 1412, 2311, 2312; FREN 1411, 1412, 2311, 2312; GERM 1411, 1412, 2311, 2312; SPAN 1411, 1412, 2311, 2312; SPCH 1315, 1318, 1321, 2333, 2335
Physical Education: two activity courses 2 hours
43–44 hoursFIELD OF STUDY IN BUSINESS:*Specified Core Courses Required by the Field of Study:
ECON: 2301 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 hoursMATH: 1325 Calculus with Applications 3 hoursSPCH: 1315 Public Speaking or SPCH 1321 Business and Professional Speech 3 hours
Courses in the Major for the Field of Study: 12 hoursECON: 2302 Principles of Microeconomics 3 hours
BCIS: 1305 Business Computer Applications 3 hoursACCT: 2301 Accounting Principles I 3 hoursACCT: 2302 Accounting Principles II 3 hours
Electives: (student’s choice of any college-level course, except PHED activity courses) 5 hoursA.A. in BUSINESS–Field of Study 60-61 hours
Additional Requirements for the Associate of Arts in Business DegreeComputer LiteracyStudents must demonstrate basic skill in the use of computers by submitting verification of one of the following:1. Credit in one of these courses or equivalent transfer credit: ARTC 1325, ARTS 2313; BCIS 1305; CDEC 2328; COMM 1129, COMM 2129;
CPMT 1303, DFTG 1402, DFTG 1409, DFTG 1419; EDTC 1341; ENGL 1301; ITSC 1301, ITSC 1305, ITSC 1309; ITSE 1310; ITMC 1301; ITSW 2334; POFT 1301, POFI 1341, POFI 1349, POFI 2301; SPCH 1134, SPCH 2335, SPCH 2336.
2. Continuing Education (CEU) credit in a computer applications course3. High school credit in a computer applications course4. Passing grade on San Jacinto Community College District Computer Literacy Examination
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ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN COMMUNICATIONS (1JOUR–FOS)
CORE CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS: CREDIT HOURSCommunications: (English Rhetoric/Composition) two courses 6 hours
ENGL: 1301, 1302Mathematics: at least one course from the following: (Prerequisites enforced) 3–4 hours
MATH: 1314, 1316, 1324, 1325, 1332, 2312, 2318, 2320, 2413, 2414, or 2415Natural Sciences: at least two courses from the following: 8 hours
BIOL: 1406, 1407, 1408, 1409, 1411, 1413CHEM: 1405, 1407, 1411, 1412GEOL: 1403, 1404, 1405, 1447PHYS: 1401, 1402, 1411, 1412, 2425, 2426
Humanities and Visual/Performing Arts: at least two courses from the following 6 hours
AHumanities—one course from the following:ENGL 2322, 2323, 2327, 2328, 2332, 2333, 2341, 2351 or PHIL 1301, 2306
B.Visual/Performing Arts—one course from the following:ARTS 1301, 1303, 1304; DANC 2303; DRAM 1310, 2366; MUSI 1306, 1307 (formerly 1308 & 1309,) 1310
Behavioral and Social Sciences: at least five courses from the following 15 hours
A.U.S. History—two courses from the following:HIST 1301, 1302, 2301, 2327, 2328
B.Political Science—two courses from the following:GOVT 2301, 2302
C.Behavioral and Social Sciences—one course from the following:ANTH 2302, 2346, 2351; ECON 2301, 2302; GEOG 1301, 1303; GOVT 2304; HIST 2311, 2312; PSYC 2301; SOCI 1301, 2319
Oral Communications: at least one course from the following: 3–4 hoursCHIN 1411, 1412, 2311, 2312; FREN 1411, 1412, 2311, 2312; GERM 1411, 1412, 2311, 2312; SPAN 1411, 1412, 2311, 2312; SPCH 1315, 1318, 1321, 2333, 2335
Physical Education: two activity courses 2 hours
43–45 hoursFIELD OF STUDY IN ADVERTISING/PUBLICATIONS or JoUrnAlISm/mASS CommUnICATIonS:Courses in the Major for the Field of Study: 15 hours
COMM: 1307 Mass Communications 3 hoursCOMM: 2311 Reporting I 3 hoursCOMM: 2315 Reporting II 3 hoursCOMM: 2327 Principles of Advertising 3 hoursCOMM: 1318 Photography I 3 hours
Electives: (student’s choice of any college-level course, except PHED activity courses) 3 hoursA.A. in COMMUNICATIONS–Field of Study 61-63 hoursComputer LiteracyStudents must demonstrate basic skill in the use of computers by submitting verification of one of the following:1. Credit in one of these courses or equivalent transfer credit: ARTC 1325, ARTS 2313; BCIS 1305; CDEC 2328; COMM 1129, COMM 2129;
CPMT 1303, DFTG 1402, DFTG 1409, DFTG 1419; EDTC 1341; ENGL 1301; ITSC 1301, ITSC 1305, ITSC 1309; ITSE 1310; ITMC 1301; ITSW 2334; POFT 1301, POFI 1341, POFI 1349, POFI 2301; SPCH 1134, SPCH 2335, SPCH 2336.
2. Continuing Education (CEU) credit in a computer applications course3. High school credit in a computer applications course4. Passing grade on San Jacinto Community College District Computer Literacy Examination
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CORE CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS: CREDIT HOURSCommunications: (English Rhetoric/Composition) two courses 6 hours
ENGL: 1301, 1302Mathematics: at least one course from the following: (Prerequisites enforced) 3–4 hours
MATH: 1314, 1316, 1324, 1325, 1332, 2312, 2318, 2320, 2413, 2414, or 2415Natural Sciences: at least two courses from the following: 8 hours
BIOL: 1406, 1407, 1408, 1409, 1411, 1413CHEM: 1405, 1407, 1411, 1412GEOL: 1403, 1404, 1405, 1447PHYS: 1401, 1402, 1411, 1412, 2425, 2426
Humanities and Visual/Performing Arts: at least two courses from the following 6 hours
AHumanities—one course from the following:ENGL 2322, 2323, 2327, 2328, 2332, 2333, 2341, 2351 or PHIL 1301, 2306
B.Visual/Performing Arts—one course from the following:ARTS 1301, 1303, 1304; DANC 2303; DRAM 1310, 2366; MUSI 1306, 1307 (formerly 1308 & 1309,) 1310
Behavioral and Social Sciences: at least five courses from the following 15 hours
A.U.S. History—two courses from the following:HIST 1301, 1302, 2301, 2327, 2328
B.Political Science—two courses from the following:GOVT 2301, 2302
C.Behavioral and Social Sciences—one course from the following:ANTH 2302, 2346, 2351; ECON 2301, 2302; GEOG 1301, 1303; GOVT 2304; HIST 2311, 2312; PSYC 2301; SOCI 1301, 2319
Oral Communications: at least one course from the following: 3–4 hoursCHIN 1411, 1412, 2311, 2312; FREN 1411, 1412, 2311, 2312; GERM 1411, 1412, 2311, 2312; SPAN 1411, 1412, 2311, 2312; SPCH 1315, 1318, 1321, 2333, 2335
Physical Education: two activity courses 2 hours
43–45 hoursFIELD OF STUDY IN CrImInAl JUSTICe:Courses in the Major for the Field of Study: 15 hours
CRIJ: 1301 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 hoursCRIJ: 1306 Court Systems & Practices 3 hoursCRIJ: 1310 Fundamentals of Criminal Law 3 hoursCRIJ: 2313 Correctional Systems & Practices 3 hoursCRIJ: 2328 Police Systems & Practices 3 hours
Electives: (student’s choice of any college-level course, except PHED activity courses) 3 hoursA.A. in CRIMINAL JUSTICE–Field of Study 61-63 hoursComputer LiteracyStudents must demonstrate basic skill in the use of computers by submitting verification of one of the following:1. Credit in one of these courses or equivalent transfer credit: ARTC 1325, ARTS 2313; BCIS 1305; CDEC 2328; COMM 1129, COMM 2129;
CPMT 1303, DFTG 1402, DFTG 1409, DFTG 1419; EDTC 1341; ENGL 1301; ITSC 1301, ITSC 1305, ITSC 1309; ITSE 1310; ITMC 1301; ITSW 2334; POFT 1301, POFI 1341, POFI 1349, POFI 2301; SPCH 1134, SPCH 2335, SPCH 2336.
2. Continuing Education (CEU) credit in a computer applications course3. High school credit in a computer applications course4. Passing grade on San Jacinto Community College District Computer Literacy Examination
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ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN MUSIC (1MUSI–FOS)
CORE CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS: CREDIT HOURSCommunications: (English Rhetoric/Composition) two courses 6 hours
ENGL: 1301, 1302Mathematics: at least one course from the following: (Prerequisites enforced) 3–4 hours
MATH: 1314, 1316, 1324, 1325, 1332, 2312, 2318, 2320, 2413, 2414, or 2415Natural Sciences: at least two courses from the following: 8 hours
BIOL: 1406, 1407, 1408, 1409, 1411, 1413CHEM: 1405, 1407, 1411, 1412
ENVR: 1401
GEOL: 1403, 1404, 1405, 1447PHYS: 1401, 1402, 1411, 1412, 2425, 2426
Humanities and Visual/Performing Arts: at least two courses from the following 3 hours
AHumanities—one course from the following:ENGL 2322, 2323, 2327, 2328, 2332, 2333, 2341, 2351 or PHIL 1301, 2306
Behavioral and Social Sciences: at least five courses from the following 15 hours
A.U.S. History—two courses from the following:HIST 1301, 1302, 2301, 2327, 2328
B.Political Science—two courses from the following:GOVT 2301, 2302
C.Behavioral and Social Sciences—one course from the following:ANTH 2302, 2346, 2351; ECON 2301, 2302; GEOG 1301, 1303; GOVT 2304; HIST 2311, 2312; PSYC 2301; SOCI 1301, 2319
Oral Communications: at least one course from the following: 3–4 hoursCHIN 1411, 1412, 2311, 2312; FREN 1411, 1412, 2311, 2312; GERM 1411, 1412, 2311, 2312; SPAN 1411, 1412, 2311, 2312; SPCH 1315, 1318, 1321, 2333, 2335
Physical Education: two activity courses 2 hours
34–35 hoursFIELD OF STUDY IN MUSIC:Courses in the Major for the Field of Study: 31 hours
MUEN: Approved Applied Music 4 hoursMUAP: Approved Applied Music 8 hoursMUSI: 1211 Music Theory I concurrent with MUSI 1216 Ear Training and Sight Singing I 4 hoursMUSI: 1212 Music Theory II concurrent with MUSI 1217 Ear Training and Sight Singing II 4 hoursMUSI: 2211 Music Theory III concurrent with MUSI 2216 Ear Training and Sight Singing III 4 hoursMUSI: 2212 Music Theory IV concurrent with MUSI 2217 Ear Training and Sight Singing IV 4 hoursMUSI: 1307 Music Literature 3 hours
A.A. in MUSIC–Field of Study 70-72 hoursAdditional Requirements for the Associate of Arts in Music Degree
Computer LiteracyStudents must demonstrate basic skill in the use of computers by submitting verification of one of the following:1. Credit in one of these courses or equivalent transfer credit: ARTC 1325, ARTS 2313; BCIS 1305; CDEC 2328; COMM 1129, COMM 2129;
CPMT 1303, DFTG 1402, DFTG 1409, DFTG 1419; EDTC 1341; ENGL 1301; ITSC 1301, ITSC 1305, ITSC 1309; ITSE 1310; ITMC 1301; ITSW 2334; POFT 1301, POFI 1341, POFI 1349, POFI 2301; SPCH 1134, SPCH 2335, SPCH 2336.
2. Continuing Education (CEU) credit in a computer applications course3. High school credit in a computer applications course4. Passing grade on San Jacinto Community College District Computer Literacy Examination
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The Associate of Science Degree (AS) is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year or upper-level college or university and major in math-ematics, one of the sciences (biology, chemistry, geology, physics, biotech-nology, or related field), engineering, computer science, or a baccalaureate degree in nursing. (See the Required Transfer Core Curriculum and Field of Study sections.) The Associate of Science degree differs from an Associate of Arts degree in the amount or level of mathematics and science required for degree completion. A minimum of 12 hours of mathematics or science beyond the core requirement will be required for the AS degree. Please note the Field of Study – AS degree options have state-required courses.
Students seeking an Associate of Science degree should take courses designed for majors rather than courses for non-majors.
Students are encouraged to complete the requirements of an associate degree before transferring to a senior college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree. Earning an associate degree is evidence of taking one definable step beyond a high school diploma or the high school equivalency examination, and it is the minimum educational requirement for employment in certain positions in area businesses and industries.
Listed below are the majors available under the Associate of Science degree at San Jacinto Community College Dis-trict. Not all majors which are available at four-year or upper-level colleges and universities are available at San Jacinto Community College District; however, students may prepare to transfer to a
particular program at an upper-level in-stitution by either (1) completing the core requirements at San Jacinto Community College District and selecting additional mathematics and science courses in their major field or (2) selecting courses as specified in the transfer plans developed by San Jacinto Community College District in cooperation with specific senior institutions. Those plans, which are available in the Student Development Center on each campus, are designed to prepare students to transfer to a par-ticular four-year or upper-level college or university by specifying the courses which are required to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree in a particular major.
San Jacinto Community College District Programs leading to the Associate of Science Degree
Major Codes
These programs are designed for students who plan to attend a four-year or upper-level college after leaving San Jacinto Community College District. These programs lead to an Associate of Science Degree.
Codes Majors2COS-FOS AS in Computer Science
Field of Study
2ENGR-FOS AS in Engineering Field of Study
2NURS-FOS AS in Nursing Field of Study
2PHYSCI-AS AS in Physical Science
2MATH-AS AS in Mathematics
2LIFESCI-AS AS in Life Science
2BIOTEC-AS AS in Biotechnology
2ENVSCI-AS AS in Environmental Science
Associate of Science Degree
San Jacinto Community College District confers the Associate of Science (A.S.) degree upon students who meet the general and core requirements for graduation listed below.
1. Meet entrance requirements for unconditional admission.
2. Complete at least 61 term credit hours of college-level (non-College Prepara-tory) course work, as prescribed by the degree, including a maximum of two term hours of physical education activity courses. Scholarship athletes may apply up to two hours of varsity sports toward free electives in addi-tion to the basic physical education requirement.
3. Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 (C av-erage) on all college-level course work completed at San Jacinto Community College District. The Graduation GPA is displayed on the CAPP Graduation Check.
4. Meet the provisions as described in the section titled Transfer of Credit when transfer credit is to be applied toward a degree.
5. Have at least 24 term hours of college-level credit earned at San Jacinto Community College District, not including credit by examination.
6. Complete two term hours of physical education activity courses. Students who are excused from physical educa-tion because of military service or a medical waiver must take additional courses to replace the two hours toward the minimum required hours for the degree.
7. Make formal application for gradu-ation at the Enrollment Services Office. (See Calendar for deadline dates).
8. Complete the required transfer core curriculum and specified courses which comprised the major compo-nent for the degree.
9. Satisfy the computer literacy require-ments.*
*See samples of the Associate of Arts in Teaching Degree Plans and various concentrations.
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ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE OR COMPUTER ENGINEERING (2COS–FOS)
CORE CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS: CREDIT HOURSCommunications: (English Rhetoric/Composition) two courses 6 hours
ENGL: 1301, 1302Mathematics: at least one course from the following: (Prerequisites enforced) 3-4 hours
MATH: 1314, 1316, 1324, 1325, 1332, 2312, 2318, 2320, *2413, 2414, or 2415Natural Sciences: at least two courses for majors from the following: 8 hours
BIOL: 1406, 1407, 1408, 1409, 1411, 1413CHEM: 1405, 1407, 1411, 1412
ENVR: 1401
GEOL: 1403, 1404, 1405, 1447PHYS: 1401, 1402, 1411, 1412, *2425, *2426
Humanities and Visual/Performing Arts: at least two courses from the following 6 hours
AHumanities—one course from the following:ENGL 2322, 2323, 2327, 2328, 2332, 2333, 2341, 2351 or PHIL 1301, 2306
B.Visual/Performing Arts—one course from the following:ARTS 1301, 1303, 1304; DANC 2303; DRAM 1310, 2366; MUSI 1306, 1307 (formerly 1308 & 1309,) 1310
Behavioral and Social Sciences: at least five courses from the following 15 hours
A.U.S. History—two courses from the following:HIST 1301, 1302, 2301, 2327, 2328
B.Political Science—two courses from the following:GOVT 2301, 2302
C.Behavioral and Social Sciences—one course from the following:ANTH 2302, 2346, 2351; ECON 2301, 2302; GEOG 1301, 1303; GOVT 2304; HIST 2311, 2312; PSYC 2301; SOCI 1301, 2319
Oral Communications: at least one course from the following: 3–4 hoursCHIN 1411, 1412, 2311, 2312; FREN 1411, 1412, 2311, 2312; GERM 1411, 1412, 2311, 2312; SPAN 1411, 1412, 2311, 2312; SPCH 1315, 1318, 1321, 2333, 2335
Physical Education: two activity courses 2 hours
43–45 hoursFIELD OF STUDY IN COMPUTER SCIENCE:*Specified Core Courses Required by the Field of Study:
MATH: 2413 Calculus I 4 hoursPHYS: 2425 University Physics I 4 hoursPHYS: 2426 University Physics II 4 hours
Courses in the Major for the Field of Study: 12 hoursCOSC: 1336 Programming Fundamentals I 3 hoursCOSC: 1337 Programming Fundamentals II 3 hoursCOSC: 2336 Programming Fundamentals III 3 hoursCOSC: 2325 Digital Computer Architecture and Programming 3 hours
Electives: (student’s choice of any college-level course, except PHED activity courses) 6 hoursA.S. in COMPUTER SCIENCE–Field of Study 61-63 hours
Additional Requirements for the Associate of Science in Computer Science DegreeComputer Literacy - Students must demonstrate basic skill in the use of computers by submitting verification of one of the following:1. Credit in one of these courses or equivalent transfer credit: ARTC 1325, ARTS 2313; BCIS 1305; CDEC 2328; COMM 1129, COMM 2129; CPMT 1303, DFTG 1402,
DFTG 1409, DFTG 1419; EDTC 1341; ENGL 1301; ITSC 1301, ITSC 1305, ITSC 1309; ITSE 1310; ITMC 1301; ITSW 2334; POFT 1301, POFI 1341, POFI 1349, POFI 2301; SPCH 1134, SPCH 2335, SPCH 2336.
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CORE CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS: CREDIT HOURSCommunications: (English Rhetoric/Composition) two courses 6 hours
ENGL: 1301, 1302Mathematics: at least one course from the following: (Prerequisites enforced) 3-4 hours
MATH: 1314, 1316, 1324, 1325, 1332, 2312, 2318, 2320, 2413, 2414, or 2415Natural Sciences: at least two courses for majors from the following: 8 hours
BIOL: 1406, 1407, 1408, 1409, 1411, 1413CHEM: 1405, 1407, 1411, 1412GEOL: 1403, 1404, 1405, 1447PHYS: 1401, 1402, 1411, 1412, *2425, *2426
Humanities and Visual/Performing Arts: at least two courses from the following 6 hours
AHumanities—one course from the following:ENGL 2322, 2323, 2327, 2328, 2332, 2333, 2341, 2351 or PHIL 1301, 2306
B.Visual/Performing Arts—one course from the following:ARTS 1301, 1303, 1304; DANC 2303; DRAM 1310, 2366; MUSI 1306, 1307 (formerly 1308 & 1309,) 1310
Behavioral and Social Sciences: at least five courses from the following 15 hours
A.U.S. History—two courses from the following:HIST 1301, 1302, 2301, 2327, 2328
B.Political Science—two courses from the following:GOVT 2301, 2302
C.Behavioral and Social Sciences—one course from the following:ANTH 2302, 2346, 2351; ECON 2301, 2302; GEOG 1301, 1303; GOVT 2304; HIST 2311, 2312; PSYC 2301; SOCI 1301, 2319
Oral Communications: at least one course from the following: 3–4 hoursCHIN 1411, 1412, 2311, 2312; FREN 1411, 1412, 2311, 2312; GERM 1411, 1412, 2311, 2312; SPAN 1411, 1412, 2311, 2312; SPCH 1315, 1318, 1321, 2333, 2335
Physical Education: two activity courses 2 hours43–45 hours
FIELD OF STUDY IN ENGINEERING:*Specified Core Courses Required by the Field of Study:
*PHYS: 2425 University Physics I 4 hours*PHYS: 2426 University Physics II 4 hours
*Specified Core Courses Required by the Field of Study: 8 hours from the following: 8 hoursMATH: 2413 Calculus I 4 hoursMATH: 2414 Calculus II 4 hoursMATH: 2415 Calculus III 4 hours
**These courses may be used if required by specific programs at transfer institutions: 12 hours**ENGR: 2301 Mechanics I 3 hours**ENGR: 2302 Mechanics II 3 hours**MATH: 2318 Linear Algebra 3 hours**MATH: 2320 Differential Equations 3 hours**CHEM: 1412 General Chemistry II 4 hours
A.S. in ENGINEERING–Field of Study 63-65 hoursAdditional Requirements for the Associate of Science in Engineering Degree
Computer LiteracyStudents must demonstrate basic skill in the use of computers by submitting verification of one of the following:1. Credit in one of these courses or equivalent transfer credit: ARTC 1325, ARTS 2313; BCIS 1305; CDEC 2328; COMM 1129, COMM 2129;
CPMT 1303, DFTG 1402, DFTG 1409, DFTG 1419; EDTC 1341; ENGL 1301; ITSC 1301, ITSC 1305, ITSC 1309; ITSE 1310; ITMC 1301; ITSW 2334; POFT 1301, POFI 1341, POFI 1349, POFI 2301; SPCH 1134, SPCH 2335, SPCH 2336.
2. Continuing Education (CEU) credit in a computer applications course3. High school credit in a computer applications course4. Passing grade on San Jacinto Community College District Computer Literacy Examination
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ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN BIOTECHNOLOGy (2BIOT–AS)
CORE CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS: CREDIT HOURSCommunications: (English Rhetoric/Composition) two courses 6 hours
ENGL: 1301, 1302Mathematics: at least one course from the following: (Prerequisites enforced) 3-4 hours
MATH: 1314, 1316, 1324, 1325, 1332, 2312, 2318, 2320, 2413, 2414, or 2415Natural Sciences: at least two courses for majors from the following: 8 hours
BIOL: 1406, 1407, 1408, 1409, 1411, 1413CHEM: 1405, 1407, *1411, *1412GEOL: 1403, 1404, 1405, 1447PHYS: 1401, 1402, 1411, 1412, 2425, 2426
Humanities and Visual/Performing Arts: at least two courses from the following 6 hours
AHumanities—one course from the following:ENGL 2322, 2323, 2327, 2328, 2332, 2333, 2341, 2351 or PHIL 1301, 2306
B.Visual/Performing Arts—one course from the following:ARTS 1301, 1303, 1304; DANC 2303; DRAM 1310, 2366; MUSI 1306, 1307 (formerly 1308 & 1309,) 1310
Behavioral and Social Sciences: at least five courses from the following 15 hours
A.U.S. History—two courses from the following:HIST 1301, 1302, 2301, 2327, 2328
B.Political Science—two courses from the following:GOVT 2301, 2302
C.Behavioral and Social Sciences—one course from the following:ANTH 2302, 2346, 2351; ECON 2301, 2302; GEOG 1301, 1303; GOVT 2304; HIST 2311, 2312; PSYC 2301; SOCI 1301, 2319
Oral Communications: at least one course from the following: 3–4 hoursCHIN 1411, 1412, 2311, 2312; FREN 1411, 1412, 2311, 2312; GERM 1411, 1412, 2311, 2312; SPAN 1411, 1412, 2311, 2312; SPCH 1315, 1318, 1321, 2333, 2335
Physical Education: two activity courses 2 hours43–45 hours
BIOTECHNOLOGY CONCENTRATION:*Specified Core Courses:
CHEM: 1411 Chemistry I 4 hoursCHEM: 1412 Chemistry II 4 hours
Courses in the major (in addition to the general core science requirements): 12 hoursStudents desiring to major in a biotechnology field within a Bachelor of Science degree must meet specific re-quirements. These requirements vary with the transfer (receiving) institution. Students should see a counselor to determine an appropriate selection of major courses and electives.
BIOL: 1406 General Biology I BIOL 1411 BotanyBIOL: 1407 General Biology II BIOL 1413 ZoologyBIOL: 2421 Microbiology BIOL 2416 GeneticsBITC: 1311 Introductory to Biotechnology
(this course may not be transferable to all institutions)
Electives: (student’s choice of any college-level course, except PHED activity courses) 6 hoursA.S. in BIOTECHNOLOGy 61-63 hours
Additional Requirements for the Associate of Science in Environmental Science DegreeComputer LiteracyStudents must demonstrate basic skill in the use of computers by submitting verification of one of the following:1. Credit in one of these courses or equivalent transfer credit: ARTC 1325, ARTS 2313; BCIS 1305; CDEC 2328; COMM 1129, COMM 2129;
CPMT 1303, DFTG 1402, DFTG 1409, DFTG 1419; EDTC 1341; ENGL 1301; ITSC 1301, ITSC 1305, ITSC 1309; ITSE 1310; ITMC 1301; ITSW 2334; POFT 1301, POFI 1341, POFI 1349, POFI 2301; SPCH 1134, SPCH 2335, SPCH 2336.
2. Continuing Education (CEU) credit in a computer applications course3. High school credit in a computer applications course4. Passing grade on San Jacinto Community College District Computer Literacy Examination
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Educational ProgramsASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (2NURS–FOS)
CORE CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS: CREDIT HOURSCommunications: (English Rhetoric/Composition) two courses 6 hours
ENGL: 1301, 1302Mathematics: at least one course from the following: (Prerequisites enforced) 3-4 hours
MATH: 1314, 1316, 1324, 1325, 1332, *1342, 2312, 2318, 2320, 2413, 2414, or 2415Natural Sciences: at least two courses for majors from the following: 8 hours
BIOL: 1406, 1407, 1408, 1409, 1411, 1413CHEM: 1405, 1407, *1411, 1412GEOL: 1403, 1404, 1405, 1447PHYS: 1401, 1402, 1411, 1412, 2425, 2426
Humanities and Visual/Performing Arts: at least two courses from the following 3 hours
AHumanities—one course from the following:ENGL 2322, 2323, 2327, 2328, 2332, 2333, 2341, 2351 or PHIL 1301, 2306
B.Visual/Performing Arts—one course from the following:ARTS 1301, 1303, 1304; DANC 2303; DRAM 1310, 2366; MUSI 1306, 1307 (formerly 1308 & 1309,) 1310
Behavioral and Social Sciences: at least five courses from the following 15 hours
A.U.S. History—two courses from the following:HIST 1301, 1302, 2301, 2327, 2328
B.Political Science—two courses from the following:GOVT 2301, 2302
C.Behavioral and Social Sciences—one course from the following:ANTH 2302, 2346, 2351; ECON 2301, 2302; GEOG 1301, 1303; GOVT 2304; HIST 2311, 2312; *PSYC 2301; SOCI 1301, 2319
Oral Communications: at least one course from the following: 3–4 hoursCHIN 1411, 1412, 2311, 2312; FREN 1411, 1412, 2311, 2312; GERM 1411, 1412, 2311, 2312; SPAN 1411, 1412, 2311, 2312; SPCH 1315, 1318, 1321, 2333, 2335
Physical Education: two activity courses 2 hours34–36 hours
FIELD OF STUDY IN NURSING:*Specified Core Courses Required by the Field of Study:
CHEM: 1411 Chemistry I 4 hoursMATH: 1342 Statistics 3 hours
PSYC: 2301 General Psychology 3 hoursCourses in the major required by the Field of Study: Academic Courses 14 hours
BIOL: 2401 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 hoursBIOL: 2402 Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4 hoursBIOL: 2420 Microbiology and Pathology OR BIOL 2421 Introduction to Microbiology 4 hoursHECO: 1322 Principles of Nutrition 3 hoursPSYC: 2314 Lifespan Growth and Development 3 hours
Courses in the major required by the Field of Study: Blocked Curriculum 14 hoursRNSG: 1413 Foundations for Nursing Practice 4 hoursRNSG: 2213 Mental Health Nursing 2 hoursRNSG: 1251 Care of the Childbearing Families 2 hoursRNSG: 2201 Care of Children and Families 2 hoursRNSG: 1341 Common Concepts of Adult Health 3 hoursRNSG: 1343 Complex Concepts of Adult Health 3 hours
A.S. in NURSING–Field of Study 70-72 hoursAdditional Requirements for the Associate of Science in Nursing Degree
Computer LiteracyStudents must demonstrate basic skill in the use of computers by submitting verification of one of the following:1. Credit in one of these courses or equivalent transfer credit: ARTC 1325, ARTS 2313; BCIS 1305; CDEC 2328; COMM 1129, COMM 2129;
CPMT 1303, DFTG 1402, DFTG 1409, DFTG 1419; EDTC 1341; ENGL 1301; ITSC 1301, ITSC 1305, ITSC 1309; ITSE 1310; ITMC 1301; ITSW 2334; POFT 1301, POFI 1341, POFI 1349, POFI 2301; SPCH 1134, SPCH 2335, SPCH 2336.
2. Continuing Education (CEU) credit in a computer applications course3. High school credit in a computer applications course4. Passing grade on San Jacinto Community College District Computer Literacy Examination
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ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN PHySICAL SCIENCE (2PHySCI–AS)
CORE CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS: CREDIT HOURSCommunications: (English Rhetoric/Composition) two courses 6 hours
ENGL: 1301, 1302Mathematics: at least one course from the following: (Prerequisites enforced) 3-4 hours
MATH: 1314, 1316, 1324, 1325, 1332, 2312, 2318, 2320, 2413, 2414, or 2415Natural Sciences: at least two courses for majors from the following: 8 hours
BIOL: 1406, 1407, 1408, 1409, 1411, 1413CHEM: 1405, 1407, *1411, 1412GEOL: 1403, 1404, 1405, 1447PHYS: 1401, 1402, 1411, 1412, 2425, 2426
Humanities and Visual/Performing Arts: at least two courses from the following 6 hours
AHumanities—one course from the following:ENGL 2322, 2323, 2327, 2328, 2332, 2333, 2341, 2351 or PHIL 1301, 2306
B.Visual/Performing Arts—one course from the following:ARTS 1301, 1303, 1304; DANC 2303; DRAM 1310, 2366; MUSI 1306, 1307 (formerly 1308 & 1309,) 1310
Behavioral and Social Sciences: at least five courses from the following 15 hours
A.U.S. History—two courses from the following:HIST 1301, 1302, 2301, 2327, 2328
B.Political Science—two courses from the following:GOVT 2301, 2302
C.Behavioral and Social Sciences—one course from the following:ANTH 2302, 2346, 2351; ECON 2301, 2302; GEOG 1301, 1303; GOVT 2304; HIST 2311, 2312; PSYC 2301; SOCI 1301, 2319
Oral Communications: at least one course from the following: 3–4 hoursCHIN 1411, 1412, 2311, 2312; FREN 1411, 1412, 2311, 2312; GERM 1411, 1412, 2311, 2312; SPAN 1411, 1412, 2311, 2312; SPCH 1315, 1318, 1321, 2333, 2335
Physical Education: two activity courses 2 hours43–45 hours
PHYSICAL SCIENCE CONCENTRATION:*Specified Core Courses:
CHEM: 1411 Chemistry I 4 hoursCHEM: 1412 Chemistry II 4 hours
Courses in the major (in addition to the general core science requirements): 12–16 hoursCHEM: 2423 Organic Chemistry I 4 hoursCHEM: 2425 Organic Chemistry II 4 hoursGEOL: 1403 Physical Geology 4 hoursGEOL: 1404 Historical Geology 4 hoursPHYS: 1411 Planetary Astronomy 4 hoursPHYS: 1412 Stellar/Galactic Astronomy 4 hoursPHYS: 2425 University Physics I (Prerequisite of MATH 2413 Calculus I) 4 hoursPHYS: 2426 University Physics II (Prerequisite of MATH 2414 Calculus II) 4 hours
Electives: (student’s choice of any college-level course, except PHED activity courses) 3 hoursA.S. in PHySICAL SCIENCE 61-64 hours
Additional Requirements for the Associate of Science in Physical Science DegreeComputer LiteracyStudents must demonstrate basic skill in the use of computers by submitting verification of one of the following:1. Credit in one of these courses or equivalent transfer credit: ARTC 1325, ARTS 2313; BCIS 1305; CDEC 2328; COMM 1129, COMM 2129;
CPMT 1303, DFTG 1402, DFTG 1409, DFTG 1419; EDTC 1341; ENGL 1301; ITSC 1301, ITSC 1305, ITSC 1309; ITSE 1310; ITMC 1301; ITSW 2334; POFT 1301, POFI 1341, POFI 1349, POFI 2301; SPCH 1134, SPCH 2335, SPCH 2336.
2. Continuing Education (CEU) credit in a computer applications course3. High school credit in a computer applications course4. Passing grade on San Jacinto Community College District Computer Literacy Examination
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Educational ProgramsASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN MATHEMATICS (2MATH–AS)
CORE CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS: CREDIT HOURSCommunications: (English Rhetoric/Composition) two courses 6 hours
ENGL: 1301, 1302Mathematics: at least one course from the following: (Prerequisites enforced) 3-4 hours
MATH: 1314, 1316, 1324, 1325, 1332, 2312, 2318, 2320, 2413, 2414, or 2415Note: MATH 1324, 1325, and 1332 are not recommended for meeting the core requirement.
Natural Sciences: at least two courses for majors from the following: 8 hoursBIOL: 1406, 1407, 1408, 1409, 1411, 1413
CHEM: 1405, 1407, 1411, 1412GEOL: 1403, 1404, 1405, 1447PHYS: 1401, 1402, 1411, 1412, 2425, 2426
Humanities and Visual/Performing Arts: at least two courses from the following 6 hours
AHumanities—one course from the following:ENGL 2322, 2323, 2327, 2328, 2332, 2333, 2341, 2351 or PHIL 1301, 2306
B.Visual/Performing Arts—one course from the following:ARTS 1301, 1303, 1304; DANC 2303; DRAM 1310, 2366; MUSI 1306, 1307 (formerly 1308 & 1309,) 1310
Behavioral and Social Sciences: at least five courses from the following 15 hours
A.U.S. History—two courses from the following:HIST 1301, 1302, 2301, 2327, 2328
B.Political Science—two courses from the following:GOVT 2301, 2302
C.Behavioral and Social Sciences—one course from the following:ANTH 2302, 2346, 2351; ECON 2301, 2302; GEOG 1301, 1303; GOVT 2304; HIST 2311, 2312; PSYC 2301; SOCI 1301, 2319
Oral Communications: at least one course from the following: 3–4 hoursCHIN 1411, 1412, 2311, 2312; FREN 1411, 1412, 2311, 2312; GERM 1411, 1412, 2311, 2312; SPAN 1411, 1412, 2311, 2312; SPCH 1315, 1318, 1321, 2333, 2335
Physical Education: two activity courses 2 hours
43–45 hoursMATHEMATICS CONCENTRATION:Courses in the major (in addition to the general core science requirements): 12–16 hours
Students desiring to major in mathematics should see a counselor to determine an appropriate selection of courses within the major as these requirements may vary with the transfer (receiving) institution.
MATH: 2318 Linear Algebra 3 hoursMATH: 2320 Differential Equations 3 hoursMATH: 2413 Calculus I 4 hoursMATH: 2414 Calculus II 4 hoursMATH: 2415 Calculus III 4 hours
Electives: (student’s choice of any college-level course, except PHED activity courses) 3–7 hoursA.S. in MATHEMATICS 61-64 hours
Additional Requirements for the Associate of Science in Mathematics DegreeComputer LiteracyStudents must demonstrate basic skill in the use of computers by submitting verification of one of the following:1. Credit in one of these courses or equivalent transfer credit: ARTC 1325, ARTS 2313; BCIS 1305; CDEC 2328; COMM 1129, COMM 2129;
CPMT 1303, DFTG 1402, DFTG 1409, DFTG 1419; EDTC 1341; ENGL 1301; ITSC 1301, ITSC 1305, ITSC 1309; ITSE 1310; ITMC 1301; ITSW 2334; POFT 1301, POFI 1341, POFI 1349, POFI 2301; SPCH 1134, SPCH 2335, SPCH 2336.
2. Continuing Education (CEU) credit in a computer applications course3. High school credit in a computer applications course4. Passing grade on San Jacinto Community College District Computer Literacy Examination
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ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN LIFE SCIENCE (2LIFESCI–AS)
CORE CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS: CREDIT HOURSCommunications: (English Rhetoric/Composition) two courses 6 hours
ENGL: 1301, 1302Mathematics: at least one course from the following: (Prerequisites enforced) 3-4 hours
MATH: 1314, 1316, 1324, 1325, 1332, 2312, 2318, 2320, 2413, 2414, or 2415Natural Sciences: at least two courses for majors from the following: 8 hours
BIOL: 1406, 1407, 1408, 1409, 1411, 1413CHEM: 1405, 1407, *1411, *1412GEOL: 1403, 1404, 1405, 1447PHYS: 1401, 1402, 1411, 1412, 2425, 2426
Humanities and Visual/Performing Arts: at least two courses from the following 6 hours
AHumanities—one course from the following:ENGL 2322, 2323, 2327, 2328, 2332, 2333, 2341, 2351 or PHIL 1301, 2306
B.Visual/Performing Arts—one course from the following:ARTS 1301, 1303, 1304; DANC 2303; DRAM 1310, 2366; MUSI 1306, 1307 (formerly 1308 & 1309,) 1310
Behavioral and Social Sciences: at least five courses from the following 15 hours
A.U.S. History—two courses from the following:HIST 1301, 1302, 2301, 2327, 2328
B.Political Science—two courses from the following:GOVT 2301, 2302
C.Behavioral and Social Sciences—one course from the following:ANTH 2302, 2346, 2351; ECON 2301, 2302; GEOG 1301, 1303; GOVT 2304; HIST 2311, 2312; PSYC 2301; SOCI 1301, 2319
Oral Communications: at least one course from the following: 3–4 hoursCHIN 1411, 1412, 2311, 2312; FREN 1411, 1412, 2311, 2312; GERM 1411, 1412, 2311, 2312; SPAN 1411, 1412, 2311, 2312; SPCH 1315, 1318, 1321, 2333, 2335
Physical Education: two activity courses 2 hours43–45 hours
LIFE SCIENCE CONCENTRATION:*Specified Core Courses: Required in major
CHEM: 1411 Chemistry I 4 hoursCHEM: 1412 Chemistry II 4 hours
Courses in the major (in addition to the general core science requirements): 12–16 hoursStudents desiring to major in a life science discipline within a Bachelor of Science degree must meet specific requirements. These requirements vary with the transfer (receiving) institution. Students should see a counselor to determine an appropriate selection of major courses and electives.
BIOL: 1406 General Biology I and BIOL 1407 General Biology IIOR
BIOL: 1413 Zoology and BIOL 1411 Botany BIOL: 2421 MicrobiologyBIOL: 2416 Genetics
Electives: (student’s choice of any college-level course, except PHED activity courses) 3–6 hoursA.S. in LIFE SCIENCE 61-64 hours
Additional Requirements for the Associate of Science in Life Science DegreeComputer LiteracyStudents must demonstrate basic skill in the use of computers by submitting verification of one of the following:1. Credit in one of these courses or equivalent transfer credit: ARTC 1325, ARTS 2313; BCIS 1305; CDEC 2328; COMM 1129, COMM 2129;
CPMT 1303, DFTG 1402, DFTG 1409, DFTG 1419; EDTC 1341; ENGL 1301; ITSC 1301, ITSC 1305, ITSC 1309; ITSE 1310; ITMC 1301; ITSW 2334; POFT 1301, POFI 1341, POFI 1349, POFI 2301; SPCH 1134, SPCH 2335, SPCH 2336.
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CORE CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS: CREDIT HOURSCommunications: (English Rhetoric/Composition) two courses 6 hours
ENGL: 1301, 1302Mathematics: at least one course from the following: (Prerequisites enforced) 3-4 hours
MATH: 1314, 1316, 1324, 1325, 1332, 2312, 2318, 2320, 2413, 2414, or 2415Natural Sciences: at least two courses for majors from the following: 8 hours
BIOL: 1406, 1407, 1408, 1409, 1411, 1413CHEM: 1405, 1407, *1411, *1412
ENVR: 1401
GEOL: 1403, 1404, 1405, 1447PHYS: 1401, 1402, 1411, 1412, 2425, 2426
Humanities and Visual/Performing Arts: at least two courses from the following 6 hours
AHumanities—one course from the following:ENGL 2322, 2323, 2327, 2328, 2332, 2333, 2341, 2351 or PHIL 1301, 2306
B.Visual/Performing Arts—one course from the following:ARTS 1301, 1303, 1304; DANC 2303; DRAM 1310, 2366; MUSI 1306, 1307 (formerly 1308 & 1309,) 1310
Behavioral and Social Sciences: at least five courses from the following 15 hours
A.U.S. History—two courses from the following:HIST 1301, 1302, 2301, 2327, 2328
B.Political Science—two courses from the following:GOVT 2301, 2302
C.Behavioral and Social Sciences—one course from the following:ANTH 2302, 2346, 2351; ECON 2301, 2302; GEOG 1301, 1303; GOVT 2304; HIST 2311, 2312; PSYC 2301; SOCI 1301, 2319
Oral Communications: at least one course from the following: 3–4 hoursCHIN 1411, 1412, 2311, 2312; FREN 1411, 1412, 2311, 2312; GERM 1411, 1412, 2311, 2312; SPAN 1411, 1412, 2311, 2312; SPCH 1315, 1318, 1321, 2333, 2335
Physical Education: two activity courses 2 hours
43–45 hoursENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE CONCENTRATION:*Specified Core Courses:
CHEM: 1411 Chemistry I 4 hoursCHEM: 1412 Chemistry II 4 hours
Courses in the major: 12–16 hoursENVR: 1401 Environmental Science I 4 hoursENVR: 1402 Environmental Science II 4 hoursBIOL: 2406 Environmental Biology 4 hours
GEOL: 1405 Environmental Geology 4 hours
Electives: (student’s choice of any college-level course, except PHED activity courses) 5–7 hoursA.S. in ENvIRONMENTAL SCIENCE 61-64 hoursComputer LiteracyStudents must demonstrate basic skill in the use of computers by submitting verification of one of the following:1. Credit in one of these courses or equivalent transfer credit: ARTC 1325, ARTS 2313; BCIS 1305; CDEC 2328; COMM 1129, COMM 2129;
CPMT 1303, DFTG 1402, DFTG 1409, DFTG 1419; EDTC 1341; ENGL 1301; ITSC 1301, ITSC 1305, ITSC 1309; ITSE 1310; ITMC 1301; ITSW 2334; POFT 1301, POFI 1341, POFI 1349, POFI 2301; SPCH 1134, SPCH 2335, SPCH 2336.
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Associate Degrees in Education
The Associate of Arts in Teaching degree (A.A.T.) is a Texas Higher Edu-cation Coordinating Board-approved collegiate degree program consisting of lower-division courses intended for transfer to baccalaureate programs that lead to initial Texas teacher certifica-tion. The A.A.T. degree as defined by the Coordinating Board is fully transferable to all Texas public universities. Because the A.A.T. fulfills the requirements of the field of study curriculum statutes and Coordinating Board rules, all Texas public universities must accept the A.A.T. curricula if they offer the ap-plicable baccalaureate degrees leading to initial teacher certification.
Students who complete the A.A.T. will be required to meet any and all entrance requirements of the receiving university and the educator preparation program, including grade point aver-ages and/or testing requirements.
While the A.A.T. degree was de-signed for transfer purposes, for those student who decide to “stop out” after completing the A.A.T., this degree meets the No Child Left Behind requirements for paraprofessionals. In addition, completion of the A.A.T. is much like that of an Associate of Arts or Associate of Applied Science degree in that it may qualify students for work that requires at least an associate’s degree.
Students are encouraged to com-plete the requirements of the A.A.T. degree at San Jacinto Community College District before transferring to another college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree. Listed below are the options within the A.A.T. degree from which students may choose at San Jacinto Community College District.
TECA coures are not included in the A.A.T. degree.
San Jacinto Community College District Programs Leading to the Associate of Arts in Teaching Degree
Major CodesThese programs are designed for
students who plan to complete an education degree at a four-year or upper-level college after leaving San Jacinto Community College District. These programs lead to an associate of arts in teaching degree.
Codes Certification Level
2TEACH-G EC-6 & 4-8 General Certification Option
2TEACH-8-12 8-12 Certification with Teaching Field or Discipline Concentration
2TEACH-AL EC-12 All-Level Certificates
Associate of Arts in Teaching Degree
San Jacinto Community College District confers the Associate of Arts in Teaching (A.A.T.) degree upon students who meet the general and core require-ments for graduation listed below.
1. Meet entrance requirements for unconditional admission;
2. Complete at least 61 term credit hours of college-level (non-College Prepara-tory) course work, as prescribed by the degree, including a maximum of two term hours of physical education activity courses. Scholarship athletes may apply up to two hours of varsity sports towards free electives in addi-tion to the basic physical education requirement. Students who graduate as health and education majors (ONLY) may apply a maximum of four credit hours in any physical education activity courses to their A.A. degree.
3. Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 (C average) on all college-level course work completed at San Jacinto Community College District. The Graduation GPA is displayed on the CAPP Graduation Check.
4. Meet the provisions as described in the section titled Transfer of Credit when transfer credit is to be applied toward a degree.
5. Have at least 24 term hours of college-level credit earned at San Jacinto Community College District, not including credit by examination.
6. Complete two term hours of physical education activity courses. Students who are excused from physical educa-tion because of military service or a medical waiver must take additional courses to replace the two hours toward the minimum required hours for the degree.
7. Make formal application for gradu-ation at the Enrollment Services Office. (See Calendar for deadline dates).
8. Complete the required transfer core curriculum and one of the degree op-tions and related concentrations for the Associate of Arts in Teaching.*
9. Satisfy the computer literacy require-ments.*
10. EDUC and TECA Student: Undergo FBI fingerprint and criminal back-ground checks.
*See samples of the Associate of Arts in Teaching Degree Plans and various concentrations.
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Leading to Initial Texas Teacher Certifications Early Childhood Education (1CHID)
CORE CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS: CREDIT HOURSCommunications: (English Rhetoric/Composition) two courses 6 hours
ENGL: 1301, 1302Mathematics: at least one course from the following: (Prerequisites enforced) 3-4 hours
MATH: 1314, 1316, 1324, 1325, 1332, 2312, 2318, 2320, 2413, 2414, or 2415Natural Sciences: at least two courses from the following: 8 hours
BIOL: 1406, 1407, 1408, 1409, 1411, 1413CHEM: 1405, 1407, 1411, 1412ENVR: 1401GEOL: 1403, 1404, 1405, 1447PHYS: 1401, 1402, 1411, 1412, 2425, 2426
Science majors should refer to Associate of Science Degree Plans.
Humanities and Visual/Performing Arts: at least two courses from the following 6 hours
AHumanities—one course from the following:ENGL 2322, 2323, 2327, 2328, 2332, 2333, 2341, 2351 or PHIL 1301, 2306
B.Visual/Performing Arts—one course from the following:ARTS 1301, 1303, 1304; DANC 2303; DRAM 1310, 2366; MUSI 1306, 1307 (formerly 1308 & 1309,) 1310
Behavioral and Social Sciences: at least five courses from the following 15 hours
A.U.S. History—two courses from the following:HIST 1301, 1302, 2301, 2327, 2328
B.Political Science—two courses from the following:GOVT 2301, 2302
C.Behavioral and Social Sciences—one course from the following:ANTH 2302, 2346, 2351; ECON 2301, 2302; GEOG 1301, 1303,; GOVT 2304; HIST 2311, 2312; PSYC 2301; SOCI 1301, 2319
Oral Communications: at least one course from the following: 3–4 hoursCHIN 1411, 1412, 2311, 2312; FREN 1411, 1412, 2311, 2312; GERM 1411, 1412, 2311, 2312; SPAN 1411, 1412, 2311, 2312; SPCH 1315, 1318, 1321, 2333, 2335
Physical Education: two activity courses 2 hours
43–45 hoursmAJor ConCenTrATIonSMathematics: two courses in addition to core requirements 3 hours
MATH: 1350Education: 18 hours
EDUC 1301, 2301TECA: 1303, 1311, 1318, 1354
A.A. for 1CHID Early Childhood Education 64 hoursAdditional Requirements for the Associate of Arts in Teaching Degree Plan
Computer LiteracyStudents must demonstrate basic skill in the use of computers by submitting verification of one of the following:1. Credit in one of these courses or equivalent transfer credit: ARTC 1325, ARTS 2313; BCIS 1305; CDEC 2328; COMM 1129, COMM 2129;
CPMT 1303, DFTG 1402, DFTG 1409, DFTG 1419; EDTC 1341; ENGL 1301; ITSC 1301, ITSC 1305, ITSC 1309; ITSE 1310; ITMC 1301; ITSW 2334; POFT 1301, POFI 1341, POFI 1349, POFI 2301; SPCH 1134, SPCH 2335, SPCH 2336.
2. Continuing Education (CEU) credit in a computer applications course3. High school credit in a computer applications course4. Passing grade on San Jacinto Community College District Computer Literacy Examination
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EC–6 and 4–8 (2TEACH–G)
CORE CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS: CREDIT HOURSCommunications: (English Rhetoric/Composition) two courses 6 hours
ENGL: 1301, 1302Mathematics: at least one course from the following: (Prerequisites enforced) 3-4 hours
MATH: 1314, 1316, 1324, 1325, 1332, 2312, 2318, 2320, 2413, 2414, or 2415Natural Sciences: at least two courses from the following: 8 hours
BIOL: 1406, 1407, 1408, 1409, 1411, 1413CHEM: 1405, 1407, 1411, 1412GEOL: 1403, 1404, 1405, 1447PHYS: 1401, 1402, 1411, 1412, 2425, 2426
Humanities and Visual/Performing Arts: at least two courses from the following 6 hours
AHumanities—one course from the following:ENGL 2322, 2323, 2327, 2328, 2332, 2333, 2341, or PHIL 1301, 2306
B.Visual/Performing Arts—one course from the following:ARTS 1301, 1303, 1304; DANC 2303; DRAM 1310, 2366; MUSI 1306, 1307 (formerly 1308 & 1309,) 1310
Behavioral and Social Sciences: at least five courses from the following 15 hours
A.U.S. History—two courses from the following:HIST 1301, 1302, 2301, 2327, 2328
B.Political Science—two courses from the following:GOVT 2301, 2302
C.Behavioral and Social Sciences—one course from the following:ANTH 2302, 2346, 2351; ECON 2301, 2302; GEOG 1301, 1303; GOVT 2304; HIST 2311, 2312; PSYC 2301; SOCI 1301, 2319
Oral Communications: at least one course from the following: 3–4 hoursCHIN 1411, 1412, 2311, 2312; FREN 1411, 1412, 2311, 2312; GERM 1411, 1412, 2311, 2312; SPAN 1411, 1412, 2311, 2312; SPCH 1315, 1318, 1321, 2333, 2335
Physical Education: two activity courses 2 hours43–45 hours
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AAT (EC–6 AND 4–8 OPTION)Mathematics: two courses in addition to core requirements 6 hours
MATH: 1350 and 1351Science: at least two courses in addition to core requirements from the following 8 hours
BIOL: 1406, 1407, 1411, 1413CHEM: 1411, 1412GEOL: 1403, 1404, 1405PHYS: 1401, 1402, 2425, 2426
Education: 6 hoursEDUC: 1301 and 2301
A.A.T. for EC–6 and 4-8 Option 63-65 hoursAdditional Requirements for the Associate of Arts in Teaching Degree Plan
Computer LiteracyStudents must demonstrate basic skill in the use of computers by submitting verification of one of the following:1. Credit in one of these courses or equivalent transfer credit: ARTC 1325, ARTS 2313; BCIS 1305; CDEC 2328; COMM 1129, COMM 2129;
CPMT 1303, DFTG 1402, DFTG 1409, DFTG 1419; EDTC 1341; ENGL 1301; ITSC 1301, ITSC 1305, ITSC 1309; ITSE 1310; ITMC 1301; ITSW 2334; POFT 1301, POFI 1341, POFI 1349, POFI 2301; SPCH 1134, SPCH 2335, SPCH 2336.
2. Continuing Education (CEU) credit in a computer applications course3. High school credit in a computer applications course4. Passing grade on San Jacinto Community College District Computer Literacy Examination
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Leading to Initial Texas Teacher Certifications 8–12 with (Teaching Field/Academic Discipline Concentrations) (2TEACH–8–12)
CORE CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS: CREDIT HOURSCommunications: (English Rhetoric/Composition) two courses 6 hours
ENGL: 1301, 1302
Mathematics: at least one course from the following: (Prerequisites enforced) 3-4 hours
MATH: 1314, 1316, 1324, 1325, 1332, 2312, 2318, 2320, 2413, 2414, or 2415
Natural Sciences: at least two courses from the following: 8 hours
BIOL: 1406, 1407, 1408, 1409, 1411, 1413
CHEM: 1405, 1407, 1411, 1412
ENVR: 1401
GEOL: 1403, 1404, 1405, 1447
PHYS: 1401, 1402, 1411, 1412, 2425, 2426
Humanities and Visual/Performing Arts: at least two courses from the following 6 hours
AHumanities—one course from the following:ENGL 2322, 2323, 2327, 2328, 2332, 2333, 2341, 2351 or PHIL 1301, 2306
B.Visual/Performing Arts—one course from the following:ARTS 1301, 1303, 1304; DANC 2303; DRAM 1310, 2366; MUSI 1306, 1307 (formerly 1308 & 1309,) 1310
Behavioral and Social Sciences: at least five courses from the following 15 hours
A.U.S. History—two courses from the following:HIST 1301, 1302, 2301, 2327, 2328
B.Political Science—two courses from the following:GOVT 2301, 2302
C.Behavioral and Social Sciences—one course from the following:ANTH 2302, 2346, 2351; ECON 2301, 2302; GEOG 1301, 1303; GOVT 2304; HIST 2311, 2312; PSYC 2301; SOCI 1301, 2319
Oral Communications: at least one course from the following: 3–4 hours
CHIN 1411, 1412, 2311, 2312; FREN 1411, 1412, 2311, 2312; GERM 1411, 1412, 2311, 2312; SPAN 1411, 1412, 2311, 2312; SPCH 1315, 1318, 1321, 2333, 2335
Physical Education: two activity courses 2 hours
43–45 hoursADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AAT (8–12 WITH CONCENTRATIONS)Education: two courses in addition to the core requirements from the following 6 hours
EDUC: 1301 and 2301
Teaching Field or Academic Discipline Concentration*: 12 hours
*Please see specific options for specific certification areas on the following two (2) pages.
A.A.T. for 8–12 with Teaching Area or Discipline Concentration Option 61-63 hoursAdditional Requirements for the Associate of Arts in Teaching Degree Plan
Computer LiteracyStudents must demonstrate basic skill in the use of computers by submitting verification of one of the following:1. Credit in one of these courses or equivalent transfer credit: ARTC 1325, ARTS 2313; BCIS 1305; CDEC 2328; COMM 1129, COMM 2129;
CPMT 1303, DFTG 1402, DFTG 1409, DFTG 1419; EDTC 1341; ENGL 1301; ITSC 1301, ITSC 1305, ITSC 1309; ITSE 1310; ITMC 1301; ITSW 2334; POFT 1301, POFI 1341, POFI 1349, POFI 2301; SPCH 1134, SPCH 2335, SPCH 2336.
2. Continuing Education (CEU) credit in a computer applications course3. High school credit in a computer applications course4. Passing grade on San Jacinto Community College District Computer Literacy Examination
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Teaching Field/Academic Discipline Concentrations for Grades 8-12 Certification:
8-12 History (2TCH8-HIST) - 12 hours from the following, exclusive of those used to fulfill the general core requirement:HIST 2311 History of Western Civilization Before 1660HIST 2312 History of Western Civilization Since 1660HIST 2321 World Civilization IHIST 2322 World Civilization IIHIST 1301, 1302, or 2301, if not used to fulfill the requirements of the general core.
8-12 Social Studies (2TCH8-SSCI) - 12 hours from the following, exclusive of those used to fulfill the general core requirement, and one course from each area:ECON 2301 Principles of MacroeconomicsECON 2302 Principles of MicroeconomicsGEOG 130 Physical GeographyGEOG 1302 Cultural GeographyGEOG 1303 World GeographyGOVT 2304 Introduction to Political ScienceHIST 2311 History of Western Civilization Before 1660HIST 2312 History of Western Civilization Since 1660HIST 2321 World Civilization IHIST 2322 World Civilization IIHIST 1301, 1302, or 2301, if not used to fulfill the requirements of the general core.
8-12 Mathematics (2TCH8-MATH) - 12 hours from the following, exclusive of those used to fulfill the general core requirement:Specified Core Courses:CHEM 1411 & 1412 orPHYS 1401 & 1402 or PHYS 2425 & 2426Courses in Major:MATH 1314 College AlgebraMATH 1316 College TrigonometryMATH 1342 StatisticsMATH 2312 Elementary FunctionsMATH 2318 Linear AlgebraMATH 2320 Differential EquationsMATH 2413 Calculus IMATH 2414 Calculus IIMATH 2415 Calculus III
8-12 Life Sciences (2TCH8-SCIL) - 12 hours from the following, exclusive of those used to fulfill the general core requirement:Specified Core Courses:CHEM 1411 & 1412Courses in Major:BIOL 1406 General Biology IBIOL 1407 General Biology IIBIOL 1411 General BotanyBIOL 1413 General ZoologyBIOL 2421 Microbiology
8-12 Physical Sciences (2TCH-SCIP)Specified Core Courses:CHEM 1411 & 1412
Courses in Major: - 12 hours from the following with at least one from each area:CHEM 2423 Organic Chemistry ICHEM 2425 Organic Chemistry IIGEOL 1403 Physical GeologyGEOL 1404 Historical GeologyPHYS 1401 College Physics IPHYS 1402 College Physics IIPHYS 1411 Planetary AstronomyPHYS 1412 Stellar/Galactic AstronomyPHYS 2425 University Physics IPHYS 2426 University Physics II
8-12 Science (2TCH8-SCI)Specified Core Courses:CHEM 1411 & 1412
Courses in Major: - 12 hours from the following with at least one from three areas:BIOL 1406 General Biology IBIOL 1407 General Biology IIBIOL 1411 General BotanyBIOL 1413 General ZoologyCHEM 2423 Organic Chemistry ICHEM 2425 Organic Chemistry IIGEOL 1403 Physical GeologyGEOL 1404 Historical GeologyPHYS 1401 College Physics IPHYS 1402 College Physics IIPHYS 1411 Planetary AstronomyPHYS 1412 Stellar/Galactic AstronomyPHYS 2425 University Physics IPHYS 2426 University Physics II
8-12 English Language Arts & Reading (2TCH8-ELAR) - 12 hours from the following, exclusive of those used to fulfill the general core requirement:ENGL 2322 Survey of Early British LiteratureENGL 2323 Survey of Later British LiteratureENGL 2327 Survey of Early American LiteratureENGL 2328 Survey of Later American LiteratureENGL 2332 Survey of Early World LiteratureENGL 2333 Survey of Later World Literature
8-12 Computer Science (2TCH8-CSCI)COSC 1336 Programming Fundamentals ICOSC 1337 Programming Fundamentals IICOSC 2336 Programming Fundamentals IIICOSC 2325 Digital Computer Architecture & Programming
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8-12 Journalism (2TCH8-JOUR) - 12 hours from the following, exclusive of those used to fulfill the general core requirement:COMM 1307 Mass CommunicationsCOMM 1318 Beginning PhotographyCOMM 1319 Intermediate PhotographyCOMM 2309 Editing ICOMM 2311 Reporting ICOMM 2315 Reporting IICOMM 2327 Principles of Advertising
8-12 Mathematics & Physics (2TCH8-SCIM) - 12 hours from the following, exclusive of those used to fulfill the general core requirement, with at least one course from each area:Specified Core Courses:PHYS 2425 & 2426
Courses in Major:MATH 1314 College AlgebraMATH 1316 College TrigonometryMATH 1342 StatisticsMATH 2312 Elementary FunctionsMATH 2318 Linear AlgebraMATH 2320 Differential EquationsMATH 2413 Calculus IMATH 2414 Calculus IIMATH 2415 Calculus III
PHYS 1401 College Physics IPHYS 1402 College Physics IIPHYS 2425 University Physics IPHYS 2426 University Physics II
8-12 Foreign Languages (2TCH8-FRNL) - at least 12 hours from the following, exclusive of those used to fulfill the general core requirement, with at least one from each area:CHIN 1411 Beginning Chinese ICHIN 1412 Beginning Chinese IICHIN 2311 Intermediate Chinese ICHIN 2312 Intermediate Chinese IIFREN 1411 Beginning French IFREN 1412 Beginning French IIFREN 2311 Intermediate French IFREN 2312 Intermediate French IIGERM 1411 Beginning German IGERM 1412 Beginning German IIGERM 2311 Intermediate German IGERM 2312 Intermediate German IISPAN 1411 Beginning Spanish ISPAN 1412 Beginning Spanish IISPAN 2311 Intermediate Spanish ISPAN 2312 Intermediate Spanish II
8-12 Dance (2TCH8-DANC) - at least 12 hours from the following, exclusive of those used to fulfill the general core:DANC 1341 Ballet IDANC 1342 Ballet IIDANC 2341 Ballet IIIDANC 2342 Ballet IVDANC 1345 Modern IDANC 1346 Modern IIDANC 2345 Modern IIIDANC 2346 Modern IVDANC 2325 Anatomy and Kinesiology
8-12 Mathematics & Physical Science & Engineering (TCH8-SCIE) - at least 12 hours from the following, exclusive of those used to fulfill the general core requirement with at least one course from each area:Specified Core Courses:CHEM 141411 & 1412Courses in Major:ENGR 2301 Mechanics IENGR 2302 Mechanics IIENGR 2304 Computer ProgrammingENGR 2332 Strength of MaterialsMATH 1314 College AlgebraMATH 1316 College TrigonometryMATH 1342 StatisticsMATH 2312 Elementary FunctionsMATH 2318 Linear AlgebraMATH 2320 Differential EquationsMATH 2413 Calculus IMATH 2414 Calculus IIMATH 2415 Calculus IIIPHYS 1401 College Physics IPHYS 1402 College Physics IIPHYS 1411 Introductory AstronomyPHYS 2425 University Physics IPHYS 2426 University Physics II
8-12 Geography (2TCH8-GEOG - UHCL Transfers Only – at least 12 hours from the following, exclusive of those used to fulfill the general core requirement, with at least one course from each area:GEOG 1301 Physical GeographyGEOG 1302 Cultural GeographyGEOG 1303 World Regional GeographyCRTG 1311 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
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ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN TEACHING DEGREE PLAN Leading to Initial Texas Teacher Certifications
EC–12 with (Teaching Field/Academic Discipline Concentrations) (2TEACH–AL)
CORE CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS: CREDIT HOURSCommunications: (English Rhetoric/Composition) two courses 6 hours
ENGL: 1301, 1302
Mathematics: at least one course from the following: (Prerequisites enforced) 3-4 hours
MATH: 1314, 1316, 1324, 1325, 1332, 2312, 2318, 2320, 2413, 2414, or 2415
Natural Sciences: at least two courses from the following: 8 hours
BIOL: 1406, 1407, 1408, 1409, 1411, 1413
CHEM: 1405, 1407, 1411, 1412
GEOL: 1403, 1404, 1405, 1447
PHYS: 1401, 1402, 1411, 1412, 2425, 2426
Humanities and Visual/Performing Arts: at least two courses from the following 6 hours
AHumanities—one course from the following:ENGL 2322, 2323, 2327, 2328, 2332, 2333, 2341, or PHIL 1301, 2306
B.Visual/Performing Arts—one course from the following:ARTS 1301, 1303, 1304; DANC 2303; DRAM 1310, 2366; MUSI 1306, 1307 (formerly 1308 & 1309,) 1310
Behavioral and Social Sciences: at least five courses from the following 15 hours
A.U.S. History—two courses from the following:HIST 1301, 1302, 2301
B.Political Science—two courses from the following:GOVT 2301, 2302
C.Behavioral and Social Sciences—one course from the following:ANTH 2302, 2351; ECON 2301, 2302; GEOG 1301, 1303; GOVT 2304; HIST 2311, 2312; PSYC 2301; SOCI 1301, 2319
Oral Communications: at least one course from the following: 3–4 hours
CHIN 1411, 1412, 2311, 2312; FREN 1411, 1412, 2311, 2312; GERM 1411, 1412, 2311, 2312; SPAN 1411, 1412, 2311, 2312; SPCH 1315, 1318, 1321, 2333, 2335
Physical Education: two activity courses 2 hours
43–45 hoursADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AAT (EC–12 ALL LEVEL)Education: two courses in addition to the core requirements from the following 6 hours
EDUC: 1301 and 2301
Teaching Field or Academic Discipline Concentration for All–Level EC–12*: 12 hours
*Please see specific options for specific certification areas on the next page.
A.A.T. for EC–12 All–Level Concentration Option 61-63 hoursAdditional Requirements for the Associate of Arts in Teaching Degree Plan
Computer LiteracyStudents must demonstrate basic skill in the use of computers by submitting verification of one of the following:1. Credit in one of these courses or equivalent transfer credit: ARTC 1325, ARTS 2313; BCIS 1305; CDEC 2328; COMM 1129, COMM 2129;
CPMT 1303, DFTG 1402, DFTG 1409, DFTG 1419; EDTC 1341; ENGL (computerized sections); ITSC 1301, ITSC 1305, ITSC 1309; ITSE 1310; ITMC 1301; ITSW 2334; POFT 1301, POFI 1341, POFI 1349, POFI 2301; SPCH 1134, SPCH 2335, SPCH 2336.
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An Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree is awarded to students who complete the general requirements listed below, along with the technical curricula requirements as outlined in the Technical Programs section of the Catalog.
1. Meet entrance requirements for unconditional admission.
2. Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (C average) on all college-level course work attempted at San Jacinto Community College District. The Graduation GPA is displayed on the CAPP Graduation Check.
3. Meet the provisions as described in the section titled Transfer of Credit when transfer credit is to be applied toward a degree.
4. Have at least 24 semester hours of college-level credit earned at San Ja-cinto Community College District.
5. Have two semester hours of physical education activity courses, unless exemption is permitted. (See Physical Education in the Course Descrip-tions section for more information). Students who qualify for exemption from physical education activity courses and who do not have at least 62 semester hours of college-level credit must complete such courses or substitute other courses of at least equal credit value if they wish to receive a degree.
6. Make formal application for gradu-ation at the Enrollment Services Office. (See Calendar for deadline dates).
7. Demonstrate basic skill in the use of computers.*
*All A.A.S. degree plans include one or more courses designed to meet each of the Depart-ment of Labor Secretary’s Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS) require-ments. Students successfully completing the curricula requirements of a technical program have passed courses which demonstrate compe-tency in the basic use of computers.
Certificate of Technology
The certificate of technology is awarded to students who:
1. Complete the required technical courses with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (C aver-age) on all college-level course work attempted at San Jacinto Community College District. The Graduation GPA is displayed on the CAPP Graduation Check.
2. Earn at least one-half of the hours required for the certificate at San Jacinto Community College District. (Refer to the section titled Technical Programs for available options).
3. Make formal application for gradu-ation at the Enrollment Services Office. (See the Calendar for deadline dates).
Occupational CertificateThe occupational certif icate is
awarded to students who satisfactorily complete the required courses in either a semester credit hour program or an adult noncredit program in order to meet licensure or credentialing requirements for defined employment purposes.
Semester Credit Hour Programs: To receive an occupational certificate upon completion of a semester credit hour program, the student must:
1. Complete the required courses with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (C average) on all college-level course work attempted at San Jacinto Community College District. The Graduation GPA is displayed on the CAPP Degree Evaluation.
Teaching Field/Academic Discipline Concentrations for EC-12 All-level Certification:
EC-12 Music (2TCHAL-MUS) – at this time music students wishing to pursue a music education major should complete the A.A.-FOS in Music be-fore transferring to a senior institution.
EC-12 Phys ica l Educat ion (2CHAL-PHE) - 12 hours from the following:PHED 1301 Foundations of Physical EducationPHED 1304 Personal/ Community HlthPHED 1306 First AidPHED 1308 Officiating Major SportsPHED 1332 Recreational and Elementary Games
EC-12 Art (2TCHAL-ART) - 12 hours from the following:Specified Core Courses:ARTS 1303 Art History I or ARTS 1304 Art History IICourses in Major:ARTS 1311 Design IARTS 1312 Design IIARTS 1316 Drawing IARTS 1317 Drawing II or any approved ARTS courses
EC-12 Theatre (2CHAL-DRA) - 12 hours from the following:Specified Core Courses:DRAM 1310 Theatre Courses in Major:DRAM 1330 Technical ProductionDRAM 1341 Stage MakeupDRAM 1351 Acting IDRAM 1352 Acting IIDRAM 2331 Technical Production IIDRAM 2336 Voice and DictionDRAM 2341 Oral InterpretationDRAM 2351 ActingPlease consult with Counseling for information regarding the
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2. Earn at least one-half of the hours required for the certificate at San Jacinto Community College District. (Refer to the section titled Technical Programs for available options).
3. Make formal application for gradu-ation at the Enrollment Services Office. (See the Calendar for deadline dates).
Note: Completion of the semester credit hour occu-pational certificate does not qualify students to participate in the commencement ceremony.
Adult Noncredit Programs: To receive an occupational certificate upon completion of the requirements for an adult noncredit program, the student must:
1. Perform at a level indicating mastery of a prescribed series of academic and technical competencies for all required course work in the program.
2. Make formal application for the certificate through the appropriate division office within 30 days after completing the requirements of the program. (See the Technical Pro-grams section for available options).
Note: Completion of the adult noncredit occupational certificate does not qualify students to partici-pate in the commencement ceremony.
Tech Prep Enhanced Skills Certificate
The Tech Prep Enhanced Skills Cer-tificate is considered to be a continua-tion of the Associate of Applied Science Degree Program. Therefore, in order to qualify for the tech prep enhanced skills certificate, the student must:
1. Complete all of the requirements for the degree as well as the additional courses required for the certificate. A course for which credit has been earned may not fulfill a requirement for both the degree and certificate. Each course earned can fulfill only one course requirement in the con-tinuum of courses required, and no single course will count for both degree and certificate purposes. For courses which may be repeated mul-tiple times for credit, the course may be utilized, as appropriate, as many times as credit was earned. Substitu-tion for specified courses required in the enhanced skills certificate is not allowed.
2. Complete all required advanced technical courses at San Jacinto Community College District with a minimum grade of C in each of the advanced courses.
3. Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (C average) on all college-level course work attempted at San Jacinto Community College District. The Graduation GPA is displayed on the CAPP Degree Evaluation.
4. Make formal application for the certificate at the Enrollment Services Office (See the Calendar for deadline dates, the Technical Programs sec-tion for available options, and also the procedures listed in the introduc-tion of this Awarding of Degrees and Certificates section).
Certificate of Specialization
A certificate of specialization is awarded to students who complete a certain set of courses in a particular technical field of study. To receive the certificate, the student must:
1. Have completed all requirements as specified for a particular cer-tificate of specialization (Certificate requirements may differ. See the section titled Technical programs for the specific requirements for each certificate).
2. Make application for the certificate through the division from which the certificate is offered.
Continuing Education and Professional Development Certificate Programs
A Continuing Education and Profes-sional Development certificate program is a grouping of related Continuing Education and Professional Develop-ment courses which, when successfully completed, provides a level of technical and occupational skills acceptable by the industry standard for that field.
