Darton State College 2015-2016 Catalog
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Campus Service Directory |
2 |
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President's Message |
4 |
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Table of Contents |
6 |
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College Calendar |
7 |
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General Information |
12 |
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A. The College |
12 |
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B. Accreditation and Approval |
12 |
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C. Vision Statement |
13 |
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D. Mission Statement |
13 |
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E. Degrees and Certificates |
14 |
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F. The Campus |
14 |
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G. Off-Campus Classes |
15 |
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Campus Disruptions |
16 |
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Department of Public Safety |
16 |
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Admissions |
18 |
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A. General |
18 |
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B. Standards for Admission |
18 |
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C. Learning Support Requirements |
26 |
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D. Acceptance and Admission Status |
26 |
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E. Transfer Credit from Other Institutions |
27 |
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F. Validation of Residency |
27 |
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Records |
28 |
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A. Transcripts and Transfer of Records |
28 |
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B. Access to Student Records |
28 |
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C. Registration |
28 |
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D. Web Registration |
28 |
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E. Advising / Early Registration |
29 |
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F. Withdrawal from the College |
29 |
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G. Withdrawal from Individual Courses |
29 |
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H. Student Medical Withdrawals |
29 |
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I. Military Withdrawals |
30 |
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J. Changes to Attendance Policy |
30 |
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Financial Information |
31 |
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A. Fees and Costs |
31 |
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B. Senior Citizens |
33 |
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C. Refunds |
33 |
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D. Definition of Legal Resident |
34 |
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E. Appeal of Residency Classification |
35 |
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F. Student Financial Aid |
35 |
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Student Affairs |
37 |
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Philosophy and Objectives |
37 |
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A. Department of Campus Life |
37 |
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B. Student Success Program |
38 |
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C. Career Development Center |
38 |
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D. Minority Advising Program |
39 |
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E. International Student Program |
39 |
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F. Disability Services |
39 |
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G. Testing Center |
40 |
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H. Alumni Affairs |
40 |
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I. Housing |
40 |
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J. Student Conduct |
40 |
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K. Student Health Services |
40 |
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L. Peer Tutoring |
40 |
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Academic Support Services |
41 |
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A. Academic Computer Support |
41 |
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B. Instructional Technology |
41 |
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C. Instructional Support Labs |
41 |
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D. Writing Center and Math Center |
42 |
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E. Distance Learning - Multiple Options |
42 |
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F. Library |
43 |
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G. Military Opportunities |
44 |
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H. Veteran's Services |
44 |
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I. Military Resource Center |
45 |
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J. First Year Experience |
45 |
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Academic Regulations |
46 |
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A. Class Load and Attendance |
46 |
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B. Course Change, Withdrawal |
47 |
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C. Transient Authorization |
48 |
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D. Classification of Students |
48 |
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E. Examinations |
48 |
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F. Grading System |
49 |
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G. Reporting Grades |
50 |
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H. Academic Standing |
51 |
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I. Summer Readmission Program |
52 |
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J. Academic Renewal |
52 |
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K. Academic Appeals Procedure |
53 |
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L. Degree Requirements |
53 |
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M. Graduation Ceremony |
54 |
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N. Specialized Graduation Requirements |
54 |
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O. Certificate Requirements |
55 |
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P. Regents' Testing Program |
55 |
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Q. Policy for Writing Across the Curriculum |
56 |
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R. Background Check |
56 |
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S. Drug Screening |
57 |
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T. Health Sciences Student Travel Policy |
57 |
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U. Previous Academic History Impacting Health Science and Nursing Program Admission |
57 |
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Programs of Study - Information |
58 |
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A. Programs, Services and Awards |
58 |
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B. Advising |
59 |
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C. Change of Program of Study |
60 |
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D. Learning Support |
60 |
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E. Credit for Military Experience |
60 |
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F. Academically Superior Students |
61 |
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G. Index of Programs |
66 |
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H. Core Curriculum of the University System of Georgia |
68 |
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I. Physical Education Requirements |
74 |
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K. Career Programs |
76 |
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L. College Transfer Curricula |
76 |
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M. Certificate Programs |
76 |
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Programs of Study - Options |
77 |
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Addiction Counseling (0570) |
77 |
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Advanced Management (0521) |
78 |
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Art (0002) |
79 |
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Biological Science (0003) |
81 |
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Business Administration (0004) |
83 |
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Cancer Registry Management |
85 |
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To be admitted |
85 |
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Additional Requirements |
85 |
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Associate of Science Program (0387) |
87 |
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Cardiovascular Technology |
88 |
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Additional Admission Requirements |
88 |
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Additional Program Requirements |
89 |
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Additional Costs and REquirements |
89 |
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Associate of Science Program (0381) |
91 |
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Chemistry (0006) |
93 |
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Church Music (0565) |
95 |
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Communication (0016) |
96 |
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Computed Tomography Certificate (0567) |
98 |
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Computer Information Systems (0091) |
101 |
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Computer Science (0041) |
103 |
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Computer Technology (5576) |
105 |
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Criminal Justice |
106 |
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Associate of Science Program (0019) |
106 |
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Certificate - Management Option (4586) |
108 |
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Dance (0077) |
109 |
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Dental Hygiene |
111 |
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Additional Admission Requirements |
111 |
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Readmission of Returning Students |
112 |
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Additional Costs and Requirements |
112 |
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Addtional Graduation Requirements |
112 |
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Associate of Science Program (0355) |
113 |
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Diagnostic Medical Sonography |
115 |
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Application Deadline |
115 |
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Procedures and Requirements for Admission |
115 |
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Selection Notification |
115 |
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Pregnancy Policy |
117 |
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Re-Admission of Returning Students |
117 |
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Associate of Science Program (0382) |
118 |
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Emergency Medical Services |
120 |
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Additional Requirements |
120 |
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Additional Costs and Fees |
121 |
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EMS Certificate Program (0566) |
122 |
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EMS Associate of Science Program (0367) |
123 |
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EMT Certificate Program (0589) |
124 |
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English (0022) |
126 |
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Foreign Language (0023) |
128 |
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General Studies (0099) |
131 |
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Graphic Design (0574) |
133 |
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Health & Physical Education (0018) - Teacher Education Option |
134 |
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Health Information Technology |
136 |
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Admission Requirements |
136 |
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Additional Requirements |
136 |
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Associate of Science Program (0370) |
138 |
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Health Science |
140 |
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Two-Year Degrees |
140 |
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Please Note: |
140 |
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Associate of Science Transfer Plan (0063) |
142 |
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History (0033) |
144 |
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Histotechnology |
146 |
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Admission Options |
146 |
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Application Deadline |
146 |
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Selection |
146 |
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Additional Requirements |
147 |
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Administrative Withdrawals |
147 |
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Drug Screen & Criminal Background Checks |
147 |
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Program Cost Requirements |
147 |
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Clinical Assignments |
147 |
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Continuation in the Program |
147 |
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Associate of Science Program (0373) |
149 |
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Certificate Program (0564) |
151 |
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Instructional Technology Certificate (0595) |
153 |
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Liberal Arts (0017) |
154 |
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Management (0510) |
156 |
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Mathematics (0010) |
157 |
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Medical Coding (0563) |
159 |
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Medical Laboratory Technology |
160 |
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Admission Criteria |
160 |
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Additional Requirements |
160 |
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Re-Admission Criteria |
160 |
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Additional Costs |
161 |
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Clinical Assignments |
161 |
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Program Application Required |
161 |
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Administrative Withdrawals |
161 |
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Drug Screen & Criminal Background Check |
161 |
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Associate of Science Program (0365) |
162 |
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Music (0011) |
164 |
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Nursing (0353/4353) |
166 |
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Additional Admissions Requirements |
166 |
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Additional Program Requirements |
167 |
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Additional Costs and Fees |
170 |
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Additional Graduation Requirements |
172 |
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Advanced Placement for Licensed Practical Nurses |
172 |
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Credit by Examination |
172 |
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Admission Criteria for Credit by Examination Option |
172 |
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Healthcare Professional to RN Bridge |
172 |
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Hybrid Nursing Program |
172 |
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Core Requirements (0353/4353) |
174 |
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Nursing Curriculum (0353) |
175 |
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Nursing Healthcare Professional Bridge (4353) |
176 |
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Nursing Associate of Science Program (0353) |
177 |
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Nursing Healthcare Progessional Bridge Associate of Science Program (4353) |
178 |
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Nursing (0653) |
179 |
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Additional Admission Requirements |
179 |
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Advanced Placement |
181 |
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Acceleration |
181 |
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Part-Time Study |
181 |
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Articulation |
181 |
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Additional Costs and Fees |
181 |
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Progression |
182 |
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Graduation |
183 |
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Core Requirements (0653) |
184 |
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Full Time Plan (0653) |
186 |
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Part Time Plan (0653) |
187 |
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Occupational Therapy Assistant |
188 |
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Additional Program Requirements |
189 |
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Associate of Science Program (0372) |
191 |
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Paralegal Studies |
194 |
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Associate of Applied Science Program (0383) |
194 |
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Certificate Program (0542) |
196 |
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Phlebotomy (0599) |
197 |
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Physical Therapist Assistant |
198 |
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Associate of Science Program (0363) |
198 |
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Additional Program Requirements |
199 |
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Re-Admission of Returning Students |
200 |
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Program Information |
201 |
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Political Science (0035) |
202 |
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Pre-Engineering (0044) |
204 |
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Psychology (0036) |
206 |
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Radiologic Science |
208 |
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Application Deadline |
208 |
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Procedures & Requirements |
208 |
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Application & Document Submission |
209 |
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Selection Process |
209 |
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Selection Notification |
209 |
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Clinical Obligations Upon Acceptance |
209 |
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Pregnancy Policy |
210 |
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Accreditation |
210 |
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Graduation Requirements |
210 |
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Readmission of Returning Students |
211 |
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Career Associate of Science Program (0388) |
212 |
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Respiratory Care |
213 |
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Admission Requirements |
213 |
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Program Requirements |
214 |
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Additional Fees and Costs |
215 |
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Track I (0366) |
216 |
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Track II (0366) |
218 |
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Sociology (0037) |
220 |
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Teacher Education |
222 |
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Early Childhood (0088) |
222 |
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Middle Grades (0089) |
224 |
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Special Education (0090) |
226 |
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Theatre |
228 |
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Performance Emphasis (0075) |
228 |
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Design & Technology Emphasis (0078) |
230 |
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Bachelor of Science in Office Administration & Technology |
232 |
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Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership |
232 |
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Bachelor of Science in Legal Assistant Studies |
232 |
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Course Descriptions |
233 |
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ACED |
233 |
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ACCT |
236 |
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ALHE |
236 |
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ANTH |
237 |
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ART |
237 |
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BIOL |
240 |
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BIOM |
241 |
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BUSA |
243 |
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CHEM |
246 |
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CISM |
246 |
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COMM |
247 |
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COPR |
249 |
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CRJU |
251 |
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CSCI |
252 |
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CTCP |
254 |
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CVTE |
256 |
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DANC |
259 |
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DART |
262 |
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DHYG |
262 |
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DMSP |
264 |
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ECON |
267 |
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EDUC |
267 |
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EMTP |
268 |
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ENGL |
275 |
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ENGR |
278 |
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ENVS |
279 |
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ESLC |
279 |
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ESLG |
279 |
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ESLL |
280 |
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ESLR |
280 |
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ETHI |
281 |
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ETEC |
281 |
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FIAR |
281 |
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FOSC |
281 |
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FREN |
281 |
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GEOL |
282 |
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GEOG |
282 |
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HADM |
282 |
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HIST |
283 |
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HITE |
283 |
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HLTH |
287 |
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HSEC |
288 |
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HUST |
292 |
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INED |
294 |
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ISCI |
295 |
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JAPN |
295 |
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JOUR |
296 |
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LEAD |
297 |
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LEAS |
297 |
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MATH |
299 |
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MESA |
302 |
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MKTG |
303 |
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MLTS |
303 |
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MUSC |
306 |
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MYTH |
310 |
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NURS |
311 |
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OCEX |
316 |
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ORGL |
316 |
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OTAS |
317 |
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PARA |
320 |
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PHED |
323 |
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PHIL |
335 |
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PHLE |
336 |
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PHSC |
336 |
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PHYS |
337 |
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POLS |
337 |
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PSYC |
339 |
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PTAS |
340 |
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PUAD |
343 |
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RADS |
344 |
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READ |
347 |
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RESP |
348 |
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SCIE |
351 |
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SLEP |
351 |
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SOCI |
354 |
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SPAN |
355 |
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THEA |
356 |
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Career Program Advisory Committees |
359 |
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University System of Georgia |
363 |
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Institutions of the University System of Georgia |
364 |
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Faculty and Administration |
365 |
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Members of the Board of Regents |
365 |
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Officers and Staff of the Board of Regents |
365 |
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College Administrative Officials |
365 |
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Administrative Offices / Staff |
366 |
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Darton State College Faculty |
372 |
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Emeriti |
383 |
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Part-Time Faculty |
385 |
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Part-Time Clinical Instructors |
399 |
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Index |
403 |