Nassau Community College
MAP* YOUR WAY
TO SUCCESS
A Personalized Educational Plan for the
Liberal Arts Student
(Reflects degree requirements effective since May 27, 2008)
*Master Academic Plan
3-28-13
A Publication of the Academic Advisement Center
PLEASE NOTE:
Information contained in this edition of the MAP
is accurate at the time of publication.
You may find updates on the
Academic Advisement Center’s web page at:
www.ncc.edu/MasterAcademicPlan.
Current course information is always
available on MyNCC/Banner.
The Master Academic Plan (MAP)
was conceived and developed by
Nancy Rothbaum, Academic Advisor
Dear Liberal Arts Student,
Welcome to Nassau Community College!
As a new or transfer student, you probably have many questions about what is required
for your liberal arts degree. Maybe you’ve been asked by a parent or friend what you
can do with an AA or AS degree. Perhaps you’re not sure how to answer because you
don’t even know what “liberal arts” means or how one of the liberal arts programs can
help you achieve your long-term goals. It’s possible that you expect to finish your
program in two years because you think community college is “only” a two-year school
but don’t realize that may not be a realistic timeline for you.
These kinds of questions and concerns are often explored through meaningful
conversations with an Academic Advisor. We hope to guide you as you begin to
navigate your path toward a college degree. What better way to assist you than to
provide you with a MAP!
Your Master Academic Plan (MAP) begins right here. We have prepared this
comprehensive guide to familiarize you with what is expected of you, the liberal arts
student at NCC. Your personalized MAP will consider your individual needs, interests
and goals.
Don’t be overwhelmed by the amount of material presented in this book. There are
guidelines which you will follow, one step at a time, to create your MAP. It is a
changeable plan. If you take a turn in a new direction, your MAP can be adjusted
accordingly.
With the help of your Academic Advisor, you can explore all that NCC has to offer and
figure out the best route to your destination. Each time you meet with your Academic
Advisor, be sure to bring your MAP with you.
Check out the Table of Contents. Get a feel for what’s ahead. It has been said, “A
journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” So take the first step and begin
your expedition on page 1. Just follow each compass point, one step at a time. Time to
get going…..
We look forward to accompanying you on your journey!
The Professional Staff of the Academic Advisement Center
TABLE OF CONTENTS
A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Your Master Academic Plan (MAP)…………………………….1
General Education at Nassau Community College ............................................................. 3
Understanding Your Liberal Arts Degree ............................................................................ 7
The Associate in Science Degree (AS) .................................................................... 8
The Associate in Arts Degree (AA) ......................................................................... 9
Academic Advisement and Choosing Courses .................................................................. 11
Academic Advisement for the Liberal Arts........................................................... 12
Choosing Courses: Things to Consider ................................................................. 13
Special Course Options......................................................................................... 14
SUNY General Education Requirements .............................................................. 14
Course Lists by Attribute………………………………………………………………………………………………15
Attribute: Communication Arts ............................................................................ 16
Attribute: Fine and Performing Arts ..................................................................... 16
Attribute: Global Awareness and Non-Western Cultures .................................... 17
Attribute: Humanities ...................................................................................... 17-19
Attribute: Lab Science ........................................................................................... 20
Attribute: Literature .............................................................................................. 21
Attribute: Mathematics ........................................................................................ 21
Attribute: Non-Lab Science ................................................................................... 21
Attribute: Physical Education................................................................................ 22
Attribute: Pluralism and Diversity......................................................................... 22
Attribute: Social and Behavioral Science .............................................................. 23
Attribute: Western Heritage ................................................................................. 24
Electives……………………………………………………………………………………………………………25
Choosing a Realistic Timeline for Achieving Your Goal .................................................... 27
Degree Tracker and MAP .................................................................................................. 29
AS Degree Tracker ................................................................................................. 30
Your Master Academic Plan (MAP) – AS Degree .................................................. 31
AA Degree Tracker ................................................................................................ 32
Your Master Academic Plan (MAP) – AA Degree.................................................. 33
Appendices
I – Glossary of Terms – page 37
II – MyNCC/Banner Helpful Hints – page 41
III – Remedial/Developmental Requirements and Restrictions – page 45
IV – Directory of Campus Resources – page 47
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A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO
CREATING YOUR Master Academic Plan (MAP)
Step 1: General Education at Nassau Community College – page 3
Step 2: Understanding Your Liberal Arts Degree – page 7
Step 3: Academic Advisement and Choosing Courses – page 11
Step 4: Course Lists by Attribute – page 15
Step 5: Choosing a Realistic Timeline for Achieving Your Goal – page 27
Step 6: Degree Tracker and Master Academic Plan (MAP) – page 29
Appendices
Appendix I: Glossary of Terms – page 37
Appendix II: MyNCC/Banner Helpful Hints – page 41
Appendix III: Remedial/Developmental Requirements and Restrictions – page 45
Appendix IV: Directory of Campus Resources – page 47
GO TO STEP 1 ON PAGE 3 TO START
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CREATING YOUR MAP: STEP 1
General Education at
Nassau Community College
General Education at NCC is a set of specified categories of courses that contribute to your
development as an educated person who thinks clearly, communicates effectively, makes informed
and thoughtful judgments, distinguishes among sets of values, displays an appreciation for learning
and applies knowledge to the understanding of the human experience.
At NCC, General Education is achieved by the completion of a distribution of courses designed to
enable you to:
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Read and listen effectively
Speak and write clearly and persuasively
Think critically and creatively
Understand scientific methodology, reason quantitatively and function in a technological
environment
Develop personal, social and aesthetic values through an understanding of culture, nature, self
and society
Develop an understanding of and appreciation for behaviors that promote the good health of
body and mind
Develop literacy and appreciation in the visual and performing arts
The selection of General Education courses depends on the curriculum requirements of your degree.
These courses are grouped within the attribute categories listed on the following pages. In order to
satisfy a category, you must select a course with the corresponding attribute.
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ATTRIBUTE CATEGORIES
ENGLISH COMPOSITION:
English Composition courses are designed to give you a critical awareness of written language. They enable you
to produce clear, well-developed, well-organized grammatical writing and to interpret and analyze texts of
various genres.
LITERATURE:
Literature courses focus on the study of written works that embody the creative use of language for artistic or
stylistic purposes. They express ideas of permanent or universal significance.
COMMUNICATION ARTS:
Communication Arts courses teach oral communication skills necessary to participate effectively in public and
academic debates and discussions, prepare and present researched material, formulate valid arguments and
prepare you for successful interpersonal interaction in the academic, social and professional realms.
HUMANITIES:
Humanities courses teach you to analyze and interpret texts, ideas, discourse systems and the human values,
traditions and beliefs they reflect.
FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS:
Courses in Fine and Performing Arts develop aesthetic awareness by introducing you to the processes by which
artists create, perform and/or evaluate works of art. They foster self-expression, understanding and an
appreciation of the arts within a historical, cultural, theoretical and critical context.
NATURAL AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES:
Natural and Physical Science courses explore how phenomena are observed, understood and theoretically
synthesized through study and the application of the scientific method. They provide you with an understanding
of scientific terms, concepts and theories as well as the ability to test hypotheses in the laboratory. Study in
science helps you develop the scientific literacy necessary to understand an increasingly complex world.
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MATHEMATICS:
Courses that satisfy this requirement use mathematical or computer science models which employ numerical,
verbal, graphical and analytical tools to strengthen quantitative skills and logical reasoning and enable you to
address other disciplines.
SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES:
Social Science courses investigate behavior in social contexts through analysis of the characteristics and
structure of individuals, families, groups and institutions. They provide an understanding of the concepts,
methods and models that social scientists use to explore social phenomena. History courses explore institutions
and developments that have shaped human experience while providing familiarity with the historic narrative.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION:
Physical Education courses develop cardiovascular and neuromuscular skill, strength, endurance, flexibility and
fitness. They emphasize improved overall conditioning as well as skills in team, individual and leisure activities.
Note: Full-time, day students (enrolled in 12 or more credits/credit equivalents in courses beginning 5 pm or
earlier) must complete ½ credit of physical education activities for each fall or spring term, to a maximum of two
credits.
The following are exempt from this requirement:
 Veterans
 Students over 25 years of age at first date of attendance
 Students over 30 years of age at date of graduation
CULTURE AND DIVERSITY:
This includes three subcategories: Western Heritage, Global Awareness and Non-Western Cultures, and
Pluralism and Diversity.
WESTERN HERITAGE:
Western Heritage courses reflect the distinctive characteristics of western heritage
presented in a broad context. They acquaint you with the evolution of western culture and
values and relate them to other regions and cultures.
GLOBAL AWARENESS AND NON-WESTERN CULTURES:
Courses in Global Awareness and Non-Western Cultures examine and foster an appreciation
of cultural traditions other than European and North American. They enhance the
recognition of the diversity and similarities of the ways in which people with different cultural
traditions perceive and experience their lives.
PLURALISM AND DIVERSITY:
Courses in Pluralism and Diversity expand understanding of the various influences that shape
perspectives, values and identities. They explore social divisions such as gender, ethnicity and racial
formations in a pluralistic nation and world.
Go to STEP 2 on page 7
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CREATING YOUR MAP: STEP 2
Understanding Your Liberal Arts Degree
The purpose of the liberal arts degrees of study is to help you build a strong foundation
in English, the humanities and social sciences, mathematics and laboratory sciences and
to gain exposure to a variety of academic disciplines and courses. The liberal arts
degrees afford the undecided student an excellent opportunity to explore possible
majors in preparation for transferring to a four-year college.
THE ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE (AS)
The Associate in Science (AS) degree program emphasizes mathematics and science. A
minimum of 30 credits of math and science is required for this degree. The required
courses are those designed for transfer to upper-division programs emphasizing math
and science such as biology, physics, chemistry, mathematics or pre-professional
sequences such as pre-med, pre-dental and pre-pharmacy.
For AS degree requirements turn to page 8
THE ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE (AA)
The Associate in Arts (AA) degree program emphasizes the humanities and social
sciences. Students pursuing this degree may prepare for transfer to upper-division
study in subject areas such as economics, English, foreign languages, history,
philosophy, psychology and sociology, among others. This major may also be
appropriate for students completing prerequisites needed to enter many allied health
fields and nursing.
For AA degree requirements, turn to page 9
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THE ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE (AS)
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
# CREDITS
REQUIRED
COMMENTS
ENGLISH COMPOSITION
6
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ENG 101 and ENG 102 are required courses
Eligible students may take Honors ENG 108 and 109 instead
HUMANITIES
6
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Humanities courses are listed on pages 17-19
SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE
6
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Social and Behavioral Science courses are listed on page 23
MATHEMATICS
8
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SCIENCE SEQUENCE
8
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SCIENCE/MATHEMATICS ELECTIVES
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Select one of the following sequences, based on results of College Level Math
(CLM) test or completion of the appropriate pre-requisite course:
 MAT 122 and 123
 MAT 111 and 122 or MAT 117 and 122
Select one of the following sequences:
 BIO 109-110
 CHE 151-152
 PHY 101-102 or PHY 122-123 or PHY 151-152
 AHS 131-132
Select additional courses from any of the science and/or math courses listed
above (EXCEPT MAT 111 or 117) AND/OR choose from any of the following
courses:
 BIO level 200 or higher
 CHE level 201 or higher
 PHY level 200 or higher
 SCI 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 120, 150, 203
 MAT 131, MAT level 200 or higher
 CSC 120
If more than 14 credits are completed, the additional credits will be applied
to the “ELECTIVES” category below
No course may be used to satisfy more than one category in the “OTHER
LIBERAL ARTS” section
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OTHER LIBERAL ARTS
Fine and Performing Arts
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Fine and Performing Arts courses are listed on page 16
Literature
3
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Literature courses are listed on page 21
Communication Arts
3
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Communication Arts courses are listed on page 16
Culture and Diversity
6
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Select 2 different courses from 2 separate subcategories:
 Global Awareness and Non-Western Cultures (GLNW) courses are listed
on page 17
 Pluralism and Diversity (PLDI) courses are listed on page 22
 Western Heritage (WESH) courses are listed on page 24
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Physical Education classes are listed on page 22
A combination of 0.5-credit and/or 1-credit physical activity classes may be
used to fulfill this requirement
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Credits earned above the minimum in any of the above areas count as
elective credits
At least 1 elective credit is required. However, choosing courses which
satisfy both an “OTHER LIBERAL ARTS” requirement AND a “HUMANITIES” or
“SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE” requirement will necessitate taking 4, 7,
10 or 13 elective credits, depending on how many courses “double-count”
If pre-requisites are needed before taking required Math/Science courses,
they count as electives. Ex. MAT 109, CHE 107
IMPORTANT NOTE: A course which satisfies
a requirement in “Other Liberal Arts” may
also satisfy a Humanities or Social and
Behavioral Science requirement above, if it
has both attributes. Although the course
may satisfy two requirements (i.e. “doublecounts”) it only earns credit once. This credit
deficit must be made up with additional
elective credit (see Comments under
“ELECTIVES” category below.)
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
ELECTIVES
IMPORTANT NOTE:
 Any credit-level course can be used
as an elective
 Certain courses can ONLY be used as
electives - see page 25
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TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED
Go to STEP 3 on page 11
66
NOTE: AT LEAST 33 OF THE 66 CREDITS MUST BE EARNED AT NCC
THE ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE (AA)
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
# CREDITS
REQUIRED
ENGLISH COMPOSITION
6
LANGUAGE ARTS
Literature (3 cr)
6
Communication Arts (3 cr)
HUMANITIES
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COMMENTS
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ENG 101 and ENG 102 are required courses
Eligible students may take Honors ENG 108 and 109 instead
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Literature courses are listed on page 21
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Communication Arts courses are listed on page 16
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Humanities courses are listed on pages 17-19
Courses must be selected from at least two different humanities
departments
You may take no more than 3 credits in English and no more than 3
credits in Communications to satisfy this category
At least 3 credits must be from the Fine and Performing Arts
courses listed on page 16
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If two Lab Sciences (8 credits) are completed, 7 credits will be applied
to “SCIENCE” and 1 credit will be applied to the “ELECTIVES” category
below
Lab Science (4 cr)
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Lab Science courses are listed on page 20
Lab Science (4 cr) OR
Non-lab Science (3 cr)
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Non-Lab Science courses are listed on page 21
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If more than 6 credits are completed, 6 credits will be applied to
Mathematics and the additional 1 or 2 credits will be applied to the
“ELECTIVES” category below
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Math courses are listed on page 21
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Only CSC 104, 120 or 130 may be selected to satisfy this requirement
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Social and Behavioral Science courses are listed on
page 23
Courses must be selected from at least three different social science
departments
At least one course must be in history
SCIENCE
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MATHEMATICS
6
Math (3-4 cr)
Math (3-4 cr)
OR
Computer Science (3-4 cr)
SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE
12
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION
2
CULTURE AND DIVERSITY
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IMPORTANT NOTE: A course which satisfies this
requirement may also satisfy a Literature, Social and
Behavioral Science or Humanities requirement above,
if it has both attributes. Although the course may
satisfy two requirements (i.e. “double-counts”) it only
earns credit once. This credit deficit must be made up
with additional elective credit (see Comments under
“ELECTIVES” category below.)
ELECTIVES
12 - 18
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Physical Education classes are listed on page 22
A combination of 0.5-credit and/or 1-credit physical activity classes
may be used to fulfill this requirement
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Select 2 different courses from 2 separate subcategories:
 Global Awareness and Non-Western Cultures (GLNW)
courses are listed on page 17
 Pluralism and Diversity (PLDI) courses are listed on
page 22
 Western Heritage (WESH) courses are listed on page 24
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Credits earned above the minimum in any of the above areas count
as elective credits
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At least 12 elective credits are required. However, choosing courses
which satisfy both a “CULTURE AND DIVERSITY” requirement AND a
“HUMANITIES”, “LITERATURE” or “SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL
SCIENCE” requirement will necessitate taking 15 or 18 credits,
depending on how many courses “double-count”
IMPORTANT NOTE:
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Any credit-level course can be used as an
elective
Certain courses can ONLY be used as electives see page 25
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED
Go to STEP 3 on page 11
66
NOTE: AT LEAST 33 OF THE 66 CREDITS MUST BE EARNED AT NCC
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CREATING YOUR MAP: STEP 3
Academic Advisement and
Choosing Courses
CREATING YOUR MAP: STEP 1
Understanding General Education
at Nassau Community College
The following pages will help you understand the role of Academic Advisement and the course
selection process in creating your Master Academic Plan (MAP).
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ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT FOR THE LIBERAL ARTS
Academic advisement is a collaborative process in
which you and your advisor work together to develop
your academic plan. Your advisor’s role is to help you
understand your degree requirements and how to
select courses with the proper attributes for fulfilling
those requirements. This is done with consideration for
your interests, abilities and career goals. Your advisor
will help you develop strategies for academic success
and can provide referrals to other useful resources on
campus. Your advisor can also help you understand
NCC’s academic policies.
Academic advisement encourages you to become self-reliant and make appropriate decisions that
maximize your educational experience. While advisors are responsible for knowing the College’s
graduation requirements in liberal arts, you are ultimately responsible for selecting the courses you
need to graduate.
The Academic Advisement Center
The Academic Advisement Center is located in Building U. The Center provides a staff of full- and parttime professional advisors as well as part-time faculty advisors to assist you in the development of
meaningful educational plans that are compatible with your goals. No appointment is necessary.
Visit our webpage at www.ncc.edu/Advisement for office hours and other helpful information or call 516572-7436.
Advisement at other locations
You may also visit faculty in any academic department during their posted office hours. While you are
not assigned a specific faculty advisor, the following Academic Departments serve as the designated
advisors for liberal arts students: Allied Health Sciences (for pre-Physical Therapy students only),
Africana Studies, Biology, Chemistry, Economics/Finance, English, Foreign Languages, History/Political
Science/Geography, Library, Math, Philosophy, Physical Sciences, Psychology, Reading, and Sociology.
Consult the college website for locations and phone numbers.
Liberal Arts students with two or more required remedial courses and students in “B” academic standing
should seek an advisement appointment in Student Personnel Services, Nassau Hall (Building M) room 11,
516-572-7506.
Students in “D” academic standing (due to low GPA) are advised by appointment in the Center for
Educational and Retention Counseling in Nassau Hall (Building M) room 19, 516-572-7141.
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CHOOSING COURSES: THINGS TO CONSIDER
Choosing courses is an important skill for a liberal arts
student. Aside from English composition, you must select
all other courses needed to fulfill your degree requirements.
Here are some questions to think about when choosing courses:
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Do I need to complete any remedial courses? Some courses may not be attempted until certain
remedial courses are completed.
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Have I read the course description?
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Does the course sound like it would interest me?
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If there are prerequisites for the course, have I satisfied them? Prerequisites are courses that must
be completed before taking a more advanced course.
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Am I qualified to take any co-requisites that may be required? Co-requisites are courses that must
be taken simultaneously.
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If I am trying to fulfill a specific requirement, have I selected a course with the appropriate
attribute?
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Does the course have relevance to my career goals?
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Will this course teach me skills that will help me in the work force?
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If I know what college I will be transferring to, have I checked to see if the course is transferable to
that college and/or the program I plan to pursue?
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If I am trying to improve my grade point average, am I taking the appropriate courses?
 Should I repeat courses?
 Am I taking any courses that require more work than I can devote time to?
 Do I have the reading, math, research or other skills necessary for these courses?
 Should I take fewer courses so I have more time to focus on each one?
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What should I consider when scheduling my classes?
 Can I realistically get to class on time?
 If I have to work, will I have enough time to get to work?
 How many classes can I realistically handle in one day?
 Have I left time for homework, library research and studying?
 Have I scheduled needed breaks between classes?
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SPECIAL COURSE OPTIONS
NCC 101 - THE COLLEGE EXPERIENCE (Freshman Seminar)
NCC 101 is a one-credit freshman seminar course designed as an introduction to the world of higher education.
The purpose of the course is to give you the skills, knowledge and insights necessary to make the most of
your college experience. Some of the topics covered are orientation to NCC, time management, test-taking
strategies, note-taking methods, library use, academic planning, campus resources, academic etiquette,
motivation, stress management, career planning and goal setting. Although this course is highly recommended
for all freshmen, it is required for any new student who has placed into two or more remedial courses.
LEARNING COMMUNITIES
The Learning Communities program offers you an opportunity to take paired
courses linked by a common theme. The classes fulfill degree requirements
while providing an enriched curriculum and an exciting learning environment.
Instructors in the linked courses coordinate their assignments and discussions.
Students enroll in both courses, work together and form study groups,
creating a friendly and supportive atmosphere.
DISTANCE LEARNING
Distance learning (online courses and telecourses) can be a great alternative to attending class on campus. Course
requirements are satisfied using video, audio, and/or on-line computer-based materials under the guidance of a
faculty member. Students enrolling for these courses should be highly motivated and self-disciplined since the work
is done independently.
SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (SUNY GER)
If you plan to transfer and pursue a Bachelor’s degree at a SUNY school, it is recommended that you satisfy the
SUNY General Education requirements (SUNY GER) while completing your degree at NCC. This will facilitate your
graduation from the four-year institution in a timely fashion.
The Bachelor’s degree requires approximately 120 credits (the number can vary depending on the school and
program) and must include 30 credits of SUNY General Education Requirements in at least 7 of the 10 areas listed
below. To be sure that a course will satisfy both an NCC requirement and a SUNY GER, check to see if it has both
attributes listed in MyNCC/Banner.
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SUNY GER Basic Communication (required)
SUNY GER The Arts
SUNY GER Humanities
SUNY GER Natural Sciences
SUNY GER Foreign Language
Go to STEP 4 on page 15
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SUNY GER Math (required)
SUNY GER Social Sciences
SUNY GER American History
SUNY GER Western Civilization
SUNY GER Other World Civilization
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CREATING YOUR MAP: STEP 4
Course Lists by Attribute
CREATING YOUR MAP: STEP 1
Understanding General Education
atMaster
Nassau
Community
When creating your
Academic
Plan (MAP)College
you must choose courses that fulfill the
requirements of your degree program. For any course to fulfill a specific degree requirement, it
must have the associated attribute (ex. to fulfill the Literature requirement for your degree, you
must choose a course that has a “Literature” attribute.)
On the following pages, you will find the courses which fulfill specific requirements listed by their
corresponding attributes. You should:
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Circle the titles of several courses that may interest you from each category
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Go to www.ncc.edu and click on MyNCC
 Use the online College Catalog to get more detailed information about
each course OR
 Log into MyNCC/Banner and use the “Look Up Classes” or “Add or Drop Classes”
screens in the Registration menu (see APPENDIX II on page 41 for MyNCC/Banner
Helpful Hints)
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Observe prerequisites or co-requisites for each course
Important Notes:
 Not every course listed will be available every semester.
 A course will appear on multiple lists if it has multiple attributes.
 Although the course lists are accurate on the date of publication, changes can occur after
printing; consult MyNCC/BANNER for the most up-to-date course attribute information.
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COURSE LISTS BY ATTRIBUTE
Note: Course lists are accurate on the date of publication, but changes can occur after printing;
consult MyNCC/BANNER for the most up-to-date course attribute information.
Not every course is available every semester. A course will appear on multiple lists if it has multiple attributes.
Abbreviations in parentheses are the attribute codes seen in the Degree Evaluation or course descriptions.
ATTRIBUTE: COMMUNICATION ARTS (COM)
COURSE
COM 101 - Interpersonal Communications
COM 103 - Public Speaking
CREDITS
3
3
COURSE
COM 123 - Argumentation & Debate
COM 202 - Persuasive Speaking
CREDITS
3
3
ATTRIBUTE: FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS (FAPA)
COURSE
AFR 150 - Afro-American Choral Ensemble
AFR 151 - Afro-American Choral Ensemble
AFR 153 - Afro-American Choral Ensemble
AFR 154 - Afro-American Choral Ensemble
ART 100 - Intro to Visual Arts
ART 105 - 2-Dimensional Design
ART 106 - 3-Dimensional Design
ART 108 - Advertising Art
ART 109 - Printmaking I
ART 110 - Printmaking II
ART 111 - Drawing I
ART 112 - Drawing II
ART 115 - Painting I
ART 116 - Painting II
ART 117 - Illustration
ART 122 - Ceramics I
ART 123 - Sculpture I
ART 126 - Introduction to Studio Arts
ART 130 - Graphic Design I
ART 140 - Graphic Design II
ART 145 - Raku & Pit-Firing
ART 147 - Potter's Wheel
ART 159 - Photography I
ART 160 - Black & White Darkroom
ART 222 - Ceramics II
ART 223 - Sculpture II
ART 228 - Photojournalism
ART 229 - View Camera
COM 107 - Film Production I
COM 171 - Television Studio Production
COM 172 - Video Field Production
DAN 101 - Dance in the 20th Century
DAN 140 - Elem Mod Dance Tech & Ballet
DAN 141 - Elem Mod Dance Tech & Ballet
ENG 313 - Creative Writing
ENG 316 - Play & Screen Writing
ENG 317 - Fiction Writing
ENG 318 - Poetry Writing
MUS 102 - Beginning Piano
MUS 103 - Beginning Guitar
MUS 109 - Orchestra I
MUS 110 - Orchestra II
CREDITS
1
1
1
1
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
1
1
COURSE
MUS 111 - Freshman Chorus I
MUS 112 - Freshman Chorus II
MUS 113 - Band I
MUS 114 - Band II
MUS 115 - Jazz Ensemble I
MUS 116 - Jazz Ensemble II
MUS 123 - Chamber Music I
CREDITS
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Open to all students by audition/Contact Music Dept
MUS 124 - Chamber Music II
1
Open to all students by audition/Contact Music Dept
MUS 125 - Vocal Ensemble I
1
Open to all students by audition/Instructor’s permission required
MUS 126 - Vocal Ensemble II
1
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MUS 129 - Afro-American Choral Ensemble
MUS 130 - Afro-American Choral Ensemble
MUS 133 - Intermediate Piano
MUS 134 - Intermediate Folk Guitar
MUS 136 - Beginning Voice
MUS 187 - Jazz Improvisation Ensemble I
MUS 188 - Jazz Improvisation Ensemble II
MUS 209 - Orchestra III
MUS 210 - Orchestra IV
MUS 211 - Chorus III
MUS 212 - Chorus IV
MUS 213 - Band III
MUS 214 - Band IV
MUS 215 - Jazz Ensemble III
MUS 223 - Chamber Music III 1
MUS 224 - Chamber Music IV 1
MUS 225 - Vocal Ensemble III 1
MUS 226 - Vocal Ensemble IV
MUS 229 - Afro-American Choral Ensemble III
MUS 230 - Afro-American Choral Ensemble IV
THR 100 - Theatre Appreciation
THR 101 - Intro to Theatre History I
THR 103 - Acting I
THR 104 - Acting II
THR 107 - Stagecraft
THR 201 - Intro to Theatre History II
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ATTRIBUTE: GLOBAL AWARENESS AND NON-WESTERN CULTURES (GLNW)
COURSE
AFR 142 - History of African Civilization
AFR 143 - History of Contemporary Africa
AFR 203 - Afro-Caribbean World
ANT 204 - Cultural Anthropology
ANT 205 - Women/Men Cross-Cult Perspective
ARA 101 - Beginning Arabic I
ARA 102 - Beginning Arabic II
ART 203 - Art Beyond the West
CHI 101 - Beginning Chinese I
CHI 102 - Beginning Chinese II
COM 210 - Global Media
ECO 216 - Economics of Developing World
ECO 218 - International Economic Systems: Abroad
ECO 222 - Economic Geography of the World
ENG 227 - South Asian Literature
GEO 101 - Intro to Geography
GEO 103 - Human Geography
HEB 101 - Beginning Hebrew I
HEB 102 - Beginning Hebrew II
HEB 201 - Intermediate Hebrew I
HEB 202 - Intermediate Hebrew II
HIS 105 - The World, 1945-Present
HIS 110 - History of Contemporary Africa
HIS 161 - World History Antiquity-1500
HIS 162 - World History 1500-Present
HIS 205 - The Ancient World
HIS 210 - The Modern Middle East
CREDITS
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COURSE
HIS 212 - History of the Islamic World
HIS 219 - Colonial Latin America
HIS 220 - Modern Latin America
HIS 221 - The Afro-Caribbean World
HIS 222 - Modern Mexico & Central America
HIS 228 - Modern China
HIS 230 - Modern Imperialism
HRS 101 - Human Rights Studies
IGS 101 - Modern World Societies I
IGS 102 - Modern World Societies II
JPN 101 - Beginning Japanese I
JPN 102 - Beginning Japanese II
JWS 101 - Intro to World Jewish Studies
LAS 101 - Intro to Latin American Studies
MDC 110 - Studies in World Cultures
MDC 130 - Post-Modern World
MUS 107 - Contemporary Music
PHI 208 - Asian Philosophy & Religion
POL 101 - Govt & Politics In Modern World
POL 260 - International Relations
RUS 101 - Beginning Russian I
RUS 102 - Beginning Russian II
RUS 201 - Intermediate Russian I
RUS 202 - Intermediate Russian II
WST 110 – The Goddess In World Religions
WST 201 - Women’s Issues in Global Context
CREDITS
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ATTRIBUTE: HUMANITIES (HUM)
CREDITS
COURSE
AFR 100 - African Art & Culture
AFR 110 - Afro-American Dance Ensemble
AFR 111 - Afro-American Dance Ensemble
AFR 112 - Survey of Black-American Dancers
AFR 113 - Afro-American Dance Ensemble
AFR 114 - Afro-American Dance Ensemble
AFR 130 - African-American Literature I
AFR 131 - African-American Literature II
AFR 150 - Afro-American Choral Ensemble
AFR 151 - Afro-American Choral Ensemble
AFR 152 - Perspective on Jazz
AFR 153 - Afro-American Choral Ensemble
AFR 154 - Afro-American Choral Ensemble
AFR 155 - African American Music
AFR 170 - Black Social Philosophy
AFR 190 - Intro to Black Theatre in America
AFR 191 - Afro-American Theatre Ensemble
AFR 192 - Afro-American Theatre Ensemble
AFR 193 - Afro-American Theatre Ensemble
AFR 194 - Afro-American Theatre Ensemble
AFR 197 - Communication In Black America
ARA 101 - Beginning Arabic I
ARA 102 - Beginning Arabic II
ART 100 - Intro to Visual Arts
ART 102 - Art History - Renaissance
ART 103 - Art History Baroque - Realism
ART 104 - Art History - Contemporary
ART 105 - 2-Dimensional Design
ART 106 - 3-Dimensional Design
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COURSE
ART 107 - Prepress for Commercial Artists
ART 108 - Advertising Art
ART 109 - Printmaking I
ART 110 - Printmaking II
ART 111 - Drawing I
ART 112 - Drawing II
ART 113 - Package Design
ART 114 - Typography for Graphic Design
ART 115 - Painting I
ART 116 - Painting II
ART 117 - Illustration
ART 118 - Figure Drawing I
ART 119 - Anatomy & Figure Drawing II
ART 122 - Ceramics I
ART 123 - Sculpture I
ART 124 - History of Photography
ART 126 - Introduction to Studio Arts
ART 129 - Gallery Survey
ART 130 - Graphic Design I
ART 131 - Digital Imaging
ART 133 - Graphic Design III
ART 137 - Computer Illustrations
ART 140 - Graphic Design II
ART 145 - Raku & Pit-Firing
ART 147 - Potter's Wheel
ART 159 - Photography I
ART 160 - Black & White Darkroom
ART 201 - Survey of Art History I
ART 202 - Survey of Art History II
CREDITS
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ATTRIBUTE: HUMANITIES (HUM) continued
COURSE
ART 203 - Art Beyond the West
ART 222 - Ceramics II
ART 223 - Sculpture II
ART 228 - Photojournalism
ART 229 - View Camera
CHI 101 - Beginning Chinese I
CHI 102 - Beginning Chinese II
COM 101 - Interpersonal Communications
COM 103 - Public Speaking
COM 104 - Film Appreciation
COM 107 - Film Production I
COM 109 - Television Journalism
COM 110 - Understanding Mass Media
COM 112 - History of Film
COM 113 - Documentary Media
COM 119 - Interaction in Oral Interpretation
COM 121 - Small Group Communication
COM 123 - Argumentation & Debate
COM 124 - Communication for Bus & Professions
COM 125 - Effective Listening
COM 130 - Communication in Black America
COM 170 - Radio Production
COM 171 - Television Studio Production
COM 172 - Video Field Production
COM 201 - Voice & Diction
COM 202 - Persuasive Speaking
COM 203 - Phonetics
COM 209 - Intro to Speech & Hearing Therapy
COM 210 - Global Media
COM 220 - Communication & Language
COM 222 - Nonverbal Communication
COM 224 - Intercultural Communications
DAN 101 - Dance in the 20th Century
DAN 117 - Afro-American Dance Ensemble
DAN 118 - Afro-American Dance Ensemble
DAN 125 - Survey of Black-American Dancers
DAN 126 - Intro to Modern Dance
DAN 127 - Modern Dance I
DAN 128 - Modern Dance II
DAN 140 - Elem Mod Dance Technique & Ballet
DAN 141 - Elem Mod Dance Technique & Ballet
DAN 217 - Afro-American Dance Ensemble
DAN 218 - Afro-American Dance Ensemble
DAN 240 - Intermed Mod Dance Technique & Ballet
DAN 241 - Intermed Mod Dance Technique & Ballet
ENG 105 - Grammar: Structure & Strategy
ENG 111 - Technical Writing
ENG 203 - Early American Lit to 1865
ENG 204 - Modern American Lit 1865-Present
ENG 205 - Early British Lit to 1800
ENG 206 - Modern British Lit 1800-Present
ENG 207 - African-American Literature I
ENG 208 - African-American Literature II
ENG 209 - Modern Irish Literature
ENG 215 - Journalism
ENG 217 - Autobiographical Writing
ENG 220 - Mythology & Folklore
ENG 222 - Latin American Literature
ENG 225 - Linguistics & Semantics I
CREDITS
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COURSE
ENG 226 - Linguistics & Semantics II
ENG 227 - South Asian Literature
ENG 228 - Asian American Literature
ENG 229 - Native American Literature
ENG 231 - Mystery & Detective Fiction
ENG 233 - Studies in Science Fiction
ENG 236 - Literature of the Bible
ENG 243 - Gay & Lesbian Literature
ENG 247 - Women in Literature
ENG 248 - Women Writers
ENG 251 - Film & Literature
ENG 261 - Literature of the Holocaust
ENG 263 - Modern American Short Story
ENG 265 - Modern American Poetry
ENG 267 - Satire
ENG 271 - Psychoanalytic Approach to Literature
ENG 281 - Nature in Literature
ENG 298 - Comedy - Theory & Development
ENG 300 - Shakespeare on Stage & Page
ENG 301 - Shakespeare’s Comedies & Histories
ENG 302 - Shakespeare Tragedies
ENG 305 - Modern American Novel
ENG 309 - Modern British & American Drama
ENG 311 - Masterworks of Literature I
ENG 312 - Masterworks of Literature II
ENG 313 - Creative Writing
ENG 314 - Studies in Children’s Literature
ENG 316 - Play & Screen Writing
ENG 317 - Fiction Writing
ENG 318 - Poetry Writing
FRE 101 - Beginning French I
FRE 102 - Beginning French II
FRE 201 - Intermediate French I
FRE 202 - Intermediate French II
FRE 225 - French for Business
FRE 301 - Advanced French I
FRE 302 - Advanced French II
GER 101 - Beginning German I
GER 102 - Beginning German II
GER 201 - Intermediate German I
GER 202 - Intermediate German II
GER 301 - Advanced German I
GER 302 - Advanced German II
HEB 101 - Beginning Hebrew I
HEB 102 - Beginning Hebrew II
HEB 201 - Intermediate Hebrew I
HEB 202 - Intermediate Hebrew II
ITA 101 - Beginning Italian I
ITA 102 - Beginning Italian II
ITA 201 - Intermediate Italian I
ITA 202 - Intermediate Italian II
ITA 225 - Italian for Business
ITA 301 - Advanced Italian I
ITA 302 - Advanced Italian II
JPN 101 - Beginning Japanese I
JPN 102 - Beginning Japanese II
LAS 222 - Latin American Literature
LAT 101 - Beginning Latin I
LAT 102 - Beginning Latin II
LIB 100 - Essential Research
CREDITS
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COURSE
LIB 101 - Intro to Research
MDC 102 - Making of the Modern Mind II
MDC 130 - Major Ideas in the Post-Modern World
MUS 100 - Listening to Music
MUS 101 - Rudiments of Music
MUS 102 - Beginning Piano
MUS 103 - Beginning Guitar
MUS 105 - Opera Appreciation
MUS 106 - The Symphony
MUS 107 - Contemporary Music
MUS 108 - Folk Music
MUS 109 - Orchestra I
MUS 110 - Orchestra II
MUS 111 - Freshman Chorus I
MUS 112 - Freshman Chorus II
MUS 113 - Band I
MUS 114 - Band II
MUS 115 - Jazz Ensemble I
MUS 116 - Jazz Ensemble II
MUS 123 - Chamber Music I
CREDITS
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Open to all students by audition/Contact Music Dept
MUS 124 - Chamber Music II
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Open to all students by audition/Contact Music Dept
MUS 125 - Vocal Ensemble I
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Open to all students by audition/ Instructor’s permission required
MUS 126 - Vocal Ensemble II
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Open to all students by audition/ Instructor’s permission required
MUS 129 - Afro-American Choral Ensemble
MUS 130 - Afro-American Choral Ensemble
MUS 133 - Intermediate Piano
MUS 134 - Intermediate Folk Guitar
MUS 135 - Rock Music: Mirror of Change
MUS 136 - Beginning Voice
MUS 187 - Jazz Improvisation Ensemble I
MUS 188 - Jazz Improvisation Ensemble II
MUS 203 - Song Writing
MUS 205 - African American Music
MUS 207 - Perspective on Jazz
MUS 209 - Orchestra III
MUS 210 - Orchestra IV
MUS 211 - Chorus III
MUS 212 - Chorus IV
MUS 213 - Band III
MUS 214 - Band IV
MUS 215 - Jazz Ensemble III
MUS 223 - Chamber Music III
MUS 224 - Chamber Music IV
MUS 225 - Vocal Ensemble III
MUS 226 - Vocal Ensemble IV
MUS 229 - Afro-American Choral Ensemble III
MUS 230 - Afro-American Choral Ensemble IV
PHI 101 - Intro to Philosophy
PHI 102 - Contemporary Philosophy
PHI 103 - Critical Thinking
PHI 104 - Ancient and Medieval Philosophy
PHI 105 - Renaissance and Modern Philosophy
PHI 106 - Introduction to Ethics
PHI 108 - Black Social Philosophy
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COURSE
PHI 110 - Biomedical Ethics
PHI 111 - Business Ethics
PHI 201 - Ethics & Law
PHI 203 - Philosophy of Art
PHI 204 - Philosophy of Religion
PHI 208 - Asian Philosophy & Religion
POR 101 - Beginning Portuguese I
POR 102 - Beginning Portuguese II
RDG 101 - Effective College Reading
RDG 102 - Speed Reading
RDG 103 - Reading the New Media
RDG 104 - News on the Net
RUS 101 - Beginning Russian I
RUS 102 - Beginning Russian II
RUS 201 - Intermediate Russian I
RUS 202 - Intermediate Russian II
SPA 101 - Beginning Spanish I
SPA 102 - Beginning Spanish II
SPA 110 - Spanish for Hotel Personnel
SPA 121 - Spanish for Law Enforcement Personnel
SPA 151 - Spanish for Medical Personnel I
SPA 152 - Spanish for Medical Personnel II
SPA 201 - Intermediate Spanish I
SPA 202 - Intermediate Spanish II
SPA 205 - Intermediate Spanish Bilingual Speakers I
SPA 206 - Intermediate Spanish Bilingual Speakers II
SPA 225 - Spanish for Business
SPA 301 - Advanced Spanish I
SPA 302 - Advanced Spanish II
SPA 401 - Intro to Spanish Literature I
SPA 402 - Intro to Spanish Literature II
SPA 403 - Intro to Spanish-American Literature I
SPA 404 - Intro to Spanish-American Literature II
THR 100 - Theatre Appreciation
THR 101 - Intro to Theatre History I
THR 102 - Black Theatre In America
THR 103 - Acting I
THR 104 - Acting II
THR 107 - Stagecraft
THR 108 - Technical Production
THR 115 - Production & Performance
CREDITS
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THR 116 - Production & Performance
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Permission of Department required
THR 117 - Afro-American Theatre Ensemble
THR 118 - Afro-American Theatre Ensemble
THR 201 - Intro to Theatre History II
THR 202 - Lighting Design
THR 203 - Scene Design
THR 207 - Acting III
THR 208 - Acting IV
THR 215 - Production & Performance
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THR 216 - Production & Performance
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Permission of Department required
THR 217 - Afro-American Theatre Ensemble
THR 218 - Afro-American Theatre Ensemble
THR 300 - Shakespeare on Stage & Page
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ATTRIBUTE: LAB SCIENCE (LSCI)
COURSE
AHS 131 - Anatomy & Physiology I
AHS 132 - Anatomy & Physiology II
BIO 101 - General Biology I
BIO 102 - General Biology II
BIO 103 - Ecology
BIO 104 - Zoology
BIO 109 - Principles of Biology I
BIO 110 - Principles of Biology II
BIO 115 - Human BioNutrition
BIO 116 - Human Genetics
BIO 118 - On Becoming Human
BIO 120 - Birds & Environment
BIO 124 - Plants & Society
BIO 125 - Intro to Marine Science
BIO 130 - Molecules & Medicines
BIO 162 - Animal Ecology*
BIO 165 - Natural History of Long Island*
CREDITS
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*Note: Must enroll for both BIO162&165 for Lab Science requirement
BIO 201 - Anatomy
BIO 202 - Physiology
BIO 203 - Oceanography
BIO 204 - Marine Biology
BIO 209 - Nutritional Science I
BIO 211 - Developmental Biology
BIO 212 - Comparative Anatomy
BIO 214 - Microbiology
BIO 215 - Histology
BIO 216 - Parasitology
BIO 219 - Field Biology
BIO 221 - Transmission Electron Microscopy
BIO 222 - Scanning Electron Microscopy
BIO 231 - Biotech: Recombinant DNA Science
CHE 107 - General Chemistry
CHE 108 - Consumer Chemistry
CHE 131 - General Chemistry I
CHE 132 - General Chemistry II
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COURSE
CHE 135 - Chemistry for Applied Sciences
CHE 151 - Inorganic Chemistry I
CHE 152 - Inorganic Chemistry II
CHE 200 - Introductory Organic Chemistry
CHE 201 - Organic Chemistry I
CHE 202 - Organic Chemistry II
CHE 260 - Biochemistry
GSS 103 - Science of Physics I
GSS 104 - Science of Physics II
GSS 106 - Science of Sound & Music
GSS 108 - Science of Light & Color
GSS 111 - Science of our World I
GSS 112 - Science of our World II
GSS 120 - Science of Modern Electronics
MDS 101 - Multidisc Science - Macroscopic
MDS 102 - Multidisc Science - Microscopic
PHY 101 - General Physics I
PHY 102 - General Physics II
PHY 122 - Mechanics & Hydraulics
PHY 123 - Heat & Sound
PHY 151 - Physics Science & Math I
PHY 152 - Physics Science & Math II
PHY 222 - Electricity & Magnetism
SCI 101 - Principles of Physical Science
SCI 102 - Material Science
SCI 103 - Physical Geology
SCI 104 - Historical Geology
SCI 105 - Solar System Astronomy
SCI 106 - Stellar & Galactic Astronomy
SCI 107 - Meteorology
SCI 108 - Climatology
SCI 109 - Environmental Science
SCI 110 - Environmental Resources
SCI 120 - Environmental Issues of Metropolitan NY
SCI 150 - Environmental Mapping
SCI 203 - Field Laboratory Geology
CREDITS
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ATTRIBUTE: LITERATURE (LIT)
COURSE
AFR 130 - African-American Literature I
AFR 131 - African-American Literature II
ENG 203 - Early American Literature to 1865
ENG 204 - Modern American Literature 1865 - Present
ENG 205 - Early British Literature to 1800
ENG 206 - Modern British Literature 1800 - Present
ENG 207 - African-American Literature I
ENG 208 - African-American Literature II
ENG 209 - Modern Irish Literature
ENG 217 - Autobiographical Writing
ENG 220 - Mythology & Folklore
ENG 222 - Latin American Literature
ENG 227 - South Asian Literature
ENG 228 - Asian American Literature
ENG 229 - Native American Literature
ENG 231 - Mystery & Detective Fiction
ENG 233 - Studies in Science Fiction
ENG 236 - Literature of the Bible
ENG 243 - Gay & Lesbian Literature
ENG 247 - Women in Literature
ENG 248 - Women Writers
CREDITS
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COURSE
ENG 251 - Film & Literature
ENG 261 - Literature of the Holocaust
ENG 263 - Modern American Short Story
ENG 265 - Modern American Poetry
ENG 267 - Satire
ENG 271 - Psychoanalytic Approach to Literature
ENG 281 - Nature in Literature
ENG 298 - Comedy - Theory & Development
ENG 300 - Shakespeare on Stage & Page
ENG 301 - Shakespeare Comedies & Histories
ENG 302 - Shakespeare Tragedies
ENG 305 - Modern American Novel
ENG 309 - Modern British & American Drama
ENG 311 - Masterworks of Literature I
ENG 312 - Masterworks of Literature II
ENG 314 - Studies in Children’s Literature
LAS 222 - Latin American Literature
SPA 401 - Intro to Spanish Literature I
SPA 402 - Intro to Spanish Literature II
SPA 403 - Intro to Spanish-American Literature I
SPA 404 - Intro to Spanish-American Literature II
THR 300 - Shakespeare on Stage & Page
CREDITS
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ATTRIBUTE: MATHEMATICS* (MATH)
COURSE
MAT 100 - Topical Approach to Math
MAT 101 - Concepts of Mathematics
MAT 102 - Intro to Statistics
MAT 103 - Applied Statistics
MAT 109 - Algebra & Trigonometry
MAT 111** - Pre-Calculus
MAT 112** - Calculus/Business & Social Sciences
MAT 118 - Finite Math: Quantitative Analysis
MAT 122** - Calculus I
CREDITS
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COURSE
MAT 123 - Calculus II
MAT 131 - Probability & Statistics
MAT 200 - Foundations of Advanced Math
MAT 225 - Multivariable Calculus
MAT 226 - Elementary Linear Algebra
MAT 234 - Elementary Differential Equations
MAT 235 - Algebraic Structures
MAT 241 - Discrete Math Structures
CREDITS
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*Note: AA students have the option of taking CSC 104, 120 or 130 as ONE of their required courses in the Math category and
AS students may select CSC 120 as one of their Science/Mathematics Electives
**Note: To enroll in these courses you must take the College Level Math (CLM) test, unless you have earned credit for the pre-requisite.
MAT 112 placement on the CLM allows students to enroll in MAT 112 or 122.
Contact the Placement Testing Office if a CLM test is desired (see Appendix I, page 37).
ATTRIBUTE: NON-LAB SCIENCE (NSCI)
COURSE
BIO 119 - Oceanology
BIO 121 - A Survey of Mammals
BIO 131 - Pathophysiology
BIO 210 - Nutritional Science II
BIO 226 - Investigations in Human BioNutrition
CHE 109 - Contemporary Topics in Chemistry
GSS 122 - Science of Energy
CREDITS
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COURSE
GSS 126 - Forensic Technology
GSS 128 - Green Building Practices
SCI 115 - Beaches and Coasts
SCI 116 - The Universe
SCI 119 - Oceanology
SCI 209 - Environmental Safety & Health
CREDITS
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ATTRIBUTE: PHYSICAL EDUCATION (PED)
COURSE
CREDITS
DAN 126 - Intro to Modern Dance - CoEd
PED 301 - Phys Cond/Wt Trng I - Men
PED 303 - Phys Cond/Wt Trng II - Men
PED 306 - Badminton - Men
PED 312 - Golf I - Men
PED 320 - Racquetball - Men
PED 322 - Tennis I - Men
PED 324 - Tennis II - Men
PED 334 - Softball - Men
PED 335 - Volleyball - Men
PED 401 - Fitness Activity - Women
PED 403 - Weight Training - Women
PED 406 - Badminton - Women
PED 420 - Racquetball - Women
PED 422 - Tennis I - Women
PED 424 - Tennis II - Women
PED 435 - Volleyball - Women
PED 501 - Sailing - CoEd
PED 502 - Tennis I - CoEd
PED 512 - Golf I - CoEd
PED 514 - Golf II - CoEd
PED 519 - Self Defense - CoEd
PED 520 - Racquetball - CoEd
PED 523 - Jogging - CoEd
PED 524 - Tennis II - CoEd
PED 527 - Social Dancing - CoEd
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CREDITS
PED 530 - Basic Tap Dance - CoEd
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PED 534 - Basic Jazz Dance - CoEd
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PED 539 - Bowling I - CoEd
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PED 540 - Bowling II - CoEd
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PED 551 - Yoga - CoEd
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PED 601 - Adapted Phys Ed I - CoEd
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Note: This course is for students who have medical limitations;
enrollment requires prior approval of college nurse
PED 602 - Adapted Phys Ed II - CoEd
1
Note: This course is for students who have medical limitations;
enrollment requires prior approval of college nurse
PED 611 - Fundamentals of Dance - CoEd
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PED 621 - Stunts & Tumbling - CoEd
1
PED 622 - Circus Arts - CoEd
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PED 634 - Outdoor Living - CoEd
1
PED 636 - Adventure Activities - CoEd
1
PED 657 - Karate I - CoEd
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PED 658 - Karate II - CoEd
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PED 665 - Basic Swimming I - CoEd
1
Note: This course is for the beginner and non-swimmer; open only
to students who cannot swim 20 yards (one pool length)
PED 666 - Basic Swimming II - CoEd
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PED 668 - Water Safety Instructor - CoEd
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PED 670 - Lifeguard Training - CoEd
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Note: Completion of this course will fulfill 1 credit toward the
Physical Education Requirement
ATTRIBUTE: PLURALISM AND DIVERSITY (PLDI)
COURSE
CREDITS
AFR 130 - African American Literature I
AFR 131 - African American Literature II
AFR 140 - African American History I
AFR 141 - African American History II
AFR 152 - Perspective on Jazz
AFR 155 - Afro-American Music
AFR 170 - Black Social Philosophy
AFR 185 - African American Culture
AFR 186 - African American Family
AFR 200 - History of the Black Woman
AFR 203 - Afro-Caribbean World
ANT 204 - Cultural Anthropology
ANT 205 - Women/Men Cross-Cultural Perspective
COM 220 - Communication & Language
COM 224 - Intercultural Communications
ECO 216 - Economics of the Developing World
ECO 222 - Economic Geography of the World
ENG 207 - African-American Literature I
ENG 208 - African-American Literature II
ENG 222 - Latin American Literature
ENG 228 - Asian American Literature
ENG 229 - Native American Literature
ENG 243 - Gay & Lesbian Literature
ENG 247 - Women in Literature
ENG 248 - Women Writers
ENG 261 - Literature of the Holocaust
ENG 305 - Modern American Novel
HED 231 - Death Education: A Health Perspective
HED 251 - Human Sexuality
HED 271 - Alcoholism, Addictions & Abusive Behaviors
HIS 124 - Women in the Western World
HIS 125 - The Role of Women in American History
HIS 130 - Ethnic Groups in American History
HIS 136 - History of Latinos in the US
HIS 137 - Native Americans
HIS 161 - World History Antiquity-1500
HIS 162 - World History 1500-Present
HIS 176 - African-American History I
HIS 177 - African-American History II
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HIS 178 - History of the Black Woman
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COURSE
HIS 210 - The Modern Middle East
HIS 212 - History of the Islamic World
HIS 219 - Colonial Latin American
HIS 220 - Modern Latin American
HIS 221 - The Afro-Caribbean World
HIS 222 - Modern Mexico & Central America
HIS 228 - Modern China
HIS 230 - Modern Imperialism
HIS 236 - History of Israel
HIS 260 - Twentieth Century Genocide
HIS 270 - Racism in the Modern World
HIS 280 - The Atlantic World 1450-1820
HIS 290 - Religion in American History
HRS 101 - Human Rights Studies
IGS 101 - Modern World Societies I
IGS 102 - Modern World Societies II
JWS 101 - Intro to World Jewish Studies
LAS 101 - Intro to Latin American Studies
LAS 105 - Intro to Latino/a Studies in the US
LAS 222 - Latin American Literature
LAW 201 - Nature & Functions of Law
MDC 130 - Major Ideas in the Post-Modern World
MUS 108 - Folk Music
MUS 135 - Rock Music: Mirror of Change
MUS 205 - African American Music
MUS 207 - Perspective on Jazz
PHI 108 - Black Social Philosophy
PHI 208 - Asian Philosophy & Religion
SOC 202 - American Society
SOC 207 - Sociology of Religion
SOC 209 - Race, Class, Ethnicity
SOC 214 - African American Culture
SOC 216 - Aging, Society & Culture
SOC 219- The African American Family
SOC 222 - Sociology of Gender
WST 101 - Intro to Women’s Studies
WST 105 - Gender in Popular Culture
WST 110 - The Goddess in World Religions
WST 201 - Women’s Issues in a Global Context
CREDITS
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ATTRIBUTE: SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE (SBS)
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AA degree students must select four courses from three different departments listed below.
AA students must include one course in history. Choose any course with the designation HIS, or any AFR or POL course
marked with an asterisk (*) in the chart below to satisfy the history requirement.
AS degree students may select any two courses listed below
ECO 218 is a 6-credit course; all others are 3-credit courses
Africana Studies Department
AFR 142 - History of African Civilization
All other AFR Social and Behavioral Science courses are dual listed and can be found with their corresponding departments below.
Economics/Finance Department
ECO 100 - Survey of Economics
ECO 110 - Personal Finance
ECO 111 - Intro to Finance
ECO 112 - Intro to Investments
ECO 207 - Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 208 - Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 212 - Economic Statistics
ECO 213 - Money and Banking
ECO 215 - Economic Development of the U.S.
ECO 216 - Economics of the Developing World
ECO 218 - Int’l Economic Systems: A Study Abroad
ECO 220 - American Banking Practice
ECO 222 - Economic Geography of the World
ECO 230 - Intro to International Economics & Finance
ECO 280 - History of Economic Thought
FIN 110 - Personal Finance
FIN 111 - Intro to Finance
FIN 112 - Intro to Investments
FIN 213 - Money and Banking
FIN 214 - Corporation Finance
FIN 220 - American Banking Practice
FIN 230 - Intro to International Eco & Fin
IGS 101 - Modern World Societies I
IGS 102 - Modern World Societies II
ECO 214 - Corporation Finance
History/Political Science/Geography Department
AFR 140 - African American History I*
AFR 141 - African American History II*
AFR 143 - History of Contemporary Africa*
AFR 200 - History of the Black Woman*
AFR 203 - Afro-Caribbean World*
GEO 101 - Intro to Geography
GEO 103 - Human Geography
GEO 201 - Geography of Europe
GEO 202 - Geography of Long lsland
HIS 101 - History of Western Civilization I
HIS 102 - History of Western Civilization II
HIS 103 - History of the United States I
HIS 104 - History of the United States II
HIS 105 - The World, 1945-Present
HIS 106 - USA, 1945-Present
HIS 107 - Pictorial Approach to European History
HIS 108 - Honors History - Western Roots I
HIS 109 - Honors History - Western Roots II
HIS 110 - History of Contemporary Africa
HIS 124 - Women in the Western World
HIS 125 - The Role of Women in American History
HIS 130 - Ethnic Groups in American History
HIS 136 - History of Latinos in The U.S.
HIS 137 - Native Americans
HIS 140 - Nassau County: History and Government
HIS 150 - History of the American Labor Movement
HIS 161 - World History: Antiquity to 1500
HIS 162 - World History: 1500 to the Present
HIS 176 - African-American History I
HIS 177 - African-American History II
HIS 178 - History of The Black Woman
HIS 180 - Health, Disease & Western History
HIS 190 - History of Sports in America
HIS 205 - The Ancient World
HIS 206 - The Medieval World
HIS 207 - Early Modern Europe
HIS 209 - Twentieth-Century Europe
HIS 210 - The Modern Middle East
HIS 212 - History of the Islamic World
HIS 219 - Colonial Latin America
HIS 220 - Modern Latin America
HIS 221 - The Afro-Caribbean World
HIS 222 - Modern Mexico & Central America
EDU 206 - Educational Psychology
EDU 208 - Foundations of Education
EDU 235 - Psychology of the Exceptional Child
PSY 203 - General Psychology I
PSY 204 - General Psychology II: Research & Methods
PSY 206 - Educational Psychology
PSY 207 - Industrial Psychology
PSY 212 - Adolescent Psychology
PSY 213 - Child Development
PSY 214 - Adult Development
PSY 215 - Abnormal Psychology
HIS 228 - Modern China
HIS 230 - Modern Imperialism
HIS 232 - The History of the Cold War
HIS 234 - History of Ireland
HIS 235 - Russia Since Peter the Great
HIS 236 - History of Israel
HIS 240 - Revolutions of the Modern World
HIS 250 - Era of the American Revolution
HIS 255 - The Civil War & Reconstruction
HIS 260 - Twentieth Century Genocide
HIS 270 - Racism in the Modern World
HIS 280 - The Atlantic World 1450-1820
HIS 290 - Religion in American History
POL 101 - Gov & Politics in the Modern World
POL 111 - Nassau County: History and Gov’t*
POL 205 - American National Government
POL 206 - State & Local Government
POL 208 - Intro to Public Policy
POL 209 - The U.S. Presidency
POL 210 - The U.S. Congress
POL 260 - International Relations
POL 261 - Modern Political Ideologies
Psychology Department
PSY 216 - Lifespan Human Development
PSY 219 - Psychology of Art
PSY 220 - Brain and Behavior
PSY 235 - Psychology of the Exceptional Child
PSY 240 - Psychology of Human Adjustment
PSY 241 - Social Psychology
Sociology Department
AFR 185- African American Culture
AFR 186 - African American Family
ANT 203 - General Anthropology
ANT 204 - Cultural Anthropology
ANT 205 - Women & Men Cross-Cultural Perspective
SOC 201 - Intro to Sociology
SOC 202 - American Society
SOC 207 - Sociology of Religion
SOC 209 - Race, Class, Ethnicity
SOC 210 - Criminology
SOC 212 - Social Problems
SOC 214 - African American Culture
SOC 215 - Social Change
SOC 216 - Aging, Society & Culture
SOC 219 - The African American Family
SOC 220 - Sociology of the Family
SOC 222 - Sociology of Gender
SOC 225 - Sociology of Health Care
*Courses marked with an asterisk can be used to satisfy the history requirement in the AA degree.
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ATTRIBUTE: WESTERN HERITAGE (WESH)
COURSE
AFR 140 - African American History I
AFR 141 - African American History II
AFR 152 - Perspective on Jazz
AFR 155 - African American Music
AFR 200 - History of the Black Woman
AFR 203 - The Afro-Caribbean World
ART 100 - Intro to Visual Arts
ART 102 - Art History - Renaissance
ART 103 - Art History - Baroque through Realism
ART 104 - Art History - Contemporary
ART 124 - History of Photography
ART 201 - Survey of Art History I
ART 202 - Survey of Art History II
ECO 215 - Economic Development of the U.S.
ECO 218 - Int’l Economic Systems: A Study Abroad
ECO 230 - Intro to International Economics & Finance
ECO 280 - History of Economic Thought
ENG 203 - Early American Literature to 1865
ENG 204 - Modern American Literature 1865-Present
ENG 205 - Early British Literature to 1800
ENG 206 - Modern British Literature 1800-Present
ENG 209 - Modern Irish Literature
ENG 236 - Literature of the Bible
ENG 300 - Shakespeare on Stage & Page
ENG 301 - Shakespeare Comedies & Histories
ENG 302 - Shakespeare Tragedies
FRE 101 - Beginning French I
FRE 102 - Beginning French II
FRE 201 - Intermediate French I
FRE 202 - Intermediate French II
FRE 301 - Advanced French I
GER 101 - Beginning German I
GER 102 - Beginning German II
GER 201 - Intermediate German I
GER 202 - Intermediate German II
GER 301 - Advanced German I
GER 302 - Advanced German II
HIS 101 - History of Western Civilization I
HIS 102 - History of Western Civilization II
HIS 103 - History of the United States I
HIS 104 - History of the United States II
HIS 106 - USA, 1945-Present
HIS 107 - Pictorial Approach to European History
HIS 108 - Honors History-Western Roots I
CREDITS
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Note: Permission from Honors program required
HIS 109 - Honors History-Western Roots II
3
Note: Permission from Honors program required
HIS 124 - Women in the Western World
HIS 125 - The Role of Women In American History
HIS 176 - African-American History I
HIS 177 - African-American History II
HIS 178 - History of the Black Woman
HIS 180 - Health Disease & Western History
HIS 206 - The Medieval World
HIS 207 - Early Modern Europe
HIS 209 - Twentieth-Century Europe
HIS 219 - Colonial Latin American
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COURSE
HIS 220 - Modern Latin American
HIS 221 - The Afro-Caribbean World
HIS 222 - Modern Mexico & Central America
HIS 230 - Modern Imperialism
HIS 232 - The History of the Cold War
HIS 234 - History of Ireland
HIS 240 - Revolutions in the Modern World
HIS 290 - Religion in American History
IGS 101 - Modern World Societies I
IGS 102 - Modern World Societies II
ITA 101 - Beginning Italian I
ITA 102 - Beginning Italian II
ITA 201 - Intermediate Italian I
ITA 202 - Intermediate Italian II
ITA 301 - Advanced Italian I
ITA 302 - Advanced Italian II
JWS 101 - Intro to World Jewish Studies
LAS 101 - Intro to Latin American Studies
LAT 101 - Beginning Latin I
LAT 102 - Beginning Latin II
LAW 316 - U.S. & International Legal Syst. (Study Abroad)
MDC 101 - Making of the Modern Mind I
MDC 102 - Making of the Modern Mind II
MUS 100 - Listening to Music
MUS 105 - Opera Appreciation
MUS 106 - The Symphony
MUS 107 - Contemporary Music
MUS 108 - Folk Music
MUS 135 - Rock Music: Mirror of Change
MUS 205 - African American Music
MUS 207 - Perspective on Jazz
PHI 101 - Intro to Philosophy
PHI 102 - Contemporary Philosophy
PHI 104 - Ancient and Medieval Philosophy
PHI 105 - Renaissance and Modern Philosophy
PHI 106 - Introduction to Ethics
PHI 201 - Ethics & Law
PHI 203 - Philosophy of Art
POR 101 - Beginning Portuguese I
POR 102 - Beginning Portuguese II
SPA 101 - Beginning Spanish I
SPA 102 - Beginning Spanish II
SPA 201 - Intermediate Spanish I
SPA 202 - Intermediate Spanish II
SPA 205 - Intermediate Spanish for Bilingual Speakers I
SPA 206 - Intermediate Spanish for Bilingual Speakers II
SPA 301 - Advanced Spanish I
SPA 302 - Advanced Spanish II
SPA 401 - Intro to Spanish Literature I
SPA 402 - Intro to Spanish Literature II
SPA 403 - Intro to Spanish-American Literature I
SPA 404 - Intro to Spanish-American Literature II
THR 100 - Theatre Appreciation
THR 101 - Intro to Theatre History I
THR 201 - Intro to Theatre History II
THR 300 - Shakespeare on Stage & Page
WST 101 - Intro to Women’s Studies
CREDITS
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ELECTIVES
The liberal arts programs at NCC require 66 credits, including electives. The number of elective credits you
need depends on your major (AA or AS) and how you fulfill your other attribute categories (see Electives
information on page 8 or 9.)

Any credit-level course can be counted as a general elective.

If you have completed the requirements for a specific attribute category and take additional courses
within that category, they will be counted as elective credits.

If a course does not fit into any required attribute category, it can only be counted as an elective.
Courses from the departments listed in the table below are electives only, with a few exceptions.*
Accounting (ACC)
Administrative Business Technology (ABT)
Allied Health Sciences (AHS)*
American Sign Language (ASL)
Business (BUS)
Civil Engineering Technology (CET)
Computer Processing (CMP)
Computer Repair Tech (CRT)
Computer Science (CSC)*
Criminal Justice (CRJ)
Education (EDU)*
Electrical Engineering (ELT)
Engineering Science (ENS)
Fashion Buying & Merchandising (FBM)
Fashion Design (FSD)
Fire Science (FRS)
Health Information Technology (HIT)
Health, Physical Ed. & Recreation (HED)* and (PED)
Hospitality Business (HTL)
Human Services (HMS)
Information Technology (ITE)
Interior Design (INT)
Legal Studies (LAW)*
Marketing (MKT)
Multi-Disciplinary Courses (MDC)*
NCC College Experience (NCC)
Nutrition (NTR)
Retail Business Management (RET)
Security Administration (PSA)
Student Personnel Services (SPS)
Telecommunications Technology (TCT)
*Some of the courses in the departments marked with an asterisk may also be used for other requirements. Check
course attributes in MyNCC/Banner.
Go to STEP 5 on page 27
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CREATING YOUR MAP: STEP 5
Choosing a Realistic Timeline for
Achieving Your Goal
CREATING YOUR MAP: STEP 1
Understanding General Education
at Nassau Community College
There are many variables that may affect your Master Academic Plan (MAP). The need for remedial
coursework and your commitment to academics, among other factors, must be considered if you are to
choose a realistic timeline for achieving your goal.
On the next page, you will be asked to evaluate these variables and select the timeline that you think is
reasonable at this time. Keep in mind that circumstances can change and may require that you modify
your MAP in the future.
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Required Developmental Coursework
Placement in remedial courses is based upon the results of your Placement Tests, and indicates a need for
preparatory work prior to enrolling in college-level courses. Although no credit is granted for these courses, you
must consider that they will require the same time and effort as a comparable credit-bearing course. Therefore,
your MAP must be modified to accommodate these classes.
Circle below the remedial courses you are required to take in your first semester*
Remedial Courses
Credit-level Courses
ENG 001--------------------------------------->ENG 101
RDG 001**-------->RDG 002-------------->RDG 101 or other credit-level course
MAT 001***------>MAT 002-------------->Math credit-level course by advisement
Note: The sequence must be continued in the following semester.
*If you have circled 2 or more remedial courses, you must also enroll in NCC 101 (see page 14).
**RDG 003: If you placed into RDG 001, you have the option of taking RDG 003, an intensive course which combines the work of RDG 001
and RDG 002, giving you the opportunity to complete the reading remedial requirements in a single semester.
***MAT 003: If you placed into MAT 001, you have the option of taking MAT 003, an intensive course which combines the work of
MAT 001 and MAT 002, giving you the opportunity to complete the math remedial requirements in a single semester.
IMPORTANT: See Appendix III on page 45 for additional information about remedial requirements and related concerns.
Factors Affecting Academics
To create a realistic MAP, you should consider the following factors that may significantly influence the amount of
coursework that you can successfully complete each semester. Consider the fact that educational experts
recommend you allow 2 hours per week of non-classroom work such as reading, studying and completing
assignments for each credit of enrolled coursework.
 COMMITMENT: Based on your academic history, is it realistic to enroll in five academic subjects in a single
semester? Yes_____ No_____
 EMPLOYMENT: Will you be working while attending school? Yes_____ No_____
If yes, how many hours per week?_____
Do you feel that your work responsibilities will have a significant impact on the time you have available for
academics? Yes_____ No_____
 SOCIAL FACTORS: Are you responsible for children, parents or siblings? Yes_____ No_____
Do you feel that your social life or commitment to extracurricular activities will have a significant impact on
the time you have available for academics? Yes_____ No_____
Note: You must be registered for 12 or more credits or credit equivalents to be considered
a full-time student (see page 45 in Appendix III for credit equivalents of remedial courses.)
CHOOSING A REALISTIC TIMELINE FOR ACHIEVING YOUR GOAL
After exploring the requirements for your planned degree and thinking about the variables
that may affect your progress, choose a realistic timeline for achieving your goals:
____ Complete degree in four semesters
____ Complete degree in 2 years, including summer and winter terms
____ Complete degree in more than two years
____ Transfer before completing a degree
Note: Circumstances may require that you modify your MAP in the future.
Go to STEP 6 on page 29
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CREATING YOUR MAP: STEP 6
Degree Tracker and MAP
CREATING YOUR MAP: STEP 5
Choosing a Realistic Timeline
Now that you know your degree requirements, have selected courses that interest you
CREATING
STEP
and have determined
a realisticYOUR
timeline MAP:
for achieving
your1goal, it is time to complete
your Degree Tracker
and create your
Master Academic
Plan (MAP).
Understanding
General
Education
at Nassau Community College
To complete the Degree Tracker and MAP for the Associate in Science (AS)
degree, turn to pages 30 and 31
To complete the Degree Tracker and MAP for the Associate in Arts (AA)
degree, turn to pages 32 and 33
AS DEGREE TRACKER
30
Fill in the specific courses you have selected to complete each requirement. The “COMMENTS” column includes instructions for using
MyNCC/Banner when searching for courses. Unlike the Course Lists in Step 4 which display every course that can be used to fulfill a
requirement, MyNCC/Banner only displays the courses that are actually offered in a given semester and indicates seat availability.
For helpful hints about using MyNCC/Banner, see APPENDIX II on page 41. After completing the tracker, create your MAP on page 31.
# CREDITS
REQUIRED
SELECTED
COURSES
ENGLISH COMPOSITION
6
ENG 101
ENG 102

Eligible students may take Honors ENG 108 and 109 instead of
ENG 101 and 102
HUMANITIES
6
__________
__________

A course will fulfill this requirement if one of its attributes listed
in Banner is “Humanities”
SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE
6
__________
__________

A course will fulfill this requirement if one of its attributes listed
in Banner is “Social and Behavioral Sciences”
MATHEMATICS
8
__________
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SCIENCE SEQUENCE
8
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__________
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Select one of the following sequences, based on results of College
Level Math (CLM) Test or completion of pre-requisites:
 MAT 122 and 123
 MAT 111 and 122 or 117 and 122
Select one of the following sequences to satisfy this requirement:
 BIO 109 - 110
 CHE 151 - 152
 PHY 101 - 102 or PHY 122 - 123 or PHY 151 - 152
 AHS 131 - 132
SCIENCE/MATHEMATICS ELECTIVES
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__________
__________
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS
COMMENTS
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OTHER LIBERAL ARTS
Select additional courses from any of the science and/or math classes
listed above (EXCEPT MAT 111 or 117) AND/OR choose from any of
the following courses:
 BIO level 200 or higher
 CHE level 201 or higher
 PHY level 200 or higher
 SCI 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 120, 150, 203
 MAT 131, MAT level 200 or higher
 CSC 120
Credits in excess of 14 will be applied to the “ELECTIVES” category
No course may be used to satisfy more than one category in the
“OTHER LIBERAL ARTS” section
Fine and Performing Arts
Literature
3
3
____________
____________
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Search for these courses in Banner by setting Subject on “All” and
Attribute Type on “Fine and Performing Arts” or “Literature”
Communication Arts
3
____________
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Search for Communication Arts courses in Banner by setting
Subject on “All” and Attribute Type on “Communication Arts”
Culture and Diversity
6
____________
____________

To satisfy the Culture and Diversity requirement, select 2
different courses from 2 separate subcategories listed below:
□ Global Awareness and Non-Western Cultures
□ Pluralism and Diversity
□ Western Heritage

Search for Culture and Diversity electives in Banner by setting
Subject on “All” and Attribute Type on “Global Aware and NonWest”, “Pluralism and Diversity” or “Western Heritage”
________________
________________
________________
________________

A combination of 0.5-credit and/or 1-credit physical activity classes
may be used to fulfill this requirement

Search for Physical Education activity classes in Banner by setting subject
on “All” and Attribute Type on “Physical Education”
________________
________________
________________
________________
________________
________________
________________
________________
________________

Credits earned above the minimum in any of the above areas
count as elective credits
At least 1 elective credit is required. However, choosing courses
which satisfy both an “OTHER LIBERAL ARTS” requirement AND a
“HUMANITIES” or “SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE”
requirement will necessitate taking 4, 7, 10 or 13 elective credits,
depending on how many courses “double-count”
If pre-requisites are needed before taking required Math/Science
courses, they count as electives. Ex. MAT 109, CHE 107
IMPORTANT NOTE: A course which
satisfies a requirement in “Other Liberal
Arts” may also satisfy a Humanities or
Social and Behavioral Science
requirement above, if it has both
attributes. Although the course may
satisfy two requirements (i.e. “doublecounts”) it only earns credit once. This
credit deficit must be made up with
additional elective credit (see
Comments under “ELECTIVES” category
below.)
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
ELECTIVES
2
1 – 13
IMPORTANT NOTE:
 Any credit-level course can be
used as an elective
 Certain courses can ONLY be used
as electives - see page 25
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED
66
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NOTE: AT LEAST 33 OF THE 66 CREDITS MUST BE EARNED AT NCC
YOUR Master Academic Plan (MAP) – AS Degree
31
Based on the timeline you chose on page 28, and using the courses you selected for
your AS Degree Tracker on page 30, construct your MAP by completing one grid below for
each semester you plan to attend. Be sure to include any required remedial courses.
Consultation with an Academic Advisor may be helpful when constructing your MAP.

Circle the semester and fill in the year represented by each individual grid.

List the courses/requirements you plan to complete in that semester. You
may take a maximum of 1 course during a winter term and no more than
17 credits each fall, spring or summer term.

This MAP is a modifiable document. Circumstances can change and may
necessitate adjusting your timeline and/or course selections.
FALL WINTER SPRING SUMMER 2013
ENG 101
ART 111
BIO 109
PSY 203
MAT 111
TOTAL
FALL WINTER SPRING SUMMER 20___
CREDITS
3
3
4
3
4
17
CREDITS
TOTAL
FALL WINTER SPRING SUMMER 20___
CREDITS
TOTAL
TOTAL
FALL WINTER SPRING SUMMER 20___
CREDITS
FALL WINTER SPRING SUMMER 20___
CREDITS
TOTAL
CREDITS
TOTAL
FALL WINTER SPRING SUMMER 20___
CREDITS
TOTAL
TOTAL
FALL WINTER SPRING SUMMER 20___
FALL WINTER SPRING SUMMER 20___
FALL WINTER SPRING SUMMER 20___
CREDITS
TOTAL
CREDITS
FALL WINTER SPRING SUMMER 20___
TOTAL
CREDITS
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AA DEGREE TRACKER
Fill in the specific courses you have selected to complete each requirement. The “COMMENTS” column includes instructions for using
MyNCC/Banner when searching for courses. Unlike the Course Lists in Step 4 which display every course that can be used to fulfill a
requirement, MyNCC/Banner only displays the courses that are actually offered in a given semester and indicates seat availability.
For helpful hints about using MyNCC/Banner, see APPENDIX II on page 41. After completing the tracker, create your MAP on page 33.
# CREDITS
REQUIRED
SELECTED
COURSES
ENGLISH COMPOSITION
6
ENG 101
ENG 102

Eligible students may take Honors ENG 108 and 109 instead of ENG
101 and 102
LANGUAGE ARTS
Literature Elective (3 cr)
6
___________

___________

Search for Literature electives in Banner by setting Subject on “All”
and Attribute Type on “Literature”
Search for Communication Arts courses in Banner by setting Subject
on “All” and Attribute Type on “Communication Arts”
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Communication Arts (3 cr)
HUMANITIES
9
COMMENTS

___________

___________
___________
(Fine and
Performing Arts)
SCIENCE
Lab Science (4 cr)
MATHEMATICS
Math (3-4 cr)
SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE


___________

A course will fulfill this requirement if one of its attributes listed in
Banner is “Lab Science” or “Non-Lab Science”

Credits in excess of 6 will be applied to the “ELECTIVES” category
___________

Search for Math electives in Banner by setting Subject on “All” and
Attribute Type on “Mathematics”
___________

Select Computer Science course from CSC 104, 120 or 130 only
___________
___________
___________
___________

Social Science courses must be selected from at least three
different social science departments
A course will fulfill this requirement if one of its attributes listed in
Banner is “Social and Behavioral Sciences”
At least one course must be in history
A combination of 0.5-credit and/or 1-credit physical activity classes
may be used to fulfill this requirement
Search for Physical Education activity classes in Banner by setting
Subject on “All” and Attribute Type on “Physical Education”
6
Math (3-4 cr) OR
Computer Science (3-4 cr)
12
(History)
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
CULTURE AND DIVERSITY
2
6
IMPORTANT NOTE: A course which
satisfies this requirement may also satisfy a
Literature, Social and Behavioral Science or
Humanities requirement above, if it has
both attributes. Although the course may
satisfy two requirements (i.e. “doublecounts”) it only earns credit once. This
credit deficit must be made up with
additional elective credit (see Comments
under “ELECTIVES” category below.)
ELECTIVES
12 - 18
IMPORTANT NOTE:


Any credit-level course can be
used as an elective
Certain courses can ONLY be used
as electives - see page 25
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED
66

___________
7
Lab Science (4 cr) OR
Non-lab Science (3 cr)

Humanities electives must be selected from at least two different
humanities departments
A course will fulfill this requirement if one of its attributes listed in
Banner is “Humanities”
You may take no more than 3 credits in English and no more than 3
credits in Communications to satisfy this category
At least 3 credits must be in the Fine and Performing Arts
category. Search for these courses in Banner by setting Subject on
“All” and Attribute Type on “Fine and Performing Arts”
Credits in excess of 7 will be applied to the “ELECTIVES” category
A course will fulfill this requirement if one of its attributes listed in
Banner is “Lab Science”
___________
___________
___________
___________
___________
___________
___________
___________
___________
___________
___________
___________
___________
___________

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
Select 2 different courses from 2 separate subcategories listed
below:
□ Global Awareness and Non-Western Cultures
□ Pluralism and Diversity
□ Western Heritage

Search for Culture and Diversity electives in Banner by setting
Subject on “All” and Attribute Type on “Global Aware and NonWest”, “Pluralism and Diversity” or “Western Heritage”

Credits earned above the minimum in any of the above areas count
as elective credits

At least 12 elective credits are required. However, choosing courses
which satisfy both a “CULTURE AND DIVERSITY” requirement AND a
“HUMANITIES”, “LITERATURE” or “SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL
SCIENCE” requirement will necessitate taking 15 or 18 credits,
depending on how many courses “double-count”
NOTE: AT LEAST 33 OF THE 66 CREDITS MUST BE EARNED AT NCC
YOUR Master Academic Plan (MAP) – AA Degree
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Based on the timeline you chose on page 28, and using the courses you selected for
your AA Degree Tracker on page 32, construct your MAP by completing one grid below for
each semester you plan to attend. Be sure to include any required remedial courses.
Consultation with an Academic Advisor may be helpful when constructing your MAP.

Circle the semester and fill in the year represented by each individual grid.

List the courses/requirements you plan to complete in that semester. You
may take a maximum of 1 course during a winter term and no more than
17 credits each fall, spring or summer term.

This MAP is a modifiable document. Circumstances can change and may
necessitate adjusting your timeline and/or course selections.
FALL WINTER SPRING SUMMER 2013
ENG 101
ART 111
SCI 103
SOC 201
MAT 101
TOTAL
FALL WINTER SPRING SUMMER 20___
CREDITS
3
3
4
3
3
16
CREDITS
TOTAL
FALL WINTER SPRING SUMMER 20___
CREDITS
TOTAL
TOTAL
FALL WINTER SPRING SUMMER 20___
CREDITS
FALL WINTER SPRING SUMMER 20___
CREDITS
TOTAL
CREDITS
TOTAL
FALL WINTER SPRING SUMMER 20___
CREDITS
TOTAL
TOTAL
FALL WINTER SPRING SUMMER 20___
FALL WINTER SPRING SUMMER 20___
FALL WINTER SPRING SUMMER 20___
CREDITS
TOTAL
CREDITS
FALL WINTER SPRING SUMMER 20___
TOTAL
CREDITS
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APPENDICES
Appendix I: Glossary of Terms – page 37
Appendix II: MyNCC/Banner Helpful Hints – page 41
Appendix III: Remedial/Developmental Requirements and Restrictions – page 45
Appendix IV: Directory of Campus Resources – page 47
APPENDIX I
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Academic Advisor - a professional who helps you understand your degree requirements and how to select appropriate
courses to fulfill them, helps you develop strategies for academic success and assists you in long-range academic
planning
Academic Probation - restricts a student to part-time study (11.5 credits or less) due to low GPA
Academic Standing - determined by the quality of a student’s academic performance as indicated by grade point
average (GPA) and progress in completing courses
Associate in Arts (AA) - a degree with an English, social science and humanities foundation for students transferring
to upper-division study in areas such as English, foreign languages, allied health sciences, history, music, theatre,
philosophy, psychology and sociology
Associate in Science (AS) - a degree with a math and science foundation for students transferring to upper-division
study in areas such as biology, chemistry, mathematics, physical sciences, physics, engineering and computer science
Attribute - a characteristic that enables a course to fulfill a specific requirement (ex. Communication Arts, Fine and
Performing Arts, Western Heritage)
Change of Program - form which must be completed to change major; requires signature of entering department
chairperson or an academic advisor for liberal arts majors; some programs (ex. Nursing, Radiologic Technology,
Mortuary Science among others) require an application and screening process - consult specific departments for
application information and deadline dates
Class Schedule - the days and times your courses meet in a particular semester
CLEP (College Level Examination Program) - a national, computer-based testing program designed to help students
earn credit for college-level learning accomplished through non-traditional study or on-the-job training; credit is only
awarded at NCC for certain subjects in which the student has earned an established minimum grade on the CLEP test;
administered through the Office of Continuing Education
CLM (College Level Math) Test - required for a student who wishes to enroll in pre-calculus (MAT 111) or calculus
(MAT 112/122) but has not completed the appropriate pre-requisite course (MAT 109 or 111); recommended only if
student has achieved the required math background through prior study (i.e., algebra and trigonometry background
for a student who wishes to enroll in MAT 111 and pre-calculus background for a student who wishes to enroll in MAT
112 or 122); it is the student’s responsibility to request the CLM through the Placement Testing Office in Building U.
College Catalog - found on the college website (www.ncc.edu); students are responsible for reading the rules and
regulations of the college described in the catalog; outlines the student’s academic and financial responsibilities and
liabilities; contains information about academic departments and programs of study as well as course descriptions
Co-requisite - a course which must be taken at the same time as another course
Credit - a numerical value assigned to a course; a minimum number of credits must be completed to earn a degree (66
for the liberal arts AA and AS degrees); credits are not equal to the number of hours spent in class (ex. a 3-credit
English course meets for 2 ½ hours per week while a 3-credit studio art class may meet for 4 hours or more per week.)
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Credit Equivalent - a numerical value assigned to a non-credit, preparatory or “remedial” course; student does not
earn college credit for the course; because the course requires the same amount of work as a credit-bearing course,
the credit equivalent counts towards full-time study for tuition, financial aid and health insurance purposes, if
applicable (ex. RDG 001 is a non-credit course but carries 4 credit equivalents – see page 45)
CRN Number - Course Reference Number; a five-digit number used to identify a specific section of a specific course in
the MyNCC/Banner system
Degree Evaluation - a tool that evaluates your progress towards completing your degree; found in the “Student
Records” link in the Student and Financial Aid menu of the MyNCC/Banner system
Discipline - a branch of instruction or learning; a subject area (ex. the disciplines of history and economics)
Distance Learning - also called Distance Education; a planned teaching/learning experience in which the teacher and
student are separated by physical distance and/or time and use a wide spectrum of media to communicate with each
other; course requirements are satisfied using video, audio and/or computer-based material. See Online Course and
Telecourse
Dropping Courses - disenrolling from a course within the first 3 weeks of school (tuition refund period); may be done
via MyNCC/Banner; no faculty permission required; student will receive a partial refund (see “Refund Period”) if
dropping the course results in part-time status (less than 12 credits/credit-equivalents)
DSST Exams - nationally recognized computer-based testing program designed to help students earn credit for collegelevel learning accomplished through non-traditional study or on-the-job training; credit is awarded at NCC for certain
subjects in which the student has earned an established minimum grade on the test; administered through the Office
of Continuing Education
Educational Counselor - a counselor who works with at-risk students on academic probation who require special
attention to recover academically
Electives - courses that do not fulfill specific attribute categories but are needed to reach the 66 credits required for
the AA and AS degrees; courses that give the liberal arts student an opportunity to explore areas outside of the liberal
arts (ex. Business, Criminal Justice); additional liberal arts courses not needed for a specific requirement which allow
for more in-depth study in a student’s area of interest
GED Program - an alternative program for students who have not graduated from high school or obtained a General
Equivalency Diploma through testing; students earn 24 college credits in specific subjects while completing
requirements for the GED; credits earned in the program count towards the Associate Degree
Grade Point Average (GPA) - a number which reflects a student’s academic progress; see “Grading System” and
“Grade Point Average” in college catalog
Hybrid Course - a course that requires a combination of attendance in the classroom as well as online work via the
internet
Incomplete Grade (INC) - may be assigned to a student who has not satisfied all the academic requirements for a
course but can reasonably be expected to complete the work; assigned at the discretion of the instructor; missing
work must be completed by the end of the following semester or the “INC” grade will convert to an “F” (Failure)
Liberal Arts - a broad term for the academic areas of social sciences, natural sciences, mathematics, fine arts,
literature and the humanities
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Life Experience Credit - credit granted by some academic departments for knowledge obtained through practical, realworld experience; assessment of eligibility for life experience credit is done by the chairperson of the corresponding
academic department according to departmental criteria
Matriculated - enrolled in a college or university as a degree-seeking student; requires submitting proof of high school
diploma or GED and official transcripts from prior college work as well as completion of placement testing, unless
exempt
MyNCC/Banner - NCC’s online student information and registration system which allows all students to view their
academic and financial records and allows students to register independently (unless restricted)
NCC ID # - often called your “N” number (because it begins with “N”); referred to as “USER ID” in the MyNCC/Banner
system; should be memorized because it is needed for all college business
Non-Degree - attending classes without matriculating (not enrolled in a degree program); appropriate for students
only needing to take a few courses; student is prevented from enrolling in courses that require placement testing as a
prerequisite, unless exempt from testing
Online Course - a course conducted solely via the internet using Blackboard Learn 9; enrolled students access the
course using their NCC ID #s and passwords
Placement Tests - standardized tests in English, Math and Reading administered to all incoming matriculated students,
unless exempt due to minimum required SAT/ACT scores and/or transfer of college credits in English and/or Math;
Math placement exam places students into remedial Math (MAT 001 or 002) or MAT 100 which only permits
enrollment in MAT 100, 101, 102, 109 and 118; students wishing to enrolling in pre-calc (MAT 111) or calculus (MAT
112 or 122) will require the CLM test (see CLM Test) unless pre-requisite courses have been completed.
Prerequisite Course - a course which must be completed before taking another course
Refund Period - if a course is dropped within the first 3 weeks of the spring or fall semester, a student may be entitled
to a partial refund, if registration drops below full-time (less than 12 credits/credit-equivalents); percentage of refund
decreases each week - check bill and/or bursar for specific dates and percentages
Remedial Course - a non-credit (see “Credit Equivalent”) math, reading or English course that prepares a student for
college-level work; requirement based on placement test results; student must enroll in any required remedial course
beginning in the first semester of enrollment, cannot withdraw from the course and must continue with remedial
courses in subsequent semesters until each course is satisfied; completed remedial courses are graded “S” or “U” and
do not affect GPA; if student stops attending a remedial course, a grade of “UU” (which does not affect GPA) will be
assigned at semester’s end and is counted as an attempt; if a remedial is not satisfied within three attempts, student
will be dismissed from the college
Residency Requirement - the minimum number of credits of required coursework that must be completed at NCC in
order to obtain a degree or certificate; 33 credits for degrees and 15 credits for certificates; transfer credit or credit
earned from AP, IB or CLEP/DSST exams or from Life Experience is NOT considered credit completed in residence
Semester - a fifteen-week period of time when classes are in session during fall (September – December) and spring
(mid-January through mid-May); referred to as “Term” in the MyNCC/Banner system
Summer Session - sessions offered May through August; may enroll for a maximum of 17 credits for summer; referred
to as “Term” in the MyNCC/Banner system
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SUNY GER (SUNY General Education Requirements) - courses that must be completed toward a Bachelors Degree
from any SUNY school; selecting courses at NCC that have a SUNY GER Attribute in MyNCC/Banner will satisfy the
corresponding requirement for a Bachelor’s degree if transferring to a SUNY school; see page 14
Telecourse - also known as “College of the Air”; a fully-credited, college-level course that combines the viewing of
television programs, video/DVD, streaming media via the internet and/or radio broadcasts with independent
assignments and a minimal number of on-campus meetings
Term - see “Semester,” “Summer Session” or “Winterim”
Transfer Credit - credits applied for coursework completed elsewhere; may be awarded as a result of equivalent
college-level courses completed in high school or at another college with a minimum grade of “C” earned, by meeting
minimum required scores in acceptable AP, IB or CLEP/DSST exams or by credit for work completed during military
service or police academy attendance; must submit official transcripts and/or exam results to Admissions prior to the
student’s first semester, or to the Registrar thereafter, to earn transfer credit
Unofficial Withdrawal - students who stop attending class but do not follow the official withdrawal policy (see
“Withdrawal” below) will be assigned a grade of “UW” at semester’s end; a “UW” grade is counted as an “F” in the
GPA calculation; cannot withdraw from a remedial course – a grade of “UU” will be assigned at semester’s end if a
student stops attending the class; a semester in which a “UU” is assigned counts as one attempt toward the maximum
three attempts allowed in a remedial course (see “Remedial Course” above)
Waitlist - a feature in MyNCC/Banner that allows students to place their names in line for a seat in a closed course,
should one become available; if someone drops the class and a seat becomes available, the first student on the list is
notified via email and has 24 hours to accept the seat or it will be offered to the next student on the waitlist; not
available for all courses
Winterim - a three-week session offered between fall and spring semesters; classes meet five days per week; only one
course may be attempted; limited course offerings; listed as a “Term” in the MyNCC/Banner system
Withdrawal - disenrolling from a credit class after the drop/tuition refund period has ended (from the beginning of the
4th week until the end of the 9th week of the semester – check academic calendar for exact dates); professor is
required to approve a withdrawal request and sign the In Person Drop/Add Form during this “automatic withdrawal”
period and student must submit signed form to the Registrar, Tower Building, Lower Level; a grade of “W” (which has
no affect on the GPA) will be assigned at semester’s end; since some professors may allow a student to withdraw
beyond the “automatic withdrawal” period, consult with your professor; cannot withdraw from a remedial course –
see “Remedial Course” on page 39
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APPENDIX II
MyNCC/Banner HELPFUL HINTS
For detailed directions about navigating the MyNCC/Banner Student Information System, refer to the
“MyNCC Video Tutorials” available on the college web site. Click on MyNCC and search under “Quick
Links.”
FINDING COURSES
When using the “Look Up Classes” or the “Add or Drop Classes” links, your results will appear as shown
here:
Clicking on the hyperlinked course reference number (CRN) brings
up a new page with information about the course, including if it is
reserved for a specific population. On the new page, clicking on
the title hyperlink will allow you to view pre- or co-requisites;
clicking on “View Catalog Entry” will show the course description.
To register, click on open box and hit the “Enter” key on keyboard
or click “Register” at the bottom of the screen.

Note: If there is already a waitlist for the section, when you try to
register, you will only be given the option to put yourself on the
waitlist. You will NOT be able to register for the course!
Subject and
Course Number
WL Cap = # students that can waitlist
WL Act = # students on waitlist
WL Rem = # waitlist spots remaining
A dual listed course (indicated by “XL”)
is the same course offered with 2
different subjects/course numbers
(Ex. AFR 152/MUS 207).
If a course is dual-listed, the XL Cap
reflects the total number of students
who can enroll under either
subject/course number.
Assigned instructor; TBA means
professor has not been assigned yet.
“C” indicates this
section is closed.
Course section
which generally
corresponds with
letters on
schedule grid
Waitlist is available for this course.
Days and times the class meets
M = Monday
T = Tuesday
W = Wednesday
R = Thursday
F = Friday
S = Saturday
U = Sunday
IMPORTANT NOTE: Be sure to
check whether your classes
meet during AM or PM hours.
Date
range for
the
course
meeting
Location of
the class
List of attributes for
this course
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NARROWING YOUR RESULTS IN MYNCC/BANNER
Sometimes, there may be
more courses that fit your
selection criteria than can fit
on the screen and this
message appears.
If you get this message you
may get better results by
narrowing your choices in
some of the ways indicated
below:





Set the “Session” on Day, Evening, Friday Evening, Online, Telecourse or Weekend, depending on
preference
Consider specifying an “Attribute Type”
Select a course number, if known
Indicate “Part of Term” when looking for a class that meets in only part of the semester
(ex. Physical Education classes only meeting in the first half or second half of the semester)
Indicate specific days and/or times you wish to attend class
Note: Using too many search parameters simultaneously may result in no classes meeting your
search criteria.
USING THE WAITLIST
As shown on Page 41, the “Waitlist” may be active for some courses. If a course is closed, placing yourself
on the waitlist puts you in line for a seat, should a registered student drop the class. In this case, the first
student on the waitlist is offered the seat via his/her NCC email account and has only 24 hours from the
time the email was sent to accept the seat. If the seat is not taken, the spot will be offered to the next
student on the list, and so on.
When using the waitlist, you should:




Make a realistic assessment of whether you actually have a chance of gaining entry to the class.
Consider registering for a full schedule of courses rather than relying on obtaining a seat in a closed
course to complete your schedule.
Check your email regularly so you don’t miss your opportunity to add the class if a seat is offered to
you.
Drop yourself from the waitlist if you are no longer interested in obtaining a seat in the class.
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BLOCKED FROM REGISTERING FOR A COURSE
Not every section of every course is available to all students. You may be unable to register for a course
because you have never taken the prerequisite, making you ineligible at this time. You may be blocked
from registering for a course if it has a co-requisite. This requires registering for BOTH courses. For
example, Learning Communities are paired classes with a common theme (see page 14.) You cannot take
one class without also taking the other; you may register for these co-requisites by inserting both CRN
numbers in the boxes at the bottom of the “Add or Drop Classes” screen (under “Add Classes Worksheet”)
and submitting the changes.
You may be blocked from registering for a specific section of a course because it is reserved for students in
a certain major or for the Honors Program, for example. You may still be eligible to take the course; try
registering for a different section which may not be reserved. If you believe you are being blocked from
registering for a course that you are entitled to enroll in, check with the Registrar’s Office.
SPECIAL COURSE SYMBOLS
When searching for classes, the “Sec” (signifying Section) column on your results page often contains
special symbols that may indicate something particular about that course section. Examples of these are
included in the table below. The designations are sometimes difficult to interpret; you will probably
become familiar with them through trial and error. If you select a course section that is reserved, you will
be blocked from registering and will get a message telling you so.
SYMBOL
Y
OL
+
BE
ES
H
?
~
DESCRIPTION
All sections designated by “Y” (ex. YA, YB) are telecourses (See Appendix I, page 39)
All sections designated by “OL” (ex. OLA, OLB) are online courses (See Appendix I, page 39)
Designates a “Hybrid” course (see APPENDIX I, page 38)
When it appears in the first 2 positions of a section designation, generally indicates a section reserved for the Basic Education
program (ex. Sec. BEA)
When it appears in the first 2 positions of a section designation, generally indicates a section reserved for ESL students (ex. Sec.
ESA)
Indicates an Honors class when used in the third position of a section designation (ex. Sec. A1H)
Designates a combo course which is reserved for a certain population of students
Designates a course which is part of a Learning Community (see page 14)
HOW TO READ YOUR SCHEDULE
You can view your schedule in MyNCC/Banner in two ways:
 Week at a Glance
 Student Detail Schedule
Week at a Glance
Verify that you are viewing the correct term. Click on “Week at a Glance” and view your schedule,
displayed by day and time in a calendar-style format. The display will be for the “Week of…” starting
with the first week of the semester. If the semester begins on Tuesday, it will appear as if you have
no Monday classes. By clicking on “Next Week” you will view the classes which meet on Monday as
well. Courses which do not meet for a full semester will only appear on the calendar during the weeks
the course is actually conducted.
Note: The “Week at a Glance” display does not correspond directly to the NCC Academic Calendar. It
does not reflect when classes are not in session or days with an altered schedule (ex. Monday class
schedule meeting on a Tuesday.) Please consult the calendar on the NCC website to confirm when
classes are in session.
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Student Detail Schedule
Verify that you are viewing the correct term. Click on “Student Detail Schedule” and click “Submit” to read
a printer-friendly version. An example of the schedule in this format with keys to understanding it is
displayed below:
Current Schedule
(Total credit hours include credit equivalents of remedial courses)
Total Credit Hours: 7.000
CRN
Course
Number
Title
Reg. Credits Grade Mode
Stat
Date Range
Days
Time
Location
13938 ENG 101
KA
COMPOSITION 1
RW
3.000
Standard
Sep 02, 2008 - Dec
23, 2008
TR
1:00
pm 2:15
pm
G Building Scott E. Ash
235 (G)
11258 MAT 101
JA
CONCEPTS OF
MATH
RW
3.000
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Sep 02, 2008 - Dec
23, 2008
MW
12:30
pm 1:45
pm
A Cluster
215 (A)
10573 NCC 101
G3
COLLEGE
EXPERIENCE
RW
1.000
Standard
F
11:00
am 12:15
pm
G Building TBA
223 (G)
This column identifies
the course by its title.
The subject and
number designation
(ex. NCC 101) and
section (ex. G3) of
the courses in which
you are registered
Indicates number of
credits earned for each
course or credit
equivalents for
remedial courses.
Indicates whether
registration for the
course occurred via
the web (RW) or
in-person at the
Registrar (RE).
The CRN or “Course Reference Number” is a unique
identifier for a particular section of a specific course
Standard grade
mode will result
in a letter grade
A through F.
Satisfactory/
Unsatisfactory is
the grading
mode for noncredit courses
and results in a
grade of S or U.
Sep 02, 2008 - Dec
23, 2008
Assigned
Instructor
TBA
Class meeting times and
campus location; pay
attention to am or pm.
Your class meets
during this range of
dates.
Certain classes (½
credit Physical
Education classes
for example) will
meet for less than a
full semester so it is
important to check
these dates.
Days of the week that class meets
M = Monday
T = Tuesday
W= Wednesday
R= Thursday
F= Friday
S= Saturday
U = Sunday
Professor’s name; TBA means the
professor has not been assigned yet.
USING THE DEGREE EVALUATION
One option in the “Student Records” menu is the “Degree Evaluation.” This tool will help you assess your
progress towards fulfilling your degree requirements, according to your current major. If you are
considering changing majors, you can do a “What If?” analysis to evaluate how your completed credits will
apply to the new major. It is highly recommended that you use the Degree Evaluation tool before
registering for your courses each semester or before meeting with an advisor to discuss your future plans.
Running a Degree Evaluation after registering will enable you to determine whether the courses you
selected are actually fulfilling the requirements you intended to complete.
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APPENDIX III
REMEDIAL/DEVELOPMENTAL REQUIREMENTS and RESTRICTIONS
Remedial courses are a condition of your acceptance and must be taken during your first semester in
attendance. After three unsuccessful attempts in the same remedial course, you will be dismissed from the
college. Please view the college catalog at http://collegecatalog.ncc.edu for more details about these
policies.
REMEDIAL COURSE SEQUENCE
Remedial
Credit Course
ENG 001
ENG 101
RDG 001*#
RDG 002
RDG 101 or other credit course
MAT 001**
MAT 002
Credit course by advisement
* RDG 003: If you placed into RDG 001, you have the option of taking RDG 003. This intensive course is a combination
of RDG 001 and RDG 002 and gives you the opportunity to complete the reading remedial requirements in a single
semester. An Academic Advisor can help you decide whether this course is appropriate for you.
#
Students enrolled in RDG 001 and RDG 003 will be retested in class during the first week of school. If your
placement improves as a result of the retest, it is your responsibility to register for the next appropriate placement
level.
**MAT 003: If you placed into MAT 001, you have the option of taking MAT 003. This intensive course is a combination
of MAT 001 and MAT 002 and gives you the opportunity to complete the math remedial requirements in a single
semester. An Academic Advisor can help you decide whether this course is appropriate for you.
Note: If you have placed into 2 or more remedial courses, you must also enroll in NCC 101 (see page 14)
NON-CREDIT COURSES COUNT TOWARDS FULL TIME ENROLLMENT
All non-credit courses count as hours for full-time enrollment, billing, financial aid and health
insurance purposes (if applicable).
Example: ENG 001 is a non-credit course but is the equivalent of 3 credits.
CREDIT EQUIVALENTS FOR NON-CREDIT COURSES
3
Non-Credit (0) Course
RDG 001
RDG 002
RDG 003
ENG 001
MAT 001
MAT 002
MAT 003
Credit Equivalent
4
3
6
3
3
4.5
6
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RESTRICTIONS IMPACTING STUDENTS WITH REMEDIAL PLACEMENTS
IF YOUR PLACEMENT IS ENG 001,
YOU MAY NOT ENROLL IN:
ASL
AFR 170, 197
ART 100, 102, 103, 104, 124, 201,
202, 203
BIO 109
CHE
CMP (except CMP 100)
COM
CRJ
CSC
ENG (credit-level)
Foreign Languages
FRS
HIS 270
ITE
MAT (except MAT 001, 002, 003)
MDC 101, 102, 130
PHI
PHY (except PHY 120)
PSA
SCI 141
IF YOUR PLACEMENT IS RDG 001,
YOU MAY NOT ENROLL IN:
ASL
AFR 140, 141, 143, 170, 197, 200,
201, 203
ART 100, 102, 103, 104, 124, 201,
202, 203
BIO 109
CHE
CMP (except CMP 100)
COM
CRJ
CSC
DAN 101
ENG 101
Note: Even if your placement is ENG 101,
you may not enroll in this course until
RDG 001 has been satisfied
Foreign Languages
FRS
GEO (except GEO 202)
HIS
ITE
MAT (except MAT 001, 002, 003)
MDC 101, 102, 130
PHI
PHY (except PHY 120)
POL
PSA
RDG (credit-level)
THR 100, 101, 103, 104, 107, 201
IF YOUR PLACEMENT IS MAT 001 OR 002,
YOU MAY NOT ENROLL IN:
CHE
CMP (except CMP 100)
CSC
ECO 207, 208
ITE
MAT (credit-level)
PHY (except 120)
IF YOUR PLACEMENT IS RDG 002,
YOU MAY NOT ENROLL IN:
ASL
AFR 143, 170, 197, 201
ART 100, 102, 103, 104, 124, 201,
202, 203
BIO 109
CHE
COM
CRJ 230
DAN 101
Foreign Languages
GEO (except GEO 202)
HIS (except HIS 105, 106, 136, 140,
176, 177, 178, 190, 219, 220, 221,
222, 234)
PHI
PHY (except PHY 120)
POL (except 111)
RDG (credit-level)
THR 100, 101, 103, 104, 107, 201
IF YOU PLACED INTO ANY TWO REMEDIAL COURSES,
YOU MAY NOT ENROLL IN:
ACC 101
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APPENDIX IV
DIRECTORY OF CAMPUS RESOURCES*
Academic Advisement Center
Admissions
Banner Help Desk
Bursar
Career Development Center
Center for Students with
Disabilities
Center for Educational and
Retention Counseling
Center for Veteran’s Affairs
Center for Service Learning
CLEP/DSST Testing
Continuing Education
Dean of Students
Distance Learning
Financial Aid Office
Academic advisement for all liberal arts
students with one or no remedial
courses
Non-liberal arts students should seek
advisement in their departments
Applications and transfer credit
evaluation for new students
Reset Banner PIN
Limited technical support
Payments for tuition, transcripts,
immunization records
Certificate of Residency forms
Vocational Assessment
Information on careers
Career workshops
Advisement and assistance for students
with documented physical, hearing,
visual, psychiatric and learning
disabilities
Advisement for students in “D”
academic standing
Study skills workshops
Assists veterans in obtaining
government educational benefits
Provides referrals to services that help
veterans transition to college
Resource for students and faculty
interested in civic engagement and
social responsibility
Testing programs for earning college
credit for non-traditional learning
Information and registration for oncampus testing
Non-credit courses for enrichment and
standardized test preparation
Disciplinary actions, excused and
medical withdrawals, emergency loans,
academic dismissals
Administration of online and
telecourses
Financial Aid information and
applications
Building U
516-572-7436
www.ncc.edu/advisement
Tower 2nd floor
516-572-7346
516-572-9980
Tower Lower Level^
516-572-7325
Building M, Room 14
516-572-7696
Building U
516-572-7241
TTY: 516-572-7617
Building M, Room 19
516-572-7141
Tower Plaza Level
516-572-9775
Tower Plaza Level
516-572-9775
Office of Continuing Education
356 East Road
516-572-9947
355 East Road
516-572-7472
CCB 312
516-572-7376
351 Harmon Avenue
516-572-7883
Tower 3rd floor
516-572-7396
*At the time of publication, NCC’s phone system is being upgraded; telephone numbers may not be accurate; check www.ncc.edu.
^ This office may be temporarily relocated; check www.ncc.edu for the current location.
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Health Services Office
Honors Office
International Education
Job Placement Office
Math, Computer Science and
Information Technology Help
Centers:
Math Center
Math Success Center
Computer Learning Center
Placement Testing
Project PIN
Screening of immunization forms, first
aid care, Physical Education waivers,
counseling and referrals, health
insurance information and accident
claim forms
Information about the Honors Program
Advisement for Honors students
Permission to enroll in Honors courses,
if eligible
Tower Lower Level^
516-572-7123
International student concerns
F-1 Visa issues
Study Abroad
Assistance for current/former students
who are seeking full/part-time work,
student aide jobs, internships and
summer work
Life Sciences Building,
Rooms 141-146
516-572-7053
Building M, Room 39
516-572-7132
For students in credit math courses:
Drop-in help, extra help classes and
tutoring by appointment; textbooks
and solution manuals available for
use in the center
For students in remedial math courses:
Walk-in help with homework, selflearning and study skills; individual
and group tutoring; assistance with
math and test anxiety
For students enrolled in CSC, CMP and
ITE courses:
Drop-in help, one-on-one tutoring,
programming help classes, assistance
with assignments, projects or general
computer questions
Scheduling and administration of
Placement Tests
Remedial dismissals
Obtain college picture ID
B 130
516-572-7394
Psychological Counseling
Confidential psychological counseling
and referrals
Public Safety
Lost and found, requests for aid,
complaint reports
Bradley Hall, Room 1
516-572-7194
B 116
516-572-6878
B 225
516-572-6870
Building U
516-572-7780
Public Safety Office or
Public Safety Station, Tower Lower
516-572-7100
Level
Building M, Room 9
516-572-7698
Public Safety Office
Emergencies 516-572-7111
Non-emergency 516-572-7100
*At the time of publication, NCC’s phone system is being upgraded; telephone numbers may not be accurate; check www.ncc.edu.
^ This office may be temporarily relocated; check www.ncc.edu for the current location.
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Registrar
Scholarships
Student Activities Office
Student Financial Affairs
Student Personnel Services
Registration, Drop/Add, graduation
applications, transfer credit evaluation
for continuing students
Scholarship information and
applications
Clubs
Social, cultural and recreational
activities
Monetary issues
Tower Lower Level^
516-572-7131
NCC Foundation
364 Rice Circle
516-572-0670
CCB, Room 150
516-572-7148
Tower 5th floor
516-572-7326
Academic advisement for liberal arts
students:
 with two or more remedial
courses
 in “B” academic standing
Transfer counseling
Information and/or applications for
other colleges
Building M, Room 11
516-572-7506
Vehicle Registration
Register your vehicle for campus
parking
Women’s Center
Programming, counseling, referral and
information on topics relevant to
women
Individualized and group instruction in
expository and creative writing,
research and documentation, grammar
and usage; assistance with language
development and learning for ESL
students; weekly appointments and
drop-in help; tutoring also available at
network computers or online by e-mail;
PC lab for word processing and internet
research
Go to www.ncc.edu
Click on “MyNCC”
Click on “Vehicle Registration”
Complete Vehicle Registration
Application
Building M, Room 14
516-572-7696
Transfer Office
Writing Center
Building M, Room 4
516-572-7127
Bradley Hall Ballroom
516-572-7195
Library Annex – Room L-233
516-572-3595
*At the time of publication, NCC’s phone system is being upgraded; telephone numbers may not be accurate; check www.ncc.edu.
^ This office may be temporarily relocated; check www.ncc.edu for the current location.
Thanks to our director,
Dr. John Spiegel,
for his support of this endeavor
and to my colleagues at the
Academic Advisement Center
for their contributions to the
Master Academic Plan.
Special thanks to
Diana Cannone
for her ongoing involvement
in maintaining the accuracy
of this publication.
Thanks also to
Thomas Conigliaro
and the Printing and Publications Department
for going above and beyond in
accommodating our printing needs.
-Nancy Rothbaum